Tinubu Government Addressing Persistent Gas Shortage Causing Drop In Power Supply: Adelabu

Tinubu Government addressing persistent gas shortage causing drop in power supply: Adelabu. ”The reforms initiated by President Bola Tinubu are beginning to take root, and Nigerians will soon witness the full benefits,” the minister said.

Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu says the federal government has taken decisive steps to address persistent gas supply challenges affecting electricity generation.

Mr Adelabu said this on Thursday in his Eid-el-Fitr message made available by Bolaji Tunji, his special adviser on strategic communication and media relations.

He expressed optimism that these interventions were already yielding gradual improvements and would significantly enhance power supply in the near future.

“Concrete measures are being implemented to ensure more reliable and sustainable electricity for homes, businesses, and industries.

”The reforms initiated by President Bola Tinubu are beginning to take root, and Nigerians will soon witness the full benefits,” the minister said.

According to him, sustained public trust and cooperation are critical to the administration’s reform agenda.

He said the president was actively repositioning Nigeria on the global stage to attract investment and foster development.

“As we celebrate, we take pride in the strides being made under Mr President’s leadership, including his recent engagements in the United Kingdom, which promise significant gains in investment, bilateral relations, and economic cooperation.

”These milestones underscore a new direction for our nation. I urge all Nigerians to continue supporting these efforts so that the gains can be consolidated for the benefit of all,” he said.

Mr Adelabu also urged Nigerians to carry forward the spirit of sacrifice cultivated during the 30 days of Ramadan into a sustained commitment to national development.

He said collective discipline and selflessness remained vital to unlocking the nation’s vast potential.

The minister said that through continued personal and national sacrifice, the transformative agenda of Mr Tinubu would increasingly translate into tangible progress across key sectors of the economy.

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“Let me warmly felicitate Nigerians, particularly our Muslim brothers and sisters, on this auspicious occasion. The past 30 days have been devoted to spiritual renewal, self-denial, and a recommitment to faith and righteousness.

”As we have individually sought purification and growth, we must now extend that same spirit of sacrifice to our nation through unwavering dedication to its progress.

”The challenges we face today are, without doubt, the building blocks of a more prosperous tomorrow,” he said.

Mr Adelabu called for unity, patience, and shared responsibility, noting that enduring national progress could only be achieved through collective sacrifice and steadfast commitment to a common vision.

Nigeria Sign Agreements With UK On Migration, Business Visas, Border Security

Mr Tunji-Ojo acknowledged that Nigeria had an existing, commendable working relationship with the UK Home Office.

Hon Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo (Chairman, House Committee for Niger Delta Development Commission)
Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo
The federal government of Nigeria and the United Kingdom have signed three memoranda of understanding (MoUs) to strengthen bilateral cooperation.

The agreements cover a migration partnership, cooperation on organised immigration crime and border security, and a statement of intent to expand business visas for UK companies operating in Nigeria.

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, signed two of the MoUs on Wednesday and the third on Thursday on behalf of the federal government in the UK, according to a statement by his media aide, Babatunde Alao.

Mr Tunji-Ojo said the agreements reflected Nigeria’s commitment to a migration framework that is transparent and aligned with national interests and international obligations.

The minister said the partnership underscored a shared determination to build a migration system that is safe, orderly and mutually beneficial.

He added that the focus over the next year would be on achieving measurable progress and effective implementation, expressing hope that the agreements would serve as a model for future bilateral cooperation.

Mr Tunji-Ojo acknowledged that Nigeria had an existing, commendable working relationship with the UK Home Office.

“This relationship with the UK means a lot to us, and you can see the level of commitment that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has put in,” Mr Tunji-Ojo said.

He reiterated that Nigeria remained steadfast in its duty to protect citizens while ensuring that those who abuse legal pathways or engage in criminality are held accountable.

While signing on the expansion of business visas for UK companies, Mr Tunji-Ojo said that, following Mr Tinubu’s bold reforms, the use of visas serves as a catalyst for socio-economic development in Nigeria.

Mr Tunji-Ojo emphasised that, in building a trillion-dollar economy, Nigeria must cut trade barriers, including those on irregular migration.

The UK Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, said Nigeria will always be categorised as number one in successful bilateral relations.

“We are obviously always having bilateral discussions with other countries; however, you will always be number one because you are the first to have gotten such an extensive agreement, and we really do appreciate it.

“I think we both understand one another, and I think we have a shared vision here for the work that our countries can do together, and I really do appreciate it,” the home secretary said.

During the signing of the third MoU, UK trade envoy Florence Eshalomi stated that the agreement to expand business visas for UK companies would bring clear benefits to both countries.

Ms Eshalomi attributed the heightened partnership as a bold step, vital for economic growth in Nigeria.

The MoU on Migration Partnership establishes a comprehensive framework for promoting safe, orderly, and regulated migration between the two countries, while reaffirming full respect for national laws, international obligations, and human rights.

In addition, the Statement of Intent on Cooperation on Organised Immigration Crime and Border Security establishes a three-year strategic plan between the UK Home Office and Nigeria’s Ministry of Interior (Nigeria) to combat criminal networks that profit from irregular migration.

Nigeria Sign Agreements With UK

The MoU on the Expansion of Business Visas for UK Companies Working with Nigeria announces the expansion of the Business Visa Scheme for UK companies seeking to conduct business in Nigeria, mirroring the UK’s existing enhanced processes for trusted Nigerian companies.

The scheme will be open to credible UK-domiciled firms with verified business or investment interests in Nigeria and is designed to facilitate easier mobility for legitimate business travellers between the two countries.

King Charles Greets Tinubu, Oluremi, Nigerian Delegation In Yoruba

King Charles set aside royal protocol on Wednesday and welcomed President Bola Tinubu and his delegation in Yoruba during a state banquet held at St George’s Hall, Windsor Castle.

Tinubu, accompanied by Oluremi, his wife, and other Nigerian officials, is in the United Kingdom (UK) for a two-day state visit that began Wednesday.

“Ẹ káàbọ̀, şé dáadáa ni,” King Charles said to the 160 guests in Yoruba, which translates to “Welcome, how are you doing?”

Tinubu responded with a hearty laugh, returning the king’s gesture.

Earlier, the usual lunch hosted by the king on such state visits did not take place in recognition of the ongoing Muslim Ramadan fast which Tinubu is partaking in.

Wednesday’s dinner featured the popular Nigerian Zobo drink made from hibiscus leaves as an option on the menu.

There were also alcoholic drinks available for guests, including fine red and white wines, port and whisky.

Nigerian sports stars, including Maro Itoje, England rugby union captain; Christine Ohuruogu, Olympic athlete; and Ben Okri, a poet, attended the feast.

The senior British royals, including Queen Camilla and the Prince and Princess of Wales, were also at the dinner.

Kemi Badenoch, leader of the Conservatives, was also in attendance.

In his speech, King Charles saluted the “living bridge” of the Nigerian community in the UK, calling them “quiet heroes” at “the heart of British life”.

Tinubu had described the diaspora group as “the strongest bridge” between both countries during his address.

The king also spoke of the importance of religious tolerance, in which “people of different faiths can, do, and must live alongside one another in peace”.

He said it is important that Nigeria and the UK stand together in difficult times “when rain clouds gather”.

The British monarch also addressed the “painful marks” of colonialism.

“I do not seek to offer words that dissolve the past, for no words can,” he said, while expressing hope for a more optimistic future “worthy of those who bore the pains of the past”.

King Charles Greets Tinubu

This is the first state visit by a Nigerian leader to the UK in 37 years, while the banquet was also the first during Ramadan hosting a Muslim president in nearly a century.

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The last similar event was in 1928, when King George V hosted Afghanistan’s King Amanullah Khan.

When Tinubu and Oluremi arrived at Windsor Castle, they were met with pomp and ceremony, receiving a 42-gun salute by the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery.

Official gifts were also exchanged. The president and his wife were given hand-crafted pottery, a silver photo frame containing a picture of the king and queen, and a silver and enamel bowl.

In return, Charles and Camilla were given a traditional Yoruba statuette and a jewellery box featuring the faces of important Nigerian women.