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Disinflation does not mean inflation has ended or that prices have stabilised. No. It simply means that prices are still rising, but at a slower pace.

The Tinubu administration celebrated the announcement that headline inflation fell to 18 per cent in September from 20.1 per cent in August and 21.9 per cent in July, according to CBN data. This was achieved by printing less money and using foreign loans to defer devaluation at a time when the dollar is declining at a record level.

Yes, there is some room for relief in this outcome. There is a steady easing in the rate of increase in prices. The twelve-month average change has also slowed to 23.5 per cent from 24.7 per cent in August. Food inflation, which drives much of the consumer basket, declined from 22.7 per cent in July to 16.9 per cent in September.

The data show clear disinflation, but prices are not falling. The cost of food, transport, and housing is still climbing month by month, though at a slower pace than before. For Nigerians, this is not relief in absolute terms. It is only a slower erosion of real income. Yes, there are signals of improvement in monetary control, but this data cannot guarantee price stability.

Another point to note is that the 2025 budget set a symbolic inflation target of 15 per cent.

Yet, with three-quarters of the year gone, actual inflation has averaged well above 20 per cent. This gap clearly indicates that the Central Bank’s price stability objective has not been met. The policy stance-particularly fiscal expansion and exchange-rate pressures-has failed to align with monetary control. In effect, the inflation goal is not operational.

For the economy, the shortfall carries several implications. First, the Central Bank’s credibility is at risk. When inflation persistently exceeds the target, expectations adjust upwards, making future disinflation harder and more costly. Second, public finances weaken as higher prices inflate nominal spending needs, especially on subsidies and wages, while revenues lag in real terms. Third, borrowing costs remain high. Investors demand higher yields to protect against inflation, pushing up debt service burdens.

To put it mildly, the inflation rate figure is not attractive for the economy. It is too high. It distorts investment planning, as firms face uncertainty over input and borrowing costs. Real incomes continue to fall, eroding purchasing power and increasing the risk of poverty. This was also highlighted by the World Bank, Nigeria’s major lender.

Without tighter coordination between fiscal policy, exchange-rate management, and monetary control, disinflation will remain slow, and the benefits of a credible target-predictability, lower borrowing costs, and investor confidence-will not be realised.

It is true that the money supply-printing money-has been increasing at a modest rate. This can partly be attributed to World Bank and IMF conditionalities. Between June and August 2025, Nigeria’s M2 money supply rose from N117.24 trillion to N119.51 trillion-an increase of about N2.27 trillion, or roughly 1.9 per cent over two months. This increase is tolerable compared with earlier surges seen between late 2023 and early 2025, when money growth rose in double digits.

Slower monetary expansion is consistent with current disinflation, as reduced liquidity growth limits demand pressures in the economy.

But there is more than meets the eye. The composition of funding has shifted, according to CBN data. Nigeria’s net foreign assets-the difference between what we own abroad and what we owe to foreigners-fell from N47.8 trillion in May to N40.9 trillion in August, while net domestic assets rose from N71.4 trillion to N78.6 trillion. This means that although money growth has slowed overall, it is now being financed more by domestic credit and external borrowing rather than foreign reserves.

Let us not forget that World Bank loans are part of Nigeria’s foreign liabilities, which account for the reduction of net foreign assets. Only a few months ago, Nigeria’s Senate approved another $21 billion external borrowing plan. Late last month, the World Bank announced the approval of three loans totalling $1.57 billion. These are yet to be ratified by the Senate before being added to the country’s debt profile.

Clearly, reliance on new foreign loans-such as World Bank loans-provides temporary budget support and foreign-exchange liquidity. The problem is that, although this sounds good at the moment, it will weaken longer-term disinflation if fiscal injections feed back into spending.

Not printing more money as before is helping prices rise more slowly. However, the high level of continued borrowing and domestic credit growth is a risk to the economy. Any government debt without a credible repayment plan will eventually force the government to monetise the debt by printing money. This will only take us back to square one-higher inflation. Let us also remember that foreign loans come in foreign currency, which will require further devaluation of the naira.

Therefore, you can fairly say that this disinflation has been achieved at the expense of an artificially maintained exchange rate, supported by foreign loans. The government injects foreign currency via various loans, using it to buy naira in the local market, which postpones further devaluation.

But this loan intervention is not bringing stability to the local market. Inflation remains high, at 18 per cent. Traders are on the edge. They feel the value of the dollar is unsustainable, with some betting against the market. The situation will change once American policy changes and the dollar begins recovering from its record decline.

With this information in the open, prudent marketers do not believe that devaluation can be

avoided. And they know that devaluation for an import-dependent economy like ours is undesirable, because it directly increases inflation and reduces real incomes.

Meanwhile, fiscal adjustment has relied heavily on eroding the value of real wages and pensions.

Let’s not forget about budget delays; we are still operating under the 2024 budget in the last quarter of 2025, which results in deferred capital expenditures, except for selected projects of specific interest to the President.

Practically speaking, we can conclude that the Tinubu administration’s short-term management may work temporarily. However, reliance on multilateral loans risks eventual loss of policy autonomy. Their conditionalities will increasingly control major government decisions, as seen with the removal of various subsidies-including fuel, electricity, health, education, and agriculture. There is no precedent in Nigerian history for anything similar.

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has stated that the Net Billing Regulation represents an important step toward enabling prosumers, consumers who generate excess electricity, to inject their surplus energy into the national grid at fair value.

Speaking at the Public Consultation on the Draft Net Billing Regulations in Abuja yesterday, NERC’s Commissioner for Research and Data Analytics, Dr. Yusuf Ali, underscored the commission’s resolve to build a more inclusive, participatory, and forward-looking electricity market.

He explained that the regulation aligns Nigeria with emerging global standards that incentivize private investment in renewable generation while improving grid resilience.

Ali highlighted that NERC is taking a new, more transparent approach by publishing a draft for public review and actively seeking feedback before finalization.

‘Stakeholders, including DisCos, NEMSA, state regulators, and development partners, have been invited to provide technical and practical insights to ensure the framework reflects market realities.

‘We are not here to defend any document; this is a draft meant to evolve through robust debate. While some believe that Nigeria is not ready for this regulation, we can’t let perfection get in the way of progress.’

He also noted the strong stakeholder turnout-greater than the Lagos session-reflecting rising interest in distributed generation and cleaner energy solutions across the North.

Ali acknowledged the contributions of those who submitted written comments online and commended partners such as GIZ for their ongoing technical support in advancing Nigeria’s energy transition.

Milos Karic, Head of Component, Sustainable Energy Planning and Access, NESP commended NERC’s leadership and noted that the partnership has already supported several landmark achievements – including the Mini-Grid Regulations and the Mini-Grid Application Portal.

He added that under NESP III, GIZ is proud to support the development of the Draft Net Billing Regulation at a time when Nigeria must address grid reliability, electricity access, and renewable energy integration.

‘This regulation will empower consumers to become active participants in the energy market and accelerate the adoption of renewable systems across the country. It sends a clear signal to investors and consumers alike that Nigeria is ready to embrace a more reliable and sustainable energy future,’ he said.

Godfrey Ogbemudia, Programme Manager for Energy and Circular Economy, Green and Digital Economy Section, Delegation of the European Union to the FGN and ECOWAS, also commended NERC for its leadership and vision. He emphasized that the Net Billing Regulation aligns with the EU’s Green Deal objectives and reflects global best practices adapted to Nigeria’s unique market realities.

‘The EU remains deeply committed to supporting Nigeria’s clean energy agenda and working with NERC to promote a stronger market for decentralized energy projects,’ he stated.

What you should know

It would be recalled that NERC had last month announced plans to implement a net metering arrangement that will enable the export of excess power back into the national grid for commercial value.

In a draft document released on its website, the commission had stated that the value of solar panels imported into Nigeria in the first quarter of 2025 was N125.3bn, saying this reflects the increasing adoption of renewable energy.

‘In 2023, solar panel imports were valued at over $200m, translating to more than four million panels, with a substantial portion allocated to captive power generation. By Q1 2025, the value of imported solar panels had reached approximately N125.29bn. This expansion reflects the increasing adoption of renewable energy, particularly in rural and off-grid areas, driven by government initiatives and private sector investments,’ the commission said.

It added that in 2024, Nigeria added 63.5 megawatts of solar capacity, bringing the total installed capacity to 385.7 MW, further accelerating the shift towards decentralised energy solutions.

With this, NERC said some stakeholders approached it with requests to enable the export of excess power to the grid for commercial use.

The commission said it has developed draft regulations on net billing. Given this expansion, stakeholders have approached the commission with requests to explore the possibility of implementing a net metering arrangement, enabling the export of excess power back into the grid for commercial value.

‘In compliance with its business rules and pursuant to Sections 46 and 48 of the Electricity Act 2023, which govern the commission’s proceedings, consultations, and public hearings, the commission has developed draft regulations on net billing.’

The Federal Ministry of Works has issued a 2 weeks’ notice of termination to China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) over the state of the 43-km Aba-Port Harcourt expressway.

The Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, who made the declaration during a supervision visit to the South-South and South East expressed displeasure over the recalcitrance of the contractor in complying with the new construction codes and regulations which are aimed at building enduring road infrastructure for the nation.

In a statement by his media aide, Orji Uchenna Orji, Umahi decried the poor construction methodology deployed by CCECC on the rehabilitation works on the Aba bound of the Rehabilitation of Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway, contract No. 6252.

He said the termination notice was issued to the contractor due to disregard to the various warning letters issued over their poor construction performance, thus, ordered the project to be descoped and re-awarded to a competent contractor.

‘If you get to Port Harcourt end, which they did about two years or thereabout, the entire road has almost totally failed. We have been writing them to maintain this road. They have refused, and so I have to take responsibility and make a decision. Number one, the Port Harcourt bound is descoped, no longer going to be done by CCECC. I will direct the Ministry of Works to scout out for very qualified indigenous contractors to handle the Port Harcourt bound,’ he said.

In another development, the minister has commended the quality of work on the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Enugu-Port Harcourt Dual Carriageway, Section II – Umuahia Tower-Aba Rail/ Road crossing in Abia State, Contract No. 6209 handled by M/S Arab Contractors O. A. O Nigeria Limited.

The police in Ekiti State have arraigned one Odunayo Dada (29) at the Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti over assault.

The prosecutor, Inspector Akinwale Oriyomi, told the court that the defendant and others at large did, on October 10, 2025, at about 2pm in Ado-Ekiti, assaulted and obstructed Inspector Adeye Idowu while he was discharging his lawful duty.

Inspector Oriyomi said the defendant and others at large also maliciously damaged a service dress (uniform) valued at N300,000, the property of the Nigeria Police Force.

Counsel to the defendant, Barrister Odunayo Okunade, urged the court to admit his client to bail.

The Chief Magistrate, Mr. Abayomi Adeosun, granted him bail in the sum of N50,000 with one surety in like sum.

The case was adjourned until November 25, for hearing.

A director at the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA), Serifat Olubukola Talabi, has died barely four days to her retirement from the civil service and 60th birthday.

She was reportedly knocked down in an accident along the Lagos – Ibadan expressway.

It was learnt that late Talabi was knocked down by a vehicle on October 18, 2025, while crossing the highway around the camp of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in the Ibafo area of Ogun State.

Talabi, the Director of Procurement at the LASRRA, was said to have printed invitation cards for her ‘Thanksgiving, Retirement, and 60th Birthday’ celebration scheduled for October 22, 2025, at 11am at the NERDC Conference Centre in Ikeja, Lagos State.

Meanwhile, LASRRA on Tuesday said the agency was still in shock after receiving the news of the death of its director.

In a statement by the Public Relations Officer of LASRRA, Basirat Lawal, the agency expressed deep sadness over the development.

‘We are still in shock after receiving the news. She came to the office on Friday. Everything was set for her retirement on October 22, 2025.

‘She was supposed to retire on October 13, 2025, when she turned 60, but our General Manager, Mrs Bilikiss Adebiyi-Abiola, was not around, so we postponed it to October 22, 2025. The agency will attend her burial,’ Lawal said.

The late director was posted to LASRRA in 2018 and became a director in 2025.

Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has approved the implementation of 70 percent of the 2024 CONPCASS/CONTEDISS salary structure for staff of all state-owned tertiary institutions.

The implementation takes effect from October 2025.

The approval followed a crucial meeting between the governor and leaders of the Joint Union of Tertiary Institutions (JUTIKS), leading to the suspension of a month-long strike.

The meeting, held at the Government House Kaduna, was facilitated by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Kaduna State Council, and attended by representatives from institutions such as Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, the College of Education Gidan Waya, and the Kaduna State College of Nursing and Midwifery.

The unions had embarked on an industrial action on September 30, 2025, demanding the implementation of the 2009 CONPCASS/CONTEDISS structure, improved retirement benefits, and general welfare for staff.

At a joint press conference after the meeting, union leaders praised Governor Sani’s leadership, transparency, and commitment to education and workers’ rights as captured in a statement jointly signed by NLC Kaduna Chairman, Comrade Ayuba Suleiman; JUTIKS/ASUP Chairman, Comrade Usman Shehu Suleiman; JUTIKS Secretary General, Comrade Shuaibu Dauda Adamu; COESU Chairman, Comrade Nuhu Yerima Christopher; NASU Chairman, Comrade Mahmud Aliyu Kwarbai; and Academic Staff Union Chairman, Comrade Daniel Danboyi.

They confirmed several key outcomes that include 70 percent implementation of the 2024 CONPCASS/CONTEDISS salary structure for academic and non-academic staff, and approval of 65 years as retirement age and 40 years of service policy for non-teaching staff.

Daily Trust gathered that before the approved new salary structure, most of the junior lecturers received N64,000 monthly after all deductions.

A junior lecturer at Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic who prefers to speak anonymously said his take-home pay before the increment was N64,000.

At least three staff of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) are among the nine persons abducted at Amuna Ochikala in Ofu local government area of Kogi state .

The incident was reported to have occurred around 3pm on Tuesday.

The gunmen were said to have ambushed the bus they were travelling in when they got few kilometers to Aloma town on the highway.

The Sienna Bus, was said to have loaded passengers from Utako park in Abuja, while heading for Anambra State

The INEC staff were identified as Chinenye Oji, Adamaka Anih and Catherine Temaugee.

They were said to be going for an official assignment in relation to the upcoming governorship election in the state .

‘The INEC Staff were deployed to Anambra for printing of voters register and other materials ahead of the guber election scheduled for first week of November’, said a source who craved anonymity.

According to eyewitness, the kidnappers took possession of all the occupants of the bus, including wife of the the driver, stressing that the driver was later released with an old woman.

The driver of the ill fated bus in a voice call to a victim’s family said the hoodlums’ shot at their vehicle while in motion around Aloma community in kogi state, chattering its wind screen.

He added that no passenger sustained injuries during the shooting.

‘Right now, am at a police station in Aloma, making entry . Our vehicle came under fire in Aloma by gunmen, chattering its windscreen. Nobody was injured during the attack.

‘On stopping, the hoodlums took all the occupants in the vehicle away to the bush, including my wife . They did not take anything from us.

‘While on our way going into the bush, they spotted an elderly woman who was obviously weak to continue the journey. I was released to take her back by our abductors to the road ,when she identified me as the driver of the vehicle on their request’, he said .

However, report from the area on Thursday morning noted that vigilantes and hunters had succeeded in rescuing four of the kidnapped victims.

‘ The vigilante and hunters in the community were mobilized to the bush ,shortly after the incident. We noted this morning that four of the abducted victims have been rescued after exchange of gun fire with their abductors in the forest of the community in the night’, said Ajeka Oduma, a resident of Aloma community .

When contacted, the Public Relations Officer of the Kogi state police Command, SP William Aya did not pick his call or respond to text messages sent to him over the incident.

A nurse with Gambo Sawaba General Hospital, Kofar Gayan, Zaria, has been killed by assailants who attempted to snatch her mobile phone while she was returning home.

The deceased, identified as Hadiza Musa, was the deputy head of the hospital’s maternity unit.

Confirming the incident, her husband, Hamza Ibrahim Idris, who works in Abuja, said his wife was attacked around 6:30 p.m. on Saturday while on a commercial motorcycle.

‘On Saturday, she called to tell me she was going to the salon to get her hair done and also visit an Islamic chemist at Filin Mallawa, Tudun Wada, Zaria. I agreed and sent her some money. Our last call was after she left the chemist’s shop a little past 6 p.m., but afterward, I couldn’t reach her line,’ Idris recounted.

He said he kept calling her phone until the next morning, assuming the battery had run down. Idris, who said he fainted from shock upon hearing the news, explained that his wife was attacked by hoodlums riding in a tricycle (Keke Napep) while she was on her way home.

‘When her body was found, there were bruises on her hands, suggesting she struggled to hold on to her phone. She was also hit on the head, which caused bleeding and likely led to her death,’ he said.

According to him, the attackers dumped her body by the roadside near Mallawa Eid Ground in Tudun Wada. Good Samaritans reportedly took her to a nearby clinic before she was referred to Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Shika, where she was confirmed dead.

Idris said the late Hadiza died barely three months after losing her sister, whose three children she had adopted. ‘She is survived by her three biological children and the three adopted ones,’ he added.

Abdulkadir Balele Wali, Secretary of Gambo Sawaba General Hospital, described Hadiza as a dedicated and professional nurse who was committed to saving lives.

He said her death was a great loss to the hospital community, noting her hard work, compassion, and commitment to duty.

Efforts to reach Mansur Hassan, the Kaduna State Police Public Relations Officer, were unsuccessful as of the time of filing this report.

The holiday shopping season is upon us, and for savvy travelers, that means one thing: incredible deals on flights, hotels, and vacation packages. Black Friday, in particular, has become a goldmine for scoring deep discounts on travel. If you’re looking to book your next adventure without breaking the bank, here’s how to take advantage of the best black friday travel deals.

Start Your Research Early

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Be Flexible with Your Travel Plans

Flexibility is key when it comes to scoring the best Black Friday travel discounts. If you’re open to traveling on less popular days, like midweek or during shoulder season, you’re more likely to find lower prices. Consider alternative airports, too – sometimes, flying into a nearby city and renting a car can be more cost-effective than insisting on a specific airport.

Compare Prices Across Multiple Platforms

Don’t assume that the first great deal you see is the best one available. Take the time to compare prices across multiple booking platforms, including airline and hotel websites, online travel agencies, and deal aggregators. Remember to factor in any additional fees or taxes that might not be immediately apparent in the advertised price.

Act Fast, But Read the Fine Print

Black Friday travel deals can be incredibly tempting, but it’s essential to read the fine print before clicking ‘book.’ Limited-time offers can sell out quickly, so if you see a price you like, be prepared to act fast. However, make sure you understand any restrictions or blackout dates that might apply, as well as the cancellation and refund policies. The last thing you want is to be stuck with a non-refundable reservation that doesn’t fit your needs.

Look for Package Deals

Airlines, hotels, and travel agencies often bundle their services together into package deals during Black Friday sales. These can offer significant savings compared to booking each component separately. Keep an eye out for packages that include flights, accommodations, and even rental cars or activities. Just be sure to compare the total cost of the package to the prices of booking each element individually to ensure you’re getting a true bargain.

Consider Vacation Rentals and Alternative Accommodations

While hotels often offer deep discounts during Black Friday sales, don’t overlook the potential savings of booking a vacation rental or alternative accommodation. Websites like Airbnb, VRBO, and HomeAway frequently offer their own holiday deals, which can be especially cost-effective for larger groups or longer stays. Plus, opting for a rental with a kitchen can help you save on dining out during your trip.

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In conclusion, Black Friday is an incredible opportunity for travelers to score deep discounts on their next adventures. By starting your research early, staying flexible, comparing prices, reading the fine print, looking for package deals, considering alternative accommodations, and leveraging travel rewards, you can take advantage of the best Black Friday travel deals and turn your dream trip into a reality. Happy bargain hunting!

The All Progressives Congress (APC) considers the editorial of the Daily Trust of today, Monday, October 20, 2025, ‘APC Should Learn From History’, as displaying extreme bias, daftness, journalistic recklessness, and peddling untruths designed to malign APC.

In that piece, the paper concluded that the action of state governors dumping the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joining the APC ‘portends a dangerous trend towards the erosion of multi-party democracy and a descent into a despicable one-party state’. However, it failed miserably to explain how the exercise by the governors of their constitutional freedom of association and democratic liberty to choose among competing party alternatives threatens the country’s multiparty democracy or signifies a descent into a system of one-party state.

The paper postulated that citizens’ right to associate with any political organization must be exercised ‘within the bounds of the law,’ but failed to identify the law that prohibits governors from quitting the party platform on which they were elected and joining another party of their choice. The paper didn’t cite it because such a law does not exist.

That governors, as candidates, are sponsored by political parties does not and cannot extinguish their constitutionally guaranteed freedom of association or democratic choice to enter and exit from any political association or party. If that was ever the intendment of the framers of our Constitution, it would be clearly and expressly so stated, and not left to Daily Trust’s warped conjecture. Like other political parties in any democracy, APC is well within its authority and function to welcome citizens who desire to join by subscribing to its membership. There is no rule of law that prohibits a political party from receiving new members who subscribe to its membership. There is no law or democratic norm that sets a limit to the number or that defines the category of citizens who may or may not join a political party. There is also no law or democratic norm that imposes a duty on a political party to become a gatekeeper to decide who may be admitted to membership of the party. Certainly, there is no law that dictates a limit to the number of governors or other elected officials that may join any political party. If such a law exists, Daily Trust failed to reference it in their mercenary editorial.

Beyond its rabid allegation that APC was seeking to enthrone a one-party state, Daily Trust’s Editorial was grossly bereft of reason, objectivity and rationality. It was clearly based on the vile intent of its editors serving as a repeater station of the opposition’s senseless screams. How do you even coerce or cajole governors to dump their party and join another? Governors occupy some of the highest political offices in the country. They are the chief executive officers of their states and bear the mandate of their people to govern. They have authority and control over the vast resources of their states. Again, Daily Trust did not tell Nigerians the nature of the influence APC has brought upon the governors to coerce or cajole them to dump their party and join the APC.

The defections from opposition parties to our Party deliver a damning indictment of their failed leadership, dysfunction and lack of internal democracy. Defections in Nigerian politics are neither new nor one-sided. Prominent former APC members like Rt. Hon Rotimi Amaechi, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, Abubakar Malami, John Oyegun, Rauf Aregbesola, Solomon Dalong Dalong, and Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar (Rtd.) have joined other parties like ADC. Similarly, notable PDP members, including Atiku Abubakar, retired Capt. Tunji Shelle, Muritala Ashorobi, Dr. Abimbola Ogunkelu, and Sir Rowland Owie have defected to ADC. Opposition leaders like Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi are Nigeria’s most itinerant defectors but remain the most vocal objectors to defections to APC.

Daily Trust and other opposition actors claiming that defections to APC threaten democracy are inconsistent and mischievous. Similar defections to other parties have not sparked the same concerns. In the paper’s perspective, defections to APC are a threat to democracy, but defections from APC to opposition parties advance democracy. That double standard is glaring, invidious and unacceptable.

Daily Trust’s editorial position betrays its poor understanding of the idea of democracy. Democracy is a system of freedoms. You cannot advance democracy by abrogating basic freedoms that are intrinsic to democracy, without which democracy would be meaningless.

One-party state is not created by anyone’s wishful thinking. It is not created by Daily Trust’s acerbic discomfort over the rising profile of APC as Nigeria’s preeminent Party of choice. Instituting a one-party system would require an extensive and far-reaching constitutional and legislative reform that is both undesirable, unrealistic and, arguably, unattainable. A total of about 19 political parties are registered and remain active in our multiparty democracy.

It is a mark of crass irresponsibility for Daily Trust to peddle falsehoods, conjectures and outright deception as editorial material. While its editors have the freedom to form and express their editorial opinions, they bear a corresponding duty to uphold time-tested values of responsible journalism in the public interest.

Our great party and the administration of President Bola Tinubu remain resolute in the implementation of the Renewed Hope Agenda focused on improving the quality of lives of our people, and building a stronger and more prosperous nation for all.

Felix Morka, APC National Publicity Secretary