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The Commission Chief Executive (CCE) of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Mrs Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, has said the Commission will launch a new oil licensing round by early October 2026, involving 13 unlicensed blocks returned to the pool from the previous bidding process.

Eyesan revealed this while outlining the regulator’s strategy to revive crude oil production and attract fresh investment into Nigeria’s upstream sector. She stated that the Commission’s objective was to sustain at least one licensing round annually as part of efforts to reverse Nigeria’s declining oil production.

According to her, the new licensing round would cover assets across Nigeria’s deepwater and shallow-water areas, with possible inclusion of frontier onshore basins, adding that the Commission was targeting between $30 billion and $50 billion in new investments in 22 deepwater projects by 2030.

The NUPRC chief said the forthcoming round would not be targeted primarily at international oil majors, as she emphasised the emergence of successful indigenous operators such as Renaissance and First EandP following the exit of international oil majors such as Shell, ExxonMobil, TotalEnergies and Eni from parts of Nigeria’s onshore oil operations.

Eyesan stated that the Commission was focused on developing a new generation of operators capable of unlocking the potential of Nigeria’s inland oil-producing areas, saying Nigeria could resort to conducting annual or even twice-yearly bid rounds, with a turnaround time of between six and seven months.

While noting that the pace of licensing had increased substantially since the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), with the number of assets offered rising from seven oil blocks in the 2022/23 mini bid round to 19 in 2024 and 50 in 2025, the NUPRC boss said the newly awarded concessions were expected to increase Nigeria’s oil production by about 300,000 barrels per day within their first three years, while subsequent licensing rounds could generate an additional 300,000 to 600,000 barrels per day.

The October licensing round will serve as another major test of the government’s efforts to attract capital, develop new operators and restore Nigeria’s position as a leading crude oil producer in Africa.

Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) on Monday launched Rapid Response 3 (CRE 2026) in Asaba, Delta, a five-day national crisis response exercise aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s preparedness and inter-agency coordination during complex emergencies.

Speaking at the launching ceremony, the Director of the Presidential Command and Control Centre (DPC4-ONSA), Rear Admiral Adedotun Ayo-Vaughan, explained that the Rapid Response 3 will operate across the Gold, Silver and Bronze command levels and will run in four phases.

According to him, ‘pre-exercise briefing, enabler training for participating components, the main Exercise Day (D-Day), and an after-action review to capture lessons learned.

‘This is a scheduled multi-agency simulation designed to evaluate and strengthen our capacity to respond effectively to complex emergencies’,

Ayo-Vaughan added that the ‘exercise is a simulation and does not represent an actual emergency’.

For the first time, ONSA is hosting the crisis exercise outside the Federal Capital Territory. The move to Asaba was made possible by the support of the Governor of Delta, Sheriff Oborevwori.

He commended the Governor for prioritising the security of lives and property.

The Director said that venues were selected after reconnaissance to ensure realism, and that the exercise will involve heavy movements of security and emergency response vehicles and personnel within designated areas.

He further added that the public have been notified by SMS and radio, urging them not to panic if they see increased activity.

According to him, only accredited media will be permitted to cover on-site activities to ensure responsible reporting and protect operational security.

He urged journalists to verify information before publication, clearly distinguish exercise activities from real incidents, and contact the exercise coordinator or designated media liaison for enquiries.

He assured that adequate safety measures have been put in place for participants, observers and the public, pointing out that the objectives of the exercise include enhancing inter-agency communication, command and control, rapid deployment, and effective crisis management.

‘Observations from stakeholders and commanders will feed into a final lessons report to inform future exercises’.

The exercise will begin on Friday, 11 September 2026, bringing together Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to test plans, procedures and command structures under the National Crisis Management Doctrine.

The national leader of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Senator Bala Mohammed, has described the party’s presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde, as a man with a ‘remarkable résumé’ and the experience required to lead Nigeria in 2027.

Mohammed, a former member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who is now the Bauchi-South senatorial candidate of the APM, is also the Governor of Bauchi State.

He spoke in Abuja on Monday during the inauguration of the presidential campaign office of the APM candidate, Makinde, who is the current Governor of Oyo State.

Both politicians were previously members of the Tanimu Turaki-led faction of the PDP.

Mohammed said the APM had made the right choice by selecting Makinde, whom he described as one of the best human resources Nigeria had produced at both the sub-national and national levels.

He noted, ‘I am bringing you one of the best human capital Nigeria has ever produced at the sub-national and national levels. That is Engineer Seyi Makinde.’

The Bauchi governor said Makinde had distinguished himself as a ‘mobiliser’, ‘manager of resources’ and engineer, particularly through his achievements in Oyo State since 2019, despite the limited resources at his disposal.

‘This is the mobiliser, the manager of resources, and an engineer par excellence, somebody who used little resources and achieved so much. Where there was active negligence, he brought urban renewal to a level that nobody had ever achieved’, he added.

Mohammed said Makinde’s experience in the oil and gas industry and the private sector, coupled with his knowledge of governance, humility and respect for others, made him suitable to lead the country.

The governor spoke further, ‘He has been in the oil and gas sector, he has been in the private sector, and he has seen it all, with a remarkable résumé that is required to lead this country.

‘He has a fair knowledge of the country, coupled with humility and respect, as well as a deep knowledge of governance.’

The APM leader also said the party remained one of the least-troubled political parties in the country, attributing its relative stability to loyalty, party supremacy, constituted authority and harmony among its leaders.

According to him, the party is offering Nigerians ‘a new lease of life to leadership,’ anchored on tact, intellect, planning, effective deployment of resources and accountability, adding that the APM will campaign across the country under the motto, ‘Nigeria First.’

Mohammed further stated that the APM’s objective was to reset Nigeria and build a country where every citizen, regardless of age or gender, would have the opportunity to realise their aspirations.

‘I think Nigerians would be pleasantly surprised by what my brother, whom I know very well and whom I can vouch for, will do for Nigeria within a very short time to reset Nigeria’, Mohammed remarked.

Pan-Atlantic University announces with profound sadness the passing of Professor Albert Alos, pioneer Vice-Chancellor of the varsity and Founding Dean of Lagos Business School, who passed away on September 5, 2026.

Professor Alos was a visionary educator, distinguished scholar, and institution builder whose commitment to excellence played a foundational role in shaping both Pan-Atlantic University and Lagos Business School. Through his leadership, wisdom and unwavering dedication to education, he made an enduring contribution to higher education and to the development of generations of leaders who continue to serve Nigeria, Africa and the wider world.

As the University’s pioneer Vice-Chancellor and the Founding Dean of Lagos Business School, Professor Alos helped establish a culture of academic excellence, ethical leadership and service that remains central to the institution’s mission and values today. His influence extended far beyond the classroom, inspiring students, faculty, staff, alumni, and colleagues through his example of professionalism, integrity, and commitment to the common good.

Reflecting on his remarkable legacy, Pan-Atlantic University acknowledges the profound impact of Professor Alos’s work in laying the foundations for an institution dedicated to developing competent and responsible leaders. His vision and dedication helped shape an educational philosophy that continues to guide the University and Lagos Business School in their pursuit of excellence.

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Enase Okonedo, mentioned that ‘Professor Albert Alos leaves behind a legacy deeply woven into the history and ethos of Pan-Atlantic University. As a teacher, mentor and leader, he inspired countless individuals through his wisdom, integrity and service. His contributions will continue to influence generations to come.’

The University extends its heartfelt condolences to Professor Alos’s family, friends, colleagues, former students, and all who had the privilege of knowing and working with him. The entire Pan-Atlantic University community mourns the loss of a remarkable educator and leader whose life’s work continues to transform countless lives.

The University invites members of the community and the public to remember Professor Alos in their prayers and to pray for the peaceful repose of his soul.

THE Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has raised the alarm over the steep decline in overall industrial growth in Q2 2026, describing the sector as suffocating under severe structural headwinds.

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) Q2 2026 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report revealed an overall year-on-year real GDP growth rate of 4.43 percent, up from 3.89 percent in Q1 2026 and 4.23 percent in Q2 2025.

However, the growth trajectory remains disproportionately service-driven, 56.62 percent of GDP, while the broader industrial sector could only muster 17.23 percent of GDP.

The association noted that, while the overall year-on-year real GDP growth rate of 4.43 percent suggests economic resilience, the performance shows a widening disconnect between macroeconomic figures and real-sector vitality.

According to MAN, the Q22026 GDP performance serves as a reminder that sustainable national prosperity must be anchored on active domestic manufacturing, not just service consumption and extraction.

It attributed the rapid industrial erosion to electricity, gas, steam and air-conditioning supply, which, it stated, recorded the sharpest contraction of -10.63 percent in Q2 2026.

MAN also noted that the drastic drop in manufacturing’s share of real GDP from 9.57 percent in Q1 2026, to 7.72 percent in Q2 2026, alongside a marginal decline in real manufacturing growth from 3.29 percent to3.24 percent, further compounded the decline.

It warned that headline GDP growth, driven by non-tradable service activities, would not strengthen foreign exchange reserves, reduce structural inflation, or create sustainable mass industrial jobs.

‘Therefore, Nigeria cannot sustain its growth momentum on services and extraction alone. A nation that trades and consumes what it does not produce builds prosperity on quicksand,’ it added.

The association added thatthe drop in manufacturing’scontribution to GDP from9.57 percent to 7.72 percentin a single quarter highlightssevere cost pressure, a highexchange rate, outrageousinterest rates and exorbitantelectricity tariffs facing domestic manufacturers.

On the implications for themanufacturing sector andthe economy, the associationwarned of employment fragility; since contraction inlabour-intensive sectors liketextiles and vehicle assembly,directly threatens wage employment and risks triggeringjob losses across lower- andmiddle-income demographics.

It expressed the belief that slow growth in basic consumer goods manufacturing, such as: Food and Beverages, signals supply-sideconstraints, which could perpetuate food inflation, undermine household real incomes and worsen the level of poverty.

The legal team that handled the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship election case in Osun has distanced itself from a petition purportedly filed by the party and its candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, against Governor Ademola Adeleke.

The development has thrown fresh uncertainty into the legal battle arising from the August 15 governorship election, coming shortly after notices of two separate petitions were displayed at the Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Osogbo.

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria and member of the APC legal team, Kunle Adegoke, said in an interview on Monday that the lawyers handling the party’s election matters were not involved in the preparation or filing of the petition listed as having been instituted by APC and Oyebamiji.

According to him, the legal team had, after reviewing the conduct and outcome of the election, advised the party’s candidate against pursuing the matter at the tribunal.

Adegoke explained that the recommendation followed consultations among members of the legal team, Oyebamiji, and other party leaders after the Independent National Electoral Commission announced Adeleke as the winner.

He said the lawyers identified issues that could potentially have formed the basis of an election petition but deliberately opted for restraint, arguing that further litigation could aggravate political tension in the state.

The legal team, he said, considered the broader interest of Osun and concluded that conceding the election would provide an opportunity for political tensions to ease.

Adegoke said the decision was also consistent with Oyebamiji’s subsequent congratulatory message to Adeleke, arguing that it would be inconsistent for the APC candidate to personally accept the result and later authorise another petition against the same outcome.

He therefore described the petition attributed to the APC candidate and the party as unauthorised, stressing that the lawyers who participated in the party’s post-election review did not endorse it.

The SAN said the legal team had been involved in the party’s electoral matters for several years and was capable of identifying grounds upon which an election result could be challenged.

However, he maintained that the existence of possible electoral irregularities did not automatically translate into a decision to approach the tribunal, adding that the lawyers considered political stability and the interests of the people before reaching their recommendation.

He further disclosed that the team included other senior lawyers, among them Dr Biodun Layoonu, Dr Yomi Aliyu and Dr Muritala Abdulrasheed, as well as law professors and other legal practitioners.

Adegoke maintained that the lawyers were not motivated by personal hostility towards Adeleke or members of opposing political parties, insisting that their position was based on what they considered to be principled and strategic judgment.

The controversy followed the public display of two petitions at the tribunal’s secretariat within the premises of the Osun State High Court in Osogbo.

The notices, signed by the tribunal secretary, Belemo Diete-Spiff, identified the first petition as EPT/Os/Gov/01/2026.

In that case, Oyebamiji and the APC were listed as petitioners, while Adeleke, the Accord Party and the Independent National Electoral Commission were named as respondents.

A second petition, numbered EPT/Os/Gov/02/2026, listed the Peoples Democratic Party as petitioner, with INEC, the Accord Party and Adeleke as respondents.

The appearance of the APC petition on the tribunal notice board had earlier suggested that the party and its candidate had joined the legal contest over the election outcome.

But Adegoke’s denial introduces a fresh dimension to the unfolding tribunal proceedings, with questions now likely to arise over the authority behind the petition and the legal standing of those who purportedly filed it on behalf of the APC and its candidate.

Adeleke was declared winner of the August 15 election after polling 511,067 votes, defeating Oyebamiji, who scored 444,815 votes.

The governor won in 19 of the state’s 30 local government areas, while the APC candidate secured victory in 11.

Second-hand smoke has been linked to a major global burden of heart disease, with ischaemic heart disease emerging as the leading cause of deaths attributable to tobacco smoke exposure, a new study published in The Lancet Public Health has found.

The study estimates that 2.71 billion people worldwide were exposed to second-hand smoke (SHS) in 2023, with the exposure associated with 1.66 million deaths and 44.8 million disability-adjusted life years (DALYs).

Of the deaths attributed to SHS, ischaemic heart disease accounted for the largest share, with an estimated 537,000 deaths globally in 2023. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease followed with 354,000 deaths, stroke with 278, lower respiratory diseases with 185,000, and tracheal, bronchus and lung cancer with 161,000 deaths.

The findings are contained in a new Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study published in The Lancet Public Health, providing a dedicated assessment of second-hand smoke as a global risk factor across 204 countries and territories over 33 years.

The study also raises particular concern for sub-Saharan Africa, where the number of people exposed to second-hand smoke has nearly doubled since 1990.

Although the global proportion of people exposed to SHS has declined, the absolute number remains stubbornly high – and has risen sharply in some parts of Africa.

According to the study, age-standardised exposure fell globally from 43.6 per cent in 1990 to 33.9 per cent in 2023. However, population growth has offset much of that progress, leaving the absolute number of people exposed broadly unchanged.

In sub-Saharan Africa, however, the number exposed has nearly doubled, highlighting the growing challenge facing governments as the region’s population continues to expand.

The figures are particularly troubling for children, with the study estimating that 767 million children aged 0-14 were exposed to second-hand smoke worldwide in 2023.

Children accounted for more than 12 per cent of the total SHS-attributable health burden, with lower respiratory infections responsible for the greatest burden.

The researchers found that young children are most often exposed in private settings, particularly homes and vehicles, where legislation is limited. Children’s exposure is also closely linked to parental and peer smoking.

The implications are significant for a region with a rapidly growing population. As more people are added to the population, even declining exposure rates can translate into more people breathing tobacco smoke and potentially suffering its consequences.

Women are another major casualty of the problem. Of the 2.71 billion people exposed globally in 2023, 1.49 billion were women.

The researchers said women can face disproportionate exposure in settings where smoking is concentrated among men, particularly through household smoking.

The study said this gender disparity reflects, among other factors, high rates of male household smoking and the limited ability of some women to enforce smoke-free rules in private spaces.

Beyond the number of deaths, the study found that ischaemic heart disease generated the largest health loss associated with second-hand smoke, accounting for an estimated 12 million DALYs in 2023.

The finding reinforces growing evidence that exposure to second-hand smoke is not merely a nuisance or an issue of indoor air quality but a significant cardiovascular health risk.

The researchers said stronger implementation and enforcement of comprehensive smoke-free legislation must be accompanied by measures such as tobacco taxation, marketing restrictions, plain packaging and smoking-cessation programmes.

The study cautioned that its estimates are subject to uncertainty, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where data on SHS exposure are more limited.

Much of the available exposure information is self-reported, while the analysis does not include exposure to electronic nicotine-delivery systems, heated tobacco products or third-hand smoke.

With the number of people exposed to second-hand smoke in sub-Saharan Africa having nearly doubled since 1990, the study makes a compelling case for governments to intensify tobacco-control measures and strengthen protection for non-smokers.

The researchers declared that sustained enforcement of comprehensive smoke-free laws, coupled with broader efforts to reduce active smoking, will be essential to translating declining exposure rates into real reductions in disease and premature deaths.

The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, has disclosed that the agency mopped up 7,210 fake, substandard, and other non-compliant regulated products during nationwide surveillance operations conducted between May and July 2026.

Adeyeye, who spoke at a media briefing in Lagos on the outcry over fake and substandard regulated products, also disclosed that NAFDAC inspected 6,233 facilities across the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) during the three-month exercise.

The NAFDAC boss said the disclosure came amid renewed public concerns over suspected adulterated and counterfeit food products, stressing that the fight against unsafe products requires sustained surveillance, laboratory verification, enforcement, and public cooperation.

According to Adeyeye, the Food and Water category recorded the highest number of products removed from circulation, with 3,633 products mopped up from 1,808 facilities.

Drugs and herbals followed with 2,459 products from 2,084 facilities, while cosmetics accounted for 911 products from 821 facilities.

Medical devices recorded 183 products from 1,077 facilities, and chemicals 21 products from 175 facilities, while three products were removed from 268 facilities in the Vaccines and Biologics category.

Adeyeye said about 80 per cent of NAFDAC’s Post-Market Surveillance (PMS) activities were directed at detecting and curbing fake, falsified, substandard, and other non-compliant products.

She explained that PMS involved the inspection of establishments, product sampling, laboratory analysis, investigation of complaints, and removal of non-compliant products from the market.

The disclosure followed widespread concerns over suspected fake yoghurt, palm oil, apples, soy sauce, olive oil, chicken, fish, water, and beverages.

Adeyeye, however, cautioned that allegations made on social media did not, on their own, establish that a product was counterfeit, adulterated, or unsafe.

She said suspected violations must be scientifically evaluated through product sampling and laboratory analysis before regulatory action could be taken.

According to her, where violations are established, NAFDAC could seize, recall, or destroy affected products and sanction the operators involved.

Giving an indication of the scale of the agency’s wider enforcement operations, Adeyeye said more than 13,740 truckloads of counterfeit and substandard products, valued at over N1.5 trillion, were evacuated and destroyed during operations at Idumota in Lagos, Onitsha in Anambra State and Ariaria Market in Aba between February and March 2025.

She also disclosed that NAFDAC had secured 64 convictions for counterfeiting nationwide, with offenders sentenced to between one and seven years’ imprisonment without the option of a fine.

Adeyeye said more than N15 billion worth of fake, expired, counterfeit, and banned medicines were destroyed in Ibadan in February 2026.

In Lagos, she said more than 10 million doses of counterfeit malaria medicines and cosmetics, valued at about N3 billion, were seized from a three-storey building disguised as a spare-parts warehouse. Four suspects were arrested in connection with the operation.

The NAFDAC boss also disclosed that the agency had uncovered the alleged counterfeiting of CWAY dispenser bottles by three companies.

According to her, the companies used empty 19-litre bottles bearing the identity and branding of a registered water company without authorisation, allegedly refilling them with water from unapproved sources before supplying them to hotels and supermarkets.

She said the companies were sanctioned.

On food safety, Adeyeye said NAFDAC was concerned about reports of palm oil adulteration with azo dyes and other hazardous substances, particularly traditionally packaged palm oil sold through open markets.

She also acknowledged reports of chemicals allegedly being used in fufu and other staple foods but said NAFDAC did not have direct or exclusive oversight over all unbranded traditional foods sold in open markets.

She called for stronger involvement by state and local authorities in monitoring such products.

Adeyeye further clarified that imported agricultural commodities such as apples, grapes, and oranges were not under NAFDAC’s exclusive control, noting that the Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS) had responsibilities relating to agricultural commodities and quarantine.

She said NAFDAC had continued its campaign against the use of calcium carbide for artificial fruit ripening through regulatory measures, sensitisation and training introduced since 2018.

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has approved the appointment of six new commissioners as part of efforts to strengthen his administration and enhance effective governance in the state.

The newly appointed commissioners are Lucky Barau for Gurara Local Government Area; Isah Wakili, Bosso; Dr Isah Adamu, Kontagora; Emmanuel Alamu, Magama; Shuaibu Saidu Kaboji, Mashegu; and Mohammed Danladi Garba, representing Borgu Local Government Area.

The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Abubakar Usman, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday.

According to the statement, the governor also approved the appointment of Nma Kolo as Chief Political Adviser.

The statement further announced the appointment of Yahaya Emilugi, Yusuf Tagwai and Salman Yusuf as Special Advisers on Political Matters for Zones A, B and C respectively.

The SSG said the appointments were part of the present administration’s efforts to strengthen governance, improve service delivery and ensure broader representation across the state.

The senatorial candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) for Oyo Central Senatorial District, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, on Monday joined political leaders, chieftains and stakeholders of the party from across the 36 states of Nigeria at the official commissioning of the Makinde/Daura 2027 Presidential Campaign Office in Wuse II, Abuja.

The commissioning of the campaign headquarters, located at No. 43 Agadez Street, Wuse II, marked a major step in the APM’s mobilisation for the 2027 presidential election and the formal commencement of activities around the candidacy of the party’s presidential candidate and Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde.

The campaign is being promoted under the ‘Reset Nigeria’ agenda, which the party says is focused on competence, accountability, security, economic growth and improved welfare for Nigerians.

Ajadi, who arrived in Abuja ahead of the event, was received at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport by 13 State Coordinators of the Ajadi Rescue Movement.

The coordinators, drawn from Katsina, Yobe, Kebbi, Taraba, Adamawa, Niger, Zamfara, Gombe, Sokoto, Kano, Bauchi, the Federal Capital Territory and Kaduna, accompanied him to the commission.

Speaking on the significance of the event, Ajadi described the opening of the campaign office as an important milestone in the APM’s determination to present Nigerians with a credible alternative ahead of the 2027 election.

He said the growing support for Makinde demonstrated that Nigerians were increasingly interested in leadership anchored on competence, accountability and practical solutions rather than empty promises.

According to Ajadi, ‘Governor Seyi Makinde has demonstrated through his administration in Oyo State that good governance is about identifying problems, developing practical solutions and delivering results. His presidential ambition is therefore not merely about occupying the office; it is about bringing his experience, competence and people-oriented approach to the national stage.’

He particularly commended Makinde for rejecting a return to the old fuel subsidy regime while proposing domestic crude pricing as an alternative means of reducing petrol costs for Nigerians.

Makinde said the proposal was not a restoration of the former subsidy system, but a pricing framework that recognises Nigeria’s status as an oil-producing country and ensures that domestically supplied crude benefits Nigerians.

Ajadi said the position reflected the kind of policy thinking Nigerians should expect from an administration committed to making the country’s resources work for its citizens.

‘We need a president who will look beyond political slogans and confront the structural problems affecting ordinary Nigerians. Governor Makinde’s position on domestic crude pricing shows that he is thinking about sustainable solutions that can bring down costs while protecting the interests of Nigerians,’ he said.

He also expressed confidence in the Makinde/Daura ticket, describing the combination of Makinde’s executive experience and Alhaji Lawal Musa Daura’s security and intelligence background as a strong foundation for addressing Nigeria’s economic and security challenges.

The campaign platform has similarly presented the ticket as one built around governance, security, competence and national renewal.

Ajadi congratulated Governor Makinde and the entire APM leadership on the commissioning of the campaign headquarters, assuring the presidential candidate of his continued support and mobilisation across Oyo Central and beyond.

He called on APM members, supporters and Nigerians who desire a better country to rally behind the ‘Reset Nigeria’ movement.

‘I wish our presidential candidate, Governor Seyi Makinde, great success in his presidential ambition. We are confident that with unity, dedication and effective mobilisation, the APM will make a strong impact in 2027. This is not just about Makinde; it is about the future of Nigeria and building a country where the government truly works for the people,’ Ajadi added.

He urged Nigerians to join the conversation about the future of the country and support policies capable of transforming the nation’s resources into tangible improvements in the lives of citizens, stressing that the APM’s campaign should remain focused on issues, solutions and the collective aspiration for a better Nigeria.