Category: The Nation – Nigeria

All is set for the official commissioning of the Otakikpo Onshore Crude Oli Export Terminal in Rivers State, Nigeria by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on October 8, 2025.

The facility established by Green Energy International Limited (GEIL) operator of the Otakikpo field PML 11 with operational base in Ikuru town, Andoni local government of Rivers state, is the first Indigenous Onshore Terminal to be built in Nigeria by a wholly indigenous company and the only one to built in the country in the last 50 years.

The last one before Otakikpo Terminal- Forcados Terminal was commissioned in 1971

A statement by the firm said Governor, Simnalayi Fubara, top government functionaries at the federal level as well as key stakeholders in the oil and gas industry to be led by the Hon Minister of State Petroleum (Oil) Senator Heineken Lokpobiri will attend the inauguration.

The statement by the Executive Director of Legal and Corporate Services , Mr Olusegun Ilori, explained the completion of the terminal is a strategic initiative that aligns with the determination of the President Bola Tinubu’s administration to boost oil production in the country.

Operators in the oil and gas sector have identified evacuation challenges as a major barrier to achieving the Federal Government’s goal of producing three million barrels of crude oil per day.

The Otakikpo terminal is expected to provide a lifeline to over 40 stranded oil fields who now has a ready evacuation outlet thus unlocking million of barrels of oil otherwise held down in the wells.

The $400m new terminal with an initial storage capacity of 750,000 barrels expandable to three million barrels and a loading capacity of 360,000 barrels per day is also expected to support the government’s objective of lowering production cost in the industry.

Chairman /CEO of Green Energy, and Chief Host of the commissioning event Professor Anthony Adegbulugbe noted : ‘What we have achieved here is not just a storage solution, but a game-changing national infrastructure that has opened a new pathway for about 40 stranded oil fields to finally contribute to the economy,’

Fed Govt and UN initiatives on girl-child education

Nigeria faces a significant challenge in the education of the girl-child, with an estimated 7.6 million girls deprived of an education, particularly in the northern regions. The United Nations (UN), primarily through its agencies like the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), is actively supporting the Federal Government to address the barriers to girl-child education in Nigeria through targeted programmes, advocacy and strategic partnerships.

One of the UN initiatives and programmes is the Girls’ Education Project (GEP3). This was a landmark initiative, ran by UNICEF in partnership with the Nigerian government and the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). It was implemented from 2012 to 2022. It successfully enrolled 1.5 million more girls in school across six northern states by addressing socio-economic barriers and gender norms.

Another initiative is Reaching and Empowering Adolescent Girls (REACH), which is a follow-up to GEP3. UNICEF launched the REACH programme in 2023. It focused on empowering adolescent girls in northwestern Nigeria through integrated, multi-sectoral programmes for education and life skills.

Also included is Accelerated Second Chance Education Programme, a UNESCO-led initiative, launched before the COVID-19 pandemic. It helped women and girls who had dropped out of school re-enter the education system through remote and in-person learning. In 2022, over 6,000 women and girls graduated from the programme.

A few days ago, the UN reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening girls’ education in Nigeria, with a steely resolve for collaboration with the Malala Fund to ensure millions of children, especially the girl-child and out of school children, are back in classes for learning.

At a high-level engagement in Abuja with Malala Yousafzai, co-founder of the Malala Fund, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Malick Fall, emphasised that no child should be left behind.

Malala lauded Nigeria’s central role in the fund’s 2025-2030 global strategy, noting that over $8 million had already been invested in local partner organisations.

She stressed the importance of supporting married and pregnant girls to return to school, boosting education financing, and leveraging schooling as a tool to end child marriage.

Also, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has renewed its commitment to reducing the high number of out-of-school children in Sokoto State.

During a visit to SKS Model Primary School, Yabo, UNICEF Country Representative Wafa Said praised local efforts to boost enrolment but expressed concern over children still roaming the streets. He promised to strengthen teacher training and expand climate-friendly school initiatives.

The imperative of addressing girl-child education, out-of-school scourge

However, with these international organisations intensifying efforts to ensure every Nigerian child, especially girls, can access and complete quality education, stakeholders believe that should also inspire the government to engender sustained efforts to address the pressing challenges.

Founder of FOWGI, Mrs. Rifkatu Ademola, highlighted key challenges limiting girls’ access to uninterrupted quality education, such as lack of safe learning spaces, cultural norms, and economic hardship.

‘We must align action with policy to ensure that no girl is left behind due to poverty, period, or patriarchy.

‘We must innovate in how we teach, support girls emotionally and mentally, and create solutions rooted in their lived experiences,’ she said.

Mrs. Ademola stressed the need for collaboration between government, civil society, schools, parents, and the girls themselves, adding that real change could not occur in silos.

‘We must intentionally raise the next generation of girl leaders, not just as beneficiaries of education, but as creators of systems, solutions, and structures,’ she added.

Team Lead, NCAssociates EdTech Consulting and an EdTech specialist, Isaac-Joseph Olanrewaju, said the millions of school-age children who were out of school, and girls disproportionately excluded from learning opportunities undermined the nation’s development aspirations, fueled cycles of poverty, and weakened national competitiveness.

‘Educating our girls is not charity-it is smart economics. Evidence shows that girls who complete school are less likely to marry early, more likely to earn higher incomes, and more likely to educate their own children. This creates a multiplier effect that strengthens households, communities, and the nation.

‘Nigeria cannot achieve its ambitious national development goals while millions of its children remain out of school. We must recognise that every child excluded from education is a lost opportunity for national progress,’ he said.

An educationist and Director, Capacity Development Initiative, Lagos, Mr. Onanuga Olubayo, noted that most of the cities that rated high on the index of poor education to the girl-child were within the continent of Africa, Asia and the Middle East. This, he said, was borne out of a general conservationist opinion on the girl-child, their position socially and economically.

‘Education should be holistic. We must take into serious consideration the total well-being of the child as reflected in the taxonomy or domains of learning which encompasses the child’s cognitive, affective, psychomotor and every other necessary skills that would ensure proper grooming of the child for better applications of the knowledge gained at school. I emphasise there should be no preference for or reference to gender, a child is a child whether boy or girl and deserves education as an integral part of their rights,’ he said.

Olubayo stated that the post COVID-19 pandemic opened eyes across the globe to several possibilities (opportunities) that were hitherto not perceived and particularly several holes and gaps that should be fixed in the Nigerian education system.

He said before the pandemic, there had been issues associated with out-of-school children, particularly the girl-child, adding that post-pandemic, it has morphed into ‘a near national embarrassment’.

According to the founder of the Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) in Nigeria, Oreoluwa Somolu Lesi, the visit is important since it will help to shine light on the gap in the education for the girl-child.

She cited that the main cause of girl-child early marriage was poverty and illiteracy, adding that the partnership would help minimise the pandemic of girl-child marriage in Nigeria.

‘Her foundation has really supported local organisations’ focus on education.

‘What the foundation is doing is important. The partnership is important because it spotlights the problem.

‘The visit is important. It’s an opportunity to advocate and discuss the way forward for the girl-child,’ Lesi said.

For the Lead, Edu-norms Consulting and Education Business School, Dr. Adedamola Israel Olofa, the cost of leaving millions of children out of school – especially girls – is too high for Nigeria. He stressed the need to act with urgency: spend wisely, protect schools, support families, and change social attitudes to turn the tide and secure the future of children.

The President of Association for Formidable Educational Development (AFED), Mr. Kanu Emmanuel Orji, noted that Malala’s visit to Nigeria and partnership with UNICEF to promote girl-child education was a significant development that deserved commendation.

Orji also stressed that the collaboration had the potential to drive meaningful change in the education sector, particularly in addressing the issue of out-of-school children.

Highlighting the importance of low-cost schools as a viable model for providing accessible and quality education to marginalised communities, the AFED’s head added that by supporting this push, Nigeria can make significant strides in capturing all school-age children and promoting inclusive education.

‘The Malala Fund believes in innovation, and Malala as a product of a low-cost school owned by her father when she was attacked by the Taliban, received a great feat in education that has placed her on global stage and so must emphasis on low-cost schools as a global solution to tackle the problem of out-of-school children was noteworthy,’ he said.

Educationist and founder, Baiwa Foundation for Human Development, Dr. Mikailu Ibrahim reiterated that the visit would draw global attention to the challenges girls faced in accessing education, serving as an inspiration and advocacy. He added that her visit to Nigeria and her partnership with UNICEF were significant for advancing girls’ education in the country.

Ibrahim also noted that the collaboration might likely influence policies that prioritise girls’ education, facilitating necessary reforms.

He also stressed that the partnership would also engage community stakeholders, addressing cultural barriers that hinder girls from attending school.

‘In fact, partners in the sector are already talking about the visit and its promise of UNICEF’s resources, especially from the FCDO funded Girl’s Education Programme (Phases 1-3) can provide vital support, including funding, educational materials and teacher training and improving infrastructure,’ he added.

Panacea to the twin recurrent challenges

On likely solutions to address the problems, Isaac-Joseph said: ‘The Universal Basic Education framework must be enforced, with increased budgetary allocation and transparent monitoring, build safe learning environments with gender-sensitive infrastructure – functional toilets, clean water, and menstrual hygiene facilities, expand the Safe Schools Declaration to protect children in conflict-prone areas.

‘Conditional cash transfers, free school meals, and scholarships can reduce the economic burden and incentivize parents to keep children, especially girls, in school.

‘Recruiting and training more female teachers provides role models and encourages girls to remain in school. Continuous professional development in inclusive pedagogy and digital learning is essential.

‘Mobile learning apps, radio and TV lessons, and offline digital tools can reach children in remote or insecure regions. Digital literacy programmes must include girls from the outset, preparing them for future careers in STEM and closing the gender gap.’

Olubayo, in a chat with The Nation, said: ‘There should be grassroots orientation programme to change the culturally wrong notions around the girl-child in homes, families and communities across the nation.

‘There should also be a strong emphasis on child’s rights and particularly the girl-child, which should be well-gazzetted and primed for implementation nationwide.’

He also emphasised the creation of a workable framework to execute the afore-mentioned points, which, he asserted, would go a very long way in addressing the problem.

He stressed the need for a proper and well-defined concept on education that actually address deficits in the economy, adding that there should be deliberate investment in education of children.

Olofa said: ‘Compulsory education and anti-child marriage laws should be enforced. Girls who dropped out because of marriage or unplanned pregnancy should be allowed to return to school.

‘Improve security around schools, especially in the North. The abducted 300 Chibok girls on my mind. Provide safe classrooms, toilets for girls, and clean water.’

For Ibrahim, focused initiatives can target Nigeria’s large population of out-of-school children, offering alternative learning opportunities and incentives for families.

‘Education empowers girls, enhancing their decision-making abilities and health knowledge, leading to better job prospects and reduced poverty.

‘The ripple effects of educating girls extend to mental health, self-esteem, and resilience against gender-based violence,’ he added.

No fewer than 26 persons died in a boat accident around 4.30 on Tuesday evening, in Ibaji Local Government Area, Kogi State.

The accident involved mainly traders who were travelling from Ibaji Local Government Area to Ilushi market in Edo State. Commissioner of Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, confirmed the incident in a condolence message on behalf of Governor Ahmed Ododo yesterday.

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has urged Nigerians to embrace a renewed sense of responsibility and patriotism.

Its Director-General , Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, in his message, asked Nigerians to look beyond the ceremonial celebrations and seek for value-driven citizenship that reflect the ideals upon which the country was founded.

Lanre-Onilu in a statement by Mr. Paul Odenyi, Deputy Director, Communication and Media also called on citizens to use the moment to reflect deeply on what it means to be a Nigerian – drawing strength from the nation’s diversity, resilience, and shared aspirations for unity, peace, and progress.

The statement reads in part: ‘Issa-Onilu stressed that Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary presents Nigerians with another opportunity to rededicate their lives to the core national values of discipline, integrity, self-reliance, and social justice.

‘The future of Nigeria depends not just on leaders in office, but on how every citizen chooses to uphold these values in everyday life,’ he said.

Highlighting President Bola Tinubu’s ongoing efforts to revive the economy, he urged Nigerians to embrace this year’s celebration as a call to deepen their commitment to nation-building through civic responsibility, volunteerism, and active community participation.

‘He noted that true patriotism is demonstrated not only through symbolic acts but also in the daily conduct of citizens, by upholding national values, showing respect for national symbols, and adhering to the rule of law.

‘Issa-Onilu also charged institutions of learning, faith-based organisations, traditional rulers, and civil society groups to use the occasion to lead community conversations around national identity, cultural preservation, and the importance of active citizenship in a democratic society.

‘He reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to sustained advocacy for civic values, public awareness on government programmes, and national unity, urging Nigerians, both at home and in the diaspora, to proudly reaffirm their allegiance to the nation and work collectively towards building the Nigeria of our dreams.’

The lawmaker representing Oyo North Senatorial District and 2027 governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Sen. Buhari Abdulfatai, has pledged to remain committed to ensuring his constituents and other Oyo State indigenes and residents enjoyed the best things of life.

He said he would prioritise projects that would promote education, health care and economic development, adding that he would work to address people’s challenges.

He said he was dedicated to making positive impact in the lives of his constituents, contributing to the development of Nigeria.

In a statement by the lawmaker to celebrate the 65th Independence Anniversary, Buhari urged Nigerians to honour the sacrifices of their forebears, who fought for their freedom.

He expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his leadership and vision for the nation, saying the President’s commitment to education and development was evident in the establishment of Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho.

Buhari thanked Tinubu for signing a bill into law, which would provide youths with access to quality education and equip them with the skills needed to drive the agricultural sector forward.

He said the university would be a game changer for the region, adding that he was proud to have played a role in making it a reality.

”Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho will provide our youths with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in agriculture and technology. This will not only improve their lives, but also contribute to the growth and development of our nation.

‘I am confident that this institution will become a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, driving economic growth and development in our region,’ the senator said.

First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu on Thursday launched the Flow with Confidence nationwide distribution of menstrual hygiene packs, a landmark initiative designed to support schoolgirls and promote menstrual health across the country.

Speaking at the launch in Gombe, Mrs. Tinubu described the intervention as vital to empowering young girls by ‘promoting knowledge, dignity, and confidence’ through improved menstrual hygiene.

In a statement by her Senior Special Assistant on Media Busola Kukoyi the First Lady said ‘in today’s modern world, no girl should have to miss school because of her inability to afford sanitary products.

‘It is unacceptable that our girls still continue to face significant challenges during their menstrual cycle, especially those in rural communities, who miss school days every month because they cannot afford sanitary pads’, she said.

The First Lady noted that many resort to unsafe alternatives or stay at home, causing them to fall behind academically and in some cases drop out of school.

She said the programme, under the Education framework of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), is meant to end this trend.

Mrs. Tinubu disclosed that all states and the Federal Capital Territory would each receive 10,000 packs of disposable sanitary pads through State First Ladies and RHI coordinators, targeting vulnerable schoolgirls in rural communities.

‘Today, I will be handing over 10,000 packs of disposable sanitary pads to the First Lady of Gombe State for distribution to 10,000 deserving girls in rural communities across the state. Each beneficiary will receive a one-year supply of the pads,’ she announced, while urging traditional rulers, religious leaders and community leaders to ensure the supplies reach the intended beneficiaries.

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, and Minister of State for Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, both pledged federal support to scale up the initiative so that more girls in underserved areas benefit.

Gombe Governor, Inuwa Yahaya, commended the First Lady for the programme, as well as her interventions in health, agriculture, economic empowerment and education.

Mrs. Tinubu declared open the maiden Gombe State Health Summit, where she emphasised that health should be viewed as a driver of economic prosperity, social development, and national growth.

During her two-day visit to Gombe, the First Lady was also honoured with the traditional title of Sarauniya Yakin Kumo (Queen Warrior of Kumo) by the Emir of Akko, Alhaji Umaru Muh’d Atiku, in recognition of her contributions to national development.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Kresta Laurel Limited, Nigeria’s foremost indigenous elevator and escalator company, on the occasion of its 35th anniversary.

In a statement issued on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President commended the management and staff of the company for their enterprise discipline, resilience, and commitment to sound business practices, which he said have ensured the firm’s longevity in a highly competitive industry.

Headquartered in Lagos, with branches in Abuja, Port Harcourt, Uyo, and a zonal office in Ibadan, Kresta Laurel has emerged as a major player in the installation and maintenance of elevators and escalators.

The company is also a recipient of the African Order of Merit in Cranes, Escalators, and Elevator Technology.

President Tinubu recalled the company’s support during his days as Lagos State Governor-elect in 1999, when it provided office space for his transition team as he assembled a technocratic cabinet to steer the affairs of the state.

He expressed appreciation to the firm for its continued belief in the Nigerian market and for contributing to the growth of indigenous enterprise.

While extending his felicitations to the Chairman of the company’s Board of Directors, Senator Gbenga Daniel, the President wished the organisation many more years of success and greater milestones in its corporate journey.

Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has launched the Kaduna State Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (KADSEMSAS), describing it as a landmark in his administration’s commitment to saving lives and ensuring no citizen is denied access to emergency healthcare.

Speaking at the flag-off on Thursday, the governor said the initiative was not just about unveiling ambulances, but about guaranteeing the right to timely medical intervention for every resident of the state.

‘Our vision is simple but profound: no citizen of Kaduna State should be denied timely medical intervention because of distance, delay, or lack of access,’ Sani declared.

The system features a fleet of ambulances with life-saving equipment, a central dispatch centre, and trained emergency medical technicians who will stabilize patients en route to hospitals. It will operate across all 23 local government areas, serving both urban and rural communities.

‘In times of crisis-whether a maternal complication, a road traffic accident, or a cardiac emergency-minutes can mean the difference between life and death. This deliberate step underscores our resolve to leave no one behind,’ the governor said.

Sani stressed that the program reflects his administration’s ‘people-first philosophy,’ anchored on Universal Health Coverage (UHC).

He noted ongoing reforms, including revitalization of primary health centres, prioritization of maternal and child health, and approval of new salary structures for health workers.

‘This initiative is not for the privileged few. It is for the farmer in Ikara, the trader in Kachia, the student in Giwa, and the child in Kagarko. No one will be left behind,’ he assured.

Commissioner for Health, Umma K. Ahmed, hailed the scheme as ‘a giant leap forward,’ noting that integration of the Rural Emergency Medical and Maternal Transport Services (RESMAT) into KADSEMSAS would extend access to hard-to-reach areas.

She added that treatment within the first 48 hours will be free for pregnant women, children, and accident victims.

Governor Sani also emphasised sustainability, saying the government was upgrading health facilities, training health workers, and involving communities to make the system effective beyond the launch. ‘To our citizens: this system belongs to you. Use it responsibly, report misuse, and provide feedback,’ he said.

The flag-off follows Kaduna’s onboarding into the National Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (NEMSAS), approved by the Federal Ministry of Health in 2024. Officials believe the state’s example could set a benchmark for others across the country.

The President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (PBAT) Door-to-Door Movement has called on Nigerians to rally behind the president’s Renewed Hope Agenda for national progress.

National Coordinator of the group, Sunday Asuku, made the appeal during a unity walk held on Wednesday in Abuja to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary.

The walk, which began at the Unity Fountain and ended at Eagle Square, attracted over 1,000 participants, including youths and women, under the watch of security and road safety officials.

Asuku stressed the need for unity, peace, and patriotism, urging Nigerians to shun corruption, banditry, and insecurity in order to secure the nation’s rightful place in the comity of nations.

He said, ‘We want to enjoin all Nigerians to continue to promote unity, peace, growth, and development, without which, we cannot go places. Without this, Nigeria cannot be great, but if we are all united, if we can shun corruption, if we can shun banditry, if we can shun insecurity, Nigeria shall be great again.

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, on Thursday, said President Bola Tinubu is committed to inclusiveness, security, prosperity, and renewed hope.

Akume said the present government will continue to engage religious and community leaders across the nation in pursuit of peace and development.

He spoke at the Northern Christian Religious Leaders Assembly (NOCRELA) Official Inauguration and investiture held at the Dominion Chapel International Church, Area 1, Garki, Abuja.

The theme of this year’s event was: The Role of Christian Leaders in Nation Building.

He added that the cooperation between the church, mosque, and government is crucial to nation-building.

Akume called on Christian northern leaders to continue to pray for President Tinubu to succeed.

He said, ‘You are the custodian of faith and an integral component of society that plays a vital role in shaping moral conduct and promoting social values of integrity, accountability, transparency, and hard work.

‘His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is striving very hard to revamp the economy through restructuring and gradual devolution of powers to the sub nationals. His policies are already yielding positive results as more money is periodically sent to states and local governments,’ the SGF said.

He also noted the favourable disposition of the president to inclusive governance, pointing out the even spread of key appointments and the execution of capital projects across all regions to engender inclusive growth and development.

‘This administration recognizes the existence of diversities that have lived on for decades, and Mr President is conscious about harnessing the positives to foster unity for a more prosperous nation,’ Sen. Akume added.

The SGF said, ‘There is no doubt that the theme of this retreat is both timely and relevant. Across history, the Church has not only been a sanctuary of worship but also a driver of education, health, social welfare, and moral values. In Nigeria, Christian leaders have played pivotal roles in serving the society, fostering peace, and speaking the truth to those in power.

‘All of you here did a great job. There’s no doubt about that. I come from a state that is 99% Christian. Your voice and your example carry weight in guiding communities towards peace, unity, justice, and righteousness. Today, Nigeria faces some challenges that are normal. Society is in transition. There are security problems. They are being handled.

‘Economic reforms are being celebrated across. On the right path, the youth bloc is handling the situation. We are on course to locate the programs for the youth in this country. These programs are unprecedented and remarkable. We need a stronger social cohesion. These challenges are being adequately addressed. Positive signs are already manifesting. In this regard, your role as Christian leaders is indispensable. You are called to promote peace and reconciliation.

‘Take advantage of youth development programs. Put in place a government that has already been raised. Quite frankly, look at the programs they have made. Look at the fact that they can also go to school without tears, without toil and sweat. First of its kind in Africa. You don’t have to be born to wealth and privilege before you have access to higher education, tertiary education.

‘Over 90 billion naira has already been disbursed. Let me tell you frankly, most of them are from the northern part of this country. You don’t have to be denied access. The money is there for you to access. Exemplify the change we desire in governance and the government. The whole thing about democracy, about the power of the people.

‘This government took off in very rough weather. Zero account in our reserves. What Tinubu did in Lagos, he is going to replicate the same. And that is basically what he is doing. There’s no doubt about that. Every president has toyed with the idea of the removal of subsidy. What was lacking was what? The courage to do so. But Tinubu removed the subsidy.

‘Again, you need to know the amount of money that is going to the states and to the local government. Huge. It is not that it is only the Federal Government that can feed the nation. All of us have the responsibility to do so. I speak from an advantageous position because I started from the grassroots. I am a village boy. Better days ahead of us’.

The Chairman of the Assembly, Archbishop John Praise Daniel, hailed President Bola Tinubu’s fair and inclusive appointments despite the controversial Muslim-Muslim ticket.

Daniel, who is also the Presiding Archbishop of Dominion Chapel International Churches, said the administration had dispelled fears of marginalization among Christians in the North.

‘We don’t feel sidelined. We feel part of this government. Without fear of intimidation, we can say this administration has allayed a lot of fears,’ he told journalists.

According to him, several roads and infrastructure projects in Abuja, including in Area 1 and Durumi, had been abandoned for decades but were now being fixed under Tinubu’s watch.

‘It is not about a Muslim-Muslim ticket. Every section must feel represented, needed, and important in this country. We give him kudos for that,’ Daniel stressed.

Looking ahead to the 2027 elections, the cleric urged Northern Christians to act wisely.

He said voters should assess governments and political parties critically before making decisions, rather than relying on sentiments.

While praising the government’s infrastructural drive, he urged the Federal Government to prioritize security and food availability, which he described as ‘stomach infrastructure.’

‘They must do everything possible to ensure Nigerians can sleep with both eyes closed. The suffering and poverty are overwhelming, and the common man is struggling,’ he said.