Category: The Nation – Nigeria

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has urged African nations to aggressively prioritise investment in research-intensive universities science and technology to unlock sustainable economic growth and achieve true economic sovereignty across the continent.

?Speaking on Sunday during the closing panel of the 12th Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa held in Bahir Dar Ethiopia Jonathan warned that Africa can no longer afford to remain a passive consumer of foreign technologies. Instead he argued the continent must position itself as an active producer and exporter of knowledge and innovation.

?Addressing African leaders policymakers and international stakeholders the former president stressed that the continent’s ability to create productive jobs for its rapidly growing youth population hinges on its capacity to translate academic research into viable industrial and commercial ventures.

?Jonathan described research-intensive universities as critical engines of national development highlighting their pivotal role in generating knowledge conducting scientific research and training advanced skills

?’Africa’s transformation and economic sovereignty must be built on African knowledge driven by African ingenuity and sustained by African enterprise’ Jonathan declared during the panel discussion.

?He pointed to Asian and global economic success stories-specifically India Singapore and South Korea-as clear evidence that sustained state investment in scientific and technological infrastructure can transform developing economies into global industrial powerhouses.

?He said African governments must learn from these nations by channelling dedicated funding into science engineering digital technologies and applied research.

He advocated for a stronger formalised synergy between universities government agencies and the private sector.

?He noted that closer ties between higher institutions and industry would ensure research findings directly yield homegrown solutions spur new commercial enterprises and generate employment opportunities tailored to Africa’s unique socio-economic challenges.

?Highlighting the continent’s demographic advantage Jonathan emphasised that Africa’s large youth population is its most valuable resource for long-term transformation. However he cautioned that this potential can only be realised if governments deliberately create the enabling environment for young people to acquire advanced technical skills and pursue entrepreneurial innovation.

?He called on leaders to equip the younger generation with the tools needed not only to participate in the evolving global economy but to influence its direction actively

?The Tana High-Level Forum is an annual platform that brings together African heads of state experts and civil society leaders to address pressing security governance and development challenges facing the continent. Jonathan’s submission firmly placed educational reform and scientific sovereignty at the heart of Africa’s security and economic agenda.

Spain and Athletic Bilbao’s goalkeeper Unai Simon has been crowned Men’s Best Goalkeeper of the Year at Monday’s Ballon d’or ceremony in London.

Simon won the 2026 World Cup with Spain with a fantastic goalkeeping display.

The 29-year-old broke the record for most clean sheets in a World Cup and was won the Golden Glove for the tournament.

Simon beat Spain teammate David Raya (Arsenal) Morocco’s Yassine Bounou Senegal’s Eduoard Mendy among others.

The Women’s Best Goalkeeper also went to Spain and Barcelona’s Tomas Catalina Coll.

The 25 year old won the Women’s UEFA Champions League with Barcelona Femeni and had the most clean sheets in the competition

The Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) of Nigeria has celebrated its 120th anniversary with a call for greater commitment to women’s empowerment leadership development and community service.

The celebration held at Archbishop Akinde Conference Cente: ‘Empowering Women and Serving Our Communities’ The conference brought together distinguished personalities faith leaders women advocates and members of the association to reflect on the organisation’s rich history and its contributions to nation-building over the last 120 years.

Lagos State Governor’s wife Mrs. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu was represented by Mrs. Oyinda Ogunsanwo-Emmanue who hailed the YWCA for its enduring legacy of impacting lives promoting moral values and advancing the cause of women and girls across Nigeria.

She noted that the YWCA’s journey for over a century and two decades stands as a testament to the power of faith-driven service and community development.

‘For 120 years the YWCA has remained a beacon of hope empowering women nurturing young girls and strengthening communities across our nation. As we celebrate this milestone we must continue to build societies where women are equipped with the skills opportunities and support needed to thrive and contribute meaningfully to national development’ she said.

Chairperson of the occasion Hon. Justice Raliat Bukola Adebiyi an eminent jurist and administrator praised generations of YWCA leaders for their dedication and sacrifice describing the organisation as one of the most enduring platforms for women’s advancement in Nigeria.

According to her the association’s commitment to fostering leadership education and social responsibility among women has remained relevant in an ever-changing world.

‘The story of YWCA is the story of resilience compassion and purposeful service. Its legacy reminds us that we have a responsibility to connect generations for sustainable development by empowering women and girls to reach their full potential’ Justice Adebiyi stated.

The keynote address was delivered by Professor Olugbemisola Mopelola ?moegun who challenged women to embrace leadership opportunities while remaining committed to service and community transformation.

She emphasized that empowering women goes beyond advocacy and must translate into practical actions that expand access to education economic opportunities and mentorship for younger generations.

‘Empowerment is not merely about occupying positions of influence; it is about creating pathways for others to rise. The next generation of women must inherit stronger institutions greater opportunities and a culture of service that places humanity at its centre’ Professor ?moegun said.

The celebration also featured the presentation of ‘Awards of Impact’ to distinguished women whose lives and contributions have positively influenced society.

Among the honourees was Chief Mrs. Olubisi Osinbajo mother of Nigeria’s former Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo the family of Ajasin in Ondo State represented by Mrs Jumoke Anifowose alongside other eminent women recognized for their exceptional service leadership and contributions to community development.

Leading the awards presentation National President of YWCA Nigeria Mrs. Faith Jadu charged members to preserve the association’s enduring values and continue building on the foundation laid by its pioneers.

Reflecting on the significance of the anniversary she described the celebration as a moment of gratitude reflection and renewed commitment to the YWCA’s mission.

‘As we celebrate 120 years we are not just looking back with gratitude; we are looking forward with responsibility. Nigeria needs what YWCA carries women of integrity women of skill women of faith who will lead in the home the church the marketplace and in the nation’ Mrs. Jadu said.

She further urged members to remain steadfast in advancing the association’s vision of developing women and girls to become transformative leaders.

‘Our commitment remains unshaken. We must continue to develop women and girls who are valued protected educated skilled and empowered to lead. The next chapter of YWCA’s history depends on our willingness to rekindle our passion and strengthen our commitment to service.’

Founded in 1906 the YWCA of Nigeria has played a pivotal role in promoting the welfare of women and girls through education skills development leadership training and community outreach programmes.

The anniversary celebration which attracted dignitaries from across the country served not only as a commemoration of the association’s past achievements but also as a platform for charting a new course for future generations.

As the event concluded participants renewed their commitment to the YWCA motto ‘By love serve one another’ pledging to continue empowering women and transforming communities across Nigeria.

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Olatunji Disu has directed police personnel nationwide to observe appropriate infection-prevention measures while carrying out their duties and to refer suspected cases to qualified health professionals promptly.

Disu also urged Nigerians to remain calm and vigilant after the Federal Government confirmed an Ebola case in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

He called on residents to observe strict preventive measures maintain personal hygiene and cooperate with public health authorities to prevent the disease from spreading.

In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja the Force Public Relations Officer CSP Ani Iniedu said the police chief stressed the need to protect lives through public awareness and strict adherence to health guidelines.

The statement advised Nigerians to wash their hands regularly with soap and water avoid direct contact with the blood and other body fluids of suspected cases and stay away from potentially contaminated items.

It also warned against touching or washing the bodies of people suspected to have died from Ebola urging members of the public to leave such responsibilities to trained personnel following guidance from health authorities.

The police urged anyone who might have been exposed to the virus to contact health authorities promptly for advice.

It added that people who develop symptoms after possible exposure should avoid physical contact with others and call the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) on its toll-free helpline 6232 for immediate guidance.

The IGP further emphasised that suspected patients their contacts and healthcare workers must be treated with dignity and without discrimination.

The Force also urged Nigerians to cooperate with contact-tracing teams and provide accurate information to health officials when required.

It cautioned against spreading unverified information that could cause unnecessary panic advising the public to rely on official updates from the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare the NCDC and other authorised public health agencies.

The Nigeria Police Force assured residents of its commitment to supporting relevant health authorities in protecting lives and maintaining public order during the period.

Anambra State Governor Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has challenged Nigeria to raise its annual economic growth to at least nine per cent warning that the current pace of expansion is insufficient to lift millions of people out of poverty and provide jobs for the country’s growing population.

He said Nigeria would need to achieve growth of about 12 per cent annually to build a $1 trillion economy by 2030 or 2040 depending on the timeframe pursued arguing that the country must invest far more in productive activities to reach that ambition.

Soludo spoke at the 32nd Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja where government officials and business leaders met to discuss how economic growth could generate jobs improve productivity and raise living standards.

Nigeria’s economy has continued to expand but growth of about four per cent remains below the pace Soludo considers necessary to make a substantial difference to poverty and employment. He said the country must move beyond modest expansion and create the conditions for faster investment-driven growth.

The governor identified low investment as one of the major obstacles to achieving that objective. With investment estimated at between 17 and 20 per cent of economic output he said Nigeria needed to commit substantially more resources to productive assets if businesses were to expand and generate jobs on the scale required.

For Soludo the challenge is not simply to spend more money but to ensure that available funds produce economic value. He cautioned that large government budgets could give a misleading impression of the resources available to meet the country’s enormous development needs.

He argued that the combined spending of the Federal Government state governments and local councils amounted to less than one dollar per person daily when spread across Nigeria’s population.

The implication he said is that public resources must be used more carefully while national savings should be directed towards investments capable of increasing production supporting businesses and creating employment.

Soludo also called for closer cooperation among the three tiers of government. Since a significant share of public expenditure occurs at the state and local government levels he said development efforts would achieve more if policies and spending plans were coordinated rather than pursued separately.

He pointed to Anambra’s education programme as an example of the social gains that can follow targeted public intervention. The state provides free education from kindergarten to secondary school a policy he said had helped reduce its out-of-school children rate from 2.5 per cent to 0.25 per cent.

The governor also cited a report by Oxford and the United Nations Development Programme which according to him put Anambra’s multidimensional poverty rate at 9.6 per cent.

He used these figures to argue that people should judge economic and social policies by the improvements they deliver not merely by the amount of money allocated to them.

Soludo said reducing food prices would require changes to how agricultural produce is stored transported and delivered to consumers.

He estimated that Nigeria loses about 43 per cent of agricultural output after harvest leaving farmers unable to sell a substantial portion of what they produce and reducing the volume of food available in markets.

He called for investment in storage facilities transport and distribution networks to help preserve farm produce and move it efficiently to urban centres. He argued that reducing these losses would increase the quantity of food reaching consumers and help ease price pressures.

The governor also urged policymakers to support exports encourage local processing and strengthen domestic supply chains. He said Nigeria should direct investment towards sectors where it has competitive strengths allowing businesses to produce more goods locally and compete in foreign markets.

He maintained that private businesses would have to play a larger role in expanding productive capacity adding that sustained investment was essential to creating jobs that could support households over the long term.

Soludo said annual growth of between seven and nine per cent or more was necessary to make meaningful progress against poverty. His call for a higher investment rate reflects the scale of the task facing policymakers as they seek to increase output while improving the distribution of economic opportunities.

At the same summit the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning Senator Abubakar Bagudu defended the Tinubu administration’s economic reform programme saying the government would not abandon its current direction despite the hardship still facing many Nigerians.

His position comes as opposition politicians including African Democratic Congress presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar have promised to restore the petrol subsidy to reduce the cost of living.

Bagudu argued that bringing back the subsidy would reverse the government’s efforts to correct longstanding economic problems. He said the administration intended to retain the reforms while making changes where necessary to improve their effects on households and businesses. ‘For those of us serving under the President and Vice President the instruction has been clear: we must stay the course’ he said.

The minister said continuing with the reforms did not mean ignoring the difficulties Nigerians face. Instead he said the government needed to improve how it carried out its policies and ensure economic progress translated into better opportunities and living conditions.

He was particularly firm on the question of petrol subsidy saying the administration had no intention of returning to the previous arrangement. ‘There will be no return to the fuel subsidy and the economic distortions associated with the previous system’ Bagudu said.

He recalled that the President had raised the question of sustaining the reforms at a National Economic Council meeting in October 2025 where discussions included differing views on the changes and the need to establish a framework for their continuation

Bagudu said the government remained open to adjustments that respond to changing economic conditions provided they improved implementation rather than reversed the reform programme.

He said the next phase must focus on expanding productive activities and ensuring that the economy’s performance creates more jobs improves business conditions and benefits a wider section of the population.

The administration intends to support agriculture manufacturing infrastructure digital technology and human capital as part of its strategy for more inclusive growth.

Bagudu said the Renewed Hope Agenda was designed to address structural weaknesses that had limited investment and economic activity for years. He said the government’s objective was to build an economy that could withstand shocks while creating more opportunities for citizens.

The minister also pointed to increased revenue for the Federal Government states and local governments as well as improvements in key economic indicators.

He said the additional funds available to state and local authorities could support infrastructure development and improve public services but stressed that cooperation across the three levels of government would be important to achieving these results.

The Bauchi State government has confirmed the disbursement of N5.2 billion gratuities to workers who retired from the state and local government service between 2012 and 2014.

Executive Secretary Bauchi State Contributory Pension Commission Mr. Ibrahim Inuwa who dropped the hint also spoke of government’s plans to begin payment of gratuities today to workers who retired in 2015.

Inuwa stated this while reviewing progress of the ongoing disbursement exercise on Sunday in Bauchi.

The executive secretary said that N3.1 billion was paid to local government retirees and N2.1 billion to state government retirees since inception of the exercise in the last three weeks.

He said that the total amount disbursed was expected to increase as payment progressed.

The secretary advised retirees who left the service in 2015 to obtain relevant information from pension desk officers in their respective local government areas.

Mr. Kabir Sizwe an official of the disbursement committee said that the exercise was progressing smoothly in spite of challenges including difficulties associated with locating files of some retirees.

He said that relevant agencies were working to trace the missing files to enable the affected beneficiaries to receive their entitlements.

Another official – Kola Oyerinde – urged retirees who missed the 2012 2013 and 2014 payment exercises to come forward for verification and processing.

Oyerinde said that only 442 out of the 583 state retirees participated in the 2014 while 670 out of the 769 expected local government retirees turned up for the exercise.

He assured that the funds allocated were available and urged those yet to receive their benefits to complete the necessary procedures.

The Ondo State House of Assembly has given its nod to a proposed constitutional amendment to establish state police joining the growing push for decentralised policing as Nigeria grapples with persistent security challenges.

The lawmakers approved the proposal at a plenary held on Monday in Akure after considering the Constitution Alteration (State Police) Bill 2026 which the National Assembly forwarded to State Assemblies.

The bill scaled the second and third readings securing the support of more than two-thirds of the lawmakers which met the required threshold for the Assembly’s concurrence.

Recall that the Assembly Speaker Rt. (Hon) Olamide Oladiji had on September 24 read a letter conveying the proposal to the House from the Clerk to the National Assembly Kamoru Ogunlana.

Before the approval the Committee of the Whole House examined the bill clause by clause and recommended that the Assembly endorse it subject to an amendment to Section 317A(5).

Speaking Oladiji said the decision reflected the need to explore new approaches to tackling insecurity.

He notes that the establishment of state police had featured prominently in Nigeria’s national discourse for over two decades.

He said the proposed reform would strengthen security and governance by providing a policing structure better positioned to respond to threats within local communities.

‘Following the extensive deliberations and thorough scrutiny of this bill by this Honourable House it is clear that this is the least we can do to strengthen security and governance in our dear state’ he said.

Oladiji directed the Clerk of the Assembly to forward the bill to the National Assembly with the state legislature’s observations and recommendations.

The Speaker described state police as a practical response to the country’s security needs warning that further delays in addressing insecurity could not be justified.

In its consideration of the proposal the Committee of the Whole House identified improved intelligence gathering quicker response to emergencies and more effective crime prevention among the expected benefits of decentralised policing.

The lawmakers argued that officers operating within states would be better placed to understand local security threats and respond to the peculiar needs of their communities.

They also noted that state police could complement the Federal Police Service by handling local security concerns while the federal force concentrates on interstate crimes and other complex security operations.

According to the lawmakers the proposed structure could also strengthen security in rural communities protect farmers against kidnapping and attacks and improve safety along highways.

They said improved security in farming areas would help safeguard agricultural activities and support food production.

The approval forms part of the constitutional amendment process required to pave the way for the establishment of state police.

President Bola Tinubu had on July 7 2026 inaugurated the Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill to develop the legal framework for the proposed reform.

The National Assembly’s Constitution Alteration (State Police) Bill 2026 seeks to introduce a two-tier policing arrangement comprising a Federal Police Service and 36 State Police Services.

The Arewa Think Tank says the North has spoken through the massive turnout of supporters at the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign flag-off in Kaduna in favour of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election.

The group described the gathering as a strong political statement to Tinubu’s opponents in the January 16 poll that their chances are slim.

Convener of the Think Tank Muhammad Alhaji Yakubu made this known in a statement yesterday he made available to reporters just as the City Boy Movement (CBM) lauded the youth for turning up en masse to register their support for the President’s second term.

Yakubu commended the people of the North governors of the region and key APC stakeholders for their contributions to the successful hosting of the rally.

He particularly praised the Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Abdulaziz Yari and Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani for their leadership and organisational efforts.

Yakubu said the turnout and expressions of support at the gathering demonstrated the enthusiasm and determination of Tinubu’s supporters across the North to work towards his re-election.

‘The successful gathering in Kaduna sends a strong political message about the enthusiasm and commitment of supporters of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu across Northern Nigeria.

”The voices expressed at the event reflect a determination among these supporters to stand with President Tinubu and advocate for his re-election in 2027’ he said.

The Arewa Think Tank Convener described the rally as a significant political engagement that underscores the importance of unity grassroots mobilisation and active participation in Nigeria’s democratic process stressing that the North remained a critical stakeholder in the country’s political development.

Yakubu congratulated Governor Sani and the people of Kaduna State for successfully hosting the campaign’s flag-off noting that their hospitality coordination and organisational efforts contributed significantly to the success of the gathering.

‘I particularly commend Governor Uba Sani and the government and people of Kaduna State for their hospitality organisational efforts and commitment to ensuring the successful hosting of the event’ he stated.

He also applauded the Northern governors political leaders youth groups women’s organisations and grassroots mobilisers who participated in the rally saying their collective involvement demonstrated the importance of collaboration among political stakeholders and citizens in strengthening democratic participation.

The convener also said Yari’s efforts ensured the successful conduct of the political gathering.

The City Boy Movement(CBM) has described the turnout of young Nigerians at Saturday’s flag-off of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign in Kaduna Kaduna State as an affirmation of its sustained grassroots enlightenment and mobilisation in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

It said youth participation at the colourful political gathering demonstrated growing interest among young Nigerians in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s development agenda and their determination to participate actively in shaping the country’s political and economic future.

In a reflection titled ‘Beyond the Road: Unlocking Opportunities Empowering Young Nigerians and Building a Prosperous Future’ the movement attributed the enthusiasm witnessed at the Kaduna rally partly to sustained grassroots engagements including its mobilisation and street walk in Kano.

‘The City Boy Movement was proudly on the ground engaging with young Nigerians and grassroots supporters who came out to demonstrate their commitment to the future of our country ” it said in the statement by its Director-General Francis Shoga.

‘The enthusiasm witnessed in Kaduna alongside our grassroots engagement and street walk in Kano reinforces our conviction that young Nigerians want to be part of a national conversation about development opportunity and a more prosperous Nigeria’ the group added.

Explaining that its activities extended beyond mobilising electoral support for Tinubu the CBM stressed that its central mission IS to educate and empower young people to understand government policies and take advantage of emerging economic opportunities.

It particularly hailed the inauguration of an 81-kilometre section of the Abuja-Kaduna highway during the campaign flag-off describing the development as a demonstration of the Tinubu administration’s commitment to improving infrastructure and stimulating economic activities in the Northwest.

According to the group the strategic road corridor linking Abuja Kaduna Zaria and Kano offers opportunities for agricultural transformation industrial expansion regional trade private investment and employment generation.

The CBM noted that improved connectivity could benefit farmers traders transport operators and young entrepreneurs by facilitating access to markets reducing transportation difficulties and encouraging investments in logistics manufacturing food processing and related businesses.

‘The objective is not simply to build infrastructure. It is to create the conditions in which people can build businesses earn sustainable incomes create jobs and improve their standard of living’ it said.

The group however emphasised that infrastructure development must be complemented by sustained security operations effective intelligence gathering reliable electricity and investment-friendly policies to unlock the region’s full economic potential.

‘A good road connects destinations. A secure road connects people to opportunity. Together infrastructure and security can help unlock the economic potential of an entire region’ it declared.

Looking ahead to the 2027 general election the CBM said it would intensify grassroots engagements across the federation by educating young Nigerians about the administration’s reforms while encouraging peaceful democratic participation.

The CBM commended the youth participating in the rally and Kano mobilisation describing their enthusiasm as an encouragement to its nationwide efforts.

‘Every conversation every community engagement and every effort to educate and mobilise people can contribute to a stronger national movement and a more informed citizenry’ it said.

The group urged young Nigerians to assess the administration’s achievements and challenges acquire relevant skills embrace entrepreneurship and make informed political decisions.

‘Our message is simple: Do not sit on the sidelines while decisions that will shape your future are being made. Get informed get involved and make your voice count’ it declared.

All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for Ogun State Solomon Adeola has promised to revitalise the state road maintenance environmental protection and waste management agencies if elected in February next year.

He also said he would create an agency for New Towns Development and a Ministry of Wealth Creation.

Adeola who is the Senator representing Ogun West spoke during an interactive session with Remo Collectives a social cultural group of upwardly mobile and accomplished Remo indigenes in Remo at the weekend.

Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland Oba Babatunde Ajayi attended the session.

Yayi explained that the New Towns Development Authority would be charged with developing new towns with modern infrastructure while old towns and communities would be developed and preserved as historical legacies.

He said the Ministry of Wealth Creation would continue his empowerment programme for job creation where youths and women would be trained in different skills and subsequently empowered.

While responding to a request for the uplifting of Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital in Sagamu Senator Adeola promised to work in conjunction with Governor Dapo Abiodun to revitalise the flagship health tertiary institution before December.

He said ‘As we speak I am facilitating a 4-Storey Hospital building to be fully equipped at Remo General Hospital and it is at the roofing level now with completion set for December. Similarly 14 similar projects are ongoing across the state.’

He commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for embarking on reforms that are yielding results.

According to him President Tinubu has taken care of macroeconomic challenges with the micro benefits for the people trickling down in the near future.

The APC flag bearer also commended Governor Abiodun for laying solid economic foundations upon which he would build his ITESIWAJU Agenda.

He said: ‘The governor has laid a solid economic foundation for the state in such legacy projects as the International Cargo Airport the dry inland ports in Ijebu and Egba and the coming $7 billion deep seaport.

The foundation places Ogun State in a position to compete favourably with Lagos State in terms of Revenue Generation for economic expansion and growth.

Earlier the Akarigbo requested the APC candidate to steer clear of the state creation issue and focus on creation of new Local Government or Local Development Areas for Remo.

He said that Sagamu can be divided into three or four councils.

In his welcome address the President of the Remo Collectives Akintayo Rabiu represented by his vice president Olumide Onimole stated that the collective invited Yayi to interact with them on his programmes for Ogun State in general and Remoland in particular.

He added that the group wants development for the people of Remoland in Ogun State.

African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Nasarawa State General Nuhu Angbazo (Rtd.) and his running mate Hassan Anya have constituted a Campaign Council.

The council is to be chaired by a former minister of state for Justice Musa Elayo while Musa Karshi is to serve as director-general and David Attah is to serve as campaign secretary. Mallam Jibrin Sabo Keana (JSK) was named director of Media Publicity.

Also appointed are Idris Ojoko as director of Youth Mobilisation and Ibrahim Hafsat as director of Women Mobilisation.

In a statement issued at the weekend in Lafia by Keana the campaign organisation said the composition of the council was a strategic step towards organising and coordinating party activities and deepening engagement with stakeholders across the 13 local government areas of the state.

The statement said the council would collaborate with party leaders candidates youth and women groups and other support groups to drive ADC’s campaign in line with its vision of ‘One Nasarawa One People 2027.’

It noted that additional appointments and directorates under the campaign structure would be announced subsequently.