• About
  • Advertise
  • Contact
Sunday, August 3, 2025
  • Login
Vital News
  • Frontpage
  • Business
  • Economy
  • Politics
  • National
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • More
    • Crime
    • Judiciary
    • Security
No Result
View All Result
  • Frontpage
  • Business
  • Economy
  • Politics
  • National
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • More
    • Crime
    • Judiciary
    • Security
No Result
View All Result
Vital News
No Result
View All Result
Home National

I Look Forward To Peaceful Polls, Retirement, Says President Buhari

Vital News by Vital News
January 9, 2023
in National, News
0
I Look Forward To Peaceful Polls, Retirement, Says President Buhari
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

By Ismaila Chafe

Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari says he looks forward to peaceful conduct of this year’s general elections, and retirement, since he has satisfied the constitutionally required two terms in office.

The president said this at the State House, Abuja, when he hosted the Special Envoy of President Evariste Ndayishimiye of the Republic of Burundi, who came with a message, in the course of week.

Buhari said Nigeria would support Burundi in diverse ways as necessary, saying this would be in the spirit of African solidarity and brotherliness.

The Minister of Finance, Budget and Economic Planning of Burundi, Mr Audace Niyonzima, said his president sent goodwill for the New Year to Nigerians and President Buhari.

RelatedStories

Abiodun Commissions Renovated Olumo Rock Tourism Complex, Declares Free Entry For Two Months

Ododo Applauds President Tinubu, Minister Of Works Over Ongoing Reconstruction, Expansion Of Abuja–Lokoja Highway

FG Seeks Partnership With Dangote Cement To Bridge Housing Gap

Governor Alia Dissolves Benue Executive Council, Appoints New Chief of Staff

He also wished the country well in the general elections scheduled for February and March this year.

“We pray that the polls would be peaceful and successful, so that Nigeria would maintain her reputation as a bastion of peace and stability,” the Special Envoy said.

On the request for assistance in the area of energy provision, particularly fuel, by the Burundi leader, President Buhari said he knew what it felt like for a country to suffer from energy shortage.

He, therefore, promised that he would get the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. to look into the request.

President Buhari had earlier on Tuesday in Abuja signed the 2023 Budget of N21.83 trillion and the 2022 Supplementary Appropriation Bill into law.

The 2023 budget is the last to be prepared by the present administration as it winds up.

While signing the budget, the president said the aggregate expenditures of N21.83 trillion were increased by N1.32 trillion over the initial proposal of N20.51 trillion expenditures by the executive.

On the supplementary appropriation bill, the president said the 2022 Supplementary Appropriation Act would enable the administration to respond to the havoc caused by the recent nationwide floods on infrastructure and agriculture sectors.

Buhari said his decision to sign the 2023 Appropriation Bill into law as passed by the National Assembly was to enable its implementation commence without delay, considering the imminent transition process to another democratically elected government.

He, however, directed the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning to engage with the legislature to revisit some of the changes made to the budget proposal.

The president directed the Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning to work toward early release of the 2023 capital votes to enable MDAs commence the implementation of their capital projects in good time.

According to him, this is to support efforts to deliver key projects and public services as well as improve the living conditions of Nigerians.

On the Finance Bill 2022, the president expressed regret that its review as passed by the National Assembly was yet to be finalised.

The President expressed the belief that the next administration would sustain the early presentation of the annual appropriation bill to the National Assembly to ensure its passage before the beginning of the fiscal year.

Buhari expressed deep appreciation to almighty God for His grace, while commending the continuing resilience, understanding and sacrifice of Nigerians in the face of current economic challenges.

President Buhari also hosted Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo at the Presidential Villa Abuja, where the president approved the deployment of advanced technology to tackle insecurity in the South East.

Uzodinma, who spoke to State House correspondents after the meeting with President Buhari, said he was at the villa to thank the president for the various supports and assistance given to the state.

According to him, with the president’s approval, advanced surveillance equipment will soon be delivered to the region that will enhance the fight against insecurity without collateral damage.

On Jan. 5, the president also met with the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege.

Omo-Agege, who spoke to journalists after the closed door meeting, dismissed the notion of a firm grip of Delta by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

He said: “Delta is very ripe for the taking,” adding that it was a misconception to tag Delta a PDP state.

“That is a very serious misconception to tag Delta State, a PDP state. Delta is very ripe for the taking. We’re determined to achieve this.”

The Chief Executive Officer of the Pinnacle Oil and Gas Ltd., Peter Mbah, who paid a thank-you visit to President Buhari on Friday, identified lack of adequate investment in the downstream sector as the cause of the perennial fuel scarcity and its attendant long queues in filing stations across the country.

Mbah, who is the PDP governorship candidate in Enugu State in the forthcoming election, said in order to bridge the gap, the Pinnacle Oil and Gas had invested about a billion dollar to address the stagnation of investment in the downstream sector.

The president concluded the week with a closed door meeting with Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno.

Zulum, speaking with State House correspondents after the meeting, boasted that his state had been secured for the conduct of the February and March general elections.

He assured the voting public of their safety before, during and after the elections. (NAN/vitalnewsngr.com)

Tags: BuhariconstitutionPeacepolls
Previous Post

In Lagos, Court Remands Husband For Killing Wife Over Sachet Water

Next Post

NAHCON Officials Arrive In Saudi Arabia To Sign MoU On 2023 Hajj

Vital News

Vital News

RelatedStories

Abiodun Commissions Renovated Olumo Rock Tourism Complex, Declares Free Entry For Two Months
Culture

Abiodun Commissions Renovated Olumo Rock Tourism Complex, Declares Free Entry For Two Months

August 2, 2025
Ododo Applauds President  Tinubu, Minister Of Works Over Ongoing Reconstruction, Expansion Of Abuja–Lokoja Highway
Environment

Ododo Applauds President Tinubu, Minister Of Works Over Ongoing Reconstruction, Expansion Of Abuja–Lokoja Highway

July 31, 2025
FG Seeks Partnership With Dangote Cement To Bridge Housing Gap
Environment

FG Seeks Partnership With Dangote Cement To Bridge Housing Gap

July 31, 2025
Governor Alia Dissolves Benue Executive Council, Appoints New Chief of Staff
News

Governor Alia Dissolves Benue Executive Council, Appoints New Chief of Staff

July 30, 2025
Ododo, Minister, Other Stakeholders Laud Kogi’s Groundbreaking Annual Media Repor
Health

Abdulrahim Thanks Governor Ododo Over Appointment as Governing Council Chairman Of Kogi College Of Nursing

July 30, 2025
Next Post
NAHCON Officials Arrive In Saudi Arabia To Sign MoU On 2023 Hajj

NAHCON Officials Arrive In Saudi Arabia To Sign MoU On 2023 Hajj

Customs Hike Imported Vehicle Duty, Agents Protest

Customs Hike Imported Vehicle Duty, Agents Protest

Terrorists Demand N620mln For Release Of Kidnapped Edo Train Passengers

Terrorists Demand N620mln For Release Of Kidnapped Edo Train Passengers

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Follow Us

Recommended

2023 Census Will Meet Global Best Standards, NPC Assures Nigerians

2023 Census Will Meet Global Best Standards, NPC Assures Nigerians

2 years ago
IGR To Contribute N240bln To Ogun’s N703bln 2024 Budget – Commissioner

IGR To Contribute N240bln To Ogun’s N703bln 2024 Budget – Commissioner

2 years ago

Nigerian Student Killed In US By Propeller Of Plane

3 years ago
5.4m Voters Will Vote In Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi Guber Election – INEC

Kogi Guber Poll : APC, SDP Suspend Campaigns In Honour Of Ohinoyi Ado Ibrahim

2 years ago

Instagram

    Please install/update and activate JNews Instagram plugin.

Categories

  • Agriculture/ Water/ Mineral
  • Aviation
  • Business
  • Crime
  • Culture
  • Economy
  • Education
  • Entertainment
  • Environment
  • Football
  • Foreign
  • Gender
  • Health
  • Judiciary
  • Labour
  • National
  • News
  • Oil & Gas
  • Opinion
  • Opinion
  • Politics
  • Power
  • Religion
  • Security
  • Sports
  • Transport
  • Uncategorized

Topics

Abiodun Abuja APC arrest Atiku Bandits Bello Benue Buhari CBN cement Court Dangote death dies drugs Economy EFCC Election elections FG gunmen Hajj INEC Kano kidnap Kill Kogi Kwara Lagos NDLEA Niger Nigeria Ododo Ogun Oyo PDP Police Power refinery rescue road Security students Tinubu
No Result
View All Result

Highlights

FG Awards Contracts Worth N68.7bln For Power Projects In Universities, Teaching Hospitals

Ododo Applauds President Tinubu, Minister Of Works Over Ongoing Reconstruction, Expansion Of Abuja–Lokoja Highway

Hafsoh Killer, Abdulrhaman Bello To Die By Hanging, Court Discharges, Acquits 4 Others

FG Seeks Partnership With Dangote Cement To Bridge Housing Gap

Canada Announces Plan To Recognise Palestinian State By September

Governor Alia Dissolves Benue Executive Council, Appoints New Chief of Staff

Trending

Hardship : PDP Governors Meet In Asaba, Call On FG To Rejig Economic Policies
Politics

PDP Fixes September 27 For Conduct Of Fresh Congresses In Oyo, Kogi, Lagos, Borno, Adamawa, 8 Other States

by Vital News
August 2, 2025
0

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has fixed Saturday, September 27, 2025 for the conduct of congresses that...

Abiodun Commissions Renovated Olumo Rock Tourism Complex, Declares Free Entry For Two Months

Abiodun Commissions Renovated Olumo Rock Tourism Complex, Declares Free Entry For Two Months

August 2, 2025
NUC Team Pays Revalidation Visit To FUOYE, Lauds Visible Transformation Of Distance Learning Institute

NUC Team Pays Revalidation Visit To FUOYE, Lauds Visible Transformation Of Distance Learning Institute

August 1, 2025
Work Ongoing To Re-Erect Three Towers Along Kainji-Birnin Kebbi Transmission Line – TCN

FG Awards Contracts Worth N68.7bln For Power Projects In Universities, Teaching Hospitals

July 31, 2025
Ododo Applauds President  Tinubu, Minister Of Works Over Ongoing Reconstruction, Expansion Of Abuja–Lokoja Highway

Ododo Applauds President Tinubu, Minister Of Works Over Ongoing Reconstruction, Expansion Of Abuja–Lokoja Highway

July 31, 2025
ADVERTISEMENT
Vital News

Vital News is an online newspaper with a mission to uphold professional journalism by reporting and publishing only facts and figures-based news reports across Nigeria and beyond.

Recent News

  • PDP Fixes September 27 For Conduct Of Fresh Congresses In Oyo, Kogi, Lagos, Borno, Adamawa, 8 Other States August 2, 2025
  • Abiodun Commissions Renovated Olumo Rock Tourism Complex, Declares Free Entry For Two Months August 2, 2025
  • NUC Team Pays Revalidation Visit To FUOYE, Lauds Visible Transformation Of Distance Learning Institute August 1, 2025

Categories

  • Agriculture/ Water/ Mineral
  • Aviation
  • Business
  • Crime
  • Culture
  • Economy
  • Education
  • Entertainment
  • Environment
  • Football
  • Foreign
  • Gender
  • Health
  • Judiciary
  • Labour
  • National
  • News
  • Oil & Gas
  • Opinion
  • Opinion
  • Politics
  • Power
  • Religion
  • Security
  • Sports
  • Transport
  • Uncategorized

© 2022 Vital News - . All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Frontpage
  • Business
  • Economy
  • Politics
  • National
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • More
    • Crime
    • Judiciary
    • Security

© 2022 Vital News - Vital News by Vital News.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In