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Published on 2024-03-12 05:54:50
President Bola Tinubu recently visited former Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida (rtd), in Niger state, Minna, where they had a meeting to discuss the state of the nation. This meeting took place on Monday, with Ibrahim Babangida urging Tinubu to “do the needful” to address the current situation in the country. The meeting occurred after President Tinubu had visited Niger state to commission key projects under the administration of Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago.
The visit by President Tinubu to General Babangida’s residence in Minna came after the inauguration of the agric mechanisation revolution project implemented by Governor Bago in Minna, Niger state capital. During the closed-door meeting, former President Babangida advised Tinubu as a statesman and emphasized the urgency of taking action. He also stressed the importance of government programs being targeted at the common man and expressed his commitment to keeping his doors open to all leaders while emphasizing the need to maintain the unity of the country.
Following his meeting with Babangida, President Tinubu also visited General Abdulsalam Abubakar in Minna. Sarki @Waspapping_pr confirmed the visit in a tweet, stating that Tinubu had visited both former presidents after commissioning projects by Governor Bago. Tinubu’s visit to General Abdulsalam Abubakar further underscores his engagement with key leaders in the country.
In another development, President Tinubu directed state governors to begin implementing wage awards for workers pending the determination of the new minimum wage. He emphasized that this move would alleviate the hardships faced by the people amidst economic challenges. Tinubu made these remarks during the flag-off of the agricultural mechanization revolution for food security and the commissioning of the remodelled domestic terminal of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport in Minna.
President Tinubu’s engagements in Niger state highlight his commitment to addressing pressing issues in the country and seeking counsel from experienced leaders like Ibrahim Babangida and Abdulsalam Abubakar. By commissioning key projects and directing state governors to implement wage awards, Tinubu is demonstrating his proactive approach to governance and leadership.
Overall, President Tinubu’s recent visit to Niger state and meetings with former presidents Babangida and Abdulsalam underscore his dedication to serving the people and seeking solutions to the challenges facing the nation. His interactions with key leaders and emphasis on addressing the needs of the common man reflect his vision for a better and more prosperous Nigeria.
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