President Tinubu’s October Achievements See Full List

President Tinubu’s October Achievements See Full List

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s media team has unveiled the administration’s achievements for the month of October. This announcement was made via the President’s Media Centre on ‘X’ on Friday.…..CONTINUE READING

The scorecard underscores the progress made towards fulfilling his Renewed Hope Agenda. Here’s a breakdown of October’s accomplishments:

TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

• Finalized partnership with Ericsson to enhance 5G technology development.
• Launched a contactless passport application, marking a significant breakthrough.

AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SECURITY

• Initiated a state-level Cadre Harmonisé (CH) analysis to pinpoint areas facing food and nutrition insecurity.
• Collaborated with Trans Sahara on ambitious soybean and sugar projects.

YOUTH AND SME DEVELOPMENT

• Approved the establishment of a creative economy development fund.
• Implemented an Intellectual Property Monetisation Pilot initiative.

ROAD SAFETY

• Inaugurated the National Road Safety Advisory Council (NaRSAC) to promote safer roads.

SOCIAL WELFARE

• Launched Nigeria’s largest ultra-modern MSME fashion hub in Enugu State.
• Approved ₦150,000 grants for business owners in Enugu.
• Revitalized the livestock sector to boost the economy.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

• Introduced the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP) to drive economic growth through targeted investments and reforms.
• Endorsed a $1.28 billion deal between Seplat and ExxonMobil, facilitating the sale of ExxonMobil’s oil and gas assets to Seplat Energy Plc.
• Secured Germany’s €4 billion investment for Nigeria’s green energy revolution.
• Finalized a ₦122 billion project equity participation agreement with six gas infrastructure firms to enhance the midstream gas value chain.
• Signed a $3.3 billion gas sales and purchase agreement with Brass Fertilizer and Petrochemical Company Ltd.
• Obtained a $100 million loan from the African Development Bank for youth and women-led SMEs under Nigeria’s YEIB.

HEALTHCARE

• Authorized the disbursement of ₦12.911 billion to improve national health services.
• Launched an action plan to address antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
• Implemented zero value-added tax and excise duties on pharmaceuticals and medical devices.

INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT

• Initiated the Sokoto-Badagry highway project.
• Received the first supplies of crude oil in naira sales at the Dangote Refinery from NNPCL.
• Deployed compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles to the North-East region.