OBI ATTRIBUTES STAMPEDE TRAGEDIES IN OYO, FCT, AND ANAMBRA TO HUNGER AND SYSTEMIC ISSUES. (PHOTO).

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 Peter Obi has blamed hunger and systemic failures for the recent spate of stampedes across the country.  Scores of persons were dead, and many others wounded in the tragic incidents in Ibadan, Oyo State; Okija in Anambra and another one in the nation’s capital of Abuja. The stampedes happened in a space of five days with the last two occurring on Saturday morning during food distribution campaigns. Obi, who was the Labour Party (LP)’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, said the incidents underline the rising hunger in the country which has led to desperation. “I am deeply saddened and distressed by the tragic loss of lives in desperate searches for food,” Obi, who is a former governor of Anambra State, wrote in a post on his X account Saturday afternoon. “While I will not cast blame but instead appreciate the organizers of these respective events for their kind gestures in providing palliatives and support to society, especially the poor, these tragedies reflect the...

PRESIDENT BUHARI CONGRATULATES DOYEN OF FASHION IN NIGERIA, HAJIYA ZAINAB ABAH FOLAWIYO AT 80.(PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE.



PRESIDENT BUHARI CONGRATULATES DOYEN OF FASHION IN NIGERIA, HAJIYA ZAINAB ABAH FOLAWIYO AT 80


President Muhammadu Buhari joins family, friends and associates of Hajiya Zainab Abah Folawiyio, doyen of fashion in Nigeria, in celebrating her 80th birthday, July 22,2022. 

The President notes historic roles the matriarch has played in development of the country by smartly translating her regal taste into an art, and further lifting it into trade for benefit of society.

As the mother and grandmother celebrates the climb to 80th rung of the age ladder, President Buhari believes her propensity for giving and sharing love will be sustained, while her wisdom after years of experience, remain enriching. 

The President affirms that Mama’s role in community development, which includes mobilizing for civil responsibilities and pursuit of personal growth, will always stand her out for recognition.

He prays that the Almighty God will grant the octogenarian, popularly known as Labanella, longer life and more strength.

Femi Adesina 

Special Adviser to the President 
(Media & Publicity)
July 22, 2022


 

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