PRES. TRUMP AWARDED INAUGURAL FIFA PEACE PRIZE AT WORLD CUP DRAW IN WASHINGTON . (PHOTOS).

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 President Trump awarded inaugural FIFA Peace Prize at World Cup draw in Washington  Gianni Infantino, the FIFA President presented the honour onstage at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, saying Trump had been selected “in recognition of his exceptional and extraordinary actions to promote peace and unity around the world”. “This is your prize, this is your peace prize,” Infantino said, after Trump took the stage to accept the trophy, a medal and certificate. “There is also a beautiful medal for you that you can wear everywhere you want to go.”   FIFA says the prize is for “individuals who help unite people in peace through unwavering commitment and special actions”.  Accepting the award, Trump called it “one of the great honours of my life”, before claiming to have “saved millions and millions of lives – the Congo is an example, over 10 million people killed and it was heading for another 10 million very quickly. India and Pakistan, so many diffe...

PRESIDENT TINUBU ANNOUNCES KEY APPOINTMENTS INTO NUC, NERDC, NEPAD, RENEWS THE APPOINTMENT OF FATIMA SHINKAFI IN SMDF. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE


PRESIDENT TINUBU ANNOUNCES KEY APPOINTMENTS INTO NUC, NERDC, NEPAD, RENEWS THE APPOINTMENT OF FATIMA SHINKAFI IN  SMDF


 


President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of chief executive officers for the National Universities Commission (NUC),  the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) and the  New Partnership for Africa Development (NEPAD).


 


The President also approved the renewal of the appointment of Fatima  Umaru Shinkafi as the Executive Secretary Of the  Solid Minerals Development Fund/Presidential Artisanal Gold Mining Initiative (SMDF/PAGMI).


 


She was first appointed into the job by President Muhammadu Buhari and is said to be one of the driving forces of the changes in the solid mineral sector.


 


President Tinubu appointed Prof. Abdullahi Yusuf Ribadu, a visiting professor at the NUC, as the organisation's Executive Secretary.


 


Prof. Ribadu is an expert in veterinary reproduction and has served as vice chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Yola, and the Sule Lamido University, Jigawa State. 


 


President Tinubu appointed Prof. Salisu Shehu as Executive Secretary of the NERDC.


 


Prof Shehu is a renowned academic in educational and human Psychology. He was instrumental in establishing the School of Continuing Education at Bayero University, Kano, and was the Vice-Chancellor of Al-Istiqamah University, Kano.


 


The President also announced Jabiru Salisu Abdullahi Tsauri's appointment as the National Coordinator of NEPAD.


 


Jabilu Tsauri holds a Master's in International Affairs and Diplomacy from Ahmadu Bello University. He is a seasoned administrator with expertise in legislative affairs, global affairs, and democratic governance and vast experience in public service.


 


The earlier announcement about the appointment of Yazid Shehu Umar Danfulani as the Executive Secretary of the SMDF/PAGMI, has been cancelled as there is no vacancy in the agency. 


 


The President believes the appointees' experience and track record will bring a new sense of commitment, progress, and positive outcomes to fulfil Nigerians' expectations of their respective organisations.


 


Bayo Onanuga


Special Adviser to the President


(Information & Strategy)


December 6, 2024

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