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Prof Sam Zuga urges Nigerian youths to invest in their future
***Appoints Johnson as AFRP coordinator
The Founder and Chief Operating Officer of the First Digital Economy Global Citizen on the Earth, Professor Sam Zuga, has urged Nigerian youths to invest in the future.
He also appointed political scientist and media publicity guru Barry Avotu Johnson, as the coordinator of the African Financial Revolution Project in Nigeria.
According to him, Johnson’s appointment was based on his performance at leading the most responsive political party NYDP.
He said Barry Johnson, who has been the national chairman of the NYDP, has performed creditably well.
Prof Zuga who founded the Samzuga business empire targets to mobilize Africans ahead of a robust economy which should be based on national social values coupled with the financial economic recovery agenda is focused on rebuilding the economy of Africa as a whole.
Professor Sam Zuga who is also a clergy robes as the vision bearer of Zugacoin as the first African digital coin which has made a mark in the Guiness Book of records.
Archbishop Sam Zuga told reporters in a press conference organized in Abuja to kick-start the African Financial Revolution Project (AFRP) that Nigerian youths will enjoy a total support empowerment scheme that will provide them the opportunity to invest in the financial revolution inclusion that the Zugacoin provides.
He said it will achieve this by making one of them its national coordinator in the person of Barry Johnson who is a youth with capacity to deliver.
In response Barry Avotu Johnson thanked the Sam Zuga Business Empire for finding him worthy to coordinate the distribution of the one million naira worth of Zugacoin to 100 million youths across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
Johnson also told newsmen at the press conference that he is ready to ensure every youth in Nigeria gets the 1million naria worth Zugacoin give away.
He said the initiative is targeted at supporting the Buhari administration to give support to the youths.
“This will be one of the ways our youths can be engaged in craft work and skills acquisition projects that can take them out of the streets,” he said.
The Zugacoin is the world’s fastest growing digital coin in the world while Sam Zuga is the first digital economy Professor in the world.
Appointment
Senate endorses Omolola Oloworaran as PENCOM Director-General
The Senate has endorsed the nomination of Omolola Oloworaran as the substantive Director-General of the National Pension Commission (PENCOM).
President Bola Tinubu had nominated Oloworaran for the position and sought Senate approval through a formal request.
Her confirmation followed the adoption of a report by the Senate Committee on Establishment and Public Service, presented during Thursday’s plenary session.
The committee’s chairman, Senator Cyril Fasuyi (APC, Ekiti North), stated that Oloworaran met all legal and professional requirements as outlined in the Pension Reform Act 2014. He emphasized that she fulfilled the criteria stipulated under sections 19(2), (5), (6), and 26 of the Act, qualifying her for the role.
“The nominee has demonstrated competence and meets the legal prerequisites for this position. The committee finds her to be a fit and proper person for appointment as Director-General of PENCOM,” Senator Fasuyi said.
During the session, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin put the committee’s recommendation to a voice vote, which received overwhelming support from the senators.
Oloworaran’s confirmation ensures continued leadership at PENCOM, an agency critical to Nigeria’s pension administration and reform initiatives.
Appointment
Edo Governor Okpebholo Appoints Gani Audu as Chief of Staff
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has announced the appointment of Hon. Gani Audu as Chief of Staff, with the appointment taking immediate effect.
The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor Fred Itua, made the disclosure through a press Statement on Thursday.
According to the statement the Secretary to the State Government, Musa Umar Ikhilor, who made the announcement described Audu’s new role as integral to advancing Governor Okpebholo’s reform agenda for the state.
The statement reads: “It is hereby announced for the information of the general public, particularly the good people of Edo State, that His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, Governor of Edo State, has approved the appointment of Hon. Gani Audu as his Chief of Staff. The appointment takes immediate effect.”
Hon. Audu, born on August 18, 1969, brings a rich background in governance and administration to his new role. A graduate of Auchi Polytechnic with an HND (1994), he went on to complete a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration from Benson Idahosa University (2011) and an M.Sc. in Intelligence and Global Security from Baze University, Abuja (2024).
Audu’s political experience spans nearly two decades. He served as Chairman of Etsako West Local Government Council from 2004 to 2010, represented Etsako West Constituency 1 in the Edo State House of Assembly from 2015 to 2023, and was the All Progressives Congress (APC) deputy governorship candidate in the 2020 Edo State elections.
This strategic appointment is expected to bolster the governor’s administrative team and support his vision of transformative governance in Edo State.
Appointment
President Tinubu Congratulates Donald Trump on Re-election as U.S. President
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated President Donald Trump on his re-election as the 47th President of the United States of America.
In a statement released by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), on Wednesday, President Tinubu expressed his enthusiasm about strengthening Nigeria-U.S. relations amidst the complex global challenges and opportunities.
Trump, who claimed victory on Wednesday, pledged to “heal” the country as he was on the brink of defeating Kamala Harris in a remarkable White House comeback.
President Tinubu praised Trump’s victory, emphasizing that it reflects the trust and confidence the American people have placed in his leadership. He also commended the American people’s commitment to democracy.
Looking ahead, President Tinubu expressed confidence that Trump’s experience as the 45th president from 2017 to 2021 would foster beneficial and reciprocal economic and development partnerships between the U.S. and Africa. He expressed hope that this new era under President Trump would promote peace, economic cooperation, and address global challenges.
Acknowledging the significant influence of the United States in shaping global events, President Tinubu believes that Trump’s leadership will bring the world closer to peace and prosperity.
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