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  • Buhari salutes SGF Boss Mustapha on 63rd birthday

    President Muhammadu Buhari has described the Secretary to the Federal Government (SGF) Mr Boss Mustapha as “a hardworking and committed public official.”

    In a goodwill message to the SGF on the occasion of his 63rd birthday, the President wrote: “I am proud of your amazing zeal and commitment to duty and your passion for the progress of Nigeria.”

    According to the President, Boss Mustapha “is a team leader who inspires others in addition to his humility, which are essential ingredients of leadership.”

    “Since your appointment as SGF, you have carried out your responsibilities with humility and impressive dedication, and I urge you not to rest on your oars”, President Buhari further noted.

    Buhari, in a statement by the Senior Special Assistant on Media and publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, also wished him many Happy Returns.

  • Buhari re-appoints Boss Mustapha, Abba Kyari

    President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the re-appointment of Mr Boss Mustapha as Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), and Malam Abba Kyari as Chief of Staff (COS) to the President.
    A statement by the President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja on Friday, said both appointments take effect from May 29.

  • Buhari to Jonathan: ‘You will rise again’

    President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja hailed his predecessor, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, for voluntarily conceding defeat at the 2015 general elections, describing him as a true democrat.

    Buhari poured the encomium at the launching of a book titled “My Transition Hours” by Jonathan amidst hundreds of guests from outside and across the country.

    Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, the president said Jonathan’s act of courage had made him a patriotic leader and earned popularity among Africans and other leaders.

    “You are a leader of the past, of now and of the future; you will rise again; I wish you the best you wish yourself, ” Buhari said.

    He called on Nigerians to see elections as contests and should be done in free, fair and peaceful environment.

    He said Nigerians should eschew bitterness, bigotry, hate speech and “promote Nigeria for us and generation yet unborn.

    Jonathan, however, condemned any act of inducement of voters and vote buying during elections in the country, adding that the act was contrary to democratic norms and therefore, wrong.

    The event was graced by hundreds of prominent Nigerians, including former Heads of state Abdulsalam Abubakar, Yakubu Gowon, ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo and the PDP Presidential Candidate Atiku Abubakar.

    The APC National Chairman Adams Oshiomhole, former Vice President Namadi Sambo, Senate President Bukola Saraki, ex-PDP governors and many members of the political class, traditional rulers and members of the diplomatic corps also graced the event.

     

  • MUST READ: Inside the N64 million OSGF website

    The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha on Monday officially launched the redesigned and upgraded OSGF website, with a charge to web managers of government websites to ensure that the contents are continually updated and kept up to date.

    TheNewsGuru reports the website which costs the FG a whopping sum of N64 million, Mustapha is in commitment of the FG to the full operation of the Freedom of Information Act to engender transparency, openness, engagement, and popular participation of the citizens in the governance process.

    He emphasised that a major achievement in the redesign project was the revamped e-Participation platform for citizen participation and engagement in governance, which has been integrated with the website.

    The portal will allow citizens carry out the following: Request for information from Government; Submit an idea to Government; Lodge complaints to Government; Respond to Government; Report issues to Government; and Give compliments to Government.

    The FG scribe stated that the new website was in keeping with the need to lead Ministries Departments and Agencies’(MDAs) compliance with the dictates of Executive Order 001 on the Ease of doing Business, particularly relating to the directive for MDAs to host a functional website.

    He stressed that the functions and responsibilities of the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) made it imperative for it to have a functional website that would deliver information about the structure, policy thrust and activities of the administration on a daily basis.

    According to the SGF, the upgraded OSGF N64 million website project therefore has the following three major components: Redesign and upgrade of OSGF website using newer technology platforms (Laravel and October CMS); Capacity development of Web Development Team (Webmasters), Web Content Providers for the Office, and Acquisition and installation of computer hardware.

    He stated that the OSGF obtained a Clearance Certificate from the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) for the project in line with the Agency’s Act 2007 and Local Content Guidelines as well as Federal Government’s Executive Orders 003 and 005.

    Mustapha disclosed that arrangements were being concluded to train nodal officers from MDAs who will manage the portal, while the OSGF will serve as the Coordination Center.

    Major highlights of the upgraded OSGF website include the following: Home Page; About Us; Offices; Agencies; News & Media; Resources and Contact Us.

    The SGF said the old OSGF website did not reflect the status of the OSGF and was characterized with the following limitations: The technology upon which the website was developed was old, hence limited features; Limited security features which made the website prone to hackers; Media files such as video clips were hosted on external server which is contrary to Government policies; The website did not comply with the standards of operationalisation of Executive Order 001; There was the need to train and retrain staff in this area, and there was also the need for acquisition and installation of computer hardware for the office.

    He commended the Permanent Secretaries for actively participating to ensure that their Offices contents were properly captured. He noted that all Offices were actively engaged in the process leading to the upgrade by their membership of the Web Content Providers Committee

    He added that the upgraded website has numerous resources that are available to the public for their consumption and the OSGF will not hesitate to publish any material that would assist the public and improve governance.

     

  • Buhari appoints Abba Kyari, Boss Mustapha, Emefiele, Ambode, 17 others members of NFSC

    President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday approved the constitution of the National Food Security Council (NFSC).

    The council, to be chaired by the president, will be inaugurated on Monday. It will have as members, the Governors of Kebbi, Taraba, Plateau, Lagos, Ebonyi and Delta States.

    Other members are the Secretary to the Government of the Federation; the Chief of Staff to the President; the National Security Adviser and seven (7) cabinet ministers. The ministers to be represented are for Agriculture and Rural Development; Finance; Interior; Industry, Trade and Investment; Water Resources; Environment; and Budget and National Planning.

    The National Food Security Council will also have as members, the Chief of Defence Staff; the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria; the Directors-General of the State Security Services and the National Intelligence Agency as well as the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service.

    The broad objectives of the council will include, developing sustainable solutions to the farmers–herdsmen clashes; climate change and desertification and their impact on farmland; grazing areas and lakes, rivers and other water bodies; oil spillage and its impact on Niger Delta fishing communities; piracy and banditry; agricultural research institutions and extension services and the problem of smuggling.

    The council will also take interest in regional and global policies and trends that bear implications for food security in Nigeria.

  • ‘We’ve dealt with the Niger Delta issue’ – Minister

    Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, and Chairman of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) board, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, has said the federal government has surmounted challenges in the Niger Delta region to reach full production capability of crude oil in the country.

    Kachikwu made this known while speaking at the Nigeria International Petroleum Summit (NIPS) 2018, and stressed “Africa with its bushes and its wildlife, remains the continent yet untapped; abundant in opportunity”.

    “We’ve dealt with the Niger Delta issue. We have moved from a position where we were producing under 1 million bpd to our full capabilities, he stated.

    He, however, noted that “the clean energy focus is beginning to make irrelevant the vast oil reserves many countries have”.

    In his goodwill message at the summit, Dr. Maikanti Baru, the Group Managing Director (GMD) of NNPC opined that the after 6 decades of petroleum exploration and exploitation in Nigeria, the summit is long overdue.

    “After 6 decades of petroleum exploration and exploitation in Nigeria, this event is long overdue. However, as the popular saying goes, it is better late than never.

    “African countries need to collaborate amongst each other not only in terms of oil/gas but in other key sectors. I call on all to utilize the networking opportunities towards forming strategic partnerships to better our industry and our economies,” he said.

    “Fuel scarcity is a pricing related issue and the government believes it is its duty to supply the nation. We have some issues with marketers.

    “We have been flooding the market. The marketers have asked that we flood the market. We have flooded the market.

    “We give marketers as much as they need. If we give them more than that they will smuggle it out,” he went further to say.

    President Muhammadu Buhari, represented by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, declared the summit opened.

     

  • No alternative to Buhari in 2019 – Boss Mustapha

    The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, on Thursday said there is no alternative to the candidature of President Muhammadu Buhari in the presidential elections scheduled to hold in 2019.

    The SGF also affirmed that Buhari will recontest in 2019 to finish the works he started in 2015.

    Mustapha noted that there is no alternative to Buhari, stressing that other presidential aspirants have nothing to offer.

    The SGF spoke at the Unity Fountain in Abuja, while addressing a rally organized by the Democratic Youth Congress, led by its National Chairman, Kassim Mohammed.

    The group had urged President Muhammadu Buhari to declare his intention to contest in the 2019 elections.

    Mustapha said, “We do not have an alternative to President Muhammadu Buhari for now. I will present your entire message to him. I congratulate you for your support for President Muhammadu Buhari to run in 2019.”

    The SGF, who was represented by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Political Matters, Gideon Sammani, said Buhari was widely known for his stance against corruption and indiscipline, noting that many people feared him because of his uncompromising position on graft.

    Mustapha argued that it was the corrupt individuals that were against the President because they were apprehensive they may be brought to book.

    He added, “We all know that Buhari is transparent, honest. He has come with the change philosophy. He has lived for this, to bring change to this nation. Since his military days, he stood to fight corruption, indiscipline.

    “Many people fear him because he does not compromise corruption and corrupt people are afraid that they will be brought to book. And those who have already looted the treasury of this nation are followed by the security agencies. By the grace of God Buhari will not relent in this fight.”

    “He will continue; The politics of this nation is no more the politics of money or do-or-die politics. Anybody who wants to lead this nation must make sacrifices. Buhari has already transformed and changed the image of leadership and that of our leaders this country, both locally and internationally,” the SGF noted.

    The Convener of the rally, in his remarks, stated that his team was ready to work for Buhari’s re-election in 2019, adding that they were working with over 15 state governors to actualise the goal.

  • [Photos] Osinbajo, Boss Mustapha, Ngige, others attend late Ekwueme’s parade of honour in Abuja

    The remains of former Vice President, Dr Alex Ekwueme, arrived at the presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, for the ‘Parade of Honour’ on Monday in Abuja.

    Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, Minister of Labour and Productivity, Sen. Chris Ngige and other top government officials witnessed the parade.

    Dr. Ekweme who was born on October 21, 1932 in Oko, Orumba North Local Government of Anambra State, died in a London hospital at 10pm on Sunday, November 19, 2017.

  • Nigerians gave us their mandate for free; we can’t afford to disappoint them – SGF, Boss Mustapha

    The newly appointed Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Boss Gida Mustapha, has said the mandates Nigerians freely gave to the incumbent administration must not be taken for granted.

    The SGF noted that Nigerians expected change which the incumbent administration vigorously campaigned for and it would be disappointing to give them (Nigerians) anything less.

    Mustapha, who was appointed on Monday as a replacement for Mr. Babachir Lawal, said these in an interview with State House correspondents after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

    In his words, “We went round and campaigned and sought for their (Nigerians’) mandate; freely they gave us and it behoves on us charged with responsibilities to ensure that we do not disappoint them.

    “The expectations are great out there. You live with families and you know the expectations of families. You live in communities, you know the expectations of those communities. You live in geographical jurisdictions and you know the expectations of those people.

    “But we have come at a time when the resources are very very lean, in some cases not available but I believe with prudent management as being put in place by Mr. President, we will be able to navigate this very difficult terrain and at the end of the day, every Nigerian will have a smile on his face.”

    Mustapha said although the present administration was not promising Nigerians heaven on earth, it could move them from “the current state of squalour in which they were, to a state where there would be hope and expectations.”

    He said if there was hope that things would be better, Nigerians as understanding people would continue to give the government the kind of support that was required to push the nation ahead.

    The new SGF said he would wait to take his oath of office before disclosing what Nigerians should expect from him.

  • [Photos] Buhari hosts new SGF, Boss Mustapha in Aso Villa

    President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday met with the newly appointed Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Boss Gida Mustapha.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports Mustapha’s appointment is coming after the President approved the sack of the suspended former SGF Babachir Lawal; and the Director General of the National Intelligence Agency, Ambassador Ayo Oke.

     

    Prior to his new appointment, Mustapha was Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA). He was appointed by President Buhari on July 24, 2016.