Three press statements from the Hon. Minister of Information

PRESS STATEMENT 1

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA CONDOLENCE MESSAGE ON THE
PASSING OF ARAKUNRIN ROTIMI AKEREDOLU, GOVERNOR OF ONDO STATE
The Federal Government of Nigeria commiserates with the Akeredolu family,
the Government and people of Ondo State, the South-West geopolitical zone,
and the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), on the passing of His Excellency
Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, Governor of Ondo State, on Wednesday
December 27, 2023.

Arakunrin Akeredolu was a towering presence on the legal landscape, rising to
lead the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) at a critical moment in our nation’s
journey. He capped this record of professional excellence with distinguished
service as a public servant and administrator, winning two consecutive terms
as the elected Governor of Ondo State.

His courage and dynamism found recognition in his emergence as the
Chairman of the South-West Governors Forum, a position that he deployed
ceaselessly to champion justice, security, equity and true federalism.
As a committed member of the ruling All Progressives Congress, and a strong
symbol of the progressivism upon which the party and the administration of
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are founded, Arakunrin Akeredolu could always
be counted upon for his forthrightness, and devotion to the wellbeing of
people at the grassroots. At all times, a man of the people.

These multitudes whose causes he championed tirelessly will never forget him.
His developmental legacies as Governor of Ondo State will surely stand the test
of time.

We mourn him deeply, and pray for the repose of his soul.

May the Almighty God grant his family and loved ones the fortitude to bear
this sad and untimely loss.

Mohammed Idris,
Minister of Information and National Orientation,
Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Wednesday, December 27, 2023.

PRESS STATEMENT 2

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA CONDOLENCE MESSAGE ON THE
PASSING OF ALHAJI GHALI UMAR NA’ABBA, FORMER SPEAKER OF THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

The Federal Government of Nigeria commiserates with the Na’Abba
family, and the Government and people of Kano State, on the passing of
Alhaji Ghali Umar Na’Abba, on Wednesday December 27, 2023.

As the second Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives in the 4 th
Republic, Na’Abba earned a name and reputation for himself as a
committed democrat and a fearless politician, who resolutely believed in
the doctrine of separation of powers that is at the foundation of all
functioning democracies.

He fought and survived many political battles, and helped cement the
reputation of the House of Representatives as a pro-people institution.
The legacies of his leadership of the 4 th House of Representatives are still
very much with us, in the legislation passed, and the institutions and
parliamentary precedents established.

In the years since his time in the House, even whilst not in public office,
he remained a bold and forthright politician, respected by all, including
those who did not share his views. There is no doubt that Nigeria’s
democracy is poorer for his passing.

May Almighty Allah grant his family and loved ones the fortitude to bear
this irreparable loss.

Mohammed Idris,
Minister of Information and National Orientation,
Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Wednesday, December 27, 2023.

PRESS STATEMENT 3

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA CONDOLENCE MESSAGE ON THE
DASTARDLY ATTACKS IN PLATEAU STATE

The Federal Government of Nigeria strongly condemns the recent killings
in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau State.

We would like to reiterate the commitment of the President Bola Ahmed
Tinubu Administration to securing every inch of Nigerian territory, and
ensuring that all forms of criminality by terrorists, bandits and militants
are tackled boldly and decisively.

President Tinubu has directed the security agencies to ensure that the
perpetrators of these heinous killings are fished out and brought to
justice.

The President has also directed the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian
Affairs and Poverty Alleviation and other relevant agencies to work with
the Plateau State Government to deliver immediate humanitarian relief
to the affected communities.

The Federal Government acknowledges the deep pains being felt by all
the victims of these attacks, and pledges to scale up collaboration with
and support of the State Governments in the collective task of ensuring
lasting peace and security in Nigeria. At the Federal level, all hands are on
deck across the security and intelligence agencies, to scale up
intelligence-gathering and crisis-response efforts.

We pray for God’s comfort and healing for all the affected communities
and families. May the souls of the dead rest in peace. Amen.

Mohammed Idris,
Minister of Information and National Orientation,
Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Wednesday, December 27, 2023.