BOT chairmanship: APC governors move against 
Tinubu, Atiku


- The crisis in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) seems to be taking a new 

dimension

- Governors in the party have resolved to be the ultimate power brokers

- The governors have decided to choose their own foot-soldiers in the party

The feud between the chairman of the APC, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun and the 

National Leader of the party, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu may have taken a new dimension

[caption id="attachment_1035354" align="alignnone" width="799"] No longer at 

peace! Oyegun and Tinubu's feud threatening to tear the APC apart[/caption]

Governors under the platform of the APC have resolved to use the opportunity to 

hold a tight grip on the party, NAIJ.com has been informed.

A high ranking member of the party confided in NAIJ.com that the feud between 

Oyegun and Tinubu came up at the last meeting of the APC govemors.

READ ALSO: 2019 Election: 9 governors to leave APC of the APC governors.

as ruling party crisis deepens

The party chieftain who was privy to the meeting, but choose to remain anonymous
because he is not authorised to speak on party affairs said the governors wants to take
advantage of the vacant Board of Trustees chairmanship position in the party to
‘hijack’ the party.

His words:The suggestion was brought forward by a governor in the North-west
region and met little resistance from the other governors.

‘‘Instead, they quickly started mapping out the strategy to perfect their plans, which 
was when they came up with hijacking the vacant BOT position.’’

Tinubu and former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar were at loggerheads over the

position in the past, but the disposition of President Muhammadu Buhari, who has 

shown no interest in party politics since he came on board made the duo forget the 

idea.

While Tinubu was angling for the former interim chairman of the party, Bisi Akande to 

take over the position, Atiku was positioning himself for BOT leadership.

Tinubu and Atiku seem to have sheath their sword since then as Tinubu’s call for 

Oyegun’s resignation was immediately backed by a similar call from Atiku

[caption id="attachment_1057685" align="alignnone" width="799"] Atiku Abubakar 

is still rumoured to be interested in the presidency in 2019[/caption]

Another source close who is in the know of the APC governors’ plan, opined that the 

state chief executives are likely to have their way.

‘‘They are in the majority, and to make matters worse, governors loyal to Tinubu who 

are actually few in number were absent at the meeting.

‘‘While those close to Atiku were actively involved in the plans of their colleagues,’’ he
said.

READ ALSO: I can never disrespect Tinubu, Buhari’s minister declares

When NAIJ.com probed further to find out those likely to be backed by the governors for 

the coveted position, the source said the governors are yet to settle for anyone, but he 

quickly added that, ‘‘they are likely to settle for someone from the north, since Oyegun 

is from the south.’’

Meanwhile, the governors have also resolved to start contributing financially to the 

sustenance of the party, especially at the national level.

NAIJ.com exclusive report few weeks back detailed how Tinubu has withdrawn his 

financial support for the party since his feud with Oyegun began, which had caused 

panic in the headquarters.

‘‘The party hierarchy reached out to the governors and they have promised to start 
sending something to us regularly and we are a grateful for that,’’ a staff of the APC
told NAIJ.com.

I stand with Buhari and APC - Tinubu warns

– Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that all speculation regarding rifts in
the APC must be dumped in the thrash

– Tinubu said he still stands in alliance with Buhari and the APC

– The APC chieftain went on say that he is not going to float any new
political party

Chief Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked Nigerians to shun news making the rounds,
regarding the alleged divide within the All Progressives Congess (APC).

Chief Bola Ahmed Tinubu has warned Nigerians about spreading false reports 

that he is in disagreement with Buhari and the APC.

The APC co-founder made the disclosure in an address to Nigerians via one of the

APC-run Facebook pages. 

According to the statement titled: “Stop all these media nonsense, I stand with 

Buhari and APC”. 

Tinubu said: “Its all falacy, am fine with Mr president, there is no cause for alarm, I 

don’t need to be living in Aso Rock before you know I am in government, VP 

Osinbajo is there, Abike Dabiri is there, Fashola is there, Lai Muhammed, Fayemi, 

Fowler and so many others are all there, I and the President still discuss time to 

time about national issues. 

“Tinubu while speaking in Lagos asked the people to disregard what they read on 

media, attributing it to the handwork of the mischief makers, he further said, Yes we 

may have had our own disagreement, which is the beauty of democracy, we are not 

forming any party neither are we going anywhere. We built and nurtured APC to its 

present state and together we must make it work.”

Meanwhile, Governor Simon Lalongsaid on Monday, November 21, that the South 

West All Progressives Congress (APC) governors who were absent at the Saturday 

APC Mega Gubernatorial rally in Akure, Ondo, had sent in their apologies and 

given cogent reasons for their absence. 

He said that the national leader of the party, Tinubu, was not at the rally due to ill-

health. 

Lalong, who is the Chairman of Ondo APC Governorship Campaign Council, made 

this known to State House correspondents after a closed door meeting with 

President Muhammadu Buhari in the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Presidency speaks on Buhari's ambitions for 2019 election

– Presidency replies Buba Galadima on his suggestions that Buhari would be
abandoned by his party if he decides to contest in 2019

– Garba Shehu describes such speculations as unfounded and utterly
ridiculous, saying that the president enjoys strategic relationship with
ordinary Nigerians

– He also recalled the Galadima’s disagreement with Buhari, which started in
2011

President Muhammadu Buhari

The presidency has denied reports that Muhammadu Buhari would be alone if he 

decided to run for the presidential office in 2019. 

Garba Shehu, the presidential spokesman, in a statement made available to 

NAIJ.com, said that Nigerians are the backbone of his mandate and the only reason 

he ran for the office is to protect them against the rapacious merchants of 

corruption, who have held Nigeria back for decades. 

The presidency reacted to the allegations by a former CPC member, Alhaji Buba 

Galadima that President Buhari would be abandoned by the people in 2019. 

READ ALSO: Momodu disagrees with GEJ, lists reasons WHY he must return come 

2019

 On his own part, Mr Shehu defined his suggestions as unfounded and utterly 

ridiculous, adding that Galadima’s calculation and prediction is utterly confused 

and misleading. 

He said the masses are solidly behind Buhari because the incumbent president is 

not stealing their money and their future, that the president’s enormous goodwill 

remains ever strong because the people are convinced the president is acting in

their best interest, despite the temporary unintended consequences of reforms.

The statement reads in part: “President Muhammadu Buhari is far from isolation. He 

enjoys a very strategic relationship with ordinary Nigerians. This relationship is as 

solid a the proverbial rock. If Buba Galadima thinks that because he has no role and no

job in this government that means the president is isolated he is putting himself up to 

ridicule.

 “Galadima cannot speak for the masses as far as their steadfast loyalty to Buhari is 

concerned. While acknowledging that Galadima was entitled to advance his own 

political agenda and didn’t have the right to decide for ordinary voters.” 

The presidential spokesman recalled that Buba Galadima’s disagreement with 

President Buhari was based on principle. He clarified that the Nigerian leader is 

committed to level playing field and would not want anyone to link his name to 

injustice. 

Shehu added that Galadima’s disagreement with Buhari started in 2011 when a 

group within the party, orchestrated an organisational mess by which the CPC 

embarked on the imposition and substitution of candidates for cash payments at 

the expense of those duly and democratically elected. 

READ ALSO: A message to President Buhari and ex-president Jonathan 

“Muhammadu Buhari was embarrassed by the incidents and complaints about the 

imposition and substitution of candidates, adding that he, as a democrat, would not 

suppress the will of the people to please selfish interests. Consequently, he dispensed 

with the service, such as they are, of Buba Galadima; ran and won the 2015 Elections 

without them. Let Buba Galadima go to his constituency, stand for election and see 

what will happen to him,” concluded Mal. Garba Shehu. 

Meanwhile, the former president Goodluck Jonathan has denied his interest to run 

for the presidency in 2019.

 

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on November 20, called him an icon and 

added that Nigerians earnestly yearned for his return to government. 

Goodluck Jonathan, who turned 59 on November 20, was defeated by Muhammadu 

Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC) during the 2015 election.

Tinubu cannot attend rallies because
he is sick - Lalong


– Tinubu was not at the rally in Akure due to ill health, Governor Simon
 Lalong reveals

– The Plateau state governor says all prominent APC members who failed to
 attend the rally had offered cogent excuses

– Lalong says it is no big deal to not have Tinubu present at certain rallies

Governor Lalong said on Monday, November 21, that the South West All
Progressives Congress governors who were absent at the Saturday APC Mega
Gubernatorial rally in Akure, Ondo, had sent in their apologies and given cogent
reasons for their absence.

Ex-governor of Lagos state was notably absent,as President Buhari led
the APC to a grand rally in Ondo state.

He said that the national leader of the party, Tinubu, was not at the
rally due to ill-health.

Lalong, who is the Chairman of Ondo APC Governorship Campaign Council,
made this known to State House correspondents after a closed door meeting
with President Muhammadu Buhari in the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The Akure APC rally, which was witnessed by President Muhammadu Buhari,
Senate President Bukola Saraki, and other prominent members of the party, was
attended by only Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun from the South West.

The APC governors from Imo, Kano, Kogi, Jigawa, Nasarawa and Edo states
attended the rally.

The governors of Lagos, Oyo and Osun states, Mr. Akinwumi Ambode, Sen. Abiola
Ajimobi and Mr. Rauf Aregbosola respectively, as well as former governor of Lagos
State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, were also absent at the event.

According to The Punch, Governor Lalong, who was accompanied by the Minister 

of Mines and Steel Development, Dr Kayode Fayemi, however, explained that all 

the prominent APC personalities who failed to attend the rally had offered useful 

and convincing explanations. 

He said that the national leader of the party, Tinubu, was not at the rally due to ill-

health. 

He said: “We explained their absence.They sent in their apologies. You heard what 

happened there.

 “As far as we are concerned, the President, who is the leader of the party, was at the 

rally. The national chairman was also there, as far as we are concerned, everybody was

there.

 “If a leader was not there and he said he was not there because of ill-health, we prayed 

that God will heal him.” 

Lalong said he was in the Villa to thank the President for attending the Ondo rally.

 He said: “We have come to thank the President for going to Ondo for the grand finale 

rally.’’

 Tinubu, who is being addressed as National leader of the APC, had opposed the

 emergence of Rotimi Akeredolu as APC governorship candidate in Ondo.

He, therefore, demanded the resignation of the national chairman of the party,

Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, whom he said had derailed from the path of 

progressives.

Odigie-Oyegun, however, dismissed the call, saying the party’s primary election 

was free and fair.

ENTERTAINMENT

The Headies Awards 2016 – Complete Nominee List

BEST RECORDING OF THE YEAR

A non-voting category for the best single recording by an artiste or group in

the year under review.

1. EMERGENCY – D’BANJ
2. PRAY FOR ME – DAREY FEAT. SOWETO CHOIR
3. LOVE DON’T CARE – SIMI
4. ORENTE – ADEKUNLE GOLD  

5. SOMETHING GOOD IS HAPPENING – BRYMO

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR

An individual responsible for producing the most acclaimed song or album in

the year under review.

1. DJ COUBLON ‘GOOD TIME & RABA’
2. PHEELS – ‘PICK UP & LAGOS BOYS’ – OLAMIDE
3. LEGENDURY BEATS – ‘FINAL – BABA NLA’ WIZKID 
4. YOUNG JOHN – ‘MAMA’ – KISS DANIEL
5. MASTAKRAFT – ‘FADA FADA’, ‘CONNECT’ – PHYNO 
6. OSCAR HERMAN-ACKAH – ‘PRAY FOR ME’ – DAREY
BEST MUSIC VIDEO
A voting category for the best conceptualist, best directed and most exciting
video in the year under review. This award goes to the video director.
1. EMERGENCY (D’BANJ) – UNLIMITED LA
2. MARY (SEYI SHAY) – MEJI ALABI
3. SOLDIER (FALZ THA BAD GUY) – CLARENCE PETERS
4. MADE FOR YOU – BANKY W
5. BAD – TIWA SAVAGE FEAT. WIZKID – SESAN
BEST R&B/POP ALBUM

A category for the best R&B/Pop Album in the year under review (by single 

individual or group).

1. NEW ERA – KISS DANIEL
2. WANTED – WANDE COAL
3. KLITORIS – BRYMO
4. NAKED – DAREY
5. SEYI OR SHAY – SEYI SHAY 

BEST R&B SINGLE

A category for the best R&B single in the year under review (by a single 

individual or group).

1. LOVE DON’T CARE – SIMI
2. MADE FOR YOU – BANKY W
3. SUPER WOMAN – WANDE COAL
4. PRAY FOR ME – DAREY
5. ADUKE – TJAN
6. SMILE – SHAYDEE

BEST POP SINGLE

A category for the best pop single in year under review (by single
individual or group)

    1. MAMA – KISS DANIEL

    2. FINAL (BABA NLA) – WIZKID

    3. PICK UP – ADEKUNLE GOLD

    4. OSINACHI – HUMBLESMITH FEAT. DAVIDO

    5. REGGAE BLUES – HARRYSONG FEAT. OREZI, IYANYA, 

        OLAMIDE, KCEE

    6. EMERGENCY – D’BANJ

    7. FADA FADA – PHYNO FEAT. OLAMIDE

    8. MONEY – TIMAYA FEAT. FLAVOUR

BEST REGGAE/DANCEHALL SINGLE


A category for the best Reggae/Dancehall single in the year under review (by single

individual or group).

  1. 1. NO KISSING’ – PATORANKING FT SARKODIE

  2. BODY HOT – PRAIZ FT. JESSE JAGZ & STONE BWOY

  3. JAGA LOVE – JESSE JAGZ

  4. OLOWO – CYNTHIA MORGAN

  5. PAM PAM – KETCHUP

  6. TIMAYA – I LIKE THE WAY

BEST RAP ALBUM

A Non-Voting Category for the Best Album By A Rap Artiste Or Group In Year 

Under Review.

  1. EYAN MAYWEATHER – OLAMIDE 

  2. POWERFUL – ILL BLISS 

 

  3. STORIES THAT TOUCH – FALZ 

  4. LIL’ KESH – YAGl

BEST COLLABO

voting category for the best R&B, Pop or Hip-hop collaborative track 

(including cameos).

  1. SOLDIER – FALZ FEAT. SIMI

  2. REGGAE BLUES – HARRYSONG FEAT. OREZI, IYANYA,

      OLAMIDE, KCEE

  3. OSINACHI – HUMBLESMITH FEAT. DAVIDO

  4. WAIT – SOLIDSTAR FEAT. TIWA SAVAGE

  5. NO KISSING – PATORANKING FEAT. SARKODIE

  6. MONEY – TIMAYA FEAT. FLAVOUR

BEST RAP SINGLEA

voting category for a single (released on-air) recording of a rap.

  1. EYAN MAYWEATHER – OLAMIDE

  2. ASAMALEKUN – REMINISCE

  3. JAGABAN – YCEE

  4. CHUKWU AGOZI GOGI – ILL BLISS

  5. AGU JI NDI MEN – A-Q

  6. SHOW YOU SOMETHING – BOOGEY

BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE(MALE)

A non-voting category for the single male artiste with the most outstanding

vocal performance on a single song or album.

   1. BRYMO – SOMETHING GOOD IS HAPPENING

   2. DAREY FEAT. SOWETO CHOIR – PRAY FOR ME

   3. SHAYDEE – SMILE

   4. WANDE COAL – SUPER WOMAN

   5. RIC HASSANI – GENTLEMAN

BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (FEMALE)

A non-voting category for the single female artiste with most outstanding 

vocal performances on a single song or album.

    1. SIMI – LOVE DON’T CARE

    2. SEYI SHAY – RIGHT NOW

    3. ARAMIDE FEAT. ADEKUNLE GOLD – LOVE ME

    4. OMAWUMI FEAT. ANGELIE KIDJO – PLAY NA PLAY

NEXT RATED

This category is a voting category for the most promising upcoming act

in the year under review.

     1. YCEE

     2. TEKNO

     3. MR. EAZI

     4. HUMBLESMITH

     5. ARAMIDE

HIP HOP WORLD REVELATION

A voting category for the best new artiste in the year under review.

      1. KISS DANIEL – NEW ERA

      2. SEYI SHAY – SEYI OR SHAY

      3. LIL’ KESH – YAGI

      4. RUNTOWN – GHETTO UNIVERSITY

LYRICIST ON THE ROLL

A non-voting category for the Rap Artiste with the best lyrical depth and 

performance on a single song or album.

1. ILL BLISS – CHUKWU AGOZI GOGI
2. REMINSCE – ASALAMALEKU
3. YCEE – JAGABAN
4. BOOGEY – SHOW YOU SOMETHING
5. A-Q – AGU JI NDI MEN’

6. MODENINE – NO MATTER WHAT 

BEST STREET-HOP ARTISTE

A voting category for the artiste whose songs are inspired by the streets. 

Such song should captain lingua, which may also be originated by the artiste

and popular on the street.
   1. OLAMIDE – WHO YOU EPP
   2. AJEBUTTER FEAT. FALZ – BAD GANG
   3. KOKER – KO LE WERK
   4. YCEE – JAGABAN
   5. SMALL DOKTA – GBERA
   6. 2T BOYS – CUSTOMER DADA NI

BEST ‘ALTERNATIVE’ SONG

A voting category for the artiste whose songs reflect any form or style
of music which falls outside the mainstream of recent or past popular
musical trends.

      1. PICK UP – ADEKUNLE GOLD
      2. SOMETHING GOOD IS HAPPENING – BRYMO
      3. YOU SUPPOSE KNOW – BEZ
      4. WAIT FOR ME – JOHNNY DRILLE
      5. GENTLEMAN – RIC HASSANI

ALBUM OF THE YEAR

A voting category for the best album (solo or group) in year under review, that 

meets judges requirements of excellence (Songwriting, production, rendition

and promotion) and acceptability (Sales and popularity).

      1. STORIES THAT TOUCH – FALZ
      2. NEW ERA – KISS DANIEL
      3. WANTED – WANDE COAL
      4. SEYI OR SHAY – SEYI SHAY

ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

Most critically and commercially adjudged artiste in the year under review. 

Overall most successful artiste for the year under review.

      1. WIZKID
      2. TIWA SAVAGE
      3. FALZ
      4. YEMI ALADE
      5. OLAMIDE

SONG OF THE YEAR

A voting category for the most popular song in the year under review.
    1. FINAL (BABA NLA) – WIZKID
    2. OSINACHI – HUMBLESMITH FEAT. DAVIDO
    3. PICK UP – ADEKUNLE GOLD
    4. REGGAE BLUES – HARRYSONG FEAT.
    5. FADA FADA – PHYNO FEAT. OLAMIDE

AFRICAN ARTISTE

A non-Nigerian award category for an individual African artiste or group with

the most outstanding achievement, impact and infiltration into the Nigerian 

music scene in the year under review.
          1. SAUTI SOL
          2. CASPER NYOVEST
          3. DJ MAPHORISA
          4. STONEBWOY
          5. SARKODIE

Tekno Believes He’s Bigger Than Headies “Next Rated” Nomination

After several deep thoughts and calculation, rave of the moment Tekno 

has established by calculation that he is bigger than the Headies Next Rated category.

The Triple MG star is nominated alongside rapper Ycee and Starboy act Mr.
 Eazi at  the 2016 Headies Awards.

Tekno wrote in an Instagram post, “Next rated after how many years! Let’s be 
honest pls ”

The Next Rated category has generated controversy in recent years. Tekno

remains the favorite to win the award despite his outrage withrapper Ycee 

lurking.You can check out the Headies nominations here

ENTERTAINMENT

Tekno Reaffirms His Love for Genevieve By Drawing Her | Photo

SINGER Tekno last week says his love for actress Genevieve Nnaji is never going to die.

Apparently, he meant it. Tekno, who turns 24 in December has now released a painting 

he did in honor of the love of his life, Genevieve Nnanji who turns 38 next year.

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OMG! The act of this 26-year-old Ghanaian murderer will scare you

NOVEMBER 16, 2016 BY AMALA GIST LEAVE A COMMENT

A 26-year-old Ghanaian man who was identified as Osman Yakubu, was arrested for Killing his boss, Mrs Lucy Perah Tawiah, at her home in Abelemkpe, Accra, Ghana. Na wa oh, wetin this woman for don do wey go make the boy kill am?

The murder which reportedly occurred on November 12, was said to have happened after he attacked Lucy, with a machete and a pair of scissors. He also inflicted wounds on two other house helps who had attempted to help their madam who was already bleeding out.

Lucy was reportedly a former principal of St.Monica’s Training College
in Asante Mampong.

Narrating the incident, DSP Edward Tetteh who is the Tesano District
Police Commander, said:
“On Saturday, the suspect, Osman Yakubu, used two machetes and a pair
of scissors which he had in his possession to commit the heinous
crime. Without any invitation, he entered the hall of the deceased’s
one storey building at Abelemkpe around 9pm on Saturday, wielding the
machetes. When he was asked by Michael Abiesa 24 and Raymond
Achinekwa, 23, both house helps of the deceased what he wanted at the
hall, Osman immediately inflicted deep cuts on various parts of their
bodies. He cut Michael in such a way that he collapsed instantly.

He then proceeded to Lucy Peprah Tawiah’s room, inflicted wounds on
the nape of her neck, face , head and then stabbed her with the pair
of scissors he had with him. A taxi driver, Bonney Djanison whoattempted to come to their rescue, following the screams he heard from

the house also sustained wounds on his arm.”

Na wa oo!

Nigeria will emerge world leader in emission reduction – Buhari

President Buhari delivers National Statement at the High Level Segment of COP 22 in Marakkech, Morocco, on 15th November, 2016. 

President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria wil be one of the world’s best examples in emission reduction.

The President made this known on Tuesday in his statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity,

 Mr. Femi Adesina, at the 22nd Session of the Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change taking place in Marrakech, Morocco.

Buhari, in the statement, outlined the Federal Government’s plan toward aligning with the global objectives on climate change and ensuring inclusive growth and environmental sustainability.

The president declared his administration’s resolve to ensure that policies put in place to address climate change would make the country emerge as one of the world’s best examples of how reducing emissions could benefit the environment and the economy.

He said, “In Nigeria, we are launching a strategic plan for the implementation of our Intended Nationally Determined Contributions.

“We have equally embraced the issuance of green bonds as innovative means and alternative way of raising climate finance both locally and internationally.

“We cannot afford to wait until 2020. We are already making far reaching changes in all sectors of our economy, including through substantially increasing the use of climate smart agriculture and diversification of our energy mix through renewable and efficient gas power.

’’He said that the changes also included creating more efficient, cleaner and lower-carbon oil and gas sector, especially through a gas to energy programme and initiating the implementation of clean-up of the Ogoni-Land in the Niger-Delta region.

The President stated that Nigeria planned to reduce emissions by 20 per cent by the year 2030, with the intention of raising the target to 45 per cent, with the support of the international community.

He said, “We have reflected our determination for green growth in my country’s ambitious Intended Nationally Determined Contribution.

“We have also announced plans to reduce emissions by 20 per cent by the year 2030, with the intention of raising this target to 45 per cent, with the support of the international community.

“This is one of Africa’s most ambitious Intended Nationally Determined Contributions – covering all emissions from all parts of the economy.

”Buhari noted that Nigeria has no choice but to key into the global action on climate change.He said, “In Nigeria for instance, the impact is being felt by the more than 2.1 million people displaced by devastating floods that the country has continued to suffer since 2012.

“If not addressed by 2050, the human and financial cost would be colossal.

“For us in Nigeria, the larger dimension of the challenge goes beyond emission rights. Survival rights are also at stake.

”The President told the gathering of the agreement at the 71st session of the UN General Assembly that climate threats and security threats go hand in hand and called for concerted efforts on them.

He said, “The Lake Chad Basin for example, has shrunk to a mere 10 per cent of its original size, and this has seriously affected the livelihood of over five million people and contributed to the growth of insecurity in the region, including the emergence of Boko Haram as a terrorist group.

“Hence the urgent need to resuscitate Lake Chad.

 In this regard, I seize this opportunity to express gratitude and appreciation to those who  have responded to our call and to encourage other well-meaning partners to join in our  efforts to revive the Lake Chad Basin.

 ”He expressed the readiness of Nigeria to join hands for the change that the whole world was working toward.He said, “We, therefore, stand ready to engage in meaningful partnerships to tackle the menace, and call on our neighbours and developing partners to fulfil their financial obligations in support of efforts to mitigate the negative impacts of climate change.

”He also called on world leaders to “recommit ourselves to the achievement of the goals outlined in the Paris Agreement that we collectively signed in 2015 for the benefit of this and future generations.

”President Buhari disclosed that Nigeria had submitted its instrument of ratification for the new global agenda on climate change.

“We urge others to do the same in order to make the world a safe place.”