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05/05/2025

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25/11/2024

STATE HOUSE PRESS STATEMENT

PRESIDENT TINUBU ASSURES OF GREATER ECONOMIC OUTPUT, WELCOMES THIRD QUARTER GDP GROWTH FIGURE

President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians of better economic output as the economy continues to expand following the newly released third quarter Gross Domestic Product report by the National Bureau of Statistics.

According to the NBS, Nigeria's GDP grew by 3.46%, compared to the 3.19% growth recorded in the second quarter.

The growth in GDP shows that President Tinubu's quest for a more robust boost in the economy and, by extension, a better standard of living for all Nigerians is on course.

The 3.46% growth indicates Nigeria is recovering from the reforms' unintended effects.

President Tinubu said his administration has not and will never forget his promise of a $1 trillion economy by 2030. He assured that once the economy is rebased by early 2025 to capture its dynamism and record significant changes that have occurred in different sectors, the country will be on its way to shared prosperity.

The latest GDP growth in the third quarter is driven by key sectors such as Agriculture, Transport, Education, Health, Real Estate, Finance and Insurance, ICT, Trade, and Manufacturing.

This performance once again shows that the reforms embarked upon by the Tinubu administration to reposition the economy and ensure better fiscal management are beginning to yield fruits.

The proposed tax reforms also indicate the administration's resolve to reduce the tax burden on small businesses and spread prosperity to the poor. The new Tax regime seeks to promote equity by reducing what is known as the headquarters effect—a situation where states where company headquarters are based get more benefits because their taxes for the whole nation are remitted—in favour of spatial and demographic equity.

President Tinubu said, "I am excited by the latest report from the National Bureau of Statistics that our economy grew in the third quarter more than last quarter and even beyond projected estimates. While I welcome this development, the latest figure also shows the much work that needs to be done. We won't rest until Nigerians feel the positive impacts in their pockets and experience a better living standard. My administration remains committed to the welfare of our people."

The top contributing sectors to GDP in Q3 2024 are Agriculture 28.65%, ICT 16.35%, Trade 14.78%, Manufacturing 8.21%, Crude Oil 5.57%, Finance & Insurance 5.51% and Real Estate 5.43%.

Sunday Dare
Special Adviser to the President
(Media and Public Communications)
November 25, 2024

29/10/2024

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu on Tuesday launched the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem and Appeal Fund....

29/10/2024

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24/10/2024

OIL EXPLORATION: Governor Ododo Seeks Partnership to accelerate investment
..as FG reaffirms Kogi an oil producing state

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has called for collaboration between the state and the federal government towards accelerating investment in the exploration of oil resources in the state.

Governor Ododo made the call on Thursday, when he paid a working visit to the minister of state petroleum resources (oil) Senator Heineken Lokpobiri in Abuja.

While restating his administration’s commitment to providing enabling environment for investors and their investments, Governor Ododo expressed willingness of the Kogi State government to cooperate with the federal government to ensure that oil exploration in the state comes on stream in line with the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to pursue oil exploration in the frontier basins in Nigeria.

On his part, the minister of state for petroleum resources (oil) Senator Heineken Lokpobiri reaffirmed the status of Kogi as an oil producing state and pledged the commitment of the federal government towards mobilizing investments to explore the huge oil deposits in Kogi State.

The minister stated that the Petroleum Industry Act mandates the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) to explore frontier basins and pledged the federal government’s determination to deploy funds to unlock new discoveries and exploration of oil in Nigeria.

The minister also commended Governor Ododo for his giant strides in providing good governance to the people of the state.

Kogi State became the first oil producing state in Northern Nigeria following the affirmation of the discovery of oil in commercial quantities by the federal government in 2022.

Ismaila Isah

Special Adviser on Media to the Governor
October 24, 2024

14/10/2024

If you don't give up, it will soon be your time and turn for congratulations!!!

Happy New Week

His Excellency, Governor Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo Lovers!!!

11/10/2024

Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu: To Whom the Cap Fit

As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu gears up to rejig his cabinet, several names of potential appointees, as well as those who may step down, have been circulating within political circles. Among these names are prominent figures like Babatunde Raji Fashola, Nasir El-Rufai, and of course, Dr. Ramatu Tijj...

06/06/2024

Photo Story: His Excellency Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo Na Our Choice!

Kogites Loves You Sir!!!

04/06/2024

Two days ago, His Excellency Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo officially flagged off this year’s wet season farming in Geregu, Ajaokuta local government area to signal his commitment to ensuring food security and sustainable agricultural practice in Kogi State.

According to His Excellency, "It is our hope that the allocation of 75% of the farmland already cleared and being prepared for this year’s farming to youth and women will mark a significant turn around in the development of agriculture in our state."

Congratulations to the beneficiaries

04/06/2024

Photo: His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo and some of the CUSTECH students rescued from Kìdnãppers.

God bless Kogi State

02/02/2024

GOVERNOR ODODO CONDOLES WITH VICE PRESIDENT SHETTIMA OVER DEMISE OF STEP MOTHER

Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has condoled with Vice President Kashim Shettima over the death of his step mother, Hajia Hauwa Kormi who died in the early hours of Thursday at the age of 69 in Maiduguri, the Borno State Capital.

The Governor described the death of Hajia Hauwa Kormi as a great loss to the family of Vice President Kashim Shettima and the people of Borno State.

He urged the Vice President and his family to take solace in the fact that the late Hajia Hauwa led a fulfilled life that was characterized by the fear of almighty Allah.

“As Muslims, we believe death is the divine end of our journey on earth and the late Hajia Hauwa Kormi, the step mother of Vice President Kashim Shettima has completed her assignment on earth”, the Governor noted.

He prayed for the peaceful repose of the soul of the deceased and for Allah to grant the Vice President and his family the fortitude to bear the loss.

Ismaila Isah
Special Adviser to the Governor on Media.
February 2, 2024

Kogi State Governor, H. E Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo