{"id":113386,"date":"2024-06-04T06:33:44","date_gmt":"2024-06-04T10:33:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/africatodaynewsnewyork.com\/?p=113386"},"modified":"2024-06-04T06:33:44","modified_gmt":"2024-06-04T10:33:44","slug":"why-nigerians-must-drop-politics-personal-interest-tinubu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/africatodaynewsnewyork.com\/2024\/06\/04\/why-nigerians-must-drop-politics-personal-interest-tinubu\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Nigerians Must Drop Politics, Personal Interest \u2014 Tinubu"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu has asserted that the completion of critical infrastructure projects across the country by his <a href=\"https:\/\/africadailynews.net\/2023\/05\/22\/looting-with-impunity-the-hallmark-of-apc-maladministration.html\">administration<\/a> was a clear example of what the country was capable of achieving when its leaders decide to work together towards a common goal, irrespective of political divide and personal interest.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Accordingly, he noted that the commissioning of the expanded outer southern expressway, OSEX, completed by the FCT administration, was a testament to the power of collaboration and partnership that goes beyond political and other affiliations.<\/p>\n<p>The President stated this at the presidential commissioning ceremony of the full-scope development of OSEX from Villa roundabout to Ring road 1 (RR1) in Abuja.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em><strong>Read Also: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/africatodaynewsnewyork.com\/2024\/06\/03\/tinubu-cannot-be-excused-from-buharis-failure-tambuwal\/\">Tinubu Cannot Be Excused From Buhari\u2019s Failure \u2014 Tambuwal<\/a><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Tinubu, who was represented by his deputy, Vice President Kashim Shettima, noted that the expanded outer southern expressway held profound significance for the FCT, its residents and visitors.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em>The completion of this project is not only a piece of engineering but a testament to the power of collaboration and partnership.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u2018\u2019It is a shining example of what we can accomplish when we work together towards a common goal, transcending political divide and personal interest for the greater good of our nation,<\/em>\u201d he declared.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cI thank the Minister, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, and his team for quickening development and giving the residents of Abuja renewed hope,\u201d<\/em> he stated, reaffirming his administration\u2019s dedication to enhancing the quality of life for all Nigerians.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, <a href=\"https:\/\/africadailynews.net\/2023\/09\/07\/the-delusions-of-obidients-and-tinubus-strategic-control.html\">Tinubu<\/a> had earlier justified the reintroduction of the old national anthem \u2018Nigeria, we Hail thee,\u2019 stressing that it was a priority for him.<\/p>\n<p>Africa Today News, New York recalls that Tinubu had last week signed a bill bringing back the old national anthem in a move that triggered criticisms from several quarters.<\/p>\n<p>But during a meeting with the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Tinubu dismissed the critics, insisting the reintroduction of the old anthem is not a misplaced priority as some have argued.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/africatodaynewsnewyork.com\/\"><strong>Africa Today News, New York<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu has asserted that the completion of critical infrastructure projects across the country by his administration was a clear example of what the country was capable of achieving when its leaders decide to work together towards a common goal, irrespective of political divide and personal interest. 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