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President Tinubu endorses establishment of FCTA youth secretariat
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of Youth secretariat in the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA).
The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, made this known at the ministerial engagement interactive session with FCT youths on the proposed protest, explaining that Tinubu means well for Nigerians and advised them not to join in the proposed protest scheduled for August 1 to 10.
He also urged the youths to always dialogue with the government instead of resorting to violence that may lead to the destruction of lives and property.
According to Wike; “When you asked me that you would love to have a Youth secretariat for the FCTA. I met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu last night and he has approved that we should have the FCTA Youth Secretariat”.
Wike also assured the people that he has also taken their complaint of the Public Complaints Commission appointment which was held by an FCT youth and was taken to Kogi State. He assured them that the president had assured him that he would look into the matter and make amends.
The minister also promised the people that in order to safeguard the people and…..provide adequate security, one additional police station has been approved to be built in each of the six area councils.
“Security is a critical priority in the renewed hope agenda. One police station each has been approved to be built in each area council.”
On the issue of marginalisation, as claimed by the youth of Bwari Area Council, Wike said: “Nobody likes injustice, that is what informed my policy of spreading amenities, when you are happy, allow your neighbour to be happy too, that is what brings peace,” Wike stated, noting that when appointments would be given, he would consider special areas.
Wike convinced the youths of Bwari and AMAC who gathered in the town hall meeting not to join the strike but to embrace dialogue.
The youths assured the Minister that they were not going to be part of the August 1st planned strike.
“An economy that was down for decades cannot be fixed in one year, give us time,” Wike told the youths.
Earlier, youth leaders from Bwari Area Council and the Abuja Municipal Area Council, AMAC who took turns to talk said they preferred dialogue and would not join the planned nationwide protest.
In a related development, the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, inspected a 29 km road construction in Paikon more in Kwali Area Council, adding that he was pleased with the contractor and assured the people that the road would be completed and commissioned in December this year.
By Francesca Hangeior
President Bola Tinubu has stated that the Federal Government is taking concrete steps to protect the dignity and future of every Nigerian child, even as he said plans have been concluded to establish a Child Protection and Development Agency to coordinate all issues affecting Nigerian children in a unified and focused manner.
Tinubu spoke on Thursday during the first regional meeting of the Africa Pathfinder Countries of the Global Alliance on Ending Violence Against Children.
The event was held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The president was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima.
Tinubu said his administration is taking concrete steps to protect the dignity and future of every Nigerian child.
“Our legal frameworks reflect our conviction. From the Child Rights Act to the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act, Nigeria has laid down the statutory foundation for the protection of children.
“But legislation alone does not shield the vulnerable — it is the will behind those laws, and the systems that enforce them, that make the difference.
“That is why our national strategy also embraces prevention and early intervention.
“We are strengthening families and communities through programmes that promote positive parenting, challenge harmful social norms, and provide targeted support to vulnerable households. But we must be honest with ourselves. We cannot protect the child by merely reciting the anthems of their struggles or romanticising their vulnerability, Tinubu said.
He stated that the real hope lies in action — concrete, deliberate action.
“Our commitment must run deep, reaching into the very architecture of our education and health systems. This is the soul of our human capital development strategy,” he said.
Tinubu added that every Nigerian child should grow and learn in a safe environment.
“We aim to ensure that every Nigerian child has the opportunity to grow, learn, and thrive in a safe and nurturing environment. This is not simply a policy objective; it is a moral obligation.
“We are investing in safe schools and embedding socio-emotional learning into our national curriculum.
“We are rolling out the National Guidelines on Alternative Care to ensure that even children without parental care are raised in love, safety, and stability,” he said.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, on Friday announced the release of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, results.
The board disclosed that it is withholding the results of 39,834 candidates over issues relating to examination irregularities.
Recall that over 1.9 million applicants participated in the just-concluded exercise.
JAMB also disclosed that 80 suspects across the country are currently under interrogation for examination fraud, with Anambra State leading the pack with 14 suspects.
JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, stated this on Friday while officially releasing the 2025 UTME.
He also disclosed that while 467 underage candidates met the prescribed minimum score, 50 were engaged in cheating scandal.
A press conference to this effect is ongoing.
Details coming…
The Oloba of Oba-Ile in Akure North Council Area of Ondo State, Oba Joseph Oluwadare Agunbiade, Otutubiosun 1
has joined his ancestors.
Oba Agunbiade who passed on Friday morning reigned for 39 years .
He was aged 84 years.
Sources told newsmen that traditional announcement of the monarch’s demise is however being awaited.
Details shortly…
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