Gbajabiamila Steps in as Chief of Staff, Akume is SGF Deji Elumoye, Chuks Okocha and Udora Orizu in Abuja President Bola Tinubu yesterday announced the appointment of the Speaker of the House of Representatives,
Femi Gbajabiamila, as his Chief of Staff, and a former Deputy Governor of Jigawa State, Senator Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia, as Deputy Chief of Staff. The President, in a press statement issued by State
House Director of Information, Abiodun Oladunjoye, also named former Governor of Benue State and immediate past Minister of Special Duties, George Akume, as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF).
Later in the afternoon yesterday, Gbajabiamila formally accepted his appointment as the Chief of Staff to the President. In a brief statement, Gbajabiamila appreciated Tinubu for finding him
worthy, saying with his 20 years’ experience at the National Assembly, he was well equipped for the task ahead. He said, "I shall work with Mr. President in discharging the enormous task ahead of
him for the peace and progress of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. I shall give my best when I take office on June 14, 2023 as reflected in Mr. President's official letter." The newly appointed Chief Continued on page 5
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Tinubu: We Will Review Minimum Wage to Reflect Current Realities Identifies welfare, security of Nigerians as priorities Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu has
expressed his administration's readiness to review the present N30,000 National Minimum
Wage, so that it would be in tandem with current global realities.
According to him, security and improved livelihood for Nigerians remain priorities of
his government, with more people-focused economic policies.
The President, who spoke Continued on page 5
Subsidy Removal: NLC Declares War, Begins Nationwide Strike Wednesday TUC opts for further dialogue with FG Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) yesterday directed its members and affiliates to begin nationwide protest and withdrawal of services from next Wednesday, if the federal government fails to compel the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) to reverse the increase in the pump price of petrol. However, the Trade Union Congress (TUC) rejected the strike option and resolved to continue dialogue with government’s negotiation team over the contentious issue of fuel subsidy withdrawal. President Bola Tinubu had during his inaugural speech on Monday, May 29 announced the removal of fuel subsidy. “Subsidy is gone,” Tinubu said. The NNPCL followed up on Continued on page 5
THE PRESIDENT AND HIS NEW AIDES… L-R: The new Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Senator George Akume; President Bola Tinubu and the new Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila after the appointments of Akume and Gbajabiamila...yesterday.
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