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Tinubu Mourns 40 Tijaniyya Members Killed in Kaduna Crash, Urges Road Safety
President Bola Tinubu expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of 40 members of the Tijaniyya Movement, who lost their lives in a devastating auto accident.
The crash occurred on Sunday as the victims were returning from Kwandari in Plateau State, where they had gathered to celebrate Maulud in Saminaka, Kaduna State.
Their bus tragically collided with a truck in Lere, Kaduna State, leaving many others seriously injured.
In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu conveyed heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased, as well as to the people and governments of both Kaduna and Plateau States.
He shared in the grief of the Tijaniyya Movement and acknowledged the profound loss to the community.
The President also took a moment to pray for the souls of those who perished in the accident and wished a quick recovery for the injured.
In light of this heartbreaking event, he called on the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) to step up its efforts in monitoring highways across the country.
He emphasized the urgent need to improve road safety measures to prevent future accidents and safeguard the lives of Nigerians travelling on the nation’s highways.
The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning for Nigeria, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, shared that the budget Nigeria currently has is too small for the population the country contains.
Speaking on the budget, he said “I would like to say that out of the top 10 most populous countries in the world, we have the smallest national budget.
“Should we continue with a budget that leaves our populace with one of the smallest budgets, or should we consider how we can mobilise more resources?”
Former US President and first Black president, Barack Obama, speaks on leadership and gender. He spoke about how it would be nice for women to be in charge every now and then, as it would strike a balance and advance the government.
“Even when I was President, I sometimes fantasized about if you put women in charge of every government for like two years, and then just kind of saw, ‘All right, how are things going?’”
“I have a strong belief that things wouldn’t be perfect, but they’d be better. I’m confident about that. I really do,” he added.
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, speaks on the state of the country and President Tinubu’s reign.
He analyses it and shares how Tinubu has made tough decisions. “About three years ago, President Bola Tinubu assumed office amid some very significant and structural challenges, and physical challenges.”
“His administration chose to confront the long-standing distortions rather than postpone them, and those decisions were indeed very difficult and were not politically convenient. And because of those decisions, Nigerians have borne some real costs.”
“Today, however, Nigeria is moving from the difficult work of reforms and stabilisation towards a new phase of growth and shared prosperity.”
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