Dr. Abdulkarim Obaje

@abdulkarimobaje Professor Foluso Okunmadewa! 🎉 I write on behalf of the NG-CARES family to join the multitude of your students, disciples, colleagues, and well-wishers worldwide in wishing you a Happy Birthday on this special day.

@NGCARESofficial FG Secures $500 Million World Bank Loan To Boost Economic Resilience To tackle pressing economic challenges, Nigeria has secured a $500 million loan from the World Bank to support NG-CARES. Follow story ngcares.gov.ng/fgn/fg-secures…

The government says the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus, NG-CARES, programme has improved the lives and livelihoods of over 15m poor and vulnerable Nigerians between 2021 and 2025. Read More ngcares.gov.ng/community-deve…

Here is to more years of making an impact and inspiring those around you!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY PROF., DR ABDULKARIM OBAJE For: NG-CARES FAMILY

Your guidance and unwavering support have inspired many, fostering a spirit of collaboration, innovation, and commitment to improving the lives of the poor and vulnerable. May this year bring you more joy, good health, vitality, and the fulfillment of all your dreams.

@abdulkarimobaje Professor Foluso Okunmadewa! 🎉 I write on behalf of the NG-CARES family to join the multitude of your students, disciples, colleagues, and well-wishers worldwide in wishing you a Happy Birthday on this special day.

Day 3 Listening Tour of Plateau State. Going down to the grassroots to get a first-hand report of challenges faced by our fellow citizens in the rural communities and to enlighten them about Federal government programs and policies. The first stop was at Nagohom Community, Mazah Ward, Jos North LGA Plateau State where the elders recounted the ordeal. Notable amongst them was the lack of mobile communication networks, which further worsened the state of insecurity, and systematically cut them off from the rest of the country. Other concerns raised are their inability to access some of the palliatives from the Federal Government, lack of clean water; which constantly exposes them to diseases like Cholera, and the absence of a functional health care facility. Next stop was the Barkin Ladi IDP camp which hosts several communities who fled their homes due to incessant attacks by bandits. They are calling on the Federal Government to come to their aid through the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs by providing food, empowerment, and proper clothing for the cold, and deal with the insecurity so they can go back to their homes and farms to have the means to sustain themselves. The president is committed to grassroots engagement. Leave no one behind. This is the end of my listening tour in Plateau State, My Next stop is Nasarawa State. @Asovillanews_ @officialABAT @woye1 @bosuntijani @NGfmafs @Imranmuhdz @PoliceNG @DefenceInfoNG @FMWA_ng @UNOCHA

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On the invitation of the Perm Sec of FCT Secretariat for Budget, Economic Planning, Revenue Generation and Public-Private Partnership, I was at the FCT Secretariat where I briefed the Permanent Secretary and his team on the NG-CARES Programme and the Additional Financing.

Phase 2 of NG-CARES. Dr. Abdulkarim Obaje, the NC NG-CARES Programme briefed the meeting on the third assessment of the results achieved by the States, while the Task Team Leader, Dr. Lire Ersado advocated for more support from State Governments.

This week, I had a tripartite meeting between my office; the Federal CARES Support Unit, the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) Secretariat, and the World Bank Task Team for NG-CARES Programme. We met at the NGF Secretariat where discussions were centered on Hybrid Peer Learning, and

This week, my Office hosted the NG-CARES Annual Review Meeting which takes place once a year to assess and discuss our performance, progress, achievements, and goals over the past year. It was an awesome period of hosting various delegates from the states and Federal.

We’re actively exploring avenues to bolster economic and trade collaboration between Nigeria and Sweden, a focal point of our discussions with Swedish Ambassador Annika Hahn-Englund in my office earlier today. During our meeting, she highlighted the presence of approximately 40 Swedish companies already operating in Nigeria. Ambassador Hahn-Englund also commended the economic reforms undertaken by the President @officialABAT led administration, expressing confidence in their ability to foster growth. I assured her of our commitment to mobilizing domestic resources and engaging the private sector, while attracting foreign direct investments and ensuring equitable access to capital and sustainable financing. We’re also fully dedicated to addressing illegal migration while facilitating legal migration pathways. Also in focus was establishing long-term and sustainable infrastructure financing mechanisms. #bilateralrelations #economicgrowth #BudgetandEconomicPlanning

This administration is steadfast in engaging with critical societal issues, committed to fostering transparency and ethical governance. That’s why I stood alongside Vice President @officialSKSM at the Public Engagement on Youth, Religion, and the Fight against Corruption, as well as the Launch of the Fraud Risk Assessment Project for Ministries, Departments, and Agencies organized by @officialEFCC earlier today. The event highlighted pressing matters such as youth re-orientation, the role of religion in combating corruption, and the implementation of the Fraud Risk Assessment Project across various government entities. This reiterates our unwavering dedication to cultivating a socio-economic landscape characterized by accountability and equity, ensuring the well-being of all citizens.

The WB team attributed the achievements recorded by the NG-CARES Programme to the positive and impactful leadership of the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Alhaji Abubakar Atiku Bagudu. Congratulations…. Suleiman Odapu Information and Communication Officer

We had a productive meeting earlier today at the @FinMinNigeria in Abuja, working on modalities of enhancing Social Investment Programmes for greater transparency and effectiveness. This panel, the Special Presidential Panel on Social Investment Programmes, is chaired by Hon Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Chief Wale Edun and also comprised of Coordinating Minister of Health & Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, Minister of Information & National Orientation, Hon Muhammed Idris Malagi, Minister of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijjani and the Minister of State for Youth, Ayodele Olawande. We have been assigned by President @officialABAT to conduct a thorough review and audit of the financial frameworks and policy guidelines for social investment programs. The goal is to re-engineer the financial architecture and modify implementation procedures for the programs. Committed to implementing transparent governance frameworks, we aim to restore confidence and usher in a new era of accountable operations, prioritizing the benefit of disadvantaged households nationwide.

As the representative of President @officialABAT at the just concluded Third South Summit of the Group of 77 and China, I conveyed his call for a critical review of the global tax system, emphasizing its impact on developing nations, particularly in the taxation of digital economies. Nigeria champions a more equitable tax framework, actively participating in a UN initiative for a Framework Convention on Tax. In my address, I articulated President Tinubu’s support for a two-state solution in the Israel-Palestine conflict and urged international collaboration to tackle challenges such as climate change, cybersecurity, and illicit financial flows. The President underscores the necessity for transparency and accountability in these collective efforts. Our commitment to rebuilding economies, fortifying healthcare systems, and ensuring sustainable livelihoods remains unwavering in the face of global challenges. Technical cooperation, capacity building, and Triangular cooperation play pivotal roles in our strategy. I concluded by delivering the President’s message, urging the Group of 77 to envision a responsive movement aligned with member states’ needs and aspirations, highlighting Nigeria’s steadfast dedication to multilateralism and the Bandung principles. #Nigeria #G77Summit