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PENGASSAN has reacted to the Presidency regarding Vice President Kashim Shettima's remarks criticizing its strike due to a dispute with the Dangote refinery, stating that the nation is bigger than both Dangote and the Presidency. Festus Osifo, the National President of PENGASSAN, remarked that the nation's importance surpasses that of both Dangote and the Presidency. Osifo stated that PENGASSAN is committed to safeguarding the employment of its members who were dismissed by the Dangote refinery for becoming part of the association. He assured that this commitment will be fulfilled whenever the opportunity arises. He said, “Of course the nation is bigger than PENGASSAN, the way it’s bigger than Dangote and the Presidency. We have a mandate to protect the jobs of our members, that we will discharge whenever the need arises. “Should this same event occur again tomorrow, our approach will be exactly the same.”

I love how Nigeria is being led by illiterates. This one just said something that should never have been made public 😂😂😂. Imagine Trump saying something like this about Elon Musk. The level of illiteracy in the Nigerian government today is alarming, and it can only drag the country backward.

As we commence a new work week and month, here’s a summary of some key activities of mine at the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) in January 2025. I look forward to the activities in the new month and I implore you to follow me on this journey as we strive to end energy poverty in our dear country, Nigeria.

On a personal note, thank you for placing your confidence in me as your president. Your trust humbles me, and I promise to continue serving you diligently and wholeheartedly.   We will continue to embark on necessary reforms to foster sustainable growth and prosperity for our nation.   I seek your cooperation and collaboration at all times as we pursue our goal of a one trillion-dollar economy. Let us stay focused and united. We are on the right path to building a great Nigeria that will work for everyone. Let us not get distracted by a tiny segment of our population that still sees things through the prisms of politics, ethnicity, region, and religion.   CITIZENSHIP To achieve our national goals and objectives, we must become better citizens and be uncompromising in our devotion and allegiance to Nigeria.   Citizens' moral rectitude and faith in our country are fundamental to the success of the Renewed Hope Agenda. In 2025, we will commit to promoting adherence to ethical principles, shared values, and beliefs under the National Identity Project.   I will unveil the National Values Charter, already approved by the Federal Executive Council, in the first quarter of 2025. I will launch an ambitious national orientation campaign that fosters patriotism and love for our country and inspires citizens to rally together. The Charter will promote mutual commitments between the government and citizens and foster trust and cooperation among our diverse population and between the government and the citizens.   As far-reaching and foundational as our reforms are, they can produce the desired outcomes only through shared common values and identities and unconditional love for our country.   The Youth Confab will begin in the first quarter of 2025, a testament to our commitment to youth inclusiveness and investment as nation-builders. The Ministry of Youth will soon announce the modalities for selecting the conference's representatives from our diverse, youthful population.   Dear Compatriots, I urge you to continue believing in yourselves and keeping faith in our blessed country.   Let me use this New Year's message to urge our governors and local council chairpersons to work closely with the central government to seize emerging opportunities in agriculture, livestock, and tax reforms and move our nation forward. I commend governors who have embraced our Compressed Natural Gas initiative by launching CNG-propelled public transport. I also congratulate those who have adopted electric vehicles as part of our national energy mix and transition. The Federal Government will always offer necessary assistance to the states.   To all citizens, your sacrifices have not been in vain over the past 19 months. I assure you they will not be in vain even in the months ahead. Together, let us stay the course of nation-building. The New Year will bring us closer to the bright future we all desire and the Nigeria of our dreams.   God bless you all, and may God bless our beloved country, Nigeria.   Happy New Year and a prosperous 2025 to you all!   Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Abuja   January 1, 2025