He said this is a critical step to bring Nigerians together and to give everyone a sense of belonging.

The move has been met by strong condemnations from the public.

His predecessor Usman Alkali Baba, who appeared in mufti, expressed confidence in his successor.

He said Governor Daudu Lawal should have called Matawalle for an explanation.

He said that the dismissal of human rights would hardly even be noticed, as the government will be playing on the sentiments of the people.

The platform has started commercial operations with nine countries signed up so far, the Bank’s President Oramah said.

He accused the Army and Navy top brass of being the brain behind oil-theft in the zone.

Aniagwu said Clark did not have first-hand knowledge of the issues, and so, there were falsehoods in the statements he made.

He raised the issue of the bombing of herdsmen by the Air Force in Nasarawa earlier this year.

The PDP chieftain said dedpite opposition, nothing and nobody could stop him from going home.

“How can somebody who isn’t even a youth be a minister of youth. That’s like appointing a man to be the minister of women affairs.”

He reiterated his administration’s commitment towards delivering on campaign promises to Nigerians.

He condemned the shareholding of Nigeria Air and said that even though the Ethiopians have 49% of the shareholding, they are not bringing any penny into the country.

The former Akwa Ibom governor was the choice of the party hierarchy and President Bola Tinubu.

“In the history of Nigeria, we (now) have a president that fought for democracy so he is in a better position to do the right thing.”

He also said N5bn was budgeted by government for the carrier, with only about N3bn released and not N85bn as has been alleged.

“Summon our ambitious people that want to be officers of the house, that we have only two chairs; Senate President and Speaker. If there are six people struggling in the same environment, they will choke.”

He also said the APC has the backing of most PDP senators-elect in ensuring that Akpabio emerges.

The Ooni of Ife urged the President to use the royal fathers in combating insecurity.