He said INEC committed “fraud” by not using BVAS after expressly saying it will do so.

“Did he get one-quarter in two-thirds of the states? What a bizarre petition,” he said.

He assured of diligently serving Nigerians irrespective of political, tribal or religious differences and pledged to exceed expectations.

The governor says his vision is to make Kaduna the leading economic hub in northern Nigeria.

“What they have done is part of the Labour agitation. At the end of the day, it is about the goal and getting the best for Nigerians.”

He said investors seek out opportunities that offer the highest returns with the lowest risks.

He also called on captains of industry in Nigeria to partner with university lecturers to train students on what is relevant after they graduate.

He expressed concern over Nigeria’s bloated civil service payroll and promised to judiciously apply public funds for nation’s growth.

“This unjust and draconian move is a blatant violation of Media Freedom and Violation of Legal Processes.”

“The position of this current minister is that we’re going to get this thing solved once and for all and then we’re going to stop talking about it.”

“Once the image of the mission is being battered, you can hardly do anything,” he said.

The President is expected to be briefed about the security situation in the country.

The NBA president challenged those who accuse the judiciary of corruption to provide concrete evidence to support their claims.

“They include technocrats, youths, women leaders, core professionals, politicians and governors who have performed exceptionally well in their respective states.”

He also said it was better for the Lagdo dam to be released rather that it breaking, as that will lead to more desstruction in Bayelsa.

The Human Rights activist called for African solutions to African problems.

He said the end goal is better learning outcomes for students.

He condoled with friends, and associates of the retired civil servant.

He said he’s in touch with other African and world leaders over need to stem autocratic tendencies blowing across the continent.

He expressed disappointment at the silence of the African Union in the unfolding development.