Tinubu defends foreign trips, says ‘every handshake for Nigeria’s prosperity’

• Approved lifetime salary for senior interior officers

President Bola Tinubu says his recent foreign visits to Japan and Brazil were centred on unlocking opportunities that will drive growth and create jobs for Nigerians

In a post on X shortly after he arrived from a 10- day bilateral engagement in Brazil, Japan and a brief visit to Los Angeles, United States, Tinubu said his trips were motivated by the determination to boost prosperity for Nigerians.

“Every handshake, every agreement, and every meeting is guided by one goal: to secure opportunities that translate into growth, jobs, and prosperity for Nigerians,” he said.

Tinubu said in Japan, Nigeria deepened ties that will attract investments in industry, technology, and human capital.

In Brazil, he said the partnerships forged will aid Nigeria’s trade, agriculture, aviation, and finance and strengthen confidence in the nation’s economy.

“In Japan, we deepened ties that will bring new investments in industry, technology, and human capital. In Brazil, we advanced partnerships in trade, agriculture, aviation, and finance,” he said.

“This is the new Nigeria we are building together; a Nigeria built on sustainable reforms that will outlast us rather than one built on rhetoric.”

The president painted a picture of a Nigeria that is confident abroad, resilient at home, and determined to create value for every citizen, both within the country and in the diaspora.

……. approved lifetime salary for senior interior officers, says Tunji-Ojo

Meanwhile, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, minister of interior, says President Bola Tinubu has approved lifetime salary for senior officers of agencies under the ministry.

A statement on Thursday signed by PO Abraham, the ministry’s head of corporate services, said Tunji-Ojo announced the development on Thursday at the 2025 ministerial retreat.

The minister said the new policy applies to officers retiring at the rank of deputy controller, comptroller, or commandant general.

“In recognition of the welfare of senior officers, the Minister announced that any officer retiring from the rank Deputy Controller/ Comptroller/ Commandant-General will now receive lifetime salary benefits, a policy graciously ap- proved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” the statement reads.