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Tractor Company to partner govt to boost food security in Nigeria

Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin
The Managing Director of Vishvas KOZ Tractors Ltd, Mr. Kayode Oyin-Zubair, has expressed the readiness of his company to support and partner government at all levels towards boosting food security in Nigeria thereby banishing hunger from various households.
The Managing Director stated this at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between his company and SEAP Holdings in Ilorin, the Kwara state capital.
Oyin-Zubair, who disclosed that Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu is the Chairman of the new company, said
SEAP has been a strategic partner in most of his endeavours both in private and public pursuits, adding that “since our paths crossed, we have worked together to support the ordinary man on the street of Nigeria”.
He said: “We have given no less than 200 direct jobs and 1,000 indirect jobs through our various joint ventures. I am not surprised that we are about to begin another journey today.
“This day, we are signing a MoU that allows a subsidiary of SEAP, known as Debby Mega Automotive, to offer after-sales service such as sales of spare parts and service of engines of our tractors when our operation fully starts.
“We are concerned about the maintenance of this machinery, we are looking at zero down time for the users.”
He added: “We are willing to support and partner government at all levels to boost food production in Nigeria thereby banishing hunger from our land.”
Responding, the Chairman of ZEAP Holdings, Pastor (Dr.) Olatunde Oladokun, who lauded the monumental initiative of Mr. Oyin-Zubair, frowned at the ‘japa’ syndrome that has engulfed the country, wondering what those people fleeing abroad cannot achieve or become in Nigeria if they can only be patient. determined and committed.
He said: “We don’t have to believe in this crazy ‘japa’ syndrome. Why ‘japa’? It is because government is usually not doing the right thing, but the question is: are we, as individuals or groups, also doing the right thing and what is expected? The answer is capital NO. It is a sad commentary that most of us are not honest. So, we need to check ourselves and make a retreat to do that which is right in order to move the country forward.”
On the MoU, the ZEAP Chairman called for faithfulness and sincerity of purpose on the parts of the two organisations involved in the partnership, promising that “we (ZEAP) that will be bringing in the spare parts, will be sincere and faithful in ensuring that genuine spare parts are imported for the tractors”.
While urging the new company not to cut corners and ensure that they bring into the country tractors that can stand the test of time on Nigerian soil, Pastor Oladokun stressed the need for the staff of the fledgling company to be faithful and sincere by taking ownership of the company and seeing it as their own.
He said: “I appeal to the staff to grow the new company, take ownership of it and see it as your own. You need to be humble, honest and patient, knowing full well that if you want to smile at the end, you need to pass through a lot of stress. Nothing good comes easy, that’s the honest truth.”
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Ambode Declares Total Support for President Tinubu’s 2027 Re-Election Bid

• Dismisses claims of gubernatorial ambition under ADC.
Former Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, has publicly reaffirmed his unwavering loyalty to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, pledging full commitment to the President’s 2027 re-election campaign.
In a strongly worded statement, Ambode dismissed recent speculations linking him to a governorship ambition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the reports as “false publications” aimed at causing distractions.
“I wish to publicly reaffirm my absolute and unshakable loyalty to the APC, the party under which I had the privilege of serving Lagos State as governor in 2015, and to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, my leader, mentor, and a tireless champion for Nigeria’s progress,” Ambode said.
The former governor praised President Tinubu’s leadership style, describing him as a “proven achiever and result-oriented leader” whose administration has delivered significant reforms in pensions, student loan accessibility, youth empowerment, and national economic growth.
Highlighting key achievements of the Tinubu administration, Ambode pointed to the elimination of fuel scarcity, improved security measures, and policies designed to improve the lives of ordinary Nigerians.
“His focus, determination, and inclusive governance style are restoring hope and delivering tangible results. I am convinced that, given another four years, Nigerians will have even greater reason to celebrate,” Ambode stated.
He urged party faithful and Nigerians at large to ignore political distractions, pledging to work tirelessly to strengthen the APC and ensure President Tinubu’s victory in 2027.
“Let it be clear: I stand solidly with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress. We will work together to ensure victory in 2027 to continue delivering the dividends of democracy to all Nigerians,” Ambode concluded.
Ambode’s declaration comes amid growing political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections, with the former governor making it clear that his political loyalty remains firmly with the APC and its leader.
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SINOAFRIK to produce report on China Africa media experience

The Sino-Afrik Media Documentation and Development Network a non-governmental organisation (NGO), has unveiled plans to publish its first yearly report on China Africa media experience this year, noting that it would further boost cooperation and mutual understanding between Chinese and African media practitioners, while at the same time taming the monster of fake news and misinformation about China Africa relations
This is contained in a press released signed by the Executive Director of the Centre, Dr. Austin Maho, and made available to the press today in Abuja
Dr. Maho stressed that the initiative seeks to enhance media consciousness in the digital media age and to educate media practitioners on the nuances of reporting China and African issues in the face of global media propaganda fake news and misinformation
” Our goal is to provide authentic news about China Africa. As we all know the global information flow is skewed in favour of the global north and the only way to be able to correct this news imbalance is through collaboration and providing the platforms and network for verification of news to enhance objective, balanced and truthful journalism that serves the interests of our peoples”
*To achieve this Sino-Afrik, starting from 2025 plans to carry out a yearly research to document and assess media experience about China African relations., with emphasis on news accuracy, objectivity, fairness and balance. This enables the center to make make appropriate recommendations to address, cases of negative media propaganda, fake news and mis- information”.
Dr. Maho also commended the board of directors of the center for their support and efforts in ensuring that the Sino-Afrik is able to carry out its mandate assuring that once the report is ready it would be made public
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NYSC, CREDICORP Launch YouthCred Loan Offering Up to ₦200,000 for Corps Members

By: Fabian Apechihin
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has partnered with the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) to introduce YouthCred, a loan scheme designed to provide serving corps members with access to credit facilities of up to ₦200,000.
The partnership was sealed through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in Abuja. CREDICORP CEO, Engr. Uzoma Nwagba, announced that ₦9 billion has been allocated for the programme’s first phase, in line with President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to extend consumer credit to 400,000 Nigerians.
To qualify, corps members will be required to complete a brief digital credit education course. The loans can be applied towards relocation expenses, business equipment, vocational training, or small-scale startups. Nwagba stressed that the initiative is aimed at fostering financial literacy and encouraging responsible borrowing.
NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Olakunle Akinyemi Nafiu, described the scheme as a landmark development, saying it will equip corps members with the resources to venture into entrepreneurship and contribute to national growth.
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