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Ex-Sports Minister Highlights Tinubu’s Reform Journey in New Publication

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4 months ago

June 28, 2026

Joel Ajayi

Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has unveiled his newly published book, One Thousand and Ninety-Five Days… and Counting: Communicating the Strides of a Reformer-in-Chief, highlighting the reform initiatives of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Dare presented a copy of the book to President Bola Tinubu and shared the development on his official Facebook page on Sunday, describing the presentation as a privilege.

According to Dare, the book chronicles key policy interventions and structural reforms undertaken by the Tinubu administration over a three-year period, which he believes have positioned Nigeria on the path to economic recovery and national transformation.

The former minister, who now serves as Special Adviser to the President on Communication and Publicity, described Tinubu as “the Reformer-in-Chief” and credited him with driving bold reforms aimed at reshaping Nigeria’s economic and governance landscape.

In excerpts shared from the book, Dare portrayed Tinubu as a resilient leader who has consistently navigated complex political and economic challenges.

“Over the course of these one thousand and ninety-five days, Nigerians have witnessed an administration pursuing structural reforms that previous governments either hesitated to confront or approached incrementally,” the book stated.

He acknowledged that the reforms have generated public debate and concerns, particularly due to the economic hardship associated with the transition, but maintained that they represent necessary decisions for long-term national growth.

The book comes amid ongoing discussions around major reforms introduced by the Tinubu administration, including fuel subsidy removal, foreign exchange unification, tax reform proposals, and efforts to attract investment and stabilize the economy.

Dare’s publication underscores his continued engagement in public policy and political communication while offering his perspective on the administration’s reform agenda and its impact on Nigeria.

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11 Days to AACT 2026: Munir Tijjani Assures of Nigeria’s Readiness, Government Support

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51 mins ago

October 22, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

With 11 days to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT), the championship consultant, Munir Tijjani, has expressed confidence in Nigeria’s preparedness to host the continental women’s golf championship, citing the support of government agencies and key stakeholders.

Tijjani said preparations were progressing with the cooperation of relevant institutions and stakeholders, expressing optimism that Nigeria would deliver a successful championship that showcases the country’s organisational capacity and hospitality to participating African nations.

He noted that the support received from government agencies and other partners had been important to the preparations, helping to strengthen coordination and the arrangements required to welcome teams from across the continent.

The AACT consultant also assured participating countries and golfers that the IBB International Golf & Country Club in Abuja would be open for the championship, expressing confidence in the venue’s readiness to host the competition.

The assurance comes as preparations enter their final phase ahead of the tournament, which will bring together women golfers representing their countries in a contest for continental honours.

For Nigeria, hosting the championship offers an opportunity to promote women’s golf, strengthen sporting relationships across Africa and showcase the country as a destination for international sporting events.

Nigeria will host the All Africa Challenge Trophy for the third time, following the 1996 edition at Ikoyi Club 1938 in Lagos and the 2010 championship at the IBB International Golf & Country Club in Abuja.

The 2026 tournament is scheduled for November 2 to 7 at the Abuja golf course, with about 30 African countries expected to participate.

Under the slogan “Uniting Africa through the greens,” the championship aims to bring African nations together through women’s golf while creating opportunities for cultural exchange, tourism and broader continental cooperation.

With 11 days remaining, the Local Organising Committee and its partners are intensifying final preparations to ensure Nigeria welcomes Africa for a memorable championship.

11 DAYS TO GO.

AACT 2026: UNITING AFRICA THROUGH THE GREENS.

AFRICA IS COMING TO ABUJA.

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