Abiodun Essiet

I paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Secretary, Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), Professor Shu’aibu Shehu Aliyu, where we had a productive discussion on strategic investments in human capital, skills development and research, and how it can further strengthen Nigeria’s workforce and create greater opportunities for our young people, especially in the North Central

Press statement. The Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (North Central) has entered into a technical partnership with the Strengthening Peace and Resilience in Nigeria (SPRiNG) Programme, implemented by Tetra Tech, to strengthen peace coordination, learning and impact measurement across North Central Nigeria. The partnership, covering an initial period

The Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement, North Central, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Defence under the leadership of the Honourable Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher G. Musa (Rtd.), has convened the North Central Security Summit 2026 to strengthen regional cooperation and develop practical, community-centred responses to

Dr. Abiodun Essiet, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement, North Central, has visited Mper Community in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, following the recent attack that claimed the lives of more than 27 people. Dr. Essiet was part of the entourage of the Plateau State Governor during the condolence and

Riyom, Plateau State – The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement, North Central Nigeria, Hon. Abiodun Essiet, PhD, on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has visited Dyang Rim Ward in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State to condole with residents over recent losses, assess the prevailing security situation and engage

The development of a National Peace Framework is both timely and necessary. As our nation continues to confront evolving security challenges, it is imperative that we establish a coordinated, inclusive, and sustainable framework that promotes dialogue, strengthens social cohesion, and addresses the root causes of conflict. In my remarks, I emphasized that peace cannot be

The Security Summit Planning Committee has intensified preparations for the upcoming North Central Security Summit scheduled for August 31, 2026, with preparatory visits to Benue and Nasarawa States. Benue State, the host state, was the first point of call, where the team engaged key stakeholders on logistics, participation and areas of collaboration to ensure a

There is something fundamentally inappropriate about Cardinal John Onaiyekan granting a television interview to offer his own account and interpretation of what transpired during the private meeting between the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria and President Bola Tinubu. It is, in my view, an abuse of clerical privilege. The bishops requested an audience with the

Dr. Abiodun Essiet, PhD, has distinguished herself as an award-winning public servant through her unwavering commitment to community development, inclusive governance, and grassroots engagement in support of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. As Senior Special Assistant on Community Engagement, she has fostered stronger partnerships between government and communities, championed initiatives