Abiodun Essiet

As part of our groundwork for a robust and strategic National Stakeholders Engagement Framework, The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement for North Central, along with her team convened a consultative meeting with World Bank experts in community-driven interventions to gather insights and expert opinions on this critical national initiative. The discussions

In the spirit of Ramadan, the Executive Chairman of Yagba West Local Government Area, Hon. Tosin Olokun, has distributed special Ramadan packages to selected Muslims across the local government. This generous initiative was made possible through the support of Hon. Abiodun Essiet, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement, as part of

The Presidential Community Engagement Team today paid a courtesy visit to the Permanent Secretary and top management of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. The visit aimed to foster collaboration between the Ministry and the Presidential Engagement team to address the pressing health challenges faced by underserved

Today, I witnessed the presentation of empowerment items to 500 women across each of the North-central states and FCT at the presidential villa under the Renewed Hope initiative supported by the office of the senior special assistant to the President on SDGs.When you empower a woman, you build a Nation.

Yesterday, the Presidential Community Engagement Team had the honor of meeting with His Excellency Sen. Kashim Shettima, the Vice President of Nigeria, to update him on our community engagement activities and discuss strategic areas of support. At the heart of our conversation was the need to enhance citizen engagement, manage feedback effectively, and strengthen Nigerians’

Sensitization videos in North Central local languages on the danger of scooping fuel from a fallen tanker are available from the office of the senior special assistant to the president on community engagement for North Central. In recent times, Nigeria has witnessed tragic incidents involving fuel tanker explosions. While collecting petrol from a fallen tanker

The Presidential Community Engagement Team has partnered with the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to embark on a comprehensive sensitization campaign aimed at educating communities about the recently introduced Tax Reform Bills. This collaboration seeks to bridge the gap between government policies and public perception by fostering an inclusive and transparent dialogue on tax reforms.

The festive season is a time of joy, reflection, and sharing. It is a period when communities come together to celebrate unity and love. However, for many underserved communities and vulnerable individuals, the season often highlights the daily struggles of food insecurity and limited resources. Recognizing this, my office coordinated the distribution of the federal

The year 2024 marked a turning point in bridging the gap between governance and grassroots communities in the North Central Region. Guided by the vision of inclusion, collaboration, and sustainable development, my office initiated transformative programs to address critical challenges, amplify citizens’ voices, and foster community-driven solutions. From the establishment of the Citizens’ Assembly to

On the 5th of November, I had the privilege of kicking off the physical session of the Citizens’ Assembly at NKST Primary School, Gboko, Benue State. During my visit, I was deeply moved by the state of the school’s dilapidated toilet facility, which has been out of use. This situation has unfortunately led to open