Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed @ZShamsuna Twitter profile

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

5 years

Many thanks for all the well wishes and the congratulations. Let me take this opportunity to again thank His Excellency President Muhammadu Buhari ( @MBuhari ) for giving me another opportunity to serve the Nation. (1/3)

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

4 years

I am in deep shock on the tragic loss of Mallam Abba Kyari. I hereby extend my deepest sympathies to the family of Mallam Abba Kyari, to His Excellency Mr President @MBuhari , to my cabinet colleagues and to the close friends and staff of Mallam Abba.

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4 years

Congratulations to our sister, @UN DSG @AminaJMohammed on receiving the @Glblctzn award & being named as one of @Forbes 100 most impactful women in the world. You are an inspiration for championing the #GlobalGoals & a great role model; we are proud of you. #SDG #PowerWomen

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

6 years

15 years after, I’m happy to announce today, that President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate release of N22.68 billion, being 50% of N45.3 billion total entitlements of the Ex-workers of Nigeria Airways Limited in Liquidation.

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

4 years

May God open the gates of Healing for the world and Chain our passion for sins. Amin thumma Amin. Ramadan Kareem.

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

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1 year

Happy 80th Birthday Your Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari @MBuhari 🇳🇬

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

6 years

The federal government has been engaging critical stakeholders like traditional and religious leaders to advise their members on child spacing. We never said we are placing a cap on childbirth. What is child spacing? This is a healthy practice of waiting between pregnancies.

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

5 years

I have arrived the African Union building to Chair the AU Peace Fund Board of Trustees meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Our role as a board is to ensure strategic coherence & enhanced governance, financial & administrative oversight of the Peace Fund.

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

4 years

I am currently in London attending the UK-Africa Investment Summit 2020 with the Nigerian delegation led by H.E. President @MBuhari . Improving trade & attracting investment in Nigeria and Africa as a whole will be a major boost on the global economy. #InvestinAfrica

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

4 years

The call by African leaders for the international community to scale up urgent support to the vulnerable in Sub-Saharan African countries with the aim to enable coping with the #Covid19 pandemic is not only timely but urgent.

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

4 years

Dr Akinwunmi Adesina has been re-elected for a second tenor of 5 years as the President of @AfDB_Group The election was by a double majority from the regional and non regional countries. 100% of Regional and 100% of Non Regional Votes CONGRATULATIONS DR ADESINA!! @akin_adesina

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

4 years

I am grateful for negative #Covid19 test results & appreciate your concerns & prayers. I urge all of us to practice social distancing, wash our hands & use sanitizers as frequently as possible to help put an end to this global pandemic. Please support by following guidelines.

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@FinMinNigeria

4 years

@FinMinNigeria is glad to announce that test results for #Covid19 has returned NEGATIVE for both our Ministers @ZShamsuna @ClemAgba . The test was considered necessary after confirmed interactions with persons who tested positive. Follow @NCDCgov for updates. #LetsFightCovid19

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

3 years

NIGERIA EXITS RECESSION in Q4 of 2020 with a GDP growth of 0.11%. Download the Nigeria Domestic Product Report Q4/Full Year Report released by National Bureau of Statistics via link: #FinMinNigeria

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

4 years

I am deeply honoured to be conferred a Doctorate degree (Honoraris Causa) in Accounting by the Olabisi Onababjo University, Ago-Iwoye, in Ogun State. #finminnigeria

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

5 years

It is such an honour to be appointed Chairperson of the @_AfricanUnion Peace Fund Board of Trustees. The Fund is an independent international fund for the prevention & management of conflicts & the promotion of peace in Africa. #AfricanUnion #PeaceFund #PeaceAndSecurity

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

6 years

I received on courtesy visit this afternoon, the Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir Ahmad @elrufai . We had a long conversation on a lot of issues.

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@ZShamsuna

5 years

I am currently in Washington DC, USA to attend the @IMFNews / @WorldBank Annual Meetings. The Meetings each year bring together central bankers, ministers of finance and development, private sector executives, civil society, and academics to discuss issues of global concern,

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

6 years

Just concluded a meeting with Dr Akinwumi @akin_adesina , President of the African Development Bank Group. I feel proud of the way he has led the bank and this has justified why President @MBuhari supported his Presidential Bid. We also discussed on our areas of mutual interest.

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

6 years

After 12 long years marked by uncertainty, 9,125 ex-workers of NITEL/MTEL have been added to the monthly pension payroll and will start getting alerts soon. President Muhammadu Buhari's commitment to see that all senior citizens get their due entitlements is well on course.

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

4 years

Earlier today H.E. @MBuhari signed the 2020 Budget into law. This is the first time since 1999 that it is signed before the budget year. My appreciation goes to the Executive & Legislation arms as we continue to work hard towards implementation. Happy Birthday Mr. President.

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

5 years

To a leader, whose purposeful leadership is driven by service to the people and commitment to integrity, I join millions of others to wish My President and Boss, Baba @MBuhari a Happy Birthday. Long live Baba Buhari!

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

5 years

Hon. Minister for Finance, Budget & National Planning received the executive Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai @elrufai at the Finance Headquarters in Abuja.

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

6 years

Just finished a meeting with the International Monetary Fund Chief, Christine Lagarde, who assured me of the IMF's willingness to support Nigeria's economic growth. I was accompanied by the CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele and PS Finance, Dr Mahmoud Dutse. #IMFMeetings

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

5 years

Your Excellency, I am pleased to congratulate you and the entire campaign team on this impressive success. Your victory with acceptability across the length and breadth of our country fills me with immense joy. @mbuhari @NGRPresident @ProfOsinbajo @APCNigeria

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

6 years

Today, I joined President @MBuhari and Governor Nasir @elrufai at Kaduna to interact with Traditional rulers, Religious leaders and Community leaders, from the crisis affected areas of the state. We all agree that we share the collective responsibility for peaceful coexistence.

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

4 years

It is true Nigeria is not a beneficiary of recent IMF debt relief for 25 countries. As stated in IMF Executive Board statement, the relief ‘provides grants to our poorest & most vulnerable members to cover their IMF debt obligations for an initial phase over the next 6 months’

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

5 years

This afternoon, I delivered the opening remarks at the Ceremony for the Presentation of Symbolic Cheque of N100bn Sovereign Sukuk Proceeds to the Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing @FMPWH .

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

4 years

We have projected that monthly FAAC receipts may decline to below N400bn, over the next 3 to 6 months. Due to the significant drop in international oil prices, FAAC monthly disbursements have declined in recent months to N716.3bn in Jan. & N647.4bn in Feb & N581bn in March 2020.

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

4 years

Yesterday in Lagos, Nigeria; @finminnigeria team and I were taken on a tour by @AlikoDangote to @DangoteGroup Refinery, Deep water Jetty, Petrochemicals & fertilizer plants. We also inspected road reconstructions made with reinforced concrete (cement) on Apapa-Osodi road.

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

6 years

Today, I paid a familiarization visit to the Headquarters of Nigeria Customs Service @CustomsNG where I was received by the Customs Comptroller-General, Col Hameed Ibrahim Ali (Rtd) and his officers.

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

4 years

Today at @nassnigeria I met with the leadership alongside Heads of Financial Institutions for an interactive session on the proposed 2021-2023 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper. You are invited to join us online tomorrow, 3pm via

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

4 years

Eid Mubarak! May Allah accept our prayers, protect our loved ones and guide us always. I would like to reassure everyone that we @FinMinNigeria will continue to work hard towards supporting the growth of our economy. Stay safe and Barka da Sallah.

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

4 years

The Federal Government is revising the benchmark #oil price for 2020 to US$30/barrel & oil production to 1.7mbpd. We have similarly had to adjust downwards our non-oil revenue projections, including various tax and customs receipts, as well as proceeds of privatisation exercises.

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4 years

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

6 years

The 73rd session of #UNGA has come to an end, but only after I met my Sister @AminaJMohammed , who has consistently done Nigerian and African women proud. Amina, is today the leading role model for girls and women aspiring to lead in their various fields.

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

6 years

Happy to announce that we are committed to keeping to our promises of ensuring social justice never eludes our people again. Over 2,000 Nigerians now have access to their entitlements, after 16 years. #PMBPaysPensions

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

5 years

Yesterday, President Muhammadu Buhari signed Executive Order 007 of 2019 on the Road Infrastructure Development & Refurbishment Investment Tax Credit Scheme, an outcome of our efforts to think outside of the box and deploy new techniques to develop critical roads infrastructure.

Muhammadu Buhari

@MBuhari

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Today in Abuja I signed into law Executive Order 7 of 2019 on the Road Infrastructure Development and Refurbishment Investment Tax Credit Scheme.

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@ZShamsuna

5 years

I accompanied my Sister @AminaJMohammed to inspect the progress of the @UN building constructions in Dakar, Senegal ahead of the Sustainable Development and Debt Conference.

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

4 years

As we celebrate #Nigeriaat60 , we should rededicate ourselves to the Unity & Development of our dear country. Let us reflect on our National Anthem & Pledge as words of wisdom; because “One Nation Bound in freedom, peace & unity” is a call to action. God bless Nigeria!

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

4 years

The #FinanceBill signed into law by H.E. @mbuhari on Monday; has strategic objectives that recognise the crucial relationship between fiscal policy, the regulatory environment and the strong capital market we all seek to effect in Nigeria.

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

4 years

Today, join me in celebrating Workers across Nigeria, and in particular honoring those on the frontlines as we battle the COVID-19 pandemic. #StaySafe

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

5 years

Today, We launched the FGN's Strategic Revenue Growth Initiative where I gave the keynote address. At the launch, I outlined the direction I have taken since my assumption of office in September 2018, and the policy directions we will work with going forward. #NGRevenueDrive

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

5 years

To Mr. President My Boss, My Colleagues, friends and well-wishers, let's toast to a sound fiscal and monetary year. 2019 is the year we toe a path to an even stronger economy! Happy New Year to you all!

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@ZShamsuna

5 years

Today, I made a presentation at the Kaduna SDGs Acceleration Conference and thereafter participated in a fireside chat. The substance of my presentation focuses on actions we are taking to overcome fiscal challenges to finance the SDGs in Nigeria. #KDSDGsConference

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

4 years

It was a pleasure to be hosted by @HelenGrantMP @HouseofCommons on the sidelines of the UK-Africa Investment summit. Thank you on behalf of all of us and also for the work you do, as we explore the various opportunities between our countries. #InvestInAfrica

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

4 years

VIDEO: Federal Executive Council Meeting, Intensive Evaluation of Sectoral Performances. Report @NTANewsNow

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

3 years

With deep sense of grief, I express sadness over the death of Lt. General Ibrahim Attahiru, former Chief of Army Staff (CoAS), and 10 other top military officers in the military plane crash in Kaduna State.

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@ZShamsuna

5 years

Governor @cenbank and I had the pleasure of meeting with Managing Director of the #IMF @KGeorgieva . We discussed our Strategic Revenue Growth Initiative, planned reforms & essential resources to improve poverty reduction & boost investment in health and education in Nigeria.

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

6 years

The Presidential Initiative on Continuous Audit (PICA) has commenced the verification exercise of ex-workers of Nigeria Airways Ltd (in Liquidation) in Enugu, Lagos, and Kano. I’m getting briefs by the hour and I understand the process is going smoothly. #PMBPaysPensions

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

6 years

Earlier today, I attended Nigerian Economic Summit & I was opportune to listen to Prof. Peter Lewis of John Hopkins University. I was particularly taken by the cerebral presentation of Vice President @ProfOsinbajo and the remarks of the Chairman, NESG, Mr. Asue Ighodalo. #NES24

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

6 years

I was at Chatham House on the 14th of November to deliver the topic, "Reforming and Recovering Nigeria's Economy from Debt to Development", where I gave an update on the state of our economy. #ChathamHouse

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

2 years

His Excellency President @MBuhari alongside HM @ZShamsuna of @FinMinNigeria , HM @GeoffreyOnyeama of @NigeriaMFA and HM @Sadiya_farouq of @FMHDSD earlier today at the opening ceremony of the 77th United Nations General Assembly #UNGA #FinMinNigeria #UNGA77

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@ZShamsuna

6 years

Today, we wrapped up the Annual International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group Meetings where I led the Nigerian delegation all through. Happy to report that our participation was fruitful and successful. We look forward to practical actions from the commitments made.

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

5 years

Just concluded the Quarterly World Press Conference, where we addressed the challenges posed by the Global Market Trends, Nigeria’s Macro-Economic Landscape, and our Fiscal Terrain Revenue Generation as a strategy. There was Q/A session where I believe we addressed all issues.

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

5 years

Another big thank you also to my close and extended family; and to all my friends and well wishers for the unwavering support and encouragement. (3/3)

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

4 years

Since Nigeria is not indebted to the IMF, there is no outstanding debt obligation to be forgiven. Nigeria’s application for new IMF financing is under consideration and receiving attention. The new application is for financing under the Rapid Financing Initiative (RFI).

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

3 years

Congratulations to Dr. Oyetunde. He is one of the functionaries who worked assiduously for the finalization of the Federal Budgets and the Finance Bills, amongst others. He has the competence, experience and pedigree to fit into the office.

Presidency Nigeria

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3 years

President @MBuhari has approved the appointment of Dr. Oyebode Oyetunde as Executive Director for Nigeria at the African Development Bank @AfDB_Group in Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire.

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

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5 years

Hon. Minister of Finance, Budget & National Planning @FinMinNigeria , Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed at the inauguration of the Board of Family Homes Funds Limited holding at the Conference Room of the Ministry’s Headquarters in Abuja.

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

5 years

Today, I observed the elections processes in Kaduna, which included my Kawo and Badarawa Wards. It has been wonderful interacting with the dedicated officers, volunteers, and voters. #ElectionDay #NigeriaDecides2019

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

6 years

Dear Pius, Amen! Your prayers are highly appreciated, and will be extended to every member of this administration who has ensured that retirees get what is due to them, starting from President Buhari who tasked us with the assignment. God bless Nigeria! #PMBPaysPensions

Pius Ayo Ishola

@PiusIshola

6 years

@ZShamsuna dear ma God will continue to bless you and your family for drying our tears ,the God of all retirees who now smile ,go to hospital pay fees and feed will always be there for you at your point of need.AMEN

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

5 years

I welcome Dr. Sarah Alade to the @FinMinNigeria team and look forward to her contributions especially with her wealth of experience as we work together towards achieving our mandate.

Presidency Nigeria

@NGRPresident

5 years

President @MBuhari has approved the appointment of Dr (Mrs) Sarah Omotunde Alade, as Special Adviser to the President on Finance and the Economy, domiciled in the Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning @FinMinNigeria

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

5 years

Thanks also to the Senate President and all Distinguished Senators of the 9th Assembly. Special thanks to the Distinguished Senators from Kaduna State. A big and hearty THANK YOU to Malam Nasiru El Rufai ( @elrufai ) - the Governor of Kaduna State. (2/3)

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@ZShamsuna

4 years

I had the honor of spending the day @nsenigeria where I rang the closing bell & had an interactive session with stakeholders at the Exchange. I invited the private sector to partner with us to ensure that our fiscal trade & monetary policies/developmental projects succeed...

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

6 years

One more day before the Presidential Initiative on Continuous Audit (PICA) commences the verification exercise of ex-workers of Nigeria Airways Ltd (in Liquidation) in Enugu, Lagos and Kano. Kindly share this message with beneficiaries or their families. #PMBPaysPensions

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@ZShamsuna

6 years

Today, I was at the Agribusiness: Investment Conversation with Industry Leaders to discuss agric investment, technology and innovation at the Africa Investment Forum in Johannesburg, where I highlighted several key policies, that the Pres. @MBuhari ‘s administration has initiated.

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

6 years

Today, a federal government delegation led by Secretary PICA, Dr. MK Dikwa, mni, visited Kano & Enugu to monitor firsthand, the ongoing verification exercise of Ex-Workers of Nigeria Airways Ltd. Help desk centers have been set up to attend to cases of omission & missing records

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

5 years

Today, under the auspices of the Buhari El-Rufa'i Support Team (BEST) and in collaboration with Special Intervention Program on Communal and Societal Development, we graduated women who were trained in Cosmetology with help from the National Directorate of Employment.

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

3 years

Warm congratulations @noiweala on making history with your selection as the Director General @WTO . We are confident that you will achieve excellent results while setting high standards with your new role. Once again, you have made us all proud.

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

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It is done! Thank you @WTO members for finalizing my election today and making history. In the 73 years of GATT and WTO, honored to be First Woman and First African to lead. But now the real work begins. Ready to tackle the challenges of WTO. Forget Business as usual!

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

6 years

As you might be aware, the Ex-workers of Nigeria Airways Limited (in Liquidation) were not paid their retirement benefits for the past 15 years. Many ex-workers have been through untold hardship. This unfortunate situation cannot be allowed to continue under a responsible admin.

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@ZShamsuna

6 years

In a bid to diversify away from oil and increase government revenues, I met this evening with African Natural Resources and Mines Limited led by Mr. Raj Gupta who are investing $600m in an integrated iron ore mining, processing and steel production project in Kagarko LG, Kaduna.

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@ZShamsuna

5 years

During the Ministerial meeting at the coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action, I highlighted Nigeria’s commitment to advancing the #climate action agenda. This is in line with his excellency President @MBuhari ’s speech during this year’s #UNGA meetings.

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5 years

I just concluded a meeting on prioritization and alignment on revenue initiatives targeted at ensuring sustainability in revenue generation; identifying and enforcing existing revenue systems; and achieving cohesion in the revenue ecosystem, especially around people and skills.

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

2 years

The Honourable Minister of Finance, Budget & National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed welcoming President Muhammadu Buhari as he arrives Kaduna on a two-day working visit last night.

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@ZShamsuna

6 years

Today, I met with the MD/CEO of Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG), Mr Tony Attah and his team who further reaffirmed their support for Nigeria. NLNG is a sterling example of what government business should be like and we will continue to give them all the support they require.

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@ZShamsuna

4 years

This morning I commissioned a state-of-the-art training & administrative building at the @nsia_nigeria /Lagos University Teaching Hospital Cancer Center (NLCC) in Lagos to support an enabling environment where medical professionals can receive training. #FinMinNigeria #cancer

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

6 years

This year, we celebrate 58 years of Independence as a Country, as a Nation and as a people. We in the Ministry of Finance, remain committed to managing the Federal revenues and expenditures with transparency and accountability as our driving principle. #NigeriaAt58

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@ZShamsuna

5 years

Today, we held a meeting of key stakeholders in the Finance/Budget circles. The meeting was to breakdown the 2019 Budget Proposal submitted by @NGRPresident to the National Assembly yesterday. The discussions we had underscored FG's commitment to open governance & open budgeting.

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@ZShamsuna

4 years

The Hon. Minister @ZShamsuna featured on NTA Networks ‘Good Morning Nigeria’ on topic “5 years Buhari Administration: Focus on Economy”. To watch the full session please click on link below: #FinMinNigeria #Covid19 #Economy #Infrastructure #Nigeria

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@ZShamsuna

4 years

I am honored and privileged to have worked with the late Chief of Staff. He was a very cerebral, diligent and passionate Nigerian who served his country well. May Allah comfort his family and grant him aljannah firdaus.

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@ZShamsuna

2 years

On the sidelines of #UNGA77 , H.E. President @MBuhari , GCFR, launched the Integrated National Financing Framework #INFF . This administration has demonstrated strong commitment towards the #2030Agenda for sustainable development & will continue to do so. #FinancingNigeriadevt #SDGs

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@ZShamsuna

4 years

The 2020 Budget provides the opportunity to implement the annual budget from Jan-Dec following timely passage. We have prioritized domestic revenue mobilization in order to effectively & efficiently implement the budget. #FinMinNigeria #Budget2020

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@ZShamsuna

4 years

Today, I delivered the keynote address at the virtual commissioning of NSIA-UMUAHIA DIAGNOSTIC CENTRE (Medical Laboratory & Radiology) in Abia State. An ultra modern medical diagnostic centre located within the premises of the Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia. #FinMinNigeria

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

5 years

During the last public hearing on the amended Nigeria Tax and Fiscal Law Bill (The Finance Bill) 2019 by the Federal House of Representative Committee on Finance chaired by Rt. Hon James Abiodun Faleke. I walked the committee through the various amendments to the finance bill.

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Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

@ZShamsuna

5 years

Today, we launched the "Green Imperative", a Nigeria-Brazil Cooperation aimed at boosting agricultural production. Green Imperative keys into the economic diversification objective of the ERGP which seeks to broaden the revenue inflow from non-oil sectors.

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@ZShamsuna

5 years

Earlier, I joined stakeholders of SPECS to make a case for social protection; reflect on progress this administration has made in establishing a government-led social protection framework; consider what we can and frankly must do, to build on the momentum gained in recent years.

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@ZShamsuna

4 years

Yesterday, It was my pleasure to virtually declare open the training of Special Advisers & Technical Assistants of Ministers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria at the opening ceremony of a 3-Day Capacity Building Workshop that commenced in Abuja. #Finminnigeria

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Statement by Hon. Minister of Finance, Budget and Planning, Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed at Nexus II Summit – 10 September 2019 Transcorp Hilton, Abuja • Protocols • Happy to be joining you here at this very important summit which follows on from where we left the conversation in

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At the hybrid Federal Executive Council Meeting presided over by Vice President @profosinbajo at the State House, Abuja. 14th April, 2021.

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Having been briefed on my assumption of duty of the challenges being faced by AMCON regarding obligors avoiding to honour their debt obligations, payments due to some of these obligors will be put under lien until they enter a resolution agreement with AMCON.

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As Minister, I serve as Governor on the board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). We have just had a fruitful discussion in the African Group One Constituency Meeting on the margins of #IMFMeetings . Again, it was an opportunity to speak about our reforms on a global stage.

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Earlier today, I gave the opening remarks to the National Council on Finance & Economic Development (NACOFED) Conference, where I advocated collaboration within the Federating Units on “Unlocking the Potentials of the Non-Oil Sector as a Sustainable Source of Government Revenue”.

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@ZShamsuna

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I, earlier this evening, inaugurated the Members and Board of Directors of NDIC. I congratulated them all on their appointment by President Buhari, who reposed confidence in their ability to make significant contributions to the stability of the Nigerian Financial System.

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@ZShamsuna

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Six more days before the Presidential Initiative on Continuous Audit (PICA) commences the verification exercise of ex-workers of Nigeria Airways Ltd (in Liquidation) in Enugu, Lagos and Kano. Kindly share this message with beneficiaries or their families. #PMBPaysPensions

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@ZShamsuna

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Congratulations to Dr. Isa-Dutse. He has the needed experience and knowledge that is required to inject new ideas, innovation and contribution on behalf of Nigeria on the Board of the bank. He has very impressive credentials for the position.

Presidency Nigeria

@NGRPresident

3 years

President @MBuhari has approved the appointment of Dr. Mahmoud Isa-Dutse as Executive Director on the Board of Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) in Jedda, Saudi Arabia.

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I gave a keynote address at the @BusinessDayNg “Investment and Capital Market conference” themed “Market Recovery, Innovation and Regulation in Nigeria” at @HiltonAbuja today.

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6 years

The Nigerian Senate @NGRSenate had last month approved the issuance of $2.786 billion from the International Capital Market to partly finance the 2018 budget.

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4 years

We appreciate the IMF for its timely response meant to assist us mitigate the impact of the #Covid19 pandemic on human population. Nigeria will certainly make judicious use and prudent management of the facility.

IMF

@IMFNews

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The IMF Executive Board today approved US$3.4 billion to help #Nigeria address the severe economic impact of the #COVID19 pandemic and the sharp fall of oil prices. #IMFAfrica

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Earlier with the British High Commissioner to Nigeria @CatrionaLaing1 . I had insightful conversations Day 1 of the UK-Africa summit and it was good to hear positive information coming out of Africa. #InvestInAfrica

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@ZShamsuna

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The SRGI, launched in January, are built on three (3) core thematic areas namely: - Achieve sustainability in revenue generation, - Identify new and enhance the enforcement of existing revenue streams, - Achieve cohesion in the revenue ecosystem (people and tools).

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Last night I attended the Special Dinner and Presentation of @Tweet_abuzaria Alumni Compendium Vol 2 at @HiltonAbuja along with my fellow ministers the HMoHA @Sadiya_farouq Umar, HMoSFCT Dr Ramatu Aliyu and HMoWR Engr Suleiman H. Adamu and the SGF Boss Mustapha. #abualumni

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