Tinubu speaks amid Chicago State University certificate saga

President Bola Tinubu on Monday, October 9, said his administration is determined to move Nigeria forward.

Tinubu spoke amid the Chicago State University (CSU) certificate controversy revved by former vice-president and presidential candidate of the he Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the February 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar.

Atiku alleged that Tinubu forged his CSU diploma.

The Nigerian president received a briefing from George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), at the State House on Monday.

He asked for support "to achieve the great task of positioning Nigeria for progress". Tinubu wrote on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle:

"Moving Nigeria Forward.

"Received a briefing from SGF Akume at the State House this morning.

"All hands must be on deck in the great task of positioning our dear nation for progress."

In an earlier report by Legit.ng, Dr. Engr. Ibrahim Muritala, the general secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Germany chapter, described Atiku’s US expedition as “an unnecessary attempt to divert attention from other pressing national issues”.

He insinuated that Atiku, who was defeated in the 2023 poll according to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), was only trying to distract the Tinubu administration from governance.