H.E., Elijah Onyeagba, Ph.D
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Former Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Economist | Realtor | Former Banker
Bujumbura, Burundi
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I believed in the capacity and the aspirations of HE President Bola Tinubu
@officialABAT
from the very beginning. I was on ground to give him my support and despite the challenging environment we didn't disappoint. We campaigned hard and my polling unit result is an evidence of
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I do not doubt, that HE, the President-Elect
@officialABAT
will excel as the President and user in a new era of prosperity in Nigeria. HE Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a thinker and a revolutionary. Those of us who are a bit older knew how many parts of Lagos were before his ascension as
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Destiny!
Thirty years ago,
@officialABAT
set aside his comfort and that of his family to fight tenaciously for the survival of our democracy. Today, he is leading our democracy. He could have conceded to the Abacha overtures and betrayed the revolution but he stood firm, loyal,
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I congratulate the distinguished Speaker of the Nigerian House of Representatives, the erudite
@femigbaja
on his appointment as the Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
@officialABAT
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The President of Burundi
@GeneralNeva
alongside myself just met with the National Youth Leader of the APC Hon
@dayoisrael
, and
@Ambsukubo
Saraigbe-Sukubo of the National Youth Council of Nigeria for a meeting in preparation for the town hall meeting between the President of
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I wish to congratulate HE
@GeneralNeva
and the great people of
#Burundi
on the occasion of its 61st Independence Day celebration. Burundi is a great country with which I am proud to be associated with. I wish Burudians a splendid celebration and a stronger and more prosperous
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Yesterday was a busy and great day in
#Bujumbura
as it played host to the 10th EAC Summit,International Conference of the Great Lakes Region ICGLR comprising 12 countries and Th Implementation of the Addis Ababa Agrement on Congo DRC … It was star-studded with the Secretary
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Today I paid a farewell visit to the President of
#Burundi
-
@GeneralNeva
whom my wife and I have had a fantastic working relationship with as an Envoy of The Federal Republic of
#Nigeria
accredited to The Republic of
#Burundi
. He thanked us for our wonderful contribution in
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Today I received one of
#Burundi
’s finest export to the world in the field of Athletics
@FrancineNiyons4
It was a fantastic engagement as the Olympic and world championship medalist came to appreciate
@NigEmbBurundi
for our contribution towards the development of Athletics in
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It’s the Festival of Arts & Culture in
#Burundi
taking place at the country’s political capital-Stade Ingoma De Gitega! Seen a drum as tall as humans? African culture is next to none!
#diplomaticengagements
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Congratulations to Her Excellency
@Burundi1stLady
, Angeline Ndayishimiye, the First Lady of
#Burundi
on emerging as the President of the Africa First Ladies Peace Mission. She replaces Her Excellency, Dr. Aisha Buhari, the First Lady of
#Nigeria
and wife of
@MBuhari
, who
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Congratulations His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu
@officialABAT
Our hope of a greater Nigeria has been renewed
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Earlier Today, HE the President of
#Burundi
@GeneralNeva
met with a cross-section of Nigerian youths led by
@dayoisrael
the APC National Youth Leader and the Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria.
At the meeting, the President,
@GeneralNeva
unveiled his plans to
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Sight & Sound of the award winning
#burundi
drummers. amazing cultural display - Class act and truly entertaining!
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I am glad to congratulate my boss, an excellent administrator, an exceptional Senator and Minister and the Former Governor of Benue State, HE, Sen. George Akume on his appointment as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation by HE Bola Ahmed Tinubu
@officialABAT
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As I begin to effectively wind down as The Nigeria Envoy to
#Burundi
, it has been a huge honour and privilege to serve my country at the highest level of representation for the past two and half years as The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of The Federal Republic of
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The President of
#Burundi
who is also the Chairperson of the East African Summit, His Excellency,
@GeneralNeva
, and his wife
@Burundi1stlady
will lead a 26-man delegation from
#Burundi
and East Africa to attend the inauguration of
@officialABAT
and the 16th President of the
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"As Amb Elijah Onyeagba bows out, I remember the words of the greatest diplomat of the 21st century, Henry Kissinger when he wrote that “ every success only buys an admission to a more difficult problem” Men like Elijah are assets and as Nigeria looks to grow its relationship
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I am always glad when they say let's go into the house of the Lord
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I am glad to announce that I have been appointed as a Board Member of the Africa International Housing Show AIHS as Director of political Engagement.
The African International Housing Show aims to through, experience and sufficient investment and financing fill the void in the
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Today, His Excellency, The President of
#Burundi
@GeneralNeva
would be having a High-Level Meeting with Nigerian youths. The Youth Leader of the APC
@dayoisrael
and the Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria Amb. Sukubo will be leading Nigerian youths to the meeting.
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Up close yet again with The President of Burundi - HE Évariste Ndayishimiye. A great few seconds conversation as I was surprisingly singled out by His Excellency. Lesson: Always be ready even while unready!
#Arsenal
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There must be an end to every process. Today, the Supreme Court of Nigeria finally closed the door on the 2023 election. I congratulate HE President
@officialABAT
on the validation of his February victory by the Supreme Court. I am certain that he will not joke about this
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“It must be borne in mind that the tragedy doesn’t lie in not reaching your goal. The tragedy lies in having no goal to reach.
It isn’t a calamity to die with dreams unfulfilled, but it is a calamity not to dream.
It is not a disaster to be unable to capture your ideal, but it
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Today I paid a farewell visit to the SG of
@CnddFdd
@R_Ndikuriyo
I ensured a close working relationship between the ruling party here in
#Burundi
and the Ruling party in Nigeria
@OfficialAPCNg
at NWC, Women and Youth levels of the party. Our diplomatic engagement in
#Burundi
was
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It is reported that the famous inventor Thomas Edison failed 10,000 times before he invented the light bulb. When questioned about he retorted " I didn't fail but learned 10,000times ways not to build a light bulb"
Every stage in life is a learning phase. It is in failure that
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I congratulate HE Bola Ahmed Tinubu
@officialABAT
and the Vice-President
@KashimSM
on their inauguration as the President and Vice-President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
I am confident in your abilities to steer the ship of this country to a greater height.
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At the Africa Day 2023 celebration held in
#bujumbura
I spoke on the need to have a framework to support the
@_AfricanUnion
proposed African Central Bank and revisit the idea of a unified currency for African countries. I highlighted the need to deepen the AfCFTA and ensure that
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Sights of RunBuja2023 in Bujumbura to commemorate Nigeria 63rd Independence Anniversary. For the love of Green White Green!
#DiplomaticEngagement
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Earlier today, I received in audience with Her Excellency, Elisabetta PIETROBON, The Ambassador of European Union and Head of Delegation to Burundi who came on a courtesy call to the Nigerian Embassy in
#Bujumbura
. Discussion centred of collaboration on areas of mutual interest.
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Our children are our future. All that we do is to make the future more prosperous for them.
Happy
#childrensday
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Happy Birthday to HE Babajide Sanwo-Olu
@jidesanwoolu
the Governor of Lagos.
Wishing you more years of happiness and success.
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On NewsCentral earlier today, I discussed the first 30 days of PBAT
@officialABAT
and the expectations of Nigerians. The cost-cutting measures and sacrifice from public officials with what the govt is asking Nigerians to do. The gains and areas of improvement of the previous
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I paid a farewell visit to the President of Burundi - HE
@GeneralNeva
Ndayishimiye whom my wife and I have had a fantastic working relationship with as an Envoy of The Federal Republic of Nigeria accredited to The Republic of Burundi. He thanked us for our wonderful contribution
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Congratulations to HE
@MBuhari
and
@DangoteGroup
for delivering on the
@Dangote
Refinery, the Largest single-train refinery in the world. When this project began in 2017, president
@MBuhari
gave it all the support necessary including access to forex at the CBN rate because he
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In the company of my dear wife, I welcomed Senior officers of the
@NigerianArmy
from the National Defence College who came to
#Burundi
for a study tour.
We are glad to have you and I hope you will enjoy the warmth and depth of Burundi's hospitality
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Since the return of democracy to Nigeria in 1999, no past president has given the SE the feeling of governance as
@MBuhari
did. While past presidents focused on rewarding friends and cronies in the region, President Muhammad Buhari's administration focused on the infrastructures
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Have you heard the hymn ' It is well with my soul'? If you haven't, please search it up on Youtube and listen. At all times, we must give thanks to God no matter the circumstance. Whatever you are passing through is only temporary. Keep faith alive. Be hopeful.
Horatio Spafford
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On the 20th of May, 2023, I will be speaking in a program organised by the UK chapter of my party, the
@OfficialAPCNg
to set policy agenda for HE
@officialABAT
, the President-elect. I will be speaking on " Engaging Nigeria’s Diaspora for National Development".
Thank you
@lumbyte
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Maintaining decorum is the responsibility of every government. Democracy isn't the right to disturb public peace with no control. It is only in Nigeria that people think the right to protest is infinitesimal and that government has no right to intervene.
The attached pictures
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One day I pray we begin to thank Nigeria for the many things it is doing /has done for us. I am not sure any other country evacuated this number of citizens in Sudan at no cost but Nigeria did. Thank you
@MBuhari
@abikedabiri
@nidcom_gov
@NigeriaMFA
@OfficialAPCNg
Welcome back
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The Embassy of Nigeria in Bujumbura on behalf of The President of The Federal Republic of Nigeria is wishing The President HE, Evariste Ndayishimiye happy 59th Independence Anniversary
@NigEmbBurundi
@GeoffreyOnyeama
@AdudaG
@zubairu_dada
@AShingiro
@GeneralNeva
@Burundi1stLady
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Happy Eid El Kabir to all my Muslim brothers and sisters. May Allah accept all your supplications.
Have a wonderful and fun filled celebration
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Thank you
@StFreakingKezy
@AdaAnambra2023
@kc_journalist
for the mention.
Thank you all for following. I appreciate
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To commemorate Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Anniversary, The Nigerian Embassy in
#Bujumbura
is organising the 3rd edition of RunBuja2023….we held a press conference with the media today at the Chancery. The event is organised in partnership with the
#Burundi
Athletic Federation
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Happy
#WorkersDay2023
to every Nigerian worker. You guys are the Engine room of Nigeria. I am certain that with
@officialABAT
it will only get better and your diligence rewarded
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Many times I have come across heated arguments on social media about entrepreneurship and the discussions are always laced with doses of motivational speaking
" Be your boss"
"you can never be rich working for someone else"
" work at your own pace"
And others.
The
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Uncommon Grace
Congratulations Mr. Senate President
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All we do is to consistently keep the Green White Green flag flying high, always! Winning for Nigeria remains the goal… yesterday, today and tomorrow! Another win for the Nigerian Embassy in Bujumbura
#diplomaticengagements
pic credit
@IngoMagazine
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FOREIGN POLICY
"Given the world in which we reside, please permit a few comments regarding foreign policy.
The crisis in Sudan and the turn from democracy by several nations in our immediate neighbourhood are of pressing concern.
As such, my primary foreign policy objective
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This morning, I was received in audience by the Prime Minister of Burundi. Son Excellence BUNYONI, Alain Guillaume. Discussion centred on deepening the bilateral cooperation between Nigeria and Burundi.
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I received in audience, Her Excellency-
@HwsHouben
The Netherlands Ambassador to
#Burundi
who came to
@NigEmbBurundi
-Embassy of
#Nigeria
in
#Bujumbura
on a courtesy call. Discussions centred on areas of mutual interest and cooperation.
#diplomaticengagements
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Made a quick stop at the Chineese Embassy in
#Bujumbura
and was received by the Charge De Affairs, Ai. FANG Guoqing - Minister-Counsellor standing in for the Head of Mission. Discussions centred on improved relations between both countries.
#DiplomaticEngagement
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Happy Birthday Eid-El-Fitr to all Muslims. May Allah grant all your supplications
#North
#EidUlFitr
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Congratulations to HE
@Hope_Uzodimma1
for a well-deserved win at the poll. Despite numerous challenges, Gov. Hope has been able to raise the bar of governance in Imo state, building quality infrastructures across communities and wards. It is no surprise that he effortlessly won
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Brethren,
What have you done with the existing knowledge at your disposal? Isn’t the essence of knowledge to transform you by getting you to act? The distance between great ideas and great results is IMPLEMENTATION.
So before you buy or read another book, attend another
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Happy new month to you all. May the second half of the year reward all of your hard work and present to you, the good luck that you deserve
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Earlier today, I received in audience The German Ambassador accredited to
#Burundi
-HE Carsten Holscher who came by on a courtesy call. Discussion centred around continued collaborations on areas of common interest.
#diplomaticengagements
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I am always proud of wife. She has continued to display the grace,kindness and brilliance that attracted me to her. I would soon pay a visit to my inlaws in
#Abia
and pay additional bride price.
Here: my wife Udo Onyeagba led the Association of Spouses of Nigerian Ambassadors
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Fathers are special. They sacrifice all to give their kids a good life. If your father is still alive, call him today and tell him how much you love him. I know it is odd, especially for those born in the 80s but it is the proper thing to do
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@themichaelowen
@NUFC
@Arsenal
@themichaelowen
We should clap for the officials or we should pretend the officiating was fantastic? So what’s your view on the goal? Your tweet says a lot about Arteta and his club but nothing on the goal and the officiating.. because you played for Newcastle?
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President Bola Tinubu
@officialABAT
is no fluke. I know many of those who campaigned against him during the election with vitriol are wishing that his assertive and superlative performance since he took over becomes a fluke. Sorry to disappoint you,
@officialABAT
is no fluke.
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@ Burundi the Heart of Africa
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We also paid a courtesy call to The Gov of Anambra State HE, CC Soludo. This was in the company of Hon Reverien Ndikuriyo the National Chairman of CNDD-FDD, Sir Paul Chukwuma, President Nigeria Burundi Business Council -NBBC and Chief Obi Okoli. Discussions on Collaboration
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Thank you all for your prayers and support. May the good Lord reward you all
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"Every morning in Africa, a gazelle wakes up, it knows it must outrun the fastest lion or it will be killed. Every morning in Africa, a lion wakes up. It knows it must run faster than the slowest gazelle, or it will starve. It doesn't matter whether you're the lion or a
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Today, we begin the burial rites of ' our wife', my brother's wife, late Mrs Chidinma Onyeagba who we lost after a brief illness.
We are consoled by the fond memories we have of her. She was cheerful and extended her smiles to everyone.
The Onyeagba's family griefs and we will
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Kudos
@abikedabiri
@nemanigeria
@NigeriaMFA
for successfully coming to the aid of Nigerians in
#Sudan
It was always dangerous to stage an evacuation in Sudan with a full-fledged war ongoing. The three days grace period was also short for any foolproof planning to have happened.
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@R_Ndikuriyo
We appreciate you.
@Nigeria
says thank you for coming. You are now recognised as “brother in Diaspora” which means “Nwannedinamba” on our local dialect.
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🌍 Exciting News! 📖 The New Africa Magazine is back with a BANG! 🚀
Introducing the latest edition of
#TheNewAfricaMagazine
- your window to the diverse, vibrant, and dynamic continent we all love. 🌟
📚 Dive into captivating stories that celebrate Africa's culture,
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Did you know that hypertension is responsible for more than 20% of death worldwide and is responsible for other diseases such as heart failure and even organ failure?
To stop hypertension you must exercise regularly and eat healthy. Fewer calories, more fruits, and vegetables
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Our compatriots will come online to mock Nigeria at all times, even when we make mistakes in the process of doing what no others are doing they will laugh derisively.
Let it be known that Nigeria is the only country that rescues its citizens for free
#Ronaldo
#thepresidelect
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It’s RunBuja 2023……. Even the military has indicated interest to participate…. We have been consistently consistent. First, second and now for the 3rd year running…. For the love of Green White Green, an insignia that must be held high at all times! Here We Go!
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During the weekend I stumbled on a video by Ola of Lagos advertising a billion Naira mansion in Lagos and I paused, then smiled at how the Internet has created jobs and redefined the career paths of many.
Ola is a big influencer with millions of views and thousands of
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World's biggest economies in 2028, projected by IMF:
🇺🇸 United States: $32.3 trillion
🇨🇳 China: $27.4 trillion
🇮🇳 India: $5.5 trillion
🇯🇵 Japan: $5.3 trillion
🇩🇪 Germany: $5 trillion
🇬🇧 United Kingdom: $4.2 trillion
🇫🇷 France: $3.3 trillion
🇧🇷 Brazil: $2.7 trillion
🇨🇦 Canada:
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Happy 70th Birthday to an enigma, a suave and smooth operator. An entrepreneur who knows how to get difficult tasks done. Happy Birthday,
@MikeAdenuga_Glo
.
I was privileged to work under him at Eqauitorial Trust Bank.
Happy birthday Chairman
#KANO
#astonvilla
#Enzo
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As a kid, our mothers in d village would go to d market with one polyethylene ( nylon) bag. They will use this bag for all their market activities till it gets too weak to be reused.
Biko, how did our mothers years ago learn the 3R( reuse, recycle, reduce) of waste management?
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Recently, I was on
@NTANewsNow
on its Africa weekly program where I discussed on a wide range of issues and set out a foreign policy direction for the incoming President
@officialABAT
and the
@OfficialAPCNg
government
You can check it on:
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Good one your Excellency
@jidesanwoolu
.
#Lagos
is a model state for all other states in Nigeria
I am excited to announce the first set of electric buses in the Lagos Mass Transit Master Plan as part of our increased effort to modernise every sector of Lagos. Thanks to our partnership with
@Oando_PLC
, Lagosians can expect a cleaner and greener public transportation system.
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What the Petroleum Industry Act of 2021 did was to fully deregulate the upstream petroleum sector. Any willing importer can now import petrol and sell it at any price determined by the market. This will create investment and jobs in the upstream sector.
Removal of subsidy will
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Do whatever you can to protect the environment, it is the only legacy we can hand over to the next generation. Plant a tree, reduce, reuse, and recycle plastics and ensure all your activities are environmentally friendly
#nigeria
#EarthDay2023
#alexferguson
#anambra
#igbo
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The Job of government is to allocate scarce resources efficiently. When government fails to allocate resources efficiently there is an opportunity cost. That cost might be poor infrastructural, health, and educational facilities, which will in turn lead to higher costs of doing
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Today, I was received in audience by
@Burundi1stLady
Her Excellency Angeline Ndayishimiye alongside my wife. We had a fruitful discussion on ways of collaboration and partnership on women and youth empowerment.
@NigeriaMFA
@GeoffreyOnyeama
@AdudaG
@zubairu_dada
@NigEmbBurundi
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Here is wishing our Hon Minister of Foreign Affairs - Geoffrey Jideofor Kwusike ONYEAMA an amazing birthday
@NigEmbBurundi
@AdudaG
@GeoffreyOnyeama
@NigeriaMFA
@zubairu_dada
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I am confident
@ArsenalNigeria_
will win the league this season. The lads have been brilliant. I am not giving up and no true
#arsenalfan
should give up. This is our season!
Proudly gunners
#FACup
#Maguire
#harrykane
#punchng
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Hebrews 11: 1-12
1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
2 For by it the elders obtained a good report.
3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of
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