People from Nigeria

"You either love me or hate me in peace and war."

"Things have taken time to get used to, the weather's not great and people seem to drink beer all the time, but there’s nowhere I’d rather be playing."

"I am happy at Newcastle. I love the city and the people. Our fans are the best in the world. Even if we are losing or not playing well there are still 52,000 backing us and I respect that."

"When you look at Obafemi Martins, in my eyes he is one of the best strikers at the moment in this league and maybe Europe as well. He is flexible, he is fast, he can shoot with both feet and he is a good header of the ball."

"You will begin to succeed with your life when the pains and problems of others matter to you."

"If you have not tasted poverty, you will not be able to manage blessing when it comes. If you have not tasted humiliation, you will not be able to manage honour when it comes."

"Discovery is for forward lookers."

"If your actions are motivated by selfish interests rather than God, you are mortgaging tomorrow's joy."

"Pastors are sent to utter the deep things of God for the conviction of sin, and for edification and comfort."

"Let us leave tomorrow’s trouble for the One who bore our troubles on the cross."

"In the university of God, however brilliant you may be, you will not be given double promotion. You must take every course, because each course serves a purpose."

"Whatever I am today is a product of that conviction that victory through Christ is victory indeed. The rest is history."

"Our position in Christ Jesus is enhanced each time we help someone in trouble."

"It is better to live poorly upon the fruits of God’s goodness than live plentifully upon the products of our own sin."

"Of all graces, faith honours Christ the most; of all graces, Christ honours faith the most."

"Each day has its own destiny. Yesterday is history, today is opportunity while tomorrow is mystery."

"The way and manner God executes His plan in our lives differs."

"Your success and happiness depend on your willingness to help others solve their problems."

"It is praiseworthy when you give not only to your power but beyond your power."

"We are one another's strength."

"Giving offers us the opportunity to reshape our destiny. When you give, you are reshaping your destiny."

"If we make mistakes, as we all do – don’t run from God, run to Him."

"If gold must be gold, it must pass through the furnace."

"“I feel strong in challenges, believing that personal improvement and fulfillment come through the continual process of learning from both negative and positive experiences.”"

"“When times are stable, and the sea is calm and secure, no one is really tested.”"

"“People will challenge you, question you, try to get you off track. Don't listen to the temptation to act out of character.”"

"“Someone out there is waiting for you for a lifetime. You cannot afford to fail them; failing them is failing God. Remember, God is speaking to you through them, saying: 'They are fatherless, so that you can be their father.' 'They are lonely, so that you can be their companion.' 'They are in want, so that you can be their benefactor.' ”"

"I cannot define failure because I don't believe in failure. There is no failure in my book. All I see is success, directed by the Spirit of God."

"“The more they persecute me, the more the favour of God upon my life. The more they persecute me, the more God will increase my blessing.""

"We should let love be uppermost in our hearts because all our doings without love are nothing."

"Those who created yesterday’s pain cannot control tomorrow’s potential."

"When we inherit stolen wealth in a will, we would live under a stolen future – thereby mortgaging our future. Remember, what comes from God goes to Him. What comes from truth goes to truth. What comes from stealing goes to stealing. What comes from destruction goes to destruction."

""If you are prepared to die, you are prepared to live.”"

"“You need not fear where you are going when you know Jesus is going with you.”"

"“Whether you are young or old, what matters is the grace to continue living hereafter. A man may die young yet be satisfied with living but a wicked man is not satisfied even with long life.""

"What you make happen for others, God makes happen for you."

"If we are focused on making money only, a large slice of life will pass us by."

"I took care of the depth of my relationship with God and He took care of the breadth of my success."

"“We are tempted so that we may pray the more. Afflictions are meant for our spiritual benefit.”"

""I have a covenant with God. I cannot ask for anything outside what is written in the covenant. What I will achieve in this world is in a book I am carrying everyday; I just have to open the pages. Outside the book is not mine.”"

""If you are with God in truth and faith, whatever comes as a blessing or trial will be what God allows. If you are called by God, from beginning to the end, your journey has been documented. Nothing outside your documentary will happen without God’s knowledge.”"

""That you are regularly facing challenges does not make you an unbeliever. Don’t measure your Christian life by your situation.”"

"When the root of your wrong is not from the heart, your wrong will make you to run to God the more."

"“Judge not, so that you will not be judged. We should talk to people to be saved and not to die. I mean, we should talk salvation, not condemnation. The Bible is my standard. God hates sin, not sinners. When I say, ‘Do not judge so that you will not be judged’, I mean we should hate sin, not the sinner because sinners can change. If you have killed a sinner by judging him, there will be no opportunity for change. Sinners can be delivered. We should hate the act, not the people because our battle is not against flesh and blood but against the ‘spirit beings’ that cause all these acts. If my parents were one, I would not have been given birth to. Those that are asking this question – if your parents were one, you would not have been given birth to. You that are reading me – if your parents were one, you would not be reading this today. God bless the reader and the hearer.”"

"Miracles, signs, wonders, deliverance and healing cannot be exchanged with money."

""If you run before God, you cannot run after God.”"

"In a situation where you become so great without God’s character, it means the end is going to be bad."

"“When you see someone who is great without God’s character, don’t admire him – pray for him because the beginner is not the owner but the finisher… The beginning and middle are off-record; the end is what will put the record straight.”"

"“Character is the one that carries whatever we become. If your wealth is bigger than your character, that wealth will be spending you, not you spending it.”"

"“If God has called you, the more they block your way, the more that trouble and temptation, the more God’s love is provoked… Each attempt to stop you asks for more evidence from God.”"

""Whatever situation you are facing, don’t let it overwhelm you. Stay focused because there is something far more important than that situation – your dream and your goals in life.”"

"When you are connected to your destiny, nothing and nothing can stop you."

"“If you believe in what you are doing, why should disappointment separate you from it? If you believe in your business, why should failure cause you to abandon it? If you believe in your marriage, why should crisis separate you and lead to divorce?”"

"“Blessing without good health is a crisis because you cannot enjoy it.""

"“You have been allowing challenges to destroy you instead of you to destroy challenges. When challenges come – my God has the final say, not my ability or knowledge.”"

"“When God calls a man or woman, what they will eat, what they will use and everything they need for their journey will be provided abundantly by God.”"

"It is what you believe that translates in the life you live."

""When it is time to dress, make-up, take your bath and eat, it is time to hurry. Those things have little to do with your future. Don’t waste your time on what cannot guarantee your future; your mirror keeps deceiving you.”"

"“I am a material to be used that will not cost you any money. I am afraid to collect money from you because if I collect it, it will affect the gift and grace of God in my life.”"

"“If we fail to see that there are powers that cause people to be bowed down in bondage, we are going to fight the wrong battle.""

""Love has a language that transcends all languages, all barriers and all distance.”"

"The man that is poor is not the one who has no money but one without a dream. Children of destiny can never be poor, though they may experience temporary lacks."

""Today, many people blame their situation on family background. Some would say, ‘I am poor because everyone in my family is poor.’ If you make excuses for being poor, your poverty cannot be excused. Remember, you are responsible for what you give your attention to; so it is unnecessary to blame your situation on anyone. Today, it is common for people to blame their failure on their family background, whereas they attribute their success to their personal effort.”"

"“Nobody is too good or too bad to qualify for God’s grace.”"

"“No matter how fast a lie runs, the truth will someday overtake it.”"

"“When you learn what God has made you for and how He treasures your company, you are bound to be contented, self-sufficient and happy.”"

"“We should not allow unhealthy ego, pride or greed to overrule our good intention.”"

"“Those who have the greatest and most positive impact on society are not concerned with name and fame.”"

"“Every day you must stay true to your purpose, despite snow or rain. When your purpose is clear, your life will have meaning.”"

"“A resolve to do whatever proper thing it takes separates the weak from the strong. The strong are determined to do whatever possible and proper thing to get to their goal.”"

"“Adopting a lifestyle that is on purpose provides an opportunity to enrich others by leaving your imprint in a positive way.”"

"Many times, God speaks blessing and breakthrough through pain and disappointment."

"I was blessed by God with a talent to express myself through the art-form called music, I eventually found love in it and had no other choice than to embrace it and ever since, I’ve come to enjoy it; I feel like I was born to do it and I really want to continue to make music. To me, it’s sort of like life because I can relate it with everything that happens around me."

"Don't judge me from my looks or the way I dress, judge me wit what I do, cuz I don't impress people!!"

"It all has to do with my feelings, my mood or state of mind. Most times my experiences, things I desire, it could be good depends on how the listener’s level of perception is structured."

"Take a little rewind back to 1999, It's not the same place don't look front, better look behind"

"Uh, cause everyday she's struggling she be hustling day and night I don't think you know how it feels when you're an orphan yeah"

"aii, see Plenty money, means plenty honey na so dem say money is the root of all evil but nowadays na di fruit of the tree weh deh bless people"

"You a naughty girl and you're so fine Liking em strings on your waist line You mi desire, you ah hotter than fire Gal I like di way you shake yuh behind"

"Dirty wind, I like the way you dey wind And the way you dey do You fit make Timaya go mad So fine girl, pull down your skirt ah"

"Anyway I be, holding this mic And I'm restless Lyrical bars, it comes quick like my first sex I'm raw, no latex I aint a slave, I'm a grown man Fvck the chains and the necklace Gat bad chicks everywhere, Casablanca Noah flow, leave you in a state like Bayelsa I poo in your mouth, you can talk that shyt Guns like a cinema, it got clips"

"Bad boys making moves like a magician always on their hustle like a tactician see the streets, me I say you be average man one blood, one nation, African"

"My Nigerian girl I love you everyday in any way no be material girl, and all the way she no dey play"

"Art is about collecting experiences and expressing them. For me music and photography are similar art forms. I collect experiences, stir them in myself and express it in my own language. Just like my photography, music is my language."

"Make the necessary plans, set goals but understand that the things that really matter, are out of your hands."

"“In God’s presence, hope is re-birthed…always. In worship, we see Him as He is and He sprinkles us with grace to see how beautiful we are.”"

"I didn't think I made a great image, when the photographs landed for the first time on social media, everyone immediately thought she was a model."

"I think what makes me a good portrait photographer is that I really see people. The moment I know I’m photographing someone, I already see them in their most beautiful state. Before I make the image, I already know the image and I aspire to that. Sometimes, it’s just an impression in my heart about who they are."

"Meeting and photographing her has inspired us all and we can’t wait for the good that will come to her from all of this to unfold . She doesn’t speak English well but here ,she was explaining how she found us . I had sent an assistant , as many of you advised ,to leave a message with the people in the area where we photographed her…"

"It has been a joy to share my knowledge but more than anything, I think I have been inspired by the amount of growth many of the participants in such a short time have garnered. And that says many things, one of which is that if we have more and more of stuffs like this, we can push the quality and they type of photography that is coming out of Nigeria forward. I love the fact that this is a workshop for women. I mean this (the project) is a way to have a voice and I am so glad that I have seen people who came here at the beginning with works of a certain kind, now being able to push forward on their own ideas and their own perspective of things. I think that is important and it has been a tremendously incredible workshop. I don’t think I have experienced anything like this."

"Men may rule the world, but women rule the men who rule the world."

"Female power exists; it hangs over every man like a ubiquitous shadow. Indeed, the life cycle of man, from cradle to grave, may be divided into three phases, each of which is defined by the form of female power which dominates him: motherpower, bridepower, or wifepower."

"Once we remind ourselves that a woman's principal occupation is the winning and holding of at least one male slave; and that her looks are among her primary assets for this business, we must realize that man's condescending attitude to her obsession with her looks is obtuse. Not just obtuse; it is a sign of men's own folly."

"We don't have all the time in the world with oil. We have to use oil while it makes sense to do so."

"Hate speech is a specie of terrorism."

"No economy can tolerate the level of corruption seen in Nigeria without consequences."

"We all know that Nigerian jollof rice is the best anywhere. We beat the Ghanaians and Senegalese hands down."

"Here in Nigeria, what makes the news is conflict between the executive and the legislature."

"There must be more rigorous enforcement of rules promoting transparency in the international banking and financial systems, especially more stringent KYC rules on customer identity, source of wealth, and even country of origin."

"Corruption and illicit financial flows are different. But they really must be twinned. This is because, for practical purposes, it is an eminently more sensible approach to treat most of the sources of illicit financial flows as corrupt activity, within a broader use of the term."

"Tracing, freezing, and return of stolen assets has proved in many cases to be exceptionally difficult for most African countries."

"There is no wisdom of man that can change men or change nations; it is the power and wisdom of God that can."

"We in Nigeria have seen just how difficult it is to get back stolen assets from the international financial system, such as banks that ought not have received those funds in the first place if even the most routine questions were asked."

"It doesn't matter where one starts from; it doesn't matter at all where you start from. It is how committed you are, how determined you are, and how hardworking you are that will ultimately make the difference."

"The carnal nature of man is that he places his tribe above others, but the only basis for the power and unity of the church is that there is no Jew or Gentile."

"I am so pleased and happy, and I believe that the Almighty God has a plan for our nation by putting us in strategic positions in politics, business, and everywhere."

"The fundamental for the sustainable growth of Nigeria is not in the hydro-carbon industry but in agriculture."

"With 10 per cent of Nigeria's total land mass, 80 per cent of which is arable, Niger state symbolises the hope and greatness of Nigeria and has potential to feed the continent."

"Nigeria is still grappling with the negative consequences of the use of opacity by senior members of government and their cronies between 1993 and 1998, awarding themselves juicy contracts in the extractive industry."

"An active and vibrant railway system confers many benefits on the society."

"Railway network will support efforts to diversify the economy and enhance our export potentials."

"Any nation that does not emphasize integrity will always fail."

"The values of integrity and hard work are necessary for the development of our nation."

"You don't have to cheat or steal to be successful in life, but you must be ready to convert your challenges to opportunity."

"If people are stealing the resources of this nation, if people are taking bribes - if judges or persons in authority, whether they are judges or whoever they may be in government, ministers, whoever, if they are taking bribes - it attacks the fundament of our existence as a society."

"The most important thing is that we are on the right path, and we will not deviate from it, even in the face of strong temptation to choose temporary gains over long-term benefits."

"Our vision is for a country that grows what it eats and produces what it consumes. It is for a country that no longer has to import petroleum products and develop a lucrative petrochemical industry."

"Our diversity as a people united is also our potential to transform our large deposits of mineral resources and use same for national development."

"If the church says we will not accept you here or that we will expose you if you are stealing the resources of the country or stealing the resources of a private company or other establishment, where you work, then we would not have the type of problem that we have in this country. If only the church does so - just the church."

"Many would say the reason why they steal is because they want to have an arsenal for future political exploits. It is a lie. It is greed. In any case, even if you want to do that, you have no right to do it."

"If the church says you are not allowed to steal, and we will ostracize you in our midst if you did, if what a man has does not measure up to what he has, if we found that a man has more money than he should have, if a man is earning a salary of a civil servant or a public servant and he has houses everywhere, we have to hold him to account."

"If this government is doing the right thing by fighting corruption, the Church should support it."

"In stabilizing the macroeconomic environment, we have focused on aligning fiscal with monetary policy and nudging the central bank toward the objective of more market-determined exchange rates."

"It is not possible for one tribe to dominate another based on the way God has structured the country."

"The reason we have Christian president and Muslim vice president or Muslim president and Christian vice president is to have balance."

"If there is one person in Nigeria that believes that petroleum prices should not go up by one naira, it is President Buhari."

"Great economies and great nations, prosperity, and abundance of nations and communities are created by men and not spirits."

"The truth is that many, if not most, nations of the world are made up of different peoples - and cultures and beliefs and religions - who find themselves thrown together by circumstance."

"The most successful of the nations of the world are those who do not fall into the lure of secession but who, through thick and thin, forge unity in diversity."

"I understand the law of sowing and reaping. It is a spiritual law that has tremendous physical implications. Every time that we delay or frustrate what we can do today, leaving it till tomorrow, we hold back the future. We, too, must reap what we have sown by experiencing delays."

"No matter how much you pray or fast, our country cannot grow without some of us deciding to do the hard work that makes nations work."

"The quality and quantum of potential investors in Africa is huge."

"The most important thing for Africa is that whoever wants to invest in our countries should start in manufacturing."

"We in Africa must prepare our economies in that direction that attracts such huge and qualitative investments. It is for us to push, and we must push."

"It is the resolve of the government that none will be allowed to get away with making speeches that can cause sedition or that can cause violence, especially because when we make these kinds of pronouncement and do things that can cause violence or destruction of lives and property, we are no longer in control."

"Nigeria's unity is one for which enough blood has been spilled and many hundreds of thousands of lives have been lost. Many have paid for the unity of this country with their lives, and it will be wrong of us, as men and women of goodwill in this generation, to toy with those sacrifices that have been made."

"We are committed to a continuous engagement with our people to explain government policies, receive advice and criticism."

"As we move to diversify our economy, we are particularly aware that we need oil to get out of oil."

"It will be wrong of us to approach our grievances by threatening to disobey the laws or by threatening the integrity of our nation."

"Africa Rising is as much about improving standards of governance as it is about an increasingly confident youths and civil society. It is also about businessmen and women who are stepping beyond national borders and going global."

"Africa cannot afford to underestimate the power of technology to fast-track the continent's rise. Emerging technologies have played extraordinary roles in every aspect of the continent's most touted successes."

"Many of the ethnic and other parochial tensions that have tended to create insecurity and outright conflict, time and time again, are largely as a result of failure to deliberately undertake nation-building efforts."

"Economic growth is not sustainable without nation-building and, even of greater importance, state building."

"We are in a democracy and there is a process by which things can be done and that process is the one where you bring forward amendments to the National Assembly and they will do whatever is considered useful in the circumstance."

"The Diaspora in the UK is particularly important because this is the largest diaspora community in the world. So really if you are talking to hundreds of thousands of Nigerians for anyone with any sense at all it’s a very important community to address. So it’s representative, it’s the way to go. The Diaspora here is also very active at home,"

"This is Nigeria. Whatever happens there; it is still the universal Church. It pains me. We are all the same body of Christ. It pains me. It shouldn’t be …but I am here in Nigeria and I can speak of Nigeria. If any stupid priest or bishop in Nigeria feels he wants to copy the American model, then there is something wrong with his head."

"“I am rich in the lord. I am a comfortable young woman but I am not too rich, so I don't actually know how much I'm worth”.Nnaji talks about her worth (July 2007)"

"“Chocolates and cakes are the biggest problem I have. That is why I punish myself at the gym because I know I can’t stop myself from eating what I want. I call it eating your cake and having it.” Nnaji's interview (July 2007)"

"“I'm always happy and relaxed. Nobody can stay happy 24 hours but I'm content with my life. I am content with where God has placed me. I am content with my work. I am comfortable and I thank God for it.” Nnaji's interview (July2007)"

"“Let girls grow up to become woman and make a choice, what they want”. Genevieve spoke up against early child marriage (May 2014)"

""I think the authenticity of the story which was what I loved about it. It provided an environment where I could showcase the things that made me proud of our culture, our talent and our values." Her collaboration with United Talent Agency (October 2018)"

"“My own feminism is just human rights.”Views on feminism(April 2019)"

"“At the end of the day I was born alone, I’m going to die alone, I breathe alone. So I definitely have the right to how I want to live my life.” I’m a woman who makes her own choices (April 2019)"

"“Be the reason they speak good about Nigeria”. Nnaji talks on been a good citizen of Nigeria (October 2021)"

""The contemporary issues highlighted in the script are what sold me; this is an artful retelling of Fela’s story and I’m honored to be a part of it".Nnaji joins an audio cast play ( May 2021)"

"“I grew up on radio plays and the experience is nostalgic for me – the power of voice to influence minds and touch hearts is undeniable.” Nnaji joins an audio cast play ( May 2021)"

"“At the end of the day I was born alone, I’m going to die alone, I breathe alone. So I definitely have the right to how I want to live my life, and as a woman, the fact of the matter is no one needs to tell me otherwise.”"

"Nigerians as a whole are very confident people, I believe we’re confident, I believe we’re very resourceful and we are very hospitable when it comes to visitors in the country."

"So, the thing is everyone needs to be treated as individuals and not a collective nation. You don’t judge one person or judge one person by another persons faults."

"God is the only reason we’re all successful now. They should look into their own hearts and embrace their own God and ask their own God to bless the way God has blessed others."

"“We don't need aid, we need partnerships. We cannot continue to be a beggar nation. I have always believed yo shouldn't give the man the fish,but teach the mangiw to fish and he will be able to take care of himself and others“."

"“West has taken and borrowed a lot from Africa…now it’s a renaissance: we’re claiming back what is ours and we’re adding value to what is ours, making it globally acceptable and globally appealing”."

"“We know that Africa has potential, all we need is investors – either local or foreign – to come on board with money and partner with us and take it all the way up there. If Burberry, Armani, or Prada, instead of coming to look for inspiration, actually partnered with the craftsman or designers to do a line, it would be a world-class hit”."

"“Being a Nigerian was no limitation for me because I just thought, well you haven’t seen me and there’s loads more like me”."

"The West has taken and borrowed a lot from Africa… now its a renaissance. We’re claiming back with is ours and we’re adding value to what is ours, making it globally acceptable and globally appealing"

"African designers need to celebrate their cultural roots and fashion history in order to become globally competitive"

"I try to fuse African cultural style with a modern approach to design. I love the dynamism of creating modernity out of something that is steeped in history. I think it’s what gives my collection such a cultural mix"

"I didn’t choose fashion, it chose me, ... I think the only way I’ve managed is because I know fashion was my destiny. African designers face so many challenges, producing collections and working hard to rise above the manufacturing infrastructure problems. For me, it’s about rising to the challenge and I think it’s made me a better designer. I feel I produce more intelligent clothing as a result"

"African bespoke is different from European bespoke, in that Africans are very much more endowed in very specific areas. My challenge is that I work with a lot of lumps and bumps, which almost turns me into a type of cosmetic surgeon. Except that I’m not cutting you up or anything, it's just that I do a lot of things with fabrics and accentuating, to create that perfect hourglass shape"

"When I started out, it was with a certain philosophy, because at that time it wasn’t cool to look African. Africa wasn’t on the map as it is now. … There was nothing really happening in terms of African fashion going global, or Africans being able to make a business of African fashion outside of the shore of Africa. So I went into it, sort of, to prove a point and to say ‘Listen. We can do this. We can add value.’ And to also bring the attention of the world to our own native abilities"

"I just had this can-do spirit. I was just so convinced that my product was so genuine and would no doubt conquer the world"

"Developing my own fabrics is essential for me. Every time you do it, it’s fresh; the drawings, the process of making Adire, starting with indigo and then just making music with colour and patterns, 'fabric jazz'. I wanted to play with floaty fabrics this time. It was just my mood. Of course I’m still in the throws of my love affair with Aso Oke which is still a huge feature in this collection."

"Fashion chose me, and I believe that it did because I had been sent to impact African fashion as it relates to the world. It’s not just me; it’s my family"

"Family plays a huge part in our business because it’s the cornerstone. We do everything together, whether it’s deciding the theme for the season or what each feature of every look that will form the collection we are working on might be"

"Everything is done in-house. From the conceptualisation to filming campaigns, everything is always completely done by the it-girls.” Their orientation of family extends to their clients, “We get so involved with clients, we want [our clients] to be a part of our family as much as possible"

"The real core of our business is God. So, if we have different opinions or a strong opinion about one thing, the final opinion we seek is His. It’s what holds us together as one and what has made us stand so strong in the face of every challenge that we’ve faced"

"Be discerning about where you work."

"Failure happens, but it’s not fatal."

"To thine own self be true"

"Life is a journey and in any journey, there is sort of milestones, there are pitstops, there are hurdles, there are successes that we celebrate."

"Women are more confident and have higher aspirations."

"Know what you want and plan your career journey."

"Begin with an end in mind."

"Be Purposeful."

"Success depends on what you choose to ignore."

"Choose your battles wisely, especially in a male-dominated industry where you can easily be perceived as an angry and embittered woman if you fight every single battle."

"As a woman, you should aim to glide through life, elegantly like a swan whose head and body are seen above water, but who conceals her toughness and resilience underneath most of the time."

"Life is never truly balanced."

"I think a woman can have it all — on her own terms."

"He was very purposeful and determined. He didn’t go into anything without having the desired outcome."

"The ability to take a calculated risk energizes me."

"Find opportunities to buy below market price, at a time when markets are depressed, so you ultimately may stand to gain more when you eventually sell."

"The idea [the government's 'You Win' campaign] is that instead of young people in Nigeria waiting to get employment, they should create their own jobs and employ their peers and employ other people."

"So we were not able to save when we should have. That is why you find that Nigeria is now in the situation it is in."

"We have a choice. Either we converge downwards by allowing the virus to drag us all back down, or we converge upwards by vaccinating the world."

"Investing in women is smart economics, and investing in girls, catching them upstream is even smarter economics."

"No one can fight corruption for Nigerians except Nigerians. Everyone has to be committed from the top to the bottom to fight it."

"It's about our common good, because these variants will come back if people are not vaccinated."

"Africa represents our fastest-growing region in the world. If you want to be relevant, you need to be in this part of the world."

"It’s not just about empowering women, it’s about economic growth."

"Unless we can make access to finance easier for women in their businesses, we will be missing out on a significant portion of growth within our economies."

"Compare non retiring income with investment such as bonds and fixed income etc.Annuity is low risk venture, fixed rate and guaranteed income for life and dependable old age."

"“Africa’s opportunity lies not in aid — but in adding value, building trust, and using our resources wisely,”"

"“Our critical minerals are in demand — but instead of giving them away raw, we must negotiate smartly, add value locally, create jobs, and become a true hub of global manufacturing and innovation""

"“Even solving one problem or building one enterprise can have ripple effects across the continent. Everyone has a role to play in building Africa’s future,”"

"“Events like this roundtable are vital platforms to foster collaboration, deepen trust, and unlock the entrepreneurial potential that exists both within Africa and among its global diaspora. It was an honor to join this important dialogue and help shape conversations that will drive long-term impact,”"

"“Diaspora investment is not just about capital; it’s about building ecosystems and reshaping Africa’s economic narrative. We are proud to create a platform where action-oriented conversations drive real change.”"

"“Africa really needs to change its mindset about access to aid. We should begin to see it as a thing of the past,”"

"“Our focus should be on two key areas — attracting investment and mobilising domestic resources.”"

"“The biggest pension funds are in South Africa, followed by Nigeria, Kenya, Morocco, Botswana, and Namibia. These resources are hugely significant, and we need to find ways to tap into them,”"

"“At present, these institutions have a combined balance sheet of about $70 billion, but our infrastructure needs alone exceed $200 billion annually. Instead of looking outward for financial support, we must strengthen our own institutions,”"

"I’ve developed my own style. It’s a colourful one. It’s African, and it is me."

"There is always guilt. Just make it work."

"If you have a sense of purpose that drives you, then aim high and become a leader and make room as you go."

"There is no right way to be a woman leader. Be true to yourself."

"Get anyone you know talking about gender stereotypes. These false assumptions cannot survive being held up to the light of day."

"Don’t take a backward step. Don’t shy away from taking up space in the world. Don’t assume you are too junior or that people are too busy. Reach out and network."

"I’m told, I’m like my father, and he was the most wonderful man. But I think he was gentler than me."

"I believe that when you find problems, you should also find solutions."

"In the 73 years of GATT WTO, I am honoured 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!"

"“Nigeria does have a problem with corruption. And so do many other countries, including developed countries. I don’t like the fact that when people mention the name Nigeria, the next thing they say is corruption.”"

"“On my first day I sat in that chair and said Oh My God I can't do this. There are just too many things: we have to reform the budget, to fight corruption, do this, do that. But once I had set out the matrix, which became like a bible, I suddenly got a burst of confidence.”"

"“One of the first big things we did was to delink the budget from the oil price ... Any surplus above that we saved — and we announce to Nigerians how much we had saved each quarter.”"

"We need to launch a nationwide campaign against superstition and belief in witchcraft. Nigerians should be told that witches are not real, and that witches and spirits are imaginary entities created by primitive minds during the infancy of human race to explain situations and issues they could not understand or resolve commonsensically. This campaign should be taken to all Nigerian schools, colleges and universities. It should be publicized over the radios and television, in the newspapers, in market places, in churches and mosques. In particular, we need to check the activities of our so called pastors and other self styled men and women of God who use the Bible or Holy books to perpetrate and justify atrocious acts and human right abuses. These religious charlatans continue to act and preach in ways that reinforce the belief in witches and provoke acts of witch accusation, persecution and killing. This has been the driving force in Akwa Ibom State, and until Nigerians learn to reject superstition and irrationalism such tragedies will continue to occur."

"Sub-Saharan Africa has the world’s smallest number of motorized vehicles but the highest rate of road traffic fatalities, with Nigeria and South Africa leading the pack. Trauma has become a silent epidemic in Africa, an epidemic that will only spread as the economy grows. More and more Africans are buying cars and working in heavy and dangerous industries. At the same time, infrastructure is poor, safety laws lax, and cars badly maintained."

"We want to do away with the walls that divide and separate us, whether it's the walls of social class or the wall of ethnicity, or the walls of religion."

"We are mothers we are life-givers and we are solution bearers we think that we should bring solutions to the table rather than dwell on the problem."

"For the sake of peace, it is important to build a community of women with one purpose and work for the overall well-being of the people notwithstanding their religious and tribal affiliations."

"My motivation and drive in life is God. I have a personal relationship with Him. And my hunger for the impossible quickens something in me to rise to the occasion and make it possible."

"My father taught me integrity while my mother taught me to be industrious, hardworking and disciplined. My husband, Dr. Iko Ibanga, is another person who has taught me to strike a balance between my pioneering, result-oriented spirit and loving people sincerely. He is one man that brings beauty out of relationships."

"A lot of people called and were actually crying. I feel very emotional. People saw themselves and were able to see their skin."

"My administration has placed CCTV cameras that will monitor all the activities and movements of people in the state capital (Gusau), aimed at tracking and tracing criminal hideout and their nefarious activities."

"When the minister met him, he should not have exchanged words with him, even just because of his uniform."

""In military law, there is no punishment for that because he did the right thing by following due process and the law”"

"The concept of loyalty is a very strange one. My prayer is, may our loyalty never be tested.”"

"The more transport infrastructure we provide the more efficient the economy becomes, resulting in more business opportunities."

"The health of the private sector in any economy is a fair measure of how prosperous and democratic that economy is."

"I have played my role but people can decide whether it is quiet or not"

"Democracy does not guarantee that the leader or those leaders will deliver or indeed are able to deliver on what we want."

"I think the debate we must have is whether we really want autonomous local government. As it stands today, it is unrealistic to expect autonomy for local governments created by the constitution. They were not meant to be autonomous"

"Local government autonomy unrealistic, says Fashola"

"“I miss my father everyday. Even as I performed during the grand finale, my thoughts were focused on making my late dad and family proud while I held my faith in God”"

"“I would love to work with these artists in the nearest future. People may say my dream is too big but I know with Christ, I can do all things and it is very possible for me”."

"...there’s absolutely nothing stopping anyone from raising the levels of our films to be as advanced as what we have in Hollywood. What we need is directors and producers to pay the budget because SFX is not cheap. It is not like the usual makeup."

"People need to have more patience and focus on building themselves as a brand and building their own experience first. Because it’s not about knowing how to do it but how to save something when something goes wrong."

"When you think of make-up more than a beauty tool, you will realise its true potential."

"The problem of colourism does not stem from the beauty and makeup professionals but the Nigerian woman who wants to have light skin."

"A lot of problems people have is to take in every instruction but they failed to understand if it fits their face or not."

"The transactional sex on the campuses of institutions of higher learning in Nigeria is first and foremost a reflection of anomie in our society; it also reflects the abysmal decay of standards in our educational system."

"There must be policy to protect students in universities from being sexually harassed while making the very act itself unattractive through a system of checks and balances and sanctions that respects neither person nor status."

"Sexual harassment has become a pandemic that shouldn’t be addressed on the margin; we need to beam the light and address it holistically."

"Students should be sensitised properly and adequately, as regards their rights. Tertiary institutions should also provide safe, conducive and private channels reporting issues of sexual harassment, while ensuring the anonymity of victims in other to protect their identities and effectively prevent any case of possible backlash, intimidation or witch-hunting from such reported aggressors/sexual offenders."

"Educational certification alone should not be the prerequisite for employing lecturers. Background checks should be conducted on prospective lecturers to ensure that they are of sound mind and good character."

"From the foregoing, it has become a sad realisation that sexual harassment has been allowed to fester in our tertiary institutions for too long. All stakeholders must stand up to their responsibilities and all hands must be on deck to ensure that our campuses are safe havens."

"This organisation is leveraging on the use of technology to bring about a change in the lifestyles of our people , because technology is mobile."

"A lot of perpetrators of Gender-Based violence do not know what the law says if they are caught, therefore Government need to work with community base organizations to engage stakeholders in the community and lead campaigns of issues of GBV, this will also help survivors of GBV in remote areas to know who to call and when to seek for help."

"We have a long way to go in first domesticating the laws that will protect women and girls across the country, and a longer road to change the narrative and culture of impunity towards women."

"Sexual violence is perpetuated in any environment where there is power; we must ensure we have systems that can check power, be it at the office, church, mosque, market, home, school, or community."

"As a country, we need to begin to engage all facets of endeavor to change the narrative attached with rape, domestic violence or sexual violence in general."

"Women must believe in themselves enough to thrive and collaborate."

"NO is a full sentence, self-control is achievable."

"Beauty is how you perceive it. Everyone should be allowed to be himself or herself in whatever form they choose to express it."

"You are lucky to be wherever you find yourself, some people have it worse. Failure makes rooms for improvements and that’s how I operate."

"Modelling is fun and at the same time, serious work."

"When people are over-dressed, they look like a mess. So I always tend just to keep it simple."

"Failure makes rooms for improvements and that’s how I operate. Nothing keeps me down for too long, I dust myself and get back up."

"One major mistake I have made in life, is trusting the wrong people. I have learnt not to trust anyone but God. As you grow older certain experiences drives home this point."

"I believe in getting up as many times as you fall."

"Prioritize Personal Development and Never Sell Yourself Cheap."

"With good policies on the ground, the business environment will blossom and the economy will improve."

"it’s only idle minds that gossip."

"Nigerians are very lovely people, who are ready to render helping hands at times of needs."

"We can do it once we are determined. We all know that education is the bedrock of any development all over the world."

"I believe we are all here for a purpose, some people will go through life never knowing what their purpose is, while some will. When you are able to identify what your purpose is, it is then you get to enjoy life and live life properly......"

"Looking past the present and seeing something better come out of it."

"It’s not easy for any country to maintain IDP or refugee camps because of the many challenges involved, especially financial implications."

"Hold your head up! There is nothing wrong with working hard for success, but never be desperate for fame."

"Identify those that genuinely love and care about you, hold them close because as you get older, you will discover such good people are rare to find. Know you, be you and do you."

"Today, you are famous and you are celebrated by all, tomorrow, it’s going to be someone else. Don’t allow your self- worth to be based on others’ perception of who you are."

"art can be used as soft power to draw attention to, and to significantly influence, matters that affects us women."

"I see us becoming bolder, more visible and super influential."

"There are challenges everywhere in life. Think of why you’re doing it. If you’re working hard and being consistent with what you’re doing, you have to keep going."

"A lot of interesting things are born from uncomfortable situations; you learn newer things and start thinking about how to approach a situation or challenge differently."

"I feel i started a trend or like I am pretty much a trailblazer because only a trailblazer will start something and other people will want to do it."

"Taking up the challenge has helped shed a positive light on the (culinary) industry."

"Pushing through that means I can conquer things in this life."

"When you are doing what you love, it doesn’t feel like work."

"Not necessarily. I feel that if you have a niche for yourself like your service is good, you still have your client base. I would say people don’t have the desire to eat the same thing 365 days a year. As human beings, we are not static to be eating the same things."

"If I am doing something that I love it has to serve me and pay my bills."

"No evidence, you go explain tire"

"If you don’t succeed, you’ll find yourself tirelessly explaining your efforts. The need to elaborate and justify your attempts arises when there’s no proof that you gave it your all unless you succeed."

"At the end of the day, everything you chase will run."

"If you do not speak your truth, the Lies will become your truth"

"Way I see it, everyone plays their own role in the world, and no role is more important than the other."

"Find out who is truly for you and who is really your Enemy. Let conscience and Confidence Lead you all, As it has lead me all my Life."

"A wise man can play the fool, but the fool can never play wise."

"“I no dey for all those podcast/ring light level abeg. I be professional for my profession; na only professional for him own profession dey qualified to interview ODG,”"

"To be a human being is to have to come to terms with the fact that your time here is finite. Shows that heighten that fact all speak to the reality of our own existence—and how high the stakes become as a result."

"I like to stay busy and that’s partly why I produce and I’m now directing. I just love storytelling, and as an actor, you can often feel like a cog in a wheel. I don’t want to be a cog in a wheel. I want to be the wheel. In fact, I’d rather own the whole bicycle."

"Nowhere on earth has been better at covering up racism in my opinion than Great Britain. The thing I like about living in America is that racism comes at you head on. In the UK it sneaks up behind you."

"I am very proud of my performance, I am proud of my team mates and I am very proud of the nation called ‘Nigeria’. My AFCON gold medal is a sign of great achievement, My AFCON topscorer award speaks a lot about my commitment and dedication to the team. Super Eagles is a camp not a family house, and it shouldn’t be a threat zone for any individual."

"I never said I want to be bigger than Yekini. Please I am just doing my thing, doing my best for Nigeria."

"I'm going to try as much as I can to score but that does not matter; what is most important is that Nigeria emerges champion."

"I don't change my circle because I don't need to. Nothing changed. The only thing that has changed are the clothes that I wear. My attitude is still the same."

"A lot of people worldwide consider the Premier League as the best and the strongest league but now I’m in one of the best leagues in the world which is the Italian Serie A."

"I’d go to the dumpsite with my friend to look for them. We’d see Nike left and Adidas right and try to combine everything together. I lived in a really poor neighbourhood and in our street, my family is one of the poorest. Sometimes the landlord would come to harass my dad and sisters for rent and I’d go around the corner to cry and pray to God to help me."

"It is a downturn now. Nobody is really happy at this time. It is about timing for the club and everyone. We just need to take a chill and move on. It is not what we want. We can’t go back now thinking about it. We just need to move forward."

"Your belief must always stay. There are moments as a human being when you feel you are down and you have nowhere to go, and everything is going the other way for you. But that belief and the confidence, if you have it in yourself, and the good people around you who keep talking to you, they keep motivating you."

"I was looking forward to dedicating my first hat-trick to my mum and all the mothers in the world, and for it to happen on that day was amazing. I think about her every day. I know she is in a good place now and it helps me to keep working hard and to keep going. My worst fear was to lose her. Now there is nothing that could scare me any more in life. So I just keep being who I am and I know she is behind me."

"YouthPower: plan your work and work your plan. together we can push for a better and sustainable future."

"When your mind is stuck on negative thoughts, try proposing their opposites."

"The mind is a malleable tool, none of your thoughts are fixed."

"Be strategic. Know your network is limitless, and contact whomever you desire to reach; but always make sure you have some value to offer them."

"If you want to be around for a long time, don’t skimp on professional services. You need experienced and industry-respected legal, fund admin, tax and auditors. Don’t be scared off by the public price tag; there are typically tiers, so you can make it work with what you have."

"“I have an obligation to use my access to empower the next generation of African innovators.”"

"“Africa's tech ecosystem has moved into the mainstream, transforming economies considerably, and while there are certain ups and downs to be expected in the future, this new reality is also redefining the scope of Private Equity on the continent, with Venture Capital on the way to becoming the number one asset class in Africa.”"

"“We started leading global investors to Africa before tech was a thing here.""

"“It’s about evolution, not transformation. The best companies maintain their core while adapting their go-to-market strategy.”"

"The goal was to bridge gaps in African tech ecosystems by providing founders with access to funding, education, and global networks. This vision emerged from recognizing untapped potential in local markets and the need for scalable solutions."

"Stay Persistent, Keep your network close and keep learning."

"“I used to be offended when people called me “persistent,” but it’s actually a differentiator that has contributed majorly to my success. Stick it out, keep your network close and stay in touch, and keep learning constantly, especially from your mistakes.”"

"Stay Resilient, It is a game of numbers"

"“Half of our investors backed us because they learned over time that I could see something years ahead. The other half backed us believing I’m the most headstrong and persistent person they know and will never give up until I hit my target.”"

"“If you want to support women, put them in positions to do it themselves.”"

"There’s this pervasive and entirely inaccurate belief in venture capital that keeps more people from participating. It’s the belief that you have to have a big-ticket anchor investor to set the terms and fill a meaningful percentage of your target fund size to start. I took extremely “vanilla” documents and shopped them to high net worth individuals (HNIs)”"

"God Almighty has given me the grace of achieving one of my greatest ambitions within my first year on this sacred throne of Oduduwa. Moremi Ajasoro, an Ife queen who in her lifetime exhibited an unrivaled heroism of world’s liberty dedicated her life to the liberation of mankind by sacrificing her only child to free the people of Oodua land from the invasion of some faceless terrorists thousands of years ago."

"Moremi is an important figure and a great warrior worthy of emulation. With the pageant, we are trying to globalise and make the world know about a very important person."

"Times are changing and women are beginning to realise that we need to grow stronger. We need to show strong character in changing the society. I urge them to emulate the great heroine and be saviours to others."

"Women have very strong pain thresholds because they are born mothers. Women endure a lot and while some show it, some don’t. Moremi is proof to everyone and not just women that if you love something, you would fight for it no matter the cost. Women fight for their families aggressively on the daily and this is the message of Moremi. Moremi is strong and she changed destiny and history by saving her people and this is what women can do."

"I will protect Queen Móremí’s 12th Century iconic legacy as a contemporary torch bearer of Yorùbá culture and heritage globally."

"The indelible and heroic legacies of Queen Moremi will continue to endure in the chronicles of both Yorùbá and world histories."

"She (Moremi) was a heroine, who liberated the people of Oodua land from faceless invaders who sought to enslave them"

"If I don't know book, I know rights, I have not been a member of any House of Assembly (legislature). I have not held any office except that I was a member of the House of Prison."

"She campaigned against the marriage of underage girls and the use of forced labor."

"She was also a great advocate of Western education in the North."

"My earliest memories of her when I was growing up was she was fully engaged and involved in civic politics alongside her friends,” Bilikisu recalls"

"Throughout her life, she maintained an open-door policy that saw friends, associates and ordinary members of the public come to the house,” Bilikisu explains."

"[She] would not allow anyone to cook for her. She had particular favourites, the Nupe traditional dish of Dukuno, and also Tuwon Shinkafa or Sakwara [popular northern Nigerian dishes."

"she advocated against the poor state of the prisons and this got her arrested again!"

"I knew that if women remained silent, nothing would change for us."

"Politics is not only for men. Women have a duty to shape the future of our nation."

"You cannot forget your roots. Africa is like mother and child; you can’t separate them."

"It’s not every day you find people that have a love for the motherland and want to showcase our talent."

"I am not sure if there is much difference in music anywhere in the world. The world is a small place now with information technology."

"As a Nigerian singer, people don’t need to understand a word of what you are saying to enjoy your music."

"If I were a politician, I would make sure to spread love among my people but eliminating tribalism."

"The best part of my job is the friendship i create with my clients and never knowing who would walk through my door. It is always a joy an honor to serve."

"I contested as Miss Kaduna and I won. I was living in Kaduna then. I contested a few beauty contests and I won."

"First, I saw that my section of the country where I belonged, my people were not well represented and had nothing to show for what they do, so I decided to go in and help."

"I expected opposition so it was not a surprise. I just ignored it and went ahead to do what I wanted to do. I was able to get the party ticket the same way as everybody else. I was able to persuade people to vote for me by telling them why I was going into politics which was to represent my people and be a voice for them. I answered any question anyone asked. I was also up against other women and youths."

"I am very happy today to be recognized by the state government for this achievement. But success belongs to all of us, most especially my teachers and my parents. They stood by me to achieve this today. I can’t thank them enough. May God reward them all."

"A corrupt free society will foster peace, unity, and security for all citizens"

"The firm will first understand and work together with the in-house team of the service."

"It was essential to create an enabling environment that facilitates the growth of non-oil exports."

"Our currency is devalued daily, as we have continued to rely heavily on imports, thus, resulting in an imbalance of trade."

"This is coupled with the removal of fuel subsidy, the purchasing power of Nigerian citizens for goods and services has been greatly diminished, plunging more people into the poverty net."

"This strategy must involve critical stakeholders in the non-oil export value chain playing their roles effectively as state and non-state actors."

"I think it is possible that a woman can be a governor of any part of this country."

"I was confused because I never thought such could happen, especially in my area."

"We have ideas that we can ‎contribute to the success of this party. If we get the convention right, PDP has come back. We must avoid imposition which has brought the party to where we are now."

"Our clients stated that construction works had started on the land almost immediately, but later suffered some delays occasioned by inadequate funding. The lease agreement between the Federal Government and our clients on the project was however recently renewed and/or extended, sequel to which massive construction works on the land resumed."

"There is a bill currently in the Senate on sexual violence against women. It is supposed to address the issue of rape, to make it easier for victims to come out to report."

"The Resident Electoral Commissioner, Obo Effanga should be allowed to conclude the Collation process. He was the one who conducted the elections. This is a process that should be concluded by him."

"We want our results to be declared. We don’t want further delays. The state is at a standstill because of the non release of our results. This delay is becoming dangerous."

"the women to be bold in their dealings to be able to effect the need change in their environment and in the society at large, also charged women to take quest for knowledge seriously."

"Rivers women have come to express our displeasure on the delay to announce the Rivers State election results. All other States have had their results announced with winners emerged and even court injunctions that had to do with stoppage of election process in every other states have been vacated."

"As women, who have passed through thick and thin in course of the election, we cannot keep quiet over the delay in announcing the results ."

"EMIS will be configured such that monitoring can be exercised wherever the operator is… Wherever you are, you do not need to travel down to Kwara to monitor all education activities happening within Kwara state. You do not need to travel to where the school is to get information"

"The N7.1bn is a cumulation of UBEC grants that were not accessed between 2014 and 2019. The money was not accessed because the former administration did not pay its own counterpart funds"

"Let me inform parents/guardians that any student/pupil found wandering will be arrested and sanctioned appropriately."

"I Hajiyah Ahmad Bisola Fatimah (ABF) wishes to On behalf of myself and my family, appreciate the good people of Ilorin West, all APC women leader in Ilorin West local government, the youth leaders, party leaders, elders and all the executive member of APC in the local government for their solidarity and support since the pronouncement of my nomination till the point of screening."

"I equally appreciate the honorable members in the state of house Assembly, with special mention of the distinguish honorable members representing Ilorin West in the person of HON. Ayilara and HON. Magaji the strata that represent my constituency. It is a fact that I can not do it alone but with your support and that of the Almighty Allah which is the uppermost, I believe we shall deliver and witness a better kwaras."

"The projects would be monitored by UBEC to ensure compliance with the work plan submitted by the government"

"one of the policy thrusts of the present federal government administration is to ensure that all government programmes and projects are used to engender the Renewed Hope Agenda."

"Today’s headline ought to read: “New appointment is given” The story would go on to describe my accomplishments and why I am perfect fit for this position. Although I can’t arrange for that, I can say congratulations!"

"the payment is in fulfilment of Ganduje’s promise to uplift the socio-economic status of the teeming youth of the state through provision of qualitative and timely education."

"As a Commissioner for Higher Education, this development came as great news to me, Kano State government and the entire people of the state."

"We pray to have more and more Tertiary Institutions in the state by the grace of God, be it public or private"

"We have resolved to re-open the schools based on achievement recorded on the number of active cases of covid-19 which has dropped in the state as well as the directive by the Presidential Task Force Committee to re-open the schools."

"We also had a meeting with the stakeholders, assessment of the Institution’s and found out that some are well prepared and some about to complete preparation."

"Niger state is the only state in the whole of the country that is now part of UNESCO Creative City and for that reason we came 1st in Lagos because of the innovations and the creativity that are known in Niger state."

"The state participated in 9 events comprising of Competitive and Non-Competitive events out of a total of 13 events at the 2022 NAFEST."

"the major challenges faced by the state contingent are inadequate funding and poor preparations by the Gwape troupe which she affirmed that it is being addressed by the Governor."

"the World Bank has already taken over Ladi Kwali Pottery Centre in Suleja for total overhauling for optimal performance."

"It is the desire of the Governor Abubakar Sani Bello led administration to make Shagunu Beach Resort one of the country’s top tourism sites and a destination of first choice."

"Governor Bello has been committed and consistent in driving growth and development in Niger State, and one of his focal points is how to make Shagunu Beach Resort come alive as one of Nigeria’s top tourism sites."

"Bida City was selected in the field of Craft and Folk Art, fourth on the list, first in Nigeria and Africa amongst other 49 cities that were designated by UNESCO Creative Cities Network."

"Do not be afraid. God is with you. We will mobilize our various local government areas and constituencies towards achieving success. You are a committed Executive Council member who is resourceful and result-oriented. Go, make us proud."

"God has blessed the state with fertile soil, and hailed the Governor for paying a premium to agriculture and food security."

"the massive investments in coconut plantation are part of measures to further diversify the economy of the state, adding that Akwa Ibom is set to take over the International coconut oil market in Nigeria."

"Coconut oil is taking over the crude oil market, Governor Emmanuel is a visionary leader for planting coconut across the state and building the coconut refinery at Mkpat Enin."

"In your first tenure agriculture was key and now agriculture has been revolutionised. We can only reduce poverty through agriculture, You have empowered farmers by giving farm inputs. We now cultivate onions and other vegetables. You have made farmers go back to cash crops, just two months ago cocoa seedlings were distributed to farmers. Farmers are so happy with the cocoa processing factory at Ini."

"one person can be Governor at a time, but “that does not mean the Governor hates other aspirants but no man can stop what is divinely written."

"My thoughts and prayers are with the students, their families, and the entire community during this difficult time."

"I hereby formally hand over these documents of my stewardship as the pioneer Minister of the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development in the last three and half years."

"I commend Dr. Malami and everyone associated with the launch of this autobiography. This book will give insight into the uphill task of carrying out the dual functions of the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice as provided in our Constitution. I sincerely wish you greater heights as you continue your journey in life and I call on participants to support the promotion of this book to ensure its widespread distribution."

"My sincere condolences to the families and friends of the students of Federal University Gusau who have been abducted. This is a senseless crime, and I am deeply saddened to hear about it."

"I pray for their safe and swift return. In the meantime, I encourage everyone to remain calm and supportive. I know that this is a difficult time, but we must stand together as a community."

"I also commend the security forces for their efforts to rescue the students. I urge them to continue their work tirelessly until all of the students are safely returned home."

"the youths were released to their families and local government officials after completing 12 months of skills acquisition and rehabilitation training at the Bulumkutu Rehabilitation Transit Center."

"the training exercise was designed to equip the beneficiaries with relevant skills that would enable them to generate income, be self-reliant and add value in their society."

"that sewing machines, barbing kits, shoemaking kits, and money were given to the beneficiaries as a resettlement package."

"that many of the ex-combatants, who were trained on various skills, were discovered to be innocent civilians picked up during mass arrests by security agencies."

"The waging of war against insurgents has been on the front burner of this administration."

"Therefore de-radicalisation, rehabilitation and reunification of former insurgents have received great attention through the provision of adequate food, shelter and psychosocial support to former members of the dreaded sect at the Bulumkutu rehabilitation centre."

"During the year under review, a total of 2,000 ex-combatants have been rehabilitated and reunited with their families to practice skills learnt over the years and live life as responsible citizens."

"We also secured conviction of three rapists within the period under review,"

"“We do not release the insurgents. We have records of the whereabouts of any person released,” Gambo said."

"Many of them are victims being held by the insurgents."

"Contrary to fears by the public that 100,000 were insurgents, only about 5,000 are actual fighters. Most of the others are farmers, women and children held hostage by the insurgents."

"I am urging women to come forward and participate fully in this all-important exercise."

"I am here today to draw your attention to the fact that the issue of supporting my husband had arisen. As we are approaching election days, you are expected to prove your mettle; we have considerable regard for you people, knowing your indispensability in the present political journey. Put your hands on deck for us to achieve our desired objectives"

"Our government is women- friendly considering series of empowerment initiatives introduced to better your lives and make you more relevant and industrious to the society. No responsible leader would love to down play your importance in the present democratic dispensation. your impressive turn- out had really inspired our confidence in your resolve to throw your weight behind our noble objective."

"As committed professionals, we are championing and promoting agriculture development and Nigerian Economic Growth through crop science study, research, and development.”"

"I urge you to utilize this great opportunity and benefit the most from this conference. Please, ensure you meet with someone you have never seen to exchange contacts and ideas."

"I give God Almighty the glory for affirming my victory this day, and again I am thanking Him for giving me such a wonderful and dogged Asari-toru/Akuku-toru Federal Constituents, who had demonstrated nothing but total support all through these period."

"I will say more when we have involved the DSS, Nyesom Wike"

"Mr Wike is a major threat to the peace of Rivers State."

"I want to send a clear message to the Federal Government of Nigeria."

"Tinubu believes that Wike delivered Rivers State to him but even Wike failed in his unit. He failed in his ward and even in his LGA."

"Wike should come to Rivers State and we’ll show him what it means to hold Rivers State. We dare you, to come back to Rivers State again if you’re a man."

"Nyesom Wike, Mr President call him… [sic] they are for the murder of DPO Bako, I can attest to that fact"

"We want to send a clear message to the Federal Government of Nigeria, we are here to send a message to President Bola Tinubu to call Wike to order."

"My Mission Is For All Northern States To Own Female Football Clubs"

"Definitely, when you get into any election, you don’t think of failure. You always think that you are going in there to win. If you hold such belief, it means you have done your home work very well. In my case, I spoke to all the delegates that I felt were very important. All delegates are important but not all delegates can be for you. I explained to them why it was necessary for them to vote for me to become a member of the new NFF board. So, I think by my home, the result came out positive."

"I won’t say hundred percent but fifty percent. I wish that every state in the north should have a female football club. But unfortunately, I can’t say we have many female football clubs in the region. It is therefore my thinking that my presence on the board will help in addressing this deficiency."

"to have survived five impeachment attempts before she was allegedly forced to resign her position as speaker in protest against neck-deep corrupt practices by lawmakers."

"As a woman and a mother, I will do my best to see that even if not all northern states, at least half of them have formidable female clubs. As a matter of fact, in the future people will prefer to watch female football to men football. Even now, when you see them playing, you don’t see any difference. So, I am bold to say that very soon, women’s football will bounce more than men’s football."

"The joys and pleasures of helping people is unique and you must not have so much to be a blessing to the world."

"We will work assiduously to deliver our mandate with the support of our friends and partners"

"You can touch people’s lives with small resources and all that is needed is a generous heart."

"This is in line with my covenant with God and the objective of my pet project, which would complement that of government in providing succour to this class of people, who have no one to help them have a decent accommodation."

"stakeholders in education to key into her husband’s new education vision for the state."

"Governor Okezie Ikpeazu had developed a blueprint to make education in Abia the envy of other states."

"to fill the gap, while the Vicar Hope Foundation provides care to SCD patients at the Aba General Hospital and the Foundation’s Centre in Umuahia, Governor Okezie Ikpeazu directed the 17 council areas to set up SCD Mini Care Centres for care, testing and counseling services at the grassroots level."

"The vocational skills you have acquired are a value of being independent and enterprising."

"In the course of our campaign against drugs abuse across the state, we discovered that there were victims that needed to be rehabilitated."

"To address the problem, there was the need for a community-based holistic approach and sustained engagement with stakeholders."

"I do not need to remind you that the key priority area of the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari has been tackling of poverty and job creation."

"I am aware that apart from this commissioning ceremony here today, the ITF is set to commission the Katsina Area Office complex, Lagos Island Area Office and the ITF E-Library Complex, Central Stores and Classroom Blocks in Jos."

"The agency has graduated over 11,100 Nigerians nationwide under its flagship skills intervention programme (NISDP), convoked over 300 graduates of National Innovative Diploma (NID) and National Institute of Technical Education Certificate (NITEC) at the MSTC, Abuja."

"The main objective of the MSME Survival Fund is to sustain the livelihoods of vulnerable MSMEs and self-employed individuals mostly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Since inception, the fund has impacted about 1.2 million beneficiaries across the five tracks of the fund in order to cushion the effects of the hardship, ensure sustainable production and minimise job losses."

"The recent ad hoc committee on agro-exports set up by the vice president under PEBEC recommendations are currently being implemented under the National Action Plan (NAP) 7.0, as well as the strengthening and expansion of the National Agric and Agro-Products Development Initiative (NAADI) offices throughout the federation."

"Nigerian women form a very important constituent of President Buhari’s administration and reaffirmed that women in businesses were allocated 45 percent in the MSMEs Survival Fund Scheme to cushion the effects of COVID-19 pandemic on their businesses."

"swould be vying for the Ilorin East/Ilorin South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives under the All Progressives Congress (APC)."

"I am delighted for this honour. His Excellency’s government is our government, and his success is the success of the people of Kwara. I must appreciate Your Excellency for the confidence reposed in me. I will do my best to support your vision for the state, especially in the education sector"

"I was seeking the All Progressives Congress nomination as its candidate for the Ilorin East/ Ilorin South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives."

"I took the bold decision in furtherance of my determination to serve the people at the National Assembly."

"I understand the challenges facing the people of my constituency and that if elected, I will do everything humanly possible to address the challenges."

"ill-equipped institutions with dilapidated structures and ill-motivated teachers and lecturers would receive government’s intervention."

"Women must be empowered. Without women, There won't be peace. When you empower a woman, you empowered 20 women."

"The lawyer would face prosecution even if the wife refuses to press charges because his action is gender-based violence."

"Women should not pay tax in Nigeria."

"I am begging the Army, task force in motor park and Police, when my women, my Pink Riders start their Keke across the nation, leave them alone, just secure them for me, just give them security."

"We need to break the barrier if we must move forward as a country, there is one thin line of barrier which we need to break and that is the barrier of non-inclusivity of women in politics but how do we include the women in decision making when only 10 percent of women presently own properties in the country,? That is to say that only 10 percent of women are eligible to join politics for now"

"this at the sixth Distinguished Lecture of Mountain Top University, Magboro, Ogun State, titled, ‘Education, Technology & National Development."

"I, therefore, call on all concerned to take educational investment as the one-factor elixir to our economic problems and a priority for sustainable economic growth and national development. Let us tackle the challenges in our educational system as if our lives and our national development depend on it. That is the only pathway to the greatness of our nation."

"She waived the immunity to appear personally before the coroner because of the importance of the probe."

"Government would continue to give top priority to education even in the face of economic challenges."

"We have put in place what we called ‘Edu Marshal.’ They are solely in charge of security in all our schools and our schools are adjudged the most secured in southwestern part of Nigeria. Security in the state is excellent and in schools, it is perfect."

"The capabilities of our graduates are exemplified by the glowing exploits of the Nigerian youths in the new world of technology"

"In Abuja on Tuesday that the need for women to be included in politics and governance is key for ensuring a sustainable future."

"Nation-building is a task that requires the contributions of all citizens regardless of their gender"

"A major step towards achieving the vision of ensuring gender equality begins with the enactment of laws that would protect women."

"An overview data of reported cases in Gender Based Violence generated from 18 states of the federation and covering the six geo-political zones in 2010 revealed that out of 479 reported cases, the results was as follows"

"Even out of those 23 states, only two — Lagos and Akwa Ibom — are implementing the law."

"As mothers, wives, sisters, and daughters you carry a lot of burdens but keep faith in your role as the stronger gender."

"Perhaps, it’s time we the Nigerian women told our male counterparts that they cannot continue clapping with one hand and deceive themselves that they are making a sound. Nation-building is a task that requires the contributions of all citizens regardless of their gender."

"Women suffer deprivations in many spheres of our national life, yet when we ask for equity, we are pushed back by entrenched patriarchy."

"There’s a long standing failure to protect women from gender-based violence, nonetheless, we must address economic, social and cultural issues particularly gender inequalities that pose violence, that make women and girls vulnerable."

"I have realised that when you engage men, believe me you will find a wonderful partner in them. They will help fight and make sure that they promote gender issues and help women."

"We are not asking for equality because we want to take over the roles of our men, we are asking for gender equality because that is the only guarantee of a sustainable tomorrow."

"As I call on all Nigerian women to raise up to the challenge of ending the bias and enthroning equity in politics and governance, I challenge Nigerian men to see reason in ensuring equity and inclusion in our national life. This is indeed a task for all of us."

"To perpetually shut out a significant population of a country from political participation and governance processes is to deny the country full potential for a sustainable tomorrow."

"Since politics is a game of numbers, we must come together and use our superior numbers to demand a fairer deal. The minimum we should demand in the 2023 election circle is the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and half the candidates in all elective positions."

"The task of transforming Niger State is a herculean but doable task."

"The first four months, which coincides with our nation’s Independence anniversary are indeed symbolic and quite eventful. You will agree with me that His Excellency is working tirelessly and deliberately to bring his policy thrusts and campaign promises to reality"

"Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has issued directives to the Commissioner for Mineral resources to ensure full implementation of the executive ban on illegal mining operations in the State."

"the policies are underway to foster long-term economic growth and create jobs, while balancing environmental concerns."

"The state government has authorised a waiver for the employment of qualified healthcare professionals to address the shortage of health workers in the state."

"Finance and male domination are the main challenges I encountered when I set out to contest in 2015. People also thought I was wasting my time because I was seeking election in a PDP strong hold."

"The pupils were trained in coding and programming, computer web design and agricultural programmes and other vocations to make them develop an entrepreneurial mindset that will make them self dependent and sufficient in the future."

"The centre is a place to nurture, empower and renew our children and I believe right here before us, is proof that the North children's trust can deliver on that mandate."

"It has been largely successful through the support of our home here in Borno State. I must therefore recognise the government of Borno State through the various ministries, departments and agencies, our respected traditional leaders and other relevant stakeholders who are to mention; all of whom have played a critical role in the success we see today."

"The teachers and caregivers “are not just knowledge transfer instructors but are facilitators of knowledge."

"Another key focus is to increase the number of children getting into tertiary institutions by compressing the existing curriculum to accommodate all components of the programme including vocational skills training, and the adoption of modern teaching methods through the use of Visual Intelligence among others."

"The Learning Center is more than just a school. Having witnessed your development and progress over these years we can boldly say that you are ready to face the world because we have heard from you."

"These reasons among others are the major hurdles faced by women in politics. This present limited participation of women in political life is fundamentally an expression of their underprivileged situation in the society."

"However, women should know that Islam as a religion is not a barrier to women participation in politics. So women who hide under Islam to avoid political activities should desist from such."

"The support will assist entrepreneurial women to expand the capital base of their micro businesses and become more self-sustaining."

"We empowered the women in vocational skills and agriculture related enterprises like poultry, fisheries, irrigation farming. The government after training them also supported them with soft loans to start the businesses of their own."

"There was a need for capacity building to enhance women’s skills and knowledge on how to participate in political activities."

"Each woman will receive N5,000 as start-up capital to enhance her business. Our motive is to empower them economically to enable them to kick start their petty businesses or build on what they have started."

"I’m a woman of compassion. I can never take what’s meant for the people and even before I became a member in 2019, I have always touched people’s lives."

"Ramadan is for Muslims to put themselves in the position of those that are hungry so they can know how it feels to be in need."

"We need to begin to orientate our young people. They are high on drugs all the time, most of them."

"They go to social media and do all sorts of things. I’m even scared to give my young children phones because I am scared of what they may see on social media. It is that bad."

"I never mentioned Amuwo Odofin in my statement. I said parents should also be blamed for some of these things going on as it is their duty to train up a child because the family is the smallest unit of a nation. We were talking about hoodlums at the time, not Nigerian youths."

"The just concluded presidential election has further exposed the inability of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to rule this country fairly and justly; a President that has never shied away from spitting on the laws of the land that have been entrusted to him to serve, and to protect."

"He is the President that has led the most inept and corrupt regime in the history of Nigeria; a President that promised us free and fair elections after putting Nigerians through the most hardship recorded in the history of this country, only for him to fail to deliver on his electoral promises; a President that will openly and brazenly raise his ballot paper before the public to show the world who he has voted for."

"I sat with him for two hours in London; when you talk of green, he will give you an answer of red. He can’t even decipher. He has very serious dementia; I believe he has Alzheimer’s because he cannot even hold a cup of tea."

"But when you talk of the leadership of over 200 million people, you know that if you remove tribal sentiments, you know that he is incapable; those that will rule are those around him. This is the reality. He is mentally deranged – I said it."

"I call on all women traders backed by their male counterparts to vote massively for the Wike/Banigo ticket. This is the first time since the creation ofRivers State in 1960, that a woman will have the opportunity to serve as deputy governor. I am pleased to also inform you that our incoming administration will ensure that traders get business grants to improve their businesses."

"There was a slight delay, the voting process eventually commenced and was conducted smoothly."

"This on the heels of a motion brought to the floor of the Senate by Akintunde Abiodun and two others that in the last 10 years, billions of naira has been spent by senators in the procurement and installation of transformers in their constituencies. He pointed out that such equipment have become registered properties of electricity distribution companies (Discos) without electricity supply, leaving consumers in perpetual blackout, unjustifiable billings, as well as lack of prepaid meters."

"We would like to state categorically, that there is no iota of truth about Governor Wike’s alleged sidelining of his deputy, Banigo, as regards COVID-19 or, indeed, any programme or policy of the state government."

"We members of the Lagos State House of Assembly are here to console with you and the entire residents over the tragedy that happened where six school children drowned in a boat accident."

"We are also here to present to you, 60 life jackets for the use of residents of the community and cash to the families of the deceased on behalf of the Speaker and we hope this gesture would go a long way to ameliorate the negative impact of the incident on the people of this community particularly families of the deceased children."

"We are testament to how hard you have labored to entrench the values and ideals of democracy, toiling tenaciously night and day for years to ensure tyranny doesn’t prevail over freewill. We are therefore confident that our delegates could not have made a better choice than you."

"On our part, as women and followers of our shared values of which you’re our indefatigable leader, we avow our commitment to this mandate and we shall mobilize resources and persons towards a resounding victory."

"God was angry with Nigeria because the nation had decided to follow falsehood, and we are worshipping too many deities that are not for God."

"We are wicked to one another"

"Our priorities are wrong. We have gone to the dog with our morals. We should turn to God sincerely and ask for forgiveness. People should turn to God for mercy and He will have mercy on Nigeria and give us rulers that will not punish us."

"I came out before the presidential election to say that if Tinubu won, I, Sinatu Aderoju Ojikutu, would renounce the citizenship of Nigeria and I have my reasons."

"It came to me before the elections that Tinubu was asking, am I still alive? When somebody mentioned my issue to him, I understand, he said, ‘Is she still around?’ What does that mean?"

"Am I safe? And there are many people like that in my category who are not safe too."

"I am one of those who believed that it is the turn of the South-East to get the presidency. If we say we want to remain one of Nigeria, then we have to consider equity. You can’t say there is one Nigeria while suppressing a particular zone from getting to the number one shot."

"Everybody must be prayerful because God is angry and giving us a chance to repent, but we are missing that chance every time. We are not doing things in the way of God"

"Ne thing I like about Atiku is that he does not embark on this campaign of calumny like Obidients."

"I’m a women leader. He will show up very soon, within the next 48 hours. I know Asiwaju. He has never spent more than two weeks outside. Go and Google. Even my own self, when I’m not well. I quickly run out to take a rest."

"I am not saying he’s not well. I said, my little self here, when I need to rest, I quickly go out. We all go out to rest,"

"The gallant and patriotic role played by late Dr. Adadevoh and her team in curbing the spread of the disease in Nigeria deserved to be rewarded."

"it is necessary to compensate the families of the health workers who died after contacting the deadly virus."

"You have the task of supporting the President in building a virile democracy that entails sustainable economic development and social advancement of Women in Nigeria. They are looking up to you for direction as their voice in the party."

"What God did through me for Nigerian workers is a demonstration that women can exceed expectations. No Nigerian Woman should undermine their potential."

"The First Lady by her actions has given Nigerian women a voice and made more women visible in governmental affairs."

"I am calling on those behind the social media attacks on Okotete to please shield their sword and forgive her as nobody is perfect in life. Only God is perfect. Our common goal should be how to bring the dividends of democracy to Deltans and Nigerians at large."

"Only God is perfect. Our common goal should be how to bring the dividends of democracy to Deltans and Nigerians at large"

"We have a lot of work ahead of us and it will be glorious on us to unite behind our ministerial nominee than pulling her down"

"The bill seeks to implement section 42 of the constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria. It also seeks to eliminate all forms of discrimination against women"

"Let us look back and be circumspect. Our people are copycat, and they like to copy bad things. We need to dig deep to find out the real reason for the coup."

"I urge members of the party members, and indeed, people of the senatorial district, to join hands with me in the struggle to give our party, the PDP, the desired victory at the 2023 general election. Ekiti South Senatorial District is our home and we must join hands to ensure that we build it up to a better place for all of us to dwell"

"There are reasons why the airfares go up, but there is also the need for us to get many people to embrace the aviation industry. That is key to the development of the industry."

"The palliative was not only for members of the group or the party but for all to benefit."

"When I was a little girl, I used to watch my brothers play football. Those days, women didn’t play football. When I was in primary school and it was during the break, they will tell us, girls, to go and mold clay and the boys will be on the field playing football. I used to drift to the field and at a time I told them I could play as well and believe me, I started playing football from the young age of eight."

"women footballers are making Nigeria proud than men in Europe."

"the primary purpose of the government was the security and welfare of the citizens."

"The banks attacked include IBTC, Zenith, UBA, and First Bank. Several people were killed on the bank premises and many others sustained gunshot injuries."

"The perpetrators of this heinous act should be speedily fished out by security agents to face justice."

"Worried that the security architecture of Otukpo Community, particularly the police and vigilante are badly demoralised."

"t’s obvious that the NFF president is frustrating this ad hoc committee from investigating the allegations levelled against it."

"With a heavy heart, I rise to mourn some of my constituents who died on the way while coming to witness this inauguration. May God accepts their souls. Having said that, I rise to vote for RT Honourable Tajudeen Abbas for the position of the Speaker of the House of Representatives."

"My inspiration is drawn from the fact that I have offered myself to give a sound legislative service to the nation, starting with the 10th Assembly, as I have stated in my seven-point agenda. I am confident that my colleagues have reposed a lot of confidence in me and I have proven my competence and credibility by my engagement and interaction with other members. We are drawing closer to history to be made again for another woman, in myself, to be made the speaker of the House of Representatives. If you recall that the last time a woman was made the speaker, it was during the time of Patricia Etteh, and that is about 16 years ago. It has been a long time and women have come of age. Just like our democracy is evolving."

"I am also in the race for the Speaker of the House of Representatives knowing that a presiding office position would help to address the lingering gender deficit at the National Assembly."

"I absolutely stand a strong chance now. It is becoming more difficult to win elections in Nigeria and worse for women."

"it was imperative for the various agencies and members of staff to be prepared to complement the vision of the government in its quest to achieving a greater Lagos."

"I am pleased to inform you that the Lagos State Government has paid over N42bn only as accrued pension rights to 11,349 retirees in the Mainstream, Local Government, State Universal Basic Board, Teaching Service Commission and other Parastatals of the State Government from May 2019 till date."

"We are currently working on some reforms based on global best practices to reduce post-retirement financial difficulties. We are committed to building an environment that is safe, secure, and sustainable for all residents of Lagos state."

"The vision of the State government for a 21st century economy can only be achieved with a dedicated 21st century compliant workforce."

"The ministry had set up an implementation committee to be headed by Hajiya Dije Bala, with members drawn from both the ministry and the private sector in the state."

"The regulations for the establishment and operations of private basic and secondary schools were assented to by Gov. Abubakar Sani-Bello as an executive order No. 15 of 2023."

"Public day secondary schools in areas of high risk that would run in clusters with selected safe schools in nearby communities would reopen on a later date to be announced after adequate arrangements are concluded"

"the risk assessment exercise would provide an all-inclusive mechanism and strategies that will restore and guarantee sustainable security and safety of students, school infrastructure, education managers, and teachers after its completion."

"Thanks to the efforts of Development partners like Neem Foundation that have augmented the efforts of the State Government through collaborations with the Sokoto State Ministry for Women and Children Affairs, and other key stakeholders in the state."

"We have enjoyed the capacity building of state and non-state actors to respond to gender-based violence, especially in the delivery of quality mental health and psychosocial support services. We are equally grateful to this project for strengthening the already existing GBV platform (The Sokoto State GBV/CP Response Team) to continue meeting its established mandate."

"in line with this course that they push for the domestication of the Child Right Act, which is very essential for the protection of the rights of women and children in the state."

"the aim of the meeting is to highlight incidences of sexual and gender based violence, responses and the way forward."

"May the year ahead be filled with accomplishments, fulfilling moments, and continued success in all your endeavors. Your resilience and vision are guiding lights, and I am confident that your leadership will lead us to a brighter future."

"Your leadership has not only shaped legislation but has also contributed to the progress and well-being of our society."

"The first is Technical and Operational Excellence: Harnessing cutting-edge technology and refining operational protocols to elevate the capabilities of our Police Personnel. This will also include strengthening the air and marine capabilities of the Nigeria Police Force to boost its operational effectiveness."

"Six foundational pillars serve as strategic frameworks meticulously crafted to redefine and strengthen the Nigeria Police Force."

"For instance, some communities are experiencing security challenges relating to a high influx of other nationals. Some others are struggling with insecurity relating to rapid urbanisation. Some are struggling with insecurity triggered by resource control and the agrarian nature of their environment, amongst other ."

"These mandates are not mere tasks but transformative initiatives that can enhance internal security in Nigeria."

"Not long ago, one of our prominent drummers, Ara, held a meeting with us and went to Mr governor along with the Ministry of Youth and Social Development to discuss this very pathetic story of our young people being into different kinds of drugs and how they can use the entertainment platform that promotes it in the past to speak against it."

"It is an unjust profiling of a people and culture as being barbaric and nefarious. It depicts a gang of murderers rampaging across the State ."

"the Adamu Orisha, popularly known as the Eyo Festival, is rarely observed and only comes up as a traditional rite of passage for Obas, revered Chiefs and eminent Lagosians."

"We would also be involving the ministry of health; we need to know where they are getting these drugs, so we can make it so difficult for them to access the drugs, and do different kinds of rehabilitation and civic engagements to make the public start speaking against it. So, it is going to be an inter-ministerial project for us in the state."

"NBA is creating a pathway to develop more basketballers from Nigeria."

"There were so many things that made me connect with him. He was this young guy who had come from high school. He just had this confidence, this assurance of who he is and who is destined to be. Kobe Bryant was it for me."

"The key thing has been that we have been able to reach over 200,000 children in Abuja in the past 10 years. Several of the students who have gone through the programme are now in universities in different parts of the world playing basketball. We have some doing incredible things and that is how you measure impact. You measure impact by seeing you are able to instill the skills you wanted to impact ."

"Joining NBA Africa as the Vice President & Country Head of Nigeria and opening the league’s office here is the opportunity of a lifetime and the culmination of all my experiences to date."

"We have the Basketball Africa League. We have started and it’s creating a pathway for Nigerians to play if that is the path they decide to choose ."

"Over the past 2 years, my team and I have been working on the most intriguing documentary, A journey that took us all around Nigeria and introduced us to so much culture and diversity. – #markedthedoc is a documentary that explores the reasons behind scarification in Nigeria and how they intertwine with beauty, Identity and Spirituality."

"It was intriguing, because I didn’t know how diverse the marks were and how deep some of the meanings could be."

"The three main reasons that kept coming up, were beauty, identity, and spirituality"

"high-speed rail could be pitched to commuters as an alternative to cars or planes — especially for businesspeople who travel frequently between major cities."

"Have you ever heard of a transportation project in this part of the world that happened so quickly? Probably not"

"Half Education Is Madness."

"As a minister, the ministry is not about you, and that’s the thing we always forget. It is about the people."

"Whatever message you have that cannot connect to help people, disciple them, take them to a deeper place, and help them solve their problems, the message is ineffective."

"Pastors become people blind.It’s not that they don’t see the people, but you know when you deal with too much pain, you become insensitive to pain. That’s why some doctors may come across as mean."

"Sometimes, the best comes out of pain; the gold or gift is in your mess. That’s why you sometimes go through seasons of pain."

"All of us are different, the way I was raised was that I depended on people emotionally."

"They must develop persistence and make a promise to themselves never to give up no matter what life throws at them."

"Africans are naturally creative and resilient, and they will find a way once the above are put in place."

"They should learn to train their minds to focus on solving difficult problems."

"they must not be afraid to dream big dreams and not focus on how the dreams will materialise."

"They should not only focus on the low hanging fruits because some of the greatest opportunities are found in difficulties."

"A young entrepreneur needs to understand the environment (especially the opportunities and threats), know the rules of engagement in his chosen area of endeavour as well as know the competition he faces."

"We are beginning to lose our position as the best women’s team in Africa,” https://punchng.com/has-falcons-african-dominance-ended/. Her view on Nigeria Women's football."

"I think I should attribute the blame to the Nigeria Football Federation and I will love to advise them to sit down, think and revive the lost glory of our women’s football."

"They need to use indigenous coaches; they will deliver, just like I did and some others who also handled the team in the past."

"The suppression of citizens' right to assemble and voice their concerns hampers the democratic ideals the country aspires to uphold."

"it is a clarion call for the parents to serve that the rate of female caused gender social vice is much in Nigeria all because there is neglect from the educational sector."

"Nutrition should be a celebration of diversity, not a prescription."

"Music is supposed to have an effect. If you're playing music and people don't feel something, you're not doing shit. That's what African music is about. When you hear something, you must move. I want to move people to dance, but also to think. Music wants to dictate a better life, against a bad life. When you're listening to something that depicts having a better life, and you're not having a better life, it must have an effect on you."

"It was an unconditional release. That means I have no record—I did not commit any offence."

"When you’re blessed with a gift, it’s beyond making it seem logical."

"Music is like the first rocket. When it detaches, it goes wherever it needs to go."

"I’ll not say everything has a 100% plan. Sometimes I just go for it because I believe that I can do it however it turns out."

"Don’t marry a girl who is lazy! Don’t marry a girl who cannot cook, she needs to know how to do chores and cook because you cannot afford to be eating out all the time."

"If you buy a car with money you didn’t earn lawfully, you’ll be riding in a moving coffin."

"Nothing happens except God allows it. Nobody comes to government except God allows it, even if the election is rigged."

"Praise is a powerful instrument. It attracts God’s presence. If you have been struggling with a problem, try praise. It can change your life because as you praise God, the earth releases her increase and you will be blessed."

"Local awards are compromised."

"When you are doing music, you have to do fashion."

"Music is business, you must fight for your right, and you've got to use your head."

"small boy with a big grace"

"only the strongest we survive"

"flekky with innocent face"

"who surfer shall get better"

"only God has the blessing"

"I do what I want"

"I made my wish"

"I tried my best"

"who loves me has a good heart"

"my dream is my target"

"All days for the hustle, one day for the happiness"

"https://man.wikifeet.com/King_Flekky"

"https://www.imdb.com/name/nm16370289/bio/"

"https://afrikalyrics.com/artist/king-flekky"

"It is an honour to serve as a juror for such a powerful initiative... This is not just about awards—it’s about fueling hope and accelerating grassroots change."

"For me, I will still remain a strong voice for youths and young people because now I’m transitioning from being a youth to being a young person. I will be a strong voice for them, I will continue to create a platform for them and provide opportunities for them but I will also leave the space for them."

"For me, creating opportunities for young people is exiting the space and leaving it for them, not being there and saying I am an advocate for youth, no. Being an advocate for youth does not mean I have to take their space, and I think youths also need to learn that the older generation would not want to relinquish power or leave the space, you have to take it."

"So, I currently sit on over 17 boards both internationally and locally and I currently chair three of those boards, after I turn 35, I would send resignation to over half of those boards, and I would publicly make a statement on the boards I’m stepping down from and I would recommend [youths]."

"The work of Follow The Money is tackling corruption in government’s funding and ensuring that everyone, even in the remote areas, has equal access to basic needs."

"More importantly, during this COVID pandemic where our lives have been changed and altered, trying to build back better should be the ultimate goal."

"I am honoured that the Gothenburg Sustainability Award recognises our efforts in this regard."

"Now, we are in a phase where we are thinking about building an endowment. The succession plan is the biggest elephant in the room.I want to leave the organisation in such a way that they have a lot of resources, both human capital and financial, but most importantly, something to always fall back to."

"My experience over the last ten years championing education campaigns has proven that young people play pivotal roles in canvassing increased education funding and also influence education policies and planning. These roles include continuous government engagement from the budgeting stage to implementation."

"My Social Studies and Government class teachers helped shape my thought process on advocating for justice and a better world. Since then, I have been involved in advocacy and activism, from Boy Scouts to leading debates and pro-governance dialogues from a young age and now as a Social Accountability Activist. It’s been an interesting journey."

"The biggest risk to economic recovery is the lack of growth; and sustainable growth is impossible without investment in education."

"Social media, smartphone usage, and the growth of digital platforms are the main causes of the rapid changes in Africa’s media and technology landscape."

"Many people now find it difficult to discern between reliable and unreliable information due to misinformation, fake news, and the emergence of deepfakes."

"We must take bold and strategic steps. First, fact-checking and digital literacy should be mandatory courses in all tertiary institutions, equipping students with the skills to discern truth from falsehood."

"I learned how to play chess by watching. At the time, it didn’t occur to me that I had made the most important decision of my life, but then it became clear that something had happened, and I went back to school; my mom had to make a sacrifice for me, and I returned."

"I was a very curious kid, so I asked what this was, and he said it was a chess set. I’d never seen one before, but I was fascinated by the way the pieces were carved, so I told him to teach me because I wanted to learn how to play because I would see him just sit down and talk to himself all right and it would say crazy stuff like well if you play this game you’ll be very intelligent, you’ll be very smart, and I told him to please teach me, and he said no I was too young and he didn’t teach me."

"I had challenges with teaching the boys who had never been to school, but believe me, they learnt at an incredible pace. What would take a master a year to learn was learnt by them in a month."

"If they want war, we will fight, but I will make sure my people are protected from coronavirus."

"Let them go and bring that man in Abuja (President Muhammadu Buhari). I will send him to his ancestors with only few punches."

"I will not be minister forever, but I will do the right thing."

"Connect with people that can add value to you, connect with people that can take you to your promise, share notes with them, get encouragement from them."

"Our goal in the end is to see the quality of life of citizens improve through efficient service delivery. We majorly work in five key areas. One is on budget access and research. The team will break down the budget into basics, and simplify it, and make sure everyone can understand it."

"We also track public projects, for which we have a platform called Traackr. Then we also have institutional support. We help public institutions, media, society build and do civic products."

"We are like the civic infrastructure for Nigeria. We build stuff and people build on top of that."

"We work with four major categories of people. One is digitally active citizens."

"We’re more on the side of citizens and individuals than institutions, definitely. We see ourselves as a platform. Even though we’ve been a long advocate, we increasingly see ourselves as a platform. That we build solutions, data, civic infrastructure."

"And citizens cannot act on the basis of that infrastructure. So take action and do what they’re supposed to do. That’s what it means for us.."

"My sincere interest is to see a Nigeria that grows and optimises resources for the benefits of all Nigerians."

"My loyalty to the good cause of our nation, Nigeria compelled me to accept the call to provide technical skills and this experience has more than strengthened it."

"The key goal for us is that our work is centered on evidence. And it’s centered on data.We are not an investigative journalist platform. We just want to make sure that we continue to advocate, or demand, or build strategies for supply of public data. So that’s our first key goal. Getting public data to be held there. As much as we can find. Then also figuring out the way to build platforms to simplify and to ease the access to that level of data. So that’s what’s unique too. We are building this constellation of data, technology, and storytelling."

"Our ambition at Treepz is to build the largest shared mobility platform on the African continent, starting with West Africa."

"In 23 months, we have been able to complete 490,000+ rides and register over 960 vehicles on our platform. We plan to double these numbers with our Nigerian and Ghana operations, then replicate our existing model across 6 other African cities."

"There are no necessary connections with the acquisition of Stabus Ghana, which will now be known as Treepz Ghana. But after a successful seed round, we immediately started thinking of how scaleable the indigenous name Plentywaka would be around Africa and the rest of the world."

"We knew we needed a less complex name for the business so that eventually, it’s easy to pronounce and widely accepted by all, irrespective of language and culture."

"Our acquisition of Stabus, one of Ghana’s leading mobility startups, is a step to further our ambition of building the largest shared mobility platform in Africa. Over the next two years, we have a Pan-African growth plan which has started, and we plan to expand into 6 African countries in that time."

"Isidore is a brilliant entrepreneur who I have been keeping tabs on for a while. The conversations leading to this were entirely organic as Treepz and Stabus innovated public transportation using technology. Our combined expertise would make a greater impact and help us discover new consumer insights."

"This year’s summit theme hints at Nigeria’s potential for sustainable development, leveraging innovative policies, robust institutions, strategic infrastructural investments and human capital development."

"“These challenges are worsened by an uneven allocation of resources, macroeconomic instability and institutional deficiencies."

"”Data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in 2022 revealed that approximately 62.9% of the population live in multidimensional poverty, threatening the development of a vibrant middle class."

"”With population growth outpacing poverty reduction, Nigeria’s current trajectory highlights the critical need to prioritise long-term development and shared prosperity,"

"Technological advancements and their increasing adoption offer glimpses of what can be achieved with the proper mechanisms."

"”The change in political leadership also brings the opportunity for fresh ideas and the rectification of economic policies that have weakened the fiscal system.”"

"In our journey, we’ve fine-tuned our technology over the past few years through collaboration with linguists and collective intelligence. This involves gathering people who truly speak the language to ensure contextual correctness. While Google and similar systems may provide 100% translations, captions, and speech recognition, our focus is on contextual accuracy, currently at 85%, with ongoing efforts to enhance it further. Our commitment extends to supporting generative AI, empowering individuals to create content in their local language."

"Sustainability for us is in two ways — sustainability is being able to create a self-sustaining company and one that can create jobs which is why we don’t run after every time of investment so we can create a sustainable company."

"It is imperative to implement peace-building mechanisms that address the root causes of communal conflicts and geopolitical discontent, paving the way for sustainable peace and shared prosperity."

"Recognising that the Nigerian Gender Gap is the most significant dimension of exclusion, achieving social inclusion necessitates gender inclusion. Overcoming barriers to the freedoms of girls, young women, and women requires more than traditional policy tools and approaches; it calls for deep social reengineering led by gender-intelligent and competent organisations."

"By building a cohesive society where every individual feels valued and has a stake in the nation’s development, Nigeria can foster an environment of inclusivity, leading to sustainable peace and shared prosperity for all."

"The telecoms sector saw an initial spike in activity when everyone shifted to online activities due to the lockdown, but growth has plateaued more recently. With the help of the government, industry players were able to ensure rights of passage and keep networks running despite the challenges brought on by the pandemic."

"Network congestion has become the norm this year, but there have been no network outages. Although many people and strategic sectors have struggled because they were not prepared for a crisis like Covid-19, telecoms companies have benefitted strongly. Nonetheless, the longer the lockdowns persist, the greater the impact on consumers’ propensity to spend money and therefore purchase network credit. The third quarter saw growth begin to flatline, and tighter margins are on the horizon, even for the largest companies."

"Online access is still a privilege and not yet a right in the country, as we would like it to become. We are, however, close to being able to offer affordable internet services to customers nationwide. The target of 2% of monthly GNI for 1 GB of data is within reach."

"The Nigerian Broadband Plan 2020-25 is now in place, and the Broadband Implementation Steering Committee seeks to provide solutions for low-income populations. Establishing community networks – whereby low-tech solutions can help to prevent white elephant projects – is another point of consideration. Ultimately, the sector needs to adopt sustainable practices and include local communities in the development strategy. In practice, this means understanding how multilateral organisations that work on a peer-to-peer basis can hand work over to local people who are trained to run projects."

"There is no shortage of investor interest in Nigeria, as shown by large-scale investments in wet data capacity around Lagos. Facebook and Google’s plans ¬–Project Simba and Equiano, respectively – are further evidence that Lagos is on the map. We welcome the arrival of these companies; it opens up competition and keeps traditional players on their toes. However, despite such interest around Lagos, increasing capacity in the hinterlands at an affordable cost remains an issue."

"Virtual learning has been the norm among the affluent since the beginning, and this model is in line with the western mindset that is increasingly prevalent. However, there is still some reluctance to engage with digital skills in the capital. A large part of that reluctance is due to inadequate equipment; some workers did not have a computer to work from home during the pandemic and therefore found it impossible to connect. Furthermore, in the public sector, some information is still stored on paper rather than in digital databases."

"Nigeria remains a 2G mobile landscape, and we are still expanding and reacting. Covid-19 has exposed the hurdles of corruption, infrastructure deficits and other pre-existing problems that we may now find solutions to through digital means. The country has the opportunity to correct some bad habits and think in a different way. Thanks to the pandemic, there is now more discussion on digital topics as governments around the world increasingly appreciate and consider new areas for development."

"Big data, artificial intelligence and data science are all on the table and ready for integration. However, we must move away from our reliance on oil to embrace digitalisation and open up more space online. There has been a spike in cybercrime activity which has, of course, made a bad name for the internet when overall it is a force for good. Nigeria’s journey requires people, processes and systems to build bridges to a more digital world. We now have more pieces to the jigsaw puzzle, we just need to put them together."

"So, to each one of you, I say: dream big, work hard, and never give up. Your journey might be filled with challenges, but remember, it is these challenges that forge the strongest steel."

"First, I identify an analogous problem in nature and borrow from it. It is smarter to borrow from nature than to reinvent the wheels."

"The hardship of living in a refugee camp made me psychologically strong. It is called learning from the school of hard knocks. It made me street smart. It equipped me with a greater sense of determination and vision."

"It is very easy to become motivated if you lived in one of the harshest places in the world and become aware that a good education offers an opportunity for a better life."

"Science grows by accumulation of knowledge. The Internet does not have one birth date or place"

"I wouldn't say I'm a genius. I would say I'm a problem solver."

"The greatest advancements in science and technology are achieved through perseverance and dedication."

"Innovation is seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking what no one else has thought."

"Don't be afraid to fail. Failure is just another stepping stone to success."

"True success lies in transforming your failures into opportunities."

"Never underestimate the power of curiosity. It is the foundation of all great discoveries."

"Success is not just about achieving personal goals, but also about making a positive impact on society."

"The key to making groundbreaking discoveries is asking the right questions."

"Determination and hard work are the driving forces behind every great achievement."

"Believe in yourself, even when no one else does. That is the true mark of a pioneer."

"The path to success is often filled with obstacles, but it is those who persevere that ultimately triumph."

"... if a picture is worth a thousand words, an insight is worth more than a billion numbers."

"Sharing insights, trends, and educational content helps democratize knowledge and foster a community of continuous learning. It’s incredible."

"Continuous learning was crucial to stay relevant, but the rapid pace of advancements seemed never-ending..."

"Cybersecurity is no longer a backroom issue. It must stand as a central pillar of national development, economic stability, and business sustainability. A single breach could disrupt supply chains, erode trust, and cost billions."

"A secure Nigeria is a prosperous Nigeria and Cybersecurity is the insurance policy for our digital future."

"At Routelink Enterprise, we are privileged to partner with the world’s leading cybersecurity OEMs to help Nigerian enterprises build resilience. A secure Nigeria is a prosperous Nigeria. Cybersecurity is the insurance policy for our digital future and the time to invest is now."

"The world has become a global village, with technology being a major driver."

"The increasing cases of cyber-crimes is a cause for worry today. However, it should not define or limit the push for the adoption of mobile money."

"You no longer need millions to build scale. With the right tools, platforms and strategic partnerships, young businesses can now reach markets and audiences that were once impossible."

"The barrier is no longer capital, it is creativity and clarity of purpose."

"Routelink is excited about the opportunities that abound in the Nigerian telecom marketplace and is determined to make a major difference as regards quality of service and innovation."

"The challenge in the market is that FMCG distribution is really fragmented."

"Taking the product from the manufacturer to the retailer is a tough task and there are various threads in the mix."

"What really excites me about Nigeria is the warmth of the people. On the professional side, the opportunities for scaling and creating impact in the market keep us in Nigeria – and jollof rice is an important part of life, of course."

"Finding essential products at the right price – or even ensuring availability – became a very big challenge, predominantly because distribution has multiple layers of process, and these layers are not digitised or connected."

"The profitability journey was an outcome of our efficiency on utilizing the assets that we aggregated in the network, and this has proven that the model that we put together as a ‘network of networks."

"We’re expanding now not just to grow, but to optimize."

"Every transaction in the FMCG value chain has two sides: the movement of goods and the movement of funds."

"Better occupancy in warehousing, smarter logistics routes, and deeper category penetration will all improve margins."

"They were more than happy to onboard [OmniRetail’s platform]! The retailer can now see the products that are available from the distributors’ inventory. He doesn’t need to worry which distributor he’s buying from, or how many he’s buying from – he places the order on a single platform."

"I think one of the key differences is, we started with the technology first. We are not focused on accruing assets. We are more focused on finding partners who could do it. We don't do any of the logistics or the warehousing. We get it done. So most of the other companies are doing it. Doing the warehousing or the logistics piece, or some of them doing both of them on their own. Our differentiation is that we do not get into doing it on our own. This helps us in scaling efficiently."

"So we are onboarding partners who understand the logistics, who understand the warehousing bit in these countries and will be willing to be our co partner in that country to drive it. So yeah, we are going to expand very soon into other West African markets that are stage one, and would want to be the leaders in the West African space prior to us moving into other markets in Africa."

"The e-commerce platform would hit a market valuation of over four billion dollars by 2022."

"When you compete with the "big boys",with resources in terms of cash,human capital, structure,and are global with a very strong brand,you have to be very courageous and have the heart of a lion but the great humility of a sheep."

"If you want to compete with multinational companies ,you have to be knowledge driven and you must stay focused on a niche market."

"I tell them we can also support any responsible government of the state which sincerely wants us to add value without us really being in the driving seat."

"If you meander towards the seemingly inconsequential, yet positive influences of your life, you will be positioning yourself to ride the wave towards defining yourself as the person you would be proud of introducing to other people."

"A potential threat to innovation happens when the innovators get pulled into fields that pay well, but do not require innovation."

"We create and improve every day, something all entrepreneurs have to master if they will make a difference."

"I am motivated by the ability to build technical solutions for problems people face."

"I am of the opinion that startup CEOs in Africa should use social media to amplify their brands and reach a wide audience."

"I observed that travel was also going to be the next big thing. I compared the Brazil and Indian hotel experience and travel tech space and I figured that it should be possible to replicate the model in Nigeria, as both countries bore similarities to Nigeria at that growth phase."

"We create and improve every day, something all entrepreneurs have to master if they will make a difference. However, every prospective entrepreneur must be aware that all entrepreneurs face challenges and must be prepared for that. Managing a growing team is a challenge that one has to deal with daily. There are, of course, also the standard ‘Nigerian problems’ of power and internet."

"I combine academics and entrepreneurship… Don’t spend your capital. Look for a need in the society. Try to fill the need. And that’s what I’ve done for business all my life."

"At the time I was doing my bakery, at the time I was printing, at the time I was trading, I was also consulting for the World Bank. I was consulting for the UN. So, none of those things suffered."

"We felt that we are not just an oil and gas company. But rather, we are an energy company. We are an integrated energy company."

"this terminal [will] open up for those stranded fields that will easily increase the production of the country by 200,000, 300,000 barrels per day."