People From Nigeria

"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 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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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 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 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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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 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."

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

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

"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."

"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 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."

"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."

"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."

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

"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."

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

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

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

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

"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."

"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."

"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 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 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."

"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."

"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."

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

"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."

"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 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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."