"In line with the oath of office to which I have just subscribed, I make a solemn pledge to do all in my power, with God’s guidance, to live up to expectations."

"So we are looking into this issue, and we assure that any officer on lawful duty will be protected highly."

"So we will not allow anything to happen to him, so far he is doing his job, and he is doing his job greatly well."

"We need to do a good job at investing in our infrastructure, to train more people to have a strong workforce and to have a decent set of policies for the digital economy. Otherwise, there is going to be a limit to how much gains we can get out of all the investments that we have made."

"Focusing on connecting people to others is not sufficient."

"Having an example of farmers being able to livestream their products and thus selling directly to consumers is very inspiring."

"Our size will become a major part of us being able to invest in startups, and the longer we stay invested the more we will start to see significant returns and exits."

"Technology is becoming a major part of nearly all that we do as humans. We are beginning to see how it is facilitating access to services and increasing productivity: many businesses are now completely relying on it."

"We tend to forget that connectivity is also about connecting things to things, and people to things, and that is what is responsible for the prosperity that we are beginning to see in a number of sectors globally."

"When people have a clearer understanding of artificial intelligence, they can better protect themselves instead of relying on laws to do so alone — laws must be there to support it, but individuals must also be well educated about this phenomenon."

"When you look at the use of connected technologies in mining, it is saving lives: making mines a lot more precise in their daily operations, and helping miners to use resources more sustainably."

"To sum it up: in the North, people are scared of losing their jobs because of AI. In our case, we are creating more jobs with it."

"Most of the time, civil society organizations tend to narrowly focus on policing the government. However, the digital economy is so robust that the people we need to police are beyond the government — as most of the time the government does not have the capability to use technology."

"What we are doing in the meantime, however, is investing in what we have called the Broadband Alliance. The Broadband alliance is focused on enhancing the existing infrastructure that we have in the country, which is about 35,000 kilometers of optic fiber network. We have a government-owned satellite — the only one in the West African region — which allows us to connect difficult-to-reach locations. One of the projects we started in the first three months of our appointment was the deployment of connectivity to all local government secretariats across Nigeria — all 774 of them"

"However, that is a long term initiative and it is not going to connect those people in the next year or two. We expect that such a project will probably take about three to five years to be completed."

"There is a long term initiative that we are currently working on, which aims to bridge the gap between city and rural area: the fiber fund. It is a $2 billion fund to expand our current backbone from 35,000 kilometers to 125,000 kilometers. In other words, we are investing in 90,000 kilometers of fiber optic network across the country."

"We found the case of the Chinese farmers extremely inspiring because when people talk about connectivity, they talk about connecting people but it is somehow abstract or difficult to actually picture cases of how this investment in connectivity leads to important economic opportunities for individuals. In China, the government is ensuring that farmers in rural areas have access to quality connectivity solutions."

"Africa cannot remain as consumers, we need to grow into producers of solutions, “With the design lab, we are looking to deepen our work, to allow us support the smart application of technology especially for prosperity across multiple countries."

"Beyond just a tour, we want to build strong presence in the Bay Area."

"If you look at what connectivity is doing in security, it allows to govern previously ungoverned spaces, it is even useful to manage forestry or farms."

"All these opportunities are limited for developing countries if we only focus on connecting people to people."

"A lot of the young people are digital natives and of course you still find a lot of vulnerable young people, but the slightly older folks are the ones who are the most vulnerable."

"We are still limited to connectivity between people, connecting people to people."

"I think we are forgetting opportunities that exist as well and are very important. *The next conversation that we need to be having is about the link between connectivity and prosperity in developing countries."

"Within the community, we want people to be able to work together and generate new knowledge — whether on the application of AI in critical sectors or for critical services in Nigeria."

"Democracy requires patience, commitment & Endurance .The most admired democratic country in the world today did not achieve that in a day .It took years of learning & persistence for them to reach where they are today."

"Quality education plays a fundamental role in addressing insecurity by tackling its root causes such as poverty, unemployment, and ignorance. It empowers individuals with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to promote critical thinking, tolerance, and responsible citizenship. Educated communities are better equipped to resist manipulation, extremism, and violence. Furthermore, quality education fosters social inclusion, expands economic opportunities, and strengthens institutions-all of which are essential to building long-term peace and security."

"A reminder that global challenges need global unity and lasting change begins with empowered local communities."

"Promoting literacy in the digital era” and building a more informed world, one word at a time."

"A healthier environment means a better tomorrow."

"Together, let us embrace the spirit of responsible citizenship for a better and inclusive future."

"We should therefore be proud of our achievements and build on them to ensure a greater, stronger and virile party both at the State and the National levels."

"It is a unique opportunity to show love to one another as exhibited by God who, out of his love for us, offered Jesus Christ to die for our sins to give us life more abundantly."

"Let us continue to embrace unity, peace, and patriotism as we work together to deepen our democracy and create a brighter future for generations to come."

"Begin the month on a positive note with much enthusiasm and positive vibes. Shun anything negative that can hinder your progress and that of the society."

"Let selfless and meaningful service to humanity be our watchword."

"A good political leader must be able to lobby for his people."

"Indeed, of what significance is a Field Marshal without Generals."

"Life is a circle of happiness, sadness, difficult times and good moments. I pray we have more times of joys but right now the world is going through a difficult time."

"On World Patient Safety Day, we are reminded of our shared responsibility to protect the most vulnerable among us by ensuring safe, accessible, and quality care for every newborn and every child. Our collective action today will shape a healthier, safer, and more secure tomorrow."

"Government, ministry, media, and youth advocacy, all united in inspiring the next generation to lead with purpose."

"Your tireless efforts have been remarkable, and now it's time to unwind and ponder."

"It is my firm belief that the development of any state must begin at the grassroots."

"Engaging with our communities fosters a strong bond between Representatives and residents, building bridges of trust and interdependence — the true hallmark of our democracy."

"We are going to continue to do a lot to enhance women and youth empowerment in the state."

"The main goals of entrepreneurship education in Nigeria include, preparing the students to be self-reliant and self-employed, creating employment opportunities, helping students to transition from a traditional economy to a modern industrial economy, training students to be creative and innovative in identifying business opportunities and to establish careers in small and medium-sized businesses."

"I’m very interested in getting the average person in the state to acquire skills that can make them to become useful to themselves and be self-reliant. Everything that we do in Nasarawa State comes from our vision for the state"

"I understand that even at the Secondary School Level the students are being thought Entrepreneurship. This is the way to go because the government has a limited capacity to create jobs.."