Akin Oyebode @AO1379 Twitter profile

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Akin Oyebode

5 years

Ekiti State and Promasidor agree on a roadmap to resuscitate the moribund Ikun Dairy Farm via a PPP. Today was a good day!

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Akin Oyebode

@AO1379

4 years

My friend’s brother Modebayo Awosika was killed by policemen in Lekki. He was a loving father and husband; a senior manager at First Bank, just about to turn 40. Killed for no reason. Found myself on his memorial site tonight. #EndSars

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2 years

Well played, Ghana. Your players should bring their parachutes for the return leg sha.

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6 years

First Bank. GT Bank. Access Bank. QUEENS 👸

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@AO1379

4 years

In August 1978, AKINTUNDE OJO, the man I was named after, was killed by the police, during a protest. He was a 3rd year student at University of Lagos. 42 years later, those bullets are still killing innocent young people. That’s why #EndSARS is a long overdue movement.

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Akin Oyebode

@AO1379

5 years

This was a deliberate pose to show his disgust at the argument being made. Probably NIGERIA’s finest ambassador to the UN and foreign affairs minister. His work, especially during and after the Rivonia trial, lives forever.

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3 years

Apostle Joshua Selman is easily my favourite Pastor.

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@AO1379

5 years

Just drove past two primary schools at 10:15am, the students are out cutting grass. The reset our education system requires gives me a massive headache.

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@AO1379

4 years

An incredibly disrespectful headline. She’s Justice Dongban-Mensem to you, Desmond Okon. Nonsense.

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@AO1379

3 years

Congratulations to CP Kehinde Longe and CP Yetunde Longe. Probably the first and only couple to be decorated as commissioners of police on the same day.

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@AO1379

5 years

Jos and Kano reporting 8 and 9 degrees Celsius respectively. Limited electricity, no heating. Spare a thought especially for the older people in both cities.

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@AO1379

2 years

Really pleased with the performance of Glocient Hospitality, the concessionaire at Ikogosi Warm Spring and Resort. The asset has roared back to life.

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@AO1379

5 years

Enjoyed my late night walk from New Market Road to Nike Art Gallery. Being a tourist in Lagos is so much fun! Even got to see an art installation of 2,000 stationary cars.

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Akin Oyebode

@AO1379

7 years

Someone in my WhatsApp group shared this to explain why front row seats at Wimbledon are so expensive.

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@AO1379

4 years

One thing that’s undeniable: @jidesanwoolu brought the energy he campaigned with to the frontline of fighting #COVID ー19. Long may it continue.

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Akin Oyebode

@AO1379

4 years

No idea why some people don’t believe thousands are struggling for life, battling COVID-19. Anyway, this is especially for Doubting Thomases.

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Akin Oyebode

@AO1379

5 years

Happy Democracy Day. This video will never get old :)

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Akin Oyebode

@AO1379

2 years

CBN debited N6.9 trillion from banks last week, the result of the MPC decision to increase CRR to 32.5%. This means a third of all bank deposits now sterilised with CBN. It’s one of the worst MPC decisions I’ve ever seen, and has simply gone unnoticed.

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Akin Oyebode

@AO1379

6 years

MKO speaking about NNPC and making crude earnings more transparent, shows how our problems haven’t changed in 25 years. Meanwhile his 🎤 is 🔥

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@AO1379

6 years

Breaking my twitter hiatus to hail my man @BankyW . Regardless of the result, he should be proud of what he’s achieved in two months, without riding on anyone’s coattail. This is just the beginning. 👊🏾

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Akin Oyebode

@AO1379

3 years

The game has just started :)

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Akin Oyebode

@AO1379

4 years

My first job didn’t pay very well, I think I earned N35k/month at the start, later moved to N50k/month. But food was subsided at work, I rode to work with my good friend, and lived in the parents BQ, so it was fine.

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Akin Oyebode

@AO1379

5 years

“Comrade, first class is for the the elites, economy class is this way.”

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Akin Oyebode

@AO1379

6 years

Good morning. Just sharing the video of Paul Pogba giving the French team that pep talk before winning the World Cup. Have a good day :)

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Akin Oyebode

@AO1379

4 years

I disagree; we can walk and chew gum. The protest to #EndSARS does not invalidate wider reforms. It’s saying, “stop the haemorrhage now, but still fix the bigger problem.”

Taiwo Oyedele

@taiwoyedele

4 years

We have a problem but the call to #EndSARS is NOT the solution. Here is why. SARS stands for Special Anti-Robbery Squard. It is a unit under the Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (CIID) of the Nigeria Police. Thread ...

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Akin Oyebode

@AO1379

6 years

Instagram has probably done more for entrepreneurship in Nigeria than any phenomenon/infrastructure in the last 20 years. Discuss.

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Akin Oyebode

@AO1379

4 years

I’ve just been informed that a young man from Efon, in you know where, is about to win BBN. Please where do I join his fan club? Late to the party, but better late than never.

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Akin Oyebode

@AO1379

4 years

Well done @gtbank . Incredible gesture to set up a 100 bed intensive care centre at such short notice. Such an amazing act of corporate responsibility when your needs it most.

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Akin Oyebode

@AO1379

5 years

This is an absolutely brilliant ad. Oh, and @flyairpeace is now my preferred airline for all local travel. I’ve appointed myself as a brand ambassador, free of charge.

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Akin Oyebode

@AO1379

7 years

It’s going to be lit by 2019.

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@AO1379

4 years

This is why every police officer should undergo a psych evaluation before being hired. It’s people like this that end up firing into a crowd of peaceful protesters.

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Akin Oyebode

@AO1379

4 years

No Nigerian musician covered brutality like Fela. No song was as well arranged as Coffin For Head of State. Poignant that young Nigerians are protesting police brutality on his birthday. #EndPoliceBrutality

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Akin Oyebode

@AO1379

4 years

My dad’s orderly from his time as EKSU VC (20 years ago), came to congratulate me today. Sometimes, I wonder where all the years went; that period feels like yesterday.

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Akin Oyebode

@AO1379

6 years

Hide your wives and girlfriends, Sanwoolu can also fix weave-on and set their hair.

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Akin Oyebode

@AO1379

4 years

To those protesting, you might not to know what success looks like; that’s fine. Keep going. As Machado reminds us in Caminante No Hay Camino, “traveller, there is no road; you make your own path as you walk.” #SARSMUSTEND

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Akin Oyebode

@AO1379

5 years

Teaching @jack some Yoruba tonight after I’ve had shots of my fav cognac. Tonight was fun.

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Akin Oyebode

@AO1379

5 years

Another round of fraud indictments in the US. 80 people this time, with many of Nigerian origin. There’s clearly a plan to clamp down on these fraudsters, and it’s long overdue.

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Akin Oyebode

@AO1379

5 years

It’s been 10 years since Abdul Ganiyu Oyesola Fawehinmi GCON SAN, died. Never met or knew a bigger defender of the oppressed. His adult life was a sacrifice to Nigeria. The memory of the righteous is blessed.

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Akin Oyebode

@AO1379

6 years

Apart from Lagos, the most important vote for me is the one that will re-elect @elrufai . He’s not perfect, but he’s a damn good Governor.

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Akin Oyebode

@AO1379

5 years

Finally succumbed to Naira Marley’s Soapy. I should never have listened to the song. Once you do, it’s over.

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Akin Oyebode

@AO1379

4 years

So all that long thread is just to wish my boss and friend, Doyin Salami a very happy birthday. I hope someone does for his children, lots more than he’s done for me.

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Akin Oyebode

@AO1379

3 years

Any FX restriction should only be considered when local production has hit pre-determined benchmarks. In an environment where food inflation is >20%, and bread is heavily consumed, this is flirting with disaster.

Central Bank of Nigeria

@cenbank

3 years

Sugar and Wheat to go into our FX restriction list. We must work together to produce these items in Nigeria rather than import them . #Emefiele

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Akin Oyebode

@AO1379

2 years

Happy birthday @akinoyebode ! The age limit for having a twitter account is 75, so you need to hand this handle over to me.

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@AO1379

5 years

Proverbs 17:28. “Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise, and he that shutteth his lips, is esteemed a man of understanding.”

Lere Olayinka - Aresa 1

@OlayinkaLere

5 years

To me, it appears like a CONSENTED Rape... But wetin I know self???

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Akin Oyebode

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4 years

Meanwhile, I woke up to evidence that there’s a 7 year old activist living under our roof.

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Akin Oyebode

@AO1379

6 years

May God remove all the Mourinhos in your life in 2019.

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Akin Oyebode

@AO1379

4 years

Covid ravaged two families I know yesterday, both patriarchs gone. Also have multiple reports of very fit friends battling breathlessness from this bloody virus. We all need to collectively take precautions to flatten what’s now a very worrying curve.

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Akin Oyebode

@AO1379

6 years

Today, we elect the next Governor of Lagos State. All the best, @jidesanwoolu . Signed, #NXTLVL . 👊🏾

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Akin Oyebode

@AO1379

3 years

The best part is that 6 of our Jersey cows are now delivering 150 litres of milk per day, compared to 50 litres from 40 indigenous cows. Tells me we will soon hit the 1,000 litre/day mark.

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Akin Oyebode

@AO1379

5 years

I will step down on March 31 as Executive Secretary of @LSETF . It’s been the greatest privilege to lead this amazing team, and I am proud of the work we’ve done to support job creation and take people out of poverty in Lagos State.

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Akin Oyebode

@AO1379

3 years

Drove through the Ijebu Ode - Epe road today, and it’s really well done by the Ogun State Government. If there’s a rail line from Epe to Marina, you can easily live in Ijebu Ode and work in VI.

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Akin Oyebode

@AO1379

2 years

I don’t take the opportunity to serve our people for granted. Thankful to God, my family, and the principals who accommodate my trouble. 🙏🏾

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Akin Oyebode

@AO1379

5 years

Humbled to join the task of reclaiming our values in Ekiti State with my leader, @kfayemi . To new beginnings!

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Akin Oyebode

@AO1379

4 years

I’m extremely humbled by the kind prayers, words, thoughts and acts of support. Wish I could reply each one individually, but it’ll probably take all day. Lots of work to do, but will continue to give it my best shot. Thank you. ❤️

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Akin Oyebode

@AO1379

6 years

The President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has said premium motor spirit (PMS) or petrol that will be refined from Dangote Refinery *will not be sold at Federal Government’s regulated price*. - The Nation

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Akin Oyebode

@AO1379

4 years

Thank you very much everyone. A bit ashamed to accept all the unearned goodwill, but it’s incredibly humbling to read all your kind words of support. Thank you again.

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Akin Oyebode

@AO1379

5 years

1 Peter 4:17. “For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God.”

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Akin Oyebode

@AO1379

5 years

Not sure why you keep stoking this tribal/ethnoreligious fire. Completely irresponsible, not just from a public servant, but someone who knows (or should know) better.

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@dawisu

5 years

Another Kano boy was discovered in Onitcha and police are heading there to receive him. Its like they no longer rely on baby factories in the East now but prefer to steal kids from the North. The same North that receive daily insults from them. I'm tired of this country.

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Akin Oyebode

@AO1379

4 years

A lot of shameful things have happened over the last month, but none is as shameful as this. The barest minimum that can be done is to charge the shooter and anyone else culpable Pelumi’s death.

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@AyodejiOsowobi

4 years

A politician shot at people in Abule Egba, Pelumi Onifade covered the incident. Two weeks on, the politician walks freely, but Pelumi was arrested & is now dead? Who ordered his arrest? Who took his body to the morgue? Who will be held accountable for this??? #JusticeforPelumi

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Akin Oyebode

@AO1379

4 years

For 60 Loyola Angels and those who left us on the Sosoliso Flight 1145, 15 years ago. #NeverForget

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Akin Oyebode

@AO1379

5 years

Looks like @MI_Abaga went in hard on @VectorThaViper . Sip some cognac and listen to diss.

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Akin Oyebode

@AO1379

5 years

The guy with the sandals tweet deserves a CON at least. Singlehandedly lit up an entire thread for 24 hours. A national icon.

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Akin Oyebode

@AO1379

4 years

5 critical work goals for 2021: 1. Take IGR to N1b/month. 2. Establish a proper FOI desk in the ministry, and train staff on how to handle requests. 3. Automate the expenditure process. 4. Budget performance of at least 90%. 5. 50% reduction in audit queries. 🤞🏾

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@AO1379

4 years

I’m very impressed with the structure supporting Big Brother housemates. The “Ekiti for Laycon” team came to see me at work today. They can teach those of us in politics a thing or two about organising. :)

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Akin Oyebode

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2 years

Last working day of what has been an interesting and challenging two year stint at the Ministry of Finance. As the lawyers say, res ipsa loquitur. 🙏🏾

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Akin Oyebode

@AO1379

4 years

30 years from now, someone will rise and write rubbish like this about your generation, because as George Santayana said, “those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” Let’s educate you.

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@EbubeIsaac

4 years

The NADECO generation didn't really give a hoot about democracy. They just wanted access to power.

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4 years

The policemen involved in this unfortunate case have been arrested and will be brought to an orderly room trial tomorrow. If found guilty/dismissed, they will immediately face criminal prosecution.

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Akin Oyebode

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4 years

Thank you, Mr. Speaker @FunminyiAfuye . This is going to the most treasured section of my archives. 🙏🏾

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Akin Oyebode

@AO1379

3 years

Mama at 101 taking her COVID vaccine like a trooper. But then again, what’s a vaccine to someone who’s survived two pandemics? #VaccinesSaveLives

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Akin Oyebode

@AO1379

5 years

Good meeting with Dangote Rice today. If all goes to plan, a $5m rice mill should launch in Ekiti next year. Baby steps, but we will hit that $500m target.

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Akin Oyebode

@AO1379

5 years

Incredibly lucky to have a mother that stuck with me through a troublesome adolescence. Super grateful to still have her around, and to celebrate another birthday with her this year. 💙

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Akin Oyebode

@AO1379

6 years

MTN Nigeria is beasting. I think it just became the first Nigerian company to hit the trillion Naira revenue mark. N1.04 trillion revenues on the back of 17% growth (v 1.9% GDP growth). Historic stuff

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Akin Oyebode

@AO1379

2 years

Terminal building going up. Runway, done. Tarmac, done. Taxiway, almost done. Will probably start with 3-6 flights a week and grow from there. Started out as a sceptic, but I’m gradually warming to the idea.

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Akin Oyebode

@AO1379

1 year

Forget UAE lifting the travel ban, and the return of Emirati airlines, that’s not the story. I’m only interested in the foreign exchange liquidity programme. A great week for PBAT.

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Akin Oyebode

@AO1379

3 years

Four new judges sworn into the Ekiti State Judiciary this morning. Really pleased to see two women, both under 40, and a male Under 40 judge as well. Little steps, but we need to maintain the energy.

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Akin Oyebode

@AO1379

4 years

If you’re 32 years old or younger, the World Bank Young Professionals Programme is an excellent opportunity for high potential talent to build an exciting career. The application process is now open.

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Akin Oyebode

@AO1379

5 years

If it’s to travel around the world on a wild goose chase begging players to play for Nigeria, you’ll see his white beard all over the place. Honour those who served NIGERIA selflessly, no show.

POOJA!!!

@PoojaMedia

5 years

According to reports, no NFF officials was present at the burial ceremony of former U23 Captain, Isaac Promise today He captained Nigeria’s U17, U20 & U23. May his soul rest in perfect peace. #PoojaCares

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Akin Oyebode

@AO1379

5 years

Completed a loan move from Ekiti United to Wolves. My target is to become the 3rd Nigerian international and 2nd Ekiti son to play at least 100 games and get my name on the wall beside King Carl and Seyi Olofinjana. Wish me luck!

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@AO1379

4 years

We did this 6 weeks ago, and now, a major infrastructure provider has requested approval to lay 160km of fibre across our state. Will provide updates on their progress.

Government of Ekiti State

@ekitistategov

4 years

BREAKING NEWS Broadband Penetration: Governor Fayemi @kfayemi crashes Right of Way charges from N4,500 to N145 per meter in Ekiti State.

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@AO1379

5 years

Best wishes to the newly sworn-in Governors. The sycophants that swarmed your predecessors are already around you. May you all find the wisdom to lead properly. Peace and love.

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@AO1379

3 years

A masterclass in counting! If you thought you know how to count, you need to reassess your proficiency.

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@AO1379

1 year

That’s the beauty of trailblazers. Without Billie Jean, there won’t be equal pay; without Venus and Serena, this picture might not have been possible. Sometimes when you win, you do it for a generation.

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@AO1379

4 years

Testing capacity not tests. It’s not your maths that’s dodgy, you need to take the wax out!

Chxta

@Chxta

4 years

We are testing 1500 people a day according to our President, but according to our disease centre, we have tested about 5000 people. I know I failed maths, but it looks like we've been testing for less than 4 days.

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5 years

Asked to submit an iconic photo representing our respective countries for a @TutuFellows class. There are many reasons I chose Ken Geiger & William Snyder’s Pulitzer winning photo. What does it mean to you?

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@AO1379

4 years

No comments of “democracy is in danger” or “democracy is dead” today. Keep that energy for when your party also loses.

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@AO1379

6 years

Empathy, either real or perceived, is a critical part of leadership. I’ve criticized him a lot for running a parallel presidency, but this was a decent thing to do.

Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki

@bukolasaraki

6 years

Tonight, I spoke to Chinenye, Linda Igwetu’s sister. Such a tragedy. They deserve justice and I commit to doing my best to achieve this. May her soul Rest In Peace.

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4 years

Incredibly proud we got this done. By ensuring we have the cheapest Right of Way charge across Nigeria, we have signalled our seriousness to infrastructure providers in Nigeria. Also, another Ease of Doing Business reform completed.

Government of Ekiti State

@ekitistategov

4 years

BREAKING NEWS Broadband Penetration: Governor Fayemi @kfayemi crashes Right of Way charges from N4,500 to N145 per meter in Ekiti State.

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5 years

Good time to announce I’ve joined the Sub-National Technical Working Group on Ease of Doing Business, as the S/West regional representative. Another chance to walk the talk.

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@AO1379

6 years

My good man, @BankyW has evolved from the king of the Lagos party, to an advocate for generational change. Here for this.

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@AO1379

3 years

Update: 250 cows arrived this morning, for onward delivery to Ikun Dairy Farm Limited; a JV between @ekitistategov and @PromasidorGroup . We now have 300 jersey cows, and almost 500 in total. We moo-ve!

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6 years

Debated four years ago for APC, and with all sense of humility, I’m helping the biggest subnational government in Nigeria shape its job creation programmes, not running errands.

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@ayosogunro

6 years

The 'debate' on #RubbinMinds is a reminder of how the major parties use the bright brains for campaigns, but the dumb brains for governance. Our hierarchical patronage system limits intelligent people as policymakers, but loves them as errand persons for actual policymakers.

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4 years

When I turned 40 last year, he was the first person at my house. He’s not just a very brilliant economist, he’s also an absolutely amazing person, and I’m proud to call him my friend.

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7 years

Super proud of my father. For being a great dad who bought me Soyinka, Hemingway and Saro-Wiwa at 10; for a 44 year career shaping lives as a lecturer; for showing us the value of building a good name. 280 characters aren’t enough, @akinoyebode . 👊🏾

Presidency Nigeria

@NGRPresident

7 years

Pres @MBuhari congratulates scholar and Professor of Int'l Law, Akin Oyebode, as he turns 70. The President commends Prof Oyebode's diligence, discipline and exceptional brilliance, and prays that the Almighty God will grant him longer life, good health & wisdom to serve Nigeria.

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@AO1379

5 years

This is what saddens me, that our security architecture could not predict and plan for this reaction from hoodlums, who seek the slightest excuse to rob honest businesses. We should have planned for better protection of obvious targets.

Lilyvet

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5 years

My store at Novare, Timekeepers Novare mall, Sangotedo, Lekki, has been broken into, looted and goods worth millions has been carted away with, this is getting out of hand, this happened this evening, am so sad.. Plz share this

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@AO1379

6 years

Super pleased to receive a grant of $100,000 from Ford Foundation to conduct an impact assessment exercise and document our learning at @LSETF , and also support Lagos State’s employability programmes.

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@AO1379

2 years

Mr. Governor-elect. Inject it!

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