I am most humbled and honoured by H.E. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's recognition of the need for more hard work ahead as I have been appointed as his Official Spokesperson & Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity.
I will give 🇳🇬 my best as always. I love you all.
Very early this morning, The Lord blessed our family with a new addition: the fourth child and the first daughter. It was a safe delivery in Abuja and we thank the talented medical staff who attended to us. Mom and child are doing well. God is faithful. Have a nice weekend. 🙏🏾
First Press Conference with the State House Press Corps on the assumption of office today.
Condescending and insulting language toward Nigerians online or offline by government officials will not be tolerated by H.E. President
@officialABAT
.
#AsoVillaThread
I celebrate a wise man. A provider of sophisticated solutions to complex problems. An unmatched listener & processor of information. A workaholic who sleeps lightly and briefly but works heavily and constantly.
To a unifying leader and believer in Nigeria, Happy Birthday! 🎂♾️
Today, I am honoured to be inaugurated as the Asst. Prinicipal Spokesperson of the
@OfficialAPCNg
's
@officialABAT
-
@KashimSM
Presidential Campaign by our Chairman,
@MBuhari
. We will share our progressive vision with Nigerians in a respectful, dignified & issue-driven effort.
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My Heart Is Full Today With Profound Gratitude To The Most High For The Arrival Of My Third Son In Abuja. Both Mommy & Baby Are Doing Well. To God Be All The Glory.
Today Is My Birthday. If Anyone Would Wish Me A Happy Birthday, I Would Cherish It So Much More If That Wish Can Accompany A Random Act Of Kindness For An Unsuspecting Stranger, Particularly A Fellow Nigerian. Resting Today. Have A Great Day Ahead.
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Some friends of mine have asked me to debate PMB’s legacy with Abati, Rufai and the
@ARISEtv
Morning Show crew.
Well, I did.
And the gloves came off very neatly during what I found to be an enjoyable 3-on-1 engagement.
All can be found on the thread below. 🇳🇬🦅🇳🇬
It was indeed a tremendous privilege and honour to meet again with the Great Sheikh & Teacher,
@muftimenk
, just days after welcoming him and his team at the State House, where he emphasized that Nigeria can be the global power from Africa in the years to come. 🇳🇬
#RenewedHope
When revenues are low, we know who to call.
The first Governor in Nigerian history to record nearly a x10 multiplication of IGR in 8 years. Unlike other promise makers, he did it before. On February 25th, we shine the ♾️ signal.
He will do it again. For all of us. For 🇳🇬.
I Had No Godfather. No Political Benefactor. I Worked Feverishly, Yes. Yet, I Am NOT Self Made. I Did Not Believe I Could Be Here. Unworthy. I Never Was A Managing Editor Anywhere. I Never Led The NUJ/NGE. God Can Use Anyone. This Is Why I Will Always Know How Very Small I Am. 🇳🇬
Splendid day friends,
As I mark another birthday today, I thank you for your constant support, prayers & camaraderie as we all—despite our varying perspectives—endeavor to participate uniquely in this epic national journey to global greatness.
I look forward to our Space later.
Happy 71st Birthday to a man whose credentials as an exiled defender & conveyor of our democracy remain underrated and whose verifiable administrative acumen is understated, H.E Pres-Elect
@officialABAT
! May this decade be as golden for your legacy as it will certainly be for 🇳🇬.
Though Born In The U.S., My Mother's Ancestry Is Entirely German. She Taught Me What Work Looks Like. Why Work Matters. Why Details Matter. What It Is To Give Your Best When Doing Anything, No Matter How Big Or Small. A Nurse For Decades, She Taught Me The Meaning Of Service. ❤️
Today, I Received My 50,000th Follower On Twitter. I Doubted I Would Ever Get To 30k When I First Began 2.5 Years Ago. I Doubted A Lot Of Things Which Have Since Happened. This Is Humbling, Man. Sincere Thanks To Everyone Who Finds My Profile Worth Following. God Bless You All 🇳🇬
Any Young Person Who Defines Himself By What Material He Has Access To Is Unworthy Of Emulation. Only Empty People Use Material Success To Oppress Or Malign Others. You Can Do Better & Be A Better Role Model For The Millions Who Look Up To You.
#BeQuietAndReflectYoungMan
It pains you that someone half ur age that you can give birth too is Greater than you will ever be ... U are a loser , a disappointment...... ur are useless ! Now keep my family name out ur mouth ! Ur whole life earnings no reach 30 percent of my show money and it hurts I know
Today Marks My First Year In Official Service To The Country. I Learned So Much & I Have Cherished The Experience Of Hearing Directly From So Many Citizens Across The Country. An Honour Which I Will Never Take For Granted. I Hope To Improve Further In Year 2. God Bless Nigeria 🇳🇬
A whirlwind day for H.E. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu after addressing the G-20 Summit. ♾️
Conferring with German Chancellor, H.E. Olaf Scholz.
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Then, with European Commission President, H.E. Ursula Von Der Leyen.
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— S. Adviser, Media & Publicity
A Young Nigerian Drew This Image And Sent To Me On Facebook. He Insisted That He Will Not Accept Payment For This Art. Fortunately, I Will Have The Privilege Of Meeting Him When I Go To Lagos.
Please Patronize Him For Portrait Art. Nigeria Has Talent. 🇳🇬
He Is:
@AdelaniOlubajo
Good Morning Friends,
I Totally Agree That The National Assembly Must Proactively Show Nigerians How N37Bn Will Be Spent On The Renovation Of The Complex Under The FCDA. Nigerians Must Be Shown What Necessitates This Expenditure & What Exactly It Entails.
#OpenGovernment
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H.E. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu met with Emissaries from the UAE Leadership ahead of the meeting of Heads of State.
The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, NSA Nuhu Ribadu, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs were present.
— S. Adviser, Media & Publicity
"Our markets are flooded... We keep foreign factories working while closing ours. From medicine to electronics to food items, our potential to create jobs locally is severely hindered by a handful of Nigerians who choose profits over patriotism."
@MBuhari
Today On Smuggling
Friends, don't be disturbed. No one has even attempted to describe how any facts laid out this last week on TVC, Arise and Channels TV are lies. They repeat the "liar" label to make it stick but Nigerians are discerning. They have no factual counter so they call names. Do better.
President
@MBuhari
Has Already Issued A Directive Thru BPP Ensuring A Total Ban On All Textile Imports For All MDAs Including Uniforms For The Armed Services, Public Hospitals & Schools Etc. This Is In Line W/ Executive Order 003. They Will Sign Deals W/ Local Textile Firms Only.
🚨♾️ SPECIAL NOTICE ♾️🚨
On behalf of the All Progressives' Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council's Public Affairs Directorate, I am pleased to announce the commencement of the Nationwide Renewed Hope '23 Voter Engagement Live Radio Townhall Series...
#THREAD
🚨 LIVE TV ALERT 🚨
I will be making my broadcast debut as the Official Spokesperson of President
@officialABAT
on Channels TV's "Politics Today" Thursday @ 7:00pm as we assess the Labour standoff & FGN negotiations.
I will also appear live on
@NTANewsNow
@ 9:00pm Thursday. 🇳🇬
Kindly join me on TVC's "Politics Tonight" on Wednesday Night @ 8:00pm as Nigerians begin to assess the agenda of H.E. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Administration.
🦅 🇳🇬 🦅
I Have Been Approached Severally By Friends And Well-Wishers On How & When I Would Celebrate Being Appointed.
To End That Speculation, I State Here That I Am Not One To Be Out At Night And My Thanksgiving Is My Toil. I Will Wash It Indeed, But With Sweat And Not Champagne.
In a recent interview, I said Reddington Hospital was established recently. This was an error. I was referring to the new Duchess International Hospital that is owned by Reddington Group, co-funded by CBN, where the Vice President recently had a successful surgery. Note my error.
Sitting down with the Voice of America (
@VOANews
) in Washington D.C. as we engage the global press on the progress of preparations for the incoming administration under H.E. President-elect
@officialABAT
and issues related to democratic progress in Nigeria & West Africa broadly.
Know That In Service, When You Do It The Way It Should Be Done, It Is Often Unnoticed Because It Works And Is Taken For Granted. When You Fail And It Goes Badly, Everything Is Known & Magnified.
Lesson: Do Not Do Anything For Applause. Do It Because It Is Right & Excellent. 🇳🇬
After touring all 36 States and interacting directly with diverse stakeholder groups in Townhall Q&As – the only candidate who did both – H.E.
@officialABAT
has a final message for all Nigerians ahead of Saturday's long awaited Presidential vote. Nigeria will win. 🇳🇬
♾️🗳♾️
📺 LIVE ON AL-JAZEERA 📺
I will be presenting the official position of H.E. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (
@officialABAT
) on the unfolding situation in Niger Republic tonight (Tuesday) at 7:00pm (🇳🇬 time) on Al-Jazeera.
As Promised, This Is The Complete Expenditure Breakdown Of N162.5b SUKUK Funds Released For 44 Critical Road Projects Across The Nation's Six Geo-Political Zones. The Intention Behind Delivering This Breakdown Is To Offer Insight For Public Accountability.
@TrackaNG
#LONGThread
🚨 PROGRAMME ALERT 🚨
I hope everyone is having a restful weekend.
I will be featuring live on TVC's "Journalists' Hangout" on Sunday @ 2:00pm as we assess H.E. President
@officialABAT
's plans for CNG rollout in Nigeria.
President
@MBuhari
Approves Fresh Recruitment Of 400,000 Police Officers Ahead Of Full Community Policing Implementation:
“The Police Affairs Ministry is overseeing the Community Policing Policy, the Public Security Trust Fund, and Recruitment of 400,000 officers nationwide." 🇳🇬
President
@MBuhari
Nominates Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala As Director-General Of The World Trade Organization (WTO):
"The President approved her nomination as Nigeria’s candidate for the position during the term 2021-2024. The election is due to hold in Geneva, Switzerland in 2021."
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H.E. President
@officialABAT
on Sunday evening met with Governors of States that share boundaries with Niger Republic at the State House in Abuja. The meeting was part of wider consultations by the President on the situation in Niger.
Sokoto, Kebbi, Yobe, Katsina & Jigawa Govs.
Whether It Is Sunday, Friday Or Any Other Day, Hatred Is Never Worthwhile. Neither Is Abuse. It Is All So Meaningless. Life Is Short. Don't Spend It Lying, Hating & Abusing Anyone. I Vow To Never Lie, Abuse Or Hate Anyone As I Engage This Critical Assignment. It's Never Worth It.
Truly, my desire for all political parties during this campaign is to avoid personal attack & insulting language. The issues facing 🇳🇬 demand rigorous intellectual interrogation. The winner will govern a whole nation. We need everyone to participate in nation-building, post-2023.
With one of the most vibrant and passionate Progressives in Nigeria, irrespective of age. He is a good man and I am proud to be associated with him and to work with him. 🇳🇬👏🏽🇳🇬
Today, it is my privilege to prepare the next generation of public servants in the field of political communications.
I will be lecturing at a seminar for a young, talented cohort of class-leading scholars at the Legislative Mentorship Initiative (LMI). The future is bright.
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"The power to think clearly & scientifically is a deadly enemy to superstition, irrationality, unbridled enthusiasm and fanaticism. For it is the greatest of all that a man possesses. It is a fact that the ills of our world have origins in the untilled minds of men."
— Awo, 1967
President
@MBuhari
Prepares Deal With Hyundai Global To Build Automobile Factory & Rehabilitate Refineries:
"We built South Korea's largest refinery @ 650,000 b/pd capacity. We are in Venezuela & Iraq. We would be glad to contribute our quota in Nigeria."
— CEO Chang Hag Kim
BREAKING NEWS:
Nigeria is among the ‘Top-20 Improvers" in Doing Business for the year 2020’ by World Bank.
The full report on the top 20 reformers globally in Ease of Doing Business rankings will be released on October 24th.
FG & PEBEC Has Done Well!
Friends, The Insults Of Uninformed Persons Cause Me No Pain. I Have Decided As A Matter Of Principle That We Must Engage With Everyone, Because Even The Ill-Intentioned Silently Value Enlightenment. They May Not Say So, But They Walk Away With Knowledge They Would Not Have Had 🇳🇬
Plus TV Africa tonight (Friday night) @ 7:00pm. The national conversation continues and I would love to have you join us, if opportunity avails.
♾️🇳🇬🦅🇳🇬♾️
🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨
THE SUPREME COURT HAS STOPPED THE BANNING OF THE OLD NAIRA NOTE AND HAS ABROGATED THE DEADLINE OF FEB. 10TH. PRE-JANUARY 31ST STATUS QUO IS HELD PENDING THE HEARING OF THE MAIN SUIT. THE POSITION OF THE THREE STATES: KOGI, KADUNA AND ZAMFARA IS HEREBY UPHELD.
I Thank A Great Leader & Senior Colleague,
@GarShehu
For This Open Clarification Concerning False Accusations Against My Character By Unpatriotic Forces. Truth Is Undefeated. No Attempt To Divide Myself & My Hardworking Colleagues Will Stand As We Serve The Nation We Love.
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There Are Many Takeaways From President
@MBuhari
's Address, But If I Had To Choose One, It Would Be His Clear Directive Stopping MDAs From Placing New Capital Projects In The 2020 Budget UNLESS Ongoing Projects Are Fully Funded To Reach Completion.
2020: Budget Of Completion
For Households & MSMEs Which Have Been Hard Hit By The Outbreak Of COVID-19, Please Visit The Website Below And Apply For Support Provided By The CBN. Please Re-Tweet And Share This Across Platforms So That We Can Reach As Many In Need As Possible. 🇳🇬
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I Am Absolutely Star Struck Today! I Spoke With The Legendary Cyril Stober For The First Time And I Was Totally Humbled & Floored By The Experience. I Have Watched And Admired Him Since Childhood. Wow! These Are The Great Nigerians Who Inspired Young Broadcasters Like Me.
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Thanks to all of my friends who have wished me a happy birthday today. Your gift to me is to do something very nice for someone you don't know today. Shock them and make a stranger happy. Preferably a Nigerian person you don't know, but we won't discriminate. 🇳🇬
Aside From The Stellar Output With Limited Resources, I Continue To Be Astonished By The Humility Of H.E.
@KashimSM
Who Refers To H.E.
@ProfZulum
As "My Boss." A Masterclass In How Humility Of Heart Creates Impenetrable Political Consensus. Lesson? Successors, Be & Stay Humble 🇳🇬
FULL STATEMENT FROM WASHINGTON D.C:
ADVANCED DEMOCRACIES MUST TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR DEALING WITH THEIR BIG TECH COMPANIES’ ADVERSE IMPACT ON GLOBAL DEMOCRATIC APPEAL — PRESIDENTIAL SPOKESMAN, AJURI NGELALE
#THREAD
Chief Of Staff To The President, Mallam Abba Kyari Passes Away:
"The Presidency regrets to announce the passage of the Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari.
The deceased had tested positive to the ravaging COVID-19. He died on Friday, April 17, 2020."
President
@MBuhari
's Administration Secures Final Approval For 3,050MW Mambilla Hydropower Construction At Int'l Court Of Arbitration:
"Those who took FGN to the Court withdrew the case last week & the plaintiff has reached an agreement with the Federal Government."
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Architect of Modern Nigeria, H.E President
@MBuhari
, we celebrate you today and your unmatched contributions to national development. Happy 80th Birthday, Your Excellency!
Good Day Friends,
As Promised, Here Is The Re-Presented Final Tranche ($22.7bn) Of The $29.96bn Infrastructure Plan, Broken Down Sector-By-Sector For Easiest Consumption:
Every Dollar Is Accounted For & All Projects Are Project-Tied With Favorable Concessionary Rates.
#Thread
President
@MBuhari
Orders NDDC Audit:
"You just cannot say you spent so much billions and when the place is visited, one cannot see the structures that have been done..those that are responsible have to explain certain issues."
- President
@MBuhari
Today
R.E.S.P.E.C.T Is Not Bought, But Earned.
#HonorIntegrity
"The meeting was initially scheduled to hold in the office of the Crown Prince but out of courtesy & respect for the Nigerian leader, Prince Salman insisted on meeting President Buhari in his hotel room at The Ritz."
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President
@MBuhari
Commissions Warri-Itakpe Railway After 33 Years Of Delay:
"I also approved to link this line further from Itakpe/Ajaokuta to FCT, thus connecting the North Southward to link Warri Ports. It links our people across cultural divides & expands trade."
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NIRSALMFB's N50bn Targeted Credit Facility Application Portal Reopens For Nigerians:
All Who Were Unable To Access This Facility During The 1st Round, Please Test The Process & Apply As Some Guarantor Requirements Have Been Removed. Kindly Share.
👇🏽🇳🇬👇🏽
"I assure you that we are going to win through and through. I have known
@officialABAT
for more than 20 years.. He is a competent Nigerian. He loves this country. He is a believer in Nigeria. He will hold this country with trust. You should cherish him." 🇳🇬
— President
@MBuhari
After tonight's 7pm discussion on
@PlusTVAfrica
, I will be engaging with the Morning Show crew at Arise News @ 8:30am tomorrow (Sat) morning as they put the spotlight on the Manifesto of APC Presidential Candidate,
@officialABAT
.
Join the
@ARISEtv
Morning Show.
♾️🇳🇬🦅🇳🇬♾️
Back When Abuja Had No Movie Theater & Few Gathering Spots, My Friends And I Would Ditch Weekday Uniforms & Meet At School On Weekends For Basketball. I Was Young & Often Shortest In Those Care-Free Days When Nothing Was Too Serious And All Friends Were Friends Without Motive. 🇳🇬
The Dangers Of Fake News:
(1) I Have Never Been Sacked From Any Media House.
(2) Falsely Alleging That I Am A Saboteur Of The Nation I Proudly & Tirelessly Serve Because I Come From Rivers State Is A Sad Reflection Of The Political Culture Established By Unpatriotic Forces. 🇳🇬
I Am Elated To Announce That The CBN's COVID-19 Relief Fund To Nigerian Households & Businesses Has Opened Its Portal For New And Registered Applicants!
If You Would Like To Participate, Please Visit The Website Below:
All The Very Best!
🇳🇬🇳🇬🤝🏽🇳🇬🇳🇬
An insightful experience at the World Economic Forum's Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth & Energy for Development in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
There are excellent minds working to solve some of the world's most complex challenges, but with focused collaboration.
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Good morning friends,
For those who have been understandably interested in a Siemens Power update, please know that I am working hard on it with the Hon Minister of Power and I assure you that you will receive a full, detailed & proper assessment of where we are soon.
#EagleEye
H.E
@officialABAT
has run an unprecedented campaign outreach w/ live Townhall Q&As for sectoral stakeholders as well as rallies in all 🇳🇬 states – In addition to my live Radio Townhalls in 36 states.
Now, R-Hope goes global..
Forbes, VOA, Bloomberg & CNBC this week alone.. ♾️
Good Evening, Everyone!
Tomorrow Is All About Twitterverse! No Radio, TV, Or Print Interviews. Just Twitter Users & I For The Entire Day. I Am Going To Answer As Many Questions As I Possibly Can With My Usual Detail. Please Be Precise & Constructive! 10am-10pm!
God Bless You.
Lessons From My Father,
Hon. Chief Precious Osaro Ngelale:
"The Commandment To Love Others As I Love Myself Is Not Dependent On Their Kindness Or Willingness To Reciprocate. I Love Them All Because Of Who I Am."
"No One Owes Me Anything, But I Owe To Give My All At All Times."
BREAKING NEWS:
It's Official.
"The Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency has removed the cap on the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), giving marketers the freedom to fix the price of the commodity and sell above the price set by it."
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