Condolences to the Governments and People of Bayelsa and Lagos States. My heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Bayelsa State as well as the immediate family on the sudden passing to great glory of the deputy Governor, His Excellency, Senator Lawrence

My attention has been drawn to reports that the Nigerian-owned supertanker was seized by the United States authorities over allegations of crude oil theft and related illicit activities. While the full facts are still emerging, this development is deeply troubling and speaks to a

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Investing in Our Future Healthcare Professionals Yesterday, I returned to the Mother of Mercy College of Nursing Sciences, Mbutu-Okohia, Ngor-Okpala, Imo State, fulfilling the promise I made when I capped their pioneer nursing students a few weeks ago. I also supported the

Today, Nigerians woke up again to the troubling news that the Federal Government is planning to borrow about ₦20 trillion in new loans to finance the 2026 budget. This is at a time when debt servicing alone is projected to gulp nearly half of our national revenue, and when our

Advancing the Critical Development Index through Health Initiatives Today, I had the privilege of visiting Amafor, Ihuokpala in Nkanu East LGA, Enugu State for the second time to further my support for the Primary Health Centre established by the Anglican Diocese of Enugu. I

Let Our SME's Breath In recent days, we have seen concerning images and reports of local contractors protesting across Abuja and other parts of the country, demanding payment for work they have already completed. Most of these contractors are small and medium-sized businesses

Yesterday, alongside Dr Moses Paul (@Drmopaul), the ADC Chairmanship Candidate for the upcoming FCT elections on February 21, 2026, I had the honour of commissioning a newly established laboratory at LEKCED International School in Jikwoyi, Abuja, under the leadership of

A Nation of an unending tragedy In the last few days, our nation has once again been thrown into mourning by a series of heartbreaking tragedies across Adamawa, Anambra, and Sokoto States. From the killing of innocent worshippers, to the deaths of 7 peaceful women protesters in

Nigeria Has No Reason to Be the Poverty Capital of the World I was a guest today in Abuja at the launch of a book authored by the renowned international economist and former Chief Economic Adviser to President Olusegun Obasanjo, Prof. Magnus L. Kpakol. The book, The Living

Helping Inmates in knowledge and skills acquisition Today, I was approached by representatives sent by inmates from correctional centres across Anambra State. They delivered a letter outlining their needs. They explained that the National Examinations Council (NECO) is working

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Walking Through Our Schools with the Archbishop I was delighted to join the celebration of 140 years of Catholicism in Eastern Nigeria, a moment to reflect on our shared history and the Church’s enduring role in education. Archbishop Valerian Okeke led our visit, accompanied by

140 Years of Catholicism in Eastern Nigeria After returning from overseas today, I travelled to Onitsha to join the Catholic faithful in celebrating 140 years of Catholicism in Eastern Nigeria. It was a profound moment of gratitude and hope as we marked this historic milestone

Distribution of Campaign Vehicles: Profound Insensitivity and Abuse of Trust. At a time when Nigerians are struggling with hunger, unemployment, and insecurity, the decision of any government to allocate limited public resources for distributing luxury vehicles like Hilux trucks

On Monday, 1st December, I joined a host of others at Lagos for the Night of Tributes held in honour of Barrister Segun Awolowo, a man whose life embodied humility, service, compassion, and an unshakable commitment to Nigeria’s progress. Listening to the stories of his kindness,

Celebrating Eyisi and Emenike: Models of Production Over Consumption I have always maintained that our politics must focus on moving Nigeria from consumption to production. Over the weekend, I had the privilege of celebrating two remarkable Nigerians who embody this transition

A Pain One Carries Silently This afternoon, as I travelled from Abuja to Lagos, a group of young Nigerians approached me at the airport and said: “We have not heard or read anything from you today or yesterday, despite all the heartbreaking news dominating our front pages—from

Reflecting on the 'Coup Glitches' in Guinea-Bissau On Thursday, November 27th, I arrived in Abuja early in the morning after attending a productive meeting at the European Parliament. To my distress, I learned that our former President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, was caught