Fola Aina
@folanski
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Nation Builder | Scholar | Mentoring Next Generation Leaders | Founder @triolaainafdn | Ambassador @schooliplyHQ | Alum @UniofOxford
London, England
Joined December 2009
3 Important Things I Wish I Knew 25 Years Ago: 1. Every effort outside God is an effort in futility. 2. As you think in your heart so are you. You are responsible for what you make out of life. 3. Your mistakes don't define you.They are undiluted feedback towards success.
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Dear young Nigerian, Be intentional about what you desire and where you are going in life. Be willing to put in the required effort now to secure the future you desire. Stop putting away those dreams, and ambitions.Get to work now and bring them to pass. Best wishes always!
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Dear young Nigerian, Where you currently are is nothing compared to where you are heading too. Don't be discouraged. Don't stop. Don't quit. Don't give up. Better days are ahead of you. Keep working hard and smart. Your moment will surely come. Keep being diligent too. Flourish
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Dear young Nigerian, Now is the time to focus and pay attention to what really matters by prioritizing your personal development. Pay the price forward by ensuring you are fit and ready to offer your skills as a way to create value. Ensure you sharpen your skills daily. Flourish
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Check out Fola Aina (@folanski)'s insights in @TheEconomist on a critical security development in Mali. The article explores how JNIM is extending its influence through strategic disruption, such as fuel blockades, rather than territorial control. As Fola notes, modern jihadist
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Dear young Nigerian, Know this: you didn't become 'great' the day you started working hard, acquiring wealth and appearing on international platforms. No! You become great the day you speak to your mind and affirm that 'I am great'. You are what you say you are. Digest this!
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Lovely time spent with my brother @SamuelOtigba and his beautiful wife on their anniversary. Such an amazing couple. God’s abundant blessings upon your union and your home. Congratulations once again fam!
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If you're trying to follow what is going on re. conflict in the Sahel, my colleague @folanski is always your best bet for clear analysis. @SOASDevelopment
https://t.co/h5yiKW6RZy
theconversation.com
Given its strength and capabilities, the extremist group JNIM poses an existential threat to Nigeria.
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Dear young Nigerian, You must run your race.If you haven't had a conversation yet with yourself about where you are heading to in life, now is the time to do so. Decide not to be a conformist but rather be original. Be deliberate. Be intentional. Put pen to paper on your story.
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Thank you so much brother.
“Men help another man” Challenge 🫱🏿🫲🏾 Men only; It’s International Men’s Day, and too many men, especially family men, rarely get their flowers. Quote/Comment one thing that would bring you joy today. Another man here might be able to help. Happy International Men’s Day. S.O 🖤
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Happy International Men’s Day to the amazing men who know that what defines a man is not the thickness of his beards but the DEPTH of his heart. Men who understand that women are EQUAL partners and not competitors. Men who recognise that to SERVE is the greatest honour ever!
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Dear young Nigerian, To advance in life, you must learn to repeatedly say NO to mediocrity and remain unapologetically attracted to greatness! To do this consistently, you must also master self leadership. At every fall, get back on your feet and press on. You’ll overcome!
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Dear young Nigerian, Do not despise the days of your little beginnings. Don't be in a rush to 'blow' by all means. Be willing to learn the life lessons embedded in your own journey. Have the patience to pursue quality over quantity. You'll be better off for it. Stay the course.
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Dear young Nigerian, Today is an opportunity at a fresh start. Make the most of it. Choose to be a person of excellence. Work on yourself. Invest in your mind. Be intentional in every area of your life,starting with a decision to be a better version of your previous self daily.
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Dear young Nigerian, This new week: 1. Don't just go the extra mile, go beyond the extra mile. 2. Be a person of competence, capacity and character. 3. Sharpen your skills and acquire new ones. 4. Ensure you learn, unlearn and relearn. 5. Pursue success over mediocrity.
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Dear young Nigerian, Be reminded that: 1. To SHINE, you must first be SEPARATED. 2. To EMERGE, you must first be PROCESSED. 3. To LEAD, you must first be TRANSFORMED. Very often, your life is a product of your own REFINEMENT. Be INTENTIONAL about your personal development!
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Just read the @OhentPay 2025 UK-Nigeria Remittance Report, and it hit hard. Black Tax is real, and it’s hitting Gen Zs the hardest, with 54% of 18-28-year-olds sending 10%-50% of their income home. This isn't just about money now; it’s the emotional weight of being the primary
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Ten years after the #November13 Paris attacks, France remembers. But as Europe has tightened its defences, the epicentre of jihadist violence has moved south – to Africa. We spoke to SOAS's @folanski about the surge in attacks in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger ⤵️
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Dear young Nigerian, What you feed grows and what you starve eventually withers. Prioritize the growth of your mind. Feed your mind daily with positive thoughts. Maturity in mind is not of age but of growth. What you deposit in your mind determines how far you go in your life.
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Dear young Nigerian, There is a thin line between character and competence.While it seems both are distinct, they are mutually reinforcing. You need both to set yourself apart from the rest of the crowd. Your competence introduces you.Your character validates you. Develop both.
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