Category: Speeches

By President Bola Ahmed Tinubu My fellow Nigerians, I speak to you today with a heavy heart and a sense of responsibility, aware of the turmoil and violent protests unleashed in some of our states. Notably among the protesters were young Nigerians who desired a better and more progressive country where their dreams, hopes, and personal aspirations would be fulfilled. I am especially pained by the loss of lives in Borno, Jigawa, Kano, Kaduna and other states, the destruction of public facilities in some states, and the wanton looting of…

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By Dr Jaiye Ogunlewe 1.Greetings: Distinguishes ladies and gentlemen,permit me to undertake an unusual protocol for this occasion.I wish to recongnize the head of Fadugba Royal family,DR AKINOLA Ajose OGunlewe , for honouring us with the presence and providing exemplary leadership with financial and other supportive contribution in holding this large family together .I also recognize all our “fathers” in this for their contributions. Permit me now to revive the usual protocol. It is my honour and privilege to recongnize our guest and” landlord “ – the Lagos state Government…

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ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR, PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 63RD INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY OF NIGERIA ON SUNDAY, 1ST OCTOBER, 2023     It is my unique honour to address you on this day, the 63rd anniversary of our nation’s independence, both as the President of our dear country and, simply, as a fellow Nigerian.     On this solemn yet hopeful day, let us commend our founding fathers and mothers. Without them, there would be no modern Nigeria. From the fading embers…

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My Fellow Citizens, I stand before you honoured to assume the sacred mandate you have given me. My love for this nation is abiding. My confidence in its people, unwavering. And my faith in God Almighty, absolute. I know that His hand shall provide the needed moral strength and clarity of purpose in those instances when we seem to have reached the limits of our human capacity. This day is bold and majestic yet bright and full of spirit, as is our precious nation. As a nation, we have long…

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“THE ERA OF RENEWED HOPE“ By The President-Electof the Federal Republic of Nigeria,Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, March 1, 2023 My fellow Nigerians, I am profoundly humbled that you have elected me to serve as the 16th president of our beloved republic. This is a shining moment in the life of any man and affirmation of our democratic existence. From my heart, I say thank you. Whether you are Batified, Atikulated, Obidient, Kwankwasiyya, or have any other political affiliation, you voted for a better, more hopeful nation and I thank you…

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NATIONAL BROADCAST BY HIS EXCELLENCY MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE CHALLENGES OF THE CURRENCY SWAP AND STATE OF THE NATION, ON 16th FEBRUARY, 2023 My Dear Compatriots, I have found it necessary to address you today, on the state of the nation and to render account on the efforts of our administration to sustain and strengthen our economy, enhance the fight against corruption and sustain our gains in the fight against terrorism and insecurity which has, undoubtedly, been impacted by several internal and external factors. 2.…

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KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY KEHINDE BAMIGBETAN, FORMER CHAIRMAN, EJIGBO LOCAL COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT AREA AND FORMER COMMISSIONER FOR INFORMATION AND STRATEGY, LAGOS STATE AT THE SESSION ON THE THEME, “TOWARDS AN EFFECTIVE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION” ORGANISED BY THE CONCERNED IKORODU DIVISION YOUTHS, (CIDY) AT THE 500 – SEATER AUDOTORIUM, LASPOTECH, IKORODU MAIN CAMPUS ON THURSDAY AUGUST 26, 2021 Protocols It is a great honour to be invited to deliver a keynote address at such a historic event as this. When a group of people decide to reflect on the past of their…

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PROTOCOLS Preamble “One mark of a great man is the power of making lasting impressions upon people he meets. Another is to have handled matters during his life that the course of after events is continuously affected by what he did.” Sir Winston Spencer Churchill The quotation above ably represents the life and time of Alhaji Dr. Lateef Kayode Jakande, the charismatic Governor of Lagos State between 1979 and 1983, hereinafter referred to as LKJ. To become the First Civilian Governor of Lagos State, LKJ won the primary election of…

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Dear Lagosians, Compliments of the Season. Regarding my health, I am glad to inform you that I am getting better by the day, and all will surely be well. I thank Lagosians for their prayers and overwhelming kind thoughts. I am, indeed, very grateful. I have just risen from a virtual Executive Council meeting on issues around the resurgence of COVID-19 and how we should tackle this serious matter. The Lagos State Government has sadly noticed that there is an unfortunate public perception that we have seen the end of…

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