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Aviation tidbits.. Getting to know your aeroplane and its functions vis-a-vis effectiveness across the spectrum.

Today, His Majesty the King visited the Canadian Cross of Sacrifice at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, USA. This monument honours the Americans who, moved by a sense of duty to fight for freedom, joined the Canadian Armed Forces in the years before the United States officially entered the First World War. It was later rededicated to all Americans who joined Canadian forces in the Second World War and the Korean War. His Majesty’s act of remembrance is a powerful reminder of the bonds between our countries.

Big moment for Lagos and the APC. Congratulations to Dr. Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat on emerging as our party’s Consensus Governorship Candidate. Your years of loyalty, consistency, and service have rightfully earned this mandate. I remain committed to support the re-election of our Leader, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. This is a call to stay united, disciplined, and focused on our collective progress. Our commitment to the party remains unwavering, fully aligned with the leadership and vision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Now, the focus is simple: to secure victory and advance a more prosperous Lagos and Nigeria.

“If Peter Obi moves to NDC today, no Nigerian will be interested in ADC again. Just as it happened to LP the traction will leave ADC. Peter Obi is the only ‘life’ in the ADC” -Ayo Fayose. Again, I say to you all, The only fear of APC is Peter Gregory Obi.

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Congratulations to my family as I present my Letter of Credence to the @UN Secretary-General, tomorrow, April 21st, as Nigeria's Permanent Representative to the United Nations. - JI

At the 10th Dakar Forum on Peace and Security in Africa, I stressed the need for practical, sustainable solutions to Africa’s major challenges of stability, integration, and sovereignty. As ECOWAS Chairman, I proposed that Africa’s peace and security strategy be based on the Doctrine of Prevention Before Intervention. I thank President Faye, the Government, and the people of Senegal for their decade of commitment to this platform.

Big momentum at #WBGMeetings this week. The @WorldBankGroup’s #WaterForward initiative is helping countries build stronger, more reliable water systems—driving growth, supporting livelihoods, and attracting private investment. 14 countries have launched national water compacts so far, with many more in progress. Our goal: water security for 1 billion people by 2030. wrld.bg/29yk50YLmSj

Welcome to Ottawa, President @alexstubb.   Canada and Finland are strong partners, and we are deepening our cooperation to protect our Arctic, defend our sovereignty, and build stronger economies for all in both of our nations.

Today, I delivered the Opening Statement at the 25th session of the Committee of Experts on Public Administration. We are meeting at a time of growing complexity. “Achieving the #2030Agenda will depend on the strength of our institutions and the effectiveness of our governance systems.” Strong institutions, capable public administrations and coherent policies are essential to turning ambition into action and ensuring that no one is left behind. I look forward to the Committee’s recommendations on transformative, equitable and innovative solutions that could have a lasting and tangible impact on a sustainable future for all.

When communities lack reliable water, businesses stall, productivity drops, and growth slows. Water security isn’t just a development issue—it’s an economic imperative, and the private sector has a critical role to play. This week at #WBGMeetings, the @WorldBankGroup will launch Water Forward—an initiative to mobilize investment, enhance resilience, and unlock opportunity. Join us... live.worldbank.org/en/event/2026/…

Aviation Tidbits

The only challenge then, and now with H.E Peter Obi is that he is too available to the press For the topmost job in the land, these interviews were and are too much. Similar mistakes were made by others in the past by over-sharing: it makes everything you know common knowledge..

“I reserve the congratulations until you serve your tenure, and I hope and pray that you will be able to successfully carry your duty. At that point, I will come home to congratulate you.” Sen. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, CFR @AWTambuwal

Grazie!!!! 🧱🏆👏🏻 It‘s like a dream ❤️❤️ @ROLEXMCMASTERS

Built-to-last. #Aviationtidbits

That was a very cold betrayal.. It is hard to recover from such. North - North preference dates back to pre-colonial days.

Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, narrating how Governor Tinubu headhunted him from Morgan Stanley in the US, illustrates how Lagos has been deliberate about the quality of minds that contribute to its continuous growth & development. There are lessons here for those who will learn.

The @AfDB_Group concluded on Thursday a landmark Consultative Dialogue on a New African Financial Architecture for Development (NAFAD) with the adoption of an 11-point “Abidjan Consensus”. A core pillar of @AfDBPresident Sidi Ould Tah’s Four Cardinal Points strategic vision, #NAFAD aims to unlock large-scale financing and bridge Africa’s $400 billion annual development finance gap. ➡️ bit.ly/47OwhTC

How will the New African Financial Architecture for Development (#NAFAD) help Africa finance its development in a more coordinated, efficient and sovereign way? Speaking at the Consultative Dialogue on #NAFA in Abidjan on Thursday, @AfDBPresident Sidi Ould Tah explains ⬇️

Different sides to the same story. Honestly, we need to be both retrospective & introspective in order to deal with cases holistically. When we isolate cases it becomes too burdensome more often than not. A shared view!!