John Paul Akinduro

Thanks to the Guardian Nigeria's team for dropping this on my birthday. Mucho gracias 🙏 m.guardian.ng/features/john-…

Right step in the right direction @officialABAT👏👏👏 Decentralization of our security architecture is the irreducible minimum imperative in our battle against insecurity!

As we begin the 65th anniversary of our nation’s independence, I had the honour of representing my principal, Governor @LuckyAiyedatiwa, at the special Juma’at service held at the Akure Central Mosque today.

@adeyanjudeji Interestingly, the ordinary Nigerian, who is apolitical doesn't care so much about local elections. It gets worse with off-cycle elections. You need a solid structure, sometimes with state backing, and/or a popular candidate with capacity to mobilize to win by-elections.

This should be enough to annoy them but they will still not show interest in Anambra guber polls. Shouldn’t they teach Soludo a bitter lesson in the forthcoming election with this?

@CAPT__Vincent Happy birthday, my dear brother. May you continue to enjoy God's unending blessings and favor. Congratulations 👏

+1 Grateful & Thankful for another year. 🙏🏿 Happy Birthday Captain Nla! 🥂🎈

Today, May 27, is designated Children’s Day in Nigeria. As I ponder over the significance of this day, the admonition of the great Chilean Poet and Nobel laureate, Lucila Godoy Alcayaga, (pseudonym, Gabriela Mistral) in her famous poem, His Name is TODAY; flashed through my mind. I reproduce same below for the (renewed) attention of my country’s nay, my continent’s elected, elites and elders.. “We are guilty of many errors and many faults, but our worst crime is abandoning the children, neglecting the fountain of life. Many of the things we need can wait. The child cannot. Right now is the time his bones are being formed, his blood is being made, and his senses are being developed. To him we cannot answer ‘Tomorrow,’ his name is TODAY”. Happy #ChildrensDay

@nard_nigeria @pastorpoju While @pastorpoju may have underestimated the average cost of medical training in Nigeria, your analysis is also very incorrect. No Nigerian university trains med. doctors for USD51k (₦81m). His points are clearly understood - Our system isn't as finished as we make it seem.

Dear @pastorpoju, With due respect, your recent comments reflect a misunderstanding of the realities surrounding medical education and the healthcare system in Nigeria. Contrary to your claim, no medical doctor is trained on N500,000. A peer-reviewed study by Osoba et al. (2021), published in the Pan African Medical Journal, estimates the cost of training a doctor in Nigeria to range between $21,000 and $51,000—this includes tuition, living expenses, and other associated costs. Despite this investment, the average Nigerian doctor earns about N250,000 monthly (roughly $170), a stark contrast to their counterparts in the U.S., where training costs around $275,000, and the average monthly salary is about $16,000 (₦24 million). For a Nigerian doctor to qualify and practice in the U.S., their family often spends over $10,000 to support the process. This is not about ingratitude—Nigerian doctors are among the most hardworking and resilient globally. While the health system is in a state of crisis, many citizens cannot afford medical tourism. It is easy for Pastors with access to tithes and offerings to seek care abroad, but their average Nigerian church member cannot. We urge you to speak truth to power and advocate for a better health system; Nigeria currently ranks 142nd out of 195 globally. As a final note, it may be worth considering the Apostles’ model—focusing on prayer, fasting, and the Word—rather than “serving tables.” Wishing you a reflective and blessed Easter.

The news of the demise of Hon. Temitayo Oluseye Oluwatuyi, popularly called Tuykana, came to me as a rude shock. Hon. Oluwatuyi, my dear brother, who I used to call 'the homeboy', was an SSG with class, a rare breed of politician — very accommodating, calm, intelligent... 1/4

@abbaaliyu_ @GreenVillageEle @TheREANigeria Happy holidays! It's gratifying to see the REA, under the leadership of Abba Aliyu - a seasoned administrator and first-rate reformer, confidently tackling power issues at the rural level.

Dear Fellow Nigerians, As we celebrate this season of joy and togetherness, I extend my warmest Christmas greetings to you and your families on behalf of the entire team at the Rural Electrification Agency (REA). This year, we achieved remarkable milestones, one of which stands out—the electrification of the vibrant Kuka-Mato community in Shendam Local Government Area, Plateau State, in collaboration with GVE Projects Ltd. Through the commissioning of a 313kWp solar photovoltaic mini-grid with 540kWh storage capacity, we have proudly provided reliable electricity to 3,689 potential end users. This transformative project powers 2,987 households, 648 commercial users, 24 productive users, 4 telecom anchor clients, 3 petrol stations, and 23 public institutions. Beyond lighting homes, it ignites opportunities for commerce, agro-processing, and improved public services. The Kuka-Mato community, known for its rich agrarian culture and entrepreneurial spirit, is a shining example of how clean energy can empower rural areas, enhance productivity, and elevate livelihoods. As we reflect on the year, let us be inspired by what is possible when we work together to build a brighter future for all. The REA remains committed to advancing rural electrification, driving sustainable development, and improving lives across Nigeria. May this festive season bring peace, happiness, and prosperity to all, especially the people of Kuka-Mato and communities like theirs nationwide. Together, we look forward to an even brighter 2025. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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For Nigerians who say Americans don't pray 👇

It was a homecoming as I visited my alma mater, @UnilagNigeria, yesterday, to represent my boss, H.E., @LuckyAiyedatiwa, at the 2nd Special Annual Lecture of Dr Mike Adenuga (Jnr) Professional Chair in Entreprenuerial Studies. At the event, I reiterated my principal's... 1/4

Yesterday, I joined my principal, H.E., @LuckyAiyedatiwa, in presenting our Certificates of Return to President @officialABAT, GCFR, who is the leader of our nation. We were joined on the visit by the national chairman of our great party, @GovUmarGandujee, and... 1/2

The last 3 days have been a great one for the good people of Ondo state as we hosted the #GlobalEntrepreneurshipFestival. It was an opportunity for us to host the whole world and for the world to see the great deal of potential in Ondo state. 1/3

The Certificates of Return presented by @inecnigeria to my principal, His Excellency, @LuckyAiyedatiwa, and I, as the governor-elect and deputy governor-elect, respectively, in Abuja today gave credence to our victory in the just concluded governorship election in Ondo state. 1/4

Ondo state deputy governor, Dr @OlayideOAdelami just voted at his Unit 16, Igboroko 2 Ward 3. Dr Adelami, who arrived the PU at around 9:45am, waited patiently on the queue to be accredited and thereafter proceeded to cast his vote. He urged residents to come out early to vote

For Monday, Ondo Dirorun will kick-off on Crest 106.1FM Akure at 1pm, Adaba 88.9FM Ilara-Mokin at 2pm while Fresh 102.9FM Akure will start airing by 12:30pm, it is going to be 9am on Eki 100.9FM Ondo city and 10am on Awawa 94.1FM in Okitipupa.

Ondo Dirorun Debuts on Radio, Today Ondo Dirorun, a radio programme highlighting the achievements of the Lucky Aiyedatiwa-led government, will start airing on major radio stations across Ondo state, today, Monday October 28th 2024.

Ondo Flood; Aiyedatiwa Leads NEMA on Impact Assessment, as Osemawe Praises Govt for Swift Response In response to the flood that wreaked havoc on Ondo City in Ondo state last Friday, the state gov. @LuckyAiyedatiwa, has led the officials of @nemanigeria to the town to assess

His Excellency, @LuckyAiyedatiwa has never hidden his love for young people in Ondo state. This is evident in his appointments and policies. While representing the governor at a Youth Leaders Clinic organised in Akure by the Abuja Leadership Centre, University of Abuja... 1/3

In Ondo state, we are full of joy because God has been so faithful. This is why we give Him all the praise unreservedly. At this month's Night of Praise, I joined my principal, H.E., @LuckyAiyedatiwa, who led our good people in prayers and thanksgiving, last night. 1/2