
obed obinna
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I arrived in Kigali this afternoon from Nairobi, where we joined other African leaders at the Africa Forward Summit co-hosted by President Ruto and President Macron to advance a new model of partnership built on trade, investment, innovation, infrastructure, and shared prosperity. I thank my brother, President Paul Kagame @PaulKagame, for the warm reception upon my arrival in Kigali and for our productive bilateral engagement at the Urugwiro presidential village. Nigeria and Rwanda understand what this moment requires. Africa must trade more with itself, move goods faster, connect its markets better, and give its entrepreneurs the continental scale they need to compete. Our discussions focused on expanding bilateral trade between our two countries. We are also in the early stages of discussions with RwandAir on a practical flat rate arrangement that can help Nigerian businesses ship their goods more predictably across the continent. As champions of the AfCFTA, Nigeria and Rwanda will continue to work together to deepen digital trade, strengthen market access, and remove the barriers that limit African enterprise. Furthermore, Nigeria is proud to host the AfCFTA Council of Ministers and Digital Trade Forum in June. We also look forward to welcoming the continent and the world for IATF and CANEX from November 5 to 11, 2026, and again in November 2027. From the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi to the Africa CEO Forum @africaceoforum in Kigali, my message remains the same. Africa’s future will not be built by speeches alone. It will be built by trade, investment, innovation, and the courage to trust one another’s markets. This is the path to shared and sustainable prosperity for our people and the continent. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR
















Ibom Air by Akwa Ibom State. Cally Air by Cross River State. Enugu Air by Enugu State. Imo Air by Imo State. But Nigeria is really behind because Gabon has one carrier? Meanwhile, Air Gabon stopped operations in 2006. The carrier was shut down due to financial collapse and a heavy debt burden. Gabon again attempted a resurrection with Gabon Airlines in 2007 - which operated with only two Boeing 767-200 jets. But that also failed in 2012, for the exact same reasons as the first: financial collapse and heavy debt burden. FlyGabon, launched in 2024, is Gabon's third attempt at sustaining a national carrier - and they are already facing the same familiar tremors as their two previous failed attempts. But Nigeria is really far behind because Gabon owns a struggling carrier, when 4 Nigerian states run far more sustainable airlines. Sister, stick to being an organizer of staged protests, perfecting the logistics of ₦2,000 mobilization fees and the choreography of borrowed outrage. Those are respectable skills you can harness to becoming a professional propagandist. Leave the weightier matters of state to those with the decency and the education for it.
























This morning, in Lagos, I met with the U.S. Consul General, Mr Rick Swart, where we discussed strengthening the bilateral relationship. We focused on promoting credible elections in Nigeria, ensuring they are free from interference, and fostering a space where all political parties, especially opposition parties can thrive, and contribute. We also discussed trade and business opportunities between our countries. Accompanying me to the meeting was Dr Adefolaseye Adebomi Adebayo. The discussion was very productive, and we are hopeful that, moving forward, Nigeria’s elections will be even more credible and transparent. -PO









By the way, Peter Obi is the most learned Nigerian politician alive. He has taught and delivered lectures at virtually all Ivy League schools in the US and Top-Tier universities in many Western countries, including Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, Princeton, Yale, and Columbia. No Nigerian (politician) alive has delivered lectures at half of these universities. Datti Baba Ahmed, who holds a PhD and has a university can’t lecture at these schools. The disrespect on Peter Obi is alarmingly vexatious.✍️

