Category: Speeches

NIGERIA AT 60: TOWARDS THE LAND OF OUR DREAMS

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By Babajide Sanwo-Olu NIGERIA is 60- despite all that she has been through as a nation. For some, it is a time to hit the street in colorful dresses for a carnival to exhibit what many a critic have described as our proclivity for flamboyance. To others, it is a time to get on our knees, thank The Almighty for bringing us this far as a united nation and, thereafter, reflect on our tortuous journey to adulthood. How have we fared? Have we disappointed our forefathers? Are we more purposeful…

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INDEPENDENCE DAY ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE OCCASION OF NIGERIA’S SIXTIETH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY, THURSDAY 1ST OCTOBER 2020

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Fellow Nigerians I speak to you today as your President and fellow citizen on this epoch occasion of our country’s 60th independence Anniversary. As President, I wish to renew my appreciation to Nigerians for entrusting me with your hopes and aspirations for a better and greater Nigeria. 2. Today, it is my unique privilege to re-commit myself to the service of this great country of great people with profound diversities and opportunities. We are bound by destiny to be the largest and greatest black nation on earth. 3. At this…

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BEING A RELEASE BY HON. SANAI BOLANLE AGUNBIADE, THE MAJORITY LEADER, LAGOS STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY IN COMMEMORATION OF JUNE 12 (DEMOCRACY DAY) ANNIVERSARY, TAGGED, ‘JUNE 12: WHERE ARE THE PROPHETS?’

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Today, I join other Nigerians home. and abroad to commemorate yet another democracy day; to remember and appreciate our numerous past and present struggles for true democracy. Today, we must call to mind, the significance of June 12 in the democratic trajectory of  Nigeria. In doing this we must recognise the sacrifice made by individuals, some of whom are unsung heroes because they fought the battle of freedom from obscurity, and without notable head count. We should pray for the repose of the many souls that were condemned  to untimely…

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BEING AN ADDRESS BY MR. BABAJIDE OLUSOLA SANWO-OLU, GOVERNOR OF LAGOS STATE, ON THE COMMEMORATION OF HIS ADMINISTRATION’S FIRST YEAR IN OFFICE, ON FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2020.

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Fellow Lagosians, 1.            On Saturday, March 9, 2019, you demonstrated great confidence in me and in our great party, the All Progressive Congress, APC, by overwhelmingly electing me as the 15th Governor of our dear State. 2.            For me, it remains a humbling privilege to be the leader of a government that you freely and massively elected into office. I remain truly grateful for your trust and confidence. 3.            You will recall that in my acceptance speech, I told you, dear Lagosians, that while the victory may bear my name,…

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Gradual Easing Of Lockdown In FCT, Lagos, Ogun Begins In May

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ADDRESS BY H.E. MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE CUMULATIVE LOCKDOWN ORDER OF LAGOS AND OGUN STATES AS WELL AS THE FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY ON COVID- 19 PANDEMIC AT THE STATE HOUSE, ABUJA MONDAY, 27th APRIL, 2020 1. Fellow Nigerians 2. I will start by commending you all for the resilience and patriotism that you have shown in our collective fight against the biggest health challenge of our generation. 3. As at yesterday, 26th April 2020, some 3 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been…

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President BuharI: I Thank You All Most Sincerely For The Great Sacrifice

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ADDRESS BY H.E. MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE EXTENSION OF COVID- 19 PANDEMIC LOCKDOWN AT THE STATE HOUSE, ABUJA ON MONDAY, 13TH APRIL, 2020. 1.   Fellow Nigerians 2.   In my address on Sunday, 29th March, 2020, I asked the residents of Lagos and Ogun States as well as the Federal Capital Territory to stay at home for an initial period of fourteen days starting from Monday, 30th March 2020. 3.   Many State Governments also introduced similar restrictions. 4.   As your democratically elected leaders, we…

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ADDRESS BY H.E. MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC SUNDAY 29TH MARCH, 2020

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1. Fellow Nigerians, 2. From the first signs that Coronavirus, or COVID-19 was turning into an epidemic and was officially declared a world-wide emergency, the Federal Government started planning preventive, containment and curative measures in the event the disease hits Nigeria. 3. The whole instruments of government are now mobilized to confront what has now become both a health emergency and an economic crisis. 4. Nigeria, unfortunately, confirmed its first case on 27th February 2020. Since then, we have seen the number of confirmed cases rise slowly. 5. By the…

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TEXT OF THE ADDRESS DELIVERED BY THE GOVERNOR, MR. BABAJIDE OLUSOLA SANWO-OLU, AT THE 27TH CONVOCATION CEREMONY OF THE LAGOS STATE POLYTECHNIC, IKORODU, ON THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

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Protocol. I am most delighted to be part of this 27th graduation ceremony of the Lagos State Polytechnic. On a personal note, I consider it a great honour and privilege to be in your midst today, as this is the first time I am participating in this memorable occasion in my capacity as Governor of Lagos State and Moderator of the Polytechnic. Permit me to acknowledge the positive and supportive roles played by the Management of the Polytechnic, under the able leadership of the Rector, Mr. Samuel Sogunro, in sustaining…

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BEING THE TEXT OF THE CONVOCATION LECTURE DELIVERED BY THE MINISTER OF INTERIOR, OGBENI RAUF AREGBESOLA, AT THE 27TH CONVOCATION CEREMONIES OF THE LAGOS STATE POLYTECHNIC, IKORODU, ON TUESDAY MARCH 10, 2020 AT THE SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE

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Protocols, TECHNICAL EDUCATION AS A SURE PATH TO FULFILING NIGERIA’S HISTORIC ROLE IN AFRICA It gladdens my heart to be in lkorodu, at the 27th convocation ceremonies of the Lagos State Polytechnic. I must therefore thank most sincerely the rector, staff and students of this great institution for the kind invitation to deliver this year’s convocation lecture. I am overwhelmed by the warm reception accorded me and my team by the staff and students of this great citadel. It has been part of the academic culture from time immemorial to…

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REMARKS BY RT HON. MUDASHIRU AJAYI OBASA, SPEAKER, LAGOS STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY, DURING THE PRESENTATION OF THE Y2020 BUDGET BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MR BABAJIDE OLUSOLA SANWO-OLU, GOVERNOR, LAGOS STATE, AT THE ASSEMBLY HALLOWED CHAMBER, ON FRIDAY, NOV 8, 2019

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PROTOCOL Ladies and Gentlemen,On behalf of my colleagues and our highly dedicated staff, it gives me a great pleasure to heartily welcome you all to this occasion of the formal presentation of the Year 2020 budget by Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Executive Governor of Lagos State. 2. Before anything at all, we give praise and adoration to the Almighty Allah, the giver and taker of life, the One who reverses the irreversible; for giving us the opportunity to witness this significant budget presentation. 3. Ladies and gentlemen, we have all…

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