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Group Berates NMA over its statement on reopening of schools
The South-East APC Presidency Project 2023 has berated the Nigerian Medical Association over its statement issued by the association president saying Second wave: NMA warned FG against reopening of schools”
NMA gave this warning through a press release signed by National Coordinator South-East APC Presidency Project 2023 Dr Chinedu Jideofo-Ogbuagu on Wednesday.
According to the statement, What in God’s name has possessed the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA)?
“Do the doctors want Nigerian schools to remain closed forever, just because some of them have been compromised by promoters of Covid-19 while others among them want to get appointed into World Health Organisation (WHO)?
“It is now clear that the NMA has been the agent organization that has been misadvising and misleading President Buhari on Covid-19. But Mr President must call the bluff of the NMA.
“We are sure that most of the hypocrites and traitors have their children schooling in Coronavirus-ravaged foreign countries. Mr President, please reopen Nigeria’s schools, so that we can get the chance to produce better and patriotic doctors to lead the NMA in the future.
“The “second wave” that the corrupt and irresponsible NMA leadership can be referring to in Nigeria can only be their second wave of using so-called Covid-19 to commit all manners of scam – including reeling out fake daily figures that their evil foreign sponsors want to use to persuade our government to lock down our economy and administer killer vaccines on cowed and blackmailed Nigerians.
“To hell with the NMA and their wicked warning. Since NMA President and his few colleagues in NMA leadership are so concerned about Covid-19, they should find their way to countries where the alien disease is.
“Honest and responsible Nigerian doctors know Nigerian diseases to be concerned about, and they include malaria and flu. “
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Ogunlesi backs Tinubu reforms as FIRS chairman Adedeji highlights export-led economy
Joel Ajayi
After a high-level meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja, Nigerian-born global investor Adebayo Ogunlesi expressed renewed confidence in the country’s economic reforms, indicating potential mega investments across energy, aviation, and port sectors.
He was joined in that optimism by Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), who stressed that the reforms were laying the groundwork for an export-driven economy.
Speaking to journalists after the closed-door meeting, Ogunlesi praised the sweeping policy changes under Tinubu’s administration, including the removal of subsidies, tax reforms, and the revival of a refinery already exporting aviation fuel.
“We had an excellent meeting where we discussed how to put Nigeria front and center for international investment. The President was very encouraging, and we shared useful suggestions on driving economic growth,” Ogunlesi said.
Although he declined to reveal specific details, Ogunlesi confirmed that his firm is actively investing in Nigeria and assessing new opportunities.
“Watch this space. Nigeria is not yet the most exciting investment destination, but that’s what we are working on,” he teased.
Pressed on the sectors of interest, Ogunlesi highlighted energy, gas, aviation, ports, and renewables. Drawing on his firm’s experience with LNG projects in Texas and Australia, he noted Nigeria’s massive untapped gas reserves.
On aviation, he acknowledged his reputation as “the guy who bought Gatwick Airport” and signaled interest in similar ventures locally.
He also admitted that one of his companies operates ports in Cotonou and Lomé but none in Nigeria, a point Tinubu reportedly challenged him on.
“He forgave me but said, ‘you have to bring port investment to Nigeria,’” Ogunlesi recounted with a smile.
International investor Hakeem Bello-Osagie, who was also present, underscored the importance of diaspora participation in Nigeria’s growth story.
“When Nigerians at home and abroad invest in Nigeria, it sends a strong signal to the world,” he said, lauding Tinubu’s policies for making the country “investable.”
Echoing the sentiment, FIRS chairman Adedeji described the reforms as the foundation for an export-led economy.
“We’ve done the fundamentals, and now it is time to deliver growth,” he said.
With global players signaling confidence, the momentum for Nigeria’s economic repositioning is gaining ground, setting the stage for transformative investments in key industries.
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