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Between hard boiled and scramled eggs

How you prepare your eggs will influence the nutritional profile. If you prepare your eggs at high temperatures, it could lead to the oxidation of the cholesterol in the eggs, which is not very healthy.

To obtain the best nutritional benefit, you need to prepare your eggs using a low calorie technique and avoid cooking them extensively. The key point here is the fact that the more you cook your eggs, the more nutrition you will lose. It means that the boiled (hard/soft boiled) eggs are probably the healthiest option to consume your eggs.

Since no oil is used, no additional calories are consumed. All in all, it is really hard to overestimate the health benefits associated with eating eggs. Yes, but nevertheless, don’t forget about this information, do not cook your eggs extensively and in case you are using some oil, it should be stable at high temperatures. Like avocado oil, for instance.

SEC DG urges private universities to embrace capital market financing

The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr Emomotimi Agama, has called on private universities in Nigeria to explore capital market financing as a sustainable alternative to dependence on tuition fees for infrastructure development and long-term institutional growth.

Agama said the continued reliance on students’ fees to finance capital-intensive projects was unsustainable, warning that such a funding model could undermine the capacity of private universities to expand their facilities, improve academic standards and compete globally.

He made the call while delivering the 16th convocation lecture of Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State, titled ‘From Grants to Growth: Financing Nigeria’s Universities Through the Capital Market’.

The SEC boss described the situation as a ‘tuition trap’, arguing that universities could not achieve sustainable development if their major source of income remained annual student payments.

According to him, long-term investments in university infrastructure require equally long-term financing arrangements rather than dependence on short-term revenue from tuition fees.

‘A university financed only by tuition is not self-funding. It is hand-to-mouth. Everything required to fund this university properly already exists inside the Nigerian financial system. You raised capital when it was hard. Why are you living on fees now that it is easy?’ he queried.

Agama observed that although government resources were limited and competed for by several sectors, Nigeria’s capital market offered enormous opportunities that private universities could harness to address their funding challenges.

He said the country’s pension fund industry, with assets valued at over N31.5 trillion, represented a huge pool of long-term investment resources that could be channelled into university development through appropriate financial instruments.

He identified university bonds, Sukuk and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) as viable financing options, particularly for infrastructure projects, student accommodation and other income-generating assets.

The SEC director-general advised Achievers University to explore the commercial potential of its student accommodation facilities by developing them into structured investment assets capable of attracting institutional investors.

He explained that pension fund managers were interested in long-term investment opportunities, adding that universities could attract such funds through ring-fenced Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) designed to finance specific projects.

Agama, however, stressed that accessing the capital market would require universities to embrace transparency, maintain timely audited financial statements and establish a clear separation between institutional assets and those of their promoters.

He also described the introduction of the student loan scheme as a commendable government initiative, disclosing that there were considerations towards extending the facility to students in private universities.

Drawing from the history of Achievers University, Agama recalled that the institution was established through a private placement involving shareholders, noting that its foundation was itself an example of how the capital market could support university development.

He said the university could build on that foundation by returning to the capital market to mobilise funds for its next phase of growth.

Earlier, the Pro-Chancellor of Achievers University, Prof. Bode Ayorinde, said the institution aspired to become the best university in Africa but identified funding constraints as one of the major challenges confronting the realisation of that ambition.

Ayorinde expressed optimism that accessing the capital market would provide the institution with funds at a lower cost, ease its financial burden and ultimately reduce the pressure on students through lower tuition fees.

He added that increased student enrolment would also help reduce the cost per student, thereby improving the institution’s financial sustainability and affordability.

LEXLUC NTDA partner to boost tourism in Nigeria

A private tourism development firm LEXLUC Global Services and Tours has partnered with the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority NTDA in a bid to further develop domestic tourism across Nigeria.

The strategic partnership aimed to strengthen the ‘Meet My Town Know My State’ tourism initiative by encouraging Nigerians to explore destinations across the states experience historical sites and cultural heritage and boost community participation in tourism.

A statement issued by the partners stated that ”Under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) LEXLUC will coordinate and implement approved activities develop tourism packages mobilise sponsorship and partnerships and report on progress. NTDA will provide relevant tourism information institutional coordination policy guidance and support for stakeholder engagement subject to its mandate and applicable approval processes.”

The signing of the strategic agreement was recently coordinated by Head of Legal Services at NTDA Olufunke Soleye and Head of Legal at LEXLUC Mary Oluwatoyin Noibi-Edoze.

Director of the Marketing and Promotions Department at NTDA Mr. Olufemi Akinyele was also present alongside staff members of the department.

At the signing of the strategic agreement between the two partners the Chief Executive Officer of LEXLUC Global Services and Tours Ltd. Mr. Oluwole Ajayi said the initiative ”was developed to help Nigeria harness its tourism potential attract investment and create more opportunities within the sector.”

‘Tourism is the number one employer worldwide. Whether we like it or not we have to key into it and make sure it becomes the number one employer in Nigeria too’ Ajayi said.

Ajayi also revealed plans for a proposed West African Jollof Rice Championship and Tourism Festival which he stressed could complement the initiative’s broader objectives.

He noted that the proposed event was expected to form part of future tourism activities subject to the necessary planning and approvals.

He expressed confidence that the collaboration with NTDA would help advance the initiative and attract investors to Nigeria’s tourism industry.

In his remarks NTDA’s Director-General Mr. Ola Awakan said the partnership aligned with the core mandate of the tourism development agency to promote and develop tourism adding that the collaboration with the private sector was important to the sector’s growth.

‘It’s a laudable project. We are going to give you national and institutional backing. You are also helping us achieve our mandate and we are helping you to bring your idea to fruition. So it is a win-win situation. All of this is in the interest of Nigeria’ Awakan said.

He lauded Ajayi for sustaining the initiative and reiterated NTDA’s commitment to supporting it.

Sharp Philippines welcomes Sharp Corporation CEO on First Stop of ASEAN Tour

The CEO and President of Sharp Corporation, Mr. Tetsuji Kawamura, visited the company’s local operations, meeting with employees and gaining firsthand insights into its operations. The visit brought together employees and colleagues joining remotely from Sharp Philippines branches in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

The program began with a tour of the factory. During the visit, the CEO had the opportunity to see the local operations firsthand and meet employees at the site. The tour also set the stage for the day’s discussions, which focused on bringing the company’s leadership and employees together.

Following the factory tour, employees gathered for a town hall meeting. A total of 190 employees attended in person, while 131 branch employees from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao took part via Zoom. The hybrid setup enabled employees in different locations to participate in the same event and share in the opportunity to hear from the CEO.

The town hall brought together colleagues from the factory and regional branches, creating a shared space for engagement across Sharp Philippines. By combining an in-person gathering with online participation, the meeting connected employees beyond the local site and reflected the company’s nationwide presence.

At the town hall, Mr. Kawamura shared his priorities for renewed growth, stronger corporate communication, and closer relationships with employees and customers. He emphasized decisive action, strong execution, openness, and learning from mistakes, while encouraging employees to uphold Sharp’s values of sincerity and creativity. He also highlighted opportunities in physical AI, AI servers, and satellite communications, and described the Philippines as a promising market for future growth. Amid current business challenges, he urged employees to stay focused on their targets and seek improvement in every peso.

Mr. Ted Kawamura also outlined five key leadership principles to strengthen communication, accountability, and teamwork across the organization. He encouraged employees to (1)practice an open-door policy, (2)communicate bad news promptly, and (3)take immediate action to address challenges. He also emphasized the importance of (4)seeking support from headquarters when needed and (5)not being afraid of failure. Through these principles, Mr. Kawamura reinforced the value of transparency, proactive problem-solving, and continuous learning in driving the company forward.

During a roundtable discussion with 30 selected employees, Mr. Kawamura reflected on his international career and shared his leadership philosophy. He encouraged employees to build respectful relationships, pursue clear goals, make timely decisions, learn from setbacks, maintain personal well-being, and prepare for future responsibilities by thinking beyond their current roles.

The gathering featured a Filipino fiesta theme, with food inspired by local celebrations. Its informal setting gave participants the opportunity to connect with the CEO and share their perspectives in a smaller group.

From the factory tour to the nationwide town hall and employee roundtable, the visit included several ways for employees to engage with the CEO and with one another. The activities brought together employees from different roles and locations, while highlighting the importance of connection across Sharp Philippines’ operations and branches.

The visit reaffirmed Sharp Philippines’ commitment to open communication, employee engagement, and collective efforts toward sustainable growth.

Masussuka’s preaching, killing contrary to Islamic laws – Sheikh Maraya

In this interview, Sheikh Halliru Maraya, a Kaduna-based Islamic cleric of the Tijjaniyya order, spoke on the killing of Sheikh Ibrahim Yahya Masussuka, calling for a thorough investigation into the matter.

What do you make of the killing of Sheikh Yahya Masussuka?

The Qur’an has already addressed this issue from the Islamic perspective. It establishes clear principles and explains the consequences for anyone who unlawfully takes another person’s life.

How would you describe his teachings; and what influence did they have on his followers and the wider community?

He held the view that Prophet Muhammad (Peace and blessings be upon him) did not have Hadiths. This teaching generated controversy within the Muslim community.

But he was not the first person to hold this position; he was a follower of those who shared the same view. But this teaching contradicts the established positions of the Islamic schools of jurisprudence and the understanding of earlier Muslim scholars. But under Section 38(1) of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria (as amended), every Nigerian is entitled to freedom of thought, conscience and religion, including the freedom to practise religion according to their beliefs.

Nigeria is not a country where Islamic laws are applied as the governing legal system in all matters. If Islamic laws were applied in the matter under discussion, a person holding the views attributed to the late Sheikh Yahaya Masussuka would be brought before an Islamic court. If the court established that his teachings contravened Islamic law, it would determine the appropriate action in accordance with Islamic legal principles.

What do you think may have caused the attack?

Regarding the killing, my appeal to the people is that they should fear Allah. Anyone who kills another person because of religious differences, political disagreements or any other form of disagreement should remember that they, too will eventually die.

No matter how long a person lives, he or she will ultimately depart this world; and the Almighty Allah will judge everyone hereafter.

My appeal is not limited to people who disagreed with Sheikh Masussuka, it applies to everyone, regardless of their identity or religion. People must do everything possible to ensure that they do not take another person’s life unlawfully.

As I said earlier, the gravity of unlawfully killing one person is comparable, in terms of the sin involved, to killing all of humanity. May Allah protect us from such wrongdoing.

If killings of this nature are not properly addressed, they could lead to a situation in which people kill others whenever they have the opportunity.

Lack of accountability encourages individuals to take the law into their hands. Every person who is killed has relatives, and if those relatives believe that no action has been taken over the death of their loved one, they may begin pursuing those they suspect of being responsible.

This could trigger retaliatory attacks and eventually lead to wider conflicts. May Allah protect us from such an outcome.

Ansaru has claimed responsibility for the killing. Why do you think of that?

Regarding the claim that Ansaru carried out the killing, I call on the Nigerian authorities, through their security agencies, to conduct a thorough investigation and establish the facts. The authorities must investigate carefully to identify the actual perpetrators of the killing. Although the late Sheikh’s teachings were contrary to what I consider the established teachings of Islamic law and the understanding of earlier scholars, that does not justify taking the law into one’s hands. What happened was contrary to Islamic law.

Do you think the killing could have been motivated by factors beyond religious differences?

On whether the killing was connected to religious differences between the late Sheikh and other Islamic scholars, or disagreements over Islamic teachings, that cannot be established without a proper investigation.

The security agencies must be allowed to investigate thoroughly and determine who carried out the killing. At this stage, it would be wrong to reach a definitive conclusion about the identity of the perpetrators before the investigation establishes the facts. The authorities must investigate carefully.

What are your final words to Nigerians and the authorities on this?

My final appeal is that people should understand that Islam does not permit them to take the law into their hands. Whenever someone is suspected of committing any offence, the appropriate action for members of the public is to hand the suspect over to the authorities, where possible.

The authorities must investigate the allegation, and if the offence is established, administer justice in accordance with the laws applicable in the country where the offence occurred. Where Islamic law applies, the accused should be brought before the appropriate court and dealt with in accordance with Islamic legal principles.

SLOW-PACED CHARM | Exploring Puerto Princesa beyond the usual tourist trail

In the early 2000s, Puerto Princesa was already drawing both domestic and foreign tourists to Palawan, its islands and natural attractions making it one of the country’s familiar names in tourism.

Today, however, it faces a much more crowded field. Siargao in Surigao del Norte has become a draw for surfers and travelers looking for a laid-back island escape. Siquijor has built its own appeal around its beaches and natural attractions, while La Union has grown into a popular weekend destination, with cafes, restaurants, and other establishments catering to a steady stream of visitors.

The competition comes at a time when traveling has also become more expensive. Rising airfares, alongside broader uncertainties brought about by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and their effects on fuel prices, can make travelers think twice about where to spend their next vacation.

So what makes Puerto Princesa worth visiting? For me, part of its appeal lies in its simplicity.

Unlike destinations where an itinerary can quickly fill up with tours, restaurant reservations, and stops at popular establishments, Puerto Princesa seems to leave more room for spontaneity.

The experience can feel less structured. There is room to decide where to go next, how long to stay, and when to simply stop and take in the surroundings.

I got a feel for this during my stay in Sabang last month, where I spent a few days at Four Points by Sheraton Palawan.

The resort sits along Sabang Beach, a quieter stretch of coastline in the northwestern part of the province.

Its location also makes it a convenient base for exploring the area’s natural attractions, with the UNESCO-listed Puerto Princesa Underground River and Sabang Mangrove Forest among the nearby stops.

Visitors can also go on guided hikes, explore Sabang Hundred Caves, or try the activities at Ugong Rock Adventures. Those willing to venture farther can visit Sabang Waterfalls and Isla Rita.

We made our way to the latter during one of our excursions. Nearly 40 minutes from the resort, Isla Rita felt far removed from the more developed tourist destinations.

There were no rows of shops or restaurants, just a stretch of beach, clear waters, and dogs swimming along the shore.

Our guide, Ate Nellen, shared that her last tour on the island had been two months earlier. Tourism had been slow, she said, with fewer visitors coming through the area.

For local guides like her, that can mean weeks or even months without an opportunity to earn from showing visitors around their home.

It was difficult not to think about this while taking in the island’s scenery. Isla Rita has the kind of natural beauty that draws people to Palawan in the first place, yet its remoteness also means that it can go unnoticed by many travelers.

The island remains largely undeveloped, so visitors come mainly to enjoy its shores and surroundings. For now, much of the experience depends on the guides who bring people there and introduce them to the place.

Back in Sabang, there was always the option of spending the day at the resort instead.

Four Points by Sheraton Palawan does not offer the usual lineup of beach activities such as banana boat rides and kayaking. The emphasis is more on having room to unwind, whether that means taking a dip in the outdoor pool, spending time by the beach, or booking a treatment at the spa.

Guests who prefer something more active can also play pickleball at the resort’s outdoor court.

Food was another part of the stay. At Evolution, the resort’s all-day dining restaurant, the seafood was a highlight, with fresh catches served alongside dishes that incorporate locally sourced ingredients.

I also got to sample seven flavors from Palaweño Brewery, a local craft brewery whose beers offer a taste of Palawan beyond its usual food specialties.

My second day took an unexpected turn when I sprained my left foot. The resort’s nurse came to my room to check on my injury, and the staff made sure I was looked after.

Unable to go out as planned, I spent more time in my room, whose balcony overlooked the resort’s expansive outdoor pool. Instead of heading out to explore, I found myself spending the afternoon taking in the view from above.

It was an unexpected change of plans, especially after my trip to Isla Rita the day before. But staying in gave me a chance to enjoy the resort at a slower pace, with no itinerary to follow and nowhere else I needed to be.

In a way, it brought me back to what I had come to appreciate about Puerto Princesa: there is plenty to explore, but you don’t have to see it all in one go.

Sometimes, a trip can be just as enjoyable when you leave a little room for plans to change.

How Transporter Allegedly Killed Retired Civil Servant in Ogun

A 49-year-old transporter, Saburi Lateef, has reportedly confessed to strangling a retired civil servant, Mrs Adedotun Oluwaseun, and inflicting multiple machete wounds on her body at her residence in Bode Olude, Abeokuta, Ogun State.

Lateef, popularly known as Alhaji Oki Osan, was arrested more than 10 months after the murder by operatives of the Ogun State Police Command following investigations reportedly intensified on the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu.

In a shocking twist, the suspect allegedly joined sympathisers who visited the deceased’s residence to mourn her, despite his alleged involvement in the killing.

A police source at the Homicide Section of the command, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the investigation initially yielded no breakthrough until the Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, directed detectives to intensify efforts to unravel the murder.

The source said the killing was suspected to have been motivated by the belief that the deceased had recently collected her retirement benefits, which the suspect allegedly wanted to steal.

According to the source, Lateef gained access to the woman’s apartment through a window while she was away attending a friend’s retirement party around the Rounder area of Abeokuta.

He was allegedly ransacking the apartment when the woman returned.

In a bid to prevent her from raising the alarm, he reportedly strangled her before picking up a cutlass and inflicting multiple wounds on her body.

The source added that the suspect subsequently moved her body to the toilet and placed it on the closet to ascertain whether she was dead.

However, Lateef claimed that the killing followed a financial disagreement involving N3.45m, which he allegedly entrusted to the deceased.

He said he had known Oluwaseun for about 10 years and became close to her after she moved into her residence at Bode Olude.

According to him, he sold his broken-down truck as scrap for N3.5m and handed the balance of N3.45m to the deceased, whom he claimed had promised to lend him money to purchase another vehicle.

He alleged that despite repeated requests, the deceased neither provided the promised loan nor returned his money.

Explaining what happened on the day of the incident, Lateef said he was determined to recover the money.

‘Though I was drunk that day, it was not the first time I had taken alcohol. I was just frustrated that I needed my money,’ he reportedly said.

He admitted gaining access to the apartment after removing the burglary proof from one of the windows.

‘When she came, we had a serious disagreement and I strangled her. After that, I picked a machete in her apartment and inflicted cuts on different parts of her body,’ he said.

However, the deceased’s family dismissed the suspect’s account, insisting that they neither knew him nor had any knowledge of a financial transaction between him and their mother.

The eldest daughter, Mrs Taiwo Atanda, said her mother had visited her and spent several hours with her and her children after attending a friend’s retirement party on the day she was murdered.

She said the family became worried the following day when repeated calls to her mother’s telephone failed to connect.

Atanda said a woman living close to the deceased’s residence was contacted to check on her.

The woman subsequently went to the house with another resident, where they discovered the deceased’s body on the toilet closet with multiple machete wounds.

The daughter expressed shock that the suspect claimed to have been close to her mother, insisting that nobody in the family had ever seen him around the deceased.

‘We don’t know this man. We have been celebrating Christmas with my mother, and we have never seen him in her house. My children usually spend their holidays with her, but nobody has ever seen him around her.

‘The first time I saw him was the day after my mother was killed. He was one of the mourners who came to her residence,’ she said.

The family called on the police and the Ogun State Government to ensure that justice was served, insisting that their mother must not die in vain.

Confirming the arrest, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Ogun State Command, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, attributed the breakthrough to the persistence, professionalism and commitment of officers and men of the command.

He assured residents that the police would sustain efforts to rid the state of criminal elements and ensure that anyone found culpable was brought to justice.

Michael Bageine’s flavourful journey from dreams to the kitchen in The Meat Whisperer

In the path-breaking book The Whole Beast: Nose to Tail Eating, chef Fergus Henderson revolutionised the modern culinary world by championing ‘nose-to-tail’ dining-the idea that if you are going to kill an animal to eat it, it is only respectful to use the entire thing.

‘If you are going to kill an animal, it seems only polite to use the whole thing. There are delectable bits beyond the loin,’ he said.

Michael Bageine, a premier Ugandan chef who mixes sizzle with substance, has written a book comparable in wit and a lightness of touch to chef Henderson’s. His book, The Meat Whisperer, is part-extended ode to the marvels of meat and part-autobiography. It is such an epic story that he has had to break it up into parts of a whole book.

‘This series is borne out of a need to tell my stories in a way that may not conform to the expected but to share a lifetime of experience, shenanigans, hard lessons and the joy that cooking has brought into my life. Please, do not expect recipes. This is not that kind of storytelling,’ he warns.

‘My career as a chef was more or less one that I stumbled into. A defined trajectory had been set via Urban Planning and a comfortable job within the real estate business.’

For those who do not know, I walked away from this course in my third year. All I had to do was complete my thesis. I did not. And I have no regrets. Am I grateful for the effort that was made to get me to a point of success?

Of course, I am. It simply was not my calling. It gets more interesting. My first career choice was in the military. This too is a story for another day. Over the years, I have developed and grown into what fate presented to me. A career as a chef. Most of you think my area of expertise is BBQ and it is because of this; I have named this series TheMeat Whisperer.’

His culinary skills extend beyond meat and are certainly not limited to using the noun ‘meat’ as a homophone, as most ‘muchomo’ establishments are wont to do when urging you to seize the verb ‘meat’ and thereby gather at their establishments.

The road less taken

His story is not that bland, probably because he insists on his cooking being anything but bland. Chef Bageine has a more playful take on his skills, however.

He has seen tragedy, losing many close friends and watched his life take on the vicissitudes reserved for those who take the road less taken.

As he tells it, he could have been anything he chose to be. Not because he hails from an affluent family but because his mind is a sponge.

No, we are not referring to Maria Montessori’s theory of the ‘absorbent mind’, which describes the unique, effortless capacity of young children (from birth to age six) to soak up language, culture, habits, and details from their environment just like a sponge absorbs water.

Chef Bageine is no infant, but he does use his inner child to tell his story. Thus, he lends his prose a childlike instead of childish quality.

Allow dream to blossom

This book is for those who allow their dreams to blossom into what psychologists such as John Bradshaw, channelling Carl Jung’s ‘divine child’ archetype, would call the power of the subconscious.

Many of us go through life allowing convention to trump invention and thereby stifle our innate ability to create. Chef Bageine uses his own story not only to appeal to your palate but to also to remind us that our chosen professions in life are what we make them.

MTN rewards Ogun school with N1.5m for athletics performance

Ogbogbo Baptist Grammar School in Ogun State has received N1.5 million from MTN Nigeria after finishing second in the fourth season of the MTN Champs athletics competition, as the telecommunications company continues to support grassroots sports development among young people.

Presenting the cheque at the school, Gbenga Olalandu, MTN’s Senior Manager for Sales and Trade Development in Ogun State, said the award recognised the students’ achievement and was intended to encourage them to pursue sports alongside their education.

The company also donated sporting equipment, including javelins and jerseys, to support the school’s extracurricular activities.

‘We are here because we want to celebrate champions. MTN has embarked on an extracurricular sporting activity called MTN Champs, and the students of Baptist Grammar School were winners in that event,’ Olalandu said.

He urged the students to pursue academic excellence while developing their sporting abilities, noting that young people could build successful careers in sports without compromising their education.

‘You can still be Ronaldo or Messi and have a very good education, so we want them to combine both,’ he said.

Olalandu added that sports played an important role in building relationships, strengthening communities and bringing people together.

Oluwafemi Nasirudeen, the school’s coach, commended MTN for investing in grassroots sports, saying the initiative would motivate young athletes to improve their performance.

He also called on secondary schools across Ogun State to give students opportunities to train after school hours, noting that regular practice would help them prepare for future competitions and develop their athletic potential.

Bolanle Shebi-Omo, Vice Principal of Ogbogbo Baptist Grammar School, also thanked MTN for its support and urged the company to sustain its investment in youth development.

She said the sponsorship would encourage students to recognise opportunities for achievement beyond the classroom.

The fourth season of the MTN Champs competition involved four secondary schools across South-West Nigeria, providing students with an opportunity to showcase their athletic abilities and compete for recognition.

2027: Tompolo drums support for Tinubu in Ogun says investors returning economy stabilising

The Grand Patron of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement Government Ekpemupolo has called on the people of Ogun State to massively vote for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 to continue to enjoy the gains of his administration.

He made the call during the inauguration of the state chapter of the movement and the donation of 26 campaign vehicles and other materials in Abeokuta on Friday.

Ekpemupolo better known as Tompolo who was represented by the Managing Director of Tantita Security Services Kestin Pondi praised Tinubu for his bold policies which he noted were making Nigeria attractive to investors again and stabilising the economy.

He pointed out that the bold reforms by the Tinubu administration have done away with perennial fuel queues in the country and ensured more infrastructure development regular payment of salaries and pensions among others.

‘We have a president who said Nigeria must be better. Today there is no more capital flight investors are returning and the naira is stabilising.

‘Go everywhere and tell them your son your brother your father must return to Aso Rock. Make them understand that he’s the best. The reforms have no doubt come with challenges but just like the challenges a woman in labour faces but rejoices at the birth of her child we shall all be happy.

‘Every developed country has gone through this path Tinubu is taking us and came out stronger. Nigeria will come out stronger with the policies and reforms of Tinubu. Let us keep faith with him. He means well for Nigeria.’

Tompolo reiterated that the movement was in the state to work together with other campaign groups to ensure that the APC wins from top to bottom.

Also speaking Governor Dapo Abiodun who was represented by his deputy Noimot Salako-Oyedele commended the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement for the support which she noted would complement all other campaign efforts.

She said Ogun was ready to support the president as a mark of appreciation for the many good things the state was enjoying as a result of his policies and reforms.

Speaking directly to the electorate the governor said: ‘No matter how confident we are we have to come out and vote. There is no room for complacency no need to say it is a done deal because the deal can only be done at the polling booth.

We have received a lot from the president because we supported him before. If we do it again it means we appreciate him and we want more.’

APC governorship candidate Senator Solomon Adeola said it was imperative to support Tinubu as he has changed the narrative of our country.

‘For the first time since independence we are seeing changes in all sectors of the economy. Things are changing for good investors are coming back international organisations have acknowledged the positive changes the macro economy is doing well and the micro economy is picking up and will do better in no distant time’ he stated.

While pointing out that Tinubu is their own son and they had resolved to give him no less than 2 million votes come January 2027 Adeola appreciated the Movement for the donation which he pointed out would aid the campaign.

National Coordinator of the Movement Sunday Asuku in a remark advised the people to be on alert and not allow themselves to be deceived by the opposition who have nothing better to offer and do not mean well for the country.

‘The right choice before Nigeria is Tinubu. With President Tinubu we’re on track. Don’t allow anyone to use you to derail the journey. Come January 2027 vote for Asiwaju’ he said.