Re: Femi Adesina: The Buhari The International Community Knows by mrkings84(m): 10:24pm On Aug 03, 2020 |
I tot the Buhari the int'l world knows was said to be dead....? 1 Like |
Re: Femi Adesina: The Buhari The International Community Knows by SucrePlum(f): 10:25pm On Aug 03, 2020 |
Sleekfingers:
online almajiri. Go and carry load for market or go wash plate for restaurant. Abi u better pass aboki wey dey do kaya.... Na people like dey make buhari to dey call our youth lazy.... Lol! That guy is a notorious bambiala on this forum. |
Re: Femi Adesina: The Buhari The International Community Knows by babajero(m): 10:37pm On Aug 03, 2020 |
Patrioticman007: Buhari the Father, Buhari the General, Buhari the President,
The slayer of wailing wailers & hypocrites. The only man, who could ever sell you and your unborn generation to China on hire purchase, he really deserve your praise as a slave to his master. 1 Like |
Re: Femi Adesina: The Buhari The International Community Knows by delpee(f): 10:37pm On Aug 03, 2020 |
Charity begins from home. 1 Like |
Re: Femi Adesina: The Buhari The International Community Knows by Malawian(m): 11:05pm On Aug 03, 2020 |
The Buhari we know doesn't have rubber fake ears. |
Re: Femi Adesina: The Buhari The International Community Knows by Sleekfingers: 11:06pm On Aug 03, 2020 |
SucrePlum:
Lol! That guy is a notorious bambiala on this forum.
no wonder... |
Re: Femi Adesina: The Buhari The International Community Knows by Kenn55: 11:19pm On Aug 03, 2020 |
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Re: Femi Adesina: The Buhari The International Community Knows by Ellie01: 11:27pm On Aug 03, 2020 |
presidency: THE BUHARI THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY KNOWS
By Femi Adesina
The Nigerian President is different things to different people, depending on the prism from which he is being considered. To some people, Muhammadu Buhari is a father figure. At 77 years old, he qualifies. To some others, he’s the greatest crowd pulling politician the country has seen for some time, and may yet see for a long time to come. True. And yet, to some others, he’s the strict man of discipline and integrity, who sets his face as flint against all forms of graft and avarice. Very true.
President Buhari is all these, and even more. But how does the international community see him? How do leaders of other countries, and people of weight and reckoning see the man who is a gift to the Nigerian nation?
For those of us who travel with the President round the world, it is sheer delight to see how the Nigerian Leader is venerated, and held in high esteem by the international community. Never to be forgotten are the words of the President of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, when he met with President Buhari at the sidelines of the 74th United Nations General Assembly in New York, United States of America, in September, 2019.
Inviting the Nigerian President to Euro-African Forum that his country was to host, de Sousa said: “Please come and declare the event open, even if it’s for half a day. We have been waiting for you to visit for three years. Many African leaders have come, but we want Nigeria.”
Truly, President Buhari is that Nigerian Leader that is in demand not just in the West African sub-region, where his colleagues virtually compelled him to be Chairman of Ecowas in July 2018, in Africa, where he was made Champion of Anti-Corruption by the African Union (AU), and in the uttermost parts of the world.
One of his earliest international visits was to America in July 2015, just two months after assumption of office for the first term. He was guest of the then American President, Barack Obama, who said of him during a bilateral meeting at the Oval Office:
“President Buhari came into office with a reputation for integrity and a very clear agenda, and that is to make sure that he is bringing safety and security, and peace to his country.”
In September of 2016, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, President Obama said of the Nigerian President again: “I am very pleased that we have been able to build a very strong working relationship with President Buhari, and he’s come in and initiated some very bold efforts at reform.
“On the security front, because of President Buhari’s leadership, he has been able to reform the Nigerian military.”
What of President Donald Trump, who succeeded Obama in office? At a meeting during an official visit by the Nigerian Leader in April, 2018, he declared: “I especially want to thank President Buhari for Nigeria’s partnership and leadership in the fight against terrorism. He’s been a real leader.”
And never to be forgotten is that meeting between Presidents Obama, Buhari, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada, during the Nuclear Summit in America in May, 2016.
President Obama introduced the Nigerian President to Trudeau, saying; “Have you met President Buhari? He’s doing a good job.”
Every good Nigerian felt proud of his President round the world, at that endorsement.
Let’s go back in time to London, May 2016. The Queen of England had just turned 90, and after a thanksgiving service, she was in conversation with the then Prime Minister David Cameron, and Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby. It was in the build up to a summit on corruption that London was hosting, and unknown to Cameron, a microphone was picking their conversation. He said: “Actually, we have got some leaders of some fantastically corrupt countries coming to Britain. Nigeria and Afghanistan- possibly two of the most corrupt countries in the world.”
But the Archbishop interjected, talking of Buhari. “But this President is not corrupt.” Another fine moment in praise of integrity.
President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China: “Under the leadership of Your Excellency, the Nigerian people have been committed to safeguarding the nation’s stabilization, development of economy, and elevation of livelihood and achieved gratifying outcomes.”
At another time, President Jinping said: “ President Buhari is as decisive in dealing with terrorism as China.”
Thabo Mbeki, former South African President: “Here you have a person whose principle and practice is hostile to corruption. His detention (in 1985) was not for corruption, but for standing against corruption.”
Dame Patricia Scotland, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth: “Nigeria’s effort to combat corruption has been awe-inspiring. Thank you, Mr President.”
And Rex Tillerson, then American Secretary of State: “President Buhari’s work has resonated across Africa with his recent recognition as the African Union’s anti-corruption champion.” That was in March, 2018.
How about a fellow African leader, Dr Hage Geingob, President of Namibia? “A brave son of Africa is here, who has declared war against corruption.”
Many other testimonials trail President Buhari from different parts of the world, but this piece won’t be complete without mentioning the inspiring words of the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, about Nigeria’s exploits against the global plague, Covid-19. And it was all under the leadership of President Buhari.
“Nigeria is a developing country that has shown a remarkable capacity to respond to the Coronavirus... I was quite impressed to see, for instance, Nigeria putting in place and immediately establishing a hospital. And I saw difficulties in countries that are much more developed to do quickly the same.”
Of a truth, Nigeria is blessed to have President Buhari at a time like this. His footprints are surely already left on the sands of time. Indelibly.
................................... PRINCE JULIUS ADELUSI-ADELUYI: CELEBRATING AN AFENIFERE AT 80 His reputation had preceded him for many decades before I got to meet Prince Julius Adelusi-Adeluyi one-to-one, sometime in 2008.
He had been many outstanding things, recorded many firsts, and established a reputation as man for all seasons. Founder of the first company (Juli Pharmacy) promoted by a Nigerian to be listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange. First Governor of Rotary Club covering the entire country. When he decided to add a law degree to his original calling as a pharmacist, he came first in law school, despite not being exactly a young man then. First pharmacist to be named Minister of Health in the country. And for me, who lived in Usi-Ekiti when my father was principal at Notre Dame College in the early 1970s, the first Ekiti man who wouldn’t eat pounded yam three times a day. In fact, he does not like pounded yam at all.
That day we first met at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Victoria Island, Lagos, where we had both been invited to the front table during a book launch, I branded the renowned pharmacist in my mind as an Afenifere, though I don’t know if he’s actually a member, or active in the Yoruba socio-cultural and political group, which goes by that name.
Who can you really call an Afenifere? Anybody that looks out for your good, and wants to promote it, not necessarily a politician.
As we sat together, Prince Adelusi-Adeluyi extracted my life history from me within minutes. When I told him I was Executive Director in charge of Publications at The Sun Newspapers, he was astounded.
“Executive Director? But you are too young to be one,” he exclaimed. I laughed, and told him many senior positions I’d held before then. Editor of National Concord. Visiting member of the editorial board at Nigerian Tribune. Editor of Daily Sun for five years.
Prince wondered how it all happened, with what he called my “boyish looks.” I told him it was photo trick, and that many decades were already tucked in my belt.
That was how a father-son relationship started, which has seen me visiting his home many times, and meeting his dear wife, Julia, who never ceases to “load me with benefits” each time I’m leaving. Incidentally, both don’t look their ages, and carry on like boyfriend and girlfriend.
When Prince Adelusi-Adeluyi turned 70, I wrote a piece celebrating him in Daily Sun. All too soon, it’s 10 years after, and he turns 80 on Sunday, August 2, 2020. Hearty congratulations to this caring soul, who is always asking after your family, your welfare, and the next steps, when you finish what you are currently involved in. An Afenifere, if ever there was one.
On that very first meeting, as we departed the NIIA after the book launch, he pulled me aside, and in a conspiratorial tone, asked:”And how are the girls,” with a wink. I got the hint, and responded: “No away games sir.” We both laughed.
Anytime we meet today, whether in Abuja, or at his Lagos home, he never forgets that question, and the wink. And I try to assure him that I try to be just like him. We laugh.
In his early life, the Ado-Ekiti Prince had been a broadcaster at WNBS/WNTV. If you hear him speak today, you will know that what is bred in the bones cannot go out through the flesh. Urbane in all ways.
I’m glad President Muhammadu Buhari has celebrated “the accomplished pharmacist, lawyer and boardroom player” with a personal letter, as he turns 80. May we have more men in this mould. But sadly, they don’t seem to make them like this anymore. Congratulations, Prince. In okun o, as the Ekitis would say.
*Adesina is Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity Just whitewashing buhari anyhow like say we no dey c d buhari 1 Like |
Re: Femi Adesina: The Buhari The International Community Knows by naturefellow(m): 11:54pm On Aug 03, 2020 |
What's this sycophant saying? 1 Like |
Re: Femi Adesina: The Buhari The International Community Knows by Fox12(m): 2:11am On Aug 04, 2020 |
This Adesina guy is definitely one of the problem of this Country. 1 Like |
Re: Femi Adesina: The Buhari The International Community Knows by tifany89(m): 4:37am On Aug 04, 2020 |
ProfAmaben: Buhari is a political juggernaut.
He's the best Nigerian president ever. And you call yourself a Prof. smh 1 Like |
Re: Femi Adesina: The Buhari The International Community Knows by Nobody: 4:45am On Aug 04, 2020 |
presidency: THE BUHARI THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY KNOWS
By Femi Adesina
The Nigerian President is different things to different people, depending on the prism from which he is being considered. To some people, Muhammadu Buhari is a father figure. At 77 years old, he qualifies. To some others, he’s the greatest crowd pulling politician the country has seen for some time, and may yet see for a long time to come. True. And yet, to some others, he’s the strict man of discipline and integrity, who sets his face as flint against all forms of graft and avarice. Very true.
President Buhari is all these, and even more. But how does the international community see him? How do leaders of other countries, and people of weight and reckoning see the man who is a gift to the Nigerian nation?
For those of us who travel with the President round the world, it is sheer delight to see how the Nigerian Leader is venerated, and held in high esteem by the international community. Never to be forgotten are the words of the President of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, when he met with President Buhari at the sidelines of the 74th United Nations General Assembly in New York, United States of America, in September, 2019.
Inviting the Nigerian President to Euro-African Forum that his country was to host, de Sousa said: “Please come and declare the event open, even if it’s for half a day. We have been waiting for you to visit for three years. Many African leaders have come, but we want Nigeria.”
Truly, President Buhari is that Nigerian Leader that is in demand not just in the West African sub-region, where his colleagues virtually compelled him to be Chairman of Ecowas in July 2018, in Africa, where he was made Champion of Anti-Corruption by the African Union (AU), and in the uttermost parts of the world.
One of his earliest international visits was to America in July 2015, just two months after assumption of office for the first term. He was guest of the then American President, Barack Obama, who said of him during a bilateral meeting at the Oval Office:
“President Buhari came into office with a reputation for integrity and a very clear agenda, and that is to make sure that he is bringing safety and security, and peace to his country.”
In September of 2016, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, President Obama said of the Nigerian President again: “I am very pleased that we have been able to build a very strong working relationship with President Buhari, and he’s come in and initiated some very bold efforts at reform.
“On the security front, because of President Buhari’s leadership, he has been able to reform the Nigerian military.”
What of President Donald Trump, who succeeded Obama in office? At a meeting during an official visit by the Nigerian Leader in April, 2018, he declared: “I especially want to thank President Buhari for Nigeria’s partnership and leadership in the fight against terrorism. He’s been a real leader.”
And never to be forgotten is that meeting between Presidents Obama, Buhari, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada, during the Nuclear Summit in America in May, 2016.
President Obama introduced the Nigerian President to Trudeau, saying; “Have you met President Buhari? He’s doing a good job.”
Every good Nigerian felt proud of his President round the world, at that endorsement.
Let’s go back in time to London, May 2016. The Queen of England had just turned 90, and after a thanksgiving service, she was in conversation with the then Prime Minister David Cameron, and Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby. It was in the build up to a summit on corruption that London was hosting, and unknown to Cameron, a microphone was picking their conversation. He said: “Actually, we have got some leaders of some fantastically corrupt countries coming to Britain. Nigeria and Afghanistan- possibly two of the most corrupt countries in the world.”
But the Archbishop interjected, talking of Buhari. “But this President is not corrupt.” Another fine moment in praise of integrity.
President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China: “Under the leadership of Your Excellency, the Nigerian people have been committed to safeguarding the nation’s stabilization, development of economy, and elevation of livelihood and achieved gratifying outcomes.”
At another time, President Jinping said: “ President Buhari is as decisive in dealing with terrorism as China.”
Thabo Mbeki, former South African President: “Here you have a person whose principle and practice is hostile to corruption. His detention (in 1985) was not for corruption, but for standing against corruption.”
Dame Patricia Scotland, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth: “Nigeria’s effort to combat corruption has been awe-inspiring. Thank you, Mr President.”
And Rex Tillerson, then American Secretary of State: “President Buhari’s work has resonated across Africa with his recent recognition as the African Union’s anti-corruption champion.” That was in March, 2018.
How about a fellow African leader, Dr Hage Geingob, President of Namibia? “A brave son of Africa is here, who has declared war against corruption.”
Many other testimonials trail President Buhari from different parts of the world, but this piece won’t be complete without mentioning the inspiring words of the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, about Nigeria’s exploits against the global plague, Covid-19. And it was all under the leadership of President Buhari.
“Nigeria is a developing country that has shown a remarkable capacity to respond to the Coronavirus... I was quite impressed to see, for instance, Nigeria putting in place and immediately establishing a hospital. And I saw difficulties in countries that are much more developed to do quickly the same.”
Of a truth, Nigeria is blessed to have President Buhari at a time like this. His footprints are surely already left on the sands of time. Indelibly.
................................... PRINCE JULIUS ADELUSI-ADELUYI: CELEBRATING AN AFENIFERE AT 80 His reputation had preceded him for many decades before I got to meet Prince Julius Adelusi-Adeluyi one-to-one, sometime in 2008.
He had been many outstanding things, recorded many firsts, and established a reputation as man for all seasons. Founder of the first company (Juli Pharmacy) promoted by a Nigerian to be listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange. First Governor of Rotary Club covering the entire country. When he decided to add a law degree to his original calling as a pharmacist, he came first in law school, despite not being exactly a young man then. First pharmacist to be named Minister of Health in the country. And for me, who lived in Usi-Ekiti when my father was principal at Notre Dame College in the early 1970s, the first Ekiti man who wouldn’t eat pounded yam three times a day. In fact, he does not like pounded yam at all.
That day we first met at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Victoria Island, Lagos, where we had both been invited to the front table during a book launch, I branded the renowned pharmacist in my mind as an Afenifere, though I don’t know if he’s actually a member, or active in the Yoruba socio-cultural and political group, which goes by that name.
Who can you really call an Afenifere? Anybody that looks out for your good, and wants to promote it, not necessarily a politician.
As we sat together, Prince Adelusi-Adeluyi extracted my life history from me within minutes. When I told him I was Executive Director in charge of Publications at The Sun Newspapers, he was astounded.
“Executive Director? But you are too young to be one,” he exclaimed. I laughed, and told him many senior positions I’d held before then. Editor of National Concord. Visiting member of the editorial board at Nigerian Tribune. Editor of Daily Sun for five years.
Prince wondered how it all happened, with what he called my “boyish looks.” I told him it was photo trick, and that many decades were already tucked in my belt.
That was how a father-son relationship started, which has seen me visiting his home many times, and meeting his dear wife, Julia, who never ceases to “load me with benefits” each time I’m leaving. Incidentally, both don’t look their ages, and carry on like boyfriend and girlfriend.
When Prince Adelusi-Adeluyi turned 70, I wrote a piece celebrating him in Daily Sun. All too soon, it’s 10 years after, and he turns 80 on Sunday, August 2, 2020. Hearty congratulations to this caring soul, who is always asking after your family, your welfare, and the next steps, when you finish what you are currently involved in. An Afenifere, if ever there was one.
On that very first meeting, as we departed the NIIA after the book launch, he pulled me aside, and in a conspiratorial tone, asked:”And how are the girls,” with a wink. I got the hint, and responded: “No away games sir.” We both laughed.
Anytime we meet today, whether in Abuja, or at his Lagos home, he never forgets that question, and the wink. And I try to assure him that I try to be just like him. We laugh.
In his early life, the Ado-Ekiti Prince had been a broadcaster at WNBS/WNTV. If you hear him speak today, you will know that what is bred in the bones cannot go out through the flesh. Urbane in all ways.
I’m glad President Muhammadu Buhari has celebrated “the accomplished pharmacist, lawyer and boardroom player” with a personal letter, as he turns 80. May we have more men in this mould. But sadly, they don’t seem to make them like this anymore. Congratulations, Prince. In okun o, as the Ekitis would say.
*Adesina is Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity CRAZY MODASUCKA!!!!! 1 Like |
Re: Femi Adesina: The Buhari The International Community Knows by bejeria101(m): 4:55am On Aug 04, 2020 |
What of the puppet last cowbender in aso villa,does the world know that one? Oponu 1 Like |
Re: Femi Adesina: The Buhari The International Community Knows by ogbaj: 5:27am On Aug 04, 2020 |
Tell us about 'THE BUHARI NIGERIANS KNOW' 1 Like |
Re: Femi Adesina: The Buhari The International Community Knows by mmsen: 5:41am On Aug 04, 2020 |
Nonsense article.
A president that has overseen economic and security regression is not going to venerated by anybody with a brain. 1 Like |
Re: Femi Adesina: The Buhari The International Community Knows by UnusualJhay(m): 5:57am On Aug 04, 2020 |
After getting appraisals around the world, your CHAMPION still comes back home to the house he left scattered and unattended to, with the same corruption holding him by the neck.
I'm worried for this country
In our haste to extinguish a flame, we created an Inferno.
corruption is at it's highest under your CHAMPION'S rule.
All will be well 1 Like |
Re: Femi Adesina: The Buhari The International Community Knows by BOOKWORMLUX(m): 6:30am On Aug 04, 2020 |
Buhari's supporters make it look as though, he has made Nigeria one heaven on earth. This country is in a deep sense 1 Like |
Re: Femi Adesina: The Buhari The International Community Knows by favour32(m): 7:10am On Aug 04, 2020 |
1x2x3: If you finished reading the whole epistle then you are part of Nigeria's problem Only 3 lines read of Buhari ass-licker...I ran off! 1 Like |
Re: Femi Adesina: The Buhari The International Community Knows by APOSTLECHUMA: 9:03am On Aug 04, 2020 |
IF BUHARI CAN COME OUT FROM THE OTHER WORLD, HE WILL SLAP THIS MAN FOR DISTURBING HIM FROM HAVING THE REST HE IS HAVING IN THE OTHER WORLD. HE SHOULD RATHER WRITE ABOUT JUBRIL AND ALLOW GRAND PA BUHARI TO HAVE HIS WELL DESERVED REST, THAT HE IS HAVING IN THE OTHER WORLD. 1 Like |
Re: Femi Adesina: The Buhari The International Community Knows by Greensquard(m): 9:47am On Aug 04, 2020 |
Who is this cow..Anyway i honestly woukdnt blame him cos him de benefit for the regime na like he clearly said 'we that travel with him' so no be him fault..
The govermment has some positive sides but the negative is alot more plus the lack of respect for the role of law is so disheartening..imagine a court order from a high court in Nija to the Nigerian military been ignored by Buratai smh.. |
Re: Femi Adesina: The Buhari The International Community Knows by Meteng: 10:34am On Aug 04, 2020 |
I no read to the end, but i hope he remembered to include what Trump called him too |
Re: Femi Adesina: The Buhari The International Community Knows by OiOi: 9:22pm On Aug 05, 2020 |
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Re: Femi Adesina: The Buhari The International Community Knows by Houseofglam7(f): 10:28pm On Aug 05, 2020 |
OiOi:
The Glamorous You sweet sweet thang. |
Re: Femi Adesina: The Buhari The International Community Knows by OiOi: 10:31pm On Aug 05, 2020 |
Houseofglam7:
You sweet sweet thang. muah muah muah muah my midnight sun |
Re: Femi Adesina: The Buhari The International Community Knows by sharpwriter(m): 7:21pm On Aug 08, 2020 |
Greensquard: Who is this cow..Anyway i honestly woukdnt blame him cos him de benefit for the regime na like he clearly said 'we that travel with him' so no be him fault..
The govermment has some positive sides but the negative is alot more plus the lack of respect for the role of law is so disheartening..imagine a court order from a high court in Nija to the Nigerian military been ignored by Buratai smh.. Hey Bros! Good evening, are you there? |
Re: Femi Adesina: The Buhari The International Community Knows by Greensquard(m): 7:23pm On Aug 08, 2020 |
sharpwriter:
Hey Bros! Good evening, are you there? Yeah whatsup man..il reply ur message today..just been busy |
Re: Femi Adesina: The Buhari The International Community Knows by sharpwriter(m): 7:29pm On Aug 08, 2020 |
Greensquard:
Yeah whatsup man..il reply ur message today..just been busy
Ok... Thanks |