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During his recent visit to Isaac Fayose, Peter Obi made a statement that has generated a lot of discussion.

According to Obi, "A leader must listen, learn, and admit mistakes. If a leader believes he knows everything, then he shouldn't be leading. If you know everything, you are an idiot. A leader must always remain a learner."

He also reportedly told Isaac Fayose that whenever he notices him making a mistake, he should point it out so he can learn and improve.

Many people have praised the statement as a sign of humility and good leadership. Others argue that what matters most is whether leaders consistently put such principles into practice.

What do you think?

1. Do you agree that a good leader must always be willing to learn and admit mistakes?
2. Does Peter Obi's statement reflect the kind of leadership Nigeria needs?
3. Should leaders actively invite criticism from supporters and opponents alike?

Peter Obi's visit to Isaac Fayose has sparked a lot of debate.

The visit came after Isaac Fayose publicly complained that he supported Peter Obi during the 2023 presidential campaign, spent money promoting him, and even made his hotel available to Obidient supporters, yet Obi never reached out to appreciate him. Following those remarks, Obi reportedly contacted Fayose and later visited him at his home.

The visit has divided opinions. Some see it as an act of humility—a leader listening to criticism, acknowledging a supporter, and making amends. Others believe it was simply good politics, coming only after the issue became public.

What do you think? Was Peter Obi genuinely showing appreciation and correcting an oversight, or was he simply playing politics?

I am so loving this

How many of this shambolic scam is going on under this government of "RENEWED HOPE"?... or is the "Renewed Hope" only for the selected corrupt elements in the country?

Mind you all, this is just one out of many.

The saga of the fake bishops come mind...

The saga of the secondary school that was established 4 years after grad comes to mind...

.... you are free to add yours

Don't get it twisted, you have more of con men in government than patriots

...the movie is in series

Nigerians are actually not asking the right question. The right question should be "how many shambolic offices like the above do we have budgetary allocations for yearly in this present administration"?

Why this has become an open scandal is because both parties involved fell off along the way.

Comment intelligently.

I would love you to share your thoughts towards this as you deem fit. Please, let's make it intellectual discussions.

Richtaiwo:
You will never see them talk about how gringory transformed Anambra in his 8 years as a governor. All they do is endless chants of how he is the messiah.

Ask them his past performance as a governor, they will rather insult you to your ancestors instead of simply telling you just one thing he did that makes him good.

Meanwhile, records has shown that he is the worst governor that ever existed right from pre-colonial era.

Do you believe Peter Obi left no debts after he finished his term as Anambra state governor?

Do you believe Bola Tinubu left debts after he finished as Lagos state governor?

‎Reforms or Hardship? How Nigerians Are 💥 Nigerians Struggling Under “Reforms” — What’s Really Going On?
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‎Since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office, Nigeria has slashed subsidies — and not just in fuel, electricity, or education. Agriculture, transport, healthcare, and housing have all felt the cuts. The government presents this as bold economic reform designed to save money and stabilize the country’s finances.
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‎But the reality for everyday Nigerians paints a very different picture: these so-called reforms are hurting more than helping.
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‎👀 What Nigerians Are Actually Experiencing
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‎Here’s how the cuts are hitting people:
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‎Agriculture: Fertilizers, seeds, and farm chemicals have become more expensive. Farmers pass these costs to consumers, which means groceries are pricier than ever. 🍚
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‎Transport: Subsidies for public transportation are gone. Bus and taxi fares have surged, making commuting a struggle for many families. 🚌
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‎Healthcare: Government support for clinics and hospitals has shrunk. Patients are paying more out-of-pocket, leaving low-income Nigerians struggling to access care. 💊
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‎Housing: Programs that once helped make housing affordable have been reduced. Rent and property costs are climbing, squeezing the middle and lower-income households. 🏘️
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‎So while officials talk about “reform,” millions of Nigerians are just trying to make it through each day.
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‎🌍 How Other Countries Handle Subsidy Cuts
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‎Around the world, subsidy reductions happen — but not like this. Countries like the United States, the UK, and Canada approach it differently:
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‎United States: Cuts subsidies gradually and pairs them with programs like Medicaid and SNAP. Audits and oversight ensure funds are used properly.
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‎United Kingdom: Implements reforms with careful planning, clear reporting, and safety nets for the vulnerable.
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‎Canada: Phases out subsidies slowly, protecting low-income communities and ensuring energy remains affordable.
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‎In these countries, transparency and accountability are central. Citizens know where the money goes, and safeguards exist to protect those most in need.
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‎⚠️ Transparency and Corruption: Nigeria’s Weak Spot
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‎This is where Nigeria struggles:
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‎Unclear Accounting: Money saved from subsidy removals often disappears without explanation. Millions of naira go unaccounted for.
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‎Mismanaged Programs: Funds intended for social programs frequently get diverted, leaving the poor without the support they need.
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‎Poor Oversight: Weak audits and lack of independent checks let corruption continue unchecked, eroding public trust.
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‎Without accountability, subsidy reforms end up hurting the people they’re supposed to help.

‎🔥 Assessing the Real Impact of Tinubu’s Economic Policies on Lagosians (1999–2007) 🔥
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‎When Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu took office as governor of Lagos State in 1999, the picture was bleak — dwindling revenue, crumbling roads, and poorly maintained public facilities. Few believed Lagos could rise above Nigeria’s harsh economic climate at the time. But over the next eight years, the state began to transform under his watch — visibly in some areas, unevenly in others. Tinubu’s administration focused on boosting internal revenue and modernizing infrastructure, leaving behind a legacy both praised and criticized.
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‎👉 Economic Reform and Revenue Growth
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‎One of the most celebrated feats of Tinubu’s tenure was the sharp rise in Lagos’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR). When he assumed office, the state reportedly earned about ₦14 billion annually. By 2007, that figure had soared to roughly ₦83 billion. The surge was the product of improved tax systems, tighter financial controls, and stronger fiscal management.
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‎This financial independence paid off when, in 2004, the federal government withheld local government allocations due to political disagreements. Lagos continued to pay workers and fund projects without federal aid — a rare display of financial resilience.
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‎Still, the revenue success came at a price. Traders, artisans, and small business owners complained about multiple taxes and the aggressive collection methods employed by tax officers. For many struggling citizens, the burden of levies eroded their small profits and deepened daily hardship.
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‎👉 Infrastructure Drive and Uneven Progress
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‎Tinubu’s administration rolled out several road and urban development projects, especially in central districts. The Lekki–Epe Expressway, major drainage channels, streetlights, and early transportation reforms gave Lagos a facelift. Agencies like LAWMA were revived to improve waste management and sanitation.
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‎For residents of Ikeja, Lagos Island, and Surulere, the changes were visible — smoother roads, better traffic flow, rising property values. But on the outskirts — Ikorodu, Epe, Badagry, and others — progress came slowly. Many roads remained impassable, and schools and hospitals were still underfunded. The development story, though loud, didn’t echo evenly across the state.
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‎👉 The People’s Experience
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‎Tinubu’s economic policies did stimulate job creation, especially through construction and private-sector partnerships. Money circulated more freely, and Lagos cemented its reputation as Nigeria’s commercial heartbeat.
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‎However, the prosperity was uneven. Middle- and upper-income residents gained more from the expanding economy, while low-income earners struggled with rising taxes, rent, and transport costs. Public education and healthcare saw some improvement but still lagged behind population growth, leaving many Lagosians dependent on expensive private options.
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‎👉 Borrowing and Transparency Concerns
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‎To finance large-scale projects, Lagos borrowed heavily during Tinubu’s administration. By 2007, the state’s debt had climbed to between ₦50 and ₦60 billion — moderate relative to its growing revenue base. Critics, however, accused the government of poor transparency, inflated contracts, and questionable spending priorities.
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‎Supporters countered that the loans were a strategic gamble — necessary for building the infrastructure that powers Lagos’s economy today. In their view, the short-term pain laid the foundation for long-term financial strength.
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‎👉 Legacy and Public Perception
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‎Perhaps Tinubu’s most enduring legacy was the confidence he instilled in Lagos’s financial independence. The state’s revenue model became a blueprint for others across Nigeria. Successor administrations — Fashola, Ambode, and Sanwo-Olu — all built on the framework he established.
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‎Yet, not all Lagosians shared in that pride. For many, the supposed success story felt distant from everyday life. While elites and investors saw progress, the average citizen often experienced only higher living costs and tougher business conditions.
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‎👉 Conclusion
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‎Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s years as governor marked a defining chapter in Lagos’s development journey. His administration revolutionized revenue collection, spurred urban renewal, and positioned Lagos as a financial powerhouse.
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‎But the gains were not evenly spread. The same policies that empowered the state also tightened economic pressure on ordinary citizens. Tinubu’s era was both transformative and unequal — a period of bold innovation shadowed by growing disparity.
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‎In the end, his economic legacy stands as a paradox: a model of fiscal reform that built a stronger Lagos, but not necessarily a fairer one.

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I agree with you 💯

martinosi:
Sowing Grace...You have to Sow in the Right Soil...You have to Sow....

Dont Wait for someone to favour you SOW!!!

If you have N10 Naira SOW!!!

If you have N100 Naira SOW!!!

If you have N1000 Naira and you see a Widow/Fatherless in Need Sow!!!

That how the Windows of Heaven open and the Bless come down on you!!!

I claim and receive this in Jesus name🙏🏿

martinosi:
WHO TOLD U THAT ITS OVER....

WHICH DIVINE DIMENSION ARE YOU SPEAKING FROM...?

ARE YOU SPEAKING FROM THE THIRD DAY IN ETERNITY OR FROM YOUR DAY IN TIME..

I rebuke that Word....Its Not Over...its a Word Spoken from Eternity into Time and will live on from everlasting to Everlasting!

I Decree Money Cometh to Teachers Now in Jesus Name

I Decree Plenty Money Cometh Now to Nigerian Teachers in Jesus Name

I Speak as an Authority in the Realm of the Spirit who has proved himself by Word and Deed
that SUPERNATUAL MONEY COMES TO TEACHERS IN JESUS NAME

This is great.

I will really appreciate if you can as well include me in this financial blessing.

Thank you.

martinosi:
I have Shown by Word and Example that the Seed is the Source of Prosperity...

I have Shown by Example that your need to have a Grace to Sow

I show by Example that the Heart and the Hand have to be united to sow

I have not come here and begged anyone for money

I have not asked anyone for Money

I came and sowed by Faith and the Direction of the Holy Ghost.

I have posted the videos below for all to see how i followed the Word and have Success according to Joshua 1:8

So please learn.... Its Supernatural and by the Kingdom of God....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jsr8ieHmPWY

Good afternoon Sir.
I believe you are well. I have sent emails repeatedly to you based on your earlier request. I am still believing that you will remember me for the positive financial response.

I just sent an email to you again now. My email: barryworld19@gmail.com.

Thank you and have a great week ahead.

martinosi:
Teachers Stay in a mood of Expectation.....Supernatural Money is coming .....People who dont know you will favour you in Jesus Name


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmT8ZQk1XoA

Please, I am hoping you remember me today.

My email: barryworld19@gmail.com

Thank you.

Good evening, Mr. Martins. I hope you're doing well. Thank you for all your efforts. May God continue to strengthen you.

I expressed genuine interest in the blessing you have for teachers on the 2nd of this month. Initially, I thought I wouldn't be considered, but my hopes were rekindled on the 16th when you instructed me to resend my email. I was overjoyed and did so immediately. I've also sent follow-up emails as a reminder.

My email address: barryworld19@gmail.com

Your response, particularly mentioning that "the Holy Ghost told you to tell me to resend my email," significantly raised my hopes, as I had lost expectation of hearing from you. Please, sir, I would be grateful if you could include me among those you've blessed and will continue to bless. Thank you.


My email address: barryworld19@gmail.com

martinosi:
Resend your email.....The Holy Ghost Said i should ask you to resend your email!

Good afternoon Mr Martins.

I greet you well and also appreciate you for how you have allowed God to use as a way maker to many on this platform. May God continue to also make ways for you.

I have actually resent the email to you as requested by you. I have actually not got your response. I pray the Holy Ghost actually still lays it in your heart to include me in this blessing.

My children and I will really appreciate it because it will go a long way.
I actually bought their needed books at the beginning of the session and I have taken them for the First and Second terms. I can confidently say that I am doing a good job teaching them. So, I believe I am one of the teachers you are requesting to bless.

I am appreciating you once again and also in anticipation of your favourable response.

Thank you.

martinosi:
Ahhh its Saturday 19th April 2025 - Its another Sabbath..Another Geat Day for Righteousness!!!

I think my Sista Sinach can say it best - The "Waymaker" is Alive and well!!!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k28qCBwww0E

N'ihi na ị bụ onye na-eme njem m, Jesus. Odighi onye dika gi ... Eji m obi m nail na-efe gị!!!

Good evening Mr Martins.

I believe you are well. I have to once again appreciate you for all the good things you have done and will still do on this platform. May the Almighty God reward you & yours accordingly.

I will be resending my email again in accordance to your earlier request. I have also sent you an email via my email address earlier when you requested.

My email address is: barryworld19@gmail.com

I hope and pray that as the Holy Ghost has laid it in your heart to request for my email, This Blessing Shall Not Pass Me By🙏🏿

Thank you so much once again.

martinosi:
Resend your email.....The Holy Ghost Said i should ask you to resend your email!

My email: barryworld19@gmail.com

May God continue to bless you.

Thank you so much Sir🙏🏿

martinosi:
Resend your email.....The Holy Ghost Said i should ask you to resend your email!

God bless you for this kind gesture. I teach my 2 children at home since the start of this session (1st term & 2nd term) due to some financial drought. Do I also qualify for this blessing?

Thank you.

martinosi:
Teachers Appreciation - I Want To Bless 40 Teachers With 50,000 Naira April 2025

Notice Note - I have done this previously a few years ago (July 2019 Thread)

Please people do not post your personal details ie - telephone and account details on this thread, i did not ask for it to be posted here, Please protect your personal data thank you!

Hello All I hope 2025 is going well for everyone

I am doing a Teachers Appreciation Gift for April 2025. I did the Last one in April & July 2019 (You can check that Thread)

I am doing this as i was in Nigeria Earlier this Year and went to a few schools and saw how teacher are Struggling Financially

I want to bless 40 New Graduate Teachers or Nigerians who are teaching in Nigeria Secondary Schools with 50,000 Naira each

I know it may not be a big amount but i am following the principle that what you make
happen for others God will Make Happen for you - Matthew 7:12

Its Wednesday 2nd April 2025 so i going to respond to the first 5 Male Teachers and first 5 Female Teachers in Four Batches making 40 Teachers.

You must respond by sending the following details below to my email address :

1 - Full Name and Naira-land ID Name (So i will post an abbreviation of your ID name on the thread
when the transfer is made - Check the post i did in July 2019 for confirmation that i paid the funds)

2 - University in Nigeria that you Graduated from (Its must be Federal or State University - No Private University Graduates and dont ask me why, it is obvious)

3 - Telephone Number

4 - Name of School that you teach at.

5 - Bank Details

6 - School Address and Telephone Number so that i can confirm that you are teaching there

7 - I will also pick out 2 Teachers 1 Male and 1 Female and pay for their Masters Degree Course in Nigeria
if they are planing to study further

I will make the Transfer on the 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th April 2025

Here is my email: martin.osi@gmx.com

If you have face-book please send the link so we can also connect.

O.K God Bless Guys and i waiting for the first 40 to contact me Regards

Please Note: I will Post the Transfer slips ( In a Sanitized Version) so people will know that this was Real AGAIN like July 2019!!!

God Bless!!!

M.O

mayorall:
That's the minimum eligibility criteria. Then you will now compete with everyone that met the eligibility criteria. Just 180 post since 2017 (7 years) is low among other participants. That's average of 25 posts per year which signals alternative moniker or little contribution. I hope this helps.

@mayorall, I have over 100 posts.

All the same, this is a very good & great gesture👍🏿. The significance of this on people's lives in this present time goes beyond even your imagination I can tell you. 💪🏿

Good morning @mayorall. I believe I am qualified for this CSR but you have chosen me despite declaration of interest from the first day. Please, this is not fair.

mayorall:
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Kindly quote me with your account number and first name on a different thread. I will be sending out the payment tonight. Thanks

I stopped at 12:31pm December 15.

I wish my name was there. This will go a long way for me at this trying time 🙏🏿. Thank you.

I hereby apply for this and May God continue to bless everyone behind this CSR abundantly. I appreciate you so much for this opportunity. Thank you.

Well done 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

Shouldn't the school being a private one at that be held accountable as well for negligence... where were the supposed authority when this scenario transpired for such a lengthy period?

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Welcome to Nigeria.

Please, I need the free book. worldcolony19@gmail.com. Thank you