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PRESIDENT TINUBU RENEWS THE APPOINTMENT OF NIPSS DG, PROF AYO OMOTAYO

President Bola Tinubu has approved the renewal of the appointment of Professor Ayo Omotayo as the Director-General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru.

The appointment is for a final term of four years.

President Muhammadu Buhari initially appointed Omotayo in November 2021. The Senate confirmed the appointment in February 2022.

Omotayo is a Professor of Environmental Sustainability. He attended the University of Ibadan from 1980 to 1990, where he obtained a PhD in Geography.

He began his teaching career at the Lagos State University in 1985 and rose through the ranks
to become a Senior Lecturer in 1992 at the age of 30.

He was the Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences between 2012 and 2017 and the Director of the Centre for Planning at Lagos State University until he was appointed Director-General of the National Institute in 2021.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)
March 4, 2026

[A. Ayofe @abdullahayofel]

WATCH: Importance of the mother tongue- By prof Sophie oluwole ❤️🔥

Yoruba, God go hwlp us think right ooo.❤️❤️👇🤗

[National Institute, Kuru @NIPSSKuru]

NIPSS DG CONGRATULATES PRESIDENT TINUBU AT 73

The Director General of the National Institute, Professor Ayo Omotayo, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on his 73rd birthday. In his words:

“This milestone provides an opportunity to reflect on your remarkable journey as a leader, statesman, and beacon of hope for our great nation.”

Professor Omotayo commended President Tinubu’s steadfast commitment to fostering development, promoting peace, and upholding the values of democracy in Nigeria, noting that his leadership has been a source of guidance and strength, steering Nigeria through challenges with wisdom and resolve.

According to Omotayo, at 73, President Tinubu stands as a testament to resilience, courage, and the enduring spirit of service. He added:

“Your life's work resonates deeply, not only within our borders but also beyond, as an example of integrity and dedication to the greater good. Your legacy, built on the pillars of accountability, vision, and inclusivity, remains a cornerstone for those who strive to emulate your noble path.”

Professor Omotayo concluded with a prayer for the President:

“May this new chapter of your life bring renewed strength, boundless joy, and the realisation of your aspirations for Nigeria. May the years ahead be marked by even greater accomplishments and fulfilment.”

[Reno Omokri @renoomokri]

How President Obasanjo and Femi Fani-Kayode Set Up Colonel Gaddafi

Yesterday, I wrote an account of history, which was disputed by Nigeria's former Foreign Minister, and my esteemed elders Alhaji Sule Lamido. However, when I provided indisputable data based evidence to back up my accounts, the highly esteemed Alhaji Lamido, a former Governor of Jigawa, publicly admitted that my recollection of the events were accurate.

Thereafter, I received multiple calls from the dramatis personae, asking me to expand on the history class, and expose more detail of the event hidden from the Nigerian public.

The recent breach of protocol by the Burkinabe President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, whereby he approached and met the newly sworn in Ghanaian President, John Mahama, with a weapon, once again demonstrates the difference between Nigeria and Ghana and vindicates Nigeria's position as the regional superpower. Such a thing can never happen in Nigeria.

No less a person than Muammar Gaddafi tried that in Nigeria. Twice during the Obasanjo administration. And on both occasions, he was stopped and cut to size.

The first time was during the African Heads of Government Summit on Roll Back Malaria, which held on Tuesday, April 25, 2000.

Colonel Gaddafi's female bodyguards tried to enter the International Conference Center, Abuja, with their weapons, but where stopped by President Obasanjo's CSO, who had an argument with them and disarmed them at gunpoint before they were allowed into the venue with Colonel Gaddafi to join other African leaders.

The second incident was more dramatic. And was actually a set up. It was during the Africa-South America Summit which held in November of 2006 in Abuja.

Colonel Gaddafi had arrived on Tuesday, 28 November 2006, with about five huge planes which offloaded a total of fifty cars or thereabouts. The problem is that these cars were loaded with weapons.

Nigerian officials at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport told Mr. Gaddafi and his over 200 guards that they could not leave the airport either their weapons and would have put them back on their planes under the supervision of the Nigerian Army.

Colonel Gaddafi was incensed. He said since he was not being allowed to leave the airport with his cars filled with weapons, he would walk into Abuja.

Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, who was detailed by President Obasanjo to receive Colonel Gaddafi was concerned and called the President who told him to tell Gaddafi he was on his way to the airport.

When President Obasanjo arrived, he played with Gaddafi and told him he was on his way to Lagos, but that the incident would be resolved by his personal representative, Minister Fani-Kayode.

The President then took Mr. Fani-Kayode aside and whispered into his ear in Lukumi Yoruba to the effect that 'You are in charge. Play with him. Be polite and diplomatic. But those weapons are not entering Abuja'.

President Obasanjo then went on his merry way to Lagos, leaving chief Fani-Kayode to argue back and fourth with Colonel Gaddafi, who threatened to return to Libya, to which Chief Fani-Kayode said, 'We would rather have you stay, but if you choose to go, we understand.'

And when Gaddafi saw how resolute Chief Fani-Kayode was, he had to blink and fold and they returned ALL their weapons to their planes under the supervision of the Nigerian Army.

That is how you show that you are a sovereign nation. Not by having a thirty six year old unelected junta leader of Burkina Faso, who has turned his country into a client state of Russia, do to you in your own country what he would never in a million years do to Russia's Vladimir Putin.

By the way, when Colonel Gaddafi was allowed into Abuja, he was escorted to the guest house arranged for him by Nigeria. The first thing his guards did was to slaughter a ram and spill the blood in front of the door. Once that happened, Colonel Gaddafi stepped over the blood into the house (Defence House) and would not allow anyone else enter after him.

[A. Ayofe @abdullahayofel]

A wonderful appropriate pungent submission on IBEDC and it's atrocities by Senator Oshiomole...❤️🔥💀

This is why we need people of substance selfless and adroitness in the position of influence

[Rashwal Rashwal @RashwalRashwal]

''This is one of the best reforms undertaken by President Bola Tinubu...Northern Nigeria will be one of the best beneficiaries of these reforms''

-Mr Baba Yusuf

[National Institute, Kuru @NIPSSKuru]

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@Sportpilot2 @abdullahayofel Prof. Saheed Timehin

[National Institute, Kuru @NIPSSKuru]

The National Institute Policy Dialogue Ongoing now…

Dr Tope Fasua, Special Adviser on Economic Affairs, Office of the Vice President currently delivering the keynote on “Economic Development in Nigeria: Enhancing Policy Implementation Frameworks for Greater Efficiency and Impact”

[Dami’ Adenuga @DAMIADENUGA]

Only OGs can relate to this

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@DeeOneAyekooto Majority are paying greatly for citizens dishonesty

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"If you meet Kola Abiola today, what will you be telling him?"

Abdul Mumuni Abiola:

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Olamide's first interview in Bariga, Lagos, 13 years ago. A man with visions.

[National Institute, Kuru @NIPSSKuru]

*NIPSS, NNPCL Foundation sign MoU *

The National Institute moved closer to the realisation of the promise made by the Group Chief Executive Officer of the NNPCL, Mele Kyari sometimes in 2022 to sponsor a residency programme at the National Institute for five years. What looked prolonged was eventually given impetus by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the two great institutions. At an event which took place on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 in the NNPC Foundation Limited office; the corporate social responsibility arm of the NNPCL, Dr Bala Ture David, Acting Managing Director of the Foundation promised the full commitment of NNPCL to fulfil its promise of five years sponsorship of research to the tune of N100,000,000.00 yearly at the Institute. All are now looking forward to the implementation of this promise through the signed MoU.

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@Hardeyinwkah @vaa_global Congrats and more wins bro🚀

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@BashirAhmaad @BashirAhmaad add @Humanity First Nigeria provides relief to flood victims in Maiduguri

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@1firstnightmare @animolenikun The man beside him smiling is equally Kabiesi, he is the Olu of Imashayi "Oba Dr. Kuoye Luqman (PhD)