I’ve taken so many people to destinations across Enugu, including Awhum Waterfall.
So seeing that video about Awhum, i was really hurt.
Because one bad experience can undo a lot of trust built by hard work and dedication over the years.
safety is not optional in tourism.
I asked our young engineers to create a prototype technology that could fix election integrity in Nigeria.
The way it will work is simple: voters come to the polling station, tap their voter’s card on an electronic tablet or machine, and the political parties for that election appear. They then tap to select a party, and fingerprint or facial authentication takes place.
Once that is confirmed, the vote is recorded in real time and also sent to a live server where everyone in the country can see it in real time.
This will be done in Enugu by our stars within the next 2 weeks.
They will build both the software and hardware components.
I’m raising a generation that sees solutions to every problem instead of dwelling too much on complaining.
This morning, our stars have made progress with their drones. Low cost drones for security and hospitals in the South East.
Some of these children are from remote villages, and you can see how exceptional they have become with little access.
I thank Rainbow Bridge College Enugu for this partnership with ISEE. They will be the first true technical school that aligns with our mission in the South East.
Our future is exciting.
Listen to this important announcement regarding the 2027 South East Maths and Science Olympiad.
We currently have 41,246 students registered for the competition.
MY ADDRESS TO MARK THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE 2027 PRESIDENTIAL AND NATIONAL ASSEMBLY CAMPAIGNS
21 August 2026
Dear Compatriots,
Members of the Press,
Distinguished ladies and gentlemen,
Wednesday, 19 August 2026, marked the official start of the campaign period for the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections.
There is no doubt that this is a defining moment for our democracy. This moment gives Nigerians the opportunity to assess the records, ideas, and plans of those seeking their mandate to lead their country at a time of grave uncertainty in our rapidly changing world.
I consider myself quite privileged to be one of those seeking your mandate to deal with these challenges facing our country.
I enter this contest with one firm conviction: Nigeria can work, and Nigeria must work.
Nigeria faces several serious challenges. Some of them are indeed of existential proportions.
According to the IMF, 63%, or over 140 million Nigerians, live at or below the national poverty line, while humanitarian agencies estimate that 35 million people will need food assistance during the 2026 lean season. About 3.6 million Nigerians remain internally displaced, largely because of conflict and insecurity. Each year, millions of young people enter the labour market, yet too many struggle to find productive opportunities. Weak infrastructure, unreliable power, insecurity, and the excessive cost of doing business continue to burden households and constrain enterprise.
These are more than statistics. They reflect the daily realities of Nigerian families, farmers, workers, students, and businesses.
Yet I do not believe Nigeria lacks the ability to overcome these challenges. We have the people, resources, market, talent, and enterprise. What we must do now is turn these strengths into security, productivity, and shared prosperity.
LEADERSHIP MUST DELIVER RESULTS
My successful private-sector experience, studies in institutions of repute on policy and business matters, and my service as Governor of Anambra State have shaped my understanding of public leadership. Government must manage resources responsibly, set clear priorities, and measure the outcomes of its decisions. Public office is not a reward; it is a responsibility to the people.
In Anambra, I prioritised the foundations of long-term development: education, healthcare, infrastructure, fiscal discipline, and institutional capacity. I do not present that record as perfect, but as an experience from which Nigerians can draw their own conclusions.
Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso brings a different but complementary governing experience.
As Governor of Kano State, he focused strongly on education, technical training, scholarships, infrastructure, and human-capital development. His administration’s investments in education and skills showed an understanding that the people are a state’s most important long-term resource.
Our experiences are different, but our conclusion is the same: Nigeria must invest in its people and manage public resources with discipline.
BUILDING AN ECONOMY THAT WORKS
Nigeria needs more than reactive reforms. We must focus on the questions that matter:
Are Nigerians better off than they were four years ago? Can they afford food, education, and healthcare? Can businesses produce, expand, and create jobs? Can young people find productive work? Can farmers work safely and get their produce to market?
🧵 Why We Built ỤLỌ: The Igbo Vault
ỤLỌ means home in Igbo — but this one’s digital.
A living archive. A creative spotlight. A cultural front porch.
This thread is your first step inside 🏠✨
#ỤLỌVault#IgboTwitter
🚨 ỤDỊ AHA OF THE WEEK 🚨
@Tourbuddy_ng isn't just a tour company, it's a movement rebuilding the South East’s economic future through sustainable tourism, destination development, and cultural storytelling. 🌍🌿🏞️
They have served over 10,000 travelers with group, solo, and custom tours. They promote sustainable tourism that preserves heritage, protects nature, creates jobs, and supports local economies, while running initiatives like environmental cleanups and a fellowship to develop storytellers and cultural ambassadors in the region.
📍 Product: Destination Development, Sustainable Tourism, Cultural Preservation, Youth Empowerment
🤝 Joined X: January 2024
They bridge the gap between dormant potential and economic reality, keeping heritage alive through immersive tours, environmental restoration, and groundbreaking initiatives like the Tourism Fellowship that trains the next generation of storytellers and cultural ambassadors. This is where the beauty of Ala Igbo meets the strategic investment of modern business.
Why they're winning:
They don't just take people to see sights.
They build destinations. On this ground, Milliken Hill is no longer a road you pass through, but a story of engineering and landscape you stop to experience. A waterfall isn't just scenery; it's a revenue stream, a job creator, and a lesson in community partnership. They're proving that tourism in Nigeria isn't just about entertainment, it's a serious catalyst for economic growth and nation-building. One tour, one cleanup, one trained ambassador at a time.
"Tourism is an economic development industry... A destination’s value lies not simply in its existence but in how accessible, well managed, properly interpreted, and effectively marketed it is." — Emmanuel Odama, Founder @Tourbuddy_ng
The investment.
The experience.
The Producer Culture. 🌿🚶🏾♂️
Follow them.
Build the economy.
#ỤdịAha #TourBuddyNg #SustainableTourism #IgboHeritage #DestinationDevelopment #SouthEastExcellence
I’m a Nigerian wildlife photographer, and every one of these photographs was captured by me, right here in Nigeria. 🇳🇬📸
Through my lens, I hope to show you the beauty, diversity, and wonder of our wildlife—and remind us that these animals are part of our natural heritage.
I hope these images inspire you to appreciate Nigerian wildlife, learn more about the animals we share our country with, and, most importantly, protect them for generations to come.
Nigeria’s wildlife is worth seeing.
Nigeria’s wildlife is worth protecting. ❤️🇳🇬
CREDIT: FATIMA YUSUF
#nigerianwildlife #wildlifephotography #conservation #photography #fatimayusuf #mfatimayusuf_ #nigeriannationalparkservice #wcsnigeria #wildlife
We now have 40,757 students registered to participate in the 2027 South East Maths and Science Olympiad.
This is now the largest academic competition in Africa.
We are identifying and grooming the talents who will drive Africa’s industrial revolution.
Within the next 10 years, we are determined to build the greatest workforce in Africa.
The future is being built, one child at a time.
A little over two years ago, I came to the U.S. from Nigeria at 14 with a suitcase and an obsession with ML.
Today, I'm 16 and working on Computer Vision + Robotics at @Apple
Recap:
→ Competed in Math & Physics Olympiads from 11y/o
→ Won Rubik’s Cube competitions at my boarding school, with a personal best of 18 seconds
→ Lost my grandma to an undiagnosed illness: one of the reasons I became very interested in AI
→ Graduated high school and started college at 15
→ Researched diffusion models for crystal generation, inspired by drug discovery
→ Prototyped robotic wheelchairs for people with disabilities
→ Worked on an EdTech startup, OpenClaw for Students
→ Joined @Apple this may on the ESCI org!
→ Went to @ycombinator startup and met of the brightest and most ambitious minds
My dream is to build companies that expand what humanity can do with AI
I'll be sharing my journey here! Physical AI, agentic systems, and everything I'm learning along the way.
Ugo is working on Computer Vision + Robotics at Apple, and he is just 16 years old.
And some adults are trying to convince themselves that Nigerian students shouldn’t be admitted to university at 16.
Anyway, I hope Ugo joins soon to mentor our youngsters in the South East.
I saw this video & it drove me back memory lane.
At the verge of my WAEC, my father decided to neglect me totally. Uncle Ola took a bet on me and paid for my WAEC. I could have ended up differently.
Help me find this boy.
I want to pay it forward. His WAEC and JAMB.
“Life happened.”🥲💔
Young man identified as Richard Abraham, one of the students who represented Aguata Zone at the state level during the 2021 Governor’s Debate, has recounted how he stopped going to school after losing his mother following a brief illness.
Richard was reportedly one of the best speakers at the debate and was given the title “Honourable” by His Excellency Willie Obiano, who was the Governor of Anambra State at the time.
He shared his story after one of his former teachers recently met him and asked about what happened to him after leaving school.
Richard revealed that he stopped his education after losing his mother and is currently working as a bricklayer to make a living.
Not sure how to thank Alex again.
I guarantee you one of these kids will be a founder/CEO of a multi-million-dollar corporation and will directly credit these sessions as how he/she got to the top
Well done @winexviv
My favorite capture of the night: The moment the moon's shadow split the sunset in half, leaving a diamond ring in the sky and a breathtaking view. I call it "Shadows on the Balearic Sea".
I'll have prints available for this one linked in my bio for a few days only.