Ademide Adim Akpapunam

Rasputin 4/5/21 🕊 @InterLagosFc

[Ademide Adim Akpapunam @AdemideAdimA]

Sat down two months ago with Mayowa Idowu on 4th Republic series podcast.. we had a conversation about Journey into the political space and my experience working in this field!
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[Daddy D.O🇳🇬 @DOlusegun]

Here are ten important things to know about the State Police Bill as passed yesterday by the Senate including answers to funding, constitutional powers, scope and appointment of senior personnels.

[Barr. Barakat Odunuga-Bakare @thebbaproject]

Gbajabiamila Endorses Laguda & Odunuga-Bakare: A Strategic Consolidation of Progressive Leadership in Surulere

In a defining moment for grassroots democracy and progressive politics in Surulere, *the Chief of Staff to the President, @femigbaja, has thrown his full weight behind

[Ademide Adim Akpapunam @AdemideAdimA]

@OreOgunb I think it’s about context. In the Mr. Bwala case, if the questions and structure of the interview were discussed beforehand (assuming they were), then it would only be ethical to include what he’s insinuating they failed to do.

[S-Dot @Orteeezy]

Bro that’s a crazy gift. He can’t leave her ever

[Bola Ahmed Tinubu @officialABAT]

We face challenges head-on and remain steadfast in our commitment to engage partners and champion Nigeria's interests on the diplomatic front. We are confidently asserting our presence on the global stage, guided by unwavering calm, clarity, and a strong sense of purpose.

We are indeed faced with terrorism - a challenge Nigeria has faced for almost two decades, and we will not back down. We will decisively defeat terrorism and claim victory in this battle. Security is non-negotiable, and we will never compromise on this principle. With unwavering courage and a steadfast commitment to the rule of law, we will prevail.

Nigeria is one united family. We rise together, move forward together, and reject despair in favour of determination. Our future is far more robust and stronger than any fears we may have.

The task ahead is immense, yet our resolve is even greater. We will continue to sustain and build on our reform gains and deliver a prosperous and inclusive Nigeria.

We will spare no effort and leave no stone unturned in our mission to eliminate criminals from our society. We urge our allies to stand firmly with us as we amplify our fight against terrorism. We have made significant progress in the past two years and we will decisively eliminate this threat.

With courage and the rule of law, we will triumph.

Nigeria will be, and remain a reliable partner and dependable ally to its friends and a steady voice for stability. We also welcome the collaboration and support of our allies, friends, and partners as we strengthen both security and economic growth.

To the brave men and women of our armed forces and intelligence community united by purpose, regardless of tribe or religion, who serve fearlessly, fight side-by-side and sometimes pay the ultimate price, we express our deepest gratitude. Your commitment is our strength in the fight against terror.

~ Bola Ahmed Tinubu
President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces
Federal Republic of Nigeria

[Ademide Adim Akpapunam @AdemideAdimA]

What you’re worried about is worried about you IJN!

[vids that go hard @vidsthatgohard]

This is funny every time 😂

[Ademide Adim Akpapunam @AdemideAdimA]

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[‏ً @omgsidewalks]

can we normalize NOT confusing someone’s FREE time with their availability

[‏ً @omgsidewalks]

can we normalize NOT confusing someone’s FREE time with their availability

[Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, FCIArb @MrsBBold]

The Recent Ibom Air Incident - My two kobo.
I have read, with deep concern, various accounts of the events surrounding the recent Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Lagos involving Ms. Comfort Emmanson, and the subsequent actions taken against her.
A Thread

[Femi Gbajabiamila @femigbaja]

TRIBUTE TO A STATESMAN

From the moment I received the news of the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, I was left with a profound sense of bereavement and a consciousness of a loss that is too deep for words.

I considered President Muhammadu Buhari a friend and a father figure. He was a man of dignity and integrity, steadfast in his resolve and tenacious in his determination to follow through on the commitments he made, whether to himself or his associates, family or our nation. He was a statesman who occupied a unique place in the psyche and history of a country he loved and served for over sixty years.

Life teaches us the inevitability of death and the certainty of loss. We learn this lesson through grief at the passing of friends and family, colleagues, and acquaintances. Eventually, if one lives long enough, one becomes steeled by the anguish of compounding loss. Yet, ever so often, death surprises you even when it shouldn’t. Here we are, a nation in mourning, shocked by a loss we could foresee, but could never be prepared for because Muhammadu Buhari, the soldier, the administrator and the politician, has been so long a part of our national consciousness that it seems impossible to imagine any other reality.

It will forever be one of the great honours of my life that I got to know, work with and enjoy the friendship of Muhammadu Buhari. As Speaker of the House of Representatives, I enjoyed the unflinching and unalloyed support of President Buhari throughout the tenacious machinations of many who sought to use him and his office to undermine the parliament for the sake of political interests. When these machinations became a distraction and I went to him, he assured me that only the national interests mattered to him and that as long as I continued to serve that interest, I would have his support. As was his nature, he remained true to his word and thoroughly resisted those attempts to sabotage the House and, in doing so, enabled a period of stability that allowed the 9th National Assembly to be a legislature of policy innovation dedicated to the service of the Nigerian people. This, too, is his legacy, and it is a worthy legacy indeed. I am glad that I had the opportunity many times to thank him for his support and to appreciate him for his service to our country.

Like all of us, Muhammadu Buhari was not infallible. Over the course of his decades in the public eye, he made his mistakes and his imperfections were inevitably magnified by being in full view. That is the price of public life. Yet, despite his mistakes one thing was always certain, he was an honourable and dignified man, a fine soldier and statesman who loved his country passionately. Whatever else, we must remember that and honour the life he lived and the contributions he made to nation building.

My family and I extend our condolences to the former first lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mrs Aisha Buhari, the children, and the extended Buhari family for the loss of their patriarch. I urge them to be consoled by the profound accomplishments of President Buhari’s life, and the lessons of tenacity, dignity and grace that he embodied throughout his journey here on earth. To all his friends and supporters across the country, let us continue the work of serving our nation so that by our joint efforts we may achieve the cause of a nation at peace, prosperous beyond our wildest dreams. This is the highest tribute we can pay to the lanky general and great statesman of our country.

May Allah grant him Aljannah Firdaus and comfort his family now and forever.

Femi Gbajabiamila, CFR
Chief of Staff to the President,
Federal Republic of Nigeria
16th July 2025

[Ademide Adim Akpapunam @AdemideAdimA]

The speech that actually changed my life. Rest in Peace Baba 🕊️

[Imran Muhammad @Imranmuhdz]

"I Belong to Everybody and I Belong to Nobody.” - Buhari (29-05-2015).

[Ademide Adim Akpapunam @AdemideAdimA]

Hi, looking for someone who can teach me how to Dj professionally in 4 weeks… I’m willing to pay per lesson/session ?🙏🏾

[skyy☆ @Babystar44_]

Stop avoiding your banking app, go look at what you've done.

[Femi Gbajabiamila @femigbaja]

Yesterday, I had the privilege of delivering the Annual Public Lecture at Osun State University, Osogbo on the invitation of the institution’s leadership.

The lecture titled “Interrogating the Funding of Education: Global Versus Nigerian Perspectives.” A topic that could not have come at a better time as we try to fix our tertiary education system
I underscored a central truth that though education in my opinion is a fundamental human right and not a privilege , it can also be very expensive. In Nigeria, where over 1.9 million young people apply to universities annually and more than 130 public universities operate across the federation, the old funding model is no longer sustainable.

That is why, during my time as Speaker of the House of Representatives, I sponsored and led the passage of the Interest-free Students Loan (Access to Higher Education) Act 2023, a transformative piece of legislation aimed at ensuring that no capable Nigerian youth is denied a university education solely because they cannot afford fees.

And in one of his earliest acts as President, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu a strong believer in education signed that bill into law, affirming the President’s commitment to access, equity, and opportunity to all Nigerians. Together, we laid the legislative and executive foundations for what has become a new era of inclusive tertiary education in Nigeria.

In my address, I also encouraged our universities to take learn from global institutions that have successfully diversified their income through commercial ventures, research commercialization, and international student enrolment. Institutions like Harvard, Oxford, and MIT don’t just educate, they innovate, compete, and generate revenue through publishing, patents, and partnerships.

Nigeria can do the same if we reimagine our public universities not as charitable institutions but as engines of development. But we must also confront the deep structural issues: unethical practices, lack of global competitiveness, outdated teaching methods, and poor infrastructure. Reforming higher education is not just about money it’s about standards, partnerships, and courage.

Let us build universities that can compete globally, inspire students, and contribute economically. Let us through qualitative education erect ladders of opportunity for the younger generation.

[Ademide Adim Akpapunam @AdemideAdimA]

Almost forgot how deep Oreo was .. thanks for the reminder @Iam_DjOreo 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[Ademide Adim Akpapunam @AdemideAdimA]

Delta is APC!

[Festus Keyamo, SAN, CON, FCIArb (UK) @fkeyamo]

Today is the day the Lord has made in Delta State. Finally, finally Delta is APC! Thank you, Mr. President for your leadership that has attracted the best to our Party. Thank you, my leader & Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori for your foresight and courage in taking this bold decision

[Ademide Adim Akpapunam @AdemideAdimA]

5ive!

[NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA]

Pascal Siakam with @malika_andrews on the Pacers' new three-point celebration 👀

"We gon' pull it out for sure in the playoffs." 😅