Andy Obuoforibo

Head Of Product @54collective_vc. Also Country Lead (🇳🇬). VC.
Chief Minapakabo I of Okochiri Kingdom.
Geekery. Global Village Chief. 🇳🇬🇺🇸🇺🇬

[Andy Obuoforibo @andyRoidO]

In my latest article, I say there's a limit to how close to the "Bottom Of The Pyramid" Fintech can get, unless and until it understands all the ways cash becomes the increasingly better product for users at lower income and education levels.

https://t.co/zTQlVAUerO

[Andy Obuoforibo @andyRoidO]

*Opens Twitter*
#LonelyAtTheTop
#COYG
*Closes Twitter*

[Andy Obuoforibo @andyRoidO]

@Medua1v @Dentalgiorgio ... led to some peculiar and questionable decisions.

But my take is that Obama is an outlier, like Trump. His approach to US foreign policy in Africa is unrecognizable from what we saw from Clinton, the Bushes, or even Biden.

[Andy Obuoforibo @andyRoidO]

@Medua1v @Dentalgiorgio 2. My opinion is that Obama was completely out of line with that "vote for change" statement.

Obama had it in for GEJ. Was it because of his frustrations over how UMY/GEJ handled the Al-Mutallab Aftermath? Or something deeper? IDK. But his loss of faith in GEJ...

[Andy Obuoforibo @andyRoidO]

I saw a lot of otherwise intelligent people claim that anything Trump didn't do in his first term, he wouldn't do in his second, and so anyone warning about new dangers was an alarmist and a fear monger.
As if you don't know how second terms - with no re-election fears - work.

[Keith Boykin @keithboykin]

Trump announces reparations for white people. He says he will ask the Justice Department to penalize colleges that consider diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and fine them so he can pay “restitution” to white people who he considers the real victims of racial discrimination.

[Andy Obuoforibo @andyRoidO]

Both options are OK.
Young ones starting out, understand this: whether you choose to live with your parents, or move to a pad like this, some people will mock you.
Ignore. It's your wallet and your freedoms.
Do what gets you to your goals with the compromise you're more OK with.

[Yem🌹 @big_yemm]

If you don’t have money to get an apartment, stay with your parents. What is this?!

[Andy Obuoforibo @andyRoidO]

I find it particularly amusing when I see specific people who have insisted that Nigerians voted against their interests in 2015, 2019, and 2023, now turn around and say it's patronising to say Americans voted against their interests in 2024.
Ah only 1 group can be foolish?

[Andy Obuoforibo @andyRoidO]

🤣🤣🤣

[Buna Pereinia Maebi @Bunaberry1]

Ayalla just dey force him water on people with him political power.

To see Aquafina for yenagoa na connection 🤌

[TechCabal @TechCabal]

In episode 5 of The Moonshot Podcast, we sit down with @andyRoidO, Country Lead Nigeria for @54collective_vc, to explore why more tech companies should be focusing on building solutions for Africa.

Andy dives into the unique challenges and exciting opportunities across the continent, sharing why Africa’s tech landscape holds incredible potential for growth and innovation.

Click this link to watch the full video on YouTube: https://t.co/pbRWQqzSqi

#Moonshot2025 #MoonshotByTechCabal #TheMoonshotPodcast

[Andy Obuoforibo @andyRoidO]

@SEzekwesili Don't make me blush, mami 😁

[Andy Obuoforibo @andyRoidO]

The compromise at the heart of America's current federal arrangement is that while Fed Law trumps State Law, States can't be compelled to participate in federal law enforcement.

Is it a sensible compromise? Opinions vary. But it's what's been on ground.

Let's not act brand new.

[Andy Obuoforibo @andyRoidO]

In the US, while Immigration falls under Fed jurisdiction, States have a right to pass laws governing whether or not State agencies cooperate in enforcing those laws. This is why California can have a "Sanctuary State Law" (the California Trust Act) prohibiting such assistance.

[Jeet Heer @HeerJeet]

This is in part because a lot of left-leaning kids stayed home. Don't let anyone tell you Gaza wasn't a factor. They're lying.

[Andy Obuoforibo @andyRoidO]

Referring to *generalised* "principles of Federalism" is irrelevant IF the law, doctrine, and habit in this *specific federation* contradicts them.
The US is replete with examples where States enforce State law against Federal law or policy. Abortion. Medical Marijuana.

[Andy Obuoforibo @andyRoidO]

Wouldn't be first time in the US we've seen Federal Law contradict State Law.
Abortion recently.
Medical Marijuana previously.
And on each of those occasions, Federal agencies enforced Federal Law, while State agencies enforced State Law.
This is neither new nor controversial.

[Andy Obuoforibo @andyRoidO]

1. The question put to the Governor wasnt about federal law (you've added that), but about *requests* from the FG for assistance. (which states can *legally* accept or deny).

2. Governor spoke about staying within the law, including passing State Law: