A defining moment as our Chairman, Abdul Samad Rabiu (CFR, CON), invites Aliko Dangote (GCON), President, Dangote Group, to present the award for ‘Most Outstanding Distributor’ for the year under review, to Mr. Chinedu Ezenyili (Ide-Oko), CEO, Chinedu & Sons Investment Nigeria Limited at the 2025 BUA Cement Distributors’ Night of Recognitions and Awards.
Cc. @asr_rabiu
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We were honored to host our valued BUA Cement customers and partners at the Customer Forum & Awards Night.
Their continued support, trust, and collaboration remain the foundation of our progress, and we are committed to building an even stronger future together.
I was also delighted to invite Alh. Aliko Dangote, GCON, to join me on stage to co-present the Most Outstanding Performance Award—recognising his outstanding leadership and transformative role in shaping the cement industry in Nigeria.
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Nigeria has had a trade surplus in the past 3 years. That is my reference period whether it is a flex or not doesn't matter. If we had recorded trade deficits, you would have referenced the same period.
Nigeria also posted the largest trade surplus on the continent for H1 2025.
There is no point comparing the nominal value of the Naira with a currency pegged to the Euro.
Is the CFA overvalued? Yes
Is the CFA pegged and backed by France? Yes
Can Benin Republic economy survive the pegged rate without the French treasury? No
Is the high nominal value a disadvantage to Benin Republic? Yes
Does it block their export and manufacturing growth? Yes
Has the unpegged Naira made our exports more attractive? Yes
We are still importing crude oil because we haven't made a significant investment in the oil sector in decades. We also have forward contracts and you can't deny the recent moves to attract more investments in the sector in 2 years, unless you need Jigi Bola.
Your point on the inflation vs. Wage lag is valid. We need to bring down inflation and drive up wages. That won't happen overnight.
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My great-grandparents and their 8 children. My guess is that this photo was taken c1950. Not sure what city—as an Anglican priest my greatgrandfather moved around quite a bit.
(The youngest child in this photo went on to become Nigeria’s 1st female Professor of Chemistry).
I am not an Arsenal fan. I rarely comment on other sides and their problems. This draw benefits us as Liverpool fans. We have not looked perfect either. But despite spending £450 million, we are working with a new team. However, I genuinely believe Arteta has no more excuses after this match. He did not setup right today. Never a shame to draw to a rival, City, Liverpool or even Chelsea. But this draw is on Mikel Arteta. Martin Ødegaard being out is not an excuse. You have Eze and you do not start him. If Saka is unfit, they still spent enough to mitigate his immense talent. Should Saliba have started immediately after an injury when Cristhian Mosquera has been perfect? It seems their entire strategy revolves around cross into the box. That midfield of Merino, Zubimendi and Rice signalled caution at home. The good news for Arsenal fans is that their press is so good they force quality teams like us (LFC) and Pep’s City to park the bus sometimes. Apparently, that was lowest possession figure for Pep in the EPL. How can Viktor Gyökeres show his quality without any creativity? From here on, I will stop being hard on Arsenal fans that think Arteta has reached his limit. I still disagree with them but I will keep quiet from now on. All in all, this was not a good game for a neutral. Arne Slot is enjoying his Sunday at Merseyside. So am I.
There are two sides to every story, and sometimes even more. One of the biggest mistakes we make is rushing to take sides on issues we were never present to witness. It’s easy to form an opinion based on what we heard first or who we like more, but truth is rarely that simple.
Every story has layers. People have different perspectives shaped by their feelings, pain, and experiences. When you hear just one side, you’re only seeing half of the picture, and half a picture is not enough to judge fairly. Jumping to conclusions can create unnecessary conflicts, break relationships, and even make you an instrument of injustice.
Sometimes the most mature thing you can do is remain neutral until you have the full story, or choose not to take a side at all. Wisdom is not in picking who is right or wrong immediately, but in being patient enough to understand before speaking or acting.
The next time drama unfolds around you, pause and think, Was I there? Do I know enough? If the answer is no, resist the urge to judge. Neutrality can be powerful, and it can save you from regret, this is a word of advice.