Paolo Lauda

just for the fun of it.

[Paolo Lauda @pao_lauda]

My simple take,
The north don't know it yet but Buhari coming back to power would be our political undoing,the last of their type to rule cause something is coming Nd the Kardashians won't save you. Brace for impact some would rejoice some would weep. #ItsGodperfectplan

[Paolo Lauda @pao_lauda]

@engrsadik Hello, good day can you kindly dm? Would love to make an enquiry. I did request you dm as I can't message you. Thank you

[Paolo Lauda @pao_lauda]

@Osi_Suave @Wizarab10 If you built all these from the ground as you have pointed, why then let or seek credibility or recognition in the hands of others?

[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

The Farouk Controversy and the Question of Public Responsibility

One of the most talked-about public controersies in recent times is the allegation surrounding Farouk Ahmed. Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, alleged that Mr. Farouk, Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), spent about $5 million on the secondary school education of his four children in Switzerland. He called for a full investigation and public explanation.

At current exchange rates, $5 million is approximately ₦7.5 billion. In a country with over 18 million out-of-school children — the highest number in the world — this revelation inevitably raises questions of proportionality, public trust, and moral responsibility.

Education is one of the greatest legacies a parent can give a child. No reasonable person begrudges parents for investing in their children’s future. Plato, in The Republic, reminds us that “education and upbringing are what make good human beings,” warning that neglect of education harms not just individuals but the entire constitution of society.

The issue here, therefore, is not education itself, but scale, context, and moral consequence, especially when such spending is attributed to a public official in a country with extreme inequality.

What ₦7.5 Billion Could Do at Home

With ₦7.5 billion, it would be possible to build 25 school blocks, at ₦35 million per block, fully covering construction, furnishing, and basic learning infrastructure. This amounts to ₦875 million in capital expenditure.

Each block contains 6 classrooms.Each classroom accommodates 40 students.

That means:

240 students per block
25 blocks × 240 students = 6,000 students educated every year
Each block would employ 18 teachers, giving a total of 450 teachers. At a monthly salary of ₦125,000, each teacher earns ₦1.5 million per year, bringing the total annual wage bill to ₦675 million. After construction (₦875 million) and one full year of teacher salaries (₦675 million), total expenditure is ₦1.55 billion. This leaves ₦5.95 billion from the original ₦7.5 billion.

Making the System Self-Sustaining

If the remaining ₦5.95 billion is invested in Nigerian government bonds at 19%, it would yield approximately ₦1.13 billion annually.

From this yield, allocating ₦10 million per school block per year for libraries, laboratories, utilities, learning materials, meals, and maintenance would cost:

₦250 million annually (₦10m × 25 blocks)This still leaves ₦880 million per year. From this balance:
₦675 million comfortably pays teachers’ salaries every year
Over ₦200 million remains as surplus, ensuring reserves, expansion, and long-term stability
In effect, the system becomes permanently self-funding, without touching the original capital.

A Moral Contrast (Corrected)

In simple terms, the amount allegedly spent on the education of four children could establish a self-sustaining education ecosystem that:
Educates 6,000 Nigerian children every year
Employs 450 teachers.
Ironically, Nigerian children educated abroad would benefit even more if those who remain at home were educated to comparable standards to work for them and with them when they return. An educated society produces better governance, safer communities, stronger institutions, and a more dignified nation. It is a win-win.

The Larger Question Nigeria has a population of about 240 million people. In a system described by former British Prime Minister David Cameron as “fantastically corrupt,” and by the U.S. President Donald Trump as “a now disgraced country,” it is reasonable to assume that there are at least 2,400 individuals - just 0.0001% of the population - who, like the Farouks, have access to extraordinary resources largely derived from public office.

If 2,400 individuals each sacrificed $5 million, it will achieve the following:

[Paolo Lauda @pao_lauda]

@RnaudBertrand @Mayoveli you would love this read

[Paolo Lauda @pao_lauda]

all If their suffering ends their prayers and praise would diminish. Hmmmm is God selective?

[Paolo Lauda @pao_lauda]

Is God selective? hallelujah challenge is all over the tl and I am seeing testimonies just like Pst Jerry every morning prayers, I see it everywhere, hear it everywhere but still my nation fails. Is God selective or he only heals the sick then a little sprinkle of provision here

[Paolo Lauda @pao_lauda]

and there Or do we pray wrongly when it concerns our collective interest about the nation? Its so many questions and thoughts I wish we could talk about sincerely, I just need me nation to come correct! Is God selective or he just rather enjoys the agony of the black race? After

[Paolo Lauda @pao_lauda]

"But more importantly, credit must go to PBAT for doing what no other leader before him had the political will to execute"
More importantly, credit must go to PBAT for leading the charge against @GEJonathan at the first attempt of a better planned removal process.
HALF A TRUTH

[Femi Ote$ @realFemiOtedola]

Congratulations to my dear brother, Aliko Dangote, on the success achieved so far since the Dangote Refinery commenced operations. It is a historic leap for Nigeria’s energy independence and economic future.

But more importantly, credit must go to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for doing what no other leader before him had the political will to execute, the full deregulation of the downstream petroleum sector. This singular act has broken the grip of entrenched interests and ushered in a new era of transparency, healthy competition, and customer-centric service delivery. In a sector long plagued by rent-seeking, subsidy fraud, product diversion, and smuggling, this reform marks a decisive break from the past and lays the foundation for a more efficient and accountable energy market.

Yet despite this progress, there are still voices clinging to the old ways. Voices determined to resist change, even when it’s clear the tide has turned.

I’ve followed recent commentary around fuel supply issues and feel compelled to provide some perspective, especially as it relates to the future of this country, which remains threatened by entrenched cabals who still believe they can block the winds of reform.

But history has shown time and again: you can delay change, frustrate it, even sabotage it but you can never stop it. I founded DAPPMAN in 2002 (23 years ago) with a clear mission, to challenge the dominance of the major marketers and give independent depot owners a fair platform to thrive.

I personally structured the group, appointing the late George Enenmoh, then MD of Ascon Oil, as Chairman, while I served as Vice Chairman and Sayyu Dantata as Secretary. At the time, depot ownership was strategic. We were filling critical supply gaps left by an inefficient system.

But times have changed. Many of the original players have exited the scene, and those left are clinging to assets that no longer reflect today’s business realities . I advised some of them as far back as last year to sell their depots as scrap while they still had value. Nigeria now has over 4 million metric tons of storage capacity, most of it idle. With the Dangote Refinery now supplying fuel locally, the old business model is crumbling.

Zenon Oil pioneered the modern diesel business in Nigeria and grew to become the largest supplier in the country. We built depots to store our imported diesel because the market was import-driven and riddled with inefficiencies. But with Dangote’s refinery fully operational, those gaps no longer exist. We now have domestic production and local supply efficient, reliable, and proudly Nigerian. Furthermore, we must not fail to recognise the attendant benefits of eliminating the grid lock around the Ibafon , Tincan and Apapa areas due to the operations of the Dangote Refinery.

More than just producing fuel, Aliko has elevated the entire logistics chain. He has purchased 8,000 brand new CNG eco-friendly trucks that will distribute across the country with less pollution and fewer breakdowns, unlike the aging, rickety trucks still used by some operators. I know this business intimately. I was king of it and at the peak of it in 2005 (20 years ago) , I was conferred with the life patron of the PTD union by Mr Akinlaja. So, when I say the game has changed, I speak from deep experience.

[Paolo Lauda @pao_lauda]

If God speaks & we also agree he owns the Tithe?

Why don't we ask him abt who to give his money to?

In essence when you take out yr tithe, you simply ask God the owner whom/who/where to give or do with the money. Simply ask God! Except he does not speak like we claim he does.

[Sir Dickson @Wizarab10]

God is the one receiving your tithe and offering, but your pastor is the one getting rich.

Make it make sense.

[Paolo Lauda @pao_lauda]

@betgains @tobyasky @DavidHundeyin You missed the whole point.

[Paolo Lauda @pao_lauda]

Anyways! @Abdulrahmanleme @Advsola I am done tweeting. But pls note this. Things are abt to take a wild turn and there would be a new pivot. Every calculations, permutations would be void. Till then I wish all good luck. We in the end game now, we watch and we wait. #TheSacrifice

[Uncle Ruckus @Emarged]

We are in 2025 and the entire country is fervently talking about the 2027 presidential elections. Tinubu is living a charmed life. No pressure on him to deliver anything.

[Paolo Lauda @pao_lauda]

@Emarged @Abdulrahmanleme @Advsola said is because the SE has failed to evolve. Like they can predict that but can't clearly see it might all be ashes before the proposed date of complete evolution when the SS is vp or president 😁. Dey use my life play ten ten

[Paolo Lauda @pao_lauda]

@icons_closet @Abdulrahmanleme @Advsola which other region is evolving ? The NE I guess that's been ravaged with "false" insecurity I say false because we know its a psyop and a resource control fight. Using my life to predict like is pick 2 pick 3 check up.

[Paolo Lauda @pao_lauda]

@Emarged @Abdulrahmanleme @Advsola said the SE is not evolving and the SS that's high in stable electricity, best hospitals, highest gdp are evolved for a vp or presidential seat before the naive SE. Let's continue calculating politics like its ludo game.

[Paolo Lauda @pao_lauda]

@Morris_Monye @Abdulrahmanleme @Advsola says is because thy are evolving and politically savy nd they have left the SE region behind a region that seem to be the top(data wise) when it comes to voting in terms of possible national progress than more of evolving and political saviness. 😁

[Paolo Lauda @pao_lauda]

@OOlusore @Abdulrahmanleme @Advsola has gained that the south south would produce vp or president before the south east in 2031. As for now we can all keep kpeming of hunger, no light, inflation, mad high cost of living. Ah Yes! we are an evolving political people.

[Paolo Lauda @pao_lauda]

@icons_closet @Advsola @Abdulrahmanleme says evolving to continue in the same pattern of destruction, corruption, senseless greed is a worthy win for the nation and its people. Lool Buhari wasted our youths Tinubu wants to do another round.. let's clap they are strategist and evolvers. Sigh

[Iconuzor @icons_closet]

Nigerians you are the Opposition… It is your lives vs these demons.. Remember that

[Paolo Lauda @pao_lauda]

@icons_closet @Advsola @Abdulrahmanleme levolving but forgetting how poor we are, how poor our health care is, we barely even have proper labs in this country but let's focus on applauding evolving greedy bunch that keeps dragging us down the pit. I hate it when I have to say some on here.