KUNDI, U. M.🔬🇳🇬

Policy strategist | Lab. Manager @BioRTCNig | Job Shadowing @YorkBioImaging & @AICjanelia | Visiting Scientist @SussexUni | 2× Fellow @GlobalBioImaging 🏊🏊🏿‍

[KUNDI, U. M.🔬🇳🇬 @umar_kundi]

1. I wanted to extend my deepest gratitude for the warm welcome and incredible hospitality extended to me during my stay @AICjanelia with @ScopeShifu and the team. It was truly an enriching experience to learn about the groundbreaking work you've being doing. It's quiteAmazing

[AIC at Janelia @AICjanelia]

We have enjoyed having @umar_kundi visit to learn about the work that we do in the @AICjanelia and in @I2Janelia. Wishing him safe travels home!

[KUNDI, U. M.🔬🇳🇬 @umar_kundi]

The first time I heard this advice was from @SasDantata and now @gimbakakanda

Thanks a lots🫂

[Gimba Kakanda @gimbakakanda]

The rush to own a house in Nigeria has never been driven strictly by investment logic. Historically, it has been driven by uncertainty, by the fear that once the breadwinner’s income dips, or once he dies, his dependants may be left exposed. That is the context in which Nigerians rush to own property. Those who can afford more even go as far as building houses for rent, because even when it is not the most profitable economic venture, it is the only form of hedging most Nigerians know or trust.

At the heart of this mindset is also the awareness that there is no welfare system strong enough to protect one’s dependants. So breadwinners do what they feel they must do.

This same instinct plays out across the country, even in public service. Officeholders rush to divert public resources entrusted to them in order to acquire property for themselves, aware that the “opportunity” may not return, and that there is no reliable welfare system to cushion them when the income stops. In fact, their families and friends are often the first to remind them of this. In the end, personal financial security is prioritised over public welfare, and this is partly why we are where we are: a country with one of the widest inequality gaps on the planet.

Those who argue against the wisdom of spending one’s savings to build a house are often speaking from a different reality. Some have lived abroad, where the desperation of the struggling class to own property is not always considered a smart move. Others are financially informed enough to know there are better investment options than dumping all one’s money into property while denying oneself a decent life. But Nigeria is a breadwinner’s nightmare. Every day, you live with the fear that your dependants may not be able to afford the next rent if your income, or your existence, stops.

Where I draw the line is in building a mansion that nobody in your family can maintain after you are gone. I have seen this happen in Abuja, where families had to sell a large family house just to buy a smaller, more manageable one to live in.

So, perhaps both sides of the argument can agree on where to draw the line. Owning a house in Nigeria is not a black-and-white matter. It is not always the smartest investment, but it is often the most emotionally and socially understandable one.

[KUNDI, U. M.🔬🇳🇬 @umar_kundi]

@AhmedAdamu @ProfIsaPantami @officialABAT @OfficialAPCNg A dai yi shaani Amadu

[KUNDI, U. M.🔬🇳🇬 @umar_kundi]

@HadizaB85863870 To be honest why would you be in South Africa?

[Senator Shehu Sani @ShehuSani]

The denial of visa to The Chairman of BUA Abdul Samad Rabiu by the South African Government is an affront to Nigeria.They cannot have billions of dollars investment in our country and treat such a revered figure with rejection and contempt.Xenophobia is escalating from the streets to Governance.Its time to keep aside history and African brotherhood and deal with this matter squarely.

[KUNDI, U. M.🔬🇳🇬 @umar_kundi]

Congratulations Dr.

[Stephen Hitchen FCDO @SCHitchenFCDO]

We look forward to welcoming British pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for Hajj in the coming weeks. Please take note of the @FCDOtravelGovUK Travel Advice for Saudi Arabia, and keep an eye on our @UKinSaudiArabia social media channels for messages to make your Hajj safe and fulfilling. Hajj Mabroor.
https://t.co/9ij2WmBcF5

#No_Hajj_Without_a_Permit
#Hajj1447AH

[KUNDI, U. M.🔬🇳🇬 @umar_kundi]

@ShehuSani 😆

[KUNDI, U. M.🔬🇳🇬 @umar_kundi]

Intercalated Mbbs

[GOV.UK @GOVUK]

🚨 5 key changes for tenants from 1st May 2026 🏠

The new Renters' Rights Act means:

1. Landlords can no longer evict tenants through no-fault evictions - they need a valid reason.

No more bidding wars - landlords can’t ask for more than the advertised rent price.

Landlords can only ask for a maximum of one month’s rent upfront.

Landlords can’t just say no to pets - they must consider requests reasonably.

No more fixed-term tenancy contracts. Rolling contracts will give more flexibility.

Find out more at https://t.co/kpTuP2az0j

[KUNDI, U. M.🔬🇳🇬 @umar_kundi]

@dawisu @Elbildad 😄

[KUNDI, U. M.🔬🇳🇬 @umar_kundi]

@elonmusk @benmurraybruce no be so?

[KUNDI, U. M.🔬🇳🇬 @umar_kundi]

More power to your elbows 🫡🫡🫡

[Nigerian Army @HQNigerianArmy]

This successful strike is yet another demonstration of the resolve and operational capability of OPHK to sustain relentless pressure on terrorist elements, disrupt their logistics networks, and deny them freedom of movement within the Theatre.

The Theatre Command also wishes to reiterate that the use of motorcycles remains strictly prohibited across the North East operational theatre, particularly in Borno and Yobe States, due to their established and continued use by terrorist elements for movement, logistics, and attack operations. Any such movements in restricted areas are therefore treated with the utmost seriousness in line with existing operational directives.

The Joint Task Force (North East) OPHK assures the good people of the North East and indeed all law-abiding Nigerians, that ongoing operations will continue with renewed intensity until all terrorist enclaves are dismantled and lasting peace is restored to the region.

SANI UBA
Lieutenant Colonel
Media Information Officer
Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East)
Operation HADIN KAI
12 April 2026

[KUNDI, U. M.🔬🇳🇬 @umar_kundi]

@PremiumTimesng That’s what we supposed to do since

[KUNDI, U. M.🔬🇳🇬 @umar_kundi]

@YusufHassanW Same here brother.

[KUNDI, U. M.🔬🇳🇬 @umar_kundi]

@zyainy Kamashi akayi?

[KUNDI, U. M.🔬🇳🇬 @umar_kundi]

It was fascinating almost 30years ago, which was rather my first encounter to lenses. Today as a microscopist, I did the same to my daughter 👧🏽

[KUNDI, U. M.🔬🇳🇬 @umar_kundi]

@dawisu Mun ji mun bi🤝

[KUNDI, U. M.🔬🇳🇬 @umar_kundi]

@whitenigerian Do you receive any security report?

[KUNDI, U. M.🔬🇳🇬 @umar_kundi]

@yenyenpurehoney A visiting scientist @SussexUni

[KUNDI, U. M.🔬🇳🇬 @umar_kundi]

@BashirAhmaad @arc_bomai Saura Kai.