Tolu Ogunlesi, MON
@toluogunlesi
Comms, Speechwriting, Poetry, History | Ex-@NigeriaGov | Fellowships: @harvardWCFIA @french_african @RockefellerFdn @NordicAfrica | Judge: @hodlerprize
New post: A story I've tracked over the past four years, in Abuja, Nigeria, reflecting a broader transformation taking place in African healthcare—accelerated in many ways by the harsh reality of #COVID19. nigeriaworks.substack.com/p/reclaiming-a… #HowNigeriaWorks #AAM2025 #NigeriaWorks
President of The Gambia, His Excellency Adama Barrow, offering prayers at the graveside of former President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura. The Gambian leader, who is in Nigeria on a condolence visit, paid his respects and prayed for Allah’s mercy upon the late Leader, asking that his…
Meet Colonel John Ijeoma, a Nigerian-born U.S. Army chaplain serving with the @DeptofDefense. He brings over 20 years of dedicated service, including three deployments and numerous accolades, including two Bronze Stars. Through his work with @USAfricaCommand, he continues to…
Today at @NASENIHQ, I hosted the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, to renew our strategic partnership with the @NigAirForce. Our collaboration continues to deliver real impact, especially on the C5 Rocket Project, where NASENI is leading the production of the…
Recently, local history was made in Allada, Benin Republic. Maj. Gen. Bertin Bada was decorated as Benin’s first-ever full General of the Air Corps. A long journey peaked with medals, drums, and a Yoruba hymn tune. But not just any hymn.
Heathrow is proud to welcome Nigeria’s largest carrier, Air Peace @flyairpeace to Terminal 3. Starting 26 October 2025, a new 3-weekly service will connect London Heathrow directly with Abuja, offering seamless access to West Africa and world-class service aboard a Boeing 777…
And with that, we said our goodbyes. Conventionally, one would be upset that he only looked for me in trying times. But friendship manifests differently to me. Friendship is not a roll call to be signed daily. I will give it when you need it, according to my capacity.
Yesterday’s papers. @daily_trust boldly called it. “Barring any last minute changes… Nentawe will emerge today…” @TheNationNews hedged somewhat. Said Nentawe “widely touted… but it could not be confirmed.” @THISDAYLIVE and @MobilePunch stayed away from it on their covers
Congratulations to my dear brother @ProfIAbubakar, newly appointed Vice Provost for Health at University College London @ucl A leader who combines science, empathy and integrity ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/jul/…
If you aren’t following the activities of the revitalised @NOA_Nigeria , you should. Loads of content from opportunities in government, to nuanced content on government programmes and policies, notices and other such people focused engagements. Irrespective of your political…
In June 2025, @AfDB_Group approved a ZAR 2.5B ($139M) loan without a sovereign guarantee to the @CityofJoburgZA a first for any subnational govt in Africa. The funding will directly improve daily life of Johannesburg residents. ➡️ bit.ly/44WYsNX
Semi Final Secured…✅ I am bringing the Gold-Medal home…!! Every step closer to the final is a victory in itself — the semi-final isn’t the end, let us hope for more..🕊️💨
This week (22 July 2025): The launch—in #Liberia—of the first of the @AfDB_Group's Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Banks (YEIB), by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and Dr. @akin_adesina. The Liberia YEIB is structured as a Management Holding Company with three Special Purpose…
Started with Only one Great Ife / In da unifass / Another Great Ife / Issa kantafeet / Great! Great! Great! Great! Great! Now we here:
The first Executive Order I'm expecting from the new President is one banning OAU students from singing that their anthem anywhere outside their campus.
Inspector Ogunlesi is the definition of resilience 🥺 #ToKillaMonkey
That explains a lot......... I thought it was the (mild) morning rain...
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Been checking @NERCNG website and social media for official disclosure of this info. Did I miss it?
“With this transfer, Lagos becomes one of the few states in Nigeria to gain full regulatory control of its electricity market, marking a significant milestone in the decentralization of the country’s power sector.” pmnewsnigeria.com/2025/07/24/lag…
Exciting news from Oyo State! 🎉 FGN Power Company is proud to announce the commissioning of a 63MVA Mobile Substation at Eleyele. This vital project, part of the Presidential Power Initiative, will significantly boost transmission capacity by
BREAKING:🛬24,500 people visited 🇱🇨Saint Lucia during the 2025 carnival season. That's a 26% 🔺INCREASE🔺 in visitor arrivals for the same period last year.