“I believe in Nigeria’s potential to truly be a great nation; the giant of Africa and indeed, a giant in the world.”

Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/10/nigeria-61-eie-11-light-hope-power-and-voice-opinion/ Speaking about Nigeria (October 18 2021 )

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