Ideas leave a trail.

I am elated to be here. This hospitable City, Houston, is my fifth stop in an eight-day tour of eight cities, in three countries. It gives me personal joy always to meet with my fellow Nigerians and the many friends of Nigeria when I travel. -PO #POinHouston

I thank the Organizers of this Dinner/Lecture and, especially Professor Fred Osadebe, who served as the Houston Coordinator and his team. - PO #POinHouston https://t.co/RVTSCDSrJs

Our Dear Stephanie Onusiriuka have just written her name in gold. Having won a Gold Medal at the African Junior Gymnastics Championship in Pretoria, South Africa at age 11. Hearty congratulations on achieving such a great feat. https://t.co/SlhEPg4XDe

I enjoin you never to despair or be weary in contributing your quota towards nation-building in Nigeria. Despite the present state of insecurity and parlous economy,

We will have zero tolerance for corruption, and will cut the cost of governance. Our total commitment to transparency and accountability in government business is the only credible way to achieve limited to zero corruption.-PO #POinCalifornia

We will aggressively pursue human capital development in the education and health sectors within available resources, with a view to adopting pertinent global best practices in both sectors.- PO #POinCalifornia

Africa will remain the centrepiece of our foreign policy. We will improve Nigeria’s diplomatic sphere of influence via peacekeeping, trade, and investment initiatives. -PO #POinCalifornia

We will pursue aggressively modalities for raising the national internet penetration, as well as increased contribution of ICT to overall economic growth aid national development. -PO #POinCalifornia

We intend to lay special emphasis on critical infrastructure, especially Power to ensure a clear measurable increase of 200% of today’s generation, transmission and distribution within the shortest possible time through public private partnership.-PO #POinCalifornia

We will pursue intangible assets of good governance, rule of law, security of lives and properties, through an aggressive increase in personnel and equipment and inclusive training of operatives in our security agencies.

It can only take one visionary leadership and disruptive thinker for Nigeria to be put back on the right trajectory. Our vision and mission is to give full expression to our democracy by moving our country from consumption to production.-PO #POinCalifornia

Thinking through 2023 and beyond, we must think seriously about a leadership that is imbued with competence, capacity, credibility and commitment.  The 4 Cs, will be required to turn Nigeria around. -PO #POinCalifornia.

Patriotism cannot be imposed; just like respect, it must be earned through dedication, responsiveness, active engagement, orientation, and prioritizing of Nigerians in Diaspora. The ripple effect will be rapid and will rub off positively on the country's economy.-PO

You have the network and numbers to be able to negotiate the priorities of the government, especially during the election period as the one we are embarking on soon.

Besides voting, a citizen’s most coveted role is holding an elected government accountable. With your education, exposure and understanding of government responsibilities in your host country, and collective leverage,

One of Nigeria’s best brand Ambassadors, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie offers an excellent example of promoting our country and Nigerian brand products abroad. Beyond her excellence in telling stories that promote Nigeria in irresistible fashion,

In the New Nigeria we seek, we must think out of the box and at times, disruptively.  As government and as Nigerians in Diaspora, we must henceforth contemplate those global best practices that will confer comparative advantage on us,

Nigerians in the Diaspora when effectively engaged can act as important ‘trade ambassadors’ and ‘negotiators’ for the country, especially at the level of attracting small-scale boutique businesses.-PO #POinCalifornia

No country thrives economically merely by exporting its raw materials and importing virtually everything. Such a disposition weakens our economic base and employment capabilities.-PO #POinCalifornia

Nigeria can no longer afford to remain a consuming economy. While meeting local demands, she must transition into trading with manufactured and finished goods, and playing in the technology in the export market.- PO #POinCalifornia