Tinubu Banks on Tech, Food Security to Boost Nigeria’s Growth

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•Vows to align with models of successful economies, like Brazil
•Tasks diaspora Nigerians with nation-building, promises renewed prosperity
•House Speaker: President’s meeting with Nigerian community in Brazil moment of great historical importance
•Tinubu departs Brazil for Abuja

Deji Elumoye in Abuja

President Bola Tinubu has promised to fast-track Nigeria’s development through technology and food security, aligning with the success models of emerging economies, like Brazil.

Speaking during a meeting in Brasilia with a cross-section of Nigerians resident in Brazil, Tinubu emphasised his administration’s commitment to transformation through innovation, reform, and inclusive growth.

”We must bring Nigeria to the forefront of Africa’s progress, driven by technology, food sovereignty, and the courage to change our destiny,” Tinubu declared, before departing the Brazilian capital en route Abuja following his three-day state visit.

He commended the vibrant Nigerian diaspora community, and urged them to see themselves as key stakeholders in the building of a new Nigeria rooted in innovation, culture, and shared responsibility.

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, described the meeting between Tinubu and the Nigerian diaspora in Brazil as a moment of great historical significance, marking a new chapter in Nigeria’s engagement with its global community.

The president described his visit to Brazil as a strategic move to deepen bilateral ties and draw inspiration from the impressive development trajectory of the South American country. He stated that both nations once shared similar economic starting points.

According to him, “Once upon a time, Nigeria and Brazil stood on the same level. Look at Brazil today, its technology, its food systems. We must ask ourselves: what do they have that we don’t?

“We have the brains, the energy, and the youth. We have everything we need. Now, we must act.”

He told the Nigerian diaspora community, “You are the pride of our nation. Your diversity, your commitment — it reflects the Nigeria we are working to build. I salute you all.”

He acknowledged the difficulties citizens faced due to ongoing economic reforms, insisting that they are essential steps towards long-term stability and prosperity.

“Yes, the reforms are tough, like bitter medicine. But once the fever is gone, you know the cure was worth it,” the president stated.
Referencing his recent diplomatic shuttles, Tinubu said his government was laying the groundwork for global partnerships that could unlock Nigeria’s potential in manufacturing, technology, and cultural exchange.

He canvassed support for an upcoming voyage involving Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka, inspired by a cultural initiative he began while serving as Lagos State governor.

“If Wole Soyinka, at over 90, can still dream and act, then we have no excuse. The dream must be realised. The time is now,” Tinubu declared.
He appealed passionately to Nigerians, both at home and in the diaspora, to foster unity, peace, and passion for developing a Nigeria that everybody would truly be proud to call home.

Responding to questions from Nigerians living in Brazil about opening consulates in São Paulo and other cities, Tinubu urged patience. He explained that the government was meticulously managing limited resources to keep foreign missions running efficiently.

Equally speaking, Abbas stressed that the meeting between Tinubu and the Nigerian diaspora in Brazil marked a moment of great historical significance.
He acknowledged the deep-rooted historical ties between Nigeria and Brazil, saying they are ties forged through centuries of migration and cultural exchange. He emphasised the need to rekindle those bonds.

The speaker also lauded Tinubu’s effort to strengthen bilateral ties with Brazil, stating that recent diplomatic and cultural initiatives have laid the groundwork for future collaborations between the two nations.

On his part, Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State, who spoke on behalf of the governors on Tinubu’s delegation, praised the economic policies of the administration as transformational.

Sani said, “In the past, it was almost impossible to convince any investor to come to Nigeria, but just last year, Mr. President cleared a $7 billion forex backlog, a major intervention.”

According to the governor, Nigeria now offers an environment where investors can bring in capital and repatriate profits without facing unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles or foreign exchange crisis.

He credited the elimination of multiple exchange rates and improved transparency in the financial system as key factors encouraging investor confidence.
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Mrs. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, urged Nigerians residing in São Paulo and surrounding areas to continue utilising the existing liaison office until necessary upgrades were implemented.

Earlier, Chairman of the Brazilian chapter of Nigerians in Diaspora, Chuka Emmanuel, commended the president for fostering stronger ties between Nigeria and Brazil. Emmanuel pledged the diaspora’s support for national development.

He emphasised the diaspora’s role as a development partner, highlighting the rise in Nigerian postgraduate scholars in Brazil.

Emmanuel stated, “What we’re saying is that here, through the diaspora, we would like to be a channel to this national development.

“In that regard, we have started; we have actually been doing that for quite some time now in the area of agriculture, infrastructure, and, of course, looking for direct investment back home.

“To be able to do that, I’ve also recognised, Your Excellency, Sir, that human resources in terms of education is what we strongly need to be able to prepare the younger ones for tomorrow so that they can return home and participate.

”What I have done, Your Excellency, is that in the past one and a half years since after my election, we have had three PhD students at that time. And right now, in one and a half years, we have 296 here in Brazil. And all on scholarships.”

The meeting, anchored by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Hon. Abike Dabiri, was also attended by top government officials, including Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, as well as Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris.

Tinubu Departs Brazil for Abuja

Tinubu departed Brasilia on Wednesday for Abuja after his three-day state visit, which focused on strengthening relations between Nigeria and Brazil.
According to a release issued by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the presidential jet, the Nigeria Air Force (NAF) 1,
departed Brasília International Airport Air Force Base at 12:57pm (local time).

Top Brazilian government officials at the airport to bid Tinubu farewell included Secretary for Africa and the Middle East, Ambassador Carlos Sérgio Sobral Duarte and Ambassador of Brazil to Nigeria, Carlos José Areias Moreno Garcete.

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and other Nigerian government officials were also at the airport.
A guard of honour, led by Colonel Cel Nicolas, was part of the brief departure ceremony.

Tinubu had arrived in Brasília early on Monday for the strategic diplomatic engagement.

After his arrival, Brazil rolled out the red carpet and accorded the Nigerian leader full military honours at the Palácio do Planalto.
Tinubu later met with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and senior Brazilian officials.

Both leaders witnessed the signing of five Memoranda of Understanding, covering aviation, foreign affairs, science and technology, and agriculture—key sectors in Nigeria’s development agenda.

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IFEOMA MONYE AT 60

Tony Eluemunor pays tribute to Monye who introduced Lifestyle Medicine in Nigeria

Some people stand out because they diligently do the good works they

meet in life. But the comely Dr. Ifeoma Monye is way beyond that

group. Some others strive to improve on things and situations; that is

fine, very fine. But Dr. Ify Monye, a mother of two boys and two girls

(just as she wished) and married to the handsome Prof Sylvester Monye,

belongs to another group, rarer, more spectacular, so phenomenal, so

extraordinary, so outstanding, so incredible that they dazzle,

astonish or impress those they meet along the path of life. She thinks

of what does not exist and asks “why not”, then she strives mightily

to bring such non-existent things into being. Yes, Dr. Monye is so

singular, so distinctive, so exceptional.

Like in the case of any hero or heroine, it is easy to notice and

wisecrack that Ify Monye came fully prepared by the Almighty with

all the ingredients for greatness; fiercely focused energy, prodigious

intelligence, marvelous education, and passion not just for Medicine

as a career but for life and the living. There is more; she recognizes

no limits, mocks obstacles and appears imbued with the prodigious

will-power that can achieve anything she sets her mind to. From

sitting in her school-teacher mother’s class, because she was too

young to be enrolled in school, she insisted on taking the promotion

exam. Her mum humoured her by allowing her; she had the best result in

that class one. The average you and I didn’t start school in that

magical way. Ify the athlete? Please forget her petite frame; she

represented her secondary school in Basket Ball, and added Table-Tennis and sprints to it. She has the medals to prove it. And

she did all seemingly effortlessly as though she was riding on the crest of a dream and having some help from the wind. Oh, she

acknowledges such help…from the Almighty!

Turning 60 on Saturday 23 August, 2025, Monye came imbued with the

ideal trinity of virtues — heart, brain and courage — that unmistakable combination that produced the wholesome wife, mother,

careerist, doctor, and reaches beyond such rare heights to crown her with the halo of a consequential innovator even in the age-old

medical profession. And she does what she does with panache and as a service to humanity and God. And she does that whether as a mentor bringing up younger doctors under her tutelage, or taking youths under

her wings to allow Lifestyle Medicine tenets to embrace their souls, or just enhancing the quality of life as people laugh and celebrate

life during her “Dancing with the Doctor” sessions. Her birthday celebration, slated for the iconic and exclusive The Dorchester

(hotel) Park Lane, London from 5:PM on Saturday, August 23, would be a gathering

of top class actors in global Medicine, academics, politics, all walks of life in deed.

She fully earned the celebration. Everybody knows that to challenge friends or employers in their bristling core beliefs maybe to declare oneself an enemy, to risk ostracism, to call undue attention to oneself. At certain quarters it

requires suicidal recklessness to assert that certain “ogas” have

probably been a bit wrong in the ways they have been administering,

say a reputable institution such as the National Hospital. But such dangers do not dissuade Ify from a quest that should benefit humanity.

Certainly, it sounded unorthodox, sacrilegious and outright profane when Ify Monye suggested that the National Hospital, Abuja, needed

to have a Family Medicine section to serve the people better – over 20

years ago. The naysayers rallied against her…but she won in the end and changed the face of medical practice there…bringing untold

benefits to the Nigerian public even as the hospital’s coffers began to ring louder, also, as more money dropped into the coffers. She

fought that battle, making untold sacrifices, for years. And once she had fully set that department up, new challenges beckoned and she said yes to them like an old sailor harkening to the call of the sea.

Some careerists would waste a lifetime testing themselves to see if they have the courage to engage truthfully with peers within their own

profession, or at least to question what have been revered traditions or admit doubt that ingrained prejudices should be held beyond

question. But with Ify, frontiers of medicine must be expanded and changes must be welcomed. This innovator, recognizes no obstacles and

scorns boundaries of limitations. How and why? Please, don’t ask her because she might not know. Anybody who has studied the idea of the

hero knows that the hero/heroine just knows what to do, and Ify Monye

is a heroine. It is that simple … or even complicated, but that is the

life of a hero/heroine. Thus, just a few years after her return from the U.K, she became convinced that curative medicine alone was a

disservice to Nigeria and that a new way had to be found. She began to task her prodigious brain for answers to questions that never occurred to most of her colleagues. In no time she found her think-alike

doctors out there…and she teamed up with them to introduce to the

world a new branch of medical practice that should benefit her beloved Nigeria, Africa and the globe; LIFESTYLE MEDICINE.

In that fluid milieu, she was the one person chosen from among others in the entire world to give leadership to the practitioners of this

innovative medical practice that was being spelt out, being formed, being defined and was being codified. She was elected President to

lead this global body at its embryonic stage. Here, Dr. Ify Monye has

come unto her own – on the global stage, a local girl that grew up in

Nigeria, studied in Nigeria, went to the United Kingdom for specialization, but returned here to serve her fatherland. She rose

above all the frustrations that have hobbled millions of Nigerians in Nigeria to win world acclaim from…Nigeria!

Here, her courage has paid off as she is showing the medical profession the new way to follow. Courage? Yes, courage suggests a

deeper moral or spiritual dimension — the strength of the heart (Coeur

in French). I’ll explain further: The late American President, John F.

Kennedy, considered courage to be the first, the indispensable virtue;

with courage, he said, anything is possible; without it, nothing. Unlike love, which may be an emotion only, courage must manifest

itself in action. Unless courage actually does something, and does it well, it is just bragging. It was courage that made Ify to represent

her school in almost every sporting event she participated in, and it

was courage that made her insist on introducing changes that are, right before her very eyes, making the world a better place.

In the next 1000 years, students may still marvel at Julius Caesar, Shaka the Zulu, Hannibal, the Greek doctor Hippocrates of Kos (of the Hippocratic Oath, c. 460 – c. 370 BC), the Greek physician and

philosopher of the classical period who is considered one of the most

outstanding figures in the history of medicine. He is traditionally referred to as the “Father of Medicine”. History will surely remember

the person who introduced Lifestyle Medicine into Nigeria and Africa

and shepherded it in its first few years across the world viz: – Dr. Ify Monye. She coordinated the American and the European Boards of

Lifestyle Medicine, rallying them to a common course to work as an

entity for the benefit of all of humanity no matter how far apart the oceans have separated them or how diverse their backgrounds. Other

Boards have joined them to form the global body. I looked up the Global Lifestyle Board and found this: “Certification exam hubs for

2025 – Registrations via the National Lifestyle Medicine Organisations; Sri Lanka – Colombo – Friday, September 19^th; Pakistan

– Islamabad – Sunday, September 28^th; UAE – Abu Dhabi – Sunday,

October 19^th; Thailand – Bangkok – Sunday, October 19^th; Brazil –

Vitoria – Wednesday, October 22^nd; Malaysia – Kuala Lumpur – Thursday,

October 30^th; India – Ahmadabad – Monday, November 3^rd; Chile –

Santiago – Friday, November 7^th; UK – London – Saturday, November 8^th;

Australia – Adelaide – Sunday, November 9^th; Argentina – Buenos Aires

– Sunday, November 9^th; Saudi Arabia – Bukairyah – Thursday, November

13^th; USA/Canada – Prometric testing centers – Saturday November 22nd

to Sunday December 7^th; Hungary – Budapest – Sunday, November 23^rd;

Nigeria – Abuja – Thursday, November 27^th; Qatar – Doha – Saturday,

November 29^th; Philippines – Clark Pampanga – Tuesday, December 2^nd;

Mexico – Mexico City – Saturday, December 6^th; South Korea – Seoul –

Sunday, December 7^th; China – Beijing – Monday, December 8^th; Portugal

– Lisbon – Saturday, December 13th. Nigeria is already on the

Lifestyle Medicine world map – thanks to Dr. Ify Monye.

The American college of lifestyle medicine (ACLM) defines lifestyle

medicine (LM) as “a medical specialty that uses therapeutic lifestyle interventions as a primary modality to treat chronic conditions

including, but not limited to, cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. Lifestyle medicine certified clinicians are

trained to apply evidence-based, whole-person, prescriptive lifestyle changes to treat and, when used intensively, often reverse such

conditions. Applying the six pillars of lifestyle medicine—a whole-food, plant-predominant eating pattern, physical activity,

restorative sleep, stress management, avoidance of risky substances

and positive social connections—also provides effective prevention for

these conditions”.

Here’s a breakdown of each pillar:

One, Nutrition: Emphasizes a whole-food, plant-predominant eating

pattern, focusing on nutrient-rich, minimally processed foods. Two,

Physical Activity: Encourages regular and consistent engagement in

physical activity to improve overall health and well-being. Three, Restorative Sleep: Highlights the importance of quality sleep for

physical and mental restoration, aiming for 7-9 hours per night. Four,

Stress Management: Focuses on developing healthy coping mechanisms and

strategies to manage and reduce stress levels. Five, Avoidance of Risky

Substances: Encourages the reduction or elimination of harmful

substances like tobacco, excessive alcohol, and recreational drugs.

Six, Positive Social Connections: Emphasizes the importance of strong

relationships and social support networks for overall health and

well-being.

All work and no play? No, Dr. Ify Monye exudes what the French call joie de vive; “joy of living” to express a cheerful enjoyment of life,

an exultation of spirit, and general happiness. It “can be a joy of conversation, joy of eating, joy of anything one might do…a

comprehensive joy, a philosophy of life, a “Weltanschauung” in German.

Robert’s (French) Dictionnaire says “joie” is “sentiment exaltant ressenti par toute la conscience, that is, involves one’s whole

being.” Face her for an interview and instead of being tight-lipped as

most people would be, or worried about the right things to say, she

would answer your questions playfully, or almost so, saying the most

serious of things in a most jovial way. Oh yes, you will notice that

she has a sunny smile a minute and a full-throated laughter every five

minutes. You will leave her vowing to embrace Lifestyle Medicine

attributes – at least to banish stress. She cherishes God, her

parents’ memories, her husband, her children, her siblings, her

innovative and futuristic Brookfields Centre for Lifestyle Medicine

(BCLM). Walk into the reception and a piano is there and your fingers

could produce magic on the black and white keyboards – if only you know how.

An interview with Dr. Monye will leave you with a greater appreciation

of Abba’s music track, MOVE ON: “A voyager and a settler, they both have a distant goal/ If I explore the heavens, or if I search

inside/Well, it really doesn’t matter as long as I can tell myself

I’ve always tried”. Ify has always really tried and won laurels, too.

Yes, she has come a long way.

What she will achieve beyond age 60 is in the womb of time but her past serves as the unfailing signpost that her future will be more glorious because she is not alone. God has been her guiding light. She

is a prayer warrior and has always acknowledged that there is always a

benevolent spirit behind her. May God’s blessings be with her and may

her guiding light remain strong.

Eluemunor is a Veteran Journalist

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Zichis Agro-allied Industries Eyes Listing Shares on NGX

The management of Zichis Agro-allied Industries Plc, hasannounced plans to list its shares on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), revealing that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has registered its securities for public trading.

The Agro-allied company in financial year ended December 31, 2024 declared turnover of N289 million, about 119 per cent increase over N132 million recorded in 2023. The company, however, closed 2024 with a profit of N56.7 million, about 238 per cent increase when compared to N16.8 million in 2023.

The shareholders of the company at the AGM approved the dividend of 5kobo per share with an option for script shares in lieu for who elect to opt for script shares.

Speaking at the company’s 2^nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Lagos, the Chairman of Zichis Agro-allied Industries, Mr. Hezekiah Oshaba expressed that the company in 2024 was able to navigate headwinds and recorded a significant increase in turnover that impacted on profit.

According to him, the revenue from oil palm products in 2024 was modest at N14.28 million and it is expected to significantly contribute massively to the company’s toplineand profit substantially in years to come.

He revealed that the Egg production sales grew by 206 per cent from N50.59 million in 2023 to N154.69 million in 2024, while Chicken poultry sales grew moderately by 27 per cent as fish sales dropped by 52 per cent from N48million in 2023 to N23 million in 2024.

Speaking also, the Managing Director, Zichis Agro-allied Industries, Anthonia Akabusi stated that the company has positioned itself as a forward- thinking, diversified agribusiness with strong potential for exponential growth through vertical integration and operational excellence.

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