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Lai Mohammed Gets New International Job

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9 months ago

July 27, 2023

Secretary-General of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Zurab Pololikashvili has appointed immediate-past Minister of information, Lai Mohammed as his special advisor. Mohammed’s appointment was announced at the opening session of the 66th UNWTO Commission for Africa (CAF) underway in Mauritius, a statement said.

This comes a month after Mohammed got appointed as the managing partner of an international lobbying firm, Ballard Partners

The former Minister is expected to help the Secretary-General pursue his objective of making Africa a key region for the global tourism economy through his “Agenda for Africa programme”.

Speaking after his appointment, Mohammed said he is honoured to be the first Nigerian to take up the role.

He said: “I stand before you, deeply touched and inspired by your generous words of confidence and trust.

“With so much gratitude for the confidence placed in me by the Secretary General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Mr. Zurab Pololikashivili and with an unswerving resolve to honour that trust, I humbly accept the appointment as the Special Advisor on Tourism to the Secretary General of this great Organization.

“I am deeply honoured to become the first Nigerian to serve in this capacity. Nigeria is dynamic and diverse in terms of natural and human resources in the areas of tourism, culture, creative industries, technology and other aspects of our national economy.

“Having come so far and rising still, the Nigeria and Africa region in general is living and shaping the full range of achievements and challenges of our current times.“It is therefore inspiring to take on more responsibilities that will guide the development of tourism in a more responsible and sustainable manner.”

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More Pictures Of Beautiful African Women at AFCOON24

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3 months ago

January 29, 2024

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Entertainment

“Lagos Is Bigger Than Ghana” – Ghanaian Singer, Efya, Settles Music Industry Comparison

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5 months ago

December 2, 2023

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She said: “Nigerian and Ghanaian music markets are not the same. Nigerians are way more than we are in terms of numbers. Numbers really matter now. The number of people that will stream Nigerian music in Nigeria is different from the number of people that will stream Ghanaian music in Ghana. The numbers are not the same.

“In the capacity of numbers, Lagos is bigger than Ghana. It is like the music hub itself. Nigerians are way bigger than we are. So, usually when I see people comparing, I’m like, ‘Do you guys know?’

“There shouldn’t be any comparisons. What I believe that we should is that we should be more collaborative. Find our vibes and put them together to advance what Afrobeats is going to be in the future; for us to be the gatekeepers of our own sound. And I think that’s the power move.”

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British PM Sunak Condemns Transgenderism, says ‘Man is Man, Woman is Woman’

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7 months ago

October 5, 2023

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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has condemned transgenderism, saying people should not be bullied into believing anyone can “be the s£x they want to be.”

It also shouldn’t be controversial for parents to know what their children are learning in school about relationships,” Mr Sunak said in his speech at the 2023 Conservative Party conference on Wednesday.

With his party members cheering, Mr Sunak said people cannot be the sex they want, stating, “a man is a man and a is a woman.”

We shouldn’t get bullied into believing people can be any s£x they want to be. They can’t. A man is a man, and a woman is a woman; that is just common sense,” said Mr Sunak.

Mr Sunak further said, “We are going to change this country, and that means life means life. That shouldn’t be a controversial position. The vast majority of hard-working people agree with it.”

The prime minister’s statement has sparked reactions with LGBTQ supporters accusing him of spreading h@te.