Ours is not just a Nigerian bid, but the African bid.

We stand a good chance. Our presentation has been well received.Moreover, we are not doing it alone but for and on behalf of the whole of Africa.

The trouble with military rule is that every colonel or general is soon full of ambition. The navy takes over today and the army tomorrow.

Our bid is maxed out. We could not do any more.

In terms of votes, the populations that are most affected by desertification may not be the most important ones. With a few exceptions, the authorities, including at the state level, show little interest in this struggle.

To place a bid on the table without Investor's consent is not meaningful.