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Saint Lucia’s Senate President: Majority of enslaved ancestors were Nigerians 

Saint Lucia’s Senate President: Majority of enslaved ancestors were Nigerians 

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Senate President of Saint Lucia, Alvina Reynolds has revealed that most of the formerly enslaved people in the country traced their origins to Nigeria. According to a statement issued by Special Adviser on...

Most Saint Lucians formerly enslaved people were Nigerians, says Lucian Saint Senate President

Most Saint Lucians formerly enslaved people were Nigerians, says Lucian Saint Senate President

President of the Saint Lucian Senate, Alvina Reynolds, underscored Nigeria’s and Saint Lucia’s ancestral links by quoting the result of a British census conducted on the island in 1815, which showed that most of the residents came from Nigeria....

Nigeria’s president delivers address to St Lucia’s parliament

Nigeria’s president delivers address to St Lucia’s parliament

Nigeria President Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu Visit Saint Lucia In a landmark event for Saint Lucia and the wider OECS region, Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre today hosted His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President and...

We’re Africans, Most Of Us From Nigeria – Saint Lucia Senate President Tells Tinubu

We’re Africans, Most Of Us From Nigeria – Saint Lucia Senate President Tells Tinubu

June 30, (THEWILL) — President of the Senate in Saint Lucia, Alvina Reynolds, has reaffirmed the deep ancestral and cultural ties between Nigeria and Saint Lucia, stating that most Saint Lucians have Nigerian roots. Speaking on Monday during a...

34% of enslaved people in Saint Lucia were from Nigeria – Alvina Reynolds

34% of enslaved people in Saint Lucia were from Nigeria – Alvina Reynolds

Alvina Reynolds, President of the Saint Lucian Senate has underscored Nigeria’s and Saint Lucian ancestral links by quoting the result of a British census conducted on the island in 1815, which showed that most of the residents came from Nigeria....

Many formerly enslaved people in Saint Lucia were Nigerians – Official

Many formerly enslaved people in Saint Lucia were Nigerians – Official

President of the Saint Lucian Senate, Alvina Reynolds, underscored Nigeria’s and Saint Lucian ancestral links by quoting the result of a British census conducted on the island in 1815, which showed that most of the residents came from Nigeria. “Of...

Tinubu’s Saint Lucia visit rekindles ancestral ties

Tinubu’s Saint Lucia visit rekindles ancestral ties

President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to Saint Lucia has been hailed as a symbolic reunion of long-separated kin, as the Caribbean nation traced the roots of its enslaved ancestors back to Nigeria. Welcoming President Tinubu to a joint session of...

Tinubu establishes diplomatic ties with Saint Lucia, offers visa waivers for OECS officials

Tinubu establishes diplomatic ties with Saint Lucia, offers visa waivers for OECS officials

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu on Monday, officially announced the establishment of diplomatic relations between Nigeria and Saint Lucia, calling it a “symbolic bridge” to foster closer ties between the two nations....

Tinubu proposes visa waiver for OECS official passport holders as Nigeria, Saint Lucia establish diplomatic relations

Tinubu proposes visa waiver for OECS official passport holders as Nigeria, Saint Lucia establish diplomatic relations

President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, formally announced the establishment of diplomatic relations with Saint Lucia, describing it as a “symbolic bridge that will provide a gateway in fostering closer ties between us.” President Tinubu stated this...

Nigeria establishes diplomatic relations with Saint Lucia, proposes visa waivers for OECS officials

Nigeria establishes diplomatic relations with Saint Lucia, proposes visa waivers for OECS officials

President Bola Tinubu formally announced on Monday the establishment of diplomatic relations with Saint Lucia, describing it as a “symbolic bridge that will provide a gateway in fostering closer ties between us.” Mr Tinubu stated this while...

Most Saint Lucian formerly enslaved people were Nigerians

Most Saint Lucian formerly enslaved people were Nigerians

President of the Saint Lucian Senate, Alvina Reynolds, underscored Nigeria’s and Saint Lucian ancestral links by quoting the result of a British census conducted on the island in 1815, which showed that most of the residents came from Nigeria. “Of...

Saint Lucia welcomes Tinubu, celebrates ancestral ties with Nigeria

Saint Lucia welcomes Tinubu, celebrates ancestral ties with Nigeria

The President of the Saint Lucian Senate, Alvina Reynolds, has emphasised the island’s ancestral connection to Nigeria by citing an 1815 British census that documented the origins of enslaved people in the country. Reynolds shared these historical...

Most African slaves brought to Saint Lucia were from Nigeria, says Alvina Reynolds

Most African slaves brought to Saint Lucia were from Nigeria, says Alvina Reynolds

Alvina Reynolds, president of the Saint Lucian senate, says historical records show that most of the African slaves brought to the island during the transatlantic slave trade were from Nigeria. Reynolds referenced a British census conducted in...

Saint Lucia: Tinubu mulls visa waivers for Eastern Caribbean citizens

Saint Lucia: Tinubu mulls visa waivers for Eastern Caribbean citizens

President Bola Tinubu formally announced on Monday, the establishment of diplomatic relations with Saint Lucia, describing it as a “symbolic bridge that will provide a gateway to fostering closer ties between both nations.” President Tinubu stated...

Tinubu Addresses Joint Parliament In Saint Lucia

Tinubu Addresses Joint Parliament In Saint Lucia

Speaking at the William Jefferson Clinton Ballroom, Sandals Grande, Gros Islet, the Nigerian leader said the move was aimed at strengthening institutional cooperation and enhancing Nigeria’s engagement with the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean...

Tinubu addresses Saint Lucia parliament, proposes visa waiver, education ties

Tinubu addresses Saint Lucia parliament, proposes visa waiver, education ties

President Bola Tinubu on Monday proposed a visa waiver arrangement for holders of diplomatic and official passports from member states of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), during a special address to a joint session of the Saint...

Tinubu Claims Visit To Saint Lucia Is 'To Advance Prosperity For Nigerians, Build Bridge With Carribean Nations'

President Bola Tinubu has emphasised that the time has come for Africans and people of African origins worldwide to take charge of their shared destiny by forging stronger ties and working together for a prosperous future. He made the declaration...

In Pictures: Tinubu addresses Saint Lucia lawmakers

In Pictures: Tinubu addresses Saint Lucia lawmakers

President Bola Tinubu on Monday addressed a special joint sitting of the Senate and House of Assembly of Saint Lucia at Sandals Grande, Gros Islet. President Bola Tinubu Tinubu had earlier on Monday proposed a visa waiver arrangement for holders...

Saint Lucia approved to join CAF as new shareholder

Saint Lucia approved to join CAF as new shareholder

The Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) is set to welcome Saint Lucia as its newest shareholder, following approval by the bank’s board of directors. The bank said St Lucia’s approval means the island will now begin the...

St Lucia: Apart from Lagos, Tinubu Hasn’t Spent a Night in Any State Yet He’s Spending 8 Nights in a Place Smaller Than Ajegunle – Obi

Former Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his ongoing visit to Saint Lucia, questioning the decision to spend eight nights in the Caribbean nation while allegedly neglecting states...

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