Nigerian Student In St Lucia Describes Encounter With President Tinubu As Inspiring

A Nigerian medical student in Saint Lucia, Bob Chikwem Amadi, has described his recent encounter with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a deeply inspiring experience.

Amadi, who is studying at the American International University in Saint Lucia, met President Tinubu during the Nigerian leader’s state visit to the Caribbean nation. The meeting took place at the residence of Saint Lucian Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre on the second day of Tinubu’s visit.

Originally from Rivers State, Amadi has lived in Saint Lucia for ten years. He recently concluded the basic phase of his medical training and is preparing to begin the clinical segment of his programme. In addition to his studies, he works part-time as a talent and brand manager with a local catering and entertainment firm—a role that placed him close to the high-level bilateral meeting.

According to Amadi, he was part of the service team supporting the visit when Prime Minister Pierre was informed that a Nigerian student was present. The Prime Minister then introduced him to President Tinubu, who paused to engage with the young student.

President Tinubu asked Amadi about his name, background, and studies, offering words of encouragement and wishing him well in his educational journey.

“This is an inspiring moment for me. Saint Lucia is an amazing island. I will describe it as a wonderful place. They are a very contented society and things are relatively calm,” Amadi said.

The highlight of the encounter came when Amadi was invited to join both President Tinubu and Prime Minister Pierre for a group photograph, capturing a memorable moment with two prominent leaders from Africa and the Caribbean.

Amadi also reflected on the cultural and historical ties between Nigeria and Saint Lucia, noting their shared food crops and traditions.

“We have always hoped that there are many opportunities between Saint Lucia and Nigeria. We share similar food crops and culture, and the connection is deep,” he stated.

President Tinubu’s visit to Saint Lucia marks the beginning of a wider diplomatic tour across the Caribbean and South America, focused on strengthening trade, cultural relations, and bilateral cooperation between Nigeria and nations in the region.