No matter what. Sometimes to get to our next level in life, all we need is someone to believe in us.
Choose to believe in people. Believe they have the ability to change, to succeed, and to grow. The power of belief is the power to lift people up.
Working to make Enugu 'WORK'.
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
DAILY AWARENESS: Believe in People Tuesday May 31, 2016
DAILY AWARENESS: The Best Day of Our Lives Monday May 30, 20
Each day brings us closer to the Final Redemption. No matter what is occurring, that Redemption will happen. It’s just a matter of time. What this means for us on a more practical level is that with every second that passes, we inch towards that perfect world, and our perfect selves… simply because that is our destiny.
What a wonderful thought it is that some of the best days of our lives haven’t even happened yet. Have certainty the best is yet to come.
DAILY AWARENESS: The Purpose of Our Blessings Sunday May 29, 2016
Every blessing is given to us for two purposes: The first is for us to enjoy it, and the second is so that we may share that blessing with others.
Spiritually speaking, there is no such thing as “mine.” Every gift, every talent, every miracle we are given from the Creator, is one that we are meant to use to make the world a better place to be.
DAILY AWARENESS:To Be Happy Saturday May 28, 2016
Life has its ups and downs, but through it all, we can continue to choose happiness with an appreciation for the many blessings we have.
We don’t need for everything to be perfect in order to be happy.
We just need to be happy with everything we have.
Ebonyi must Go:Enugu state clamps down on street hawkers
There was pandemonium today in the state capital as the state government clamped down on all Street hawkers in the state.Traders along major Street,and bus stops were chased and their wares siezed.From prisons through holy ghost, ogui road ,imt/polo park bus stop etc
Some of the hawkers complained that they were not given notice neither was there any place mapped out for them to sell their goods.
Mostly ebonyi indegens who were among said that is another form of Ebonyi must Go and that is their only source of livelihood.
Monday, May 30, 2016
Police arrests 40 MASSOB members at Nsukka church
Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB-BIM) has raised alarm that the police have arrested 40 of her members at St. Theresa’s cathedral, Nsukka Monday while attending a special thanksgiving mass service in commemoration of 49th anniversary of the declaration of the defunct Biafran Republic by the late warlord Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu. . The zonal leader of MASSOB in Enugu North, Chief James Omeke said that it was surprising that police ambushed the catholic cathedral and quietly sneaked into the church and arrested the members in their solemn moment at the special thanksgiving mass for the 49th anniversary of the republic’s declaration. “The arrest, harassment and intimidation of the members would not deter movement for the actualization of Biafran republic but would spur the struggle to freedom; Nigerian government has not been fair to the freedom of Biafra. Meanwhile Enugu state police command through its spokesman Sp Ebere Amaraizu has said that no fewer than thirteen suspected persons believed to be members of MASSOB/Biafra Independent Movement(B.I.M) were nabbed by security operatives of the state command in the early hours at Edinburgh axis of ogui Enugu The members were rounded up based on intelligence information that that suspects had converged with with flags, T.Shirt with different inscriptions portraying MASSOB/BIM at Edinburgh axis of Ogui to commence protest march before the security operatives swooped on them. Suspects in their reactions maintained that they are members of MASSOB but of Biafran Independent Movement(B.I.M), stating that they converged to pray at the spot before embarking on peaceful march with flags in commemoration of Biafran independence. It could be recalled that the state command had earlier warned against protest by any group of persons under any aegis, maintaining that no iota of lawlessness will be entertained from any individual or group of persons fanning embers of unlawful act aimed at causing breakdown of law and order in the state as the command working in partnership with other security agencies.
Sunday, May 29, 2016
Toto federal constituency election inconclusive
INEC declares Nasarawa/Toto federal constituency by-election inconclusive
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday declared that the just concluded Nasarawa/Toto Federal Constituency by-election inconclusive due to cancellation of votes as a result of over voting. The Constituency Returning Officer of the election, Dr Wilfred Uji of Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State, made this known while announcing the outcome of the pol
Thursday, May 26, 2016
DAILY AWAERNESS:Any Storm Is Only Temporary Monday May 23, 2016
The Rav would often teach: “All chaos has an expiration date.”
When going through one of life’s tougher moments, don’t forget that any storm is only temporary, and the sky is made much clearer from it in the end.
"President Buhari Critically Ill, Set To Be Flown Out Of Nigeria" - PDP
The main opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party PDP, has alleged that President Muhammadu Buhari is critically ill and set to be flown out for medical treatment.
It will be recalled that the presidency announced that Muhamamdu Buhari was unable to go to Lagos state as planned for unclear reasons, however he received Ogun State governor, Ibikunle Amosun at the state house same day.
PDP also accused NNPC boss Ibe Kachikwu of bribing representatives of Niger Delta avengers with $10m. The amount was given to them after a meeting held at Transcorp Hilton Hotel,Abuja.
The PDP likewise claimed that the avengers short-changed Ibe Kachikwu by bombing Chevron’s Escravos tank farm in Delta this morning.
See tweets below
How to Keep Your Breasts from Sagging After Breastfeeding
Pregnancy and breastfeeding doesn’t have to leave your breasts droopy or saggy when you can help it. Find top ways to keep your breasts firm and in good shape, despite the several strains of pregnancy and nursing your baby…
Always wear a bra that offers good support. As your breasts become fuller during pregnancy, buy supportive bras that fit perfectly to accommodate the different changes in size. While nursing, you may opt for nursing bras with supportive bands and wider straps, making sure the cup size is the right one for you.
Keep up with wearing supportive bras of the right size after breastfeeding to maintain your breasts’ firmness. You may also wear a light support nighttime bra to prevent breast ligament from stretching as you move while sleeping.
In addition, always wear a sports bra while working out.
Good breastfeeding posture. Slouching or angling your breast down so it reaches your baby will make your breast droop overtime. Don’t lean over baby to nurse as most mothers tend to do. It’s best to use a nursing pillow to raise baby to your breasts.
When you stop nursing, maintaining proper posture – sitting and walking upright – will also help. Do not slouch!
READ ALSO: What You Should Know About Exclusive Breastfeeding
Lose your baby weight gradually after pregnancy. While mums usually want to fit into your pre-pregnancy jeans a week or less after baby’s birth, embracing a gradual process will give your breast skin ample time to recover and repair, curbing chances your breasts will sag.
Moisturize. Apply carrot oil, shea butter, vitamin E oil or cocoa butter to your breasts daily to boost breast skin suppleness and elasticity. This will also promote recovery from all the stretching that took place during pregnancy, reducing the appearance of stretch marks on the breasts.
READ ALSO: See How Breastfeeding Could Reduce Your Risk Of Breast Cancer
Massage with hot and cold water.Massage your breasts, switching between hot and cold water. You can do this while taking a shower, ending the massage with cold water. While the hot water boosts blood circulation, the cold water helps tone and tighten breast skin.
You can also massage with a warm wet towel, and subsequently use ice cubes to massage in circular motion for about one minute.
Exercise. If your doctor approves, including strength training exercises such as push-ups in your routine will generally improve your muscle tone and this will have impact on your breasts’ appearance as well.
Working out your core and back muscles will also help correct bad posture which can make your breasts sag.
Eat the right foods. Some experts advise nursing mums should eat more foods, including fruits, vegetables, diary, nuts and seeds, which are rich in healthy fats, proteins, antioxidants and vitamins to improve overall skin elasticity and prevent sagging.
FG, states, LGs allocation reduce by N18.2 billion from last month
, Abuja Bureau Chief ABUJA—The Federal Government, states and local governments have shared N281.500 billion from federation revenue that accrued to the nation in the month of April. The figure represented a decline of about N18.2 billion compared to the N299.74 billion shared last month. The Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, who briefed journalists at the end of the Federation Account Allocation Committee, FAAC, meeting in Abuja yesterday, blamed low oil receipts for the low revenue. The Federal Government took N110.612 billion; states, N82. 663 billion and local governments, N60.904 billion. Oil-producing states got an additional N15 billion in derivation. The revenue collection agencies deducted costs of collection under which the Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, took N4.822 billion; Nigeria Customs Service, N2.489 billion, while Department of Petroleum Resources, DPR, got N1.198 billion.
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
Photo: Police arrest some Fulani Herdsmen responsible for Nimbo community attack in Enugu
The Nigerian police have arrested five suspects namely Mohammed Zurai, Ciroma Musa, Sale Adamu, Suleiman Laute and Haruna Laute, allegedly involved in the midnight attack that left at least 20 people dead in Nimbo community in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area, Enugu State.
A statement released by police spokesperson, Olabisi Kolawole, said the Inspector General’s Intelligence Response Team (IRT) carried out the operation based on credible intelligence.
This successfully lead to their arrest and also a recovery of a Gionee L88 mobile phone with a memory card that contains a video recording of the massacre in the community.
Dead body of Sen Dr Offia Nwali who lost his entire Family in 1983 air crash in Enugu found in a pond
Police recover senator’s corpse from pond
Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State
The Ebonyi Police Command has confirmed the retrieval of the corpse of a Second Republic Senator, Dr Offia Nwali, from a pond behind his house.
ASP George Okafor, the Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), made the confirmation in Abakaliki.
He said Nwali’s corpse was found in a pond at the back of his building in his hometown of Ameka, Ezza South Local Government Area, at the weekend.
“We cannot establish whether he drowned inside the pond or whether he was killed but investigations have commenced to unravel the mystery behind his death.
“We have not made any arrest so far but we assure the citizens of the state that we would ensure that the matter is investigated to its logical conclusion,” he said.
Meanwhile, Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi has described the death of 74-year-old Nwali as a ‘monumental loss’ to the state and nation.
Umahi, who commiserated with Nwali’s family during a condolence visit on Tuesday, described him as a great scientist and patriotic Nigerian.
“His death is shocking to all citizens of the state as his life which was full of mysteries, embodied truth and commitment to the state’s cause,” he said.
The governor who was accompanied by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Bernard Odoh, and top government officials, urged Nwali’s children to immortalise him.
“You should live just and principled lives which your late father epitomised during his sojourn on earth .
“The state government would assist the family during his burial and afterwards while upholding the legacies he left behind,” he said.
Nwali’s first son, Oguzor, said that his corpse had been deposited at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki mortuary.
Oguzor described his father as a legend, noting that his love for the unity of the state, Igbo race and Nigeria, knew no bounds.
Nwali was one of the first Africans to obtain a doctorate degree in Computer and Analytical Studies from Harvard University, U.S.
His return to Nigeria in 1972 was facilitated by a former Inspector General of Police, Muhammadu Yusuf, as he was appointed Chairman of the School Board by the then East Central State Government.
He represented Abakaliki Senatorial District at the National Assembly from 1979 to 1983 and was the first individual to submit a written request for the creation of Ebonyi on Oct. 10, 1979.
Nwali lost his entire family in a Forker 28-plane crash at the Enugu Airport in 1983 but later remarried.
The Police Command in Ebonyi also confirmed the retrieval of the corpses of two students of Federal Government College, Okposi in Ohaoazara Local Government Area, from a stream in the area.
See bad state(potholes) of Enugu Airport runway (Photos)
This is the runway of the Enugu Airport
"This is extremely dangerous. Truth is, planes shouldn't be landing on this runway at all! Pot holes everywhere and they have tried patching the holes with cement, and the runway is made of asphalt. It doesn't make any sense. This is a disaster waiting to happen. I'm genuinely concerned and this needs attention ASAP. Some of the pilots have since refused to fly to Enugu due to the current situation. People's lives are at stake!" she wrote. See more photos after the cut...
BREAKING NEWS: Gov Ugwuanyi agricultural policies Begins with Largest Commercial Agric Farms In Nigeria
The Enugu State Government has set aside 750 hectares of land for commercial agriculture for youths and women in the state, Mr Michael Eneh, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, said on Monday.
Speaking to ENUGU REPORTERS, he said, “Contracts have been awarded by the state government for the clearing of a total of 750 hectares of land for commercial agriculture in the state.
“On completion, the land will be segmented into three-hectare plots for allocation to youths and women to undertake commercial food cultivation.”
Some of the communities chosen for the programme are Ogbeke, 50 hectares; Oduma, 50 hectares; Ogulogu, 100 hectares; Akpugo-Eze, 50; Owo, 50 hectares; and Nnewe, 100 hectares.
Others are: Ikem, 50 hectares; Agkuibeje, 50 hectares; Oghu, 50 hectares; Eha Amufu, 100 hectares; Obimo, 50 hectares; and Amangunze, 50 hectares.
According to the commissiomer, the Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi administration has purchased 20 tractors with complete sets of implements for each of the tractors at the cost of N175.3 million.
“The tractors are to be given to young agricultural/engineering graduates to render tractor hiring services to farmers, especially those farmers at the green cities (arable planting areas), where commercial agriculture is being practiced, on a cost recovery basis for sustainability.
“The beneficiaries will be required to pay back the subsidised cost of the tractors and its implements over a period of six years,” he said.
REAL REASON Why Tomato Is Scarce in Nigeria – Minister Of Agriculture
May 25
The Federal Government of Nigeria yesterday revealed that the pest Tuta absoluta, responsible for the massive destruction of tomato on farmlands has hit a total of six states in Nigeria.
During the revelation, the Federal Government also noted that a total of $400 million is spent annually by the nation in importing substandard tomato paste.
Declaring the scourge and the economic implications of the pest, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr. Audu Ogbeh said: “The pest can also attack even pepper and Irish potato. So we are confronting something quite serious. But the good thing is that we are tackling it right now as experts will commence work immediately. We are bringing the commissioners and governors of states to jointly attack this pest, which, if not dealt with, will create serious problems for food security in our country.”
Mr Audu Ogbe during the press statement also noted and discarded speculations that the establishment of tomato processing plants had mopped up the tomato fruits thereby causing its scarcity.
He reveled that one of the major disadvantages of the pest was its high reproductive rate which enables it grow a large population in a short period and cause more damage to the tomato fruits on the farmland. He noted the pest to have affected Jigawa, Kano, Katsina, Kaduna, Plateau and Lagos.
Ogbeh however noted that the Federal government has been in talks with experts on how best to tackle the development adding that the experts had proffered some possible solution and offered some varieties of resistant tomatoes which will grow well in the western region of the country as an alternative measure.
Photo:man rapes 15yr old girl at gun point in Enugu
The Enugu state command of the Nigeria Police force through its operatives of the state criminal intelligence and investigations Department have commenced a full scale investigations into an alleged incident of a rape case of 15 year old girl on gun point.
It was gathered that suspect identified as Casmir Eze (photo above) had on 22/5/16 at about 2am allegedly gain an entrance to the compound of the victim identified as one Ogechi 15 years and an SS1 student by scaling through the fence and forced the victim to open the door or risked being shot, suspect who allegedly was covering his face with scarf went into the room and pointed a gun to the victim and commanding her to switch off the lamptern in the room and thereafter forcefully ponced on the victim and had carnal knowledge of her.
The victim reported to the relations who assisted her to report to the police for necessary action and also leading to the identification and the arrest of the suspect who is now helping the police operatives in their investigations.
Suspect in his word confirmed the allegation and maintained that it was the devil that pushed him into the act. According to him "I dont know what came over me although,I have been targetting how to get the girl since and no way hence I had to come through this way."
The victim Ogechi an orphan is expressing an ill feeling and shock on how suspect forced himself into her room and had carnal knowledge of her without her consent and on gun point.
Saturday, May 21, 2016
The Fact of Fuel Pricing,How Govt arrived at 145: Subsidy, PPPRA, and Cost-Fixing, By Michael Fani
I will suggest we adopt a pricing model similar to that of South Africa. Prices are set by the government (PPPRA in our case) and updated at the beginning of each month. Variable allowances are set for each region to account for transportation cost differences, especially between coastal and inland regions. PPPRA could then retain the floating margin of N6.74 in the pricing template but expunge the bridging fund. It should then divide the country into geographical zones based on the National Transport Average.
It is no longer news that the Federal Government of Nigeria has removed the much talked-about subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) popularly called petrol. The announcement by the minister of state for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu, attracted mixed reactions from Nigerians:
i. Those in support of the removal on a purely economic logic;
ii. Those who support the removal but believe the timing is wrong;
iii. Those who now support the removal because they voted for the current president and can trust the incumbent government more than the previous one;
iv. Those who are purely against subsidy removal, and;
v. Those who are against the subsidy because the current proponents were against same policy by the previous government.
I have read arguments and counter-arguments on social media on why those who led the nation to ‘Occupy Naija’ protests in 2012 should or not do the same now. Whatever side of the divide we belong to, however we twist history or ‘sugar-coat’ what we say, it was wrong to oppose fuel subsidy removal in 2012 and it is wrong to attempt to oppose it now or rubbish the current attempt made by the government.
Where do I belong? I support subsidy removal. I’m also a believer in the school of thought that we need some level of price control to ensure consumers are protected from arbitrary prices by marketers. What I disagree with is making me as a consumer pay for the inefficiency in the importation value chain and spurious cost elements in the pricing template.
I will attempt to review all the elements of the current PPPRA PMS pricing templates and give my view on each of them. The views are based on information available to me. Most of the information I use in this article are available on PPPRA website. My views could change if I have any other information that invalidates any of my current assumptions.
I have categorised the cost elements on the PPPRA templates into two — Landing Costs and Distribution Margin. Landing Costs are typically costs associated with the foreign purchase of petroleum products, freight and delivery into the depots at the ports. Distribution Margin are in-country costs incurred in order to move the petroleum products from ports of delivery to the consumer, mostly into the cars and unfortunately into generators.
The contribution of the different cost element to the final retail price is depicted in the picture below:
Landing Costs
1. Product and Freight Cost (C+F): Product cost represent the monthly moving average cost of products as quoted on Platt’s Oilgram. The reference spot market is North West Europe (NWE). Freight cost is the average clean tanker freight rate (WorldScale (WS) 100) as quoted on Platt’s. It is the Cost of transporting 30, 000MT (30kt) of product from NWE to West Africa (WAF). Freight rates are based on publications by London Tanker Brokers Panel on January 1 each year. There is also Trader’s margin of $10/MT factored into the Freight cost.
This cost element also includes Insurance costs associated with product importation. There is a War Risk Insurance which is charged at a weekly rate of between $10,000 — $12,000 for standard vessels. This comes to between $0.67 — $0.8/MT. Also, petroleum products are imported using foreign flagged vessels as against Nigerian vessels due to concerns around the ship worthiness of the Nigerian vessels. This leads to an additional increase of N1 million for the Temporary Import Permit (TIP).
C+F is currently N109.16 on the pricing template. It represents 79 percent of the Expected Open Market Price (EOP) of N138.26 or 75 percent of the current retail price of N145.00.
My View: We cannot do anything about this cost. Without local refining, there is a near zero opportunity to reduce this cost element. If we refine locally, the freight cost, which is abysmally high because of insecurity and activities of pirates, will be eliminated. However, PPPRA should separate product from freight and insurance costs on the template for more transparency. The Trader’s margin which comes to N2.22 per litre (using N298:$1) should be removed if it has not been removed already. It is like rewarding an importer twice since we already made provision for the profit margin.
2. Lightering Expenses: This refers to Ship to Ship (STS)/Local Freight Charge incurred in the trans-shipment of petroleum products from a mother vessel to a shuttle vessel, for onward movement of both vessels into the jetty. Lightering is included in the template because our ports have low draught and cannot accommodate vessels of high dead weight.
This charge includes receipt losses of 0.3 percent in the process of products movement from the high sea to the Jetty and then to the depot. The mother vessel’s expenses are based on the allowable 10 days demurrage exposure at the rate of $28,000 per day.
The Lightering Expenses also include the Shuttle vessel’s chartering rates from Offshore Lagos to Lagos and Port Harcourt. Transshipment (STS) process is as a result of peculiar draught situation and inadequate berthing facilities at the Ports.
These cost element contribute N4.56 to the current EOP.
My View: The deep-sea port in Lekki should resolve some of these issues when completed. However, allowing 10 days demurrage which comes to $280,000 on each vessel amounts to rewarding inefficiency in the system. We can make some savings here to reduce the EOP.
3. Financing Cost: This is the cost of funds for the imported product. It includes the cargo financing based on the International London Interbank Offered Rates. This element contributes N2.51 to the current EOP.
My View: This is a valid cost item which needs to be included in the template. On a good note, the interest charge on the subsidy element which has an allowable 60 days period at Nigerian Inter Bank Offered Rate (NIBOR) seems to have been expunged as expected.
4. NPA Charge: This is the cost to utilise jetty facilities based on the tariff set by the Ports Authority. Jetty facilities are utilised to off-load petroleum products from vessels into on-shore storage facilities. This cost element contributes N0.84 per litre or $3.8 per metric tonne of petrol to the pricing template.
My View: PPPRA needs to be commended for bringing down the NPA charges from $10.5/MT to the $4/MT. However, NPA needs to justify these charges by ensuring the ports do not contribute unnecessarily to vessel demurrage and bottlenecks.
5. NIMASA Charge: This refers to charges on each vessel by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency. This contributes N0.22 to the current pricing regime.
My View: This is an unnecessary charge on the template. Government can waive this on the importation of petroleum products.
6. Jetty Throughput: This is the tariff paid for use of facilities at the Jetty by the marketers to move products to the storage depots. NNPC uses its own Atlas Cove Jetty. The value is currently N0.60/litre.
My View: This is a valid cost and will encourage investment in jetties.
7. Storage Charge: Storage Margin is for depot operations covering storage charges and other services rendered by the depot owners. The charge is currently N2.00/litre, down from N3.00/litre previously.
My View: This is a valid cost and will encourage investment in depots especially in other locations such as Lekki, Calabar etc.
Distribution Margin
1. Retailers Margin: The margin allows for costs incurred by the retail outlet operator in selling petroleum products. In this cost, account is taken of all related costs such as rental, interest, labour and overheads. This contributes N6.00/litre to the EOP.
My View: I do not understand the basis for increasing the margin from N4.60 to N6.00/litre. Any serious player will look for efficiency in the chain to make sure he maximises margin. Consumers should not pay for inefficiencies.
2. Transporters Allowance: Margin for trucking petroleum products and distributing to retail outlets. Transportation is either by road and pipeline or by a combination, from coastal to inland depots. This element contributes N3.36/litre to the open price.
My View: This charge provides excessive rewards to marketer/retailers who sell their products in Lagos, south-western states and other coastal states where transportation cost is less than N2.00/litre. I will come back to this later.
3. Dealer Margin: Margin for procurement, importation and clearance of petroleum products till the point it is stored in the depot. This cost element contributes N2.36/litre to the current pricing calculation.
My View: This charge assumes that some individuals will only import the products and sell to retailer at the depots. However, there is already a provision of N2.13 as trader’s margin in the C+F cost. Therefore, I consider this cost as double-counting. It should be removed from the template.
4. Marine Transport Average: MTA is for movement of petroleum products to riverine areas that are not accessible by road through floating jetties. This represents N0.15 on the template.
My View: This charge should be scrapped. The volume of petrol transported through this medium is negligible compared to average national consumption.
5. Admin Charges: This cost component accounts for the services of PPPRA, DPR for documentation activities. This represents N0.30/litre on the template.
My View: This charge should be scrapped. We pay taxes to government. These should be used to fund agencies to perform their statutory roles.
6. Bridging Fund: This is the transport cost for distribution of petroleum products from coastal regions to the inter-lands (up-country) that are outside the boundaries as defined in National Transport Average (NTA). It ensure products are sold at same price all over the country. This represents N6.20 on the price template.
My View: To me, this is the most ridiculous item on the template. Should we still retain Petroleum Equalisation Fund with the removal of subsidy? I believe this cost should be scrapped. There are a lot of incentives already in the template that allows retailers to sell products within the price band in Sokoto, Kano, Maiduguri etc. We should remove all avenues for corruption associated with managing the fund. It has never been successful. I live in Lagos and I do not want to pay extra N6.20/litre so that fuel can sell at same price in Kotangora. The same principle applies to food commodities like yam and tomatoes which are more expensive in Lagos than Paiko (Niger State) and Katsina respectively. Let each enjoy his/her geographical advantage. If the government is courageous enough to remove subsidy, same courage should be applied to removing the bridging fund.
Exchange Rate
This is the main driver of the new pricing regime. Any upward or downward movement of the exchange rate will have significant impact on the fuel price. PPPRA has pegged the exchange rate at N298:$1 in the latest pricing template. Many analysts believe that by this single action, the government has unofficially devalued the naira. It will be interesting to note that naira fell to about N345:$1 in the parallel market in response to the subsidy removal by government.
How sustainable is this new ‘official’ rate? Only time will tell. If the marketers are not able to source USD at N298 and the template needs to be adjusted to N320:$1, open market prices will be about N150/litre thereby moving the upper limit of the price band to around N160/litre.
Talking about the upper limit of N145/litre as the retail price band given by the government, this to me is over-rewarding the marketers. The EOP of N138.26 already provides N6.00 as retailers margin (up from N4.60), N2.36 as dealers margin etc. So why create additional margin of N6.74/litre (N145 minus N138.26) for the marketers? We know fully that marketers will opt for the upper limit of the price range.
This is a very good time for NNPC to be profitable in its retail business. The Honourable minister of state/ NNPC GMD said NNPC will compete fairly with other marketers in the city but sell close to N135 in remote areas. Three questions are still begging for answers though:
a. How many NNPC outlets are in the remote areas vs city, and what’s NNPC’s definition of remote areas?
b. Thanks to the efforts of the current regime, the refineries are now working at ~40 percent. Would we be paying N145 too for the locally refined products at NNPC outlets? Bearing in mind that freight and some other costs have been eliminated.
c. What rate is NNPC sourcing its forex? If NNPC gets it at N197, why should it sell at N145/litre?
In conclusion, I will suggest we adopt a pricing model similar to that of South Africa. Prices are set by the government (PPPRA in our case) and updated at the beginning of each month. Variable allowances are set for each region to account for transportation cost differences, especially between coastal and inland regions. PPPRA could then retain the floating margin of N6.74 in the pricing template but expunge the bridging fund. It should then divide the country into geographical zones based on the National Transport Average. We will then have the upper limit of the band (N145/litre) for Sokoto and Maiduguri while the lower price band (N139/litre) is enforced in Lagos and other cities in Zone 1.
Lest I forget, Yoruba people are very good at forming greetings for any occasion. There are different greetings for early morning, late morning, early afternoon, late afternoon, evening, night etc. I was jogging within my estate on Wednesday, the day subsidy removal was announced. Someone I knew just stopped me and greeted me in Yoruba “Eku ko si subsidy mo”. I gave him a cynical grin knowing well that it will now take about N14,000 to fill my tank.
To all reading this piece, Eku ko si subsidy mo oh!
demaikel@gmail.com
5 Things You Should Never Put On Your CV
Unless you are crazy rich or very, very lucky, at some point in life you will have to look for work. Job searching is almost an art, and requires patience and being able to present yourself well in writing, speaking, your attitude and how you dress.
It’s a pretty major feat to be able to present your whole working life on one sheet of paper. Your résumé is one piece of paper (or PDF) that can either land you that job, or keep you stuck in the frightening world of unemployment.
Putting together a résumé is not easy. Rules change; but here are five simple things you should never include on your résumé:
Irrelevant jobs
The recruiter cares very little if you’ve worked in fast food when you were 16 if you are applying for a job as a community manager, or a consultant, or something other than a fast food chain, for example. Only include relevant job experience on your résumé.
Extra contact information
Put your name, email and cell phone number on the resume, but nothing more! An address and social security number are completely unnecessary. It’s a simple thing, but it can make you look naive for providing sensitive information.
Your cutesy email address
Speaking of contact information, some people don’t ever want to abandon their first email address that was created in high school. But if you have something like beachgirl29@hotmail.com, you’ll want to think about changing it for something slightly more professional.
References
You’re asking for a job, not a credit check. Information about references only takes up valuable space; and the phrase “References available upon request,” is unnecessary — companies assume you will provide references if they ask for them.
Too much text
Keep your achievements and wow-ing points brief. Your résumé is not the time to write paragraphs about your accomplishments. Make the points brief enough to easily skim, and just long enough to peak the curiosity of the recruiter. Your interview is the time to turn those statements into stories that demonstrate your true value.
For those recruiters who read this, what other recommendations do you have? For everyone else, good luck in all in your searches.
DAILY AWARENESS: Becoming A Channel Saturday May 21, 2016
Everyone has the potential to become a channel of miracle. How do we become that spiritual channel? By becoming more like the Creator.
The more we become like the Creator – sharing, giving, merciful, and forgiving – the more enable the Creator’s Light to shine in the world.
PDP replaces Modu-Sherrif with Makarfi as caretaker chair; says Boko Haram is all over Nigeria
The convention in Abuja produced a former Senate Deputy President Ibrahim Mantu as the new chairman.
Other members of the committee as announced by Chairman of the Convention committee Governor Nyisom Wike, were
Senator Odion Ugbesia, Senator Abudl Ningi, Barrister Usman Kabir, Prince Dayo Adeyeye, Mrs. Aisha Aliu.
None of the members of the caretaker committee will be allowed to stand for any position in the election of a new Executive Committee of the party.
This was just as those who spoke at the convention mocked the government of the All Progressives Congress as they said life is more difficult in Nigeria today than the PDP handed it over to Nigerians in 2015.
Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu who spoke at the convention said “Boko Haram is all over Nigeria” now that despite the PDP government chasing the Boko Haram insurgents to the Sambisa Forest by this time last year.
The lawmaker said the PDP government handed over modern fighting equipment to the APC government adding that no significant progress has been recorded in the battle against Boko Haram.
Former Senate President, David Mark, said the PDP needed no campaign against the APC as living conditions of Nigerians have deteriorated under the APC government. Mark said prices of fuel, food items and others have moved up saying that the PDP government handed over a better economy to the APC.
After the speeches, the party’s chairman Convention Committee Governor Nyisom Wike, called on Hon Augustine Opara (ward 10 Port Harcourt) to move the motion for the dissolution of the Executive Council. He also moved that the National Working Committee be dissolved
He was seconded in the motion by Hon Emeka Ihedioha,
Also, former Governor of Niger State, Babangida Aliu moved the motion for the setting aside the party’s zoning formula which is now being zoned to the North.
His motion was seconded by the Governor of Delta State, Dr. Okowa.
Former Governor Godswill Akpabio also moved the motion for the constitution of a Caretaker Committee of the party pending another convention to elect new officers for the party.
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Breaking! PDP acting chair, Modu Sheriff loses chairmanship bid, gets replacement
The Acting chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff has lost out in his bid to emerge as the substantive leader of the party.
The convention which held at Port Harcourt, Rivers State saw Ali Modu Sheriff being replaced by an interim party executive led by a former governor of Kaduna State, Ahmed Makarfi.
A former Anambra governor, Senator Ben Obi, was also appointed Interim Secretary of the party.
More to follow…
Friday, May 20, 2016
DAILY AWARENESS: The Light Is In The Business Friday May 20, 2016
Certainty is knowing that whatever is happening, it is happening for my own good, to help me grow, and to take me to a brighter future.
So stay calm. Keep breathing. Keep smiling. No matter what is happening, have certainty it is for the best, and that the Light is in the business.
FG sacks 106 staff of varsity staff schools
AT least 106 workers of University Staff schools in the country have been allegedly sacked by the Federal Government, while another 76 members from the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife, Osun State were also said to be on the waiting list of government for sack. Meanwhile, the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, University of Abuja chapter has accused the management of the university for engaging “illegally” over 200 staff without following the due process of employment. This hint was disclosed yesterday at the SSANU’s ongoing NEC meeting at the Michael Imoudu National Institute for a labour Studies, MINILS, Ilorin, Kwara State. The Deputy President of SSANU, Comrade Moses Adeniyi-Aogo, who represented the President of the association, Comrade Samson Ugwoke said that the staff of university staff school at the OAU may be given the way out by next month by the Federal Government
A second Chibok girl rescued
Soldiers reportedly found a second abducted girl, Serah Luka, during a rescue operation last night. There are reports that she is one of the abducted Chibok girls.
Army spokesman Col. Usman Sani Kukasheka said Luka is believed to be the daughter of Pastor Luka, who is one of the parents of the missing Chibok girls. He said that the girl is believed to be number 157 on the list of the 219 missing Chibok girls. He said in a statement:
“At about 11.00am yesterday, Thursday, 19th May 2016, troops of 231 Battalion, 331 Artillery Regiment (AR), Detachment of Armed Forces Special Forces (AFSF) 2, Explosive Ordinance (EOD) Team and Civilian Vigilante group of Buratai, conducted clearance operations at Shettima Aboh, Hong and Biladdili general area in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State.During the operations, the troops killed 35 Boko Haram terrorists and recovered several arms and ammunitions and other items.
“We are glad to state that among those rescued is a girl believed to be one of the Chibok Government Secondary School girls that were abducted on 14th April 2014 by the Boko Haram terrorists.
“Her name is Miss Serah Luka, who is number 157 on the list of the abducted school girls. She is believed to be the daughter of Pastor Luka.
“During debriefing the girl revealed that she was a JSS1 student of the school at the time they were abducted.
“She further added that she hails from Madagali, Adamawa State. She averred that she reported at the school barely two months and one week before her unfortunate abduction along with other girls over two years ago.
“She added that there other three girls who fled from Shettima Aboh when the troops invaded the area earlier today which led to their rescue.
“She is presently receiving medical attention at the medical facility of Abogo Largema Cantonment, Biu, Borno State.”
He added that they also rescued 97 women and children held captive by the Boko Haram sect.
Thursday, May 19, 2016
DAILY AWARENESS: A Reason To Smile Thursday May 19, 2016
No matter what kind of day you are having, there is always a reason to smile. Some days we just have to look harder for the reason than others.
Find a reason to smile. If for no other reason than because it is good medicine.
Man Who Trekked From Lagos to Abuja for Buhari Says he Regrets his Actions, Here’s Why
He got to meet the President and became an overnight celebrity.
But a year later, what does he think now? Well he’s unhappy and he says he regrets performing the undertaking.
According to Daily Post, he was quoted as saying “Removing fuel subsidy at this hard time is not palatable to hear, when so many workers and labourers can hardly put food on their table, many companies have folded up, and cost of living is very high
Enugu demotes, redeploys 31 principals over alleged fraud
Enugu demotes, redeploys 31 principals over alleged fraud
Prof Uchenna Eze
About thirty one principals in various public secondary schools in Enugu State, have so far been demoted and redeployed for allegedly
collecting illegal fees, while some were suspended for six months without pay for engaging in examination fraud.
The state Commissioner for Education, Prof Uchenna Eze, who disclosed this in his office when members of the state command of the Anti-Corruption Awareness Organisation of Nigeria (ACAON) visited him, stated that the affected principals were “caught red-handed with large wads of cash,” alleged to have been collected from their students to aid examination malpractices during the just concluded West African Examination Council (WAEC) examinations.
Uche, who described as “horrible,” what he witnessed at most examination centres visited during the WAEC examination, said such cannot, and should never be condoned in any decent society.
He stressed that no efforts would be spared towards cleansing the school system, and restoring public confidence in public schools in the state.
The commissioner also informed that 365 evaders of retirement, who either falsified their age, or length of service were discovered and instantly retired, while 212 ghost workers were discovered and their salaries stopped.
Eze blamed stakeholders for the weak foundation of education in the state, which has resulted in the current poor performance by students, saying they had discouraged hard work through the promotion of malpractices among the students.
He pointed out that the greatest challenge that the society faces was attitudinal change, and pledged to partner fully with ACAON to bring in positive enlightenment that would eliminate corruption in the sector
in the state.
ACAON state leader, Mr. Bassey Okon, alerted that the actions of proprietors of illegal examination centres also called “miracle centres” was seriously undermining excellence in the industry.He therefore called on the commissioner to immediately move to stop the trend
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
DAILY AWARENESS:Give All The Love You Can Wednesday May 18, 2016
As caring people, when someone is going through a difficult time, we often want to give them advice. But when someone is in pain, it’s not always the best time to impart our wisdom. Sometimes, all a person wants from us is a hand to hold, a shoulder to cry on, and an ear to listen.
Be there for someone if you see them in pain. Don’t give advice. Do not lecture. Just sit there, hold their hands and give all the love you can.
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
DAILY AWARENESS:The Divine Learning Process. Tuesday May 17, 2016
Mistakes are part of the divine learning process.
Instead of beating yourself up over them, try to learn from them. Let them lead you to wisdom, inner change, and better destinations.
Monday, May 16, 2016
DAILY AWARENESS:Going Forward Monday May 16, 2016
Sometimes going forward actually means going inward , asking ourselves: What am I doing, and why am I doing it? Am I improving the lives of others? Am I improving my own life? Is what I am doing each day making the world a better place?
By taking the time out of our busy lives to ask ourselves these and other important questions, we can arrive at the answers that are meant to take us to our next level.
DAILY AWARENESS:Living with Consciousness Sunday May 15, 2016
There are so many times in our lives that we live robotically. When we go to work each day, do we do it just to make a living, or do we think about how we can be of assistance to those around us? When we do mundane chores around the house, do we do it because we have to or because we want to create a beautiful space for those we love? When we pass people on the street, do we ignore them or do we give a smile and say a little prayer for them?
It’s not easy to live with this consciousness, but it does make a world of difference.
Saturday, May 14, 2016
Enuguboardroom visits Nimbo,othorpeadic, shanahan and parklane:True casualties
The crew of Boardroom paid visit to Nimbo Uzowani, Orthopaedic hospital , shanahan hospital and parklane hospital to see victims and ascertain the True number of casualties during the Fulani mayhem.
Total number of death =12 lost the 12th person last two days.11 corpse at shanahan hospital .one already buried.
Total number of patient at parklane =4
Total number of patient at orthopaedic=3
We sympathise with the Governor of the state for such a loss as we continue to pray for coexistence of all tribes anywhere in Nigeria.
Saturday, May 7, 2016
DAILY AWARENESS: The Boy Who Blew the Whistle Friday May 6, 2016
There is a story about a simple shepherd boy who did not know how to pray. He was sad because he did not know how to reach the Gates of Heaven. Nevertheless, he desired so strongly to know and be close to the Creator that he stood outside the house of prayer, took his whistle, and blew it with all his heart.
Meanwhile, inside the house of prayer was a group of people who knew all the prayers but who also could not open the Gates of Heaven. When they heard the boy blowing his whistle outside, they called out, "Stop it!” and then muttered to themselves, “How can he do such a thing? Here we are in prayer and meditation, and he is blowing a whistle."
A certain man of God was in there among the people and he said, "Wait, stop yelling at him. The gates are open. The boy has opened up the Gates of Heaven with the sincerity of his heart!"
Most of us probably do not know all the words of all the prayers, and we may not be the most knowledgeable in spiritual matters. But really, it doesn’t matter because when our heart is pure and when we sing and pray in gratitude and love for being alive, we all are that boy with the whistle.
DAILY AWARENESS Friday May 6, 2016 : Embrace Your Mission in this World
In Passover, the Israelites had to do a few actions. One was to commit themselves to letting go of what is referred to as “idolatry.”
If think about it, we all have forms of idolatry. We worship things or we act like we are loyal to certain people because of what they are, who they are, where they come from, what they can do for us, and/or how we can benefit from being close to them.
Don’t get me wrong. Of course there are certain people we need to have communication with for a reason, for business, or for developing our friendships. But sometimes we find ourselves worshiping people or things simply because they are greater or more powerful than we are. This is a form of idolatry, because in a way it is negating our own ability that was gifted to us. We are saying that in and of ourselves we are not enough. We should not feel that who we are is less than somebody else; we each have a different role, a different mission in this world.
Thursday, May 5, 2016
DAILY AWARENESS:Strength in Togetherness Thursday May 5, 2016
One string is easy to break. But if you have a hundred strings together, you'll never be able to break that.
Yes, it’s a fact. We all will face chaos in our lives. Each and every one of us will have opportunities to climb the spiritual ladder. But as long as we are part of each other, bonded with some kind of spiritual community as a whole, we have more than one set of hands to help us.
Our lives, as long as we breathe, have the purpose, and that purpose is to imbue the life inside of ourselves, and to make it better for all of us.
DAILY AWARENESS: The Power of Music Wednesday May 4, 2016
Music is a universal language. Leonard Bernstein said, “Through music you can reach the unreachable and communicate the unknowable.”
In music we can find love. We can find joy, even sadness. Anything that you choose to find, you can find in the world of music because it is a creative language that speaks to the soul. It allows us to communicate in a way far beyond words. In music we can feel the Godliness inside of us.
During the time of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem, the Levites were designated by God to be the singers because of their ability to draw the greatest amount of the Light. When people came into the Temple and heard the Levites singing, they suddenly forgot the negativity that they had come in with. The voices of the Levites opened the people’s hearts and eyes. They suddenly were able to fall into prayer with a consciousness and awareness that they had not felt before. That is how powerful music can be.
DAILY AWARENESS Spiritual Effort Tuesday May 3, 2016
Spirituality is not something we "get" just because. It is something that we earn through our own growth and challenges. We must be willing to work for our spirituality, and most importantly to understand that the person next to us is just as important as we are.
We are all sparks of the same Light and we have all come for the same collective purpose--to remove chaos from the world, through the transformation of our personal negativity into Light.
Governor Fayose threatens Fulani herdsmen
Governor Ayodele Fayose has instructed his people to poison water with a particular brand of chemical used against fungal attacks in the event of any herdsmen attack in Ekiti – The governor says the time has come for Nigerians to defend themselves in the face of unwarranted attacks and killings by suspected herdsmen across the country – Says Boko Haram appears to have changed its identity to herdsmen, unleashing terror on innocent citizens of the country Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti state has warned herdsmen to steer clear of his state or otherwise risk death to their cattle through poisoning. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Whatsapp Governor Ayodele Fayose says the time had come for Nigerians to defend themselves in the face of killings by suspected herdsmen across the country. The governor who gave the warning on Tuesday, May 3, at the World Press Freedom Day organised by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council in Ibadan, said he had instructed his people to poison water with a particular brand of chemical used against fungal attacks in the event of any herdsmen attack in Ekiti, Tribune reports. READ ALSO: Audu Ogbe calls for herdsmen to be disarmed Speaking on backdrop of herdsmen attacks in Benue and Enugu states, Fayose said the time had come for Nigerians to defend themselves in the face of unwarranted attacks and killings by suspected herdsmen across the country. The governor said Boko Haram appeared to have changed its identity to herdsmen, unleashing terror on innocent citizens of the country, “It seems Boko Haram has changed identity to herdsmen now. You as journalists must speak out, the killings are under reported. Is it about the mass burial in Kaduna State, the Agatu saga or the recent killing which happened on Monday? Ask questions,” he said. READ ALSO: Militants give Fulani herdsmen 2-week ultimatum Also at the event, Fayose said he has a grandfather-like realtionship with President Muhammadu Buhari and denied any hatred towards him. Explaining his persistent criticism of the Buhari-led administration, the governor said that it is a necessary measure to ensure economic and political development in the country. He stressed that “being his grandfather” does not mean he would allow the president to go in the wrong direction and let the ship of the nation to drift away dangerously to perdition.
DAILY AWARENESS:Follow the Signs Monday May 2, 2016
When we are on a spiritual path, the God shows us the signs to let us know we are heading in the right direction.
Whatever it is that makes our consciousness more aware of our spiritual being does not happen by accident. It happens because we have reached another level where our soul is yearning for expansion. A book, a friend, a "coincidence" -- all can bring us to a new horizon.
Today, open yourself to signs and messages from the Creator. With a true desire to draw close to the Creator, we will receive the messages we need.
DAILY AWARENESS :Spirituality in Practice Sunday May 1, 2016
Spirituality is believing that everyone has the right to draw spiritual energy and to bring that Light into their lives and into the lives of others. It is being cognizant that this Lightforce transcends the physical world and exists in each and every person. Spirituality is about caring for the welfare of others and not just looking out for ourselves.
With we put this kind of spirituality into practice, we can arrive at a place where we have a sense of unity with our neighbor and the Creator's blessing in our lives and in the world.
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
See The Full List of Nigerian Governors Phone numbers
IN ITS CAMPAIGN FOR GOVERNMENTAL TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY, SAHARAREPORTERS ON MONDAY PUBLISHED THE FULL LIST OF NIGERIAN GOVERNORS PHONE NUMBERS ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER AS PART OF ITS EFFORTS TO ENHANCE IN THE COUNTRY.
APC:Thugs invade Edo assembly as lawmakers impeach Speaker ON MAY 3, 2016
Benin – The Speaker of Edo House of Assembly, Mr Victor Edoro, has been impeached by 16 of the 24 members of the assembly on Tuesday. In his place, a woman, Mrs Elizabeth Ativie was elected by the lawmakers as the new Speaker. The impeachment followed a motion moved by the Majority Leader, Mr Folly Ogedemgbe (APC-Owan- East) and seconded by Mr Patrick Illuobe (PDP – Esan-North East). “This is an impeachment notice signed by 16 members that the speaker Victor Edoroh and his deputy, are hereby impeached,’’ Ogedemgbe said during the house sitting. NAN reports that shortly after moving the motion, Ogedemgbe nominated Illuobe to preside over the election, who thereafter called for nomination for a new speaker and deputy. Ativie’s name was submitted as speaker by Mr Victor Assen (APC-Owan-East), while Mr Justin Okonobo ( APC-Igueben) was nominated as deputy speaker by Henry Okhuobo (APC-Orhionmwon). The two were subsequently approved to lead the House by the lawmakers. A mild drama, however, ensued immediately after the new speaker took her seat, when the assembly’s chamber was invaded by some suspected thugs. The situation made security operatives to immediately take over control of the assembly’s premises, as staff scampered for safety.
National Chairman Position: PDP Still Towing Path Of Impunity – Ali Kano
The PDP, at the end of its 70th NEC meeting last week, zoned the position of national chairman to the North, in spite of threats by some chieftains of the party in the South-west to resign from the party if the position was not zoned to the region.
Malam Kano, who was a member of the 2015 PDP presidential campaign committee from Kano State, also faulted the party’s decision for ceding the right to produce the party’s 2019 presidential candidate to the North.
According to him, the decisions showed that the handlers of the PDP have deliberately refused to learn from history.
He said the PDP woefully failed in 2015 because of “supremacy of impunity”.
He said zoning of the two key positions to the North confirmed that the party was not ready to forsake the path of impunity.
Kano, therefore, called on the PDP NEC to revisit the decisions.
He said: “The PDP had started regaining its lost confidence from the electorates. But, with what we are witnessing recently, the forthcoming convention will do more harm than good to the party”.
The PDP national convention is slated for May 21 in Port Harcourt, Rivers Sta
PDP crises: Fayose is an ingrate - Bode George
A former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Bode George, has described Governor Ayodele Fayose as an ingrate for saying that he would not support him (George) to become the national chairman of the party.
George also slammed Fayose for saying that PDP elders must take the backstage in the party’s affairs.
Speaking during an interview with Channels Television on Sunday, Fayose had blamed the loss of the 2015 general election on the elders of the party.
Fayose also dismissed the report that he was supporting the acting National Chairman of the PDP, Modu Sheriff, so that he (Sheriff) could pick him as his running mate when Sheriff finally declares his intention to run for the presidency.
The Ekiti governor had said, “Chief Bode George told me personally that he wanted to be the national chairman of the party, I told him no, that I won’t support him. With all due respect to the elderly people in this party, they must take the backstage. People are tired of seeing the same old faces again.”
But speaking in an interview with our correspondent on Monday, George said Fayose was opposing the interest of the South-West in the party, adding that his comments showed that he was an immature politician.
While stressing that the party needed experienced and matured leaders to pilot its affairs, George said age was not a barrier to good leadership but an asset.
He said the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, was older than him.
George said if the chairmanship position was eventually zoned to the South-West, he would consult with family and friends on whether or not to contest, adding that politics was not a do-or-die affair.
“The kind of chairman the PDP needs is someone that has integrity, one that is trusted and established,” he said.
George added, “Fayose spoke very immaturely during the interview. For him to have said that the founding fathers of the party should take the backstage in the party’s affairs was very disgusting and self-deceitful. I actually told him at an old meeting of the party that if the chairmanship of the PDP was zoned to the South-West, that I would show interest. He told me he had heard.
“Fayose is an ingrate because when the world was against him during his first term in office, God used me to give him support. I contributed N250,000 to purchase his campaign clothes. We must defend the interest of Yoruba because we have been sidelined in the party’s leadership for too long. Fayose and Senator Buruji Kashamu cannot continue to decide for the Yoruba people in the PDP.”
George also said Fayose lied that South-West PDP leaders did not show interest in contesting the national chairmanship position.
He added that Fayose’s claim that he reached out to Senator Bode Olajumoke to contest the chairmanship position was not true.
He said, “Fayose claims to be a Christian. Let him go and read the book of Micah, chapter 7, from verse 1-10 to learn more about leadership. Many people showed interest from the South-West, even Prof. Tunde Adeniran showed interest. Bode (Olajumoke) knows that Fayose is playing around. Bode and I discussed because we are friends.”
Monday, May 2, 2016
May day:Time to celebrate and encourage the unemployed toward entrepreneurship.
There is no work to engage more than half of the population, the ones working are not paid .The said workforce are ghost workers.
Who are we celebrating? Ghost or majority unemployed or minority dry pocket Employed ?
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