How do we convince the upcoming generation that education is the key to success when we are surrounded by unemployed poor graduates and rich criminals.
~Mugabe
The recent pronouncement by the US government declaring Nigeria a ‘Country of Particular Concern' (CPC) and indicating possible military action should give every well-meaning Nigerian serious concern.
There is no doubt that Nigeria is experiencing an unprecedented level of insecurity with attendant carnage and the most shocking loss of lives and property. According to Amnesty International, over 10,000 people have been killed in Nigeria since May 2023 and as I have repeatedly lamented, the unwarranted and unprovoked killing of Nigerians is most condemnable, and all efforts must be made to bring it to a stop. It is equally important to state that the terrible situation is significantly avoidable with competent leadership and governance.
While the insecurity did not start with the present government, what is most unfortunate is the lack and absence of competence, commitment, prudent use of resources, patriotism and passion on the part of APC APC-led government/leaders to effectively govern, galvanise and lead Nigeria where no one is unwarrantedly oppressed and killed, a Nation where peace, truth and justice reign!
As democracies, Nigeria and the US have long been strategic partners committed to regional peace and security. That relationship should not falter. The present situation calls for constructive diplomatic and any other plausible engagement by both nations aimed at addressing the prevailing and disturbing security concerns. Both countries must work in concert and expeditiously towards that purpose. -PO
Senator Natasha’s case is not just a feminist issue. It is our issue.
Are you a man? It’s your issue. Do you have a mother/sister/daughter/wife? Your issue! If you are a woman, it’s your issue.
Are you a common Nigerian? Na your issue!
#ItIsOurIssue#IStandWithSenatorNatasha
My chilling encounter with an elderly woman, yesterday, has left me seriously worried about the depth of insensitivity that characterises our political and institutional leadership in Nigeria.
While interacting with the management and students of Shanahan College of Nursing Sciences, Nsukka, during my official visit to the institution, I noticed this elderly woman struggling desperately to talk to me.
People around tried to push her away and shun her into silence, but I instantly requested to have a word with her and hear her story.
She introduced herself as a retired civil servant who devoted the productive years of her life working for the nation.
She lamented that for a while her pension had not been paid. What was more heartbreaking was that she had been sick and admitted to the hospital for over a week, with medical bills, but her immediate worry was that she did not even have one Naira to buy food.
I felt a surge of anger and pity. Anger at leaders like me, who out of greed and insatiable desperation for material acquisition, have made life a living hell for others, by denying them the fruits of their labour. And then pity for the poor elderly woman, and many others like her whose painful stories may never be heard.
That is the nation we live in. A nation that has lost its sense of humanity and compassion.
I have said it before, and I still maintain, that any government that withholds the pensions and gratuities of our senior citizens in their vulnerable years, is wicked. As a Governor, I inherited and paid off over N30 billion in pensions and gratuities accumulated over the years, because I understood the pain the elderly citizens were going through.
I instantly gave her my little support and promised to follow up her case with the hospital management.
However, I am more concerned with the many others like her, dying in silence in many parts of the nation, because no one can speak for them. We must fix this nation. Nigeria must work for all, and everyone will get their due rewards for their productive contributions.
A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO
FASTING
What people think it does
Weight loss
What it really does
Reduces blood pressure
lowers inflammation
Elevate fat burning
Stress resilience
Cell clean up
Reduces blood sugar and insulin.
A healthy marriage goes like this:
He provides the money;she provides the budget.
He provides the food;She provides a meal.
He provides the house;She provides a home.
He provides protection;She provides the purpose.
He gives the sperm;She turns it to a baby.