I was struck by two issues in President Buhari's 56th Independence speech
http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/10/nigeriaat56-read-president-buharis-independence-anniversary-speech/) - the craft in the speech, and the resolute, howbeit unsuccessful attempts to force cattle rustling onto the national security agenda.
I'll take the second first.
For reasons best known to him, President Buhari is bent on forcing cattle rustling onto the national security agenda. I am puzzled that he's doing this without giving us the benefit of information - not to say persuasion - to empathise with what ordinarily appears to be a self seeking agenda. What are the numbers and value of animals lost, on periodic basis, that makes cattle rustling a matter of national security? What indeed is the contribution of cows (one form of protein diet) to the national GDP? If the idea is to reduce herdsmen-crop farmer clashes, is it possible to establish an intersection between cattle rustling and bloody herdsmen invasions, considering that the military ground and aerial forces he mobilsed were deployed mainly to herdsmem attack-free zones of the country?
http://thenationonlineng.net/end-cattle-rustling-banditry-buhari-tells-soldiers/
I simply do not get it.
Secondly, I must say that the Independence Day speech was bland. This, once again, advertises the poor writing resource being deployed by the current Presidency. Don't you just wish that the President delivered the first part of Reuben Abati's position instead? Could it be that everyone - including the two media gurus - is terrified after the change-begins-with-me blooper? The change in speechwriting capacity should quickly begin with them, biko.
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"profoyekanmi@yahoo.com" <profoyekanmi@yahoo.com>: Sep 30 06:58PM +0100
I have no doubt that Nigeria shall survive. Happy independence anniversary to all.
Sent from my HTC
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Independence Day: Nigeria at 56 - by Reuben Abati
Posted by Odinaka on
Fri 30th Sep, 2016 - tori.ng
Goodluck Jonathan's former Special Adviser on Media and Publicity has written yet another interesting piece to Nigerians. It's a must read.
Reuben Abati
As Nigeria marks its 56th Independence Anniversary, very few Nigerians would expect any form of celebration or excitement. Independence from colonial rule in 1960 has brought the country so much to be cheerful about, but 56 years later,
also a lot of regrets.
I am not one of those who imagine that we would probably have been better off if we had remained under British rule, but that there are some Nigerians who still entertain such impossible thought indicates the depth of the people's anxiety
about Nigeria's post-colonial reality.
The big issues are well-known: the failure of leadership, corruption, and perpetual anxiety about the future. Every October 1, Nigeria is described as "a crippled giant", a "toddler", "a broken nation". And the various editorials, year
after year sound so repetitive as they focus on an economy that is not working, the failure of public infrastructure, leadership crisis, the bad habits of the political elite, religious and ethnic violence, disunity, national insecurity, and so on.
As we mark October 1 this year, we should perhaps avoid the beaten path and draw attention to the reasons why we should be happy with our country and proud to be Nigerians. Whatever problems we may have, hope is not lost. We are still
the country of some of the most talented people in the world.
Nigerians are gifted, hardworking and in many ways exceptional. This is the country of Wole Soyinka, Chinua Achebe, Jelani Aliyu, Chimamanda Adichie, Philip Emeagwali, Kanu Nwankwo…It is the land of great achievers of all time in all
fields of human endeavour. It is the heroism of the talented Nigerian who has put this country's name on the global map that I remember as I think of Nigeria at 56.
I also look around and admire the energy and creativity of the Nigerian youth. Those young men and women who are excelling and whose distinction inspires some level of confidence in the Nigerian system. For more than 20 years, we have
been lamenting that the Nigerian education system has failed, collapsed or to use the usual phrase, "fallen". But this same system continues to produce young men and women with amazing talents. With a better education system, the harvest could have been richer
and better, but oh come on, the entrepreneurial ingenuity of the Nigerian youth, their sheer brilliance and industry reassure us that if we could get it right, this country will yet attain much greater heights.
We are in every way, a blessed country. Beautiful flora and fauna: the poor fortunes of the national currency has not affected that. Abundant mineral resources: we only need to manage these better and properly. Travel round Nigeria: our
diversity is inspiring. And when you attend any social event in Nigeria, watch out for the gaiety, the beauty of cultural expressions and the capacity of the average Nigerian to force drama out of every situation. When people talk about Nigeria from a distance,
they tend to focus on the negatives: the high crime rate and the mismanagement of resources, but no one denies the fact that this country has what it takes in every regard to be as great as it once was and still be greater. That is what I think of as I reflect
on Nigeria at 56.
We are also a country of resilient people. It is what keeps us going. There may have been a sudden rise in reported cases of suicide in recent times, but most Nigerians are fighters. They are ready to survive under any situation. They
are determined. They never lose hope. They have this special ability to cover up their frustrations, dress up nicely and go to the church or the mosque or other places of worship, and dance and pray and ask God to take control. This may be a form of temporary
escapism, but the confidence with which the average leaves everything to God and draws strength from so doing is a unique national characteristic.
We are still the biggest market in Africa. Many investors may have shut down their businesses and fled the country due to the current economic recession, but as surely as night follows day, they will return. The Nigerian market boasts
of over 200 million people who need all kinds of services. This country will always be a destination for those who want to sell and buy and invest. We may be weak, but we are still a giant nation.
There may be violence in the North East and other parts of the country, but Nigerians are generally peace-loving and hospitable. As we celebrate Nigeria at 56, we should remember that this country has survived a civil war; it has survived
religious and ethnic violence. It has remained one entity despite calls for its dismemberment.
What is required is a re-dedication to the ideals of unity and national progress. This is not a task for the leaders alone, but for all Nigerians, young and old, male and female. We must collectively resolve to make this country work
and to ensure that the forces of good do not allow negative forces to overwhelm a nation which has the potential to become one of the greatest nations on earth. People make nations. But too many Nigerians are experts at the blame game. We shift responsibilities.
We fail to act as true citizens.
And the greatest irony of it all is our religiousity and the gap between private and public morality. When you see religious Nigerians, they can quote the Holy Books with such expertise you'd think they have deposited those books inside
their brains. When they pray, they do so with such fervour, you would assume they have a direct telephone line to God. When they wear religious garments, they put up a mien that encourages you to lower your guard. But at other times, they do not translate
their religious piety into daily life. This is a part of our national persona that is at the root of all the problems we face.
Our institutions still need to be strengthened. The failure of institutions accounts largely for the spread of despair in the land. We also need to give full effect to the words of our national anthem. The second stanza in particular
is a prayer that should be reflected upon for the precision with which it captures our main national needs. "Oh God of creation/Direct our noble cause/Guide our leaders right/Help our youth the truth to know/In love and honesty to grow/And living just and
true/Great lofty heights attain/To build a nation where peace/And justice shall reign."
Independence day should be a day of citizen pride. It should be a day of sober reflection. It should be a moment when the entire nation should pause, and look back and look forward into the future. Nigeria's journey as an independent
nation may have begun in October 1960, but our history goes far back into the past, even long before the Amalgamation of 1914. We are a nation of different peoples, cultures and ethnicity brought together by destiny, and circumstances and colonialism. To transform
this into real nationhood is the main challenge we have faced since 1960. As we mark Nigeria's 56th independence anniversary, let no one blame the British for the various fault lines that continue to affect our nation. The British ruled Nigeria for 46 years
(1914-1960). We have been in charge of our own affairs for 56 years: that is long enough for us to get our acts together as a people and as a nation.
Leadership counts – sincere, honest and purposeful leadership, that is. It is the duty of leaders to show the people the way. Too many Nigerian leaders have no idea in what direction the people should be led, and this has been an abiding
source of all-round confusion. I began this piece promising not to complain as Nigeria turns 56, but it is hard I suppose not to do so. But let no one despair. Surely, it shall be well with Nigeria.
About the Author:
Reuben Abati is a columnist in The Guardian and former Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to former President Goodluck Jonathan.
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Kenneth Harrow <harrow@msu.edu>: Sep 30 03:43PM -0400
I must say I like hearing reuben abati's positive thinking.
And you all know toyin falola is similar, saying, let's roll up our sleeves and get our work done.
ken
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I have no doubt that Nigeria shall survive. Happy independence anniversary to all.
Sent from my HTC
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Subject: USA Africa Dialogue Series - Nigeria at 56 by Reuben Abati
Date: Fri, Sep 30, 2016 4:38 PM
Independence Day: Nigeria at 56 - by Reuben Abati
Posted by Odinaka on Fri 30th Sep, 2016 - tori.ng
Goodluck Jonathan's former Special Adviser on Media and Publicity has written yet another interesting piece to Nigerians. It's a must read.
Reuben Abati
As Nigeria marks its 56th Independence Anniversary, very few Nigerians would expect any form of celebration or excitement. Independence from colonial rule in 1960 has brought the country so much to be cheerful about, but 56 years later, also a lot of regrets.
I am not one of those who imagine that we would probably have been better off if we had remained under British rule, but that there are some Nigerians who still entertain such impossible thought indicates the depth of the people's anxiety about Nigeria's post-colonial reality.
The big issues are well-known: the failure of leadership, corruption, and perpetual anxiety about the future. Every October 1, Nigeria is described as "a crippled giant", a "toddler", "a broken nation". And the various editorials, year after year sound so repetitive as they focus on an economy that is not working, the failure of public infrastructure, leadership crisis, the bad habits of the political elite, religious and ethnic violence, disunity, national insecurity, and so on.
As we mark October 1 this year, we should perhaps avoid the beaten path and draw attention to the reasons why we should be happy with our country and proud to be Nigerians. Whatever problems we may have, hope is not lost. We are still the country of some of the most talented people in the world.
Nigerians are gifted, hardworking and in many ways exceptional. This is the country of Wole Soyinka, Chinua Achebe, Jelani Aliyu, Chimamanda Adichie, Philip Emeagwali, Kanu Nwankwo…It is the land of great achievers of all time in all fields of human endeavour. It is the heroism of the talented Nigerian who has put this country's name on the global map that I remember as I think of Nigeria at 56.
I also look around and admire the energy and creativity of the Nigerian youth. Those young men and women who are excelling and whose distinction inspires some level of confidence in the Nigerian system. For more than 20 years, we have been lamenting that the Nigerian education system has failed, collapsed or to use the usual phrase, "fallen". But this same system continues to produce young men and women with amazing talents. With a better education system, the harvest could have been richer and better, but oh come on, the entrepreneurial ingenuity of the Nigerian youth, their sheer brilliance and industry reassure us that if we could get it right, this country will yet attain much greater heights.
We are in every way, a blessed country. Beautiful flora and fauna: the poor fortunes of the national currency has not affected that. Abundant mineral resources: we only need to manage these better and properly. Travel round Nigeria: our diversity is inspiring. And when you attend any social event in Nigeria, watch out for the gaiety, the beauty of cultural expressions and the capacity of the average Nigerian to force drama out of every situation. When people talk about Nigeria from a distance, they tend to focus on the negatives: the high crime rate and the mismanagement of resources, but no one denies the fact that this country has what it takes in every regard to be as great as it once was and still be greater. That is what I think of as I reflect on Nigeria at 56.
We are also a country of resilient people. It is what keeps us going. There may have been a sudden rise in reported cases of suicide in recent times, but most Nigerians are fighters. They are ready to survive under any situation. They are determined. They never lose hope. They have this special ability to cover up their frustrations, dress up nicely and go to the church or the mosque or other places of worship, and dance and pray and ask God to take control. This may be a form of temporary escapism, but the confidence with which the average leaves everything to God and draws strength from so doing is a unique national characteristic.
We are still the biggest market in Africa. Many investors may have shut down their businesses and fled the country due to the current economic recession, but as surely as night follows day, they will return. The Nigerian market boasts of over 200 million people who need all kinds of services. This country will always be a destination for those who want to sell and buy and invest. We may be weak, but we are still a giant nation.
There may be violence in the North East and other parts of the country, but Nigerians are generally peace-loving and hospitable. As we celebrate Nigeria at 56, we should remember that this country has survived a civil war; it has survived religious and ethnic violence. It has remained one entity despite calls for its dismemberment.
What is required is a re-dedication to the ideals of unity and national progress. This is not a task for the leaders alone, but for all Nigerians, young and old, male and female. We must collectively resolve to make this country work and to ensure that the forces of good do not allow negative forces to overwhelm a nation which has the potential to become one of the greatest nations on earth. People make nations. But too many Nigerians are experts at the blame game. We shift responsibilities. We fail to act as true citizens.
And the greatest irony of it all is our religiousity and the gap between private and public morality. When you see religious Nigerians, they can quote the Holy Books with such expertise you'd think they have deposited those books inside their brains. When they pray, they do so with such fervour, you would assume they have a direct telephone line to God. When they wear religious garments, they put up a mien that encourages you to lower your guard. But at other times, they do not translate their religious piety into daily life. This is a part of our national persona that is at the root of all the problems we face.
Our institutions still need to be strengthened. The failure of institutions accounts largely for the spread of despair in the land. We also need to give full effect to the words of our national anthem. The second stanza in particular is a prayer that should be reflected upon for the precision with which it captures our main national needs. "Oh God of creation/Direct our noble cause/Guide our leaders right/Help our youth the truth to know/In love and honesty to grow/And living just and true/Great lofty heights attain/To build a nation where peace/And justice shall reign."
Independence day should be a day of citizen pride. It should be a day of sober reflection. It should be a moment when the entire nation should pause, and look back and look forward into the future. Nigeria's journey as an independent nation may have begun in October 1960, but our history goes far back into the past, even long before the Amalgamation of 1914. We are a nation of different peoples, cultures and ethnicity brought together by destiny, and circumstances and colonialism. To transform this into real nationhood is the main challenge we have faced since 1960. As we mark Nigeria's 56th independence anniversary, let no one blame the British for the various fault lines that continue to affect our nation. The British ruled Nigeria for 46 years (1914-1960). We have been in charge of our own affairs for 56 years: that is long enough for us to get our acts together as a people and as a nation.
Leadership counts – sincere, honest and purposeful leadership, that is. It is the duty of leaders to show the people the way. Too many Nigerian leaders have no idea in what direction the people should be led, and this has been an abiding source of all-round confusion. I began this piece promising not to complain as Nigeria turns 56, but it is hard I suppose not to do so. But let no one despair. Surely, it shall be well with Nigeria.
About the Author:
Reuben Abati is a columnist in The Guardian and former Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to former President Goodluck Jonathan.
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olugbenga Ojo <olugbenga.ojo@gmail.com>: Sep 30 09:54PM +0100
Thank you Prof. I have the belief too. It's unfortunate that the bereaved
has to feel the way he/She is feeling BUT he/She will not be buried with
the dead.
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Toyin Falola <toyinfalola@austin.utexas.edu >: Sep 30 03:38PM
Independence Day: Nigeria at 56 - by Reuben Abati
Posted by Odinaka on Fri 30th Sep, 2016 - tori.ng
Goodluck Jonathan's former Special Adviser on Media and Publicity has written yet another interesting piece to Nigerians. It's a must read.
[http://www.tori.ng/userfiles/image/2016/sep/30/abati-2.jpg ]
Reuben Abati
As Nigeria marks its 56th Independence Anniversary, very few Nigerians would expect any form of celebration or excitement. Independence from colonial rule in 1960 has brought the country so much to be cheerful about, but 56 years later, also a lot of regrets.
I am not one of those who imagine that we would probably have been better off if we had remained under British rule, but that there are some Nigerians who still entertain such impossible thought indicates the depth of the people's anxiety about Nigeria's post-colonial reality.
The big issues are well-known: the failure of leadership, corruption, and perpetual anxiety about the future. Every October 1, Nigeria is described as "a crippled giant", a "toddler", "a broken nation". And the various editorials, year after year sound so repetitive as they focus on an economy that is not working, the failure of public infrastructure, leadership crisis, the bad habits of the political elite, religious and ethnic violence, disunity, national insecurity, and so on.
As we mark October 1 this year, we should perhaps avoid the beaten path and draw attention to the reasons why we should be happy with our country and proud to be Nigerians. Whatever problems we may have, hope is not lost. We are still the country of some of the most talented people in the world.
Nigerians are gifted, hardworking and in many ways exceptional. This is the country of Wole Soyinka, Chinua Achebe, Jelani Aliyu, Chimamanda Adichie, Philip Emeagwali, Kanu Nwankwo…It is the land of great achievers of all time in all fields of human endeavour. It is the heroism of the talented Nigerian who has put this country's name on the global map that I remember as I think of Nigeria at 56.
I also look around and admire the energy and creativity of the Nigerian youth. Those young men and women who are excelling and whose distinction inspires some level of confidence in the Nigerian system. For more than 20 years, we have been lamenting that the Nigerian education system has failed, collapsed or to use the usual phrase, "fallen". But this same system continues to produce young men and women with amazing talents. With a better education system, the harvest could have been richer and better, but oh come on, the entrepreneurial ingenuity of the Nigerian youth, their sheer brilliance and industry reassure us that if we could get it right, this country will yet attain much greater heights.
We are in every way, a blessed country. Beautiful flora and fauna: the poor fortunes of the national currency has not affected that. Abundant mineral resources: we only need to manage these better and properly. Travel round Nigeria: our diversity is inspiring. And when you attend any social event in Nigeria, watch out for the gaiety, the beauty of cultural expressions and the capacity of the average Nigerian to force drama out of every situation. When people talk about Nigeria from a distance, they tend to focus on the negatives: the high crime rate and the mismanagement of resources, but no one denies the fact that this country has what it takes in every regard to be as great as it once was and still be greater. That is what I think of as I reflect on Nigeria at 56.
We are also a country of resilient people. It is what keeps us going. There may have been a sudden rise in reported cases of suicide in recent times, but most Nigerians are fighters. They are ready to survive under any situation. They are determined. They never lose hope. They have this special ability to cover up their frustrations, dress up nicely and go to the church or the mosque or other places of worship, and dance and pray and ask God to take control. This may be a form of temporary escapism, but the confidence with which the average leaves everything to God and draws strength from so doing is a unique national characteristic.
We are still the biggest market in Africa. Many investors may have shut down their businesses and fled the country due to the current economic recession, but as surely as night follows day, they will return. The Nigerian market boasts of over 200 million people who need all kinds of services. This country will always be a destination for those who want to sell and buy and invest. We may be weak, but we are still a giant nation.
There may be violence in the North East and other parts of the country, but Nigerians are generally peace-loving and hospitable. As we celebrate Nigeria at 56, we should remember that this country has survived a civil war; it has survived religious and ethnic violence. It has remained one entity despite calls for its dismemberment.
What is required is a re-dedication to the ideals of unity and national progress. This is not a task for the leaders alone, but for all Nigerians, young and old, male and female. We must collectively resolve to make this country work and to ensure that the forces of good do not allow negative forces to overwhelm a nation which has the potential to become one of the greatest nations on earth. People make nations. But too many Nigerians are experts at the blame game. We shift responsibilities. We fail to act as true citizens.
And the greatest irony of it all is our religiousity and the gap between private and public morality. When you see religious Nigerians, they can quote the Holy Books with such expertise you'd think they have deposited those books inside their brains. When they pray, they do so with such fervour, you would assume they have a direct telephone line to God. When they wear religious garments, they put up a mien that encourages you to lower your guard. But at other times, they do not translate their religious piety into daily life. This is a part of our national persona that is at the root of all the problems we face.
Our institutions still need to be strengthened. The failure of institutions accounts largely for the spread of despair in the land. We also need to give full effect to the words of our national anthem. The second stanza in particular is a prayer that should be reflected upon for the precision with which it captures our main national needs. "Oh God of creation/Direct our noble cause/Guide our leaders right/Help our youth the truth to know/In love and honesty to grow/And living just and true/Great lofty heights attain/To build a nation where peace/And justice shall reign."
Independence day should be a day of citizen pride. It should be a day of sober reflection. It should be a moment when the entire nation should pause, and look back and look forward into the future. Nigeria's journey as an independent nation may have begun in October 1960, but our history goes far back into the past, even long before the Amalgamation of 1914. We are a nation of different peoples, cultures and ethnicity brought together by destiny, and circumstances and colonialism. To transform this into real nationhood is the main challenge we have faced since 1960. As we mark Nigeria's 56th independence anniversary, let no one blame the British for the various fault lines that continue to affect our nation. The British ruled Nigeria for 46 years (1914-1960). We have been in charge of our own affairs for 56 years: that is long enough for us to get our acts together as a people and as a nation.
Leadership counts – sincere, honest and purposeful leadership, that is. It is the duty of leaders to show the people the way. Too many Nigerian leaders have no idea in what direction the people should be led, and this has been an abiding source of all-round confusion. I began this piece promising not to complain as Nigeria turns 56, but it is hard I suppose not to do so. But let no one despair. Surely, it shall be well with Nigeria.
About the Author:
Reuben Abati is a columnist in The Guardian and former Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to former President Goodluck Jonathan.
Funmi Tofowomo Okelola <cafeafricana1@aol.com>: Sep 30 11:10AM -0700
"Nigerians are gifted, hardworking and in many ways exceptional. This
is the country of Philip Emeagwali…" Reuben Abati. I guess Abati is
still supporting the assertion that Philip Emeagwali discovered the
Internet.
The problem of Nigeria is not about leadership, it's about the culture
of complacency, the mediocrity of the intellectual class, and most
importantly, the lack of compassion by the so-called leaders.
The Birthplace of the Internet: 023 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zc1tZ8JsZvg
http://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/birthplace-of-the- internet-celebrates-111333
Film Summary:
Legendary master filmmaker Werner Herzog (Grizzly Man, Cave of
Forgotten Dreams) examines the past, present and constantly evolving
future of the Internet in Lo and Behold: Reveries of the Connected
World. Working with NETSCOUT, a world leader in-real time service
assurance and cybersecurity, which came aboard as a producer and led
him into a new world, Herzog conducted original interviews with
cyberspace pioneers and prophets such as PayPal and Tesla co-founder
Elon Musk, Internet protocol inventor Bob Kahn, and famed hacker Kevin
Mitnick.
These provocative conversations reveal the ways in which the online
world has transformed how virtually everything in the real world
works, from business to education, space travel to healthcare, and the
very heart of how we conduct our personal relationships. In the words
of executive producer Jim McNiel, "It's a journey even Werner, with
his immense imagination and inquisitive mind, didn't expect. Unless
you have lived in the technology space, you don't yet fully appreciate
what dwells there." Herzog adds: "It is one of the biggest revolutions
we as humans are experiencing."
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What Is the Institute of Chartered Economists of Nigeria? Can they Award Honorary Doctorate Degrees?
Okey Iheduru <okeyiheduru@gmail.com>: Sep 29 11:29PM -0700
Could someone please educate me on this new story? What is the "Institute
of Chartered Economists of Nigeria"? Can they award honorary doctorate
degrees?
Okey
+++++++++++++++++++++++++
*Nollywood Actor, Kenneth Okonkwo bags Honorary Doctorate Degree at the
Institute of Chartered Economists of Nigeria*
http://howng.com/nollywood-actor-kenneth-okonkwo-bags- honorary-doctorate-degree- institute-chartered- economists-nigeria/?utm_ source=ReviveOldPost&utm_ medium=social&utm_campaign= ReviveOldPost
"It is God that makes the increase. He has increased me to Dr Kenneth
Okonkwo" he captioned one of the photos.
http://howng.com/nollywood-actor-kenneth-okonkwo-bags- honorary-doctorate-degree- institute-chartered- economists-nigeria/?utm_ source=ReviveOldPost&utm_ medium=social&utm_campaign= ReviveOldPost
Okechukwu Ukaga <ukaga001@umn.edu>: Sep 30 09:52AM -0500
Okey, if you have not noticed, even churches and market association, etc
are awarding (meaningless) doctorate degrees (for cash) to those in Nigeria
who want to add "Dr" or "PhD" to their name without actually earning or
deserving that. It seems like anything we find, we tend to abuse. It is
great and desirable for qualified institution to award honorary degree to
anyone deserving such honor. But that is obviously not what is going on
here. Notice that a lot of politicians and businessmen (some with only
secondary school certificate) now address themselves as Dr.
OU
Toyin Falola <toyinfalola@austin.utexas.edu >: Sep 30 03:28PM
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Sir: conferred by various associations
Bishop: by various churches
Chiefs/Eze: by various groups
A friend attended a party at Isolo as a guest of the principal guest and yes, to repeat yes, a doctorate award by a so-called school
at Isolo. My friend thought it was all a comedy but the scale of the party said otherwise.
Call this part of the data to understand a troubled nation.
TF
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On Sep 30, 2016, at 11:17 AM, Okechukwu Ukaga <ukaga001@umn.edu<mailto:ukaga001@umn.edu >> wrote:
Okey, if you have not noticed, even churches and market association, etc are awarding (meaningless) doctorate degrees (for cash) to those in Nigeria who want to add "Dr" or "PhD" to their name without actually earning or deserving that. It seems like anything we find, we tend to abuse. It is great and desirable for qualified institution to award honorary degree to anyone deserving such honor. But that is obviously not what is going on here. Notice that a lot of politicians and businessmen (some with only secondary school certificate) now address themselves as Dr.
OU
On Sep 30, 2016 3:02 AM, "Okey Iheduru" <okeyiheduru@gmail.com<mailto:okeyiheduru@gmail.com >> wrote:
Could someone please educate me on this new story? What is the "Institute of Chartered Economists of Nigeria"? Can they award honorary doctorate degrees?
Okey
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Nollywood Actor, Kenneth Okonkwo bags Honorary Doctorate Degree at the Institute of Chartered Economists of Nigeria
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Shimon Peres
<https://www.google.co.uk/webhp?hl=en&sa=X&ved= >0ahUKEwj335Df0rHNAhUE3SwKHZ9MD ooQPAgD#hl=en&q=Shimon+Peres+ (August
2, 1923 - September 28, 2016) – May his soul rest in peace
Just watched the funeral of Shimon Peres
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(on CNN) attended by world leaders, the tributes paid being led by
President Obama - his second visit to Israel since he became president.
Here's another glimpse into Shimon Peres' love for his country and his
philosophical approach to all matters of reality in this series of
interviews with him : For The Future of Israel
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Shimon Peres' passing away brings his era to a close - his patriotic
endeavours going back to the days of David Ben-Gurion , his protégé…
The Jewish New Year Rosh Hashanah
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kicks off immediately after this Sabbath and ten days later the Almighty's
judgement scroll for the year will be sealed on Yom Kippur,
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who will live and who will continue to the hereafter...
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Godwin Obaseki (APC)...........................Osagie.Ize-Iyamu (PDP)
SAHARA REPORTERS
APC Candidate, Godwin Obaseki, Polled 319,483 Votes To Emerge Winner Of Edo
State Governorship Election
BY SAHARAREPORTERS, NEW YORKSEP 29, 2016
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially
declared Godwin Obaseki, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress
(APC), winner of the September 28th, 2016 governorship election in Edo
state.
Mr. Obaseki was declared the winner at exactly 4: 09 pm Nigerian time on
Thursday in Benin City, ending a stressful collation exercise that started
around 9 am amidst heavy security and sporadic protest INEC's head office
in Benin City.
SaharaReporters correspondents in monitoring the election exercise in Edo
State reported that the contest was highly contested between the
Governorship Candidate of the APC, Godwin Obaseki and PDP Candidate, Osagie
Ize-Iyamu, a pastor.
The announcement came amidst wild protests and calls by the PDP for the
cancellation of the Edo state governorship election results altogether.
There was a massive turnout of voters on Wednesday during the governorship
election.
Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Prof. Kayode
Soremekun, who served as the Returning Officer for the Edo State
Governorship Election announced the final results on Thursday
Prof.. Soremekun declared Obaseki winner having scored 319,483 votes to
defeat his closest rival Mr. Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the PDP who polled 253,173
votes.
SaharaReporters crew in the state reported that the difference in total
votes won between the two major candidates as 66,310
Wednesday governorship election held in 2627 polling units in the 18 Local
Governments Areas of Edo state.
According to the final tally, the total number of registered voters in Edo
State was 1,900,233 while 622,039 voters were accredited for the
governorship election.
Total valid votes cast in the contest was 613,244.
"That God Godwin Obaseki of the APC, having satisfied the requirement of
the law and scored the highest number of votes, is hereby declared the
winner and returned elected," he stated before wrapping up the exercise
amidst tight security.
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