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I BURIED MY MOTHER IN-LAW AS MOTHER… AZIBAOLA ROBERT
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From Mike Tayese Yenagoa
It was a gathering of who is who in Nigeria over the weekend in Kolo Town in Ogbia local government area of Bayelsa state when a lawyer turned engineer, Barr. Azibaola Robert who is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Zeetin Engineering bury his mother in-law who died at age of 81.
The burial turned carnival started on Thursday with Service Of Song at her residence while Friday was the burial service by New Life Baptist Church, Kolo 3 at the Kolo Primary School Field while interment followed at her residence and another Christian Wake-Keep followed that same evening. On Saturday was a cultural Dance by the popular (Egbelegbele Dance of Amassoma) followed by what they called Oba( Storytelling) while on Sunday was open air Thanksgiving Service and was immediately followed by Tug-Of-War which had 16 Communities in participation. In his tribute to his late mother in-law, Barr. Azibaola Robert described Mama Ego Emesua as a woman of faith, her faith was a guiding light in her life and a source of strength that influence everyone around her. Mama lived by the principle of kindness, compassion and forgiveness, reflecting the teaching she held dear. She had an unwavering trust in God that served as an inspiration to us all. Mama was a woman of extraordinary memory, she was a treasure trove of experiences with many vivid stories that she shared with warmth and enthusiasm. A bastion of tranquility within and without, with a soothing demeanour of calmness that brought peaceful atmosphere to us in every room she entered. There was never a moment of chaos with her or in her presence. My family owed her everlasting gratitude for a testament of the peace she carried in her heart. Mama was a masterful storyteller. The art of storytelling was woven into the fabric of her being. Each tale she told was to serve a purpose, impacting wisdom, sharing joy, or simply connecting hearts. In a world that often measures love by grand expectations, mama was a quiet, undemanding and unblemished. She showered us with affection in the simplest acts, a warm smile, a comforting touch, or a kind words. Today, tomorrow and ever, reflect on the life of this extraordinary woman, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, unalloyed loving in-law. We now have a duty to carry forward the legacy of her love,peace of heart and faith. While thanking former president Goodluck Jonathan, Azibaola Robert said, Jonathan could be likened to God in Nigeria and the entire African continent.Former president Jonathan was among top dignitaries that graced the occasion of the obsequious ceremonies of the late octogenarian mother-in-law, the late Ma. Egoyinbo Ayebatari Joyce Emesua. He described Jonathan as peaceful to a fault, noting that the ex-Nigerian leader was a pacesetter in peaceful transition of political power in Africa. Aziboala Robert a BAYELSA innovator is pioneering the manufacturing of Nigeria’s maiden electric cars and other automobile components in Africa through his Zeetin Engineering, a firm located in the nation’s seat of power, Abuja.The late ma. Egoyinbo Emesua passed on at the age of 81. Shortly after the interment of the late octogenarian, Robert urged the people of Ogbia, the former President’s kinsmen to continually thank and appreciate God for enabling them produce and have Jonathan as a former President of the nation who is from their tribe, noting that the ex-President’s name opens doors for people. He said: “Jonathan is like god to Nigeria and the entire African continent because of his peaceful and the enduring legacies he left behind as former president of this nation, especially pioneering peaceful transition of political power in Africa.”Goodluck Jonathan’s name opens doors for us as a people. If they don’t know us as a tribe in Nigeria, for example when you tell anyone that you’re from former President Jonathan’s tribe, ‘Ogbia’ doors are instantly opened for you.
“Even after leaving office he still continued to preach peace in Africa and beyond. I see God taking him to higher places in the future. Something tells me that God isn’t done yet with the former president Goodluck Jonathan”. Similarly, the Zeetin Engineering MD/CEO, described his late mother-in-law as the best any son-in-law could have.
He noted that his late mother-in-law during her life time was contented with whatever she had, saying that her fear of God, humility and industrious lifestyle had specifically endeared her to him and all those who came in contact with her while alive. Am not buryring her as my Mother-In-Law but am buryring as Mother. Am the son she didn’t had because she had four Girls and my also gave me four girls. It doesn’t matter whether you have boy child or girl Child, the most important in life is to trained them and make them responsible in life. Women are great all over the world and they gradually taken over every field of discipline. Women are more trustworthy when you give them responsibility. In his exhortation, the officiating guest clergy, Rev. Nwosu C.A, of the Victory Baptist Church, Obinze, Owerri, Imo state taking his account from the book of Philippians 3:12-21 described the ‘living’ as strangers in the world.
He warned that people should be mindful of how they live and treat each other, saying that after death, all would give account of how their lives were spent in the world they live in, hence people should be cautious of their behaviours while still alive to avoid the wrath of God at eternity.
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Ajuri, Tinubu’s Spokesperson Takes Exit, Cites Mesical Reaaona
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Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President Chief Ajuri Ngelale has quit his job. He said in a statement in a Abuja that he would proceed on an ” indefinite leave, to deal with ” medical matters” affecting him amd hia immediate family.Hos statement reads: “On Friday, I submittd a memo to the Chief of Staff to the President informing my office that I am proceeding on an indefinite leave of absence to frontally deal with medical matters presently affecting my immediate, nuclear family.
While I fully appreciate that the ship of state waits for no man, this agonizing decision — entailing a pause of my functions as the Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity and Official Spokesperson of the President; Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action, and Chairman, Presidential Steering Committee on Project Evergreen — was taken after significant consultations with my family over the past several days as a vexatious medical situation has worsened at home.I look forward to returning to full-time national service when time, healing, and fate permit.I respectfully ask for some privacy for my family and family”NEWS
Fuel Crisis: 1000 CSOs Fault Tinubu’s Economic Team, Want Immediate Reconstitution
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By David Torough, Abuja
About 1000 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), under the auspices of Coalition Of Civil Society Organisations (CCSOs), on Saturday Faults President Bola Tinubu’s Economic Team and called for immediate reconstitution.Expressing deep concerns over the state of the economy and escalating fuel prices compounding the hardship of Nigerians despite the recent protest, the groups said Tinubu must act now to avert disintegration.
The groups said the current situation across the country has cast doubt on the competence of the Tinubu economic team and called for urgent review. The CCSOs in a statement by its National Coordinator, Mallam Ibrahim Mohammed, pointed out that the plight of Nigerians is sinking low and their patience is wearing off following the deteriorating economy.The statement reads in part, “The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) is deeply concerned about the deteriorating state of the Nigerian economy, which is becoming increasingly unbearable for millions of citizens.“It is evident that the recent hike in fuel prices and the unstable exchange rate are the direct results of economic mismanagement by those responsible for overseeing our nation’s financial policies. The ripple effects of these failures are being felt in every household across the country, worsening poverty and crippling economic activity.“The floating of the Naira, which was initially sold to Nigerians as a means of stabilizing our currency, has done little to prevent the continued devaluation of the Naira. In fact, the exchange rate disparity has widened significantly, with the Naira losing value daily, impacting the cost of living, basic commodities, and inflation.“While this policy was expected to ease foreign exchange pressure, it has instead deepened economic challenges due to poor implementation and lack of strategic foresight.”The coalition also expressed concern over what it described as a death trap of indebtedness of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), which also they claimed had slowed down importation of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, hence the current shortage of PMS across the country. “Of equal concern is the precarious position of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), which finds itself in a debt trap, with global suppliers of petroleum products losing confidence in Nigeria’s ability to honour its obligations.“Reports have shown that NNPCL has accrued debts totalling over $6 billion, causing petrol supply shortages. International suppliers are now reluctant to continue providing fuel on credit, exacerbating supply chain issues and pushing up the price of petrol at the pump”, they claimed.The CSOs also asserted that, “We hold the managers of the Nigerian economy responsible for these disturbing developments. Their inability to provide sound policies and long-term solutions has left the nation in this predicament.“It is clear that there is no cohesive strategy to address the rising debt, the growing imbalance in the foreign exchange market, or the country’s heavy reliance on importation for petrol supply. The recent hike in fuel prices reflects the collapse of responsible economic management and accountability.“Nigerians are left to bear the brunt of these failures. Businesses are shutting down, transportation costs have skyrocketed, and citizens are spending an increasingly larger percentage of their income on basic necessities. This state of affairs is unacceptable.”The group therefore placed some demands; Immediate intervention from the government: There needs to be a comprehensive and transparent plan to stabilize the Naira, restore confidence in the petroleum supply chain, and negotiate a restructuring of NNPC’s debts to ensure continuous fuel supply.“Accountability for economic mismanagement: Those responsible for the reckless management of our foreign exchange policies and NNPC’s debts must be held accountable. The government must also disclose its plan to mitigate the rising fuel costs and economic burden on Nigerians.“A return to sound financial policy: The floating of the Naira has proven ineffective under current conditions. We call for a re-evaluation of monetary and fiscal policies to stabilize the economy, reduce inflation, and attract foreign investment.“In conclusion, the Coalition of Civil Society Organisations reiterates that without immediate corrective measures, the economic situation will continue to deteriorate, leading to further hardship for the average Nigerian. The government must act decisively and responsibly to reverse this downward spiral”, they added.NEWS
Tension in Makurdi Community as NAF Personnel Demolishes Houses, Destroys Rice Farm
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There is growing tension in Ugondu community, Makurdi LGA, Benue state by young people opposed to the demolition of houses and destruction of rice farms in the area allegedly on the directives of senior Air Force officer, Air Commodore Akinbuwa Ayodele.
It was learnt that Commodore Ayodele, who is facing multiple legal actions following dispute over a plot of land located on George Akume Way Makurdi and owned in blatant disregard to the judicial process embarked on destruction of structures on the plot.
Eyewitness said when the equipment arrived no one imagined it was for destruction.
But in a militray- like operation, two flats of two units each, completely roofed, electrified and plumbing work completed were among the structures demolished as the bulldozers rolled over rice farms in the vicinity as well.
It was learnt that last year, a Makurdi High Court presided by Justice Mary Ijohor, granted an order of perpetual injunction, in the same matter, upon application by the supposed owner of the plot and awarded the sum of One Million Naira (N1,000,000.00) only, as cost. The matter, enforcement of fundamental rights, was marked as MHC/582/M/2023.
Godwin Akor whose rice farm was destroyed in a chat with newsmen said that he was shocked at the development. He however said he won’t speak more on the matter as it is still before the court.