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BEHOLD 100 FULFILLED PROPHECIES OF PRIMATE AYODELE IN 2022
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BEHOLD 100 FULFILLED PROPHECIES OF PRIMATE AYODELE IN 2022
At the end of each year, we always look forward to what the coming year has in store for us and the tool we use in finding that is prophecy. This is why people like Primate Ayodele will always stay relevant because God uses him to let the world know what will happen in the new year.
Last year, he released some prophecies concerning 2022 and it is on record that they started coming to pass the day they were sent out for public consumption. Among the prophecies, more than 100 came to pass in the year.
1 ASUU strike: in his 2022 prophecies, Primate Ayodele revealed that there will be a serious ASUU strike in 2022 and that students will stage something serious to protest against it. As he said it, the union held a strike that lasted more than 8 months and at some point, students started blocking major highways to express their displeasure, fulfilling Primate Ayodele’s prophecy.
2 Burkina Faso Coup: Earlier this year, there was a military coup in Burkina Faso that saw the end of President Kabore’s reign. Primate Ayodele warned against the coup in his 90-paged prophecies for 2022. His warning on political tension in Burkina Faso can be found on Page 21 of the prophecy book.
3 Guinea : there was political unrest in the country some months ago that led to the death of citizens. Primate Ayodele had revealed that he foresees tough times for politicians in the country. This was fulfilled.
4 Landslide In Cameroun: An unfortunate landslide that led to the death of over 21 people took place in Cameroun weeks back. Primate Ayodele said it in his new year prophecy that the country will be faced with deadly natural disasters.
5 Russia VS Ukraine War: The most talked about international event is the invasion of Ukraine by Russia some months back. Primate Ayodele had warned in his 2022 prophecies that the crisis between the countries will escalate this year. Few days before the invasion occurred, Primate Ayodele revealed in an interview session that he foresees destruction in Ukraine. About 48 hours after this prophecy, Russia invaded Ukraine and as we speak, lots of destruction have been recorded and still counting.
6 Governor Finitiri : The governor of Adamawa, Ahmadu Fintiri escaped death twice in his convoy accident that also took the lives of some of his aides. This fulfills the prophecy of Primate Ayodele that warned governors to pray against strange occurrences around them.
7 Senegal : The ruling party of Senegal lost the majority in the recently conducted parliamentary elections. Primate Ayodele had foretold in his prophecies that the president will have a crisis and will struggle to have a majority in the parliamentary elections.
8 China-Taiwan: China and Taiwan had a little face-off in the year and if not for timely intervention, could have resulted into something more serious. Before it happened, Primate Ayodele warned world leaders to watch China and Taiwan because he foresees an escalation there.
9 Assassination Of Japan Former Prime Minister: Shinzo Abe, a former prime minister of Japan was assassinated some months back during a campaign. Primate Ayodele revealed that he foresees the death of a powerful former prime minister. This was fulfilled.
10 Olubadan Of Ibadan Death: Still in his 2022 prophecies in the section that talks about the traditional institutions, Primate Ayodele mentioned some traditional rulers that will be called to the great beyond before the end of the year. Olubadan of Ibadan was part of them and to confirm it, he died few months into the year 2022.
11 Alaafin Of Oyo’s death: this is the most recent death in the traditional institution, just like Olubadan, Primate Ayodele revealed that the Alaafin of Oyo will have health issues. He died some weeks back after his health failed.
12 Soun Of Ogbomosho’s death: Soun Of Ogbomosho died before others, he died in December, the month Primate Ayodele released his 2022 prophecies. Meanwhile, the prophet had compiled the prophecies since November. The name of Soun of Ogbomosho was also mentioned as part of traditional rulers that will die, and as he said it, the Soun of Ogbomosho met his forefathers.
13 Desmond Tutu’s Death: popular South African archbishop Desmond Tutu died on 26th of December. In Primate Ayodele’s 2022 prophecies released on 22nd Of December 2021, the man of God mentioned that he sees him in a redline which connotes death.
14 Death Of Abubakar Shekau : for many years, we have heard of Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau dying and coming out again to say he is not dead. Primate Ayodele in a prophecy last year said the days of Shekau are numbered and that he will die. Few months later, Shekau was pronounced dead permanently and till this day, he has not come out to speak again because he has truly died as prophesied by the man of God
15 AFCON: during the release of his 2022 prophecies, Primate Ayodele noted that the super eagles of nigeria will not go far in the African cup of nations. They had a good start but were surprisingly kicked out by a weaker team; Tunisia. The man of God also mentioned some countries that will do well in the tournament of which the victors, Senegal was part. This was before AFCON started at all.
16 World cup qualifiers: it was a painful thing that Nigeria didn’t qualify for the world cup. Primate Ayodele had warned Coach Eguaveon not to allow Musa play in the match if he wants to win Ghana to get the qualifier ticket. Unfortunately, the coach never listened and played Musa. Ghana won Nigeria by away goal advantage.
17 Gambia Parliamentary election : Before Gambia parliamentary elections, Primate Ayodele revealed the outcome and said it will lead to political imbalance for the president. When the result came out, the president’s political party failed to have a majority which automatically means there will be a lot of checks against the president and it will affect his political future, fulfilling Primate Ayodele’s prophecy.
18 France Election: in the last 20 years, no president has gotten a second term in France, it has always been one term but before the election held this year, Primate Ayodele revealed that Emmanuel Macron will get a second term. Surprisingly, the result of the election favoured Emmanuel Macron, fulfilling Primate Ayodele’s prophecy.
19 Boris Johsnon Aide: One of UK Prime minister Boris Johnson’s aides resigned some months back in a shocking move. In his 2022 prophecies, Primate Ayodele revealed that a cabinet minister will resign due to the troubles the Prime Minister will face. In fulfilling this, the minister for justice resigned, citing disregard for rule of law as his reason.
20 Boris Johnson troubles: there have been calls for Boris Johnson to resign as the prime minister of the United Kingdom. Primate Ayodele in his 2022 prophecies revealed that the PM will face troubles in the new year and will be asked to resign. Since the beginning of the year, troubles set in for him and till now, he is still faced with the crisis.
21 Protest against Hardship : In 2021, Primate Ayodele revealed that there will be so much hardship in the country and Nigerians will protest against it. As he said it, few months into 2022, some Nigerians took to the highway to protest against the high cost of essential commodities and vowed to take the protest to other parts of the country, fulfilling Primate Ayodele’s prophecy
22 Germany Coup Attempt: surprisingly, there was a coup attempt in Germany earlier this month and some arrests were made to foil the move. Primate Ayodele was recorded warning against coup attempts in places it has never happened before, especially in the western world. This coup attempt fulfills his prophecy.
23 Abuja-Kaduna attack : Primate Ayodele has been releasing warnings concerning attacks on Nigeria’s railways and rail stations since the beginning of the year. In his 2022 prophecies, he categorically stated that he foresees explosion on our rail system. Few months ago, bandits bombed a railway and it affected an Abuja-Kaduna train. The bandits also abducted passengers after shooting some of them, fulfilling Primate Ayodele’s prophecy.
24 APC National convention: the outcome of the APC National convention that was held in March was foretold by Primate Ayodele. The convention didn’t show the true will of the people as consensus was used to elect the party leaders. Primate Ayodele had said months before the convention that some certain cabal would handpick the new leaders of the party, and it was so.
25 Japan earthquake : it’s been a while since Japan experienced an earthquake but Primate Ayodele in his 2022 prophecies revealed that the country will experience it this year. As he said, Japan had an earthquake that killed people in March.
26 INEC postponement : Despite the fact that INEC had confirmed the date for 2023 general elections, Primate Ayodele maintained that elections will not be held on the date. Confirming this, INEC shifted the date by some weeks.
27 Ladipo Market fire: there was a serious fire incident at the popular Ladipo market a few months back. Primate Ayodele during a Friday program warned his church members to pray against fire incidents in markets around Oshodi. Just 24 hours after he made the statement, the fire incident happened, destroying several properties.
28 ISIS Leader death : Primate Ayodele had declared 2022 as a bad year for terrorist groups around the world especially the ISIS. A top leader of ISIS was killed in February by the United States.
29 Arik Airline crash landing : a popular Nigerian actress, Uche Elendu cried out some months ago that the flight she boarded; Arik Airline had an emergency landing that got passengers terrified. Still in his 2022 prophecies, Primate Ayodele ask Nigerians to pray against crash landing of any airline in the country.
30 Sunday Igboho : Popular Yoruba activist Sunday Igboho got into trouble last year and it’s been difficult for him to get freedom after he was imprisoned in Benin Republic. In his 2022 prophecies, Primate Ayodele revealed that the activist will have issues with his lawyer and if he doesn’t change him, he won’t have a headway. As he said it, a few days into the new year, Sunday Igboho publicly lambasted his lawyer, changed him and this led to him being set free by the Beninese government.
31 Nnamdi Kanu : On Nnamdi Kanu, Primate Ayodele in his 2022 prophecies noted that the IPOB leader will face more troubles in the new year. As he said it, President Buhari affirmed earlier this year that he won’t be released and till now, Igbo leaders are still begging for him. Instead of releasing him, more charges are being counted against him, fulfilling Primate Ayodele’s prophecy.
32 Ernest Sonekan : a former Nigerian head of state, Ernest Sonekan died a few months into 2022. Primate Ayodele in his 2022 prophecies foretold the death of some Nigerian past leaders among which Ernest Sonekan was mentioned. His death confirmed the prophecy of the man of God.
33 Health crisis of Brazil president : The president of Brazil was rushed to the hospital earlier this year as a result of a blocked intestine. Primate Ayodele in his prophecy for the new year stated that he foresees a sitting president having health crisis. The issue with Brazil’s president confirms his prophecy.
34 South Africa parliament fire : a strange occurrence took place earlier this year when a fire incident occurred at the South Africa parliament. In his 2022 prophecies, Primate Ayodele categorically mentioned that there will be a fire incident at the south Africa parliament.
35 Death of entertainers: in 2022, the world have experienced the death of so many entertainers. Several musicians, actors and actresses have kicked the bucket. Primate Ayodele in his prophecy for the new year foretold this.
36 Death Of Bashir Tofa : Bashir Tofa, a one-time presidential candidate under NRC in the June 12 1993 election died earlier this year. This also confirms the prophecy of Primate Ayodele on page 14 of the 90-paged 2022 prophecies where he said he foresees the death of a one-time presidential candidate.
37 . Zoning: Zoning ahead of 2023 has caused a lot of issues between political parties in the year. This was also stated in Primate Ayodele’s prophecy for the year. He said political parties will not respect the gentleman agreement towards Zoning of presidency and this is exactly what has been happening
38 Attack On Governors: The governors of Borno State and Benue State will never forget 2021 as a year they had a close shave with death. Both of them escaped death severally this year even though they were in their convoys. Meanwhile, Primate Ayodele already predicted that there will be attacks on governors in the year.
39 Twitter Sale: arguably, the biggest news in 2022 so far in the technology world is the sale of twitter to Elon Musk. As unexpected as the news was, Primate Ayodele revealed in his 2022 prophecies that he foresees a change in the board of Twitter. The sale automatically changes the board of directors, fulfilling Primate Ayodele’s prophecy.
40 Lagos 4 Lagos Failure: A once wave-making political group in Nigeria, Lagos For Lagos has started failing a few months to the anticipated 2023 election. The group has a convener, Jide Adediran ‘Jandor’ who is seriously after the governorship seat in Lagos. When the group emerged, Primate Ayodele stated that except the do the needful, all their efforts will be wasted. As we speak, the leadership of the group has fallen, it’s been verbal attacks against each other while a handful of members have withdrawn from the group.
41 Somalia : The presidential election in Somalia took a different dimension with the emergence of former president, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. The country has never elected a former president but in a prophecy before the election took place, Primate Ayodele revealed that he sees an old face becoming the next president of the country. This came to pass with the emergence of Hassan Mohamud
42 Sokoto Killing : there was a sad occurrence in Sokoto some weeks back when a student, by name Deborah was killed for blaspheming Prophet Mohammed (SAW). Primate Ayodele warned in his 2022 prophecies that he foresees a religious crisis in the country. The killing of Deborah was a major religious crisis that affected activities in Sokoto state and even led to a curfew.
43 Zoning: at the beginning of the year, Primate Ayodele made it known that the leading political parties in Nigeria, PDP and APC will not regard the gentleman agreement of Zoning to the south. Before the presidential primaries of the political parties, there were issues that caused crisis within the parties, the parties didn’t go into their primaries with the zoning agreement, they had aspirants from different zones including the north. This has fulfilled Primate Ayodele’s prophecy on that aspect.
44 Kidnapping: in the history of Nigeria, kidnapping has never been alarming as it is this year. Surprisingly, Primate Ayodele warned against it and categorically stated that kidnapping will be on the rise in 2021. “I foresee that the security challenges in the country will reach an alarming rate until the Government does the needful. Otherwise, there is no way the security of lives and property can be guaranteed. The spirit of God says there will be major challenges in our security system mostly kidnappings. The spirit of God says setting up the State Police will not work for now because it will be used for selfish reasons even as its Agenda and will be greatly criticized.”
45 South East Presidency : Primate Ayodele had revealed in 2020 that the ambition of south east politicians to become Nigeria’s next president will be met with rejection. He revealed that betrayal among them will cause them to lose it. As he said it, some of the politicians stepped down for a northerner before the primary election of the ruling party. As it stands, no major party has a south east candidate for the 2023 presidential election in Nigeria.
46 Ekiti Election : The election was held in June but Primate Ayodele in his usual way of releasing prophecies long before events took place had revealed the outcome months before. He noted that the candidate of the APC will win the election and at the end of the day, it came to pass.
47 Fraud In Accountant General’s Office: In his prophecy book titled warnings to the nations, Primate Ayodele had accurately predicted that there will be corruption enquiry in the office of Nigeria’s accountant general. As he warned, the AGF was arrested by EFCC on account of N80 Billion fraud some months back.
48 Nigeria’s economic situation: Primate Ayodele had warned severally that the economy of Nigeria will not get any better. He warned of an increase in exchange rate and prices of essential commodities. At the moment, the exchange rate is unbelievable and prices of essential commodities as little as food are on the high side, fulfilling Primate Ayodele’s prophecy.
49 Fire Outbreak In Market: from the beginning of the year till this month, we have been seeing fire outbreaks in our markets. This was very rampant this year just as Primate Ayodele foretold it.
50 Suicide Bombers: Primate Ayodele few months back revealed that he foresees the operation of suicide bombers in Nigeria again years after it was defeated. Just few weeks after he said it, there was a suicide bomb attack in a school in Kano that killed several people and injured many.
51 Ayu : Before PDP elected a national chairman, Primate Ayodele advised them on who to pick but they didn’t listen but went for Iyorchia Ayu. The man of God made it known that the powers that made him national chairman will kick him out. Just as he said, Ayu has been asked to resign by those that supported him to be chairman.
52 Tanko Mohammed: The former chief justice of Nigeria, Tanko Mohammed resigned due to ill health. Primate Ayodele had said long ago that the CJN will be incapacitated.
53 Attack on Buhari’s convoy: President Buhari’s convoy was attacked some months ago in Katsina. Primate Ayodele foretold this long before it happened but it was not given serious attention till it happened.
54 Rishi Sunak : Rishi Sunak emerged as the UK Prime minister in a mysterious way just so the word of God can come to pass. Primate Ayodele declared that Sunak will be UK Next prime minister before the election was held. After the election, Liz Truss emerged but resigned after spending barely 46 days in office and this paved the way for Rishi Sunak, fulfilling the Primate Ayodele prophecy.
55 Angola former president death : A former president of Angola died in the course of the year. Primate Ayodele had warned that the world should pray against the death of former presidents in 2022. Angola’s former president is one of the fulfilment.
56 Sri Lanka : earlier this year, the people of Sri Lanka invaded their president’s office and literally chased him out of the country. This happened just a few days after Primate Ayodele revealed that there will be disorderliness and confusion in the nation of Sri Lanka.
57 Italy : Primate Ayodele stated that there will be political problems in Italy earlier this year. This was fulfilled when the prime minister tendered his resignation letter after losing support of the largest coalition in the country.
58 Natural disasters in Europe: Europe was faced with so many natural disasters this year. Heatwaves, flooding, and several others. At the beginning of the year, Primate Ayodele foretold all of these and they have all happened.
59 Dana Airline: In the course of the year, the license of Dana Airline was revoked by the FAAN. Primate Ayodele had said that the airline will have issues in the year
60 Insecurity in Abuja: some months ago, the united states warned of terrorism attacks in Abuja and even evacuated some citizens back to their country. This fulfilled Primate Ayodele’s prophecy which he released during the year that Abuja will be attacked.
61 United Nations Building: Primate Ayodele warned the United Nations to be careful against attacks in some of their host countries. Some months ago, the UN was attacked in DR Congo by some youths and it led to the death of some officials.
62 Nigerian economy : every Nigerian knows the economy of the country took a bad turn in 2022. The price of commodities is nothing to write home about. At different times in the year, Primate Ayodele warned of a tough economy. He even predicted the price of dollars to be N700 and it came to pass.
63 Ahmed Lawan career : the senate president of Nigeria, Ahmed Lawan faced so much crisis in this year. He lost his bid to become the APC presidential candidate and his bid to return to the senate. Primate Ayodele had foretold that the senate president will not have it easy this year in his political career.
64 Senegal parliament: Senegal held a parliamentary election but before it happened, Primate Ayodele had said that the president will not have a majority in the house. As he said it, the outcome of the election saw the president not having a clear majority in the parliament.
65 South Sudan: Primate Ayodele released several prophecies concerning the president of South Sudan, Salva Kiir and one of them include his adoption as his party’s candidate ahead of the 2024 presidential election. As he said, Salva Kiir was endorsed a few weeks ago.
66 Kenya: Primate Ayodele was a major voice in the Kenyan presidential election that was held in August 2022. The man of God revealed that William Ruto will win the election despite the fact that the president was supporting someone else. Surprisingly, Ruto won the election as Primate Ayodele foretold.
67 Anthony Joshua: At the beginning of the year, Primate Ayodele revealed that popular heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will face a crisis in his career. The boxer lost his major fight this year, rendering his boxing career unproductive in 2022.
68 Flood crisis : No doubt, the flood that happened in 2022 is nothing compared to that of the past. It happened for days and rendered several people homeless in Africa and other parts of the world. Primate Ayodele foretold the crisis at the beginning of the year.
69 Angola presidential election: in the midst of uncertainty against the incumbent, Primate Ayodele warned him to change his strategies if he wants to win the election which he clearly did. He won the election though not with a wide margin as usual.
70 Raila Odinga loss: The opposition leader in Kenya, Raila Odinga lost the presidential election despite the fact that he had the support of the incumbent president, Uhuru Kenyatta. He decided to go to court but Primate Ayodele warned him not to go because it will lead to total failure. Unfortunately the politician didn’t listen and the court ruling was not in his favour.
71 Police protest: It is very alien to the police force to embark on protest because it will be perceived as mutiny. However, Primate Ayodele noted that he foresees a protest by some police officers and this happened in Osun state in the course of the year.
72 Putin assassination attempt: The president of Russia, Vladimir Putin was warned by Primate Ayodele to stop the war in Ukraine which he ordered or he will face assassination attempt. True to his words, Putin was almost killed in a blast that rocked his vehicle some months back.
73 Sweden: Primate Ayodele revealed that there will be a new government in Sweden. True to his words, the incumbent prime minister lost the election which was quite unusual and this paved the way for a new government.
74 Imo Speaker: Primate Ayodele in his 2022 prophecies revealed that not all speakers will finish their term. In the year, the speaker of Imo state house of assembly was impeached.
75 Ebola Virus: Primate Ayodele made it known that he foresees the re-surface of Ebola Virus in some parts of Africa. This came to pass in Uganda.
76 NFF President: Primate Ayodele was very vocal in the build-up to the NFF election that saw Ibrahim Gusau winning. The man of God said severally that Gusau is the right candidate to lead the NFF and that God has ordained him. Just as he said, Gusau emerged the winner of the election.
77 Liz Truss : When Liz Truss emerged as the UK Prime minister, Primate Ayodele made it known that she would not be able to finish what she started. True to his words, Liz Truss is regarded as the shortest serving prime minister of the UK ever after spending just 46 days in office.
78 Ghana: the economy of Ghana has been nothing to write home about this year. Primate Ayodele accurately captured the situation in his new year prophecy.
79 Fuel Scarcity : Nigeria faced fuel scarcity at different times this year. Primate Ayodele also said at the beginning of the year and the course of the year that the fuel price will be increased and that there will be scarcity. Fuel now sells for exorbitant prices in the country and is still scarce at the moment.
80 WAEC Office : the headquarters of WAEC in Yaba was engulfed by fire last month. In his prophecy for the new year in 2021, Primate Ayodele warned the organization to be careful of fire outbreaks.
81 Liberia: Currently, the citizens of Liberia took to the streets to protest against their president, George Weah and also requested that he steps down from office. This is in fulfilment of Primate Ayodele’s prophecy that the president will face a crisis in his administration.
82 Brazil election: Primate Ayodele made a statement that a one-time president of Brazil will win the presidential election against the incumbent. Surprisingly, this was fulfilled.
83 Naira redesign: The central bank of Nigeria has just released new notes for the country. It was never envisaged that the country would re-design the naira note but Primate Ayodele said in the beginning of the year that he foresees Naira wearing a new look.
84 US Midterm election: Before the Midterm election was held, Primate Ayodele made it known that the democratic party would lose some seats in the house of representatives. This was confirmed when the election result came out, with the republicans having the majority.
85 Equatorial Guinea: before the presidential election of Equatorial Guinea was held, Primate Ayodele made it known that the incumbent would retain his seat. This also came to pass.
86 Cyril Ramophosa: The president of South Africa is currently enmeshed in corruption charges. This was foretold by Primate Ayodele who said there will be calls for Ramophosa to resign from office. True to his word, He faced an impeachment vote and narrowly escaped.
87 Impeachment of Peru President: Pedro Castillo was impeached as the president of Peru after an attempt he made which was termed a ‘coup’ by the parliaments. Primate Ayodele also foretold this before it happened.
89 INEC Offices: as Nigeria prepares for another election next year, the offices of the electoral commission have been attacked greatly. Meanwhile, Primate Ayodele warned the INEC chairman sometime ago to be very security conscious as he foresees attacks against the commission.
90 The death of the Nigerian ambassador to Spain was also prophesied by Primate Ayodele.
91 UK Nurses: Nurses in the UK recently embarked on the longest strike in the history of the profession in the country. Primate Ayodele accurately captured this in a series of his prophetic revelations.
92 Qatar 2022: The FIFA world cup that just got concluded confirmed the call of Primate Ayodele. The man of God foretold all that will happen in the tournament and even went as far as explaining how the winner will emerge. Lo and behold, it all happened as he put them.
93 Ladi Adebutu: When the PDP candidate, Ladi Adebutu was having issues with his candidacy in Ogun state, Primate Ayodele assured that he will still be confirmed by the court as the candidate of the party. As he said it, it came to pass.
94 Biyi Otegbeye: the governorship candidate of ADC In Ogun state, Biyi Otegbeye was warned by Primate Ayodele not to pursue ambition because it will lead to nothing. Few weeks after this warning, the candidate got sacked by the court as a candidate.
95 Lagos assembly: Primate Ayodele made it known in the year that there will be deaths in some state houses of assembly. Unfortunately, this recently came to pass with the death of a lawmaker in Lagos assembly who slumped during Tinubu’s campaign in Jos.
96 Twitter : the microblogging site changed ownership this year, it was not envisaged that the very viable platform will be sold. Primate Ayodele had foretold that he foresees a change in leadership of the company.
97 Peter Obi: As popular as Peter Obi is, Primate Ayodele had warned him of betrayal by his kinsmen. We are all privy to the recent attacks the labour party candidate faced with his state governor, Charles Soludo.
98 Ekiti Assembly speaker: Ekiti state assembly speaker passed on to the great beyond a few months back. This fulfills the prophecy of Primate Ayodele warning all speakers in Nigeria to pray against chronic health challenges.
99 Tunisia : Primate Ayodele revealed in the course of the year that the president of Tunisia will try to change the constitution of the country. This has also been fulfilled.
100 Sadio Mane: In his prophecy for Sadio Mane in his prophecy book, Primate Ayodele noted that the player will have a major win in his career. It would be recalled that the player won the African player of the year award.
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Celebrating Sir Edwin Ogidi-Gbegbaje At 60 By Jimmy Enyeh
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November 22, 2024Celebrating Sir Edwin Ogidi-Gbegbaje At 60 By Jimmy Enyeh
Majority of Deltans are unanimous in their submissions that the name of
Sir Edwin Ogidi-Gbegbaje, a celebrated top civil servant and retired permanent secretary in Delta State Government House has been recorded in the good side of history.
As he clocked 60 today, family members, friends, associates and well wishers have been falling over themselves to pay tribute to a kind hearted and jolly good fellow.
Edwin, a scion of the famous Gbegbaje family in Ekpan, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State, a family noted for producing top bureaucrats and influential public servants.
For 35 years until he retired in January 2024, he added values to Delta State civil service, deepening its positive nuances and was one of the people that nurtured the civil service of the young state upon creation in 1991 to its now enviable heights, setting it along with others on a trajectory that has made it one of the best in the country.
Gbegbaje’s story is far from the proverbial rags-to-riches . He was born into comfort and high society, but suddenly lost his affluent parents in his first and third years at the University of Jos, but with good counsel and guidance of relatives who were bureaucrats, Edwin Ogidi-Gbegbaje made a career choice that saw him becoming a permanent secretary at 46, a very rare feat in those days.
In an interview conducted three years ago to celebrate his 57 years, he offered a glimpse into his life, challenges and triumph. “I come from the larger Gbegbaje family in Ekpan, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State. We have quite several branches of the genealogical tree. We have the Abesan. The patriarch of the family is Chief Gbegbaje Dasone.
“We have Oloyo Gbegbaje and Ogidi Gbegbaje. My parents were civil servants like myself. My mum was a social welfare officer who rose through the ranks.During the late Ambrose Ali administration in Bendel State, she was appointed permanent secretary. My father was a medical doctor.
“He was the first radiologist in the defunct Bendel State and second in the country. My father was the chief consultant radiologist in Bendel State. I also have an uncle, Mr. K Gbegbaje who was a permanent secretary. When he retired, he became the Chairman of Bendel State Civil Service Commission. I have an uncle who was the first Accountant-General of Kwara State. He was in the northern civil service in the 60s.He later became Chairman of National Oil. I am from a family of bureaucrats. I attended Emotan Primary School in Benin.
“I proceeded to Edo College. When I left Edo College, I had the desire to leave Benin. Even when I was admitted into UNIBEN to study Economics and Statistics, I wasn’t enthusiastic. So, I got admission to study Political Science in Jos in 1981. Prof Emovon from UNIBEN was the Vice-Chancellor in Jos at the time. As I was entering, Jos ceased being a campus of the University of Ibadan. I was there from 1981 -1985. I graduated before my 21st birthday.
“Unfortunately, I lost my dad as I was entering the university in 1981. When I was just getting into my third year, I lost my mum.
It wasn’t easy being the eldest among my siblings. In fact, I was encouraged to come for Christmas holiday in Benin without knowing that the evening of my arrival in Benin was the period of my mum’s service of songs.
“I didn’t have an inkling that such a thing had happened. I didn’t even hear that she was ill. I was shocked when I saw canopies in my compound at Ovie Whiskey Avenue close to Ekhewan Campus. A prominent Jos-based businessman from Ughelli encouraged me to visit home for Christmas.
“I graduated in 1985 and taught at a secondary school in Iko-Eket, Cross River State. Just as I was finishing, there were some advertisements for jobs. I didn’t see the one for NNPC early enough.Towards the end of 1988, my uncle who was the Chairman of Bendel State Civil Service Commission, said since I couldn’t get a private sector job, I should participate in extended interviews, especially since I had sat for ASCON examination.
“He advised me to start a career in the civil service. By the end of 1988, letters of appointment were out. I wasn’t conscious of the fact that the person who resumes first becomes the senior in service. I didn’t resume early. My uncle said I was supposed to have resumed instead of waiting to resume in the New Year. A few of my friends who were conscious of it had resumed and they became my seniors in service. I resumed on January 3, 1989.
“That was how my career started. We were supposed to come in as administrative officers Grade 7, but at that time there was a decree. So, by the time we came in, we were designated as personnel officers. We were regarded as the special class.
“Upon the creation of Delta State on August 27, 1991, we all had to move to Asaba. In fact, the movement was swift.
We were all not fully prepared for the swift movement. There was a surge of human beings into Asaba with the state creation. A lot of us couldn’t get accommodation in Asaba when we came. In fact, I stayed in Ibusa for nine years. It was when I met my wife that we moved to Asaba. A lot of my colleagues were sleeping in the offices then.
On his retirement, the Delta State governor praised Gbegbaje’s contribution to the growth of the state.
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, at the retirement thanks-giving service of Gbegbaje, urged civil servants in the state to emulate his virtues.
Speaking at a grand reception in honour of the celebrant at the Events Centre, Asaba, Governor Oborevwori described Ogidi-Gbegbaje as an intelligent, humble, diligent, transparent, process driven, selfless, accountable and compassionate bureaucrat.
While congratulating the retired Permanent Secretary for his diligent and patriotic service to the state, Oborevwori said Ogidi-Gbegbaje was very helpful in the last seven months of his administration.
According to him, “a lot has been said about Sir Eddy Ogidi-Gbegbaje and I also have a personal experience about him while I was Speaker and in the last seven months as Governor of Delta State, we have worked very closely and he helped me to settle down quickly.
“Sir Ogidi-Gbegbaje played his role very well, he is diligent in his duties and was always giving good and useful advise wherever he worked.
“Your service to humanity is something worth emulating and I must say that I enjoyed working with you. I congratulate you for 35 years of unblemished and meritorious service to the government and people of Delta State.
“We are going to miss you, the civil service will miss you, the machinery of government will miss you, you are retired but you are not tired, and your service is still needed.
“I want other civil servants to emulate your commitment to duty. So my message to other civil servants is that they should emulate Edwin Ogidi-Gbegbaje.
“If you look at his journey in the civil service from Bendel to Delta, you see his commitment to duty. Today, he has finished strong and we rejoice with him and his family”.
Chairman of the occasion and former Minister of Information, Professor Sam Oyovbaire, congratulated the celebrant for a successful retirement from service and urged other civil servants to emulate his kind virtues and commitment to duty.
From all indications, Edwin Ogidi-Gbagbaje is worth celebrating, he has touched numerous lives in the last six decades.
At the cusp of his 60th anniversary, the social and the civil service landscapes pulse with milestones he has achieved thus reasserting his worth as a rare force of nature. As family and friends join him in celebrating his 60th birthday, the image that pops into head is that of his genius and the passionate intensity he possesses, literally squizing water from stone as far as the public service is concerned. His brilliant performance as a permanent secretary, Delta State Government House, has earned him another appointment. He is currently the Chairman, Delta State Bureau for Pension and has been giving a splendid account of himself.
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“In All Life’s Hardships, Keep Your Smile” By Prudent Ludidi
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November 22, 2024“In All Life’s Hardships, Keep Your Smile” By Prudent Ludidi
Let’s talk about a powerful tool that can help you navigate life’s challenges with confidence, resilience, and hope. That tool is your smile.
Life can be tough. It can throw us curveballs, test our resolve, and push us to our limits. But in the midst of hardship, it’s easy to lose sight of what truly matters. We forget to smile, forget to laugh, and forget to live.
Your smile is more than just a facial expression. It’s a symbol of strength, courage, and determination. It’s a beacon of hope that shines brightly, even in the darkest moments.
When life gets tough, it’s tempting to frown, to cry, or to give up. But I urge you to do the opposite. Smile. Smile through the tears, smile through the pain, and smile through the struggles.
Smiling doesn’t mean you’re ignoring your problems or pretending everything is okay. It means you’re choosing to rise above, to find the silver lining, and to focus on the good.
Your smile has the power to transform your mindset, inspire others, diffuse tension, and heal emotional wounds. It’s a powerful antidote to stress, anxiety, and fear.
Think about it. When was the last time you smiled? Really smiled? Not just a polite smile or a forced grin, but a genuine, heartwarming smile?
Smiling can:
Reduce stress and anxiety
Boost your mood and energy
Improve your relationships
Increase your resilience
So, how can you keep your smile shining bright, even in the face of adversity?
Find the humor in difficult situations. Laughter is a powerful way to shift your perspective and lighten the load.
Practice gratitude daily. Focus on the good things in your life, no matter how small they may seem.
Surround yourself with positivity. Spend time with people who uplift and support you.
Take care of your physical and mental well-being. Get enough sleep, exercise regularly, and prioritize self-care.
Remember, your smile is contagious. It can light up a room, brighten someone’s day, and change the atmosphere.
In all life’s hardships, keep your smile. It’s a reminder that better days are ahead, that you’re stronger than you think, and that you’re not alone.
Your smile is your superpower. Use it to overcome obstacles, to uplift others, and to create a ripple effect of joy and positivity.
Don’t let life’s challenges steal your smile. Keep shining, keep smiling, and keep pushing forward.
You are stronger than you think.
You are braver than you feel.
And you are capable of overcoming anything that comes your way.
So, smile. Smile with confidence. Smile with courage. Smile with hope!
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Lagos State’s Stability is a Barometer for Nigeria’s Stability – Amb. Tukur Buratai
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November 20, 2024Lagos State’s Stability is a Barometer for Nigeria’s Stability – Amb. Tukur Buratai
The Former Chief of Army Staff (COAS, Nigerian Army) and Former Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Republic of Benin, Ambassador (Lt General rtd) Tukur Yusufu Buratai, CFR has said that Lagos State has all the qualifications of a modern city and is one of the most populated cities in Sub – Saharan Africa. He went further to affirm that Lagos is also indicative of the degree to which Nigeria’s economic, political, social, and cultural landscape is deeply embedded within the global system.
He made this assertion on Wednesday 20th November, 2024 as the keynote Speaker at the Second Edition of the Lagos State University of Education Security Summit, with the theme: Insecurity, Cost of Living and Good Governance in the 21st Century.
Ambassador Tukur Buratai, while delivering the lecture in a paper titled: Lagos in Nigeria’s National Security and Defence Architecture: An Analysis.
Ambassador Tukur Buratai postulated in his paper that, “The presence of strategic military installations, the verse Atlantic Ocean and extensive coastline has placed Lagos State on the strategic defense map of the Armed Forces of Nigeria”, He said further that, ” While the sea provides a strategic economic status it could also be vulnerable to external attacks across the ocean”.
In his paper, Ambassador Tukur Buratai reiterated that the Lagos State government should begin to look at the options and implications of having its own security.
Ambassador Tukur Buratai also emphasized the urgent necessity to bolster our nation’s troop level to 800,000. He said a larger and more robust force will enhance operational readiness, improve our country’s capacity to respond to various contingencies, and strengthen our alliance on the international stage.
He also called for the establishment of a Marine Corps for the Nigerian Navy to be strategically stationed in key regions such as Lagos, Borno, Cross River, and Port Harcourt.
He also raised the pressing issue of the persistent lack of stable power supply in Lagos. He asserted that the Lagos State Government must urgently prioritize the development of independent power generation.
Ambassador Tukur Buratai also lauded the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s strategy regarding security in Lagos, which provides an example for governor’s throughout Nigeria. He said the governor recognizes that genuine security transcends mere physical presence or reactive measures. He commended the governor’s innovative approach, which has redefined the urban governance, and has also set a benchmark for other states to follow.
Ambassador Tukur Buratai also recalled that during his tenure as the Chief of Army Staff, he had the distinct privilege of witnessing the fruitful collaboration between the Nigerian Army and Lagos State under the leadership of Former Governor Ambode and now Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
Ambassador Buratai, during the lecture, also appluaded the Lagos State Government on its infrastructural development in Lagos State, especially the Red and Blue Railway lines.
Ambassador Tukur Buratai also commended the Federal Government interventions in the development of Lagos State, while applauding the construction of the Lagos to Calabar Highway, he adviced the Lagos State and Federal Government on the security implications of opening up the high way, he suggested to the government to be proactive by early planning for its security when opened and becomes operational.
Earlier, the Vice Chancellor of the Lagos State University of Education, Prof B. B Lafiaji-Okuneye welcomed Ambassador Tukur Buratai to the institution. In her words, she said, ” The great warlord and global peace ambassador is visiting our great institution for the first time. Sir, we appreciate you and what you stand for. Your desire for a Nigeria that is peaceful and safe, where the citizens and residents are free and are given every opportunity to prove their worth and contribute to the growth and development of the nation is evident “.
While making his contribution during the summit, the Commissioner of Tertiary Education, Lagos State, appreciated and commended Ambassador Buratai for adding value to the security summit and more importantly adding value to the Lagos State University of Education. The Commissioner also drew the attention of the participants of the summit to parts of Ambassador Buratai’s paper, where he elaborated on the strategy of social inclusiveness rather than the use of force to curb insecurity.
The Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Barr Tolani Sule on behalf of the Lagos State University of Education, presented a Plague of Honour to Ambassador Buratai for his role in nation building.
Other discussant at the Summit included, HRM, Oba Kamorudeen Animashaun, (Arolugbade 11, the Oloja of Epe Land and the Vice Chairman, Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs), HRM, Oba Momodu Afolabi Ashafa ( The Aladi of Ijanikin Kingdom), HRM, Oba (Dr) Aina Josiah Olanrewaju ( IKUYAMIKU 1, the Oloto of Oto Awori Kingdom) and HRH, Oba Babatunde Ogunlaja JP ( ALADESHOYIN, the Paramount Ruler of Odo – Noforija Kingdom), all of whom spoke on the theme :Insecurity, Cost of Living and Good Governance in the 21st Century.
The event which was attended by various Traditional Rulers, Members of the Governing Council and Senate of the Institution, the Commissioner of Tertiary Education in Lagos State, Barr Tolani Sule, Captain of Industries, Security and Para Military Chiefs in Lagos State, various invited guests and the students.
Ambassador Tukur Buratai’s delegation to the summit included, Lt General Lamidi Adeosun (rtd), Former Chief of Policy and Plans, Nigerian Army, Colonel Emmanuel Adegbola (rtd), Comrade Oladimeji Odeyemi, Alhaja Toyyibat Adeosun, Alhaji Isa Dogo amongst others.
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