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Appraising Senator Salihu Mustapha’s Legislative Usefulness* By Ibrahim Isa
*Appraising Senator Salihu Mustapha’s Legislative Usefulness*
By Ibrahim Isa
Senator Salihu Mustapha has left an indelible mark on Nigeria’s legislative landscape through his unwavering commitment to fostering development, empowerment, and progress. Throughout his tenure as a parliamentarian, he has demonstrated an unrelenting passion for addressing the challenges facing the nation and improving the lives of Nigerians.
As a dedicated legislator, he has made substantial contributions to the National Assembly, consistently engaging in debates and discussions with insightful perspectives on a wide range of issues. His expertise and knowledge have been instrumental in shaping policy and legislation, and his ability to transcend party lines has facilitated consensus-building and progress.
Senator Mustapha’s legislative agenda is underpinned by a focus on human capital development, infrastructure improvements, and empowering women and youth. He has sponsored several impactful bills aimed at addressing key issues affecting his constituents and the nation at large. These bills include the Electronic Transaction Bill, National Food Reserve Agency (Establishment) Bill and Donkey Slaughter Regulation & Export Certificate Bill.
Others are the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (Amendment) Bill, Cassava Flour (Mandatory Inclusion into Flour Production) Bill, Integrated Rural Development Agency (Establishment) Bill, Nigerian Economic Diversification Bill, and Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria Act (Amendment) Bill. The last bill on the amendment of the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (Act) lays the foundation for establishing the Federal College of Agriculture, Oke-Oyi.
Through his tireless efforts, Senator Mustapha has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to the betterment of Nigeria and its people. He has facilitated various projects aimed at improving education, healthcare, and social services in Kwara Central Senatorial District. These projects include the reconstruction of a one-kilometer asphaltic road, installation of solar-powered motorized boreholes and street lights, construction and furnishing of classrooms, and provision of employment opportunities for indigenes of his Senatorial District.
Senator Mustapha’s dedication to empowering women and youth is commendable. He has organised training workshops, sponsored examination fees for students, and provided fertilizer and pumping machines to smallholder farmers. His commitment to agricultural productivity and rural development has empowered farmers to enhance food production and improve their livelihoods.
He has also facilitated employment opportunities for numerous indigenes of his Senatorial District in Federal Government Agencies, Departments, and Parastatals, as well as military and Para-Military Agencies. This has not only provided a stable source of income for these individuals but also contributed meaningfully to the overall development of the Senatorial District, thereby leaving a lasting impact on the lives of his constituents.
Additionally, he generously sponsored 2,000 applicants for the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), 250 applicants for the 2024 National Examination Council (NECO), and 250 applicants for the West African Examination Council (WAEC). These initiatives have significantly alleviated the financial burden on families, encouraged educational pursuits, and further underscored his dedication to human capital development.
As Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agricultural Production Services and Rural Development, Senator Mustapha has demonstrated his steadfast commitment to bolstering agricultural productivity and rural development. He has implemented a commendable initiative, providing 3,500 tons of fertilizer and 1,000 pumping machines to smallholder farmers across the four local government areas of Kwara Central Senatorial District. This laudable project empowers the farmers in his senatorial district to surmount challenges in food production, enhance the quantity and quality of farm produce, and ultimately contribute to the betterment of their lives.
Beyond his legislative endeavours, Senator Mustapha has emerged as a vocal and influential voice on national issues, offering insightful perspectives and solutions on pressing topics such as security, economy, and governance. His exceptional ability to articulate the concerns of his constituents and the nation at large has earned him widespread respect and admiration.
Senator Salihu Mustapha’s legislative usefulness is evident in his impressive track record, profound impact on his constituents, and significant contributions to the national question. His unwavering focus on human capital development, infrastructure improvements, and empowering women and youth has substantially improved the lives of his constituents and contributed meaningfully to the overall development and progress of the nation. His leadership, expertise, and vision will be crucial in shaping Nigeria’s future and fostering a brighter tomorrow.
Isa wrote this piece from Unilorin, Kwara State.
Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham’s Box Office Success Result Of Strategic Marketing- Banwo
Dr. Ope Banwo has offered a business-focused explanation for the sustained box-office success of Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham, arguing that their dominance is the result of strategic market alignment rather than luck or social media gimmicks.
Responding to criticism from some veteran actors and filmmakers over cinema promotion styles, Banwo explained that film marketing is ultimately about driving human behaviour—ticket purchases—not preserving dignity or tradition.
“Cinema marketing is not about what feels respectable to producers,” Banwo said. “It’s about what moves people to show up and pay.”
He described Akindele’s success as a textbook example of systems thinking, noting that she combined acting talent with production control, distribution knowledge, audience intelligence, and aggressive marketing.
The result, he said, includes five straight years of box-office leadership, multiple billion-naira cinema runs, and ownership of four of the top five highest-grossing Nollywood films of all time.
Banwo placed Toyin Abraham just behind Akindele, describing her as Gen-Z-literate by strategy rather than age, with a strong grasp of market psychology and audience engagement.
He noted that while some producers rely on third-party funding and pre-sales to streaming platforms, others must recoup investments directly from cinema audiences, making marketing hustle unavoidable.
“The women being criticised are accountable to the market,” Banwo said. “They face the audience directly, and the audience keeps rewarding them.”
Banwo concluded that until alternative strategies consistently outperform the current box-office leaders, criticism should give way to data-driven analysis.
“In cinema, the scoreboard does not lie,” he said. “And right now, the market has spoken.”
Turning Point 2: When You Stand for Light, You Encounter Many Battles — Dr. Chris Okafor
… “There is always a day of adversity.”
….. “Battles come with time.”
A turning point is a moment of decisive and beneficial change—a defining season that marks a significant shift in the life of an individual. It is the point at which God intervenes to alter a situation, often bringing lasting transformation.
Continuing his teaching on “Turning Point – Part 2,” the Generational Prophet of God and Senior Pastor of Grace Nation Worldwide, Dr. Chris Okafor, declared that anyone who chooses to stand for light must be prepared to face battles.
According to him, a turning point is a drastic change in the life of a person, brought about when God releases His divine agent of change. Such moments rarely come without resistance, as darkness always reacts when light appears.
Scriptural Case Studies of Turning Points
Dr. Okafor highlighted three biblical figures whose lives were radically transformed after intense battles:
*Joseph*
Joseph was divinely commissioned to preserve and deliver his people, yet he suffered for crimes he never committed. Betrayed, sold, and imprisoned, his journey was marked by pain. However, when his turning point arrived, he emerged from the prison to become the prime minister of Egypt and the talk of the nation.
*Jacob*
Jacob faced numerous battles, including prolonged conflict with his own brother. He endured hardship and uncertainty, but through divine encounters and God’s remembrance, his story changed. The man who fled in fear returned as a prince and the head of a great nation.
*Sarah*
Sarah experienced divine visitation at an age when childbirth was considered impossible. Through God’s intervention, her barrenness was turned into laughter, and her testimony became a clear example of how divine visitation ushers in a turning point.
*Keys That Provoke Turning Points*
The Generational Prophet outlined key spiritual principles that provoke turning points in the life of a believer:
Being Born Again
Spiritual rebirth is foundational. A genuine relationship with God positions a believer for divine intervention.
*Prayer and Fasting*
Dr. Okafor emphasized that fervent prayer, combined with fasting, accelerates spiritual breakthroughs. “If there is a man to pray, there is a God in heaven who answers prayers,” he declared.
*Sacrifice*
Sacrifice, he explained, is another powerful form of prayer.
When believers give sacrificially into God’s kingdom, God responds with honour and intervention, releasing turning points in areas of need.
*Service*
The level of one’s commitment to service in God’s vineyard determines the nature and timing of a turning point. Faithful service, even in the midst of battles, attracts divine remembrance.
The glorious Sunday service was marked by a powerful move of the Holy Spirit, with deliverance, miracles, healings, restoration, and solutions to diverse challenges holding people bound.
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