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Dr. Ambassador. Sonnia Agu made Nigerians proud at the African Union Headquarters in Ethiopia

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Dr. Ambassador. Sonnia Agu made Nigerians proud at the African Union Headquarters in Ethiopia

Ambassador Dr. Sonnia Agu made Nigerians proud at the African Union Headquarters in Ethiopia

 

 

The 5th Edition of ‘The Africa We Want Conference’ took place at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa. The Conference has held its own in retracing the trail of bottlenecks holding Africa aback while creating possible solutions to assuage these problems.

 

 

 

The conference, which is organized by Jet Age Nation Builders, recorded a decent mix of young Africans spread across various sectors in the continent, among who was Ambassador Sonnia Agu a proud Nigerians of highly integrity who has represented her country in so many international both in Africa and in Europe

 

Dr. Ambassador. Sonnia Agu made Nigerians proud at the African Union Headquarters in Ethiopia

Some continental big forces lend their voices in outlining possible solutions to solve the African problems. The coordinator of the event, Ambassador Young Piero, spoke about that “I am really passionate about where Africa is going to because the Africa we want is now. It is good that young Africans are getting involved across the continent. It gives us that sense of belonging that the conversation has started. Truly, we can stay away from Western influences by realizing the effect of Africa’s possibilities. We are blessed with all the natural and human resources. So why have we been under the table for too long? The Africa Union project 2063 is for every Africans alive. We must all find a way to play our own part, so it can be easy for our children to deliver their mandates.”Amb. Piero concluded.

 

 

 

 

Other speakers are Alhaji Sadiq Daware, the Dan Lawan of Adamawa and National Chairman, and Forum for Commodity Association of Nigeria. He spoke clinically about food security issues in Africa. He poised most of his peptalk on how Africa can develop a sustainable flow in food security without interferences. He also spoke on the need for government support to enable quality and affordable input in food produced across Africa while urging the need for Africa to produce what they produce and produce what they eat.

 

 

 

 

Former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Dr. Sha’ban Sharada Oo also dug on some practical solutions that will help put Africa on the map for every right reasons. He talked tough on the issue of insecurity in Africa while highlighting strategic ways to foster economic growth through qualitative collaboration across borders.

 

 

 

 

Also on the list of speakers is Her Royal Highness, Olori Tomitope Enitan-Ogunwusi. She spoke emphatically on deliverables that will create an obvious drive for Africa to grow. She emphasized education and the prospect Africa has if the continent repositions its priorities and invests grossly in financing out-of-school children to return back to school. She talked about progression for the continent of Africa if areas of collaborative ties are in shape. She thinks the energy inside Africa is enough to build the Africa we want.

 

 

 

On her own part Ambassador, Sonnia Agu spoke on unity in Africa and also laid emphasis on education which she said is a step to greater height.

 

 

 

“ We Africans need to be united especially the youths. We have been hearing the slogans of youths as the bedrock of a great nation, but are we really on that step of it. I also wants to use this medium to let our youths know that education is the roots of any developed nation and Africans should not be left behind or found wanting in this situation.”

 

 

 

she will also appreciate her young Africans youths who took their time to attend the glamorous events.

 

 

“ It’s a pleasure having youths of highly intelligent people surrounding me, I felt elated mixing with them all. We are poised for greatness”

 

 

Other speakers include Dr. Azaad Tanar, CEO of Mauritius based NID Global Business Development LTD. Multi-award-winning Nigerian, Amb. Dr. Sonia Agu, a social commentator and public affairs analyst. Meron Getachew, who is a youth representative of Jet Age Nation Builder in Ethiopia. Author Oluwakemi Ann-Melody also gave an explosive speech on the need for African youths to be more active in the Africa conversations. Tesleem Mohammed Dilloo of Overseas Medicals also drove conversation about the health sector in Africa and how Africa can take the lead.
Highlight of the evening was award presentation, which was hosted by H.E. Mufariat Kemil, Minister of The Ethiopian Labour and Skill Affairs.

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Ramadan: Adron Homes Felicitates Muslims, Preaches Hope and Unity

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Ramadan: Adron Homes Felicitates Muslims, Preaches Hope and Unity

Adron Homes & Properties Limited has congratulated Muslim faithful on the commencement of the holy month of Ramadan, urging Nigerians to embrace the virtues of sacrifice, discipline, and compassion that define the season.

In a statement made available to journalists, the company described Ramadan as a period of deep reflection, spiritual renewal, and strengthened devotion to faith and humanity.

According to the management, the holy month represents values that align with the organisation’s commitment to integrity, resilience, and community development.

“Ramadan is a time that teaches patience, generosity, and selflessness. As our Muslim customers and partners begin the fast, we pray that their sacrifices are accepted and that the season brings peace, joy, and renewed hope to their homes and the nation at large,” the statement read.

The firm reaffirmed its dedication to providing affordable and accessible housing solutions to Nigerians, noting that building homes goes beyond structures to creating environments where families can thrive.

Adron Homes further urged citizens to use the period to pray for national unity, economic stability, and sustainable growth.

It wished all Muslim faithful a spiritually fulfilling Ramadan.

Ramadan Mubarak.

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Underfunding National Security: Envelope Budgeting Fails Nigeria’s Defence By George Omagbemi Sylvester

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Underfunding National Security: Envelope Budgeting Fails Nigeria’s Defence

By George Omagbemi Sylvester | Published by saharaweeklyng.com

“Fiscal Rigidity in a Time of Crisis: Lawmakers Say Fixed Budget Ceilings Are Crippling Nigeria’s Fight Against Insurgency, Banditry, and Organized Crime.”

Nigeria’s legislature has issued a stark warning: the envelope budgeting system; a fiscal model that caps spending for ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) is inadequate to meet the country’s escalating security challenges. Lawmakers and budget analysts argue that rigid fiscal ceilings are undermining the nation’s ability to confront insurgency, banditry, kidnapping, separatist violence, oil theft and maritime insecurity.

The warning emerged during the 2026 budget defence session for the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) at the National Assembly in Abuja. Senator Yahaya Abdullahi (APC‑Kebbi North), chairman of the Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence, decried the envelope system, noting that security agencies “have been subject to the vagaries of the envelope system rather than to genuine needs and requirements.” The committee highlighted non-release or partial release of capital funds from previous budgets, which has hindered procurement, intelligence and operational capacity.

Nigeria faces a multi‑front security crisis: persistent insurgency in the North‑East, banditry and kidnappings across the North‑West and North‑Central, separatist tensions in the South‑East, and piracy affecting Niger Delta oil production. Despite declarations of a national security emergency by President Bola Tinubu, lawmakers point to a “disconnect” between rhetoric and the actual fiscal support for agencies tasked with enforcement.

Experts warn that security operations demand flexibility and rapid resource allocation. Dr. Amina Bello, a public finance specialist, said: “A static budget in a dynamic threat environment is like sending firefighters with water jugs to a forest fire. You need flexibility, not fixed ceilings, to adapt to unforeseen developments.”

The Permanent Secretary of Special Services at ONSA, Mohammed Sanusi, detailed operational consequences: irregular overhead releases, unfulfilled capital appropriations, and constrained foreign service funds. These fiscal constraints have weakened intelligence and covert units, hampering surveillance, cyber‑security, counter‑terrorism and intelligence sharing.

Delayed capital releases have stalled critical projects, including infrastructure upgrades and surveillance systems. Professor Kolawole Adeyemi, a governance expert, emphasized that “budgeting for security must allow for rapid reallocation in response to threats that move faster than political cycles. Envelope budgeting lacks this essential flexibility.”

While the National Assembly advocates fiscal discipline, lawmakers stress that security funding requires strategic responsiveness. Speaker Abbas Ibrahim underscored that security deserves “prominent and sustained attention” in the 2026 budget, balancing oversight with operational needs.

In response, the Senate committee plans to pursue reforms, including collaboration with the executive to restructure funding, explore supplementary budgets and ensure predictable and sufficient resources for security agencies. Experts warn that without reform, criminal networks will exploit these gaps, eroding public trust.

As one policy analyst summarized: “A nation declares a security emergency; but if its budget does not follow with real resources and oversight, the emergency remains rhetorical.” Nigeria’s debate over envelope budgeting is more than an accounting dispute; it is a contest over the nation’s security priorities and its commitment to safeguarding citizens.

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Rev. Mother Kehinde Osoba (Eritosin) Celebrates as She Marks Her Birthday

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Rev. Mother Kehinde Osoba (Eritosin) Celebrates as She Marks Her Birthday

 

Today, the world and the body of Christ rise in celebration of a rare vessel of honour, Rev. Mother Kehinde Osoba, fondly known as Eritosin, as she marks her birthday.

Born a special child with a divine mark of grace, Rev. Mother Eritosin’s journey in God’s vineyard spans several decades of steadfast service, spiritual depth, and undeniable impact. Those who know her closely describe her as a prophetess with a heart of gold — a woman whose calling is not worn as a title, but lived daily through compassion, discipline, humility, and unwavering faith.

From her early days in ministry, she has touched lives across communities, offering spiritual guidance, prophetic insight, and motherly counsel. Many testify that through her prayers and teachings, they encountered God in a deeply personal and transformative way. Near and far, her influence continues to echo — not only within church walls, but in homes, families, and destinies reshaped through her mentorship.

A mother in every sense of the word, Rev. Mother Kehinde Osoba embodies nurture and correction in equal measure. As a grandmother, she remains energetic in purpose — accommodating the wayward, embracing the rejected, and holding firmly to the belief that no soul is beyond redemption. Her life’s mission has remained consistent: to lead many to Christ and guide them into the light of a new beginning.

Deeply rooted within the C&S Unification, she stands tall as a spiritual pillar in the Cherubim and Seraphim Church globally. Her dedication to holiness, unity, and prophetic service has earned her widespread respect as a spiritual matriarch whose voice carries both authority and humility.

As she celebrates another year today, tributes continue to pour in from spiritual sons and daughters, church leaders, and admirers who see in her a living reflection of grace in action.

Prayer for Rev. Mother Kehinde Osoba (Eritosin)

May the Almighty God, who called you from birth and anointed you for His service, continually strengthen you with divine health and renewed vigour.

May your oil never run dry, and may your prophetic mantle grow heavier with greater glory.

May the lives you have nurtured rise to call you blessed.

May your latter years be greater than the former, filled with peace, honour, and the visible rewards of your labour in God’s vineyard.

May heaven continually back your prayers, and may your light shine brighter across nations.

Happy Birthday to a true Mother in Israel — Rev. Mother Kehinde Osoba (Eritosin).

More years.

More anointing.

More impact.

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Rev. Mother Kehinde Osoba (Eritosin) Celebrated as She Marks Her Birthday

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