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MMESOMA AND JAMB: PROBING THE INTEGRITY OF OUR NATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, By Osita Chidoka

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MMESOMA AND JAMB: PROBING THE INTEGRITY OF OUR NATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, By Osita Chidoka

 

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Miss Mmesoma Ejikeme took her 2023 JAMB at my foundation’s Computer-Based Testing (CBT) Center at Obosi. I got some calls from worried friends about Nmesoma’s result, which had Thomas Chidoka Center as her examination center. I allayed their worries that the result issue had nothing to do with the examination center.

 

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MMESOMA AND JAMB: PROBING THE INTEGRITY OF OUR NATIONAL INSTITUTIONS,

MMESOMA AND JAMB: PROBING THE INTEGRITY OF OUR NATIONAL INSTITUTIONS,

 

 

I observed two significant red flags when I saw her result online. First, our center is no longer addressed as Thomas Chidoka Center for Human Development on the JAMB portal since 2021. The correct name on the JAMB portal and Main Examination Slip is Nkemefuna Foundation (Thomas Chidoka Center for Human Development). Due to the difference in our CAC registration details, JAMB insisted we change to Nkemefuna Foundation with Thomas Chidoka in a bracket as an identifier. We implemented the name change in 2021. Her result showing Thomas Chidoka without the Nkemefuna Foundation, which was on her Main Examination slip, raised my suspicion about the genuineness of the result.

 

 

 

 

The second red flag was the result template. A cursory review of some of those who took the last examination at our center showed a different result slip template with the candidate’s passport picture, JAMB watermarks, and no mention of the name of the examination center. I gave the young Nmesoma the benefit of the doubt and waited to see if she would explain how she got the result, which is obviously not the result template that Jamb used in 2023. I knew it was fake.

 

 

 

 

 

Our Center has been involved with the JAMB CBT examination since 2016, and I have come to trust the integrity of the JAMB online examination platform. As Corps Marshal in 2011, I used JAMB to conduct the FRSC recruitment exercise that is still adjudged a high-water mark in public sector recruitment. Those recruited through that process wear their uniform with pride and continue to deliver value to the organisation to this day.

 

 

 

 

 

For me, the real issue in this saga is the level of distrust of our national institutions. The social media frenzy and denigration of JAMB, together with the ethnic slant of a simple issue with clear and verifiable methods of resolution, is symptomatic of the deep distrust of our national institutions. This distrust was deepened in the past 8 years with a horrifying descent of issues to our national fault lines. The Ethnicisation of the issue is sad and disappointing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I doff my hat for JAMB. They came out forcefully and defended their integrity vigorously. They shared the USSD communication between Nmesoma’s phone and their servers with timestamps. Mr. Fabian Benjamin, the JAMB spokesperson, did a yeoman’s job in explaining how their system works and the security of their result portal. He even asked anyone who cares to crosscheck with AIRTEL, the network provider of Nmesoma.’s phone. Their transparency was compelling and disarming.

 

 

 

 

 

The JAMB Registrar, Professor Oloyede, issued statements based on facts and defended the integrity of a foremost Nigerian institution whose failure would have had a catastrophic effect on Nigeria’s educational and CBT systems. I was impressed. JAMB’s reaction and responsiveness should be made a minimum benchmark for government agencies. Our universities should write case studies of this saga so other institutions can learn how to navigate social media and information management in the face of unrelenting attacks.

 

 

 

 

 

For Nmesoma, she should come clean and explain how she got that result and who led her down that path. If she does that, I will lend my voice to beg JAMB to note her age and show more leniency.

 

 

 

-Osita Chidoka is a former Aviation Minister and writes from Abuja.

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Civil Society Groups Name Keyamo Minister of the Poor

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A coalition of 15 civil society groups in the country has named the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, as the minister of the masses.

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The CSOs, under the auspices of the Civic Room for Good Governance said of all the ministers, Keyamo’s policies and programs have positively impacted ordinary Nigerians the most.

In a statement signed by its national coordinator,
Assoc. Prof. Thomas Uzah, the groups said Keyamo has demonstrated a genuine and deep understanding of the challenges faced by ordinary citizens.

The appraisal comes days before President Bola Tinubu’s first anniversary in office.

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Highlighting some of the pro-masses policies of Keyamo, Uzah said the mandatory e-tag system for VIPs shows the minister means business.

He said not only would this improve revenue for upgrading decaying airport infrastructure, but it shows a sincere commitment towards the plight of the citizens.

Uzah also applauded the introduction of helicopter landing levies as another game-changer in line with global best practices and cost recovery measures.

He noted that Keyamo noticed a lacuna in the lower airspace where helicopter operations are dominant and took advantage for the overall good of Nigerians.

While commending the minister for supporting the growth and sustenance of local airlines, Uzah added that he has continued to advocate for fair pricing for Nigerian travellers.

“Today, we celebrate a leader who has demonstrated unwavering commitment to the growth and development of our nation’s aviation sector. Festus Keyamo’s tireless efforts and visionary leadership have brought hope and transformation to an industry that was once plagued by inefficiencies and stagnation,” the statement said.

”He has shown unwavering commitment to prioritizing the needs of the masses. His tireless efforts to implement policies and programs that benefit the most vulnerable members of our society are truly commendable.

“ Under Keyamo, the Aviation leadership has demonstrated a genuine understanding of the challenges faced by ordinary citizens, and his responses have been swift and effective. The ministry’s initiatives have brought hope and relief to countless individuals and communities.

“We particularly appreciate his commitment to inclusive decision-making processes; support for the masses; efforts to address poverty and inequality as well as dedication to transparency and accountability.

“It is no longer business as usual. The elites or VIPs must now pay for e-tickets like the ordinary Nigerian. Commendable! The Minister said it is unacceptable for wealthy Nigerians to receive free passage while ordinary citizens pay full fees.

“The Minister also charged NAMA to live up to its responsibilities, to enable them to show strong support for the growth and sustenance of local airline businesses whilst holding them to the highest international standards in the aviation industry. But he is not discarding our foreign partners.

“The Minister stressed the importance of fair pricing for Nigerian travellers and wants foreign airline to consider offering low airfares to ensure parity with the cost of tickets in neighbouring countries.

“His actions to address long-standing challenges, such as flight delays and cancellations, and initiatives to enhance safety and security are praiseworthy. His vision for a world-class aviation sector is inspiring, and we are confident that under his leadership, Nigeria will become a hub for aviation excellence in Africa.

“The Minister’s efforts have positively impacted the lives of many Nigerians and foreign travellers, promoting safety, efficiency, and economic growth in the aviation sector.

“In all of these, he has ensured a strict compliance with safety regulations and the continuous upward movement of Nigeria’s rating by the ICAO.

“His dedication to the well-being of the masses is a shining example of leadership and public service. We, therefore, pledge to continue working closely with his ministry to ensure the successful implementation of these policies and programs.

“We urge Mr Keyamo to persist in their dedication to the welfare of the people, and we encourage all stakeholders to join forces in supporting these vital efforts”.

 

 

 

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Grace Nation PHDS: There is a Reason why The Enemies Target the Head – Dr Chris Okafor

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Grace Nation PHDS: There is a Reason why The Enemies Target the Head
– Dr Chris Okafor

…..Reasons Why the head is very Important .

The Head is a vital part of the body that attract so much Greatness, it also stand as the contact Point either for spiritual or Physical Purposes, therefore the head has a spiritual under tune to deliverance, Healing and Restoration.

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Teaching at the Grace Nation Mid-week Prophetic Healing Deliverance and Solution service held at the international Headquarters of the Church in Ojodu Berger Lagos Nigeria, Senior Pastor Grace Nation international aka Liberation City Dr Chris Okafor remarked that the Head is always a contact point to greatness of the other part of the body.

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In his sermon with title Deliverance of the Head said in the history of Deliverance, Healing Miracles Restoration and Solution, deliverance start from the head because it is always the contact place for prayer.

The Generational Prophet of God said if a man is about to the Deliver, his Head will be contact to send the deliverance into the other part.

The Clergyman started forward that the Head has a spiritual under tune because the head serve as the catalyst to deliverance to other part of the body, If attack is coming the head will be targeted and if solution is coming the head will also be contacted.

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therefore to be deliver from the Head attack, you must not allow your head to be torched, No laying hand ans don’t allow your head to lack oil, when you serve you lord God with Purity, your head must Not lack oil and when you serve your God with your Substance, your head will not lack oil and when you win souls into the Kingdom , your head will not lack oil.

Evil altars destroyed, restoration of Lost Glory, the release of miracle babies to awaiting mother’s climax the realms of the Prophetic at the Mid-week service of Grace Nation world-wide on 16th May 2024.

 

Grace Nation PHDS: There is a Reason why The Enemies Target the Head
- Dr Chris Okafor

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Lady, Increase Your Capacity”: *Apostle Suleman’s Tips for Becoming A Good Wife

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Lady, Increase Your Capacity”:
*Apostle Suleman’s Tips for Becoming A Good Wife*

 

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_Who can find a virtuous and capable wife? She’s more precious than rubies. Her husband can trust her, and she will greatly enrich his life._ Proverbs 31;10-31

 

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It’s wise to prepare for marriage during the single period. Servant of God and general overseer of the Omega Fire Ministries (OFM) worldwide, Apostle Johnson Suleman, lectures during a Sunday service recently. Speaking to a large congregation that attended the weekly programme, the firebrand cleric pontificates that the skills a lady brings to her relationship endures as the most influential factor on the success of her future union.

“As a lady, you want to get married now; you’re waiting for God to bring you a partner, this is the time to be learning everything you can learn. So that when that man marries you he’s not marrying a wife, he’s marrying an industry,” Apostle Suleman counsels.

 

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The man of God’s sermon indicates that, if a lady has a desire to keep a perfect house with her know-how, her future marriage will endure. Singleness, the lecture specifies, is a training ground for a lady that looks to marry and enjoy her matrimony. Apostle Suleman instructs; “Learn a skill so that when he says do this you say I can do it, when he says sew, make hair you say I can make it. And when he asks “what can you not do?” You answer him, “my husband, I was prepared for you”.

 

The Restoration Apostle alerts ladies to make the most of their single period, as God knows what the future marriage will demand of them. God gives opportunities each day to prepare single ladies for what lies ahead, the lecture says, and if a woman is mentally and emotionally prepared while single, getting adapted to joining lives with her future husband will not only be easier, but it will also help cultivate a successful and lifelong union.

 

“My lady, increase your capacity. If you have not learned any skill, go back and learn. That’s why it is said that the biggest problem of the 21st Century graduates is their refusal to learn. Please, learn and relearn. Even me, I do certificate courses online…”

 

Using his personal experience even as an established figure, Apostle Suleman guides single ladies to strive to have a worth and live on their own when they are married. He charges them to have financial independence which, he affirms, goes a long way in making sure they are truly ready to be married. This, the lecture shows, is one of the factors that make for a good wife and how well to prepare for marriage.

 

Entering into the institution of marriage, the lecture concludes, is a profound and transformative journey. For women, the preparation for this lifelong commitment involves self-reflection and personal growth, thus setting goals for learning and relearning new skills helps to boost a lady’s well-being and personal fulfillment.

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