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President Of The University Of Ibadan Alumni Association Affirms Buratai As Ambassador Of Good Public Service Delivery, National Security

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President Of The University Of Ibadan Alumni Association Affirms Buratai As Ambassador Of Good Public Service Delivery, National Security

 

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The President of the University of Ibadan Alumni Association (UIAA) worldwide, Pro. Saawua Gabriel Nyityo has reaffirmed the association’s assertion that Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Tukur Yusufu Buratai is the epitome of a good ambassador of public service delivery and national security.

 

 

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Professor Saawua Nyityo stated this during his opening remarks at the 2nd stanza 2023 public lecture organized by the Alumni Association of the University of Ibadan on Friday, November 3rd, 2023 titled Public Service and the Imperative for National Security in Nigeria. He maintained that as Nigeria’s former Ambassador to the Republic of Benin, Buratai was solely charged with managing a very difficult diplomatic mission. The situation was even more demanding when, a couple of years ago he was called upon to assume the highest command position within the ranks of the Nigerian Army as Chief of Army Staff (COAS).

He admitted that Amb. Lt. General Tukur Yusufu Buratai rtd, CFR is a household name in Nigeria today for his role in fighting Boko Haram and for channeling his energies and intellect in the service to his fatherland. This informed the decision of the  Executive Committee of UIAA to kick start the celebration of 65 years of the existence of the University of Ibadan Alumni Association by unanimously choosing him to present its Public Service Lecture on the topic, Public Service and the Imperatives for National Security in Nigeria. Thus,  UIAA affirms that there is a strong connection between good public service delivery and national security:

OPENING REMARKS DELIVERED BY THE PRESIDENT, UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION (UIAA) WORLDWIDE, PROF. SAAWUA GABRIEL NYITYO AT THE 2ND STANZA 2023 PUBLIC LECTURE ON 03TH NOVEMBER, 2023 HELD AT THE UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN.

 

 

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The University of Ibadan Alumni Association (UIAA) Worldwide is being honoured today by an important visitation from the sahel region, in North East Nigeria. It is a visitation that will shine forth in days, weeks, and even years to come for goldfish they say have no hiding place. The more gold is burnt in the furnace, the better it shines forth.

As Nigeria’s former Ambassador to the Republic of Benin, he was solely charged to manage a very difficult diplomatic mission. The situation was even more demanding when, a couple of years ago he was called upon to assume the highest command position within the ranks of the Nigerian Army as Chief of Army Staff (COAS).

Amb. Lt. General Tukur Yusufu Buratai rtd, CFR is a household name in Nigeria today for his role in fighting Boko Haram and for channeling his energies and intellect in the service to his fatherland. This is the man that the Executive Committee has selected to kick start the celebration of 65 years of the existence of the University of Ibadan Alumni Association. By unanimously choosing him to present its Public Service Lecture today on the topic is Public Service and the Imperatives for National Security in Nigeria; UIAA is also affirming that there is a strong connection between good public service delivery and national security.

Our Previous Lecture touched on the question of Nigeria’s economic production and rejuvenation. It was entitled Frontier Basin Hydrocarbon Exploration: The Nigerian Experience, and delivered by Dr. Mazadu D. Bako fnmgs, fnape. For all intents and purposes, there can be no gainful economic production talk less of transformation without a peaceful society. This is indeed the central thrust of today’s lecture in which the guest lecturer has opted to talk about. There is a strong connection between the provision of social services and securitization. A good leader must have a good listening ear, but he must also provide quality service and amenities to his people. He must always strive to work for the common good of the people. The lecture from it title promises to unveil to us the need to always strive to entrench peace and security in the society.

There have been heroes/leaders in history who share this line of thinking. Even nearer home, here we had Chief Obafemi Awolowo. You also have cited Shehu Musa Yar’Adua in your lecture. Farther away from here, we have the likes of Abraham Lincoln and Barack Obama. These are leaders who worked day and night for the common good of the people. Our prayer is for God almighty to grant you the grace to fulfill your heart’s desire.

 As an Association, the UIAA very warmly welcomes you and your entourage to this great citadel of learning, our alma mater, the University of Ibadan. Suffice it to state that the hallmark of our Association is not only to connect with our alumni alone but also to link up with worthy members of the Nigerian community to generate ideas and solutions to address societal challenges to move our nation forward. We also seek individual and institutional support for the purpose of contributing to the growth of our alma mater. Your Excellency Sir Dr. Michael Omolayole Alumni Complex has been named after the pioneer Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the University of Ibadan Alumni Association.

The complex has been built through the contribution and benefactions from both our Alumni Community and their friends. There are a number of commitments that the Association has taken upon itself to support the University. We have the UIAA Scholarship Scheme, support for sports activities in the university and so on.

As you walk out of this hall after your lecture Excellency Sir, you will observe a dilapidated structure on your immediate right. It is actually crying for a facelift. It is our plea that if we find favour with your Excellency, you could support our efforts in giving the block a facelift.

Wishing you a happy presentation of the 2023 Public Service Lecture. To all other members of our very distinguished audience, I wish you happy listening.                  

Thank you and God bless.

 

Prof. Saawua Gabriel Nyityo

B.A (Hons) Msc. PhD (Ibadan)

President,

UIAA Worldwide.

 

 

 

 

It would be recalled that Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Tukur Yusufu Buratai has reiterated that public service is a crucial aspect of national security. 

Buratai in his paper presented at the 2nd stanza 2023 public lecture organized by the Alumni Association of the University of Ibadan on Friday, November 3rd, 2023 titled Public Service and the Imperative for National Security in Nigeria, maintained that it is imperative that the government invest in, and maintains a competent Public Service to ensure the safety and security of its citizens. 

According to him, public servants are responsible for implementing policies and programs that promote peace and stability as well as for delivering essential services such as healthcare, education, and infrastructure, and maintaining law and order which are vital to the well-being of the population.

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‘Pity men’, Williams Uchemba laments outfits women wear to the gym

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‘Pity men’, Williams Uchemba laments outfits women wear to the gym

 

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Nollywood actor Williams Uchemba has lamented over the choice of outfit ladies wear to the gym.

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The movie star, in a video on his official Instagram account, lamented that women now wear revealing outfits to the gym, and the times he goes to the gym, he sees something he didn’t plan to see.

 

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He also revealed that, due to this trend, he stopped going to public gym because of his desire to “make heaven.”

 

 

He said, “Ladies how far? Should all the men not come to the gym again? Because it’s getting out of hand and becoming appalling, I don tire. Make una try to dey wear beta cloth come gym nau, what is this?

 

 

“There are men that have made up their minds to make the heavenly race and na una dey plenty for gym. Whoever that sells these clothes to you people, their shop go burn down because what is going on? Every single time one comes to the gym, wetin you no plan see you must see am.

 

 

Una don make up una mind say no man in this Nigeria will make heaven but It won’t work because I’ve left the gym for una, I’ve set up a gym in my house because I cannot cope, I want to make heaven. You will have 20 people in the gym, 300 are women, doing exercises.

“Have conscience, men are people’s children too, I’m speaking for all the men and we need to make heaven.”

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The Nigerian movie industry has again been thrown into mourning after the news of the death of another veteran Nollywood actor, Zulu Adigwe, surfaced on social media on Tuesday.

 

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Nollywood loses another veteran actor

Adigwe’s death was announced by a movie producer, Stanley Nwoko, in a post on his Instagram page .

Mourning the actor, Nwoko wrote, “Rest in peace, good actor.”

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Adigwe’s death is coming two weeks after Junior Pope and three other Nollywood actors died in a boat accident in Anam River.

 

The actors were said to be on their way to a location when the incident occurred.

 

 

Adigwe gained recognition primarily for portraying fatherly characters in Nollywood films.

His breakthrough role came as Mr. B in the popular sitcom “Basi and Company.”

He also appeared in the highly successful 2019 movie “Living in Bondage: Breaking Free.”

Although born in Enugu State and spent his early years there, he later moved to Austria, where he completed his primary and secondary education.

 

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ERELU OLAJUMOKE, AN ALLURING CHARMING BEAUTY MAJESTICALLY CLIMBED THE FIFTH FLOOR

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ERELU OLAJUMOKE, AN ALLURING CHARMING BEAUTY MAJESTICALLY CLIMBED THE FIFTH FLOOR

…Celebrates Golden Jubilee In Glitz and Amazing Glory

 

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She is a damsel, an embodiment of beauty, brain and brawn, possessing the best of qualities any discerning mind would dream of. She is no one else than Erelu Olajumoke, Erelu of Ifetedo Kingdom and founder/Chief Executive Officer of Erelu Olajumoke Foundation. Very industrious, illustrious and extremely hardworking, Erelu Olajumoke, the Iya Ijo of Bishop Court Chapel in Alagbaka Akure will on Saturday, the 20th of April, 2024 celebrate her 50th birthday, stepping majestically into the fifth floor and marking a golden jubilee that looks every inch, good on her.

 

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The effervescent, glamorous and charismatic Erelu Olajumoke is an enigma, a colossus who has contributed immensely to humanity and the entire global economy. She is graciously blessed with the spirit of giving. Erelu Olajumoke, a magnanimous lady of substance, value and valor has been practically involved in various forms of empowerment, spreading love, passion and absolute generosity to the poor, the needy, the old (elderly), orphans, widows/widowers, the impoverished, the underprivileged and the intimidated members of the society. Endowed with an uncommon traits of great-heartedness, Erelu Olajumoke took it upon herself to alleviate the poverty levels of the people by directly, impacting on their lives.

 

Oftentimes, this legendary philanthropist, who is very much aware of the fact that health is indeed wealth, has organized various medical outreach programmes that yielded great impact on beneficiaries. Through Erelu Olajumoke Foundation, this amazon of beauty has transformed the lives of many, bringing in, health care professionals from around the globe to give succor to those with health challenges. Her roles in the rejuvenation and revamping of people’s health are awesome and iconic. Those who have benefitted from her tremendous medical contributions would always say lofty tales about her.

 

 

As an outstandingly committed child of God, Erelu Olajumoke who is currently basking in the euphoria of clocking 50, has been and still involved in fundraising activities towards her church and evangelism. Her passion and zeal for spreading the good news of God, winning souls into the Kingdom of God and expunging sinners from the gory dungeons of sin are highly recognized and commendable. She is absolutely emotional and animated to the church, the Gospel and everything about her Creator.

 

 

An extremely supportive partner, Erelu Olajumoke is simply, the strongest pillar of support to the political and democratic achievements of her beau, the distinguished Senator Oluwole Olubiyi Fadeyi, the dynamic and zestful Senator representing Osun Central Senatorial District at the Upper Chamber of the National Assembly, Abuja.

 

 

As a matter of fact, Erelu Olajumoke has displayed so much affection for the amiable Senator through unwavering support, unalloyed devotion to his democratic ideologies and strategies coupled with her reciprocating fondness for the people her hubby represents at the Red Chambers. Erelu Olajumoke synergized her benevolent acts with those of her beloved Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi by catering for constituency needs under his Osun Senatorial District covering Osogbo, Ila, Boripe, Odo-Otin, Boluwaduro, Ifedayo, Irepodun, Olorunda and Orolu Local Government Areas.

 

 

The ‘birthday girl’, Erelu Olajumoke regularly extends her olive oil of love, passion and care for all widowed women and men in these communities not excluding helpless and hopeless orphans, out of school children, those experiencing excruciating poverty amongst other less-privileged within the Osun Central Senatorial District and beyond. Erelu stands as a rock of Gibraltar, upholding the democratic values of her hubby with in-depth determination, perseverance and tenacity. As the First Lady of Osun Central Senatorial District, Erelu Olajumoke has performed meritoriously contributing immensely to the successful foray and great achievements of her best friend, her best adviser, best confidant and above all best lover, the distinguished Senator Ajagunla Oluwole Olubiyi Fadeyi, the Tayese II of Ifetedo Kingdom.

 

 

 

With the input and advise from Erelu Olajumoke, Senator Olubiyi Fadeyo has brought new hope to the good people of Osun Central Senatorial District, giving our palliatives and economic empowerment equipments like buses, cars, motorcycles, tricycles, hairdressing equipments, barbing gadgets, grinding machines, freezers amongst other vital poverty alleviation to drastically and astronomically reduce poverty from the shores of that senatorial district.

In a nutshell, Erelu Olajumoke, who will be gathering high net-worth dignitaries, top celebrities, society bigwigs, powerful political stalwarts, family, friends and well-wishers come Saturday to celebrate her joining the club of the 50s, could be described as an awesomely delectable queen with an uncommon heart of gold.

Happy birthday to this rare gem, a blessing to humanity and the solid pillar of support behind one of Nigeria’s most reliable Senators, Ajagunla Olubiyi Oluwole Fadeyi.

Barrister Olaitan Ilori

 

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