dewale2k: Meeting late fiery human rights activists, Gani Fawehinmi was a morale booster for the former presidential candidate of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), Nuhu Ribadu, he admitted yesterday adding that Mr. Fawehinmi’s mentorship helped him in shaping his ideological stance.

Mr. Ribadu, who spoke at a mentoring programme organised by the Group of Patriotic Corpers (GPC) and #AdoptATweep in Abuja at the weekend, said he meet the reputable lawyer while serving as a pupil lawyer at the military Special Investigative Panel during the short-lived  Buhari/Idiagbon regime.

Late Mr. Fawehinmi, according to Mr. Ribadu, provided him with critical advices and mentorship lessons that continue to serve as his guiding lights to this day.

He said it was from Mr. Fawehinmi that he renewed his resolve to continue to fight the cause of the poor and subsequently join the Nigerian Police Force.

He therefore underscored the importance of mentoring young ones which, he said, could surpassed what one can learn from formal school.

“A Chinese saying has it that discussing with an experienced person is worth more than 10 years of education. It is therefore good to always relay one’s experience to the younger ones,” Mr. Ribadu said.

The former EFCC chairman admonished the youth to make right choices at early stage of their career by choosing to live a humble and exemplary life than a life of material accumulation which, he said, does not guarantee eternal happiness if acquired through corrupt means.

He also asked youths not to lose hope of rebuilding the country but said they required strong will and incorruptible life to salvage the nation, adding that the resolve has to be made at an early age.

” My success at the EFCC, especially in resisting all tempting offers and calls to bend the rules was a direct result of my bow from when I was like you that I will never be corrupt.

“I resented corruption not by lips of mouth but by personal conduct. I refused to be bribed or compromised throughout my public service career. Yet, I am ever happy with myself. I have no regrets that I don’t have mansions all over the world or own a private jet. I derive happiness  from contentment and the feeling that what I possess are things I genuinely earn.  You can make similar resolve today,” he said.



Late Lagos Lawyer and fiery human rights activist, Gani Fawehinmi

Mr. Ribadu charged the youths to conduct an audit of their abilities before making career choices, which is a life time decision.

“Therefore, if you really wish to be a home-builder, one possessed by a desire to change our realities, then you have to conduct a self-assessment. Look into your strengths and weaknesses and then take decision on whether to follow the left or the right path that leads to integrity, self-satisfaction and reputation that could outlive generations.”

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El Guapo: I dont know much about Gani, only got the chance to read his activist exploits.

I know abit about Ribadu right from the EFCC days - Prim n' proper intelligent guy that tells the Lie when necessary.

Is that a reflection of Gani?

Chinaimporter: [size=22pt]i hate poor men,they smell sweaty and sound disgusting.shot up all pooor men and women in da house cos i am rich and you are all meant to serve me and my colleagues so please stop dreaming and get down on you knees if you arent worth a billion[/size]

OAM4J is Gay: How many corrupt politicians did he incarcerate as EFCC chairman?

Chinaimporter: [size=22pt]i hate poor men,they smell sweaty and sound disgusting.shot up all pooor men and women in da house cos i am rich and you are all meant to serve me and my colleagues so please stop dreaming and get down on you knees if you arent worth a billion[/size]

Baybe: Okay

Chinaimporter: [size=22pt]i hate poor men,they smell sweaty and sound disgusting.shot up all pooor men and women in da house cos i am rich and you are all meant to serve me and my colleagues so please stop dreaming and get down on you knees if you arent worth a billion[/size]

El Guapo: I dont know much about Gani, only got the chance to read his activist exploits.

I know abit about Ribadu right from the EFCC days - Prim n' proper intelligent guy that tells the Lie when necessary.

Is that a reflection of Gani?

Chinaimporter: [size=22pt]i hate poor men,they smell sweaty and sound disgusting.shot up all pooor men and women in da house cos i am rich and you are all meant to serve me and my colleagues so please stop dreaming and get down on you knees if you arent worth a billion[/size]

Chinaimporter: [size=22pt]i hate poor men,they smell sweaty and sound disgusting.shot up all pooor men and women in da house cos i am rich and you are all meant to serve me and my colleagues so please stop dreaming and get down on you knees if you arent worth a billion[/size]

idedan:
Back from mass?

Brimmie: Really?? Can you pls tell us one of his les?? Dont attack me o! Just give me one!!

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Please if you are trying to be funny,just state so but never ever equate Gani as a man who actually fought for the masses to any Nigerian leader we have now.Dont ever do that.Gani was called the people's champion by all and sundry for a reason.He was jailed and hated by all Nigerian corrupt leaders for a reason.Learn to know about our true heros and stop spewing disrespectful innuendos left and right