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Re: Muritala Salau, INEC National-Commissioner Is Dead by shininstar42: 12:15am On Jul 27, 2015 |
barcanista: Seriously praying 4 God's intervention, I cry wen Eva I see youth every where searching for job |
Re: Muritala Salau, INEC National-Commissioner Is Dead by Naijboyzz: 6:32am On Jul 27, 2015 |
Hmmmm |
Re: Muritala Salau, INEC National-Commissioner Is Dead by Akkord4gov: 8:41am On Jul 27, 2015 |
A great loss to those who know this man very well especially our Lautech students.RIP prof.The epitome example of humility |
Re: Muritala Salau, INEC National-Commissioner Is Dead by Nobody: 8:43am On Jul 27, 2015 |
Na the moni way e chop for election choke em we meet baba for heaven give em reason u put dura Buhari.. Inbtw ...3est in peace |
Re: Muritala Salau, INEC National-Commissioner Is Dead by Jesusloveyou: 8:43am On Jul 27, 2015 |
barcanista:u miss d point, inec commissioner is like advisory role, while operational role is like that of state resident electoral commissioner 1 Like |
Re: Muritala Salau, INEC National-Commissioner Is Dead by Justicealh3(m): 8:46am On Jul 27, 2015 |
RIP SIR. |
Re: Muritala Salau, INEC National-Commissioner Is Dead by GenOrumov: 8:52am On Jul 27, 2015 |
barcanista: It amazes me how you think we should just take all the elderly ones with solid experience, send them home despite having something relevant to offer no matter how small it is. What you should be advocating for is more opportunities for the youths, top positions for the youths that merit it and not "man no man" system that is currently in place. |
Re: Muritala Salau, INEC National-Commissioner Is Dead by horlabiyi(m): 8:56am On Jul 27, 2015 |
RIP to a great man. Very simple,easy-going,gentle,humble and down to earth. Lautech will forever miss you GREAT ICON 1 Like |
Re: Muritala Salau, INEC National-Commissioner Is Dead by Jesusloveyou: 8:57am On Jul 27, 2015 |
chinoasa:why d one he eat in 2011 no choke am 1 Like |
Re: Muritala Salau, INEC National-Commissioner Is Dead by Jalal(m): 8:57am On Jul 27, 2015 |
He attended Islamic High School, Orita Bashorun, Ibadan on Western Region Scholarship between 1960 and 1964, and proceeded to University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), Osun State to study Physics on Federal Government Scholarship where he graduated in 1971. He was priviledged if only youths of today had the same opportunities! RIP! 1 Like |
Re: Muritala Salau, INEC National-Commissioner Is Dead by beyoncausme: 8:57am On Jul 27, 2015 |
what a pity.... |
Re: Muritala Salau, INEC National-Commissioner Is Dead by Lionhearted: 9:03am On Jul 27, 2015 |
A good man. Met him as a freshman in LAUTECH. His humility is out of this world. Rest in Peace. 2 Likes |
Re: Muritala Salau, INEC National-Commissioner Is Dead by Mtsulphur8(m): 9:06am On Jul 27, 2015 |
MY ENCOUNTER WITH Prof A.M. SALAU Fellows, the above is a series I intend to run for the next couple of days reminiscing the various memorable moments I shared with Late Prof A.M. Salau. The year was year 2000, as an undergraduate in the university where Prof Salau was the VC, part of what I cherished was to observe my jumat service at the University Mosque because it was always from mosque to Federation of Ibadan Students' Union ( FIBSU) meeting at Old Chemistry Lab. There was this particular Friday I got to the mosque a bit late, same as Prof Salau on that day (though very unusual of him). We had our ablution at about the same time and at that time Dr Tijani ( now Prof Tijani) LAUTECH Chief Imam was already on his feet, the security office attached to VC hastely spread the mat himself and Prof were to pray on and some students in their innocence rushed to occupy the mat before Prof Salau could access the mat, at that point I almost lost concentration on my prayer (astagafirlah) I was just a row away and was amazed at what the students did, the security officer to the VC tactically attempted to secure a space for Prof Salau on the mat but Prof declined insinuating those students actually got to the mat before him and should be allowed to observe their prayers on the mat the VC actually brought to the mosque and to my dismay, the VC just quietly packed himself off the mat and had his prayer on a bare sand under the scotching sun of that day. I practically lost concentration on my prayer on that day as I saw the height of humility on display. Prof A.M. Salau humbled himself here on earth , may Allah elevate him to enviable heights in the hereafter. MY PERSONAL ENCOUNTER WITH LATE PROF SALAU: As Compiled by Olubadan series 2 Sometimes in year 2011, after the general elections of that year, I was involved in a meeting between someone seeking a position and one famous Ibadan politician, it was late in the evening before we were able to see the politician but the meeting was meant to be very brief as our mission was straight forward and when we eventually commenced meeting with the politician, he requested to see the CV of the fellow I had gone with. Going through the CV, the politician noticed the name of Prof A.M. Salau as the first name on the referees page and paused, at that point, a meeting that was meant to be very brief became prolonged, what followed was; Politician: So you know Prof Salau? Position seeker: I don't just know him sir, he mentors me Politician: Are you sure of what you're saying? Position seeker: I'm not just sure sir, I double sure sir Politician: And you're assuring me you'll not disgrace us the same way Prof Salau didn't disgrace us Position seeker: By God's grace Politician: You'll give us reasons to be happy we made a good choice like Prof Salau did ? Position seeker: Yes sir While this was going on, in spite of the fact that it was late in the evening, I smartly dialled Prof Salau number and in his usual solemn voice he said " Olubadan, ile mon su" (Olubadan, it's late in the evening), I apologized for calling late and said it's so so so (mentioning) the politician's name that wants to speak with you sir, and I handed over the phone to the politician that Prof was on phone. After the exchange of pleasantries Politician: I have a man here who claimed you mentor him (the politician mentions the name) Prof Salau : Aaaaaaah ,he is my person ooooo, a very good one at that. Politician: (Hangs up) My brother, case settled, Prof Salau's goodwill is all I need to give you the job, because of Prof Salau's involvement, I'll stop at nothing to work things out for you. Lo and behold, the deal was sealed and the politician delivered as promised. At a later date on a thank you visit to Prof Salau, Prof said one thing that moved me "Olubadan, eko ni eyin naa nko yen" strive for a good name first, don't look for money, money will come when it will come, "oruko rere, san ju Wura ati fadaka" Prof Salau, because your name opened doors for others, may the door of Aljanah never be shut at you. Rest well, my amiable Mentor. 4 Likes
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Re: Muritala Salau, INEC National-Commissioner Is Dead by bibi5: 9:08am On Jul 27, 2015 |
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Re: Muritala Salau, INEC National-Commissioner Is Dead by gulfer: 9:12am On Jul 27, 2015 |
RIP my amiable VC, I think he replaced Oke as substantive VC after he left unceremoniously. |
Re: Muritala Salau, INEC National-Commissioner Is Dead by anigbajumo(m): 9:16am On Jul 27, 2015 |
RIP,our former Vc...... Lautech wil 4eva miss u. 1 Like
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Re: Muritala Salau, INEC National-Commissioner Is Dead by chichriso: 9:22am On Jul 27, 2015 |
Picture please |
Re: Muritala Salau, INEC National-Commissioner Is Dead by Nobody: 9:22am On Jul 27, 2015 |
GenOrumov:I disagree here Sir! A man @67 is supposed to be in happy retirement. He can advice without holding such an office that requires the sharpest of brains, which he doesn't have. No serious business will have a 60+ man in its Executive Management Team. We have to face reality |
Re: Muritala Salau, INEC National-Commissioner Is Dead by BabaO2: 9:25am On Jul 27, 2015 |
barcanista:stop eating and been useful if you can get to 67 |
Re: Muritala Salau, INEC National-Commissioner Is Dead by Waladade4luv(m): 9:26am On Jul 27, 2015 |
barcanista:retire in a political appointment, smh.. .av neva seen that happening, anyway rip to d dead |
Re: Muritala Salau, INEC National-Commissioner Is Dead by toltee4real: 9:28am On Jul 27, 2015 |
May Allah grant you al-jannah fridauz.....aamen |
Re: Muritala Salau, INEC National-Commissioner Is Dead by Nobody: 9:33am On Jul 27, 2015 |
IsraeliAIRFORCE:What o you expect from younger people that grew up watching other people curse themselves, their elders and the younger omes? |
Re: Muritala Salau, INEC National-Commissioner Is Dead by Nobody: 9:33am On Jul 27, 2015 |
barcanista:A whole lot |
Re: Muritala Salau, INEC National-Commissioner Is Dead by stinggy(m): 9:34am On Jul 27, 2015 |
Jesusloveyou:Thank you. I'm surprised he does not know this. RIP Prof Salau, the man behind so many developmental works then in Lautech. I was 'fresh' when he left his VC post. 1 Like |
Re: Muritala Salau, INEC National-Commissioner Is Dead by guntranno(f): 9:40am On Jul 27, 2015 |
May God Almighty forgive him his sins and admit him into paradise. Btw, what has his age got to do with his death? Maybe we shld be expecting everyone to die once they attain the age of 60. On the other hand, the youth of this country are without that wisdom to hold any office... Dino na youth, Gbenga Daniel, Dimeji Bankole, Farouk Lawal... All these people really messed up big time. I need someone to give me list of youths that could hold successful these underlisted offices if given the opportunity 1. President 2. Vice President 3. Senate President 4. Speaker 5. Finance Minister 6. Foreign Minister 8. CBN Governor 9. Petroleum Minister (Make una leave this one for me) 10. SEC DG.... To me, we haven't done enough, we are still far away.... |
Re: Muritala Salau, INEC National-Commissioner Is Dead by IsraeliAIRFORCE: 9:41am On Jul 27, 2015 |
barcanista: You all are same generation. In our world (generation), one year difference in age counts a lot. First born (male or female) rules the home with the consent of the parents. Even during Secondary School, Class I students dare not challenge their school-mates in Class II let alone Class V. |
Re: Muritala Salau, INEC National-Commissioner Is Dead by olapluto(m): 9:43am On Jul 27, 2015 |
Prof Salau! RIP. I saw you late 2013 and baba was the most humble person I ever met. We met at his house at Alalubosa GRA Ibadan. When I was ushered into his house by the gateman, I was expecting to be led into the big mansion to meet baba in an air conditioned parlour. I was wrong! Baba was sitting on a very old mat, just by the gateman's house. You could easily pass by him as a friend of the gateman. In his faded ankara, with his status, I immediately learnt a life lesson on humility. He was so simple, brilliant and well connected. That day, Baba complained bitterly about Nyesom Wike. He had just met Wike to discuss the ASUU strike and Baba was so disgusted that someone like Wike was in charge of Nigerian Education. Nigeria lost a gem in Baba Salau. I pray that the Almighty be with his family. When INEC appointed Baba, I was so happy because Baba is very honest. 3 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Muritala Salau, INEC National-Commissioner Is Dead by Sobeautiful: 9:49am On Jul 27, 2015 |
AroOkigbo:Just noticed your username. I believe we are brethren. 1 Like |
Re: Muritala Salau, INEC National-Commissioner Is Dead by noordean(m): 9:50am On Jul 27, 2015 |
As old as this man was,he would stand in class for complete 3hrs teaching us solid state physics. RIP Daddy! May the Almighty Allah admit you into his jannah. OAU Physics department is losing its great men. First it was Prof olomo(lost to kidnappers,not confirmed dead though), and now it's Prof salau. I hope there are good replacements to take up their jobs 1 Like |
Re: Muritala Salau, INEC National-Commissioner Is Dead by igweamaka85(m): 10:02am On Jul 27, 2015 |
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Re: Muritala Salau, INEC National-Commissioner Is Dead by Nobody: 10:12am On Jul 27, 2015 |
IsraeliAIRFORCE:hmmm Bros, I loyal o!!! |
Re: Muritala Salau, INEC National-Commissioner Is Dead by Nobody: 10:20am On Jul 27, 2015 |
Miss u baba Salau...rem when u took me solid state physics and solar energy back in skul...best teacher |
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