₦airaland Forum

175: Sure u didn't . But d Gbawe I know n respect on Nairaland is not to give nPDP any platform to be heard. . .cos dey are or were part of the mess we find our Country today.

So are u saying dsame Baraje will not deny or witdraw those statements if he finds his way back to the main stream of this lootocracy

5.Nigeria is the 7th Most Terrorized Nation In The World

In attempt to systematically rank nations of the world according to terrorist activity, Nigeria had the dishonor of ranking the 7th most terrorized nation in the world. Losing only to Iraq, Pakistan, Afghanistan, India, Yemen and Somalia

From the 16th slot in 2008, Nigeria went down to 11 in 2009; 12 in 2010: and now seventh. Nigeria is worse that Sudan which ranked 11th and Mali (34th)

emiye: You mean 200 elementary "poultry house" school in Onitsha.?

SUN STATE DEMOLISH 3,000 DILAPIDATED PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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No fewer than 3,000 dilapidated school buildings out of the 4,000 identified across the 30 local government areas in Osun state have been demolished by the state government.

This was disclosed by the Chairman, Osun Schools Infrastructure Development Committee (O’ schools), Chief Lai Oyeduntan in Osogbo, on Thursday.

He stated that his committee had spotted schools with dangerous dilapidated structures in the state and will replace them with new ones.

He hinted that 100 model elementary schools would be built in the state, while 50 middle schools and 20 high schools would also be built in the nine federal constituencies of the state before the end of the year.

He explained that most of the school buildings in the state were constructed by the administration of
former Premier of the old Western region, Chief Obafemi Awolowo and that of the former Governor of the old Oyo State, Chief Bola Ige, which his committee observed were weak and could no longer stand the test of time.

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PHOTO NEWS: A glimpse of one of the New Model Schools, Osun

You think it Photoshopped? NO! It’s one of the Newly Built Model Schools at Alekuwodo/Okefia Area of Osogbo, State of osun by Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola Administration.
The school is ready. Arrangement has been concluded for teaching-learning process to begin at this modern edifice by tomorrow, 2nd October 2013.
“‘Ogbeni envisioned this few years back, he has realised it. We need a visionary leaders like Rauf Aregbesola to move our dear nation forward’, a parent remarked
Happy 53rd Independent Anniversary

175: If you agree d op i.e Gbawe is stupid, pls like dis post.


If the messenger were to be some one from APC, I would have respected d some of d points above. . .but an unrecognised platform? And u are celebrating it?

Well d quickest but surest way of being a progressive in this country is;

* Bash GEJ
*I say bash GEJ
* Insult ur President (GEJ)

I tire for una. . .children of pain n anger!!!

feelamong: These guys really know how to dance to the gallery!!

but then all the issues raise make a lot of sence!

If i were GEJ i would immediately carry out all these for my safety

Billyonaire: I was ignorant and I apologize for misleading but calling me names on a topical discourse is inappropriate.

berem: LOL! This our moderator sabi book no be small! Dem say I no dey intelligent but I don see pesin wey I better pass.At least I still get hope. Can't stop laughing at this comment. Bwahahahaha!!

crackhaus: You make me laugh bruv. The topic on this thread, as with Fashola's argument is based on what should or should not be celebrated. It's you guys that started arguing over the mis-use of words like Country, Sovereignty, and so on.

But since you want to get clarification on Country versus Sovereign Country, I'll oblige you bruv.

A SOVEREIGN COUNTRY IS A COUNTRY, aint no damnn difference.
Here is a definition for you;
"A country is the most usual, neutral word for a geograhical area that has or used to have ITS OWN GOVERNMENT".
Now by that definition, we were not a country before 1960 because we were under the direct rule of the British Monarchy/Government...definitely not our own Government.
What we were, if that will serve your purpose to name Nigeria before 1960, is a NATIONALIZATION of people with the same or identical culture and history living in an area under one government (in this case, the British Government).

The amalgamation actually brought together two different nations of people (northerners and southerners) in the most widely rumoured mistake of the century, and this was done out of greed and blind ambition by the British colonialists.

SUN STATE DEMOLISH 3,000 DILAPIDATED PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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No fewer than 3,000 dilapidated school buildings out of the 4,000 identified across the 30 local government areas in Osun state have been demolished by the state government.

This was disclosed by the Chairman, Osun Schools Infrastructure Development Committee (O’ schools), Chief Lai Oyeduntan in Osogbo, on Thursday.

He stated that his committee had spotted schools with dangerous dilapidated structures in the state and will replace them with new ones.

He hinted that 100 model elementary schools would be built in the state, while 50 middle schools and 20 high schools would also be built in the nine federal constituencies of the state before the end of the year.

He explained that most of the school buildings in the state were constructed by the administration of
former Premier of the old Western region, Chief Obafemi Awolowo and that of the former Governor of the old Oyo State, Chief Bola Ige, which his committee observed were weak and could no longer stand the test of time.

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PHOTO NEWS: A glimpse of one of the New Model Schools, Osun

You think it Photoshopped? NO! It’s one of the Newly Built Model Schools at Alekuwodo/Okefia Area of Osogbo, State of osun by Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola Administration.
The school is ready. Arrangement has been concluded for teaching-learning process to begin at this modern edifice by tomorrow, 2nd October 2013.
“‘Ogbeni envisioned this few years back, he has realised it. We need a visionary leaders like Rauf Aregbesola to move our dear nation forward’, a parent remarked
Happy 53rd Independent Anniversary

Billyonaire: FASHOLA IS IGNORANT HERE.

NIGERIA BECAME SOVEREIGN NATION IN 1914
BUT GOT HER INDEPENDENCE 1960

WITHOUT 1914 THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN NO 1960 SO 1914 GAVE US IDENTITY AND IS A GREAT TIME IN HISTORY.

I CELEBRATE......
I JUBILATE.........

Sovereign state
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


Member states of the United Nations, all of which are sovereign states
A sovereign state is a nonphysical juridical entity of the international legal system that is represented by a centralized government that has supreme independent authority over a geographic area. International law defines sovereign states as having a permanent population, a government, and the capacity to enter into relations with other sovereign states.[1] It is also normally understood to be a state which is neither dependent on nor subject to any other power or state.[2] The existence or disappearance of a state is a question of fact.[3] While according to the declarative theory of state recognition a sovereign state can exist without being recognised by other sovereign states, unrecognised states will often find it hard to exercise full treaty-making powers and engage in diplomatic relations with other sovereign states.

HNosegbe: Nice one Dangote.

However we need to design and implement a comprehensive system of health insurance, so that the health sector can be properly funded such that we don't have to depend on philanthropic gestures to get decent health centres in Nigeria.

9jacrip: This is good but wait oh!
With the love and approval Aregbe is receiving left and right, my kinsman won't smell that state house o! Cheii -
I pray Aregbe doesn't resort to looting in his second term after having won the hearts of many with his first term performance.

odua boy: Endorsement or no no endorsement,Aregbesola is going for a second,the people of osun loves the man with all their heart,he has proven time immemorial to be the peoples governor
OSUN A DARA
Up APC!!!!

Osun lawmakers endorse Aregbesola for second term

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RAUF Aregbesola’s innovative administration has been described as the reincarnation of the progressives in the South-West.
A senator representing Osun Central Senatorial District, Sola Adeyeye, stated this at a rally put together by legislators in the state under the umbrella of State of Osun Forum of Legislators.

The forum, which comprises three senators, nine House of Representatives and 26 House of Assembly members, came to endorse the governor of the state, Rauf Aregbesola, for second term on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The forum said Aregbesola’s giant stride in the past three years in office is visible to all citizens of the state.
It said Osun State is lucky to have a visionary leader like Aregbesola, whose preoccupation for seeking office is the welfare and well-being of the general populace.

It, in a unanimous decision, endorsed the second term bid of the governor after a motion was moved by Ayo Omidiran (Ayedaade, Irewole and Isokan Constituency) and seconded by Timothy Owoeye from Ilesha East Constituency.
According to the Forum: “We endorsed Governor Aregbesola for second term because of his administration’s laudable programmes and prompt delivery of dividends of democracy.

“We endorsed him for his vision and mission to develop the state. His achievements are visible to everybody in the state.
“His programmes are people-centred. Opon Imo is a unique e-learning tool all over the world. Osun is lucky to have Aregbesola as governor. This is why we endorsed him to continue his good work in office.”

In his response, Aregbesola said the forum’s endorsement is first of its kind in Nigeria, where the entire elective officers of a state except the governor and his deputy would endorse the candidacy of a governor to continue on the banner of their political party.

PHOTO NEWS: Osun H/Assembly Launches APC, Endorses Aregbesola’s 2nd Term

Photos below – Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, acknowledging cheers from the crowd, during the launch of the All Progressive Congress (APC)/Endorsement of Aregbesola’s 2nd Term, marking the 53rd Independence of Nigeria, organized by the Osun House of Assembly Legislators and Osun Federal Legislators, at the Freedom Park, Osogbo, State of Osun on Tuesday 01-10-2013

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Launch of APC/Endorsement of Aregbesola’s 2nd Term
Governor State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, acknowledging cheers from crowd, during the launching of All Progressive Congress (APC)/Endorsement of Aregbesola’s 2nd Term, marking the 53rd Independent of Nigeria, organised by Osun House of Assembly Legislators and Osun Federal Legislators, at the Freedom Park, Osogbo, State of Osun on Tuesday 01-10-2013

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Governor State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola; his wife, Sherifat and Deputy Governor, Mrs Titi Laoye-Tomori during the launch of All Progressive Congress (APC)/Endorsement of Aregbesola’s 2nd Term, marking the 53rd Independent of Nigeria, organised by Osun House of Assembly Legislators and Osun Federal Legislators, at the Freedom Park, Osogbo, State of Osun on Tuesday 01-10-2013

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Governor State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, acknowledging cheers from crowd, during the launch of All Progressive Congress (APC)/Endorsement of Aregbesola’s 2nd Term, marking the 53rd Independent of Nigeria, organised by Osun House of Assembly Legislators and Osun Federal Legislators, at the Freedom Park, Osogbo, State of Osun on Tuesday 01-10-2013

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Governor State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, addressing crowd. With him are Alhaja Ayo Omidiran, representing Irewole Federal Constituency; Senator Babajide Omoworare, representing Ife Ijesa Senatorial Distric and Hon. Lasun Yusuf, representing Orolu Irepodun Federal Constituency, during the launching of All Progressive Congress (APC)/Endorsement of Aregbesola’s 2nd Term, marking the 53rd Independent of Nigeria, organised by Osun House of Assembly Legislators and Osun Federal Legislators, at the Freedom Park, Osogbo, State of Osun on Tuesday 01-10-2013

mars123: In oshiomohle's media chat,he was made to analyze Nigeria's problem and give a solution or two..he spoke about NNPC and their mismanagement of over 400 000bbls of cruude oil for refining and he also said a lot of things which I can't explain because I don't understand the system the way he does and I'm 100percent sure our president doesn't!look,jonathan is making these little progress because of his few brilliant ministers lyk Barth Nnaji(ex power)Adesina(agric),to mention a few of the few!Nigeria will continue in a slow pace if he is re-elected...I'm from d south south and I don't give a damn..if someone better that we all know comes in 2015,let's vote him in pls,your country is begging its inhabitants!

Clerverly: Even among thieves there is honour. You can't fault the message.

“Today, SURE-P has sacked the 110,000 youths it placed on N10,000 monthly allowances on the excuse that there is no money to pay them.

“We ask, where is the government keeping the huge amount it realises from the inhuman increment in the price of petrol, kerosene and diesel?”

kaeyame: the worst this, the worst that...na them sabi.
Oyibo and their one kain one kain survey

Nigeria, a crumbling edifice – New PDP

OCTOBER 2, 2013 BY OLUSOLA FABIYI, ABUJA 32 COMMENTS


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Abubakar Baraje
The breakaway faction of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party said on Tuesday that Nigerians were being extorted by the Federal Government through its numerous agencies.

The faction, otherwise referred to as the ‘New PDP,’ also said that the country had become a crumbling edifice as a result of corruption and bad leadership.

National Chairman of the faction, Alhaji Kawu Baraje, stated this in his message to Nigeria to mark the country’s 53rd Independence anniversary.

In the message, which was signed by the National Publicity Secretary of the faction, Chief Chukwuemeka Eze, Baraje listed other problems confronting the country to include ethnicism, among others.

He said that, given the mindset of the present government, there was no hope that things would change.

He said, “I salute my fellow country men and women on this special, epochal and historical event of the 53rd Anniversary of our independence and knowing that many of our leaders may prefer to say otherwise but let me state categorically without equivocation that I am very sad that it is a pity that 53 years after independence Nigeria is still a crumbling edifice, wrecked to the seams by corruption, bad leadership, ethnicism, parochialism, sectarian intolerance and childish political recrimination.

“Nigeria at 53 has turned into a borderless valley of tears where life expectancy hovers at between 40 and 43 years.

“Nigerians are callously extorted through various government agencies like the Power Holding Company of Nigeria which today excels in generating darkness and subjecting Nigerians to the highest ever tariff regime. “

He added that the Federal Road Safety Commission, which he said was set up as a well-meaning agency to tame the rising cases of road accidents, had become a tool for mindless extortion through the issuing and re-issuing of vehicle number plates and drivers’ licenses at very exorbitant prices.

He also said that the petroleum sector had equally become an illicit cash cow for the people in government, their friends and relatives who he said exploited the hapless citizens through sundry means.

He said, “What could best demonstrate the wanton brigandage going on in Nigeria than the fact that the government, which set up the SURE-P programme with the huge N32 increment on each litre of fuel Nigerians purchase, has recorded no known achievement with the huge accruals from the increment?

“Today, SURE-P has sacked the 110,000 youths it placed on N10,000 monthly allowances on the excuse that there is no money to pay them.

“We ask, where is the government keeping the huge amount it realises from the inhuman increment in the price of petrol, kerosene and diesel?”

The New PDP, therefore, appealed to President Goodluck Jonathan to abandon his second term ambition and concentrate on how to “rescue the sinking Nigerian ship of state if he truly loves Nigeria.”

In its reaction, the main PDP described the faction as unserious, saying it was making caricature of serious issues.

National Publicity Secretary of the party, Chief Olisa Metuh, who spoke with our correspondent on the telephone, said it was better to ignore the faction.

He said, “We don’t want to reply them. They are making caricature of serious national issues.

“They are entertainers at drinking joints and beer parlours. They should be better ignored. Their statements defy all known political norms and at best provide entertainment for social gatherings.”

Osun begins 4-5-3 educational system tomorrow *Collapses pry, secondary schools
Written by Oluwole Ige - Osogbo
Tuesday, October 1, 2013


AS pupils of public schools in Osun State warm up for resumption on Wednesday, arrangements have been perfected by the state government to ensure successful take off of the new 4-5-3 educational system, which has culminated in the merger or re-classification of schools.


Nigerian Tribune investigation indicated that some of the newly built model schools are ready for use by the pupils, while others are still under construction.


Checks at the newly built Salvation Middle School, Alekuwodo, Osogbo, on Monday revealed that officials of the state Ministry of Education were busy inspecting the premises ahead of the commissioning ceremony of the structure on Wednesday.


At Ode Omu Elementary Model School, construction works have already been completed, just as some labourers were spotted clearing the weeds around the school as part of the preparations for resumption for the 2013/2014 academic calendar.


When our correspondent visited another elementary school, situated at Oke Baale, in Osogbo, construction works were still on-going, an indication that academic activities in that school may not be feasible when pupils resume tomorrow.


Similarly, construction works have not started at all at the premises of Osogbo Grammar School, where the state government planned to build another model school, which would accommodate pupils of different schools merged as a result of re-classification of schools.


Commenting on the preparedness of the state government over the new educational policy, yesterday, the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Deputy Governor, Mr Tope Ademakinwa said 15 middle schools and 13 elementary schools have so far been completed by the government.


He assured that adequate arrangements have been made to pave way for the efficient take off of the new educational policy and resumption of pupils in public schools.

Ajibel: Imagine the crap this my fellow leader of tomorrow is spitting out here. ROAD IS NOT IMPORTANT...in 21st century. I wonder what sort of a leader you'd turn out to be. I never intended posting here buh your quoted post stinks of stup1dity.


[s]Just the same way i read a mod say that wikipedia isnt a good source of info[/s]

Satguru: @ Lutheran
We need source, otherwise this ruse should be hidden. Mod. pls

abinsco25: Ask those hypocrites that are against the merging of the schools in Osun state where there children schooling. None of them has his/her children in the public schools.Their children attend the best private schools pay their school fees with our money and the common man's children attend the debilitated public schools and our past leader care not . Our education needs a reformation,we can't continue with the Awolowo model schools,they are outdated,now that there is someone that is ready to reform the education system, they are now crying. Why? Let them cry!" Won a sunku ku ni,omo Ole"Aregbe carry on,2014 no shaking,Abere straight.

Chukwumerije hails Aregbesola’s education policies


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•Photo: Uche Chukwumerije

By Gbenga Faturoti, Correspondent Osogbo

Chairman, Senate Committee on Education, Senator Uche Chukwumerije has called on other states in Nigeria to emulate the feat recorded by Osun State in education sector saying that what is happening in the state is capable of rescuing the country’s rotten education sector.


Chukwumeriji, who lead other members of the committee on an oversight visit to Osun State, challenged other state governors to learn from the policies being put in place in Osun if indeed, they are set to put their states on the path of glory.

He explained that all state governors must drop their party affiliations and sentiments and learn from Osun because the state is on the right path to the development of the sector.

Other members of the committee included wife of the former governor of Lagos State, Oluremi Tinubu, Professor Olusola Adeyeye and Atiku Bagudu.

The committee said the visit was a mark of respect and solidarity in showing appreciation for the feat that the young administration of Aregbesola has achieved in Osun.

According to Chukwumerije, “The states and the country owe Governor Aregbesola a lot of gratitude for promptly laying a formidable foundation for education in the state. I will like to use this opportunity to advise other states irrespective of your political affiliation, you must drop your ego and learn from the people oriented projects and programmes of Governor Aregbesola.”
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The senator described the collapse of education in the country as a national challenge and appealed to all to muster the courage to address the decay in the education sector.

“The Governor of Osun is God-sent to his people. Aregbesola, as a fresh governor, has shown that he is a serious-minded person. For the first time, the education policy of Ogbeni Aregbesola remains the best in the country, even ahead that of Lagos State.”

Responding, Governor Aregbesola held that for the country to progress, the interest of the people must be considered before any decision is taken; stating that parliamentary system of government is the essence of democracy.

He said, “The best form of political activity is in the parliament, our nation will not make appreciable progress if it focuses only on the executive, at least the parliament is where ideas are generated, they have total representative and support of the people.

“Parliamentary system is the essence of democracy. The assembly of the people must not be an expression but it must put into practise. For a country to have a meaningful development progress, it must not be a one-sided means of power.” The governor averred.

Speaking on education, Aregbesola said when he got into power; his intention was to close down schools for about a year because of what he met.

“What was on ground was dilapidated school buildings not fit for human habitation. The conditions of teachers were nothing to write home about plus the condition of other infrastructure.”

He urged the committee not to be afraid to tell the president that there is a problem in the educational sector, adding that the decadence in the sector must be arrested to rescue students from the problem of not having sound education.

Aregbesola held that the basis of growth for any country is sound education and that Osun is committed to provision of genuine and sound education for its citizenry hence the commitment of huge resources to make sure that its pupils will rank among the best in Nigeria.

kaze4blues: Using osogbo as case study because that is where I leave, modern mega schools are now under construction with most almost completed all through osogbo.

Although it is true that scholls are been merged together, but it is in the interests of the students because hitherto those students receive lectures in filthy environments with most of their classrooms dilapidated and unconducive. But now they are transferred to newly built classrooms which gives them more comfort.

Also the distribution of opon imo is being done on daily basis in different zones of the state and by november it will be completed.

Healthcare has also been given a boost by aregbesola. I went to the state general hospital @ asubiaro few weeks back and I must confess there were improvements in the delivery of services compared to the past. There are now sufficient doctors and nurses on ground to attend to patients. Drugs are also now available.

What more can I say.....the opposition will always find faults with aregbe's tenure.


Aregbesola is indeed god-sent to osun after 7 years of pdp under-performance

Atouke: Can you please list the projects that rauf has completed since his tenure in office? i dont mean the media hyped "initiated/started" project?

Sincere 9gerian: Quote of the week. LWKMD!

eGuerrilla: Did @OP bother to verify any of the points raised in that article before going to town with his proclamations of ABSOLUTE guilt?

We need to continue asking the difficult questions our public administrators would rather not have tabled, but we also need avoid advancing prosecutorial agendas in the absence of credible proof.




Source

Atouke: This is how Nigerians use big big grammar when the want to hide/condone corruption. am not suprised gwabe you are a stakeholder in the fraud, i do not expect you to be objective or give the OPs point credence.

Defer to stakeholders indeed -- you mean the corrupt ones LOL