₦airaland Forum

thesicilian:
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Chai boss man. 1 have a 100k for this service

Yyuio

How I wish Nigerians would have this same mindset. We would have been the actual giant of Africa. But our situation today is a sorry state. Nigerians should get sense. Starting from the folks on Nairaland.

An Igbo man whose name is Ikechukwu left his hometown, ‘Imo State' to ‘Sokoto State', in search of greener pastures. This man settled down with his wife and they were gifted with four children. 16 years after they emigrated from their state of origin; Victor who is a firstborn to Mr. Ikechukwu applied to study Microbiology at Sokoto State University.

As a good Nigerian citizen who has been contributing immensely to the development of his residence state (Sokoto State) wants to collect indigenous certificate for his son, for him to enjoy the scholarship enjoyed by Sokoto state indigene. He was denied from obtaining the certificate of an indigene of Sokoto state to his child because his parents are from Imo state and they don't have the right to enjoy the benefit enjoyed by the son of the soil.

Despite the fact that Mr. Ikechukwu is a civil servant in Sokoto state; and he is carrying out his social responsibilities in the state. He has contributed immensely to the betterment of the state, paying huge taxes and also fostering peace and security in their residence state more than their state of origin. They were denied their right because they are non-indigene of their residence state. Even though they are Nigerians, but his son cannot benefit from scholarship because the opportunity is meant for the only son of the soil.

We are calling ourselves one Nigerian but we cannot enjoy some rights and privileges outside our state of origin. Many Nigerians are accorded as an alien in another state other than their state of origin. There are other sectors that Nigerians are being denied of their citizens' right which include the following :

The indigene and non-indigenes syndrome determine a lot of things in getting job opportunities in Nigeria. This is becoming alarming to the extent that it would be difficult for a non-indigene to enjoy the job opportunities outside his state of origin; despite the fact that he is a Nigerian citizen by birth. That's the reason it's hard if not impossible to appoint a Vice-Chancellor of the state University outside their state of origin.

This is not restricted to only employment opportunities, but it has extended to the area of education. Nigerian citizens cannot enjoy any scholarship outside their state of origin because they are not the son of the soil. If a non-indigene is studying in a state institution outside his state of origin; his school fees would be more than the money paid by the indigene. The inclusion of the catchment area in the cut-off mark of our tertiary institutions has given birth to injustice in giving admission. The indigene of a particular state within the geographical area of a particular tertiary institution has the highest admitted students into all professional courses.

For example, if Ade from Ondo state scored 240 and he is applying for Law in Bayero University, Kanu; Aliyu, on the other hand, applied for law and scored 220 in the same institution; The institution would change ade's course to Political science and Aliyu would be given Law because one is from the catchment area, while the other must meet the merit cut- off mark before he can be considered for the course he applied for.

All Nigerians have the right to vote and be voted for in any part of the country. But in Nigeria, non-indigenes have the right to vote in any state in Nigeria but cannot be voted for outside their state of origin despite fulfilling the requirement prescribed by law to contest for political office

It may be argued that in Nigeria, it is more beneficial to be an indigene than to be a Nigerian since “indigeneship” carries with it all the rights and privileges of citizenship. whereas Nigerian citizenship does not carry with it the rights and privileges offered by “indigeneship”. It may even be said that Nigerian citizenship concedes some of its rights and privileges when confronted by “indigeneship.”

There are some factors that contributed to the denial of citizenship in Nigeria; firstly, the existence of loyalty to one's ethnic, state, local government area, clans, villages, e.t.c has caused this menace in our society. A good example of this is that some recognized judges have turned the post of Judges to the family post, thereby hinder some less privileged families to have access to the position. Some have turned political offices to their family clan; they prefer to appoint an indigene who has been living in the United Kingdom than a non-indigene who has been living with them since 20years back.

Secondly, one of the factors that also contributed to this problem is the lack of respect to rule of law; and if there is no rule of law in a society, it would lead to an abuse of human rights. Every Nigerian has the right to live in any part of the country and discrimination of a non-indigene would lead to a breach of fundamental human rights which is respect for the dignity of the person.

Prebendalism and Clientelism have solidified political supremacy that favors loyalists to the exclusion of others. According to Ukpe, he sees prebendalism as a system of spoilt politics where the winner takes all. Political affiliation fostered by prebendalism solely and completely represents the interest of their members represented by politicians, contractors, legal professionals, bureaucrats, military personnel, and academia.

While clientelism has been well defined by Joseph (1999, 55) as a channel through which one joins the dominant class and a practice which is then seen as fundamental to the continued enjoyment of the prerequisites of that class. Godfatherism in Nigerian politics is a good example of this, whereby a godfather would want to nominate his godson or relative; thereby denying the competent candidates to hold the post.

But the bitter truth is that, during census to determine the population of state or local government; non-indigenes are counted to their state of residence not the state of origin. During the registration of birth; non-indigenes are registered in their state of residence not the state of origin.

The non-indigenes are paying tax in their state of residence; how would you push them to go and enjoy the opportunity in their state of origin. This is just as if you are telling them to go and reap what they didn't sow.

Some local governments in Nigeria may not have the numerical strength to be a state or local government if not for the non-indigene living in the area. In terms of revenue generation also; some states are getting the highest revenue from the non-indigene, yet, they cannot benefit from what they sow.

That's the reason Raphael said: “The nation is a community, the state is an association; membership of the nation is a matter of sentiment, depending on common experience and history, while members of a state is a matter of legal status.”

To solve the problem of denial of citizenship rights and privileges in Nigeria; we need to de-emphasize the use of one's state of origin in granting rights, privileges, and other benefits and the Nigerian citizens should be treated equally everywhere in Nigeria.

The issue like employment opportunities, admission into tertiary institutions, scholarships, election into political offices, should be based on state or local government of residence, not origin; this would give an opportunity for them to reap what they sow.

According to Section 25 (1) of the 1999 Constitution stated that citizenship could be acquired by birth; this should be applicable in all states to allow any child born outside their state of origin to get the certificate of origin.

Respect to the rule of law is one of the things that can be done to put an end to discrimination and molestation of a Nigerian citizen outside their state of origin. Section 41(1) defends the right of every Nigerian citizen to reside in any parts of the Nigerian state without molestation and discrimination. Therefore, anybody who breaches this fundamental human right should be severely punished; this would go a long way to curb this menace in the contemporary world.

On a final note, the parents, religious leaders, teachers, should endeavor to educate the young Nigerians on the importance of promoting national consciousness more than Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa, and other ethnic consciousness. They should be enlightened on how to respect their fellow Nigerians, irrespective of their state of origin; if all the above solutions should be applied, the denial of citizenship right would become a thing of past in Nigeria.

God bless Nigeria.

Abdulrasheed Hammad is a 300-Level student of Law at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. He can be reached through this Gmail: Abdulrasheedhammad@gmail.com or Whatapp contact through 08083638703.

Arrewa:
free your mind from hatred and bigotry!

You are a well known fanatic here on Nairaland that is always scouting for any negative news from any part of the Northern state to post on Nairaland because you know that it must surely hit the front page.

That Gov masari made the mistake of negotiating with bandit for the betterment of his people and for everlasting peace without shedding of blood which leter failed doesn't make him a bad governor.

His intentions were Genuine... Even American government do negotiate with terrorists to achieve peace and save lives.

Posting his pictures negotiating with bandit to castigate and reducule the north is now becoming childish.

There's no day you people won't publish negative news about the the north in other to have something negative to talk about the north

Stop deceiving yourself...

Peace has fully returned back to kastina villages and zamfara villages, People are living their normal lives.

All these attacks have been happening in in villages close to forests which is a soft target.

Borno villages is also yet to be free from Bokoharam attacks.

Stop making it look as if the killings is all over the northern states.

North is not a state but a region.

We have 15 core northern state....

Our of these 15 northern state we only have 4 state that is affected by insecurity.

Kastina village, southern kaduna, Borno villages, zamfara is now almost free

Raccon you are the only person here on Nairaland that is always scouting for negative news about the north online just to post it on Nairaland cos you that it will surely hit the front page.

They has been killing in Anambra lately... Your people have been killing each other over two hectare of land.... But I never see you comment about the issue

Na northern matter you carry for head like Gala.

Free your mind from hatred and bigotry

lol �
Pot calling kettle black.

ifyalways:
I am, dalu.

Good morning ma. I sent you a pm. Please I would appreciate if I could get a response from you

Nwokeomajayb:
Stop feeding wrong informations to people. Even 3rd class can make it here. if you have strong equity background i recommend you go for cheap schools. Show them crazy bank statement mate you are good to go. It applies in every school here. No exemption for Scholarships, it goes for everyone regardless of your grade. NOTE: The country is not for dull immigrant. You need to be smart and quick here.

please can you show me an example of a 3rd class student with scholarship in Australia? Wake up from your utopia abeg

hairbyuj:
So no hope for 2nd class lower graduate??

a 2nd class lower grade can only hope to be admitted as a normal student with a strong statement of purpose

dowjones:
I just looked at how old you are on this forum and you can't tell real from fake. Before you believe that clown check my profile and see if any one has called me a scsmmer.. Also compare my profile to his and be the judge.

His post has been reported and put down.. I don't know where you dug this from..

Be wise please.

I visited the thread after a long absence. I didn't know the genesis of his issue with you or even that it was with you that he is having the problem.
Knowing how this thread is characterized with accusations and counter accusations of scamming, it led me to make my earlier comment.
I am neither calling you a scammer nor a thief because when I was very active on this thread, you were well known to me then. Though I have never traded with you.
So I have no
problem with you. Gracias

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Sweetie20:
Hello everyone
Am new here
I am interested in the Australia student visa and scholarship opportunity for masters
Course: Public health
School: Babcock university
I will love to get help from y'all
Thanks

take ielts or toefl
Get your transcripts ready, you need to have a CGPA above 4.00/5.00 to be competitive for scholarships
Publish your undergraduate project
Have good lecturers that can write recommendation letters for you.
Then apply.

jessetom:
Hi.

Thank you for your reply!

1. The deadline for RMIT RTP is 30h of September. The application system says that outcomes for admission is usually 1 to 4 weeks after application and Scholarship would be announced in December.

2. I have previously spoken to my Supervisor over Skype about my funding for the program some weeks ago before this SSVF SOP was requested. I made it clear that I am depended on the outcome of the RTP Scholarships. However, he did not explicitly stated that he would offer me the scholarship. But he said the scholarship is dependent on the scholarship board and he wished me success in the application.

So I should email him this recent development and my predicament? The desired response from him would be that he should state that he will offer me the scholarship. Right?

Can you share with us the journey so far?

ChiefDaddy1:
Good day everyone, I decided to pursue a Masters in Philosophy from the University of Melbourne.

Please is there anyone that has applied to this university and is the automatic scholarship valid with stipends, also is there any chance the English test can be wave since my degree in the last 5 years and research work is in English which is an option from the school in order to wave the English test.

Please I need advice and guidelines as I am doing it myself for the September intake. Thanks and God bless

have you gotten supervisor approval?

I have been using Wema Alat and I would say it has been the best banking experience I have experienced so far. I have 4 other bank accounts but the only one with an active card is my alat bank account. I have never used it on a wema bank atm and it has been serving me since 2017.

tunlex01:
Can you be specific about the locations in these countries?

Abuja or Lagos to Melbourne

Please who knew the price of flights from Nigeria to Australia before the covid 19 Era?

As you have data to ask this question, also use the same data to ask google about the financial mess of Venezuela and Zimbabwe

amikable97:
Please I wanna ask a question. If a person gets a tuition waiver and an additional scholarship funding to be paid yearly by the school for the total duration of the study does the person still need to attach statement of account of €6000 for the visa interview?

no.

amikable97:
The link i sent initially that has the different types of scholarship with various amounts of money awarded yet It is obvious that you don't want to read and make research towards any application and you expect me to spoon-feed you by answering questions all over again. How do you want to cope with schooling outside the country where the teaching and learning pattern is totally independent.
I will not answer other follow up question because that link + school website has all you need

lmao

michaelokoi:
Some uncles especially the paternal ones are very wicked. They are not willing to help anyone even if they have surplus resources. My dads younger brother is one of such.

I am guessing that you're still a very young person. one day you will become an adult and you would understand that not all is black and white. There is the Grey in between.

MAYOWAAK:
ADDRESS BY H.E. MUHAMMADU BUHARI,
PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE CUMULATIVE LOCKDOWN ORDER OF LAGOS AND OGUN STATES AS WELL AS THE FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY ON COVID- 19 PANDEMIC
AT THE STATE HOUSE, ABUJA
MONDAY, 27th APRIL, 2020


1. Fellow Nigerians

2. I will start by commending you all for the resilience and patriotism that you have shown in our collective fight against the biggest health challenge of our generation.

3. As at yesterday, 26th April 2020, some three million confirmed cases of COVID nineteen have been recorded globally with about nine hundred thousand recoveries. Unfortunately, some two hundred thousand people have also diedpassed away as a result of this pandemic.

4. The health systems and economies of many nations continue to struggle as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

5. Nigeria continues to adopt and adapt to these new global realities on a daily basis. This evening, I will present the facts as they are and explain our plans for the coming month knowing fullyfully aware that some key variables and assumptions may change in the coming days or weeks.

6. Exactly two weeks ago, there were three hundred and twenty three confirmed cases in 20 States and the Federal Capital Territory.

7. As at this morning, Nigeria has recorded one thousand two hundred and seventy-three cases across 32 States and the FCT. Unfortunately, these casesthis includes 40 deathsfatalities.

8. I will useam using this opportunity to express our deepest condolences to the families of all Nigerians that have lost their lives loved ones as a result of the COVID nineteen Pandemic. This is our collective loss and we share in your grief.

9. Initial models predicted that Nigeria will record an estimated two thousand confirmed cases in the first month after the index case.

10. This means that despite the drastic increase in the number of confirmed cases recorded in the past two weeks, the measures we have put in place thus far have yielded positive outcomes against the projections.

11. The proportion of cases imported from other countries has reduced to only 19% of new cases, showing that our border closures yielded positive results. . These are mostly fellow Nigerians returning through our land borders. We will continue to enforce land border arrival protocols as part of the containment strategy.

12. Today, the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has accredited 15 laboratories across the country with an aggregate capacity to undertake 2,500 tests per day across the country.

13. Based on your feedback, Lagos the State Government and the FCT with support from NCDC is hasve established several sample collection centers in Lagos and the FCT. They are also reviewing their laboratory testing strategy to further increase the number of tests they can perform including the accreditation of selected private laboratories that meet the accreditation criteria.

14. Several new fully equipped treatment and isolation centres have been operationalised across the country thereby increasing bed capacity to about three thousand. At this point, I will commend the State Governors for the activation of State-level Emergency Operation Centres, establishment of new treatment centres and the delivery of aggressive risk communication strategies.

15. Over ten thousand healthcare workers have been trained. For their protection, additional personal protective equipment have been distributed to all the states. Although we have experienced logistical challenges, we remain committed to establish a solid supply chain process to ensure these heroic professionals are can work safely and are properly equipped.

16. In keeping with our Government’s promise to improve the welfare of healthcare workers, we have signed a memorandum of understanding on the provision of hazard allowances and other incentives with key health sector professional associations. We have also procured insurance cover for five thousand frontline health workers. At this point, I must commend the insurance sector for their support in achieving this within a short period of time.

17. Nigeria has also continued to receive support from the international community, multilateral agencies, the private sector and public-spirited individuals. This support has ensured that critical lifesaving equipment and materials, which have become scarce globally, are available for Nigeria through original equipment manufacturers and government-to-government processes.

18. The distribution and expansion of palliatives which I directed in my earlier broadcast is still on going in a transparent manner. I am mindful of the seeming frustration being faced by expectant citizens. I urge all potential beneficiaries to exercise patience as we continue to fine tune our logistical and distribution processes working with the State Governments.

18.19. I have directed the Central Bank of Nigeria and other financial institutions to make further plans and provisions for financial stimulus packages for small and medium scale enterprises. We recognise the critical role that they play in Nigeria’s economy.

19.20. Our Security Agencies continue to rise to the challenge posed by this unusual situation. While we feel deeply concerned about isolated security incidents involving hoodlums and miscreants, I want to assure all Nigerians that your safety and security remains our primary concern especially in these exceedingly difficult and uncertain times. As we focus on protecting lives and properties, we will not tolerate any human rights abuses by our security agencies. The few reported incidences are regrettableregrettable, and I want to assure you that the culprits will be brought to justice.

20. I urge all Nigerians to continue to cooperate and show understanding whenever they encounter security agents. Furthermore, for their protection, I have instructed the personnel of the security agencies be provided with the necessary personal protective equipment for their own protection.
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21.22. As we continue to streamline our response in the epicenters of Lagos and the FCT, I remain am concerned about the unfortunate developments in Kano in recent days. Although an in-depth investigation is still ongoing, we have decided to deploy additional Federal Government human, material and technical resources to strengthen and support the State Government’s efforts. We will commence implementation immediately.

22.23. In Kano, and indeed many of other States that are recording new cases, preliminary findings show that such cases are mostly from interstate travel and emerging community transmission.

23.24. Drawing from these, I implore all Nigerians to continue to adhere strictly to the advisories published by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control. These include rRegular hand washing, social physical distancing, wearing of face masks/coverings in public, avoidance of non-essential movement and travels and avoidance of large gatherings remain paramount.

24.25. Fellow Nigerians, for the past four weeks, most parts of our country have been under either Federal Government or State Government lockdowns. As I mentioned earlier, these steps were necessary and overall, have contributed to slowing down the spread of COVID nineteen in Nigeria.

25.26. However, such lock downs have also coame at a very heavy economic cost. Many of our citizens have lost their means of livelihoods. Many businesses have also shut down. No country can afford the full impact of a sustained lockdown while awaiting the development of vaccines or cures.

26.27. In my last address, I mentioned the Federal Government will develop strategies and policies that will protect lives while preserving livelihoods.

27.28. In these two weeks, the Federal and State Governments have jointly and collaboratively worked hard on thishow to balance the need to protect health while also preserving livelihoods, leveraging global best practice while keeping in mind our peculiar circumstances.

28.29. We looked atassessed how our factories, markets, traders and transporters can continue to function while at the same time respecting adhering to the NCDC guidelines on hygiene and social distancing.

29.30. We assessed how our children can continue to learn without compromising their health.

30.31. We reviewed how our farmers can safely plant and harvest in this rainy season to ensure our food security is not compromised. Furthermore, we also discussed how to safely transport food items from rural production areas to industrial processing zones and ultimately, to the key consumption centers.

31.32. Our goal was to develop implementable policies that will ensure our economy continues to function with while still maintaining our aggressive response to the COVID nineteen pandemic. These same difficult decisions are being faced by leaders around the world.

32.33. Based on the above and in line with the recommendations of the Presidential Task Force on COVID nineteen, the various Federal Government committees that have reviewed socio-economic matters and the Nigeria Governors Forum, I have approved for a phased and gradual easing of lockdown measures in FCT, Lagos and Ogun States effective from Saturday, 2nd May, 2020 at 9am.

33.34. However, this will be followed strictly with aggressive reinforcement of testing and contact tracing measures while allowing the restoration of some economic and business activities in certain sectors.

34.35. The highlights of the new nationwide measures are as follows;
a. Selected businesses and offices can open from 9am to 6pm;
b. There will be an overnight curfew from 8pm to 6am. This means all movements are will be prohibited during this period except essential services;
c. There will be a ban on non-essential inter-state passenger travels until further notice;
d. There will be Ppartial and controlled interstate movement of goods and services will be allowed to allowfor the movement of goods and services from producers to consumers; and
e. We will strictly ensure the mandatory use of face masks or coverings in public in addition to maintaining physical distancing and personal hygiene. Furthermore, the restrictions of on social and religious gathers shall remain in place. State Governments, corporate organisations and philanthropists are encouraged to support the production of cloth masks for citizens.

35.36. For the avoidance of doubt, the lockdown in the FCT, Lagos & Ogun States shall subsist remain in place until these new ones come into effect on Saturday, 2nd May 2020 at 9am.

36.37. The Presidential Task Force shall provide sector specific details and timing guidelines to allow for preparations by Governments, businesses and institutions.
37. The above are guidelines. State Governors may choose to amend adapt and expand based on their unique circumstances provided they maintain alignment with the guidelines issued aboveon public health and hygiene.
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38.39. These revised guidelines do will not apply for to Kano State. The total lockdown recently announced by the State Government shall remain enforced be enforced for the full duration. The Federal Government shall deploy all the necessary human, material and technical resources to support the State in controlling and containing the pandemic.

39.40. I wish to once again commend the frontline workers across the country who, on a daily basis, risk everything to ensure we win this fight. For those who got infected in the line of duty, be rest assured that Government will do all it takes to support you and your families during this exceedingly difficult period. I will also take this opportunity to assure you all that your safety, wellbeing and welfare remains paramount to our Government.

40.41. I will also recognize recognise the support we have received from our traditional rulers, the Christian Association of Nigeria, the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs and other prominent religious and community leaders. Your cooperation and support has significantly contributed to the successes we have recorded to date. I will urge you all to please continue to create awareness on the seriousness of coronavirus among your worshippers and communities while appealing that they strictly comply with public health advisories.

41.42. I will also thank the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and the Presidential Task Force for all their hard work to date. Through this collaboration, I remain confident that success is achievable.

42.43. I also wish to thank corporate organisations, philanthropists, the UN family, the European Union, friendly nations, the media and other partners that have taken up the responsibility of supporting our response.

43.44. And finally, I will thank all Nigerians again for your patience and cooperation during this difficult and challenging period. I assure you that government shall continue to take all necessary measures to protect the lives and livelihoods our citizens and residents.
39. I thank you for l
istening and may God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria

lord of mercy. This is a recorded speech we are hearing

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