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make your contributions to how Nigeria can manage the covid19 without hurting the economy, businesses and education or paying with price of human life.

Covid 19 & Schools Resumption: Open Letter To Engr. Seyi Makinde


Dear Governor, HE Engineer Seyi Makinde, it is very obvious that Covid19 will be here with us till 2021 whether a vaccine is discovered tomorrow or next week. With regard to the above assumption, alternatives should be put in place for revivication of student's education in the state and I have the following proposal for opening of schools in the state:

 1. Decongestion of (student population in) schools should be done by creation of morning and afternoon school periods. Students should be divided into these classes.

2. Culposory use of nose mask by all students.

3. Compulsory use of sunglasses by students to protect them from getting invected when a person sneezes on their face.

4. Provision of handwash kits for every school and for students use - with a dedicated persons incharge to operate, mandate and monitor its use.

5. Organization of sensitization and awarenenss programs or student assemblies about covid19.

-- The proposal above should be started with secondary school students first and also, senior students of the primary schools.

6. Students in higher institution should incoporate the above, but may conduct lectures through online videos
(operations; something similar to the distant learning progran (NOUN) but all student must be within school environment to take and submit assignments)

I hope you will discuss my suggestions with the Oyo covid19 taskforce.

Thanks.

I am Samleen and I write from Ibadan.

adadike:
don't mind the Okoko. Come to Anambra, individuals are giving out palliatives in millions, igbos in diaspora have sent millions home. In Enugu Agidi alone, each citizen received 10000, one bag of rice, one carton of noodles and 4 big tubers of yam. When we tell them igbos are not their mates, Dem no dey gree. Some yorubas are praying for the govt to relax the lock down so that they can flee to Anambra state where food is wasting away.

keep it up

mrvitalis:
Oga you said South Should unit together and fight north .... everyone one in Nigeria knows the only reason south is not United is yorubas trying to go against the zoning agreement

You can lie all u want but south can never be United until that is achieved

did I talk about any "fight"? did I talk about any "unity"? comprehension is realy a challenge here...

sir, you need to put off the tribalistic goggles, so that you can read and see clearly

mrvitalis:
The op is your brother oooh ...have you seen igbos complain ?

Which south east governor have not given foods out apart from the supreme Court governor we didn't vote

please, don't bring your "my tribe is better than yours" mentality here to derail this thread

You should please learn to grow up and live above tribal bigotry.... the political class even members of your tribe are currently shortchanging your future while you here do not see beyond tribal chestbeating... pls stop all these and grow up.

mrvitalis:
When you yorubas are ready to accept zoning, equity and justice the rest of the south is waiting

Untill then enjoy your collaboration

pls, stop making baseless statements.... I can begin to list names of many many Yoruba elders who stands for Zoning, equity and justice... can you do that with your tribe elders?

why do you people see every observation as an oppotunity to start a tribal war...

LarryBee1k:
The poor people are receiving. You think they will come and tell you? Go to any elderly or poor people, very poor oh and ask him/her.

Some may lie due to ego problems.

You're a typical Nigeria youth.

They keep defending ineptitude for a stipend, while the political class keep chortchanging their future and of their upcoming generation.

keep the good work

Charleys:
Half bread is better than nothing.

That rice will help us in this time of need whether condemned or not.

Have you read the news, the rice is not edible... even dogs will reject it

LarryBee1k:
Hey bro.

Not siding anyone. The rice was sent to both North and South. I even heard that the expired rice sent to the North contributed to mystery death in some northern state

The conditional cash transfer of a thing is that, most people that were given are poor people, you won't see people on nairaland receiving. After all Northern part have the highest poverty rate, so they will receive more cash transfer.

Lastly why are South (especially east) always ignoring their governors to do their bidding but will be attacking Buhari and Yoruba governors. This question should be directed to your governors. WHY ARE WE NOT SEEING OUR OWN WHEN THE NORTH ARE SEEING THEIRS.

Do the poor people live in the moon? are they not the poor people we use to see around us, in our street, local government and villages... how come these people never get anything from the FG?

Uptill now, no local government chairman, no councillor, no community ruler in the south can confirm the distribution of palliative releive items claimed by the Nigeria Federal Government.

No single person can confirm the reception of the unconditional cash transfer.

A woman was seen in a video with claim of getting paid #40k, #20k for her and #20k for her child.


All south and middle belt Governors should, Wake up!


Don't blind yourself by religion, tribalism or politics...


Our Collective intelligence are been played on

Conner44:
Uncle no vex. I’m not seeking attention.

I been wan open una eyes to wetin our common enemy been dey plan but una still never wan wake up. See how the Amotekun issue is turning out to be different from what we all initially thought/wanted.

I will remind you in a few months. We will still be alive then by the grace of God.

Onelove

Ok, I understand your concerns... and I can acknowledge that ours is just to wish (for the best), but the handlers of Amotekun will make most of the decisions. I saw a news today, about how one man like that appeared at a state house of assembly with a superstitous regalia. I hope the handlers of Amotekun will get sense and do the needful and take pragmatic measures rather than been irrational.

Conner44:
Oga how far your Amotekun naw? Shebi dem never allow dem to carry gun yet and the herdsmen don dey raid ogun State Farm’s on a weekly basis lol

One month never even reach yet self

Please, be cool. I don't have time for all these you're doing...

Just stay alive and see how events unravels. Don't bother to quote me again cos I don't have the time for your attention seeking.

MetaPhysical:
UncleAyo,
I like your input very much, good forward thinking. There are few things to tweak.

There are peculiar things we need to mind at this peculiar time in this peculiarly messy country. I have heard many of my brothers and sisters, in their desperation and frustration, suggest that some of the plans under way in Western Nigeria are less likely to succeed due to the political definition to our nationhood.

Everyone has lost faith in Nigeria. The first to loose faith were the Northerners. Bokoharam is a grand-stand against the Nigerian nationhood and Northern elites backed it initially and even viewed bokoharam as the load-balancer against the excesses in Niger Delta. We know, going back as far 1964, that Niger Delta had always grieved their oppression and were the pioneers for secession, post-Independence....so they never had any faith in Nigeria to begin with! Their struggle in the late 90s and 2000s were a continuation, monopolizing security gaps to negotiate a settlement for their cause.

Bokoharam cannot justify its agenda for righteousness under the Islamic flag. It is impossible! Even the King of Saudi Arabia, who the Islamic world recognize as custodian of Islamic Faith will never dare come out to wage a war of righteousness. Never! Islam is about uprightness, and not righteousness. I'm an Islamic Scholar, I know! Bokoharam is guilty of the same atrocity that Usman dan Fodio is accused of - terrorism and banditry. Bokoharam's rejection of Nigeria is the voice of the Northern spirit. They believe in the supremacy of Islam...and that a Muslim must be the head in any joint-ownership. If a Muslim is subordinate to another faith it is viewed as shirkh...an abomination, a taboo! This explains why Sultan is head in any socio-cultural organization he is a member of. Since our return to democracy North has lost out many of the advantages installed by successive military regimes. Sultan was never head of traditional rulers in Nigeria...military made it so. There was never a Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs....military created it and put Sultan as head of muslims all over Nigeria. They so much believe in this principle of Islamic supremacy that it is also instituted into political appointments as well military hierarchy. Democracy is a liability for North and is why I have forecasted that military will take over again before or shortly after Buhari, but they will not stay long before they hand over power for succession by another Northern politician. It happened multiple times before and heaven did not fall...patapata international media and leaders will shout foul...but will soon keep quiet and mind their own business....petro-dollar talks, bullshyte works!

Yoruba has not yet lost faith in Nigeria. This is what frustrates many of us. The reason we are holding on to Nigeria is because we stand to loose the most, were Nigeria to break up abruptly. Nigeria has no leadership discipline, therefore its break up will be just as undisciplined or worse. Have you ever seen a building on fire and everyone is scampering to get out? In the panic some people grab their pillow...but left their child inside. It was not intended...it is an undisciplined moment...a moment of combination of disorder and rush! Few people run out before they realize they are naked. One person grabbed shoes, of opposite foot and kind. It is not them...the fire sacked everyone as they were! An abrupt and dysfunctional break up of Nigeria will be worse because many people will rush banks and stores and crime will prevail. Criminals will fill in the leadership gap and they become the ones issuing orders. Did you not see Sierra Leone, did you not see Liberia, did you not see Congo? Yoruba cannot afford that! We need a structured and ordered break down and break out of Nigeria. This is why we hesitate.....we have the most to loose, other ethnicities have nothing to loose. This is the difference!

However, there is consensus that we need to insulate our people and land from the general madness...this is why Amotekun had such a complete acceptance and rejoice throughout Yorubaland. Amotekun is the insulation. Behind it will come many other building-block programs. If we cannot get Nigeria to behave, we can insulate ourselves against its madness. If it fails to respect the insulation, then we will already have a force and we will pre-empt the assault.

I will talk more and next segment will focus on Amotekun precisely.

God bless!

you're correct, but I strongly beleive that southwest has nothing to lose in the case that Nigeria breaks apart.

MetaPhysical:

My brother, God bless you!

Are you aware a Senator got flogged in Germany for wearing that coat of arms?

Long live Amotekun!

funny, but its not far from the truth that many and almost everybody is unhappy with the current state of the nation

Conner44:
Amotekun

Dead ... dusted ... buried

I hope you will be able to repeat this statement in a month time?

MetaPhysical:
I like FrLucas input a lot. My own input will come but Uncle, I beg you remove that Nigerian Coat of Arms so I can concentrate.

*picture changed* Now, let's have your input.

FrLukas:
UncleAyo you have made some excellent points, but let me point out that points 3i and 3ii are not feasible considering the current state of the nation.

3i flies against the constitutional provision allowing Nigerians freedom of movement across Nigeria.

3ii will counter the federal government's own efforts to register all Nigerians.

What happens to Yoruba people living overseas who come home for holidays? Will they be harassed if they don't have an ID Card?

3i and 3ii can only be achieved if Yorubas had an independent nation of their own.

I particularly like that you suggested that members of the outfit should be apolitical and shouldn't serve as body guards to anybody, even elected officials like the governor or private citizens like the royal fathers.

If I may add that the outfit should be placed directly under the jurisdiction and authority of the judiciary I stead of executive.

This way, they won't be influences by the governors.

Budgetary allocations for them will be determined by the legislative.

Policy execution for their continued growth and training will be done by the executive

While the judiciary will directly control their activities.

I think I trust the judges better than the governors.

The three arms should be made to take part in the sustenance and maintenance of this outfit.

Then I think the DAWN Commission should make WNSN bigger and more techno savvy. They should be charged with operating the drones and be charged with gatheirng intelligence, keeping intelligence and distribution of such intelligence to the appropriate quarters especially to Amotekun on the field, on a need-to-know basis.

I also think it will be nice for them to be directly under the control of the judiciary

Sammy07:
I disagree with these...
Reasons.
Non southwest residents
We ain't a nation

It's good you air your opinion ... but what are your suggestion for the improvement of the Amotekun security outfit

Àmòtékùn: Open Letter to SouthWest Governors, Attorney Generals & Lawmakers



Dear Governors, Attorney Generals and Lawmakers of the Yoruba nation, here is my utmost contribution and percieved insight to laws that should guide the: A. Amotekun corps memers, B. The establishments, C. Security database and residential registration and the use of D. Ammunition.

I hope the following provide some insights to the Amotekun Law making:


A. Amotekun Corp members:

i.  Shall not partake in any political activity - before, during or after election - whether when on uniform or out of uniform.

ii.  Shall not serve as private guard or escort to politician, and or any individual of affluence or name.

iii.  Shall not estort money by any mean from people. They should not be involve in any activity that's related to cash payment or reception.


B.  Establishments: there shall be the following establishments

i.  Establishment of special training centers for initiation, orientation, training and for constant re-training of Amotekun corps members. Creation of training manual and exams to ensure proper understanding of international community policing ethics and the understanding of Nigeria constitution and respect for human rights.

ii.  Establishiment of reporting units (and release of phone numbers) for swift action against illegal activities and for reportage of non law abiding Amotekun corps.

iii.  Establishment of swift action and reporting centers (with release of phone number just like 911) for people to instantly make reports of suspicous activities, movement and sightings of likely terrorist and bandit.

iv.  Establishment of collation center for instant reportage by family of kidnap victims about events (surrounding) and information about location of where the kidnapping was done.

v. Establishment of well developed and technologically equipped (world class) intelligence gathering unit for first hand information about bandits activity, and movement monitoring. Knowlegde is power!

vi.  Training on use of drones (mounted with cameras) and satelite technology (using satelite arial pictures) to monitor and discover hideout and movements of terrorist in the southwest forest. The world is more than ever developed, therefor, the Amotekun corps need not to use brute force and risk their live unnecessary at fighting terror but technology-wise and intelligence gardering.


3.  Security Databases and Southwest Residential registration:

i.  Registration of people base on state of residence in the each state of south west and also the collection of free permit at the enterance of every southwest state to prevent illegal immigration to the south western state.

ii.  Every resident of south west should (be issued and) carry south west residential I.D card and or any other means of identification (everywhere they go) to ensure better security of life.

iii.  Proper registration and licencing of all Okada riders and all herdsmen working in the south western states.... Both the locals (westborns) herdsmen and immigrant herdsmen to the south west states must have government issued occupational ID card in conjuction with their southwest residential ID card (if they are also a southwest resident).

iv.  Access to local databases should be given to specially trained Amotekun corps while a kind of limited access to residential's database should be given to all Amotekun Corps in general.

4.  Ammunition:
i.  Gun is very important as it is illogical to create a stick carrying Security corps and expect them to provide protection against terrorist and bandits with sophisticated weapons. However, proper orientation trainings should be conducted for the corps on use of firearms. Allocation of and movement guns should be properly regulated and strong law should be in place to curb improper use and distribution of guns by the Amotekun corps.

Thanks.


I am Samuel (Samleen) and I write from Ibadan


Dear Nairalanders from the South west, please add your own contributions to the "Amotekun Law Making" as a comment