₦airaland Forum

Appswheel:
Hi Vislabraye, I appreciate your comprehension of the article and intelligent questions. The author agrees that Nigerians are going through alot of hardship. Its position is that the protest is not well planned to achieve any meaningful result. As such, More well meaning Nigerians should come together to put together a worthwhile protest. In hindsight, It also offers advise to intending protesters.

Successful protest is a team work. As you put it, how many "well meaning Nigerians" are willing to participate ?
The likes of Pat Utomi, Tunde Bakare, Wole Soyinka will definitely not participate. Or have you heard any of them criticize this government ? I think the protest is open to everyone who's willing to assist with his/her intelligence and any other thing they can support with. At least 2face is playing his part.

Appswheel:
7 WAY TEST FOR 2BABA & FRIENDS PLANNED PROTEST
2Baba, the African Queen Crooner and one of Nigerians most successful artiste has announced a nationwide protest slated for February 6, 2017 tagged #IStandWithNigeria. The march is aimed at calling the attention of President Buhari’s change government to the untold sufferings plaguing the Citizenry. The planned protest is gaining traction with Hip hop artiste Olamide, Burna boy, TerryG and others throwing their weights behind the protest. Harmless and timely as this action seem, few questions needs to be answered before joining the march.

1.IS THERE A BETTER WAY TO PROTEST?
In a press statement released by 2Baba, he headlined the reasons for the protest under the following subjects: Education, Health, Transparency, Cost of Government, Power, Unemployment etc. These are fundamental problems plaguing the Nigerian nation. Would the protest solve these problems? An insightful and honest answer is a resounding “No”. Would the protesters present problem statements and march them with proposed solutions? Will government officials and agencies be called out to give explanations on specific issues; why certain problems exist, persist and not remedied? Is there a plan for a post protest pressure group using Information Technology as its vehicle?

Will 2Baba get artistes to boycott government organized events and influence them to sing meaningful and thoughtful songs reflecting the times and calling on all Nigerians – leaders and followers alike to contribute to the future of our nation by shunning corruption and patronizing made in Nigeria products?

2.IS THIS A WAY TO SURVIVE THE RECESSION?
Rumours have it that the planned rally has the blessings of top politicians of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Party extraction who have parted ways with the Buhari led government. If true, this may just be another ploy for our artiste to survive the economic recession.

With exception to 2Baba, which of Burna Boy, Olamide, TerryG and others have called government attention to the plight of the people through their songs? Will the protest not evolve into a musical show of sort; an avenue for musicians to shake off boredom and depression cast by the biting recession?

3.DO THE ORGANISERS HAVE THE BLESSINGS OF GOVERNOR AMBODE?
By law, Nigerians have the right to organize peaceful protests without obtaining police permit. However, it is advised that they seek and have the consent of the Governor, who is vested with the power to issue licence or permit for holding public meetings, assemblies and processions. Do 2Baba & Friends have the blessings of Governor Ambode and other state governors in states where the protests are scheduled to hold?

4.ARE YOU PREPARED TO DIE FOR WHAT YOU BELIEVE IN?
The Nigerian constitution recognizes the right of Nigerians to hold and stage peaceful protests. We must not be in a hurry to forget the Nigeria Police and authorities’ tact at turning a peaceful protest on its head through pronouncements of civil disobedience, unlawful arrest, trial and detention and killings attributed to accidental discharge. Don’t forget that a hungry Nigerian police is a wounded lion on the prowl. Should a stray bullet come in your direction, are you willing to take it in for patriotism sake?

To cite few examples among thousands; on 13th November 2016, ten people were reportedly killed by the Nigerian Police during clashes with members of the shiite Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), during a religious procession near the northern city of Kano.

“On 22nd November [2016], a coalition of civil society organisations protested to demonstrate their dissatisfaction with the retrospective approval of 100 million Naira (about 300,000 dollars) worth of housing pensions for former Edo State governor Adams Oshiomhole and his deputy Dr. Pius Odubu. Violence occurred when a group of pro-government supporters attacked the demonstration, leading to the injury of 10 protesters” – monitor.civilus.org

5.IS THERE A PROTESTERS REGISTER?
If www.ekocitymagazine.com is to organize a protest against the present government, we would open an online portal for intending protesters to submit their names, qualification, address and their reason(s) for supporting the protest. The register will serve to ensure the safety of all intending protesters and to ensure that only people with good intentions turn out for the event. It will also serve as a trap for thugs who intend to cash on the protest for evil and negative intents.

6.ARE YOU PREPARED TO ENGAGE THUGS?
During the 2012 Oil price hike protest under the Goodluck Jonathan administration, a protester shared his experience at Freedom Park where he was harassed by street urchins; he was saved by the ten thousand Naira notes he had on him. He flung it in the air to distract them and fled when they scrambled to pick the notes. In this biting recession, are you willing to part with your hard earned money and risk being mishandled by thugs and criminals?

Olamide, Burna boy and TerryG who are strong supporters of the protest have a history of attracting thugs to their concerts; the planned protest will not be different. In December 2016, at a concert held at the Eagles Club, Adeniran Ogunsanya Lagos, Olamide’s performance was underlined with broken bottles and flying fists. His presence will no doubt attract ‘street boys’.

7.WHAT ARE YOU CONTRIBUTING TO NIGERIA’S DEVELOPMENT?
Charity begins at home. Before you march bearing placards, chanting songs and pointing accusing fingers, search your conscience and answer these questions, “Do I contribute to a prosperous Nigeria? Do I consciously go out of my way to patronize made in Nigeria goods and services? Do I make a living by being transparent, accountable and hardworking? If you answered Yes to these questions keep up the good and commendable work, otherwise, go and make penance, turn a new leaf and become a “born again” citizen.

A protest of this magnitude and intention will better be staged at Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria. You will agree that the Lagos State government under the leadership of Governor Ambode is delivering the dividends of Democracy. Lagos State is not the best location to stage a protest against a non-performing government given that the action will hamper economic activities.

As concerned Nigerians who are at the receiving end of President Buhari’s ineffectual leadership, we would only support a well-planned protest, one bearing problem statements, proffering realistic and actionable solutions and creates a follow up pressure group employing ICT solutions.

We are not convinced that 2Baba and friends have this level of organization in place.

Did 2Baba and friends pass the 7 Way test? We look forward to reading your comments and thoughts.

Source: http://ekocitymagazine.com/blog/2017/02/02/7-way-test-2baba-friends-planned-protest

So what is the way forward ?
1. Has corruption been dealt with ?
2. Is the country's wealth properly distributed ?
3. How much is a naira to a dollar ?
4. How many projects have been carried out so far with the N6.09tr ?
5. Has there been no violence in our country ?

If you think 2face match does not worth it, what should be the way forward ?

akakurukukaku:
Why una nor protest when una brother GEJ de destroy Nigeria.
The truth is that no sensible Nigerian would take u guys seriously.

Did you people not protest during increase of pump price during Gej's tenure ?

PHILipu1:
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My simple point here is that your clueless drunkard hero put us in all this mess with his team of looters and criminals.
Buhari can not fix Nigeria over night.
It's a process and you should thank God that we have Buhari at a time like this,i hope you see what is happening in Venezuela?
If It was during Buhari era that we were selling crude oil as high as $140 and we could produce more than 2million barrel per day,Buhari would have turn Nigeria to another London.
#Facts

During Obj's era, oil price was not as high as it is now but things weren't this bad. But if oil price doesn't get up to $140 does it mean Buhari can't work

verygudbadguy:
Even though i disagree with President Buhari on some of his economic policies, i would not support former President Goodluck Jonathan for another term.

Goodluck has good heart but too meek for Nigeria. We seriously need strong hands like Buhari's plus good heart like Jonathan's for Nigeria to grow.

I don't see what Buhari has done with his strong hand

Bolustic:
Foolishness is when youths who have never stepped out of Nigeria march for Trump who has never heard of anything IPOB.

Why waste your life because of a dead cause?

To the people who will quote me wrongly, when last did you protest on behalf of the shot IPOB Yoots?

Even though I can't protest in support of Trump, why should people be killed ? People should be free to express themselves.

rukytaiga:
she should have told us the productive things to do with the time now...the country beta nai she travel out with her family...rubbish.

No mind am joor. Some people wey think say dem know too much

sigiyaya:
They will be claiming to love each other as muslims,(Muslim Brotherhood) and have many rich Arab countries, while the likes of Brunei, United Arab Emirates,Oman,Kuwait,Qatar,Saudi Arabia,Bahrain,Malaysia etc are busy wasting money, the likes of Libya, Syria even the Northern part of Nigeria are busy killing each other, dying and running to christian United States and European countries as Refugee and their beloved rich Muslim brothers are busy lavishing money. The amagiri in Borno and kano state are ever ready to kill people when ever they hear that a tattoo of one Muhammad was drew in France or any other place in the world, What a pity....

You can see the paradox . Arabs can spend!! But they don't give aids to their brothers. That's why Trump seems upset. Let these Saudis, tge home of Islamm extendca hand of fellowship to their poor brethrens

Threads like this will only have one page. But once u talk about MMM, Tonto Dike or Linda Ikeji, it will reach 20 pages. Y most people no like education ?

ZUBY77:
Half University graduates in Nigeria and from Nigerian universities are blockheads.
A secondary school level graduate from China is way smarter than them from all angle
They are not entirely to be blamed, the education system has not improved a bit since the Northern military rogues took over Nigeria.
It's has been strike upon strike since then.
They build new schools everyday while abandoning the old ones.

The graduates show certificates that tell people they finished from so so school, what they actually learnt from the school never really mattered to them.

My younger sister, a graduate took my mother's money to do MMM. How she could not see the red flag amazes me still.
This is something an illiterate trader from Onitsha told me he never invested his one naira on, because he simply didn't see how a system that doubles your money without doing anything could last long.

Lolz. You don bring MMM into this discussion. People don dey try forget tge money dem lost.

But there's nothing like having quality education. I also believe that learning relevant technical skills reduces unemployment.

freeze001:
While I sympathise with their unfortunate situation, the ignorance of this poster will not go unaddressed! Who told d individual that any school girl was kidnapped? Has he not understood that it is d politics he and his northern leaders played to show GEJ in bad light? The evil that men have done n still do will continue to live with them.

Don't mind the foolish man

CXLVII:
If Wike makes Heaven, then hell is of no use

@147. So is this what yoh wish a fellow human

DuchessDee:
Abi nah
I no like any of them

U sure say u no dey beef dem ?

emi14:
They are as dormant as Osubanjo. C.A.N should speak up. We need radicals in that leadership. They should be more of pressure group. Apc is determined to Islamise Nigeria. CAN is the mouthpiece of christians. They should act as one.

My brother, that's the thing oh. Even most if our MOGs are not helping matters. The only one who's vocal so far is Oyedepo apart from Suleman. What is wrong if pst. Adeboye openly condemns these killers ? He has the clout. He has the followership. Government can't threaten him. Even if they want to arrest him, they will think 2ce.
He has all these powers at his disposal and he's not using it ? Just imagine if Adeboye had said what Oyedepo said. I think it would have gone a long way. The likes of Bakare and Mbaka can not be trusted. Afterall, didn't Buhari and Osibanjo go to RCCG to receive his blessings ? A RCCG member was killed and we heard his silence.

DuchessDee:
Only their lovers can tell

. Na wetin you fit talk

emi14:
The leadership of CAN is naive currently. Archbishop Anthony Okogie marched one and one with pure dictators of Buhari/Idagbon, Ibrahim Babangida and honorable tyrant like Gen. Sani Abacha. You cannot compare the voices of experienced academic giants like Okogie and John Onaiyekan among other learned catholic leaders to what is happening to bastardised CAN leadership now. The results of two years school of theology is on display.
Some may callect bribes to burst their personal owned enterprise.

I want to believe that Abacha or IBB were not as bigoted as what we have today. But what do you suggest thst this current CAN do ?

KidsNEXTdoor:
Those nurudeens and komorus have sold their soul to their Fulani masters... Even if u conduct another election today... They will still vote for Buhari with an empty stomach

I met one recently .. He told me why things are hard is because there is no more free money... Buhari has stopped all the lope holes
I now asked him... What is Buhari using the money for and which project has he completed...
He said... Em em em.. Buhari is working in London

Isn't that explanation stupid ? I wonder if the guy is a graduate in the 1st place. Won't it be good if every Nigerian gets this same free money ?

TrueSenator:
Keep waiting for his certificate while he R.I.P.......(it means Rest In Peace ohhhhh ) God Bless PMB and I wish him quick recovery and return to work.

Haters please stop wishing anyone bad things

Quick recovery ? I thought he only went for checkup ? So at last you have admitted he us sick

noetic5:
A group of men stole a Toyota Camry from VGC yesterday evening but before they could escape with the vehicle, an alarm was raised by the owner. Unfortunately for the three men, they were apprehended after a long chase after they smashed the car at the VGC exit roundabout. See photos below

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Source: http://www.latestamebonaija.com/2017/01/see-car-thieves-arrested-in-vgc.html

They are lucky. They stole in a civilized area. It would be a different story in Onitsha.

Plus234:
but by 1996 he appear and acted the movie title IKUKU with Osufia and zack orji, he should stop lying to us

He said somin his writeup.

Chicha1:
How possible is it to have a learner's permit and driver's licence? You dey learn but you don already get licence? Na wao

Na wetin i wan talk !!

Be careful of traitors. In fact, dem no fit do anything.

kateskitty:
Ok so my fiancé and I are back together after much argument but I have since seen how what caused our problem was serious and decided to change my ways. However, we now have a new problem.
So I was reading this blog post by some marriage counselor and it was about something like things to do with your spouse before you get married to know just how strong your bond will be. And what caught my attention was about shaving, it said that couples should be comfortable with shaving each other.

So I asked my fiance if he could shave me "down there" and to my greatest surprise he said and I quote "you no get hand"
I always thought that my fiance was the one who loved more between the both of us, but I'm beginning to doubt that.
Now I'm not too bothered about him not wanting to shave me "down below" but he is now begin defensive, asking me why would I ask him to do something that disgusting and if he is a barber.
This got me pissed and we are no longer talking.

So you've gone to tell everyone in NL what we discussed in the ither room . Ok. I have broken up with you.

doctokwus:
This Deji has been a arse hole,but this protest is supported.
PMB,d senate and that useless CBN governor dont go to d market one day only to go the very NEXT MORNING,and find that price of d same item has gone up.
There are some food items that have consistently had their prices going up every 4days,since this year began.

That's why we should hold this government accountable. Some people were even abusing 2face for planning a nationwide protest. Everyone is being affected, whether Yoruba, Igbo or Hausa.

How tall are they ?

3rd pic looks like they're being scolded.

softwerk:
We didn't need a soothsayer to predict these predictions of yours Mr Freeze!

But come to think of you freeze, Na who you don epp?

If your nanny was considering investing in MMM then maybe you are not paying her enough to even dream of a better life for herself!?

MMM maybe Ponzi and unstable as all its participants knew but they changed the lives of many Nigerians!

Please let's see you CHANGE the life of your beloved nanny by selling one of your EXPENSIVE wristwatches to upgrade her life and maybe Nigerians will start taking you serious!

Unapologetic!

What sort of change ? There is positive change and negative ones.

mavelos1o:
my tax monthly is between 45-85k. and my salary is 80k. working every weekend gives me overtime work 55k. tax alone removes my overtime and i work in the engineering department where i must work weekends. so it's technically free work

The tax is too high. Tax is supposed to be 30% of your income after some allowances are removed.

Ifeconwaba:
Sometimes all this job interview, unemployment this and that want to make me regret going to school

Don't regret. It's just a matter of time.

Appswheel:
You are very correct in your views. Most employers reward employees who are intuitive, innovative, creative and entrepreneurial.

[Intuitive - You dont always wait to be told what to do. You take initiative.
Innovative- You suggest ideas of how to increase company profits, improve company products and services.
Creative - Improve on the company existing methods of getting things done.
Entrepreneurial - You take ownership of your job. Work as if its your own business. Take full charge and responsibility.

However, some people do all these and still do not get promoted. This happens in organisation that do not care about their staff or management that favour staff that are grounded in "eyes service". Again, some employees do not let their Manager or management know what they bring to the table, while it is not advised that you blow your own trumpet, employees must find a way to show their Managers and Management what efforts they are making to make the organisation better. Let them see your effort and the impact it has on the company.

Finally, there is politics in every organisation. Open your eyes and learn the robes. Get close to the people that matter in your organisation, the decision makers. If you put this advise to heart, your name will be top of the list of employees for promotion.

In the last organisation I worked with, I got promoted twice within a year. Not minding the recession, when people are being laid off and salaries been slashed.

I invite you to subscribe to my series - The Memoir of a Job Seeker, a monthly publication where I'd be sharing my interview and job experience with you.

Nice points...

LekkiHost:
I keep wondering why most employers do not promote their employees and this came to my mind..The reason why employers do not promote their employee is that most employees do only what they are told to do..they are not willing to do more, think more or even go the extra mile.
They lack initiative and professionalism.some employees are not willing to learn and develop soft skills needed for them to succeed in their career. they do not do things that exceeds the management expectation and most of all they don't think like a manager but like employee......what else do you think could deprive an employee from being promoted?





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While some of the things you say are true, you should also note that many employers have their own issues. For instance we have Indians and Lebanese who exploit their workers. I don't know whether you've been hearing of poor working condition.
Or may be you are a teacher in a private school. You are an engineering graduate looking for a job. You are asked to teach maths, physics, further maths, intro tech and/or chemistry. How can an employee function well.