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Survival of Businesses-Government should create an enabling environment-NECA/MAN DGs

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The Nigeria Employers' Consultative Association (NECA) has appealed to the federal and state governments to create an enabling environment for Nigerian-owned businesses to thrive and survive. This appeal was made by the Director General of NECA, Mr. Adewale Smart Oyerinde on Wednesday at an interactive session organized by NECA for its members and other stakeholders in Oyo state in Ibadan, Nigeria. ''The federal and state governments should create an enabling environment to allow businesses to thrive and survive. The government must see the organized private sector as an integral part in development issues. "We need regulation to drive our economy. "We are not averse to regulation. 'You can count on us to promote the Oyo state economy to drive investment into the state's economy,'' the NECA DG stated. Similarly, the treasurer of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria(MAN), Mr. Sunday .A, who represented the Director General, also appealed to the ...
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Do not allow your faith to waver

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The waves of adversity and treachery will move us all about, but we must never doubt God's care . We will experience several instances of unfavorable events that endanger our interests. We should be rested assured that the Lord is with us. All we have to do is keep our eyes on Him and trust his promises. Read Matthew 14:22-32
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The Search for Exemplary Leaders in Nigeria Continues

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The present administration in Nigeria insists that it anchors its policies on transparency, integrity and honesty.  Millions of Nigerians argue that this is far from the reality in public offices across the country.   For several years, successive administrations in the country have failed to incorporate the aforementioned into national life.   Rather, activities and actions have been channeled towards stagnancy, retardation and underdevelopment.   At the inauguration of boards and parastatals in Oyo state, on 24 June 1999, the then-Governor of Oyo state, Alhaji Lam Adesina, of blessed memory, stated : ”We take our time in ensuring that men and women of integrity and probity are chosen among innumerably qualified men and women. "We don’t like being proved wrong and this is why we implore you to rise up to the challenge and improve a lot in your workplace.'' ”We are very serious when we promise our people that probity and public accountability will be ...
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The False Insecurity Narrative

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Nigerians have expressed visible worries over the activities of criminals operating in commercial motorcycles, vehicles with tinted glass, vehicles with foreign plate numbers, and vehicles without number plates. They argue that most crimes in different parts of the country are committed through these motorcycles and vehicles and express surprise over the way the criminals beat the scrutiny of law enforcement agents along the road. Innocent citizens who reside in Lagos, Ibadan, Benin City, Port Harcourt, Warri, Onitsha, Aba, Kaduna, Kano, and Abuja, among others, have continued to recount their tales of woe to whoever cared to listen. Sadly, law enforcement agents, saddled with the responsibility of ensuring law and order and the adherence to the road safety rules and regulations, have for long adopted a conspiratorial attitude, mainly because of the benefits that would accrue from aiding and abetting criminals. Nigerians are now of the opinion that the laws of the land are ei...
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Disallow thoughts of inferiority

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Gideon in the Bible never envisaged that the Lord would choose him to lead Israel. A task that required great courage and leadership. Just like Gideon, the Lord has molded dependable leaders and teachers in the church. These were individuals who never thought that they could attain such exalted positions. In our actions, let us disallow thoughts of inferiority to get the better part of us. Our God is able to make us act beyond our comprehensible abilities. Let us pray to God to assist us in doing His will. Read Judges 6:1-16
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Criminality as the culture

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The unabating crime and criminality in the Molusi/Solanke/Oyegbami/Olorunsogo/Oshodi/ Scout Camp/Felele communities, among several others in Ibadan, Oyo state, can be partly attributed to the activities of mechanics, Okada riders, artisans, and petty traders who are non-residents.  Those-in-charge find it very difficult to acknowledge that the above mentioned have for long been categorized as their loyalists, supporters, well wishers and proteges.  In these communities, the criminals take refuge in shops, beer parlors, food canteens, and deserted buildings with the consent of criminally-minded residents and community leaders.   These criminals are brazen and daring as a result of the unwavering support of a number of known, but unnamed enforcement agents.   Interestingly, a number of politically exposed persons have for long acted in condemn able ways in these communities, which are now breeding grounds for young criminals.   Sadly, young people ...
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Be a little good example

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In the worship of the Lord, age is not a  barrier. No individual is too young to influence others to Christ. Your youth will never be an hindrance in devoting time in convincing unbelievers to accept Jesus Christ as their savior. Indeed, the childlike faith of kindergartens are good examples to adults on how to discover the joy of salvation. Remember, a little and good example could translate to a great influence for Christ. Read Timothy 4: 12-16
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Ceaseless Prayers

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 Let us pray ceaselessly for God to open the eyes of those who have political power and have become committed to unjust economic policies and deep social injustices.  Amos 8:4-14 Hear this, O ye that swallow up the needy, even to make the poor of the land to fail, 5 Saying, When will the new moon be gone, that we may sell corn? and the sabbath, that we may set forth wheat, making the ephah small, and the shekel great, and falsifying the balances by deceit? 6 That we may buy the poor for silver, and the needy for a pair of shoes;  yea , and sell the refuse of the wheat? 7 The LORD hath sworn by the excellency of Jacob, Surely I will never forget any of their works. 8 Shall not the land tremble for this, and every one mourn that dwelleth therein? and it shall rise up wholly as a flood; and it shall be cast out and drowned, as  by  the flood of Egypt. 9 And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the Lord GOD, that I will cause the sun to go down at noon, and I wi...
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Lawmakers are very far from Nigerians-Comrade Emelieze

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Lawmakers in both chambers of the National Assembly and the State Houses of Assembly have long ceased to represent the electorate in Nigeria. This assertion was made by the convener of the Federal Workers Forum, Comrade Andrew Emelieze. ''For some years now, the elected representatives of Nigerians in both chambers of the National Assembly and State Houses of Assembly have stopped representing the people. They now represent their self-centered interests. Have they done enough to reverse the economic hardships giving Nigerians sleepless nights?'' ''It has been zero intervention as regards the present economic hardships confronting Nigerians. Are those in the legislature just passing time? What is the relationship between the Executive and the Legislature? The answer is the relationship is symbiotic. This is the major reason why they have enough time for frivolities and non-issues. The lawmakers are very far from their constituents and are not in touch with the pa...
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Education-Gov Makinde has provided an enabling environment for teachers-Oyo NUT Chairman

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  As parents and guardians continue to worry over the disturbing performance of their children and wards in both public and private primary and secondary schools in Oyo state,  in addition to the increasing cases of deviant behavior and illicit drug use, the chairman of the Oyo state council of the Nigeria Union of Teachers(NUT), Comrade Raji Oladimeji opines that the state Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has provided a conducive environment for teachers to thrive in the state. Excerpts: How would you assess the outgoing 2024/2025 academic session in public and private primary and secondary schools in Oyo state? First and foremost, we want to appreciate God for the gift of life. We also want to appreciate  our amiable Governor Engr. Seyi Makinde for providing an enabling environment for all stakeholders to function. I appreciate our teachers also, for their dedication to duty. We started the academic session on a good note, and it is so far so good. The results of the first ...
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