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Overhauling the system is overdue

ProfThe four cardinal stands that are expected to regulate and control human affairs to achieve peace for the society and tranquility of the mind for the people are today, the most disrespected institutions that eventually neglect this roles and responsibilities making human dynamic on the issue of social orderliness to be badly influenced into rot.
The institution of culture headed and managed by traditional rulers is fraught with fraudulent acts throwing the society into a state of panic due to social menace. The headship of traditional institutions fails to role model ideals of ethics to the detriment of giving the youth the right way to live. The educational institution is characterized by sharp practices such as the input of the leadership of the institutions our children attend to the poor or wrong perspectives about how to make it in life.
The dignity of labor is wrongly abused when individuals are chanced to begin professions. Examination misconduct is cultural at every cadre of our educational institutions while teachers and lecturers no longer perform the role of good parenting. Moral decadence has overtaken the fabric of the beauty and glory expected of an educated person. The goal of the Town and Gown has equally already been buried in the rot of this part of the world.
Religious institutions no more prepare adherents to have the grace of divine immunity while these institutions no longer feel concerned about the need for a safe and secure environment not to talk of the need for salvation.
In the present circumstance, the 10 commandments of Moses and the summarized two pillars of surviving life and heaven as professed by Jesus Christ are already disabled to have no alignment with the five pillars of Islam which have equally been trivialized into a mere object of rhetoric. Humanity, therefore, becomes vulnerable in an institution of indiscipline, moral decadence, and corruption.  This situation is making our leaders drift into the arena of politics, Ministries, Departments, Agencies, and Government under which there would have been the promotion of poverty, hunger, and diseases kleptocracy and Timocracy, making nonsense of the toil of civil servants, entrepreneurs, and petty traders. The common feature of the cankerworm that negatively affects the four institutions, culture, education, religion, and politics is our inability to appreciate the almighty Allah, who made us believe that there is no compulsion in religion and that no religion teaches evil except when we lack the understanding fo the scripture and we fail to esoterically go deep down to the sea bed of God and godliness in our religious worship, hence we make religion to serve only at the Karl Marx level of religious definitions opium for mankind.
 Contrary to this, religion is beyond the opium that demands our thoroughness in teaching and learning methodology of religion to the comprehension level through internalization of the scripture for ease of application to suit real-life situations. Moses, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Prophet Mohammad followed the good footsteps of Abraham on the concept of the belief, faith, closeness to God, and love at a sustainable level. This is why the Holy Quran declared in 2: 62, ''Those who believe in the Holy Quran and those who follow the Jewish scriptures and the Christians and the Serbians,- any who believe in Allah(God) and the last day and work righteousness, shall have their reward with tier lord, on them shall be no fear nor shall they grieve.''
Let us appreciate the non-discriminative disposition of God towards each denomination or religion and the emphasis on walking the talk of the specific scriptures of each religion. One would find out that the quintessential point of minimum energy level, that is peace, harmony, and unity of purpose should preoccupy the minds of every worshipper to be able to achieve peace and sustainable development for the community, society, and nation to be achieved through cooperative attitude and togetherness in service. Suffice it now to say that we need to use SWOT analysis to overhaul the present existing arrangement, structure, and architecture of all our systems and sub-systems for us to have an easy way into the expected socio-divine realm that would be value-laden through the culture of organizational and professional ethics, self-esteem and ethical practices which happen to be the focus of all laws- from Moses, Jesus Christ, Prophet Mohammad because without the rule of law, a  fraud-free society with institutional discipline cannot exist.  Mathew 5: 19 refers: ''If a person should obey  any command and teaches  others  not to obey that command then  that person will be the least important in the kingdom of heaven.''
Quran 6: 163 states  ''Truly  my prayer and my service of sacrifice, my  life and death are all for Allah, the Cherisher of the world, no partners hath He: This I am commanded, and I am the first of those who submit  to His will(through the scripture).''
Let us emulate these three pillars of life-Moses, Jesus Christ and Prophet Mohammad; if truly we are their followers, in using the learned lessons from the scriptures to promote social order, restore natural justice and re-establish institutional discipline and zero tolerance to corruption for poverty to be replaced by prosperity and insecurity to being replaced with equity and development, you can, we can and we must, to have a bequeathable legacy for our children.

Prof. Sabitu Olagoke

Founder, Spiritual Head and Grand Imam Shafaudeen-in-Islam Worldwide,Wakajaiye, Ibadan, Nigeria

 

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Nigerian Nationalist- Herbert Macaulay

Herbert Samuel Heelas Macaulay was born on 14 November 1864  in Lagos to Thomas Babington Macaulay, the founder of Lagos Grammar School and Abigail, a daughter of Samuel Ajai Crowther.
At the age of five, Young Herbert was enrolled at ST. paul's Breadfruit School, Lagos.
For a while, he worked as a clerk at the Public Works Department(PWD) and during this period, he developed an interest in building, drawing, and town planning.
In 1890, at the age of 26, he won a government scholarship to study in the United Kingdom, and in 1893, Herbert returned to Nigeria as a qualified Surveyor. His interests included music and reading.
At the beginning of his career, he was appointed Surveyor of Lagos and he played a crucial role in the re-planning of several buildings in Lagos, including the Anglican Christ Church Cathedral.
Interestingly, he was the first Nigerian to buy and use a car.
As a result of his brave and fearless nature, he was popularly called ''Ejongboro'' ''The snake in the street''
Herbert Macaulay founded Nigeria's first political party, the Nigerian National Democratic Party(NNDP) in 1923.
In 1944, the National Convention of Nigerian Citizens(N.CN.C) came into being and Herbert Macaulay was elected its first President, while DR. Nnamdi Azikiwe was elected the party's first General Secretary.

In 1946, the NCNC led by Herbert Macaulay embarked on a nationwide tour, to educate Nigerians on the reasons why it opposed the Richards constitution. In the course of the tour, he took ill at Kaduna and had to return to Lagos. He passed on the same year at the age of 81.
Hebert Macaulay, in his time, was known as a great fighter and was in fact Nigeria's first politician.

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Perilous Times and Transgressions

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Unidentified armed men have sent defenseless and helpless Nigerians to their graves in Gora Dan area of Zango Kataf Local Government Area of  Southern Kaduna, Kaduna State.

This is even though security operatives deployed to protect lives and property were in and around the scene of the incident. This is trailed by Nigerians, who protested in a number of cities over the unabating insecurity in the land among other disturbing challenges impeding good governance.

These of Nigerians were subjected to inhuman treatment by the law enforcement agents and clamped in cells. 

This and more are the present lot of Nigerians, who must be consoled by Psalm 103: 12-12'' as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.''

 

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Coronavirus-Govt. Ought to Guarantee the Safety of Before ....-AWC

The Federal and State Governments have been called upon to ensure that higher institutions in Nigeria comply with the guidelines of the coronavirus pandemic before students and lecturers are directed to return to their various campuses.

This call was made by the All Workers Convergence(AWC)through its National Coordinator, Comrade Andrew Eemlieze.

''If the Federal and State Governments are serious about reopening higher institutions in Nigeria, the two tiers of government should ensure that all the guidelines that would ensure the safety of students and lecturers are in place before directing them to return to their various campuses. However, Nigerians are yet to see the tangible financial implications and facilities put in place in the higher institutions this present time '', Comrade Emelieze stated.

 

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The Reign of Criminality and Impunity in Ibadan Communities

The relevant law enforcement agencies are well aware of the reign of crime and criminality at Molusi, Solanke, Oyegbami, Olorunsogo, Molete, Oshodi, Aluko, Scout camp, Felele and several other communities in Ibadan, Oyo state.

But probably due to the involvement of some of the law enforcement agents with the cultists who perpetrate heinous and grievous crimes, little or nothing has been done to reverse the worrisome situation. This is even as there as several unreported heart rendering cases.

 Since the law enforcement agencies have the responsibility to ensure the safety of lives and property, the unending reign of terror by these cultists, who openly threaten to kill those who question their activities leaves much to be desired-  a point of reference is one '  Samba', a barber, whose barbing shop is among the block of shops located in front of a building at the Aluko/Barracks, Felele/Scout camp/Oshodi Street junction. He openly threatens to kill people while at the same time boasting of his connection with some officers and rank and file of the Police.

Indeed, owners of beer parlors, Ogogoro joints, hotels, and a sizable number of shops in these communities are ready accomplices of these cultists in these communities.

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Ed-El Kabir- Justify Festivals by been God fearing and Morally disciplined -Prof Olagoke

ProfMuslim faithful have been called upon to justify the celebration of festivals by having the fear of God and been morally disciplined.

This call was made by the Founder, Spiritual Head, and Grand Imam of Shafaudeen-in-Islam Worldwide, Prof. Sabitu Olagoke in his Ed-El Kabir message titled; COVID 19 PANDEMIC EFFECT AND HUMANITY CHALLENGE ON THE FEAR OF GOD.

''Let us justify all festivals we celebrate  in the name  of God through moral discipline, fear of God to enhance and promote fraud-free society  full of harmony, security, and prosperity.''

''Let sus cleanse the houses of God of dirt and profanity to assume its rightful status of sacredness. Equally, let us make sacrosanct   Scripture Compliance with fear of God to win divine intervention of Allah(God) and secure His favor to render impotent and inactive COVID 19  virus and  stop its spread to zero-sum'', Prof. Olagoke stated.

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It is very imperative for people to imbibe good and noble intentions that would serve as guides for their daily activities.

Individuals should develop the habit of wishing others well by their utterances and actions.

Aspects of goodwill include a sense of duty, altruism, and selflessness.

Actions must be premised on the need for the benefit of the larger society.

Political officeholders and politicians with goodwill should endeavor to fulfill electoral promises since their foray into politics is not to amass wealth, but for service to the people

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The Way Lawmakers were Elected Has Negatively Affected Lawmaking in Nigeria-Prof. Olagoke

ProfNigerians have are of the consensus that the legislature at both the Federal and State levels have done very little to address the country's challenges that revolve on peace, order, and good governance. In this interview the Founder, Spiritual Head and Grand Imam of Shafaudeen-in-Islam worldwide, Prof. Sabitu Olagoke opines that it would be difficult for the present crop of lawmakers at the Federal and State levels to make laws that would ensure, peace, order, and good governance due to the circumstances surrounding their elections into the legislature. Excerpts :

In what areas do you think members of the Legislative arm of government in Nigeria can make laws to ensure peace, order, and good governance?

The shift from premiership or the parliamentary system of government to the present colossal waste form of the presidential system has been found to be an eternal error for Nigeria. 

During the parliamentary system, the regional government was favored, making each region to develop at their own pace, based on the wealth of resources on the ground.

For the west, the areas of commerce, communication, transportation, mining, agriculture among others led to the birth of radio and television, which was the first in Africa. This equally beamed their searchlight on other areas of development to the benefit of the welfare of the people including their environment.

The presidential system on the other hand only succeeded in impoverishing the people and retarding development leading to a series of challenges and problems. The replication of the achievement in the west enriched the North at the expense of other areas to the threat level of the unity of the nation, under the cover of federal character that favored only the acclaimed states or regions.

During the parliamentary system, wisdom and experience were crucial factors that determined those who were elected, unlike in the present circumstance wherein only the money bags have their way.

Assistance for the rich only goes to the elite class who earn their pay for the services rendered to the politicians in power.

Educational and professional institutions are made to languish under the whims and caprices of the moneybag politicians who dictate the tune.

The religious sector under the presidential system is managed through divide and rule tactics to segregate the religious leaders, wherein most of them are been used as megaphone propagandists to deceptively make it look as if God is supporting the oppressive and wasteful rulership approach of the politicians in power.

To the saints, who are very few in number, the whole scenario implies impunity in the houses of God, contrary to the sacredness essence of the houses of worship.

Spiritism drives the engine of political vehicles affecting our system of integrity, objectivity in policymaking, and implementation! Since the presidential system in vogue, anti-societal clauses and phrases have continuously emerged in the form of budget padding, making the implementation to be fraught with fraud.   Institutional indiscipline simultaneously cropped up with various allegations and accusations against political office seekers. This has manifested in the various cases of perjury and forgery of certificates just to be able to get the juicy positions of power, not for service but to make money.

There are also several cases of members of the National Assembly involvement in corruption scandals through contract awards and constituency projects scams that are being reported by the media. Is it not an irony of life that most projects meant to emancipate the masses are always hijacked by the political class that is inside or outside government, most especially the members of the National and State Huse of Assembly as bait to parley with the Executive on issues of jeopardized public interest. Examples are the 774,000 jobs that are expected to be executed through the Local Governments and the National Directorate of Employment(NDE). It is a source of concern that the National Assembly shall have a share of these jobs, including the fact that a former Lagos state governor, his daughter, and a caretaker chairman of the NURTW are to manage the Lgoas state share of the jobs. Secondly, the Niger Delta Development Commission(NDDC)corruption probe equally indicts several legislators who are expected to concentrate on their constituency projects and their oversight functions. Unfortunately, most of the projects as contracts from the NDDC and as oversight functions are seen to overlap in the presentation! With all these antecedents of bad records for many of the legislators,  one cannot but become skeptical about the possibility of having lawmakers that would be patriotic enough to sacrifice his or her time, body and wealth to the level of thinking for Nigeria and the people through whose mandate they are able to get to the positions of power.

Thoughts of domesticating some international human rights issues, most especially in the areas of women's human rights, always send jitters down one's spine, whenever one remembers how it was first rejected, then ridiculed. The bill to be passed had issues due to the issue of bribery which was not forthcoming. One can easily infer therefore that making laws to ensure peace, order and good governance would continue to prove difficult, considering the way and manner the lawmakers got elected through several group interests, political parties will always seek to have the majority in the House not to be able to serve the masses who gave them the mandate, but to be able to satisfy possible evil romance with the Executive that must have had some clandestine meeting of the oath of allegiance for the parties to remain in power and to be able to resist a possible outcry from the public or opposition parties for the removal of their colleagues. A downward review of the salaries and allowances of the legislators is long overdue. The nation, therefore, needs to develop a  feedback mechanism that would be measurable to assess and evaluate the impact been made by the policies formulated and implemented. The people's voice on the actions and inactions of political office holders must be used the pulse of the nation on the quality of the laws made and passed by the lawmakers using the parameters of peace, good governance, and sustainable development to justify people's voting participation and the salary been earned by the political officeholders. A paradigm shift from the business as usual approach to that of sacrifice and service in office is not only desired from the executive but from the lawmakers as well. 

 

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Insecurity in Nigeria

President Muhammad Buhari is reluctant to send the Service Chief packing, despite the fact that insecurity in Nigeria has got to un unbearable level. Read this-Insecurity underpins property rights in Lagos – no matter what class you are-click here-https://bit.ly/3157BmF