WHEN GOOD GOVERNANCE COUNTERS PROPAGANDA- Bature Sani Malumfashi

If you want to have a reality check on the veracity of widespread reports of the Shema administration’s under-performance in Katsina State, look no further than the list of some of the on-going projects undertaken by Governor Masari in fulfillment of his campaign pledges: settlement of pension and gratuity, rehabilitation and expansion of the three referral hospitals, rehabilitation and expansion of primary and secondary schools, rehabilitation of all the 15 basic apprentice training centres (batc), revival of the three moribund farm training centres and rehabilitation of the water works.







One appalling fact emerging from this list of work in progress in Katsina State is the prolonged neglect of critical development institutions of government to the pitiful point of dilapidation, decay and ultimately denial of their benefits to the masses. Revival, rehabilitation and expansion projects such as these were top priorities pledged during the electioneering campaigns by Governor Masari because the immediate past administration in the state chose to embark on new self-promoting grandiose projects of lesser relevance to the pressing development needs of the people of the state. This is a callous betrayal of the trust reposed in leaders by their people whose interest should always be uppermost in their hearts.

Once he was sitting pretty on the coveted seat of governor, Shehu Shema got so carried away by the paraphernalia of ostentatious governance that he paid little or no attention to the principle of continuity that is crucial for progressive development and good governance as well as meeting the ever-increasing needs of the people. No wonder existing institutions and infrastructure were left to decay and collapse and many meaningful policies and projects of previous administrations abandoned during his era.

In a radical, selfless and progressive departure from such governance, Governor Aminu Masari as a seasoned and versatile public servant and political leader is commited to pursuing many innovative policies and programmes of his own. He has also accorded commensurate attention to reversing the neglect of important state institutions and infrastructure put in place by previous administrations.

Among ongoing projects to ensure continuity of government and maximise the benefits from existing institutions and infrastructure include the rehabilitation and expansion of 15 primary and secondary schools each in Katsina, Daura and Funtua senatorial zones. It is expected that by the end of 2016, 40% of primary and secondary schools would have been fully rehabilitated, thereby expanding the frontiers of foundation education in the state.

The Masari administration is also rehabilitating water works in Ajiwa, Funtua, Dutsinma and Malumfashi in addition to rehabilitation and expansion of the three referral hospitals in Katsina, Daura and Funtua towns respectively and has embarked on massive purchase and distribution of drugs to health facilities in the state. All 15 basic apprentice training centres (BATC) in the state are undergoing rehabilitation while the three moribund farm training centres in the state are being revived.

At another level, the Masari administration has set a record in budgeting for education in the history of Katsina State with a hefty N22 billion or 20% of this year’s N111.2 billion budget going to the education sector. It has also picked up the piles of pensioners outstanding pension and gratuity payments amounting to N11.1billion at state and local government levels whereby so far, over 1400 pensioners have received their entitlements. Governor Masari is also taking bold measures towards checkmating the activities of criminals, notably cattle rustlers while commencing unprecedented clearance of refuse in all the urban areas of the state.

Purposeful leadership anchored on people-oriented good governance principles will always outshine the dimming details of a faded past that no sane Katsina State indigene wants to remember.

–Malumfashi sent in from Katsina.



Source : Leadership Newspaper

#PreventLassa: LETS KICK LASSA FEVER OUT

Lassa fever is a haemorrhagic disease that has spread across West Africa and should not be taken lightly Nigeria.

The Lassa virus is said to be contacted through direct contact with the urine, blood, faeces and other body fluids of rodents and infected persons.

Visible symptoms includes; headaches, fever, general body fatigue, nausea, vomiting muscle and chest pain, bleeding form the nose, vagina or gastrointestinal tract,  coma on severe cases, and all others.

There is currently no vaccine that protects against Lassa fever but the anti-viral drug named Ribarivin is said to be effective on the disease at an early stage in the course of clinical illness. Hence, prevention seems to be the best bet.

The #PreventLassa Campaign and competition is brought to you by Leadershiponline and Wemy industry in a bid to reduce the spread of Lassa fever through promoting hygiene and healthy living.


source: Leadership Newspaper

ATTEMPT TO INDICT ME IN ARMS SCAM.....A JOKE - OKONJO-IWEALA

Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

A former Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has described as a joke attempt by Lagos lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana, to link her to the raging $2.1 billion arms scandal.

A statement issued by her media adviser, Paul Nwabuikwu, said the ex-minister “has absolutely nothing to do with the alleged misuse of $2.1billion by the office of the former National Security Adviser.”

The statement said, “Falana and his sponsors are simply trying to invent a connection where there is none.”

Okonjo-Iweala she sought and received the approval of former President Goodluck Jonathan for the release of part of the returned Abacha funds to the ex- NSA, Sambo Dasuki, for purchase of arms which is totally separate from the $2.1 billion.”

She added: “Some of the funds recovery was done under the regime of Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar and the first term of President Olusegun Obasanjo when Dr. Okonjo-Iweala was not even in government.”

During her time as Finance minister in the Obasanjo administration, Okonjo-Iweala said $500million was recovered by the government.

“As documented by the field study conducted by the World Bank with the assistance of national and international NGOs, this amount was properly applied. Falana’s insistence on the contrary shows how despicable he is and how he is ready to ignore facts and concoct a fiction in the service of his sponsors,” the ex-minister stated.

Source: The Nation

LE MEMOIR 2: NAPSS UNILORIN 2015/2016 FRESHERS' ORIENTATION

MEMORY LANE
On 18th of December 2015, The National Association Of Physical Science Students (NAPSS) under the able leadership of Comrade Raji ( FASHOLA) held  a memorable,glorious and unique orientation program for fresh students of the faculty. The event was graced by Principal officers of the faculty, Student leaders, various associations , pressmen and students both fresher's and stalites.
See photos below.....

Mc of the day: mc peperenpe

President welcome address by Comr. Raji

Prof. Adeleke addressing the audience

Dr. Garuba delivering his speech

Audience

Audience

Dignitaries

Comr. Alao Idris, UNILORIN SU PRESIDENT

Musician: BTG....doing his thing

Comedians: D professor and mc talented

A representative of Eagles Foundation for Humanity

A representative from JCI UNILORIN

NOW "in my kitchen" WITH ABIMBOLA OMOLADE IX

ERO "mushroom" STEW WITH CAULIFLOWER




Have you guys had mushrooms with cauliflower yet? There's a way i usually make it at home and it's really Yummy! Mushrooms don't get as much attention as they should here in the country. Even though they are more of a fungus rather that a vegetable, the edible ones are often very nutritious and tasty. "Ero" means mushroom in igbo and we've got lots of it here in Nigeria.
 

Ingredients::: 

• 1 cup Beef stock

• 300g Mushrooms “Ero”- i used oyster mushroom

• 4 plum Tomatoes

• 1 tsp. curry powder

• 2 Seasoning cubes

• 1 Onion

• ½ small Cauliflower

• 2 Medium size yellow bell pepper

• A handful Scent leaf

• 3 fresh Bay leaf

• Salt to taste

Directions::: 

Step 1: Chop the Tomato , Yellow pepper, cauliflower and onion into large chunks – set aside . Wash and slice the scent leaf and bay leaf also. Set this aside.

Step 2: Pour the beef stock in a medium sized pot, Add the crushed seasoning, curry powder, salt to taste and a little chopped onion. Turn on the burner and cook for about 10 minutes. Add the washed mushrooms and cook for 10 minutes more. 

Step 3: Add the chopped tomato, bay leaf, yellow pepper, cauliflower and onion into the pot and leave to simmer for 5 more minutes. Turn off the burner and serve with rice or yam. 

DEBOLA-LAGOS SPEAKS FOR #BBOG FAMILIES

This past week, President Buhari met with families of young girls kidnapped from Chibok and #BringBackOurGirls activists. Over the last few days, there have been various tweets accusing the families of “overreacting”, “being dramatic” and telling them to “calm down”.
Adebola Williams, Co-Founder of Red Media has spoken up and passionately responded to these comments.

1) I see people asking the #Chibokparents to calm down. Accusing them of melodrama. Have you ever lost a child to kidnappers? #BBOG

— Adebola Williams (@DebolaLagos)January 16, 2016

2) Do you know what it’s is to grief without closure? Especially for a group not very educated & who already feel powerless. #BBOG #Chibok

— Adebola Williams (@DebolaLagos)January 16, 2016

3) All they have is to show their pain, dramatic as you call it! When you loose your son or daughter, let’s review this convo #BBOG #Chibok

— Adebola Williams (@DebolaLagos)January 16, 2016

4) The agony as you sit by the window sill, waiting or parking outside the school gate hoping he will come out with friends #BBOG #Chibok

— Adebola Williams (@DebolaLagos)January 16, 2016

5) Walking the route where you usually go by, maybe she will be on the sidewalk. Then come back and have this conversation. #BBOG #Chibok

— Adebola Williams (@DebolaLagos)January 16, 2016

6)Do you remember Madeleine McCANN? Lost in 2007? Her parents are still on a search 8years on! #BBOG#Chibok pic.twitter.com/ke1uMWeRIi

— Adebola Williams (@DebolaLagos)January 16, 2016

7) In a country not as sophisticated as the west, these guys have no where to go but the FG. They avnt come to you. #Chibok #BBOG

— Adebola Williams (@DebolaLagos)January 16, 2016

8)FG will & must continue to engage, give clarity, show responsibility &urgency on this. Care is a strong point of Leadership #Chibok #BBOG

— Adebola Williams (@DebolaLagos)January 16, 2016

9) You accused #BBOG of being a tool against the last leadership, now you also ask them to shut up. What do you want?!#Chibok

— Adebola Williams (@DebolaLagos)January 16, 2016

10)#ChibokGirls remain a symbol not just for the many lost & found but a testament of a society with empathy & active citizenship #BBOG

— Adebola Williams (@DebolaLagos)January 16, 2016

11) #BBOG #Chibok remain the longest, relentless activism for a people’s cause I have ever witnessed in Nigeria. We OWE this support!

— Adebola Williams (@DebolaLagos)January 16, 2016

12) even #OccupyNigeria went home to EAT after 5 days and of course the lands were taken over before we got back!#BBOG #Chibok

— Adebola Williams (@DebolaLagos)January 16, 2016

13) Come rain; come shine. Police harassment or intimidation. This one stood #BBOG #Chibok.#OfficeOfTheCitizenpic.twitter.com/YB6oYLAZYE

— Adebola Williams (@DebolaLagos)January 16, 2016

@afolabitunde 15) In the middle of such intense grief, there surely would be excesses we correct & stay on cause #BBOG #Chibok

— Adebola Williams (@DebolaLagos)January 16, 2016

16) “Omo eni ku, o san ju omo eni so nu lo”. We need closure on the girls and that should be everyone’s focus! #BBOG#Chibok

— Adebola Williams (@DebolaLagos)January 16, 2016

17)The lone voices who v taken on this thankless job close to their hearts. Crowns await you with God! #BBOG#Chibok pic.twitter.com/PAh4Q4wNqi

— Adebola Williams (@DebolaLagos)January 16, 2016

18) I struggle to get over it. How dare you tell me how to grieve? How #Selfish How#SelfAbsorb How #Cold! May God forgiveYOU! #BBOG #Chibok

— Adebola Williams (@DebolaLagos)January 16, 2016

JCI UNILORIN COMPLIMENTS KWASG

     




     
In attempt to contribute to one’s immediate environment positively ,  the Junior Chambers International (JCI), Unilorin Chapter on Friday, 11th December, 2015 embarked on a journey to Kwara State School for Special Needs, Oyun – kwara, for the purpose of creating impact in the  lives of the less privilege.
The programme tagged “OPERATION HOPE” was aimed at giving hopes and encouraging the physically and mentally challenged people in our society.
After realizing  that the school, despite her heavy funding  by the state government still have a lot of needs on her list, JCI UNILORIN provides beading materials worth of N80,000 and repairing of the School’s Pavilion.
The president, JCI UNILORIN, Mr. Adeniran Calvin Adeyemi  mentioned that there is need for the general populace to help solve the problem facing these special people. He further commends the effort of the kwara State Government on the provision made available to the facility and urges corporate bodies and individuals to always compliment government in this project as well as influencing positively their immediate environment .

Classes

UNILORIN SU President and Vice

Audience at the Bead-making session

The instructor

Mr. Calvin showing the students work to the UNILORIN SU executives

Presidents at work

UNILORIN JAYCEES

Students and UNILORIN jaycees

The principal, Mrs. Aroyehun

Mr Calvin, doing the act