Payment of N5,000 To Unemployed Nigerian Youths: Matters Arising.

Payment of N5,000 to Unemployed Nigerian Youths: Matters Arising.

Reading a comment credited to the Minister of Youths and Sports (Solomon Dalong), that the federal government has assured, it would commenced payment of N5,000 to unemployed youths. A lot of issues would need to be addressed  such as;

Who is an unemployed youth? How do you find out who is unemployed ? What about those under employed? What’s your definition of unemployment? Which register/database will you use to pay? How do you pay (by cash, meal coupons/tickets, through bank transfer etc). How long will you pay these unemployed youths (1 year, 2 years, 3 years etc) or till the end of this government in 2019?

Moving on: (Agreed you want to pay).

You need database/identification of people to pay. You might consider to accept the following as a means of identification  (drivers licence, international passport, bank accounts with BVN etc). Identification methods with peoples’ finger prints are highly recommended. Alternatively, you might want to start a new registration process, putting the above into considerations.

No Free Lunch: Attach the payment of this N5,000 to a sort of community services. Ask these unemployed youths to do about 3 to 4 hours of monthly community services,  such as planting trees/flowers along the roads, assign them to some ministries, that might need cleaners etc, helping to clear the gutters etc.

Most Western governments are pushing those on unemployment benefits to do one form of job or another. Some must do a minimum of 16 hrs per week, before they are paid their benefits in the UK. This approach will benefit the government, the society and the youths themselves.

C.V.Akuta
UK.
26/11/15.
www.cvakutamedia.com

Revealed: Yorubas Have Obas Outside South West.

Yoruba in North want end to herdsmen-farmers crisis By Njadvara Musa, Maiduguri on November 18, 2015 5:27 am. Vanguard.

THE Yoruba Council of Obas (YCOBs) in the 19 northern states and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, Monday advocated for “an amicable resolution” to the face-off between farmers in the South West sub-region and Fulani cattle herdsmen over water and grazing activities.

Rising from its fifth quarterly meeting in Abuja, the Council implored the Ondo State government to resolve the herdsmen-farmers’ conflict to avoid escalation to the northern parts of the country.

In a communiqué signed by the Council’s acting Chairman who is also the Mai (Oba) of Yoruba in Borno State, Alhaji Hassan Yusuf and Dr. Alani Adeyemi, Oba Yoruba Gombi, made available to newsmen in Maiduguri yesterday, it appealed to the Ondo state governor to use his wealth of experience in resolving the lingering problems between farmers and herdsmen.

“We implore the governor of Ondo State, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, to use his good offices to resolve the ongoing crisis between the Fulani cattle herdsmen and farmers in the state, amicably and quickly to avoid a spill-over effect,” the council said.

It advised non-indigenes living in the southwest and north to abide by the rules and traditions of the areas, urging them to continue to live harmoniously and peacefully with their hosts. The council also commended President Muhammadu Buhari for what it described as his genuine efforts in addressing immediate needs of the country especially the fight against Boko Haram insurgency and other security challenges.

Biafran Agitation & Nigeria’s Injustices Against Igbos.

The author would start from 1970 to list the Nigerian State, well designed injustices against the Igbos. Perhaps why Igbos agitate. Quoting Ribadu, “Where you have injustice, you will have rebellion”.

1.The £20 policy: Every Igbo man or woman was given £20 after the civil ended in 1970, despite the amount of money, such a person had in the bank before/during the war.

2.Indigenization Decree of 1972. The then federal government nationalised most foreign companies in Nigeria. They sold share of these nationalised companies, when the Igbos had not found their feet, due to the war.

3.In 1976, the area of Ndoki South, present day Oyigbo  area in Rivers State was transferred from old Aba Division and  given to Rivers State. This is an oil producing community, originally belonging to old Imo State.

4. Parts of Egbema communities in Imo States, with large oil deposits were carved out and given to Rivers States. 

5. On September 28^th 1979, two (2) days to his hand over to President Shehu Shagari, General Obasanjo signed the Abandoned Properties Decree No 90 of 1979 into Law. By this decree, Igbos lost all the houses/properties they abandoned during the war in Port Harcourt. Igbos ran home from Port Harcourt, during the war. In the process, they left their properties. They never got back these properties, courtesy of federal government decree.

6. On 1st October 1979, the 1979 constitution became effective. This was the first time federal character principle was introduced into the Nigerian law books. Part of this federal character principle required, every Igbo person, to score the highest mark (higher than every other tribe),in order to gain admission into any federal government schools. Same approach was adopted in federal government employments etc. See an example of federal government secondary schools admission in 2013 below.

6a. Abia – Male (130) Female (130), Adamawa- (Male 62) Female (62), Akwa Ibom (Male 123) Female (123), Anambra-(Male 139) Female (139), Bauchi - Male(35) Female(35),Bayelsa - Male(72) Female(72),Benue - Male(111) Female(111),Borno - Male(45) Female(45),Cross-Rivers - Male(97) Female(97),Delta - Male(131) Female(131),Ebonyi - Male(112) Female(112),Edo - Male(127) Female(127),Ekiti - Male(119) Female(119),Enugu - Male(134) Female(134),Gombe - Male(58) Female(58),Imo - Male(138) Female(138),Jigawa - Male(44) Female(44),Kaduna - Male(91) Female (91),Kano - Male(67) Female(67),Kastina - Male(60) Female(60),Kebbi - Male(9) Female(20),Kogi - Male(119) Female(119),Kwara - Male(123) Female(123),Lagos - Male(133) Female(133),Nassarawa - Male(58) Female(58),Niger - Male(93) Female(93),Ogun - Male(131) Female(131),Ondo - Male(126) Female(126),Osun - Male(127) Female(127),Oyo - Male(127) Female(127),Plateau - Male(97) Female(97),Rivers - Male(118) Female(118),Sokoto - Male(9) Female(13),Taraba - Male(3) Female(11),Yobe - Male(2) Female(27),Zamfara - Male(4) Female(2),FCT Abuja - Male(90) Female(90). http://www.nairaland.com/1300606/cut-off-marks-2013-national-common

A careful study of the above will reveal to you that cut off marks for South East States, were the highest. These have been going on for decades.

7.  In the 1980’s, some villages were carved out of Ndoki, from then Imo State and joined with Akwa Ibom State.

8. There is no federal government industry in the South East. This is despite the fact, that 3 South East States (Abia, Anambra, Imo), are oil producing states and Igbos are scattered all over the country paying taxes to host States and federal government.

9. Till date, South East remains the only zone with five states. Other geo political zones have either six or seven states. Your states determines the number of senators, ministers, other appointments, recruitments into the civil service, military, paramilitary, monthly allocations etc that comes to your zone.

10. In 1998, every rule was bent in PDP, so as to make way for Obasanjo to emerge, when it became obvious that Ekwueme was likely going to win the PDP ticket. Atiku, IBB etc spearheaded this moves.

Having listed the injustices, it is the authors view, that to redress the above, requires diplomatic, political and judicial processes.

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C.V.Akuta

UK.

17/11/15.

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Nigerian Army Vs Pro Biafran Agitators.

Premium Times (an online news portal) reported on 16/11/15, about the threat of the Nigerian Army to use minimum force in stopping Biafran agitators. This is a very wrong strategy/tactics to use. This would be counter productive. You can defeat ideological movements with superior arguments. The federal government has not done counter arguments. Guess by now, the State Security Services would have reported that members of Pro Biafran agitators have remained peaceful, so no need to bring in the army. Besides, what is minimum force? Remember, the Biafran war started when Gowon declared an initial police action.

The Police can handle them. Bringing in the army can escalate the tensed situation, except it's a ploy to cause further tension, so as to declare state of emergency or anything of sorts.

So far the Ohanaeze and South East governments have invited the leaders of Pro Biafran agitators to a meeting. Chief Chekwas Okorie(former Presidential Candidate of United Progressive Grand Alliance) has offered to mediate if allowed. Time to give dialog a chance.

The pro Biafran agitators and the situation now is delicate. It requires proper handling, to avoid shielding of innocent blood and winning of more converts. It might appear easy on the surface, but it's not. The federal government should  either take Nnamdi Kanu to court or release him on bail, since according to his lawyers, he has fulfilled all his bail conditions.

On pro Biafran agitators, my advise would be to explore other options, like judicial and political routes. Best would be for them to have a political movement/political party. The crowds seen so far can elect a Governor or Senator etc to power. Every liberation group, has a political party. 

C.V.Akuta

UK

17/11/15.

Betrayal or True Confession Against Goodluck Jonathan.

Is this a betrayal or true confession against the choice of former President Goodluck Jonathan, who lost the last Presidential election. Surprisingly these statements are coming from prominent leaders of the South South region, that produced the last President. Are there things we do not know about the choice of Jonathan or betrayal or, is this a strategy to reposition themselves. Starting with the latest.

Prince Uche Secondus, Acting National Chairman of PDP described the 2015 Presidential  ticket given to Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan as a mistake. Recall that the Chairman of PDP's  Reconciliation Committee, Dr Raymond Dokpesi at his news conference on 10th November 2015, apologised to Nigerians, for the mistake of allowing Goodluck Jonathan to contest. Not long ago, Pa Edwin Clark, who acted as a father to Ex-President Jonathan, had come out to critize and condemn Goodluck Jonathan's government. What are your views on these developments?

C.V.Akuta
UK.
17/11/15.

Press Review By C.V.Akuta (17/11/15).

Press Review By C.V.Akuta (17/11/15).

In The Absence Of NCC Board, Decision On MTN  Fine Shifts  To Presidency. Thisday.

C.V.Akuta: Hopefully the Presidency would do the needful. Glad PMB is in charge, but let’s watch/wait and see what the Presidency would do about it.

Buhari: Corrupt Suspects Are Innocent Until Proven Guilty. Thisday.

C.V.Akuta: Fundamental principle of rule of law.

Score A Goal Get $20,000, Wike Tells Eagles. Vanguard.

C.V.Akuta: Good motivation, but if I may ask, whose money is this, State’s money or personal money?

How Lover Boy Killed Girl Friend In Acid Attack. Vanguard.

C.V.Akuta: There was no love in the first place. What the man had for her was lost abinitio .

N5,000  Unemployment Benefits Starts In 2016. Punch.

C.V.Akuta: Seeing is believing. Yours truly  can’t believe without seeing it.

US States Shun Syrian Refugees. Punch.

C.V.Akuta: Aftermath of the Paris bombing. More nations might follow this example. No doubt, the innocent ones would suffer.

Nigerian Army Threatens Minimum Force In Stopping Biafran Agitators. Premium Times.

C.V.Akuta: This would be a very wrong approach. It would be counter productive. You counter ideological movements with superior ideologies/arguments. The federal government has not done this till now. The federal government should also take Nnamdi Kanu to court or free him on bail. So far, the police can handle the protesters, since they have remained peaceful.

My people, my people. How unable dey.

C.V.Akuta 

UK.

www.cvakutamedia.com 

17/11/15

Boko Haram Has Christian Members.

Reading an update posted by Defence Headquarters Nigeria on Facebook, about the arrest of Boko Haram kingpin, by the name Mr. John Trankil, yours truly began to reflect on this name (John), as this is a Christian name. That means, Boko Horam has Christian members or Christian supporters/sympathisers or both.

What are your thoughts on this?

C.V.Akuta
16/11/15.

Whats Your View As Supreme Court Suspends Saraki's CCB Trial.

The Supreme Court on 12/11/15, suspended further hearing on Saraki's trial before the Code of Conduct Tribunal. This is to enable Supreme Court hear and determine an appeal brought before her by the Senate President.

Please what's your opinion as regards the decision of the apex court and the role of Nigerian judiciary in the fight against corruption.

C.V.Akuta

UK.

Bayelsa State Governor Identifies With Igbos,Others.

Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, has told non-indigenes in the state to regard themselves as indigenes and feel at home.

He made the remarks on Tuesday when the non-indigenes comprising of the South-South, Yoruba, Igbo and Hausa communities residing in the state came together to endorse him for a second term.

The event which took place at the Peace Park in Yenagoa, the state capital, had in attendance about three thousand men and women who unanimously gave their support for the re-election of the governor.

Dickson, who was elated by the endorsement, said the non-indigenes were good people doing well in their various endeavors and should not harbor any form of discrimination.

“I always tell you people not to call yourselves non-indigenes. For me, you are all indigenes. Regard Bayelsa as home. Anybody living here, doing your business with your family, living life normally like Bayelsa people, especially being a Nigerian, we are all one. We welcome all our brothers and sisters here doing things normally in peace, you are all indigenes of Bayelsa State”, he said.

Dickson acknowledged the support of the non-indigenes to the his aspiration, saying he was aware that they had been supporting his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) which he also said was their party and should continue to do so.

He told the people not to be intimidated by the antics of the All Progressives Congress (APC) but come out on election- day to cast their votes at their respective units and wait for the votes to be counted and results declared.

“I urge you all not to be intimidated by the antics of the APC. This election is about PVCs, it is power to the people and as such, you should not believe anybody who may be going about threatening to use power or force to intimidate you”.

He said the APC was no longer campaigning because they do not have any meaningful message to tell the people, saying Bayelsans have rejected them and that the message should be taken home to let everybody join what he said was “Operation reject APC and Sylva” at the election.

Earlier, Hon. Ferdinand Ozins, who spoke on behalf the non-indigenous said they came together to endorse Dickson because of his government’s sense of accommodation given to them and provision of security which have enabled them live and work in peace in the state.

Ferdinand, who was one of the three appointees of the government at the forum, vowed that the non-indigenes will vote en-masse for the governor at the December 5 election.

Source:Watchdog Reporters.

House of Reps;House of Slap.

Two dis/hourable members of the House of Reps on Tuesday (10/11/15),slapped each other over disagreements on the composition of standing and special committees. Their names are Dis/hourable Hermans Humberside and Aliyu Madaki.

South East Economy.

Part of the ways to boost South East economy,might be to route shipments meant for SE,through Cameroon. Perhaps lobby Cameroon authorities to lower import duties,in return for large volumes of imports.

Watch:"The Impact of Enugu Bamenda Multinational Highway"

New Biafran: Avoidable Mistakes.

Since the arrest of Nnamdi Kanu, the following casualties have been recorded. (A) Two protesters were killed at Onitsha on 6/11/15. (B) Eighty three (83) pro Biafran agitators arrested at Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. (C) Forty four (44) Pro Biafran agitators are currently facing treasonable charges. Earlier this year (2015) someone was arrested at Enugu, trying to install transmitter for Radio Biafra. Revenues were lost as a result of shutting down Aba, Asaba, and Onitsha on 6/11/15 and 7/11/15 respectively.

In 2014, about thirteen (13) members of Biafran Zionist Movement (BZM) were arrested at Enugu, after they attempted to take over the Enugu State Radio Station. They are facing treasonable charges, and languishing on jail.

In 2013, over fifty (50) dead bodies of MASSOB members were discovered at Ezu River. In addition to the above, hundreds (if not thousands) have either died, injured, jailed or displaced in connection to pro Biafra agitations. The losers are Igbos. These deaths and losses could have been avoided, if these casualties and the leaders of various pro Biafran groups (MASSOB, BZM, and IPOB), had changed style and insist on the legal processes, since protests etc could results in deaths/injuries/imprisonments of their members (Igbos).

Judicial Procedures So Far.

Bilie Human Rights Initiative representing (Indigenous People of Biafra) in a case of self determination against the federal government of Nigeria. This case started since 2012. Nigerian government to settle N100 billion damages suit out of court. The Nigerian government agrees to settle out of court, in a case alleging a breach of fundamental rights and negligence to clear land mines and abandoned explosives from civil war sites. In December 2014, Olisa Agbakoba (SAN) obtained a judgement against disparity in admission requirements for students seeking to study in the unity schools. Igbos can seek redress about the abandoned properties and the twenty pounds policy used against them. It’s never late to seek justice.

Where it’s not possible to seek legal redress, Igbos must work together with other tribes to change Nigeria. Igbos cannot go it alone. Name calling/name dropping/abusive words/threats etc will rather worsen the Igbo case. True federalism is possible and is in the best interest of all the tribes/zones.

C.V.Akuta.

UK

7/11/15.

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Operation Mother and Community Health Awareness Programme (MCHAP).

Operation Mother and Community Health Awareness Programme (MCHAP)

                                                     Motto “Enhancing Better Quality of Life through Health promotion”

Name:  Operation Mother and Community Health Awareness Promotion

Goal:  Free/ subsidised Health care for the less privileged people within the community

Project Summary

 Operation Mother and Community Health Awareness Programme (MCHAP), is a joint initiative of between Debby Family Health Foundation Nigeria and Migrant & Minority Disability Network Europe.  The directive of our organization is to give information, provide medical and surgical intervention and support to people in our region, which will help them make healthy decisions for themselves and their families, without the burden of high cost associated with their healthcare needs. We will be working with the local school, Churches, mosques, and health centre on this project.

Our aims:

Ø  100% subsidized Antenatal Care registration for 200 pregnant women

Ø  Comprehensive antenatal care to 200 pregnant women including medications and health education.

Ø  25% subsidized vaginal and surgical delivery.

Ø  Comprehensive immunization coverage for 100 children including MMR, rotavirus vaccine and pneumococcal vaccine

Ø  25% subsidized  vaccination for adult -hepatitis B, cervarix, and booster doses

Ø   School health education

Ø  Free medical outreach for Religious organisation

Ø  To  expand this program to other regions and states

Ø  To provide quality family Health Care for families.

Ø  creating awareness and empowering  general public with a view to enabling and promoting healthy lifestyle

Ø  Assessing and providing medical  interventions to patients in need

Ø  Advocate and promote health care information for people in the rural and Urban community  

Ø  Enable communities form community health insurance

Ø  To provide support and welfare to women in the form of counselling, training against gender inequality, also to help reduce and prevent maternal mortality through maternal reproductive health program

Ø  To organize seminars, research and educate community dwellers concerning life threatening disease such as cancer, tuberculosis and HIV /AIDS Etc.

Ø  To enlighten and disseminate information on useful tips for the enjoyment of good health, prevention of diseases with emphasis on screening and early treatment.

                                  

Mission Statement:-                                                                                                                                                       

Debby Family Health Foundation (DFHF) and Migrant & Minority Disability Network Europe (MMDN) has set up this programme principally to provide expert health support for people from the less privileged homes living in Urban and rural communities. We hope to work alongside the State, federal ministries and community based agencies to help target the vulnerable within the State.  We also hope to reduce the burden of accessing good quality of health in their region. DFHF and MMDN will help promote health awareness to all, regardless of social class.

The Core values that guide us in our mission are:

                   Compassion, Confidentiality, Care and Culture

Project Team Members

a)           Ferdinand Iroegbu is a graduate of university of Port Harcourt medical school Nigeria. He is a member of NMA and national college of family physicians Nigeria. He is the chief medical director of Danferd specialist clinics Port Harcourt Nigeria. He is the CEO and founder of Debby family health foundation

b)            Angela Okemena Unufe is a graduate of North London University. A registered intellectual disability Nurse. She graduated with honours from Dublin City University; she is a registered member of An Board Altranais Ireland and Nursing Midwifery Council United Kingdom. CEO and founder of Migrant & Minority Disability Network Europe.

           

c)           Dr Ovusike kingsley is a lecturer at the university of Port Harcourt Nigeria and a consultant burns and plastic surgeon with the university of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital and Kelsy Harrison specialist hospital Port Harcourt. He is a visiting surgeon with Danferd specialist clinics

d)            Dr Bassey Goddy is a lecturer and Honorary consultant of the University of Port Harcourt.  He is a Fellow of the Faculty of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of both the West African College of Surgeons and the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria. He has passion for the prevention and treatment of gynaecological cancers. He has been involved in several medical outreaches and presentations aim at improving maternal health.

e)           Dr John prince Udo is a Senior Registrar at the University of Port Harcourt. His specialist field is Anaesthesiology. He is currently studying for his MSC in Pharmacology.

f)            Dr Nwekeala Bright Uche is a graduate of the University of Port Harcourt and registered medical Doctor with Medical and Dental council of Nigeria. He has his primary in surgery in both West Africa College of Surgeons and National Postgraduate College.

Other members of the team include:

Ms Imaobong Asuauo Udoh(Registered Nurse/Midwife), Ms Bassey Dauida Abriza (Registered Nurse/Midwife), Ms Saint Graciela Emuobe (BNSC Registered Nurse/Midwife),

Ms Uwakwe Chinwe Petronilla (Registered Nurse), Ms Mahakwem Faith Ugochinyere (Programme Administrator), Mr Lots Dumaka Akpodee ( Lab Scientist) and Dr Irene Obuzor.

 Programme Achievement Update

To date this programme has performed 30 surgeries ranging from Excision Biopsy, Hydrocele, Inguinal Herniorrhea repair, Fibroid and Keliod Excision Just to name a few. The first Surgery took place on the 12^thof October 2015 at Danferd Specialist Clinics Port Harcourt. All surgeries were successful, Patients were admitted for at least 5 days after the procedure, and they are discharged home to recuperate. Presently about 20 pregnant women have enrolled for the free Antenatal CareProject.

For more information please visit us at:

Address: 2646 Ada –George, Opposite Romans Filling Station, By Okilton junction, Port Harcourt, Rivers States.

Tel: 08037058395/ 08157496843/08178487979

Email: operationmcha@gmail.com

 Website:http://operationmcha.wix.com/mcha

 

R-L  Angela Unufe RN, Dr Ferdinand Iroegbu  and Dr Ovusike kingsley

R-L  Dr Ferdinand Iroegbu  , Angela Unufe RN and Dr Bassey Goddy.