I'm not saying the Minister OF STATE for Petroleum shouldn't resign; I just think that if the junior minister should resign, it makes sense that the actual Minister of Petroleum should also resign...Abi?
It is obvious that PMB cannot be President and Minister of Petroleum at the same time. If it's about cost cutting, let's try Pastor Prof. We don't have much to lose (is there anything worse than this fuel scarcity that even the Minister of State HOPES will abate in 2 weeks?)...
We can't be playing shameful games like this ooo. Anyway, we're complaining about fuel scarcity but there's still traffic jam. Abeg, where thr black market sellers dey see the fuel wey dem dey sell? Hmmm.
As annoyed as I am, I'll still #PrayForNigeria. Na our fatherland. May God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria. May those that love her peace experience peace with prosperity. May the Lord trouble all her troublers, in Jesus Name.
Monday, 28 March 2016
Saturday, 19 March 2016
ON MALLAM EL-RUFAI'S "ANTI-CHRISTIAN" BILL
Here's the comment I made on the post where I got a copy of the Bill (Thanks Samuel and Brymore).
"I think it is wise to know what is involved in obtaining a license. My gut feeling is that this bill conflicts with a fundamental human right - freedom of association. Some people do not believe in the "ideals" of CAN. There's PFN so why have they been excluded? I believe the bill addresses fundamental issues BUT it violates at least one fundamental human right. I hope the Kaduna State Assembly does not pass this bill in its current form..."
Some may think it's just about addressing Noise Pollution and stopping false prophets from milking the people. What I know is that when the promoters of this bill talk, they will not tell us how the bill makes all Christians in Kaduna become CAN stooges or how Shias are excluded...I sincerely hope the Kaduna State House of Assembly does not pass the bill as it is. They should ask the governor to deal with the part that takes away people's freedom of worship/association then reintroduce the bill...After all, the NASS rejected Senator Olujimi's bill and we're told it would be reintroduced after the portions that conflict with religion and cultural practices are expunged...
An injustice in Kaduna is an injustice in Nigeria...
"I think it is wise to know what is involved in obtaining a license. My gut feeling is that this bill conflicts with a fundamental human right - freedom of association. Some people do not believe in the "ideals" of CAN. There's PFN so why have they been excluded? I believe the bill addresses fundamental issues BUT it violates at least one fundamental human right. I hope the Kaduna State Assembly does not pass this bill in its current form..."
Some may think it's just about addressing Noise Pollution and stopping false prophets from milking the people. What I know is that when the promoters of this bill talk, they will not tell us how the bill makes all Christians in Kaduna become CAN stooges or how Shias are excluded...I sincerely hope the Kaduna State House of Assembly does not pass the bill as it is. They should ask the governor to deal with the part that takes away people's freedom of worship/association then reintroduce the bill...After all, the NASS rejected Senator Olujimi's bill and we're told it would be reintroduced after the portions that conflict with religion and cultural practices are expunged...
An injustice in Kaduna is an injustice in Nigeria...
Wednesday, 16 March 2016
Gender Equality Bill - Matters Arising
Sometimes, I wonder what goes on in some ladies' minds. Let me give some frank talk here...You can't buy love with money...
I'm on a post where the Senate's rejection of the Gender Equality bill is being analyzed. I'm stunned that the Senate is talking about Sharia Court of Appeal judgments as the reason why the bill cannot sail through. It makes no sense to me. The bill itself seems like a repeat of existing laws to me but let me review it again.
I'm actually more stunned about how the right of a woman to inherit her late husband's properties is cropping up. I have never understood why women refuse to make their own money and are waiting for their husband to die so they can inherit his property. I can't understand how a man will rather leave his siblings as his next of kin and not make a will to protect his OWN children but that's a topic for another day.
I was busy one day but my ears caught the gist between 2 of my male colleagues. One of them was telling the other one that he wasn't treating his wife right. The gist is that the wife will invest in property and put it in her husband's name while the man would invest in property in his own name. The man said he had asked her to invest in her own name (women can own property in Nigeria o) but she refused because "God has made him the head". That part is confusing me o. If God made him the head and the head instructed you, Madam, to invest in your name, are you not rebelling against God if you continue to invest in his name and disobey instructions? The man knows what he is seeing and you're doing your own thing...Kontiniu.
If something happens to the man now and what the man saw that made him give such an instruction happens, the same woman will begin to tell us #StoriesThatTouchTheHeart. I don't get this thing of women expecting the men to take care of ALL their bills yet they're talking about #GenderParity. We need to make up our minds o. If we're talking about parity, we need to up our game as women. If we expect men to pick ALL our bills, we have to dance to their tunes and hope they are good & faithful men. We can't eat our cake and have it ooo.
Back to "Hallowed Chambers", I hope they know that the female population in Nigeria is not a small thing...These women gave their all to get this government in (I'm not one of those that voted for this government so I can say "Those"). I'm tempted to mock the women that put in their all to install this government but I'll resist the temptation... I asked during the campaigns what this government was offering the women. The answers I got were insults and questions on what the past administration had done for women. I hope women begin to wake up and realise that there is strength in numbers. I hope we begin to focus more on collaboration, instead of competition.
We need more responsible women in leadership and governance. If we can manage to rise above our differences as women and #LeaveTrashForLAWMA (eg the smear campaign against Olori Wuraola disguised as "harmless gossip), maybe, just maybe, we can begin to get more of the change we're looking for.
In conclusion, I hope the Senate realize that they don't want to annoy about half of their population to please the minority. I also hope that the sponsor(s) of the bill will do a better job of informing the public and getting support for the bill (and similar bills) if it is truly reintroduced, as rumoured.
Enjoy your day.
I'm on a post where the Senate's rejection of the Gender Equality bill is being analyzed. I'm stunned that the Senate is talking about Sharia Court of Appeal judgments as the reason why the bill cannot sail through. It makes no sense to me. The bill itself seems like a repeat of existing laws to me but let me review it again.
I'm actually more stunned about how the right of a woman to inherit her late husband's properties is cropping up. I have never understood why women refuse to make their own money and are waiting for their husband to die so they can inherit his property. I can't understand how a man will rather leave his siblings as his next of kin and not make a will to protect his OWN children but that's a topic for another day.
I was busy one day but my ears caught the gist between 2 of my male colleagues. One of them was telling the other one that he wasn't treating his wife right. The gist is that the wife will invest in property and put it in her husband's name while the man would invest in property in his own name. The man said he had asked her to invest in her own name (women can own property in Nigeria o) but she refused because "God has made him the head". That part is confusing me o. If God made him the head and the head instructed you, Madam, to invest in your name, are you not rebelling against God if you continue to invest in his name and disobey instructions? The man knows what he is seeing and you're doing your own thing...Kontiniu.
If something happens to the man now and what the man saw that made him give such an instruction happens, the same woman will begin to tell us #StoriesThatTouchTheHeart. I don't get this thing of women expecting the men to take care of ALL their bills yet they're talking about #GenderParity. We need to make up our minds o. If we're talking about parity, we need to up our game as women. If we expect men to pick ALL our bills, we have to dance to their tunes and hope they are good & faithful men. We can't eat our cake and have it ooo.
Back to "Hallowed Chambers", I hope they know that the female population in Nigeria is not a small thing...These women gave their all to get this government in (I'm not one of those that voted for this government so I can say "Those"). I'm tempted to mock the women that put in their all to install this government but I'll resist the temptation... I asked during the campaigns what this government was offering the women. The answers I got were insults and questions on what the past administration had done for women. I hope women begin to wake up and realise that there is strength in numbers. I hope we begin to focus more on collaboration, instead of competition.
We need more responsible women in leadership and governance. If we can manage to rise above our differences as women and #LeaveTrashForLAWMA (eg the smear campaign against Olori Wuraola disguised as "harmless gossip), maybe, just maybe, we can begin to get more of the change we're looking for.
In conclusion, I hope the Senate realize that they don't want to annoy about half of their population to please the minority. I also hope that the sponsor(s) of the bill will do a better job of informing the public and getting support for the bill (and similar bills) if it is truly reintroduced, as rumoured.
Enjoy your day.
Tuesday, 8 March 2016
GEJ, THE DEMOCRAT
Democracy is about allowing the majority have their way and the minority have their say.
Let's take a look at the sharing of money from the Excess Crude Account. The Chairman of the Nigerian Governor's Forum at that time, Rotimi Amaechi, and his fellow governors kept agitating for the sharing of monies from the Excess Crude Account. GEJ resisted for so long but as a DEMOCRATIC leader, he gave in to the NGF. I think it's weak leadership but strong leaders are RARELY democratic...
Case 2 - Removal of Fuel Subsidy in 2012 and #OccupyNigeria. GEJ announced the full deregulation of the petroleum industry and we occupied Nigeria (including Hephzibah Oyinda). GEJ gave in to the wish of the people and we continued with the subsidy fraud. 4 years later, I wish he wasn't so democratic.
Democracy is the government by the people, of the people and for the people. It is based on the notion that sovereignty belongs to the people. I am not convinced that we can survive as a nation with this structure that we have while practising democracy. Democracy and this unitary government that we're calling Federalism is not for Nigeria. It's either we stick with democracy and practice TRUE federalism OR we keep our unitary government and ditch democracy. The two of them cannot coexist, irrespective of which party or person is in power.
The only time we will experience TRUE change is when we fix the anomaly of the unitary government disguised as Federalism (assuming we choose to keep democracy). Unfortunately, those that have the constitutional power to effect the change are benefitting from the current arrangement...
GEJ probably deserves the award but it doesn't have an effect on the prices of goods and services in Ogba market, lol.
Let's take a look at the sharing of money from the Excess Crude Account. The Chairman of the Nigerian Governor's Forum at that time, Rotimi Amaechi, and his fellow governors kept agitating for the sharing of monies from the Excess Crude Account. GEJ resisted for so long but as a DEMOCRATIC leader, he gave in to the NGF. I think it's weak leadership but strong leaders are RARELY democratic...
Case 2 - Removal of Fuel Subsidy in 2012 and #OccupyNigeria. GEJ announced the full deregulation of the petroleum industry and we occupied Nigeria (including Hephzibah Oyinda). GEJ gave in to the wish of the people and we continued with the subsidy fraud. 4 years later, I wish he wasn't so democratic.
Democracy is the government by the people, of the people and for the people. It is based on the notion that sovereignty belongs to the people. I am not convinced that we can survive as a nation with this structure that we have while practising democracy. Democracy and this unitary government that we're calling Federalism is not for Nigeria. It's either we stick with democracy and practice TRUE federalism OR we keep our unitary government and ditch democracy. The two of them cannot coexist, irrespective of which party or person is in power.
The only time we will experience TRUE change is when we fix the anomaly of the unitary government disguised as Federalism (assuming we choose to keep democracy). Unfortunately, those that have the constitutional power to effect the change are benefitting from the current arrangement...
GEJ probably deserves the award but it doesn't have an effect on the prices of goods and services in Ogba market, lol.
Monday, 7 March 2016
Women Let's Pledge For Parity
And it's #IWD. Yeah it's International Women's Day and this year's theme is #GenderParity.
Let me digress a bit and talk about a statistic Uncle Jimi Agbaje gave us last year when he was interviewed by a coalition of women as part of the activities marking International Women's Day. I just reread the post and the statistic just made sense to me. I'm not sure if he was quoting a study or if it was a judgment based statistic...15% of households in the country (Nigeria) are headed by women and more are actually managed by the women. The question that jumps out to me is "Where are the men?"
Why are women left to be solely responsible for the families that took two to form? Why are the men abdicating their own share of the responsibility?
We can pledge and scream about #GenderParity till we're blue in the face but if the woman has to cover for both herself and the man, she cannot reach her maximum God-given potential. We need strong husbands for there to be strong wives (and vice versa). You may find it hard to believe but I tell you that a universe with strong women and weak/suppressed men is just as terrible as a world with strong men and weak/suppressed women.
I agree with affirmative action for women empowerment. I just disagree with any affirmative action that places women's needs ABOVE those of men. Someone, in a bid to prove his commitment to women empowerment says that he has 6 women and 2 men in a particular position. If the six women occupy the positions just because they are women, that's affirmative action gone wrong. If they are occupying the positions because they are the most qualified for the job, that's the affirmative action I believe in...
I actually started out with the intention to write to women who climb the ladder on the basis of affirmative action then take the ladder with them when they get to the top of the ladder. In all my experience, if you look close enough, there's a woman fanning the embers of discord in order to worsen the plight of another woman. My sister, the bulk of the work involved in building strong women that will be available to coexist with strong men lies with us. Take the pledge today; #PledgeForParity.
Madam that has risen to the "top" and is making life difficult for the men that come in contact with her, you are an obstacle in the wheels of progress. It's time to change...#PledgeForParity
Enjoy your day.
PS: I'll share the link to where you can take the pledge as a comment. Whether you take the pledge online or not, take the message to heart.
Let me digress a bit and talk about a statistic Uncle Jimi Agbaje gave us last year when he was interviewed by a coalition of women as part of the activities marking International Women's Day. I just reread the post and the statistic just made sense to me. I'm not sure if he was quoting a study or if it was a judgment based statistic...15% of households in the country (Nigeria) are headed by women and more are actually managed by the women. The question that jumps out to me is "Where are the men?"
Why are women left to be solely responsible for the families that took two to form? Why are the men abdicating their own share of the responsibility?
We can pledge and scream about #GenderParity till we're blue in the face but if the woman has to cover for both herself and the man, she cannot reach her maximum God-given potential. We need strong husbands for there to be strong wives (and vice versa). You may find it hard to believe but I tell you that a universe with strong women and weak/suppressed men is just as terrible as a world with strong men and weak/suppressed women.
I agree with affirmative action for women empowerment. I just disagree with any affirmative action that places women's needs ABOVE those of men. Someone, in a bid to prove his commitment to women empowerment says that he has 6 women and 2 men in a particular position. If the six women occupy the positions just because they are women, that's affirmative action gone wrong. If they are occupying the positions because they are the most qualified for the job, that's the affirmative action I believe in...
I actually started out with the intention to write to women who climb the ladder on the basis of affirmative action then take the ladder with them when they get to the top of the ladder. In all my experience, if you look close enough, there's a woman fanning the embers of discord in order to worsen the plight of another woman. My sister, the bulk of the work involved in building strong women that will be available to coexist with strong men lies with us. Take the pledge today; #PledgeForParity.
Madam that has risen to the "top" and is making life difficult for the men that come in contact with her, you are an obstacle in the wheels of progress. It's time to change...#PledgeForParity
Enjoy your day.
PS: I'll share the link to where you can take the pledge as a comment. Whether you take the pledge online or not, take the message to heart.
Saturday, 5 March 2016
Pledge For Parity
Happy Mothers' Day.
As usual, this is one of the 77 (or whatever the real number is) Mothers' Days we celebrate... I was told when I asked which one is the REAL Mothers' Day that even if we celebrate mothers every day, it's not enough.
I have a few rants but I'll resist the temptation...It's actually International Women's Day, a day set aside to celebrate women (not just mothers) on March 8 (Tuesday). Religious organizations will appreciate mothers/women today and possibly next week.
This year's theme is #PledgeForParity. The point is that the drive to ensure gender parity is slowing down worldwide. In 2014, the World Economic Forum predicted that "Gender Parity" would happen in 2095. A year later, in 2015, the year was revised to 2133 (if Jesus tarries, I guess). The gist is that everyone is invited to take a pledge to do what they can in their "little corner" to end gender parity...You can take your pledge here - http://www.internationalwomensday.com/Pledge
Whether you make the pledge online or not, I hope you'll take some time to review your (in)actions that support gender parity and take serious steps to STOP!
So, let me greet properly now. Happy International Women's Day (in advance). Enjoy your day.
As usual, this is one of the 77 (or whatever the real number is) Mothers' Days we celebrate... I was told when I asked which one is the REAL Mothers' Day that even if we celebrate mothers every day, it's not enough.
I have a few rants but I'll resist the temptation...It's actually International Women's Day, a day set aside to celebrate women (not just mothers) on March 8 (Tuesday). Religious organizations will appreciate mothers/women today and possibly next week.
This year's theme is #PledgeForParity. The point is that the drive to ensure gender parity is slowing down worldwide. In 2014, the World Economic Forum predicted that "Gender Parity" would happen in 2095. A year later, in 2015, the year was revised to 2133 (if Jesus tarries, I guess). The gist is that everyone is invited to take a pledge to do what they can in their "little corner" to end gender parity...You can take your pledge here - http://www.internationalwomensday.com/Pledge
Whether you make the pledge online or not, I hope you'll take some time to review your (in)actions that support gender parity and take serious steps to STOP!
So, let me greet properly now. Happy International Women's Day (in advance). Enjoy your day.
Wednesday, 2 March 2016
About Abductions, Forced Marriages and Stockholm Syndrome
I haven't said much about Ese's matter primarily because the details are hazy. I didn't like the #ChildNotBride and #EseIsNotAisha flavor. I also have a concern about sharing pictures of victims and hiding the identities of perpetuators. I haven't seen ONE picture of Yinusa.
He needs to be tried for abduction/kidnapping. All is not well because Ese has been "freed" (Is she back with her parents?). We need to look deeper into this crime of abducting young ladies and "marrying" them. Minors CANNOT give consent...Parental consent is required for minors who want to get married.
Sweeping this crime under the carpet is corruption; it is not acceptable. Pretending that the killings in Agatu are not happening is also corruption. Sweeping ANY crime under the carpet is corruption. It means no one will do anything to stop the crime...
To prove that I'm an unbiased writer (yeah right), I admit that there was power supply when I woke up and it is scary...very scary...Lol.
He needs to be tried for abduction/kidnapping. All is not well because Ese has been "freed" (Is she back with her parents?). We need to look deeper into this crime of abducting young ladies and "marrying" them. Minors CANNOT give consent...Parental consent is required for minors who want to get married.
Sweeping this crime under the carpet is corruption; it is not acceptable. Pretending that the killings in Agatu are not happening is also corruption. Sweeping ANY crime under the carpet is corruption. It means no one will do anything to stop the crime...
To prove that I'm an unbiased writer (yeah right), I admit that there was power supply when I woke up and it is scary...very scary...Lol.
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