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Randy Professor:

Lawyers Differ Over Imprisonment, Plea Bargain •’Custodian Sentence Better For Society’ •’Offence Committed Out Of Plea Bargain Limit’

Osun Governorship Tribunal Reserves Ruling On APC, Oyetola Objections Page 3

Untold Story Of Obaship Tussle In Edunabon Page 14

•State of Osun First Lady, Mrs Kafayat Oyetola with Santa Claus and kids during the 2018 End of the Year children party at the Government House Lawn, Osogbo on Tuesday.

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Randy Professor: Lawyers Differ Over Imprisonment, Plea Bargain •’Custodian Sentence Better For Society’ •’Offence Committed Out Of Plea Bargain Limit’

By Solomon Odeniyi Mixed feelings have continued to greet the sentence of the sex-for-mark former lecturer of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Professor Richard Akindele to jail.

Some observers said Criminal Justice Act granting a plea bargain by dispensation. The essence giving him Custodian of justice is to rid the Sentence that would society of criminal enable him assist in tendencies. Of what gain exposing others who will it be to the society perpetrate such act on that he has gone to jail? campus and lead in the Penal provisions in our campaign against same law are not meant to would have done the destroy, but to deter, society more good than reform and bring out a better man out of a man. sending him to jail.

Justice Maureen That judgment has Onyetenu of a Federal defeated these”, they High Court in Osogbo added.

To Adebisi Kayode, a had rejected the plea and right bargain entered into by lawyer counsels of the two advocate, the sentence of the sex-for-mark exparties after the randy professor had pleaded lecturer to jail was in the guilty of the offence of best interest of the society, requesting for sex from justice and the accused.

He explained that the one of his students, Monica Osagie before essence of justice is to satisfy the overall good of upgrading her scores.

The judge sentenced the society, bring sanity to him to two years in prison the society as well as by rejecting the plea reform the accused.

“Justice is for the bargain on the ground that it would serve as a society, the accused and the complainant. It may deterrent to others.

Meanwhile, some legal look unfair to the accused observers are questioning person, the spate of the decision of the judge lecturers demanding for to move out of the sex in our society must be agreement of the plea discouraged. Justice is not linear affair. bargain, as they argued a that the court was Considering the gravity supposed to take and recent spate of the cognizance of what the crime committed, the man two parties have agreed was given what he to, which according to deserved.

“The sentence will help them made the professor, a first offender pleaded reform him. When we talk about reformation, it can guilty.

“Plea bargaining is take any form. Some may allowed under the get to prison before they Administration of are reformed while some

can get theirs by the option of fine”.

He argued that whatever the accused and the prosecutor agreed on

was subject to the approval of the court, adding that there had been a lot of times judges do not agree to such

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has offered to partner with Osun government to boost the state’s economy.

A deal is being worked Dubai and attended by investors out following a meeting major in Abuja between worldwide.”

The envoy said 30 Governor Gboyega Oyetola and Ambassador businessmen from UAE would be visiting Nigeria Fahad Al Taffaq.

The envoy, who hosted and explained that the the governor, promised biggest business between to support the state’s dry Nigeria and UAE is in sea port, its agriculture gold trade. He said the development plans and majority of gold in his to explore “further ways country comes from to support the state in the Nigeria Governor Oyetola told short, medium and long the envoy that Osun has term.”

Al Taffaq promised to gold in abundance and visit the state next month looking to partner with to assess its economic investors to see that the advantages, saying: “we gold deposit translates to want to see how we can economic advantage of add value to our people.” the state and its people.

He also called for He invited Osun State to next year’s Dubai support in the area of Investment Forum, agriculture because Osun “which is the biggest is an agrarian state.

He told the envoy that investment event in

decided to plead guilty after discovering that there is an avalanche of evidence against him and that there was no way he could go scot-free.

Onifade said had the accused wasted the time of the court, he would have probably been given a maximum of 14 years jail term.

•All Progressives Congress (APC) Senatorial Candidate in Osun Central, Ajibola Basiru (right) stepped up his consultation tour to stakeholders with a visit to the former National Chairman of the party, Chief Bisi Akande (middle) in his Ila Orangun home. With them is one of his campaign managers, Honourable Laide Ajibola.

Iwude Now A Convergence Of The Ancient, Modern Era, Says Falomo

By Solomon Odeniyi Chairman of the Iwude-Ijesa planning committee, Chief Olu Falomo has described the Iwude Ijesa celebrated under his chairmanship as a modern version of the old Iwude festival, saying it is a convergence of culture and tradition, pomp and pageantry, excellence and beauty.

He added that what known as Iwude Ogun in was known today as the past.

Falomo spoke at a Iwude festival was

UAE Partners Osun On Economic Revival

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agreement.

Barrister Bukola Onifade, noted that the nature of the offence committed does not allow plea bargain, adding that plea bargain could only be allowed in cases involving valuables such as money, properties among others.

He said the accused

the state “is a centre of commerce with a lot of infrastructure where access to land by investors is unrestrained because of the Land Bank policy in place” He explained that no community would disturb an investor because the government warehouses portions of land for investment with the Land Bank policy.

The governor said power is stable in the state especially in the capital city which has an average 16-hour daily supply; saying, the access to the rail can ensure easy transportation of goods from the state to Iddo Terminus in Lagos for export through the ports in Lagos.

Oyetola also promised to work out special incentives for investors in the state.

During his meeting

with Bangladeshi High Commissioner, Mr. Md Shameen Ahsan, at the Osun State House (Awolowo House), Oyetola reiterated his readiness to receive investors into the state with full support and incentives awaiting them.

The governor said: “We need countries that can facilitate our agriculture plan, part of which is the establishment of farming settlements in each of the nine federal constituencies.”

He added: “I see the great importance of technology in agriculture. We need support in this area.”

Bangladesh is an agrarian country which exports food to many of its neighbouring countries.

press conference to herald the 2018 edition of the festival.

He noted that the change of name was done following the recommendations by the sons and daughters of Ijesa descendants.

This, he said has allowed the festival to reflect the mood of the time, bring people of all religions and Ijesa people within the six local government areas and Local Council Development Areas together.

Falomo stressed that the festival, over the years has had sociological significance to Ijesaland, as it has brought about a re-union of people and served as a rallying point to foster greater unity among Ijesa people all over the world, develop the entire Ijesaland, celebrate hero and heroines thereby opening a new chapter of cooperation and progress in the land.

He added that “the festival also brings historical relationship between Owa Obokun and his senior chiefs and other Obas and chiefs in Ijesaland as well as reminding the Ijesas of the chivalry of their forefathers in the internecine wars of Yoruba land. While the

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former is signified by the exchange of gifts by the Kabiyesi, the latter is signified by the various gun shots and brandishing of war swords at the ceremony.

Wale Idowu, a member of the planning committee said the committee has been working effortlessly on the economic effort towards creating wealth with the festival which was a major requirement to getting it enlisted as a tourist site by UNESCO, expressing confidence that the recognition would come in due time.

“We have been working all along to get sponsors for the festival.

Today we have the results to show for it. We understand that we must continue to work on the mind of our people. There is a world of difference between a festival and celebration, our efforts in this regards has also been yielding results.

“The acceptability of the event has been massive, especially among the sons and daughters of Ijesa in diaspora many of who have arrived to participate in this event.

With this, we are sure, and I can beat my chest that in due course the event will be enlisted by UNESCO,” the former OSBC DG said.

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Osun Governorship Tribunal Reserves Ruling On APC, Oyetola Objections

By Ismaeel Uthman Osun governorship tribunal headed by Justice Ibrahim Sirajo has reserved ruling on the preliminary objection filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Governor Gboyega Oyetola against the petition of Reformation Party of Nigeria.

RPN in its petition on Monday in Abuja is challenging declaration of Oyetola, the APC candidate as the winner of the September 22 governorship election.

Joined in the petition were Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), APC and Oyetola as first, second and third respondents respectively.

However, the APC and Oyetola in their preliminary objections urged the tribunal to dismiss the petition for

lacking in merit.

The tribunal heard the application and reserved ruling till the final judgment on the case.

Besides, hearing has also commenced in the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate Osun, Senator Ademola Adeleke at the tribunal sitting in Abuja.

The petitioners are challenging the declaration of Governor Gboyega Oyetola as the winner of the election by

INEC When the case came up on Monday, both PDP and Adeleke tendered the Certified True Copies of Form EC8A and the result sheets in all the Local

Government they are challenging.

PDP and Adeleke are praying the tribunal to declare that Oyetola was not the valid winner of either the substantive poll

that held on September 22 or the re-run election that took place on September 27.

They are also urging the court to nullify Oyetola’s election and declare

Police Avert Crisis In Okinni Over Mosque’s Direction

By Afeez Adebayo Chief Imam of Okinni land, Alh. Muibdeen Usamot Afolabi, his companions and some stakeholders in the Muslim community were arrested last week in the premises of the central mosque, Okinni. due to The arrest was community and reportedly as a result of renovation the petition allegedly amendment going on at written by one Alh. the central mosque.

The amendment was Usamot Najimudeen and his followers from due to correction sought by the Muslim community Akogun mosque against the entire Muslim to enable the central

•An accident scene along Osogbo-Ikirun road, Osogbo.

mosque face the right direction which has been a subject of debate for over five decades now.

The Muslim community wanted to put an end to the Kiblah issue confronting the central mosque since time immemorial.

The general assembly of Okinni Muslim was conveyed on Saturday 8th December, 2018 to seek final resolution to the issue and majority of followers agreed to the amendment.

It was during the said meeting that Alh. Usamot reportedly insisted that no amendment would be allowed to take place in the mosque and if Muslim community should go ahead with the plan amendment, there will be chaos, adding that he won’t take it easy with the chief Imam and other stakeholders involved.

As agreed, the Muslim community went ahead with renovation and correction of the Kiblah issues and as the work proceeds, they saw the arrival of stern looking policemen who stopped them from proceeding with the work and with instruction that their attention is needed at the

Oyetola Seeks FG's Support On Major Roads

By Kehinde Ayantunji Governor, State of Osun, Mr. Gboyega Oyetola, has sought help of the Federal Government on the completion and repairs of some major federal roads in the state. rehabilitation of their The governor, who roads. That the primary made the appeal during a reason, almost entirely, visit to the Minister of that government exists is Power, Works and to construct roads.

Housing, Babatunde “We will appreciate Fashola, in his office in rehabilitation of a lot of Abuja, listed the roads to other roads. There are a lot include; Osogbo- Ilobu of potholes that are road, Iwo-Osogbo road making it difficult for a lot and Osogbo- Ilesa road. of people to come around.

According to the Chief This is the dry season; we Press Secretary to the will appreciate if you can governor, Mr Adesina be able to assist us in fixing Adeniyi, some of the roads quite a number of roads. are in deplorable state and “We have some critical appealed to the minister roads that need your for speedy intervention attention. The Iwo-Osogbo and completion in order to road has been a major reduce the sufferings of issue. Again the Osogbothe people of the state.

Ilobu road, I know it has He stated that some of been under construction the federal roads in the but it is taking pretty long state had been abandoned a time and it is affecting for close to ten years, while our people around that work on others had either area. Ditto the Osogbostopped or at slow pace.

Ilesa road. We met it like The governor said: “We that when we came in; it is have seen what you are still as it is almost 10 years doing in our state but we after. still need some more.

“No matter how much Honourable minister, I still you do in other sectors, if need you a lot in the areas you don’t fix their roads of infrastructure. During they will believe that you the campaign, I realised are not doing well. I will that the major thing the need you to please support people want to see us, particularly in the areas happening is the of federal roads that have

Adeleke as the bona-fide winner of the governorship contest.

The petitioners have 14 days, which commence on Monday, for the hearing of their case.

been abandoned over the years.”

Fashola, in his response, pledged to assist the governor with the repair and rehabilitation of some federal roads in the state.

He stated that the federal government was constructing 365 roads nationwide with less resources.

The minister said: “You are right on the roads. The

major issues have been funding. The budget we met on ground for Nigerian roads was under N20 billion and that was at a time Nigeria was earning over a hundred dollars per barrel.

“We have lost opportunities as a nation and it is important to say it very, very clearly and those who lost those opportunities want to

come back.

“We are constructing 365 roads nationwide. 121 of them were started within three years of this administration. 244 were what they labored with between 2001 and 2015.

They say we are slow, our run rate is faster than theirs and our delivery rate is faster and we are doing more with less.

station with order that no further action be taken on the ongoing work at the mosque.

On getting to the police station, the team of petitioners from Akogun compound led by Alh. Usamot were on ground to defend their petition against the Chief Imam and other stakeholders.

The Chief Imam, told the Commissioner of Police that the decision to make amendment to the mosque direction was reached on Saturday 8th December, 2018 by the entire Muslim community and he was surprised to hear that some group of people could write petition against the wish of the majority.

His submission was corroborated by others who spoke at the station and that Akogun compound was just an infinitesimal part of the entire Muslim community, saying, they cannot impose their selfish wish on the entire community, thereby misleading them.

While reacting, the team leader from Akogun mosque, Alh. Usamot Najimudeen insisted that no amendment shall be accepted on the mosque because it will negate the past Muslim leaders who laid the foundation of the mosque.

The Commissioner of Police, who presided over the peace meeting asked for the cooperation of both parties and that if there is any bridge of peace and harmony in Okinni, they will all be held responsible.

They were later made to sign peace accord that there would not be any breakdown of peace and order in the Town.

I Want My Land Back, Retired Soldier Cries Out

By Solomon Odeniyi A retire soldier, Osunrotimi Julius has sought the assistance of well meaning residents of the state to help reclaim his piece of land forcefully taken from him.

Osunrotimi, 60, said he bought the land at Ibu-Aje Area in Osogbo, measuring 50 loads of sand to the site, by 100 feet for the sum of which eventually N30,000 from his friend, disappeared. I met with Mr Najib Olademeji on Mr Najib Oladimeji who June 25th 2002 and was told me that he knew given the receipt on April nothing about the 13, 2003. disappearance of the The retired soldier said gravel and sand on the he came back from Lagos land’’ in 2012 to find an He alleged that on e Mr uncompleted building on Rasak Balogun resold the the land. said land together with the He added, “I went there lorry load of gravel and at intervals to clear bush sand deposited on it, but from the land pending the later promised to time God will provide compensate him with money to build a house on another. it. During one of the He said, “I was intervals, I bought a lorry promised another plot of load of gravel and two land with the intervention

of well meaning people while he is not around. A man popularly called Landlord sent a message to me that the plot of land Razaq promised was ready and requested for the building plan from me with the aim to erect foundation on the land and I released the document to him. He there after collected the total sum of N74,000 for the purpose of making the foundation.

“My life was also threatened by the man called Landlord when I returned from Lagos to inspect the foundation and discovered that nothing was done on the land. And money collected from me was not refunded. The one plot of land given to me also disappeared.”

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When one of the alleged individuals simply called Baba Jebayokun was contacted by our correspondent, he said he was not the one that collected the land from him, adding that he just wanted to help him.

According to him, “What I knew was that Osunrotimi was asked to pay a sum of money which he has refused to pay”.

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A Show Of Shame T

…. We Have Been Vindicated

WO weeks ago, in endorsing the candidature of Dr Ajibola Basiru for the senate (Osun Central Senatorial district), this newspaper made a clarion call for the electorate to send well prepared, emotionally matured representatives like him to the legislative assemblies.

This is because attention has always disproportionately centered on election for the executive positions. Our endorsement of candidates such as Dr Ajibola has very little to do with party affiliation. It has to do with the preparation necessary for the vital work which needs to be done in a legislature in a democracy.

This disgraceful conduct of some miscreants hardly distinguished, dishonourable members of the national assembly two days ago has vindicated the foresight of our position.

The merits and demerits of the budget was not the issue. In fact we have serious reservations about the mental capacity of a lot of the dishonourables to interpret a balance sheet let alone comprehend a budget. This show of shame, alas, is a reflection of the emotional instability of those who cannot comprehend the enormity of the responsibilities placed on their fragile (inadequate, if we want to be in polite) shoulders.

President Buhari showed the expected maturity of a statesman in his comportment and rode the contrived

•Rowdy session at the National Assembly on Wednesday: This is what we want to avoid by endorsing matured candidates.

be very discerning about those they elect to the legislatures at every level.

No Governor or President can do the work alone. In a democracy, seasoned and discerning minds are needed in the legislature to fine-tune, advice and assist. We therefore have an obligation to our readers to continue to beam the searchlight on those running and to storm. Tellingly, he admonished the endorse those we feel will make a miscreants that “the world is looking at positive difference. us.” It is indeed a very sorry presentation of the country to the world.

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Security, A Duty For All Experiences have shown that insecurity has always been a major challenge during festive period, particularly, Christmas and New Year.

As we approach the period, the situation is likely not to be different this time.

It has been assumed that during festive period, many people would not be able to sleep with their two eyes closed due to one insecurity challenge or the other, particularly those who have no opportunity of having bodyguard, house guard or night guard.

The society mostly becomes scary during this period day and night, as people hardly feel free to move at their

convenient time because of undue harassment.

Based on this, the security agencies must double their efforts during this period to ensure that people and their properties are well

secured and protected from those who live only on violence, moreso that the 2019 general elections are approaching.

It is gratifying to hear recently from the state police command that festive period this time

around would be violence free, but it is not enough to talk, but to walk the talk by deploying operatives to areas that are known to be violent-prone or better still robbery-prone.

There have been cases of policemen conniving with criminals to perpetrate evil at the detriment of the ordinary people on the street, but unfortunately many of such officers are yet to be brought to book and this

to an extent has encouraged criminality.

Therefore, the security agencies should double their efforts in this regard.

Citizens must also be vigilant by ensuring that they report any suspicious movement to security agencies so that they will quickly rise to the occasion for all of us to be save in our neighbourhood.

We must all complement the efforts of the government and security agencies because, they can never be everywhere at the same time.

May God almighty safe us from the men of the underworld as we move to the festive period.

•ABISOLA BELLO, Osogbo, State of Osun.

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MAGAZINE The Rise And Fall Of OAU Sexfor-mark Lecturer, Akindele FRIDAY DECEMBER 21 - THURSDAY DECEMBER 27, 2018

The case of Professor Richard Akindele, the sex-for-mark sacked lecturer of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife is one of the celebrated cases of the year, as it attracted attentions. He met his waterloo when he insisted to have sex with one of his students, Monica Osagie for five times before upgrading her scores. His action eventually earned him six years in prison for four count charges to run concurrently for two years. SOLA JACOB and SIKIRU OBARAYESE write about his travail.

Professorship is the highest teaching position at any university and to be qualified as a professor is no doubt, not a tea party. However, for someone who has attained such position to crash, just like the case of the former lecturer of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Professor Richard Akindele over sex-for-mark scandal is not only unfortunate, but also shameful and disastrous.

Akindele's 27 years of service in OAU, out of which 10 years was spent as a professor went down the drain, as he met his waterloo.

April 29 was the day his travail started when a telephone conversation during which Akindele demanded to have sex five times with Monica Osagie, a Postgraduate Student on the Master of Business Administration Regular programme, before passing her, began trending on social media.

Osagie had called the Professor to inquire about his earlier demand for sex to pass her in a course that she supposedly failed, saying she was calling to confirm whether he was serious about having sex with her.

The lecturer in turn told the student that she would repeat the exam in the next academic session since she had refused to "take the opportunity" he offered her to have sex with him.

He responded: "I know what I meant. If you don't trust me forget about it. If I wouldn't do it, why should I give you audience in the first place. If I am not interested in doing it, I won't give you audience. The other person has come and I told her straight away because there is nothing I can do to bail that person out and her mark is even better than your own. The person scored 39 while your own is 33."

The lecturer subsequently asked her why she told him that she was on her period the day they met and he demanded sex and she responded, "I was truly seeing my period Professor Akindele", but the man told her to stop mentioning his name.

After a long conversation, Monica asked Akindele about the plan for the arrangement for her to have the sex so that she could avoid repeating the course, and he told her that they would have the first sex the next day and on four subsequent occasions.

"Is it not five we agreed? Our agreement is five," he said, "Is it B that you want to give me or C? Why would it be five times you will knack me?", she queried.

When the main character of the scene, Professor Akindele was having the conversation, he never knew that he was already in a trap until the audio was released and it began to generate furore.

After careful investigation of the matter, the management of the OAU on April 19 announced the suspension of Akindele, saying the panel investigating the matter had established that he was the lecturer in the audio.

According to the statement announcing the suspension, "The Vice-Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, has received and considered the interim report of the Committee set up to investigate the allegation of sexual harassment revealed in a recent audio recording" "In the interim report submitted to the Vice Chancellor, Professor Eyitope Ogunbodede, Professor Richard I. Akindele, of the Department of Management and Accounting, is now established to be the lecturer in the controversial 'marks for sex' audio recording.

The female voice has also been identified as that of

•Professor Akindele

•Monica Osagie

April 29 was the day his travail started when a telephone conversation during which Akindele demanded to have sex five times with Monica Osagie, a Postgraduate Student on the Master of Business Administration Regular programme, before passing her, began trending on social media.

nounced the sacking of the professor.

When many had thought that the end had come to the whole scenario after the sack of the former lecturer, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offence Commission (ICPC) came into the picture, arrested the randy lecturer and arraigned him before a Federal High Court in Osogbo.

He was charged on a four counts, bothering on alteration of age and demand for sex to pass his student.

The charge reads: "That on the 16th day of September, 2017 or thereabouts, you corruptly asked for sexual benefits for yourself from one Monica Osagie for a favour that would be thereafter shown to her by upgrading her academic record from fail to pass, thereby committing an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 8(1)(a) and 2 of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission Act 2000.

"That you solicited sexual benefits from the victim on the 16th of September, 2017 or thereabouts for a favour to be given to you, the act contrary to and punishable under Section 18 (b) of the ICPC Act. "That you deliberately concealed evidence, with the intent to remove parts of the conversation between you and the victim, contrary to Section 15 (1) and (2) of the ICPC Act. "That you falsified your age by saying under interrogation that you were born on April 19, 1961 while in your personal file retrieved from OAU, you claimed you were born on April 19, 1959, an act contrary to and punishable under Section 25 of the ICPC Act, 2000."

Though, he pleaded not guilty during his first time of arraignment, he was ordered to be remanded in prison custody, pending a formal application to be brought.

On November 27, his former bail application was heard and the court again adjourned till December 17 to allow the prosecution brings evidence against Akindele to justify why he should not be granted bail.

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Miss Monica Osetobe OSAGIE, a Postgraduate Student on the Master of Business Administration Regular programme.

"Although the Investigative Committee had invited both Professor Richard I. Akindele and Miss Osagie, only Professor Akindele had appeared before the Committee, while Miss Osagie is yet to appear or make any representation. The report indicated that many other witnesses appeared before the Committee and gave useful evidence. The University is making efforts to ensure that Miss Osagie appears before the committee so that it can hear her own side of the case and promptly submit its final report.

"Having regard to the gravity of the offence for which Professor Richard I. Akindele is found to be prima facie liable, the Vice-Chancellor, in line with the Code of Conduct for the University Community and acting under all the laws and regulations of the University enabling him in that regard, has directed that Professor Richard I. Akindele be suspended forthwith from the University, pending the final determination of the disciplinary case against him.

On April 24 Monica Osagie appeared before the OAU panel and told the university committee she passed but Akindele claimed otherwise to bait her into having sex with him.

Eventually, on June 20, the OAU management an-

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The Rise And Fall Of OAU Sex-for-mark Lecturer, Akindele •Continued on page 6 (WARDC) in standing by the victim to phasized. The aim of the organization access to good education, health as well guilty to guilty on the ground that the fight the course can never be overem- is to seek and promote women and girl as zero tolerance for sexual harassment child right via equal opportunity and two parties have decided to use Plea and domestic vioBargain to settle lence. the matter. This In a chat with the did not go well Director of the Cenwith the Presidtre, Dr. Mrs Abiola ing Judge Justice Maureen Onyetenu of a and even among teachers of secondary phone of the defendant and forfeit it to Akiode, she said M a u r e e n such cases are some the federal government, saying that senschools and someone must be made a Federal High Court, Osogbo has on Onyetenu who Monday sentenced the sex-for-mark scapegoat to shows to the society that sitive materials were discovered there of the factors that rejected the armilitate against girls former lecturer of the Obafemi "by soliciting sex to pass students is a during forensic. rangement beHe also urged the court to grant order, child education in Awolowo University (OAU) into six sin". tween counsels "Giving him custodian sentence is not releasing the mobile phone of the victim, the southern part of years imprisonment to run for two of the two parties the solution; this is dangerous to educa- Monica. the country. years. and sent him to She said, sexual Earlier in the morning, Justice tional system in Nigeria. The country is After considering the plea bargaining prison.

Onyetenu had stood down the case not producing the best again because entered and signed by Counsels, the harassment in parThe case of because Akindele, his counsel and the some students feel they can give sex to Judge said there is a need to deter other ticular thrives beAkindele and cause victims fear to ICPC counsel, Shogunle Adenekan lecturer to pass them." people because of the nature of the case.

Osagie is only an "The plea bargain is not absolute. The were not in court room but someWhile giving her judgment, she said, "A speak out because of eye opener to where else for a meeting, bargaining court still has discretion and in exercis- plea bargain was enter into by the pros- stigmatization, the ing that discretion, I insist that the act ecutor and the defense, but I have also believe that the iscorruption that on the case. has bedeviled At the resume hearing of the mat- must stop. This kind of issue is too ram- considered the nature, as well as the grav- sues would not be the higher citadel ter, the former lecturer admitted com- pant in our tertiary institutions. We send ity of this offence, as well as the act which prosecuted at the of learning in Nimitting all offences and changed his children to school; they come home tell- is prevalent in our country. law courts due to geria. Though, plea from 'not guilty' to 'guilty' to the ing us that lecturers want to sleep with "Our level of education in this country the lapses in inveshappening on four count charges brought against them", Justice Onyetenu lamented. tigation by the pois gradually fading off.

This court frown Counsel to the defendant, Omotosho him. daily basis, vicat this action and because of that, even lice or in most cases Subsequently, Counsel to the informed the court that the defendant though I am still very merciful, this court when the defendant tims are only ICPC, Adenekan, pleaded to court to has lost his job and has learnt his les- hereby sentence the defendant thus: on in the matter is waiting for who grant the accused the Custodian Sen- son. will bury the cat He also said, the University has dis- the first count, the defendant is sentence highly placed in the tence which will make him to walk and hurray! society. under watch, in bargain that covered the mistake in the marking of to 24 months imprisonment; on the secMonica's case "Sometimes, the Akindele will help on their investi- the examination paper of the victim and ond count, the defendant is sentence to delay in prosecution has opened the term of 24 months imprisonment; on the gation and efforts to expose others has concluded plans to compensate her. gate that all vicThe Counsel further told the court third count, the defendant is sentence to always makes the who perpetrate similar act. tims may speakEfforts by the defence counsel, that plans are ongoing to make offices term of one year imprisonment and on the victim to withdraw out.

Francis Omotosho and ICPC counsel of lecturers open by building the front fourth count, the defendant is sentence to the matter from The role term of one year imprisonment. Sentences court especially, the to persuade the court, to give the side with glasses at OAU. played by a nonindigents who have But, the Judge, who apparently not are to run concurrently." randy lecturer the Custodian sengovernmental She ordered that the phone of the de- no one to prosecute convinced with the prayer of the countence failed. organisation, their matters. This is fendant Samsung X8 should be forfeited sel, said "do you think they do it in the Justice Onyetenu frowned at the Women Advoto the Federal Government and the phone the essence of and bargain, insisting that the offence office? They go to hotels". cates Research Counsel to the ICPC, Adenekan, of the victim Samsung X4 should be re- one of the cardinal committed by Akindele was rampant and Documentaaims of WARDC. among lectures in higher institutions urged the court to confiscate the mobile turn to her. tion Centre

Randy Lecturer Sentenced To Six Years Imprisonment

CULTURE

Nigerian Museums And Nation Building

By Ogunwole Yemisi Rachael ICOM defines museum as a non-profit making permanent institution in the service of society and of its development, open to the public which acquires, conserves researches, communicates and exhibit for the purpose of study education and enjoyment of the tangible and intangible evidence of the people and their environment.

Among the crucial contents of tourism in Nigeria is the museum visiting culture and many states of the federation have facilities owned by the federal government and managed by the National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM) that can attract visitors from various walks of life.

The museum is one of the most important institutions for all countries in the world because it is an important destination for many travelers seeking to explore the potentials and God-given resources of the countries of the world.

One of the ways in which a country’s economy can be developed is through adequate revenue generation. This revenue generation can be further boosted through proper management of natural and cultural resources of the country.

Museums create possibilities for the growth of the economy of a country. It has been observed that museum visitors spend substantial amount of money when they visit. Restaurants, transports companies, hotels and the retail traders are the primary beneficiaries. Also, municipalities receive their share indirectly, for example, by increase in task revenue collected and increase in employment opportunities such as tour guides, drivers.

The museums and heritage sites in Nigeria are popular because of the unique artifacts and culture of the people they represent. The attractiveness of the Nigerian museums is not only based on the contents of their exhibitions, but als0 on their age, size, architectural designs that are peculiar to them and their reputation.

The collaboration between the educational sector and the museum can yield greater result and educational improvement when the Nigeria museum structures, artifacts and sites are properly managed and maintained The collaboration between the educational sector and the museum can yield greater result and educational improvement when the Nigeria museum structures, artifacts and sites are properly managed and maintained in the right standard like their counterparts in the world. Students acquire knowledge in the classrooms but they can gain more understanding when they get the chance to view the cultural and historic collections and evidence of history they have studied earlier. Also, when students visit the museums for excursion, they can be greatly inspired by the meanings behind several artifacts displayed in the museums and also get convinced to become relevant

in their own generations as a result of the narratives given by the museum workers about the good qualities of the past heroes and also help them to avoid the mistakes of some people in such narrative stories.

In the absence of vocational colleges and arts centers, museum can be helpful in taking roles of developing the artistic, managerial and operational skills within the creative and cultural industries. The museum can educate the people in their environments or localities by organizing seminars where useful traditional skills, knowledge, including making dye or tie and dye, local soap making among others can be shared. Thus, this makes more citizen of the country less dependent on

the government and more responsible citizens. Acquisition of cultural skills can also help to diversify the economy of Nigeria in such way that Nigeria can grow to be self-sufficient economically by bulk production and export of locally made cultural artistic products.

Nigerians love to have fun and the Nigerian culture is very much about celebrating life and promoting communities. The museum has social elements such as festivals which help very much in keeping with this need. During festivals, the people of the country can go to the museum to relive the stress they have acquired through some period of time by having fun. This can help to curb the growing rate of mental disorder in the country.

Furthermore, some museum visitors patronize various traditional temples which are often situated around the Nigerian heritage sites and museum environments hoping to learn about the culture’s gods or find solutions to their problems by using sacred objects or substances like the Osun river water, etc.

Multitudes of people from all over the world patronize the Nigerian museums in search of such sacred things in which they attach their faith. These help to improve the image of the Nigerian museums to the world and make the country relevant in the world.

In conclusion, the museum workers are directly involved in the team maintenance and management of the country’s cultural heritage, treasure and wealth therefore, their welfare should be ensured so as to efficiently discover, document, manage and maintain the relevance of the nation’s rich cultural heritage resources.

Also, it is essential to attract attention for the Nigerian museum and heritage and monument sites so as to maintain the interest already created by various means of communication.

• Ogunwole Yemisi is a Principal Assistant, Education officer I, Museums.

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Osun Governor Parleys CBN, Ministry For Development

By Khadijah Abdullah

the state has mining license which is not utilized.

Responding, the minister promised the ministry’s support for Osun to organise artisan miners and back the state to get the best out of its mineral deposit.

Bwari described the visit of the governor less than one month after assuming office, as “an indication of

Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Federal Ministry of Mines and Steel Development have assured the Osun government of support.

The state governor, Mr. the first quarter of 2019.

Gboyega Oyetola, received The governor, who noted the assurance at two that “Osun is home of separate visits to the CBN mining” told the minister governor, Mr. Godwin that the “local miners are Emefiele, and the Minister unregulated” and also that of Mines and Steel Development, Alhaji Bawa Bwari, at their offices in Abuja.

The governor told them

By Bisi Adesoye of the large deposit of mineral resources in many A retired police officer, now Chief Odole of Ilesa, parts of the state, especially gold which he said the state Chief Ayinla Jeje Oladele and his brother who parades himself as Oba Aloba of Iloba-Ijesa, Olalekan was yet to take its full Olanrewaju Oladele have been dragged to court for advantage. impersonation.

Oyetola sought support The police claimed that impounded by the police. for the Small and Medium The magistrate however Scale Enterprises (SMEs) Olanrewaju wears beaded and the Youth crown, use on his vehicle did not grant the request of E n t r e p r e n e u r s h i p plate number “Oba Iloba” the accused lawyer.

While speaking with Oba Programme of his which were not approved administration, saying the by Osun State Government. Ilesanmi Okikiola, the authentic When the case came up presumed state is planing to on Thursday before traditional ruler of Iloba streamline artisan mining.

Seeking support for his Magistrate B.O Awosan, said he was installed as Oba a d m i n i s t r a t i o n ’ s the representative of Iloba three years ago by agricultural programme, Attorney General was not Osun State Government.

He said he was given especially the plan to in court as a result of delay establish nine farm centers of police case file to get the part two traditional ruler in the nine federal office of Attorney-General and instrument of office and that his name had been constituencies of the state, for study.

At the hearing, the in Osun State Government he disclosed that he would revitalize Primary accused solicitor, Jola gazette.

According to him, the urged the Health Centres (PHCs) Akintola magistrate to compel the impersonation offence across the state.

He also revealed that he police to release the vehicle committed by Chief Odole would hold an Economic plate number belonging to of Ilesa and Olanrewaju Summit which will hold in Olanrewaju which was was reported to Obanla of

his seriousness and commitment to duty.

Also, Emefiele, who commended the governor for his plan to improve agriculture, said states should embrace agriculture to provide employment opportunities for their people and generate revenue.

The CBN governor said:

“I do not think states can’t be viable. They were selfsustaining in the days of regions. We‘ve abandoned agriculture. Everybody is now depending on oil.

States can be viable if they leverage on their advantage.”

Emefiele promised to support Osun state within the limit of CBN programmes, adding that

he had known the governor for many years as a man of integrity and competence when he was a private sector player.”

He said the plan to streamline the artisan miners and the youth entrepreneurship programme will receive the full support of the CBN.

Ilesa Chief, Brother, Dragged To Court Over Obaship Tussle

•Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun met with the Governor of the Central Bank, Mr Godwin Emefiele (CON) at Central Bank of Nigeria Headquarters, Abuja. This is to further build on the smooth working relationship between the Government of the State of Osun and CBN for the advancement of Osun economy.

Ilesa, Chief Oyekanmi Ogedengbe to avoid criminal litigation yet Chief Odole failed to reason along the line.

He said himself and

The former governor who led other members of the South-South National Peace and Reconciliation Committee of the APC, explained that the committee interacted and heard from leaders and concerned members of the party with a view to brokering peace as a result of grievances that trailed the last governorship, National Assembly and state Assembly primaries of the party in the zone.

T h e committee chairman said reconciliation was important in order to

address the issue of aggrieved party members as preparatory measures for a swift victory in 2019.

Addressing aggrieved aspirants in South South, Aregbesola said: ‘’I must commend you for the maturity you have exhibited by putting behind you the hurt to work for the victory of our party. It is obvious that the APC is winning 2019 elections. ‘’Therefore, I urge you to bury the agonies, pains and miseries of the past and remain true to the party because the victory of the party will drive

By Israel Afolabi Speaker, State of Osun House of Assembly, Dr. Najeem Salaam has urged all stakeholders in education sector to enhance quality of education through policy formulation and implementation.

Dr. Salaam made this known at a public symposium organized in his honour to mark the conferment of Doctorate Degree conferred on him by the department of Political Science, Obafemi Awolowo University IleIfe at his GRA resident in Osogbo.

He advised youths to seek knowledge that could further brighten their chances in their different endeavours and equip them to face all the challenges of life.

He described education and knowledge as a good weapon to fight illiteracy, challenges and poverty that may become barriers to their successes in future.

According to him, “knowledge is a weapon to fight all the challenges of life and beyond so we need to acquire it at all cost”.

He however used the opportunity of the occasion to reveal his experience in life to reach the level he acquired in education through the help

away all that’’.

The committee held a consultative and reconciliatory meeting with concerned leaders and members of the party between 10-13 of December 2018.

It went to Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River states.

With the intervention, the committee has reposition the party in the zone, having gone

through so many devastating experience.

The committee Chairman has therefore charged the aggrieved members of the party, irrespective of where their loyalty lies, to have forgiving spirit and be tolerant of one another to win the 2019 elections, saying. “If we must win the elections, we must be tolerant, and have a forgiving spirit among us.

ONIGBINDE MOBISOLA OLUFUNMILAYO

ADETUNJI SEGUN SODIQ

That I was formerly known and addressed as O N I G B I N D E MOBISOLA DADA, but now wish to be known and addressed as ONIGBINDE M O B I S O L A OLUFUNMILAYO. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

without Osun Government approval.

The case had been adjourned to January 9, 2019 for hearing.

Osun Assembly Speaker Counsels Stakeholders On Quality Education

Aregbesola, Others Restore Unity To APC In South-South

By Rukayat Ademola Former governor of Osun, Rauf Aregbesola and Governor of Kebbi State, Atiku Bagudu have commended aggrieved members of All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South South who lost out in the last primaries for not defecting to the opposition parties.

Odole are from the same ruling house but to be able to sell family land the former personally decided to instal Olanewaju as the Traditional Ruler of Iloba

That I was formerly known and addressed as SODIQ SEGUN SODIQ, but now wish to be known and addressed as ADETUNJI SEGUN SODIQ. All former documents remain valid.

Union Bank and General public should take note.

of people that surround him.

Meanwhile, the Chairman of the occasion Elder Eyitayo Omobowale in his remark described education as the most powerful weapon to fight poverty in the society.

He urged parents and guardians to give the best of knowledge to their children so as to be a better

person in future.

He said, “I want all parents and guardians to impart knowledge to their children and wards to help them become better citizens in future”.

However, the special guest of honour at the occasion who is also the deputy governor of the state, Mr. Adegboyega Alabi who noted that there should be next level in education in the state, also observed that it take discipline to excel in academics for those who want to be successful.

Industrialist Tasks Oyetola On Human Capital Development An industrialist, Chief Olaore Abiodun has tasked the Governor of the State of Osun, Mr Gboyega Oyetola to remain focus and concentrate on programmes that would bring succor to the lives of the people.

In his congratulatory immediate past message to the governor government in the state on his assumption of saying, the new governor office, Olaore who is the must also make impact by the ground Chief Executive Officer hitting (CEO), Double Hill running.

His words: “The Holiday Inn Iragbiji, Boripe local government continuity of the success of previous area of the state, said the the governor is known to be a administration is very workaholic, God fearing, important considering the amiable, intelligent, template already built by philanthropic, loving and the immediate past caring leader which he administration.

“We have absolute must demonstrate in the confidence in the current running of the state.

According to him, the governor to perform new administration in creditably in taking Osun Osun is expected to give to another level of more in terms of dividends upliftment while we also of democracy and believe that, Governor i n f r a s t r u c t u r a l Oyetola will deliver on his development which would mandate in the light of his enhance human capital wealth of experience as the immediate past Chief of development.

Chief Olaore, who is Staff” Chief Olaore stated.

He then enjoined the also the Akogun of IfonOrolu kingdom, said the entire people of the state to their people of the state had demonstrate elected Governor Oyetola, unflinching support to the considering the new governor in the state achievements made by the as he cannot do it alone.

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That I was formerly known and addressed as ADELABU MONSURAT OLUWADAMILOLA, but now wish to be known and addressed as AFEEZ O P E Y E M I OLUWADAMILOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

That I was formerly known and addressed as ISMAILA ADEWUYI, but now wish to be known and addressed as ADEWUYI ISMAILA AJANI. All former documents remain valid. FIRST Bank and general public should take note.

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A Cocktail Of Recent Happenings NYSC 2018 Passing Out Parade For 2017 Batch B Stream II Corp Members

Osun First Lady Celebrates End Of The Year Party With Kids Osun Speaker Bags Doctorate Degree From OAU

•Governor, State of Osun, Mr. Gboyega Oyetola, presenting certificate of best corp member to Mr. Adetunji Victor. With them is Coordinating Director, Ministry of Empowerment and Youth Engagement, Dr. Olatunbosun Awoyemi (2nd left); Osun State Coordinator, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Mr Emmanuel Attah, at the Passing out Parade of the Corp members of the NYSC, at the Orientation camp, Ede.

•Osun House of Assembly Speaker, Hon. (Dr) Najeem Salaam (left) being decorated as a PhD holder of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife by the Chancellor Etsu Nupe of Bida, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar..

By Gbenga Adeniyi

•Osun Deputy Governor, Mr. Gboyega Alabi (middle) in a discussion with the Governor’s Wife, Mrs Kafayat Oyetola (right) and representative of the state House of Assembly Speaker, Hon. Ajibola Akinloye (left) on the occasion.

PHOTO: SHOLA ADERINTO

By Sikiru Obarayese

•Cross section of corp members at the orientation camp, Ede.

It was a cheerful atmosphere at the Government House in, Osogbo, State of Osun as children across nooks and crannies of the state gathered for the End-of-The-Year party.

The event was organized by the Office of wife of the Governor in collaboration with the ministry of women, children and social affairs.

It was a fun galore as the children were exposed to music and had the opportunity to dance with the wife of

the governor. Each child also had the chance to take home gifts from the state first lady.

While addressing the children, the state first lady commended women for “the outstanding support during the process that brought in the new administration.”

She reassured the people of the state that the governor will give special attention to women and run an all inclusive people-oriented administration.

She thanked the people of Osun for

the support they have been giving Oyetola’s administration since he has assumed office in November, and urged them not to relent.

The first lady said, “Thank you for the continued love and affection for my husband. I assure you that our women will have special attention in the scheme of things under the administration. “ She said, “There are so many contending situations which challenge our desire to adequately take care of children.”

Speaker, State of Osun House of Assembly, Hon (Dr) Najeem Salaam is one of those who bagged the degree of Doctor of Philosophy from the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), IleIfe at its convocation on Friday.

Gathered at the event held at the University Auditorium for the convocation ceremony were, prominent traditional rulers,

Academics, politicians and who is who in the society.

Salaam’s family members, members and staff of Osun House of Assembly, his political followers, were also on ground to give political colouration to the event.

Thanking God for the successful completion of his doctorate programme, he thanked everyone who stood by him during the course of his academic pursuit.

•A cross section of graduands.

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•Corp members marching during the passing out parade.

•Wife of the Deputy Governor, Mrs. Titilola Alabi (left) discussing with the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Women, Children and Social Affairs, Mrs. Omolara Ajayi (right), during the programme.

•Cross Section of children during the programme.

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Untold Story Of Obaship Tussle In Edunabon •Palace Razed

By Sola Jacobs

Kehinde Oladepo was about to enter into the palace on Wednesday morning, the angry youth in the town touched the palace, so as to prevent from becoming the Salu of Edunabon, against what they called the majority wishes of the people who believed that he was unfit for the stool.

Osun Defender who visited Endunabon around 3.30pm on Wednesday saw armored vehicle and policemen sitting around the burnt palace, while the town looked deserted, but

The Obaship tussle between the duo of Kehinde Oladepo and Nasiru Adebayo both of Isiboni branch of Amoloja ruling house in Edunabon, Ife North East Local Council Development area have led the youth in support of one of the contestants to burn down the palace in the town.

Osun Defender government had approved investigation revealed that his nomination without following the demise of consulting the Ooni of Ife Late Oba Elijah Omoloye, who has the authority to the Salu of Edunabon who recommend and approve of Salu was a retired policeman, installation Kehinde Oladepo who was Edunabon traditionally.

It was gathered that as his nephew, also a policeman was supported by foremost kingmakers in the town, which earned him ticket to the stool.

It was further gathered

By Sikiru Obarayese that this did not go down Governorship candidate of the Action Democratic well with some youths in the ruling house, who Party (ADP) in the September 22 governorship election pledge their support for in Osun, Alhaji Moshood Adeoti has congratulated the Nasiru Adebayo, who they Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdurasheed Adewale believed, is more constant Akanbi, indigenes and residents of Iwo on the occasion and readily available for of the 2018 edition of the annual Iwo Day celebration. the people and youths of The congratulatory indigenes that are the Amoloja ruling house, message was contained in residents in the ancient than Oladepo who they a goodwill message issued town on the need to called a Lagos-based and signed on his behalf by continue to live together in policeman. his media aide, Mr Kayode unity, with a view to However, prior to the Agbaje and made available ensuring peace and time Adebayo decided to to newsmen. tranquility. go into seclusion to According to Adeoti, the He stressed that it is only essence of this year’s commence the traditional in an atmosphere of peace rites to the stool, his rival edition of the annual Iwo and tranquility that the Oladepo had gone into the Day celebration is a clarion ancient town can witness same seclusion, as he call to all sons and meaningful development. claimed that the state daughters, as well as non“I want to use this

with elderly people gathering in groups discussing the issue.

Relative peace had returned to the town, as Osun Defender learnt that

•The razed palace.

both Oladepo and Adebayo had fled and those who were injured in the clash Raphael Onifade, Seye Oyelade and Adekola Onifade are recuperating in an undisclosed hospital outside the town.

Some of the residents who spoke on anonymity said, the kingmakers should be blamed for the ugly development, as they should have consulted widely across various strata of the town, before supporting any of the contestants to the stool.

Iwo Day 2018: Adeoti Congratulates Oluwo, Indigenes, Residents opportunity to call on all and sundry, especially all residents of Iwoland on the need to continue to dwell together in peace without allowing religious or political sentiments to divide us.

“It is only in an atmosphere of peace and tranquility that Iwoland can witness meaningful development through our collective efforts,” Adeoti further stated.

He also congratulated the Iwo paramount ruler, the Oluwo of Iwoland, while wishing him more celebration of the occasion in good health and

Be Your Own Boss In my submission a fortnight ago, I emphasized on the need to retire early from paid employment which may eventually lead to retiring wealthy. Retiring early in itself is a process to the astounding goal which is for us to be financially independent. We all want to be financially buoyant in order to be able to take care of our responsibilities and live a decent life. But retiring early alone can only lead to, but not a guarantee for, becoming rich or wealthy unless certain formidable steps are taken.

The richest black man alive, Mohammed Aliko Dangote, has listed what one might refer to as Dangote’s Ten Commandments On Money. I have read several works on financial prosperity including a classic, The Science Of Getting Rich, by Wallace D. Wattles and published in 1910, but none has provoked a better and deeper thought or as practicable as Dangote’s submissions. By reading from his treatise and other sources, I have been able to sieve the following points: 1.

Go into a business for which you have passion.

This is most important and is the reason why it comes as first point. Quite a number of people go into certain businesses or vocations probably because they noticed that some friends or colleagues are into such and are thought or seen to be making good fortunes. They want to replicate the success. Nothing could be more damaging.

You are created unique. The fact that someone is successful in one business or area of life does not automatically translate to your own success even if you toe the same line. Why your passion is key is that when things go wrong, or you are facing the storm, your passion for the vocation— in the face of apparent difficulties, will keep you going, not looking back until success is achieved.

2.

Start small: one of the reasons why many will never start any business or vocation is their not wanting to start small. When you ask them why they have not yet started their long-held dream of going into a business, they give you a list of excuses among which are what they think they must do to start business: need for fat bank account, waiting for an uncle to help with cash, renting a shop or office in highbrow area, having enough money to pay retinue of staff, need of a car to move around to suppliers and customers etc. They fail to see that big things always start small. Like a big Iroko tree which was once a sprout, big businesses should, and, or must start small. Why? Starting small makes it possible for you to be at the top of the business with your meager resources. It guarantees your ability to take charge without having to rely on anyone, because no one will be ready to assist you. Most importantly, starting small will make it possible to withstand the inevitable turbulence which all businesses go through at inception, without having to close shop.

prosperity.

He also used the avenue to shower encomiums on the monarch on his style of leadership which has culminated into drastic overall development of not only Iwoland but all surrounding towns and villages.

Alhaji Adeoti also admonished the youths in the ancient town on the need to direct their youthful energies and God-given talents towards ventures that can positively transform their lives and shun attempts by anyone, no matter how highly-placed, willing to

use them as tools to truncate the peace of the town.

“I like to admonish our youths on the need to have a positive mindset about life and direct all their energies and God-given talents towards ventures that would further bring development to Iwo town and its environs.

“They should shun overtures from selfish individuals who don’t mean well for the town but may want to use them to truncate the current peaceful atmosphere of the town,” he emphasized.

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You are in business to satisfy need and not to make money. Making money is the end product or reward for your ability to satisfy needs of people. Where most entrepreneurs get it wrong and fail is when they put money at the forefront of their entrepreneurship. They will never make the money, because it is the urge to make quick profit that will drive them and people will see through them 3.

Sell or charge fees below the competition with equal or better quality. Another reason for starting smaill is that while you can produce same or even better quality of products or services as your competitors, your resource deployment will be extremely lower compared to those of the bigger companies that have been there before you, with high wage bills as well as other costs of production.

Your lower prices or fees will definitely attract higher patronage than the bigger companies.

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Look for needs to satisfy: No matter how passionate you are about a service or product, if it does not satisfy a need of majority of the people, it does not worth the while. Transportation and property businesses thrive in Lagos; catering services thrive in manufacturing complexes and industrial estates, etc. You are in business to satisfy need and not to make money. Making money is

the end product or reward for your ability to satisfy needs of people. Where most entrepreneurs get it wrong and fail is when they put money at the forefront of their entrepreneurship. They will never make the money, because it is the urge to make quick profit that will drive them and people will see through them. But if you put service and satisfying needs at the front burner, you will definitely make the money because people are always ready to pay for quality good products and services that satisfy their needs. Toyota brands are examples.

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Do not be discouraged by initial rejections: professional marketers know this for certainty that rejection is an inevitable part of business success. They therefore take rejection as part of the processes of success.

If you are introducing your new product or service, it is inevitable that it will face initial rejection. How you handle the rejection, positively or negatively, is what determines reversing the trend. Do not be discouraged. Rejection should, in fact, encourage you to dig deeper especially on what really your prospects want in your product or service delivery that will attract them to you. Never ever take rejection as personal. Their reasons for rejection may be in your pricing, product quality or packaging, etc.

Knowing what they want will encourage you to improve upon the product or service. The rejection may not even be due to the intrinsic nature of your product or service but because of the prospects’ loyalty to existing products or services. Your introducing this new service or product to them might have been seen as attempts at dragging them away from what they perceive as “the best” as at that time. You will need patience and innovativeness to attract them to your side. Coca-cola, I understand, sold only 25 bottles in its first year.

6. Constant Innovation: no matter how good your products and services are or you think they are, do constantly innovate or improve on them. Have what is called inspirational dissatisfaction all the time. It is a positive angle to being dissatisfied with the status-quo. No matter how high your products or services are praised, do never think you’ve reached that stage where you can stop adding value. Know for sure that competition is always tailing you from behind. And immediately you get satisfied by thinking you’ve gotten to the zenith, you get caught and overtaken by the competitions. Look at the GSM industry: each of the brands constantly innovate not only to get at your purse, but also to beat competitors in getting the best of the market.

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