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  • Student Pilot force lands aircraft in Kaduna – Air Force

    The Nigerian Air Force on Monday said a student Pilot force-landed a Diamond 40 Trainer Aircraft on the outskirts of Kaduna metropolis while “on a solo mission as part of flying training at the 401 Flying Training School, Kaduna.”

    Its Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Vice Marshal Olatokunbo Adesanya said in a statement issued in Abuja that the student pilot however sustained minor injuries and have been taken to a military facility for treatment.

    AVM Adesanya said: ” A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) student pilot has force landed a Diamond 40 Trainer Aircraft on the outskirts of Kaduna while on a solo mission, as part of flying training at the 401 Flying Training School, Kaduna.

    “The incident, which took place today, 19 March 2018, was as a result of an airborne emergency that could not enable the pilot fly the aircraft back to the Base. He therefore force landed the aircraft but with minimal damage to it.

    ” However, the student pilot, who was the only one on board, suffered minor injuries and is already receiving treatment at the 461 Nigerian Air Force Hospital, Kaduna.

    ” The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, has immediately directed the constitution of a board of inquiry to determine the exact cause of the incident while efforts are ongoing to recover the aircraft.”

  • Adesanya 10th memorial anniversary for May

    Adesanya 10th memorial anniversary for May

    Activities to mark the 10th anniversary of the death of the late elder statesman and pro-democracy activist, Chief Abraham Adesanya, will take place in May.  The organisers said the remembrance will feature a lecture on the state of the nation, the launching of a book of tributes and a memorial service.

    A statement by the chairman of the publicity committee, Prof Adebayo Williams, described Adesanya as “a great Nigerian nationalist, exemplary Yoruba patriot and leader, statesman, philosopher, moral avatar and illustrious chairman of the Afenifere and National Democratic Coalition (NADECO).”

    The publicity committee called for “contributions to the book of tributes from the public as well as friends, associates, acquaintances, admirers, well-wishers and fellow travellers of Senator Abraham Adesanya.”  The contributions, expected to reach the committee not later than March 6, are to include “scholarly expositions, reminiscences, tributes, eulogies, poetry, memorabilia and rare pictures and other exotica,” and should be between 500 and 1,000 words.

    All contributions should be sent to adebayow@hotmail.com or the Chairman, Abraham Adesanya 10th Memorial Committee, 27 Lawani Street, Abule-Ijesha, Yaba, Lagos.

  • Cultural education stimulates mental development in children, says Adesanya

    Mothers have been urged to culturally educate their children as this would aid the mental development of their children. This was unveiled by Mrs. Níkèé Adésànyà, a YoruÌbaì writer at the just concluded edition of YoruÌbaì Laìko)Ìtun, the quarterly cultural renaissance programme, held at Ethnic Heritage Centre, Ikoyi, Lagos.

    According to the author of Òdún Á Yako, Àbèké Òréke, Kókó-omi and other books said cultural education is a fundamental part of learning as many foreign cultures have negatively impacted on our culture.  In her words, “we have the opportunity to correctly educate our children from childhood so that they can challenge discussions that are not in tune with our culture. The uniqueness of each language is in their words as such it should not be assumed that languages can find their direct transliteration.”

    The Yoruba Cultural and Language Advocate equally stressed that the mother tongue plays a very important role in stimulating the mental development of children because thinking is easier in one’s mother tongue than in any foreign language.

    “Children should also be allowed to relate with their peers by engaging in cultural activities like “Ere Osupa” literary translated into Tales by Moonlight because it encourages children to learn role playing and other valuable lessons that portrays the virtues of Omoluabi which is renowned among the YoruÌbaìs,” she added

    While collaborating the author, Mr. Segun Adebayo, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Ogun State on Facility Management, added that the understanding of YoruÌbaì language has opened many opportunities to YoruÌbaìs in the diaspora. He appealed to people in the Six Western YoruÌbaì states to promote the language from their households and project it to the world as a treasured heritage.

    This edition of YoruÌbaì Laìko)Ìtun was dedicated to Ms. Iyabode Aboaba, the Matron of the show who recently clocked 70 and all hardworking women who have carved a niche for themselves in the promotion of YoruÌbaì culture, craft and have been able to support their families and the society at large through it. Other highlights of the programme include singing folksongs about motherhood.

    Participants at the show were drawn from corporate and social Nigeria.

     

     

  • PDP has become regional party, says Adesanya

    PDP has become regional party, says Adesanya

    The Publicity Secretary of All Progressives   Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Omo’ba Abayomi Adesanya, has said that the emergence of Chief Uche Secondus as the National Chairman of the  People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has turned the opposition party into a regional party.

    Addressing reporters in Akure, the state capital, he said some powerful forces have hijacked the party structures from its founding fathers, with the help of his allies Secondus, Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike and Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose for selfish interest.

    Adesanya said: “It is on record that  the singular action of President Jonathan in the build up to the 2015 general elections to impose himself on the PDP, when he prevailed on the leadership of the party to print only one presidential nomination form  solely for himself,  was the hammer that finally nail PDP’s coffin.

    “The funeral outing took place during the just concluded December 9 convention. The former President disenfranchised other prospective aspirants from  exercising their franchise in the 2014 PDP presidential primary. It is obvious to the whole world that PDP lacks internal democracy.

    “It is crystal clear to Nigerians that, the “Leopard” of PDP can never change it’s spots. The so-called convention was characterised by high level of impunity, monetisation, corruption, lack of internal democracy, which have become thorns in PDP’s flesh for so long, and have inflicted so much injuries on the body polity during it’s 16 years rule.”

    Adesanya said the self-acclaimed largest political party in Africa has ended up in the belly of self-centered political jobbers from the Southsouth and the Southeast.

    He added: “The country needs a very formidable and viral opposition political parties for a better political development, but certainly, not the PDP.”

     

  • Sterling Bank honours Adesanya for meritorious service

    Sterling Bank Plc has celebrated its former Executive Director, Corporate and Institutional Banking, Lanre Adesanya, who recently retired from the bank after a 30 years meritorious service.

    The retirement dinner was graced by directors, senior executives, shareholders, business associates and the retiring executive director’s family members. The celebratory dinner tagged: Let’s Celebrate our Legend held in Lagos.

    Managing Director/CEO Sterling Bank Plc, Yemi Adeola, said it was a night to celebrate an icon who had worked non-stop for 30 years with the bank at both international and local levels and had traversed the length and breadth of the country in the course of his career. He enjoined families, shareholders and customers of the bank to celebrate the retiring executive director.

    Also, speaking on the occasion, Chairman of the bank, Asue Ighodalo, said the bank would miss Adesanya very much because of his immense wealth of experience, contacts and demeanor, which he used to bring to bear on issues during board meetings.

    He remarked that when the board met about two weeks ago, nobody could sit on Adesanya’s chair because of the enormous respect other directors had for him, adding that Lanre is truly a great guy who lightens up moods at meeting. “The bank will miss you terribly but we know you are just a phone call away. We are truly grateful to you and we will miss you in the board room. Lanre, I thank you for being Lanre, I thank you,” Ighodalo said in an emotion laden address.

    Ighodalo also praised his wife, Mrs. Olatundun Adesanya, for supporting her husband to excel in his official duties to the bank, adding, “all our thanks go to you.”

    In a citation on Adesanya, Executive Director, Corporate and Investment Banking, Kayode Lawal, said: “With faith, discipline and selfless devotion to duty, there is nothing worthwhile that you cannot achieve.” Lawal dwelt on the biography, education and contributions of Adesanya to Sterling Bank, remarking that he is a one of a kind gentleman who is soft-spoken, kind-hearted, and a pillar of hope to many people; his contributions to Sterling were immeasurable.

     

     

     

     

  • Praises as The Nation man Adesanya retires

    Praises as The Nation man Adesanya retires

    After 10 years of active service, the Head Planner in the Production Department of Vintage Press Limited (publishers of The Nation), Mr Frederick Adesoye Adesanya, aka Baba Fred, has retired voluntarily.

    Mr. Adesanya was joined by members of his family and members of staff of The Nation to celebrate his retirement at the premises of the company’s corporate headquarters in Lagos.

    The Nation’s Deputy Editor, Mr Lawal Ogienagbon described Mr Adesanya as a brother, adding that “Mr Adesanya’s work ethic were highly commendable.

    “We fight but play together; he knows his job and I am happy for him. He has worked, retired, but he is not tired. He has gone through thick and thin but he kept it on and ensured the job gets done,” he said.

    He expressed his happiness that the retiree is healthy, strong and does not look his age.

    “I have a lot to say about him and I am happy that he has seen today. Many people, not as old as he is are gone, even those younger. I thank God for his life and pray his retirement will be the beginning of a new dawn in his life,” he said.

    The Nation’s Group Business Editor, Mr Simeon Ebulu, said Mr Adesanya left a legacy of hard work and diligence in the Production Department of the newspaper.

    “He enjoyed everything about his work and you can never find him angry because he was always busy,” Mr. Ebulu said.

    Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), The Nation chapter, Mr Musa Odoshimokhe, thanked the retiree for serving the company diligently, adding that Mr Adesanya would always go the extra mile to get things done despite the odds.

    Supervisor of the Graphic Artist, Mr Wasiu Odunsi, congratulated the retiree, saying he was always ready to take up responsibilities.

    One of the graphic artists, Mrs Angela Echefu, described the retiree as her friend, saying he was always there for all.

    In his response, Mr Adesanya said he enjoyed working for The Nation, adding that he tried his best on the job.

    He thanked all members of staff for the love shown him on his retirement, saying, despite the challenges, they have been supportive.

  • Adesanya: Mimiko wants to create problem for Akeredolu

    Adesanya: Mimiko wants to create problem for Akeredolu

    The Publicity Secretary of the Ondo State All Progressives Congress (APC), Abayomi Adesanya, has alleged that Governor Olusegun Mimiko may create problems for his successor, Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN), by awarding questionable road contracts across the 18 local governments.
    He urged the governor to halt the plan to award the contracts, saying that his contributions to the state should now be limited to the transition process.
    Adesanya said in a statement that N450m has been earmarked for the emergency projects, which may increase the burden of the new governor after assuming the reins.
    He said if the contract was awarded under the guise of grading roads, it may pale into the looting of the treasury.
    Adesanya stressed: “We have learnt that the governor has approved N25 m for each local government chairman for the grading of roads in their domains. We are of the view that the local government administrators will only have access to N2 m each per local government while someone will get kickback of N23 m from each local government.
    “The money is scheduled to be disbursed next week from the state treasury. The APC wishes to alert the general public to the desperate efforts of the out-going government to loot the treasury. We also wish to caution civil servants to desist from conniving with officials of the out-going government to steal the resources of the state.
    “All the detailed activities and documentation of the out-going government are at our disposal. We have been closely monitoring the actions and activities of Governor Olusegun Mimiko since November 2016, especially the last minute contracts and the disbursement of funds.”

  • Art not for the elite alone -Adesanya

    Over 250 variety of artworks are set to be sold between the ranges of N5,000 to N200,000 at the MydrimAffordable Art Show, which is scheduled to run for two weeks. The showwill be featuring thirty-eight artists who are mostly emerging artists, including renowned artist, Bruce Onobrakpeya.

    The show will open on Friday, June 3 at the gallery in Ikoyi, Lagos, and will close on Saturday, June 18.Mrs. SinmideleAdesanya, the gallery owner, while briefing the press recently in Lagos, said the concept, though may be simple, yet unique in which anyone can find good paintings, sculptures, bead works and mixed medium, under one roof at affordable price. “People see art as an elites thing, we want to remove thatmind set.Anyone can be an art collector, whatever the budget or taste,” she said.

    Adesanya said the show aims to appeal to and make art accessible for all, especially the youths who want to be art collectors. With little money they can start collecting form the affordable art show. She said the show will be an opportunity and a rewarding experience for young collectorswho will be buying their first artwork. We are trying to get young people to buy artworks, something of value.”

    The show according to her, also aims to helpingdevelop the career of the young artists, who will be participating in the show. Most of the participating artists aremainly young artists who just left school five years ago.”We have young artists who are gasping, they have this talent but they are not recognised,” she pointed.

    “The gallery has over the years promoted young artists and the show is to give them the opportunity to showcase their talent. They will have their work sold at a reasonable price which is why we call it the affordable art show. We are trying to also encourage young people to invest their money on something of value,” said Philomena Bestman, the gallery manager.

    Bestman said instalment is accepted which is to encourage young collectors. “We are promoting young artists, and in promoting them we are displaying their works and as well as encouragingyoung collectors to buy to artwork.”

    Work which will be on view are Sunset, The Review, The Spot, Forgive is Devine, Oshodi Memories, My Eyes is Fixed on You, But Some are More Equal than Others, and a lot more. Participating artists are Joshua Nmesirionye, Johnson Uwadinma, ChineduOgakwu, OlufemiKayode, ChisomOkeke, ChineduUzoma, SalakoOlajide, Blessing Joejim, SeyeMorankinyo, Gerald Ike Chiemezie, OlufemiOyewole, etc.

  • Adesanya: APC ’ll rebuild Ondo

    Adesanya: APC ’ll rebuild Ondo

    Omo’ba Abayomi Adesanya is the Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress(APC)in Ondo State.He spoke with DAMISI OJO on the governorship election in the Sunshine State and other partisan issues. Excerpts:

    This is election year in Ondo State. What are your expectations?

    We are eagerly waiting for the governorship election, as Ondo State is now an ‘election’ state. Governorship elections in Nigeria are now staggered into almost every two years. We believe the present leadership of INEC will not be biased, but will conduct a credible election in the state, making it difficult or almost impossible for any desperate politician to inject names into the voters’ register. The reality is that the Mimiko led LP/PDP government in the state is a spent force that has expended all its  ‘maradonic’ cards and tricks. The people are tired of governor Mimiko-led government known to be deceitful and corrupt to mention but a few. There are lots of consultations going on at the moment among our party leaders and other leaders, which will eventually culminate in mass exodus from within Ondo PDP to the APC. This will further weaken the political structure of the already bartered image of the ruling PDP in Ondo State. So, our preparations are in top gear and we are battle ready for the election. It will amaze you to know that we have set in motion on internal mechanism to forestall rancour and to conduct a free and fair primary election ahead of the people oriented gubernatorial election. Once we get it right at the primary election, then, we are good to go.

    The APC is parading no fewer than 205 aspirants. What is the implication of this?

    Implication? It has none. That is the beauty of democracy. It shows that our party has prospects and it is a party to beat, where progressive minded people can realise their visions and dreams. No one will want to invest his/her time and hard earned resources in a venture or project that is dead or in comatose on arrival and ready for final funeral like PDP in Ondo State. That means you already know the result from the beginning.

    APC will conduct free, fair, transparent and credible primary election in Ondo state. So, our highly esteemed aspirants have nothing to fear. I can only urge them not to embark on hate campaigns in the interest of our great party and the larger interest of the good people of Ondo state that are yearning for change. The people are already looking up to us as the best alternative to unseat the Mimiko’s anti-people’s LP/PDP led party in the state.

    There are groups and factions within the party, which may be inimical to the success of the party. How will the unity come?

    No! no! no! there are no factions in Ondo state APC. That insinuation is not correct! We are not polarized. We do not have that in our party. We are structured on ideology and principle, centered on selfless services to the people of the state and members of our party. The caliber of individuals we parade in our party are principled and highly successful in their various fields of endeavor. So, I believe no one is pursuing personal agenda that could factionalize the party. Though, there are interest groups in Ondo APC and grouping is one of the ingredients of democracy and politics. But, they must have common goals, aims and objectives in consonance with the party’s policies and constituition. We must not allow groups to degenerate into factions. So, in Ondo APC, we are more united than ever.

    What about those prominent PDP members that have defected to the APC? Won’t they rock the boat and bring misfortune to the party?

    Sincerely speaking, majority of those who defected to our party from the PDP are progressive minded personalities, who we believe will add values to the party. Don’t forget that our party’s constituition is clear as regards the rules governing its operations. The people you are talking about are aware of the rules. We believe they cannot bring misfortune to the party like Governor Olusegun Mimiko who destroys every political parties he joins. During Adefarati, he destroyed AD for PDP and later destroyed PDP for LP during Agagu’s regime. But, Ondo PDP was able to survive his tsunami then, because of the Presidential umbrella of PDP at the centre. Now, Governor Mimiko is back in PDP, with deadly political virus, ‘Ebola’, the party is faced with massive defeat experienced in the south west that he coordinated for the 2015 presidential election. As if that is not enough, since he emerged the PDP Governors forum chair, the party has been jumping from one frying pan to another fire and one crisis leading to another.

    I can assure you, mark my words, PDP will cease to exist by 2019 general elections because the corruption that brought them together, which was the bane of Nigeria’s problems, will soon be completely uprooted by Buhari’s people’s government. PDP cannot survive without corruption. The Party is corruption personified.

    What should people and APC supporters be expecting from the primary election?

    Members of our party should expect a rancour-free exercise. Our party has the record of conducting the most credible Presidential primary election in the political history of  Nigeria. That was when the Party (APC) had won the Presidential election. We will domesticate this template in Ondo State. Unlike PDP who endorsed Goodluck Jonathan as their sole Presidential candidate, shut doors against other aspirants. I remembered I wrote a press release titled “Jonathan Endorsement, Glorification Of Failure”. Same thing will replicate itself in Ondo PDP.

    The good people of Ondo should be expecting good governance from our party. We won’t just sit in the Government House and take decisions for the people. We shall plan with the people and execute developmental projects for the people. The APC will run a transparent government in Ondo State. It is criminal when a Governor hides the finances of the State from the people. Our party will not engage in such act. And the government of APC in Ondo State will implement the manifestos of the party on education, health, security, human empowerment and others. ?By the time we take over government, our prime focus shall be to develop infrastructures, agricultural sector, revive all ailing industries and put the Sunshine State back on the path of sustainable development.

  • Amosun confirms Adesanya OOU VC

    The Ogun State Governor and Visitor to Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has confirmed the appointment of Prof Saburi Adejimi Adesanya as the Vice-Chancellor of the Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye in substantive capacity with immediate effect.

    Adesanya, a Professor of Pharmacognosy was appointed the Acting Vice-Chancellor of the institution on July 27, 2012 by the OOU Governing Council.

    According to a release issued last Friday by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Taiwo Adeoluwa, the Vice-Chancellor was described as an erudite scholar with a teaching experience spanning almost three decades in the University system.

    Adesanya became a professor in 1996 and was the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife from 2009 to 2012. He has over 40 publications in international and local journals to his credit.