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  • Clinton’s former aide for Abuja seminar July 10

    A former White House Political Director/Assistant to former President Bill Clinton, Mr. Craig Smith, will be speaking in Abuja to women political leaders/women aspirants on ‘Preparing to run” on Thursday, July 10 at an international seminar on Political Advertising, Perception Building and Voter Education.

    The international seminar, which will hold at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, will be chaired by Independent national Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega, as part of the 41st Annual General Meeting/Congress of the Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria (AAAN).

    Robina Namusisi, Resident Country Director (Nigeria) for International Republican Institute (IRI), Robina Namusisi, said women who intend to seek elective offices will have a chance to engage Mr. Craig Smith on how to surmount the unwritten limitations placed by the system and still clinch the party’s ticket.

  • Enactus hits community with empowerment seminar

    Members of the Entrepreneurship Action in Us (ENACTUS) Club at the Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State, have organised free empowerment seminar for residents of Emure community.

    The seminar was held at Community Grammar School, Emure Ile, Ondo State.

    No fewer than 40 members of the community were trained on how to produce detergents and allied products, including strategies to market the products.

    Residents were taught how to make liquid dish wash, disinfectant and toilet wash.

    Speaking to CAMPUSLIFE, Joseph Adebowale, the group leader, said:  “We discover a passion that if unleashed can inspire others to fulfil their dreams. We discover innovations that will make people live a healthier life, which can also be a source of income if properly harnessed. We discovered a problem at Emure-Ile community and decided to provide solutions. We targeted the people of this community that live below one dollar per day and we decided that the best way to empower their men and women is to train them on what will help the community and boost their income,” he stated.

    Its Faculty Advisor at the institution, Mr Akintan Akinyemi, said: “Considering the relevant economic, social and environmental factors, the seminar is bound to improve the quality and standard of living of the participants. We empower people in need by applying business and economic concepts and and entrepreneurial approach to improve their quality of life and standard of living.”

     

  • Seminar for elected officials

    Seminar for elected officials

    In a bid to instill leadership principles in the newly-elected officers in Anambra, the Commissioner for Local Government, Mrs. Enemo Azuka has organised a seminar for council chairmen, their deputies and councillors. The seminar was in partnership with Anambra Rebirth led by Dr Okey Ikechukwu.

    The inaugural retreat on values and leadership was held on January 24 at the Women Development Centre, Awka. Its theme was “Call to Service: Re-inventing Leadership and Local Government Administration in Anambra State.

    The event was chaired by retired Chief Judge of the state, Justice G. U. Ononiba.

    In attendance at the event were the Governor-elect, Chief Willie Obiano, his deputy Dr Nkem Okeke, all traditional rulers and Presidents-General in the state as well as Governor Peter Obi who was accompanied by members of the state Executive Council led by Secretary to the State Government, Oseloka Obaze.

    In his remarks, Governor Obi said two major challenges which the Nigerian society is experiencing were insults on those in leadership positions and disloyalty. He noted that those who think they were hurting the personality of President Jonathan by unnecessarily attacking and criticising him were invariably hurting the feelings of Nigerians.

    According to him, what is lacking in Anambra’s and Nigerian politics is loyalty.

    “Some think that they are hurting the personality of President Goodluck Jonathan but their action is, in essence, hurting Nigerians,” Obi said.

    He urged the elected council chairmen and councillors to partner with and support government’s policies and programmes; even as he urged them to work towards lifting the well-being of the people who elected them into office.

    Governor Obi urged the councillors-elect in the 21 local government areas of the state to be team players with their chairmen rather than scheming for their impeachment, adding that he is pitying his successor, Chief Willie Obiano who will, on March 17, assume office as governor of Anambra State. This, he said, is because Anambra people will blame him for everything that goes wrong in the state whether he is responsible or not.

    He said he would take time to rest from the busy schedules of administering the state for eight years after he hands over to Obiano. He added that Obiano will, however, be lucky that he (Obi) has done some jobs in the state and would have to start from somewhere.

    “When I was sworn in as the governor in 2006, there was nowhere to start from. I asked them where the governor’s office was and they said there was none. I enquired about where I will live and govern and they said none. Even this place was burnt down and to make matters worse, there was no one to hand over to me.” Obi said.

    He called on the elected chairmen, vice-chairmen and councillors to ensure that they provide benefits of democracy to the people of their localities.

    Governor-elect Chief Willie Obiano was service-ready as he adopted the teachings of all the speakers.

    Earlier in his address, the chairman of the occasion, Justice Godwin Ononiba (rtd) said that the seminar was designed to sensitise the elected chairmen and councillors on the right values for service.

    “You are reminded that you are now addressed as honourables and you must therefore understand that it means good name, reputation and nobleness of mind. I have never seen this kind of seminar before in my entire career in the legal service in Anambra State. The resource persons are wonderful. This is to refocus the newly elected leaders at the local government level. This is a mentoring role for leaders to enable them to showcase the best practices as obtained all over the world. Leaders are custodians of values and must live by examples,” Ononiba said.

    He congratulated Governor Obi on his resolve to conduct the election despite opposition, saying that that the seminar was designed to give the newly-elected politicians focus on right values and service delivery.

    There were several lectures presented at the seminar and they dwelt on values and leadership.

    In his lecture entitled “The Local Government Chairman as a Gardner: Lessons in Leadership,” Dr Okey Ikechukwu, Chairman Anambra Rebirth Organisation challenged the elected officials to maintain political loyalty.

    “You must retain you natural habit by not allowing your new office ruin to your health, relationship with people and God.

    “You must explore the value of excellence and remember that you are not in office to serve yourself,” Ikechukwu said.

    The chairman also advised the elected officials to pay attention to selecting competent aides and promote stakeholders’ co-operation among their people.

    “Let your vision come from your mission and the understanding of why you are in office,” he stressed.

    In his lecture entitled “Challenges of Good Governance in the Face of Wrong Public Expectations,” Prof. Ben Osisioma of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka equally challenged the elected officials on values and leadership qualities.

    “Focus on a government that protects the weak in the society and be men of good characters.

    “”We need leaders who will unleash the creativity of our people and build on their strength; eschew religious bigotry and ensure equity and fairness at all times,” the Prof. of Accountancy stressed.

    Other lectures entitled “Good Polling as Pre-condition for Good Governance,” “Custodian Role of Local Government Chairmen,” and “Values-based Leadership for People-centred Development” were presented by various speakers.

    Monsignor Jerome Madueke, Director of Communications Catholic Diocese of Awka demanded that the elected men and women should allow their cultural, social and religious values uplift the positions they are occupying rather than diminish it. He challenged them to be self-reformed in accordance to their new roles of service as they were called for service and not self-aggrandisement and frivolous living.

    For Prof. Obiora Francis Ike, Vicar-General Enugu Catholic Diocese who spoke an Igbo language despite having stayed over 30 years abroad with more than three Doctorate degrees in Philosophy said Anambra State has been a reference and the restoration of Igbo culture and tradition as well as language should start with Anambra State, even as he lamented the decay in culture and tradition of Ndigbo which has assisted the loss in language.

    He decried the violence that is raging in the Northern Nigeria, pointing out that a visiting Bishop from Maiduguri said that, of his 52 churches, only two were still standing as bombs have destroyed other 50 edifices. He also lamented the killing of 1.5 million children in Igbo land during the Biafra civil war.

    He said nothing has destroyed our culture and tradition like buying of certificates, grades and scores by students with the aid of parents and lecturers who should know better. He called for a rethink and rebirth of characters and priorities.

    Prof. Ike told the audience that the greatest problem facing the country now especially Ndigbo and Anambra State in particular is problem of poverty of the mind which is selfishness. He urged Ndigbo to go back to their values and ethos for the sake of posterity.

    On his part, Prince Nnagozie Ochi, Project Director / Chief Social Architect of Bridges to Goodness (B2G), a human infrastructure development organisation, harped on the need for equitable character exhibition by the new leaders through fairness and justice in decision taking.

    In the past year, Anambra State Government has held a series of retreats for senior government officials in Enugu and Johannesburg, all aimed at enhancing service delivery output.

    Reacting to what he referred to as a “well-packaged and salutary retreat,” SSG Oseloka H. Obaze commended the planners and said Governor Obi bought into the idea “since it would allow the newly elected officials to hit the ground running.”

    A newly sworn in councillor, Mr. Jude Atupulazi from Nimo Ward, Njikoka Local Government Area Mr. Paul Nnatuanya from Ebenebe Ward Awka North Local Government Area commended the governor for organising such seminar, adding that he has been uplifted and motivated.

  • Peace seminar gets deadline

    Management of Tolerance Academy, a mobile peace-building centre, has extended the deadline for application into its Season Three Leadership Certification programme for students, to January 10, 2014.

    Speaking to CAMPUSLIFE, the Curator of the academy, Ayodele Obajeun, said the application was extended to give room to students who would be returning to school early January, noting that female applicants would be given special attention.

    CAMPUSLIFE gathered that the event is a one-week residency leadership training organised by the academy in collaboration with the United Nations Alliance for Civilisation and Youth Development Centre, Federal Ministry of Youth and Developmet, Osun State.

    A total of 40 undergraduates from Nigeria’s six geoploitical zones would be selected to participate in the propgramme. Applicants are expected to upload their detailed curriculum vitae on the organistation’s website.

    “Selected applicants would be notified between January 11 and 15. The programme holds between February 16 and 22. I enjoin youths who are desirous of a peaceful and prosperous Nigeria to take advantage of the training and play their role in intra and inter-ethnic integration in the country,” he said.

    Obajeun said the training would assist the nation’s efforts at combating violence and promote peace in the country.

  • Group holds seminar for Youths

    Minds and Moments Initiative, a non-governmental organisation, has held a motivational seminar for youths with the theme: Setting the track. It held at Royal Bird Hotel, Akure, the Ondo State capital.

    Some of the facilitators, who spoke at the event included Dr Wilson Thomas, Olusola Amusan, Awi Ayodele and Michael Malomo.

    While challenging youths to be creative and not rely on government for jobs, Dr Willson said: “It is only in Nigeria that we have people relying on the government to put food on their table and that is certainly not possible. The development of every nation is a collective responsibility of every individual. Without the people, there can never be a nation. The people make the nation.’’

    Olusola Amusan, a staff member of Orange FM in Akure, challenged youth to take positive steps in moving the country forward.

    “If every individual can take positive steps towards bringing about positive changes, the change we need will eventually come. In Nigeria, things are the way they are simply because people have refused to take responsibility and that has made them to be a liability to the nation,” he stated.

    Awi said: “For Nigeria to develop, certain principles, beliefs and mindset need to change. Youths must rise up to take necessary steps that are geared towards bringing the needed change. We must be ready to contribute our own quota towards the development of our country.”

    Malomo, a presenter with Adaba Fm in Akure, identified leadership as the bane of the present Nigeria.

    He said: “It is our duty as youths to choose passionate and selfless leaders in different leadership positions. We need leaders that truly understand what leadership is all about. We need leaders that can distinguish between serving people and serving their personal interests.’’

    Speaking to CAMPUSLIFE, the convener, Joel Adeniyi, said: “The event was organised to change the mindset of the youths prepare them for the task of nation building,”

     

  • Indomie organises fifth teachers seminar

    Indomie organises fifth teachers seminar

    Teachers have been urged to improve their interpersonal skills to enhance their productivity in and out of the classroom.

    This advice was given to 2,500 teachers who attended the fifth yearly teachers’ seminar organised by Dufil Prima food, manufacturers of indomie noodles at the University of Lagos (UNILAG).

    Public Relation and Event Manager Mr Tope Ashiwaju, said the seminar with the theme: ‘Effective interpersonal skills; A tool for teachers’ success,’ was geared towards creating a better future for children and equipping teachers with the needed skills that would enhance their careers.

    Addressing the teachers, the lead speaker, Dr Raimi Moronfolu, a lecturer in the Department of Physical and Health Education, UNILAG advised the teachers to create a conducive environment that can help foster productive learning and interaction.

    He stressed that the environment consists the active and passive relations, adding that the latter represents parents and community which have greater influence in the school than the pupils.

    He also urged them to be good to their pupils.

    He said: “As a teacher, you must be fair to every of your pupils; you must give everyone fair opportunities to excel. You must have the team-building skills; do not divide your class. Also be a good observer; you need to understand their mood.”

    Moronfolu also urged them to be good listeners and be cordial with other teachers.

    “You must listen to your pupils. Some pupils are more exposed than their teachers. So, there is nothing wrong with adding to your knowledge.

    You should have a good relationship with your fellow teachers. You should be concerned with what they say about you. Do not dominate others; respect every teacher, accept their weaknesses and appreciate their strengths. You must complement each other,” he added.

    He admonished the teachers to be problem solvers and role models.

    “Your personalities matter; be role models to your pupils. Always be innovative and bring varieties to the class. You should support your pupils’ avoid favouritism in class. Motivate them. Do not use derogative statement to qualify a child. Have positive perception towards every child,” he advised.

    Earlier, the Lagos State Commissioner for Education, Mrs Olayinka Oladunjoye, who was represented by Mrs Kofoworola Alli, a Director in the ministry, said teachers are one of the main pillars of a sound and progressive society.

    She said teachers bear the weight and responsibility for teaching and that apart from parents, they constitute source of knowledge and values for children, setting high standard for them, while articulating clear goals.

     

  • NGO holds seminar for students

    Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ), a women-focused non-governmental organisation (NGO), has held a seminar for students of the University of Calabar (UNICAL).

    Tagged:Winning without compromise, the event was held at the International Conference Centre of the institution and attended by successful women, who were part of the resource persons. They included Head, Corporate Communication, Moni Pulo Limited; Mrs Julia Oku-Jacks, Stanbic IBTC Bank official, Miss Aisha Ahmad, Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw, Founder, Rainbow Bookclub, Mrs Koko Kalango, Managing Director, Rise Networks, Ms Toyosi Akerele and Dr Bisola Onajin-Obembe, a lecturer in the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT).

    Henshaw, in her lecture entitled:Societal peer pressure, advised the participants not to be influenced negatively by their peers.

    Oku-Jacks said one of the aims of the programme was to prepare undergraduates for workplace, business and health issues by challenging them at an interactive session to unveil, discuss and resolve their expectations and also share opportunities. She added that the programme had already been held in UNIPORT, University of Lagos (UNILAG), University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) and the University of Ibadan (UI).

    The event, which was well attended by students also, featured stage performance by UNICAL’s Students’ Union Government (SUG) Director of Socials, William Usese, and a comedian known as Koboko.

  • NIALS holds seminar on class action litigation

    NIALS holds seminar on class action litigation

    Class action is a form of lawsuit in which a large group of people collectively sue a defendant. It had its origins in the United States

    With disgruntled consumers in almost, if not all sectors in Nigeria, the concept of class action is finding a lucrative breeding ground and is indeed catching up fast.

    With this in mind, the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS), as the nation’s apex legal research institute, thought it fit to convene a roundtable of erudite scholars and seasoned jurists to discuss and deliberate on the issue of class action litigation in Nigeria.

    Speakers considered its origin, the scope of the subject matter and a comparative analysis of its application in other jurisdictions.

    This was to ensure that the principles underlying class action litigation that make it a preferred alternative in other jurisdictions are harnessed.

    The forum was chaired by Justice Clara Bata Ogunbiyi of the Supreme Court. She expressed keen interest in the subject-matter in her opening remarks.

    Chief Judge of the Federal High Cour, Justice Ibrahim Auta, who was the Special Guest of Honour, stated in his opening remark that understanding the workings of class action was key to its proper implementation in Nigeria.

    Executive Chairman, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Dr. Sam Amadi, who delivered the keynote address, noted the plight of consumers in Nigeria, particularly in the telecommunication sector.

    Telecoms users, he said, lose seemingly insignificant amounts of money to dropped calls and unstable network, but when put together amounted to unjustified profit to the companies and regulators and a huge financial loss to the individuals as a whole.

    For him, it was time for Nigerians to be properly educated on the options available to them.

    Prof Obiorah Okafor of NIALS, considered the theoretical framework, including the advantages and disadvantages of class actions.

    Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN) in comparing the state of class action litigation in Nigeria to the United States’ noted that a lot still needed to be done to develop class action in Nigeria.

    He said cases that could be instituted using class actions, where provided by Nigeria’s rules of court, were limited by to certain types of matters.

    Such issues, he said, relate to Intellectual Property, land held as community property and administration of estates.

    Prof Yinka Omoregbe discussed extensively on the myths and realities of class action litigation.

    She pointed out that while no system of seeking redress was perfect, class action often present the only means for disenfranchised citizens who have suffered wrongs at the hands of the government or big corporations, to get any justice.

    The Pfizer case which occurred in Kano State came when Mr Austine Allegeh (SAN), considered the Problems and Prospects in the settlement of Class Action.

    The case, which lasted 15 years over a drug trial which went awry, which the defendant paid compensations to victims, was identified as an example of a collective lawsuit.

    Prof Paul Idornigie, in his paper on the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution in Class Action cases, further revealed the deficiencies created in the recognition of Class action arbitration through Nigeria’s Court Rules.

    Transparency in Class Action Litigation was emphasised by Miss Judith Rapu in her presentation on Transparency in Class Action Outcomes: Availability of Class Action Clause.

    Thought-provoking deliberations were conducted after the presentations. In the end, it was agreed that class action litigation was a good development in the country’s jurisprudence.

    It was observed that such action would help to put producers of goods and services “on their toes.”

    Speakers agreed there was urgent need to develop it further to ensure adequate protection of all who decide to engage in class action litigation

    The round table was well-attended by dignitaries and stakeholders in the Nigerian Justice System, notably Federal High Court (FHC) Justices, private lawyers and members of the public.

    Among those present were Justice G.K. Olotu, (FHC, Abuja), Hon. Justice Lambo Akanbi (FHC Port Hacourt), Hon Justice Binta F. Nyako, (FHC Makurdi), Hon. Justice A. M. Liman (FHC, Benin), Justice Anwuli Chikere (FHC Minna) and Hon. Justice Kolawole, (FHC Abuja).

    Others are Justice M.I Awokulehin (FHC Kaduna) and Hon. Justice A.A Okeke (FHC, Lafia), Justice M.B Idris (FHC Lagos), Hon. Justice Chukwu (FHC Abuja), Hon. Justice Quadri (FHC Gombe) and Hon. Justice A.M Ademola (FHC Abuja).

     

  • Sultan, Akinyemi, Sanusi for seminar

    Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi will be leading other eggheads to Minna the capital of Niger State, tomorrow for a conference on corruption.

    The one-day conference is tagged: “Minna National Discourse on Corruption. “The conference will be chaired by the Central Bank (CBN) Governor, Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi.

    Minister of National Planning Commission Dr Shamsudeen Usman, 16 governors, traditional rulers, led by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar and members of the Diplomatic Corps are expected to attend.

    According to the conference’s convener, Niger State Governor Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, leaders should be in the forefront of the war against corruption.

    He said: “When we are talking about corruption, we must look consciously at the real cause. Corruption originates from the leadership. As leaders, we must lead by example. As stakeholders in the Nigerian project, the conference is a platform to brainstorm on how to overcome the cankerworm of indiscipline, corruption, and disregard for rules and regulations in the country.”

    Others expected at the conference include Sheik Abdullah, Dr Kabiru Adeniyi, Prof Chidi Anselm Odinkalu and Dr Hakeem Baba Ahmed, among others.

  • Seminar on import business coming

    Budding entrepreneur, Kakue Gbenegbara, and thefounder of www.importfromusandchina.com will be hosting a small business seminar between March 1 and 8.

    According to a statement, import set up, wholesaling and dropshipping, incoterms, contracts, mail order, direct mail, mailing lists, advertising would be discussed at the event.

    According to the statement,the seminar is intended to show Nigerians how to make money from importing from the United States and China, in Port Harcourt and Lagos.

    He said the event would provide small businesses with an opportunity to learn more about planning, marketing, and financing mini-import business.