Friday, March 30, 2012
Murtaza Micky Yusuf: Politics and the death of internal democracy in Ni...
Murtaza Micky Yusuf: Politics and the death of internal democracy in Ni...: Though no fewer than four political parties in Nigeria have representatives at all levels of government in Nigeria,it is absolutely Undemocr...
Politics and the death of internal democracy in Nigeria......
Though no fewer than four political parties in Nigeria have representatives at all levels of government in Nigeria,it is absolutely Undemocratic that almost all of them were hand picked into offices.We saw it all at the last local government elections in Lagos,South-West Nigeria and we just saw it all over again at the latest charade called Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Convention held at the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria to elect the new Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party.
During the second republic, we read and saw how our nationalists led by Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Dr Nnamdi Azikwe and Alhaji Aminu Kano, all of blessed memories, meticulously went through the screening and elections of the then UPN,ANPP and PRP.
Alas, since the advent of the fourth republic the reverse seemed to be the order of the day. Former president Olusegun Obasanjo was taken out of prison to contest the 1999 presidential election on the platform of the PDP. He contested the election alongside the man who later became his Vice-president, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. After their first term in office as President and Vice-president, a lot of internal bickering was noticed in the four walls of the Peoples Democratic Party. The executives of the party waded into the matter, in the end, the number one citizen of Nigeria and his second in command grudgingly seek a re-election into the offices of President and Vice-president of Nigeria.For the 2007 presidential election, contrary to the norms,President Olusegun Obasanjo picked a former chemistry teacher at the Ahmadu Bello University,Zaria, Kaduna State and the then out-going Governor of Katsina State, as his sole candidate. The internal squabble at the PDP led to the exit of the out-going Vice-president, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. Though Atiku Abubakar wished to contest as the Peoples Democratic Party candidate for the 2007, presidential election, he was barred from contesting. Alhaji Atiku Abubakar quickly declared his new allegiance with the then Action Congress,a very vibrant political party, which has its roots, majorly in the South-West Nigeria. Due to the large follower ship of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar in the Northern parts of Nigeria,most notably in Adamawa State and maybe because of his marital ties to the South-West, his wife Hadjia Titi Abubakar hails from Osun State, South-West Nigeria. He contested the 2007 Presidential election alongside Senator Bola Tinubu, his Vice-presidential candidate.Back to Lagos, the then out-going Governor, Lagos State,Gov. Bola Ahmed Tinubu against all norms,he singularly picked an Unknown lawyer,Barrister Babatunde Raji Fashola, as the gubernatorial candidate of the then Action Congress party (AC). Those were the days we started digging the graves of internal democracy in Nigeria. Today, in Nigeria, we are seeing not just the death of internal democracy, we can see the graves as well.
Since Nigeria is practicing the Presidential system of government we should learn from the vibrant internal democracy of the United States of America.
Prior to the U.S. Presidential election in 2008,two notable democratic candidates, Mrs Hillary Clinton and Mr Barack Obama slugged it out; before Obama became the overwhelming choice of the people of America. That is the beauty of internal democracy.
Now, the whole world is seeing how the Republicans Mitt Romney, Rick Santorium & co are battling each other for the prestigious party ticket, for the forthcoming U.S.Presidential election 2012. This is the beauty of internal democracy in motion.
During the second republic, we read and saw how our nationalists led by Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Dr Nnamdi Azikwe and Alhaji Aminu Kano, all of blessed memories, meticulously went through the screening and elections of the then UPN,ANPP and PRP.
Alas, since the advent of the fourth republic the reverse seemed to be the order of the day. Former president Olusegun Obasanjo was taken out of prison to contest the 1999 presidential election on the platform of the PDP. He contested the election alongside the man who later became his Vice-president, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. After their first term in office as President and Vice-president, a lot of internal bickering was noticed in the four walls of the Peoples Democratic Party. The executives of the party waded into the matter, in the end, the number one citizen of Nigeria and his second in command grudgingly seek a re-election into the offices of President and Vice-president of Nigeria.For the 2007 presidential election, contrary to the norms,President Olusegun Obasanjo picked a former chemistry teacher at the Ahmadu Bello University,Zaria, Kaduna State and the then out-going Governor of Katsina State, as his sole candidate. The internal squabble at the PDP led to the exit of the out-going Vice-president, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. Though Atiku Abubakar wished to contest as the Peoples Democratic Party candidate for the 2007, presidential election, he was barred from contesting. Alhaji Atiku Abubakar quickly declared his new allegiance with the then Action Congress,a very vibrant political party, which has its roots, majorly in the South-West Nigeria. Due to the large follower ship of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar in the Northern parts of Nigeria,most notably in Adamawa State and maybe because of his marital ties to the South-West, his wife Hadjia Titi Abubakar hails from Osun State, South-West Nigeria. He contested the 2007 Presidential election alongside Senator Bola Tinubu, his Vice-presidential candidate.Back to Lagos, the then out-going Governor, Lagos State,Gov. Bola Ahmed Tinubu against all norms,he singularly picked an Unknown lawyer,Barrister Babatunde Raji Fashola, as the gubernatorial candidate of the then Action Congress party (AC). Those were the days we started digging the graves of internal democracy in Nigeria. Today, in Nigeria, we are seeing not just the death of internal democracy, we can see the graves as well.
Since Nigeria is practicing the Presidential system of government we should learn from the vibrant internal democracy of the United States of America.
Prior to the U.S. Presidential election in 2008,two notable democratic candidates, Mrs Hillary Clinton and Mr Barack Obama slugged it out; before Obama became the overwhelming choice of the people of America. That is the beauty of internal democracy.
Now, the whole world is seeing how the Republicans Mitt Romney, Rick Santorium & co are battling each other for the prestigious party ticket, for the forthcoming U.S.Presidential election 2012. This is the beauty of internal democracy in motion.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Islamic Bank in Nigeria.......
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Islamic Bank in Nigeria
Recently the irrepresible Governor of Central bank of Nigeria,Mr Sanusi Lamido Sanusi intimated Nigerians that the Central Bank of Nigeria will soon introduce the Islamic banking system.
Consequent upon that annoucement i have seen the action and listened to the reaction and counter reaction of some Nigerians.
Many Christians have criticized the CBN motives and wondered if its not a new scheme designed to islamize Nigeria.
Now, considering the notoriety of some misguided folks in Nigeria and around the world,in the name of Islam,
it is difficult to fault the genuine concern and even the mischievous rants of some biased commentators against the introduction of the islamic bank in Nigeria.
In a muslim world of Osama Bin Laden,suicide bombers, Boko haram and other kinds of terrorists,
Who are justifying murder and mayhem in the name of Allah,a genuine and a true muslim has an uphill task or an everest size mountain to climb in order to convince a doubting Thomas or even a fellow muslim about the genuiness of Islam! Is it not true that a muslim once said that
'I give thanks to Allah that i found islam before i found a muslim, because if i had found a muslim before i found islam, i wont accept Islam' This statement means that many muslims are acting contrary
to the tenets of Islam! So I feel that Nigerian muslims including this writer, should understand why the CBN Governor has been getting more knocks than kudos all over Nigeria,despite the novelty of the beautiful scheme.
It should be explained that the proposed bank is just islamic in name. It is also a place of work for christians and other non-muslims. A Christian and other non-muslims can also lend money from the bank.
What Is Islamic Banking System? It is a monetary or finance system founded upon the directives of Allah in the holy
Qur'an Chapter 2 verses 273-277 ( pls read all these verses in order to really understand the directives) Allah says
'Those who eat from collecting interests on money are doing it like the eating of the devil,because they said that
collecting interest is like trading'. Allah says further that whereas 'Allah forbids the collection interests and
makes lawful the establishment of trading' ventures,etc.
A Non-Interest banking:It is a non-interest banking system which lends money to trade without collecting
interest or collecting a collateral.
A profit & Loss partnership: This system is also based on a profit & loss business relationship,whereby the banks
who are lending the money collects the greater percentage of the profits,and give the business man/woman
his /her due because they took the bigger risks by investing money in your ideas/buisness.
The islamic banks will be populated by seasoned bankers/business men & women who will give expertise advice on whatever business or trade you need money for and also monitor the business. This is why the scheme has been 99.9percent
successful in Saudi Arabia,UAE,Pakistan,etc. In a few cases of loss,it is easier to cushion the effect of the loss.
Economic/social benefits: Since the money invested in your trade is interest free, you will not worry about any collateral.
Trading will get a big boost because businesses will come alive as cost of production,manpower,localisation get
a big boost. The masses theory of, mass employment,mass production will now take effect.
The era of loosing your collateral like houses,lands,cars,etc will now be all over at the Islamic bank in Nigeria.The
era of enslaving people with debts will be over.
Micro & Macro Finances: Sadaqat & Zakat in Islam. All these are dealt with by the sayings and actions of Prophet Muhammad(saw
that can be found in the hadith.It is an exemplary explanation of the verses of the Qur'an quoted above on trading.
Islamic money markets: According to the Central bank of Nigeria,the introduction of islamic bank in Nigeria,may create a new
islamic money markets and the islamic assets management.
* I will do more research to write more details about
the pros of the Islamic bank.#
* The blog will later be published into a full blown book as soon as possible!#
Islamic Bank in Nigeria
Recently the irrepresible Governor of Central bank of Nigeria,Mr Sanusi Lamido Sanusi intimated Nigerians that the Central Bank of Nigeria will soon introduce the Islamic banking system.
Consequent upon that annoucement i have seen the action and listened to the reaction and counter reaction of some Nigerians.
Many Christians have criticized the CBN motives and wondered if its not a new scheme designed to islamize Nigeria.
Now, considering the notoriety of some misguided folks in Nigeria and around the world,in the name of Islam,
it is difficult to fault the genuine concern and even the mischievous rants of some biased commentators against the introduction of the islamic bank in Nigeria.
In a muslim world of Osama Bin Laden,suicide bombers, Boko haram and other kinds of terrorists,
Who are justifying murder and mayhem in the name of Allah,a genuine and a true muslim has an uphill task or an everest size mountain to climb in order to convince a doubting Thomas or even a fellow muslim about the genuiness of Islam! Is it not true that a muslim once said that
'I give thanks to Allah that i found islam before i found a muslim, because if i had found a muslim before i found islam, i wont accept Islam' This statement means that many muslims are acting contrary
to the tenets of Islam! So I feel that Nigerian muslims including this writer, should understand why the CBN Governor has been getting more knocks than kudos all over Nigeria,despite the novelty of the beautiful scheme.
It should be explained that the proposed bank is just islamic in name. It is also a place of work for christians and other non-muslims. A Christian and other non-muslims can also lend money from the bank.
What Is Islamic Banking System? It is a monetary or finance system founded upon the directives of Allah in the holy
Qur'an Chapter 2 verses 273-277 ( pls read all these verses in order to really understand the directives) Allah says
'Those who eat from collecting interests on money are doing it like the eating of the devil,because they said that
collecting interest is like trading'. Allah says further that whereas 'Allah forbids the collection interests and
makes lawful the establishment of trading' ventures,etc.
A Non-Interest banking:It is a non-interest banking system which lends money to trade without collecting
interest or collecting a collateral.
A profit & Loss partnership: This system is also based on a profit & loss business relationship,whereby the banks
who are lending the money collects the greater percentage of the profits,and give the business man/woman
his /her due because they took the bigger risks by investing money in your ideas/buisness.
The islamic banks will be populated by seasoned bankers/business men & women who will give expertise advice on whatever business or trade you need money for and also monitor the business. This is why the scheme has been 99.9percent
successful in Saudi Arabia,UAE,Pakistan,etc. In a few cases of loss,it is easier to cushion the effect of the loss.
Economic/social benefits: Since the money invested in your trade is interest free, you will not worry about any collateral.
Trading will get a big boost because businesses will come alive as cost of production,manpower,localisation get
a big boost. The masses theory of, mass employment,mass production will now take effect.
The era of loosing your collateral like houses,lands,cars,etc will now be all over at the Islamic bank in Nigeria.The
era of enslaving people with debts will be over.
Micro & Macro Finances: Sadaqat & Zakat in Islam. All these are dealt with by the sayings and actions of Prophet Muhammad(saw
that can be found in the hadith.It is an exemplary explanation of the verses of the Qur'an quoted above on trading.
Islamic money markets: According to the Central bank of Nigeria,the introduction of islamic bank in Nigeria,may create a new
islamic money markets and the islamic assets management.
* I will do more research to write more details about
the pros of the Islamic bank.#
* The blog will later be published into a full blown book as soon as possible!#
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Micheal Jackson: Like a king of Pop
Micheal Jackson
Like a king of pop
He wears it like a king regalia
Like a king of pop
He regales with pomp and grandeur
Like a king of pop
He dances with monarchial authority
Like a king of pop
He voices it like a king's triumphet
Like a king of pop
He spreads it like an African king's town crier
Like a king of pop
He rules the air waves with empirical majesty
Like a king of pop
He sheds many eyeful tears of joy
Like a king of pop
He radiates beauty at a beckon call
Like a king of pop
He sings so palacious
Like a king of pop
He enjoys a palatial lifestyle
Like a king of pop
He lives as a king of hearts
Like a king of pop
Of splendour,fame & riches
Like a king of pop
of honour,eminence & Majesty
Like a king of pop
of people,music and funtasy
Like a king of pop
Of life,death and glory
The king of Pop
He lives on
His music lives on
Like a king of pop
He wears it like a king regalia
Like a king of pop
He regales with pomp and grandeur
Like a king of pop
He dances with monarchial authority
Like a king of pop
He voices it like a king's triumphet
Like a king of pop
He spreads it like an African king's town crier
Like a king of pop
He rules the air waves with empirical majesty
Like a king of pop
He sheds many eyeful tears of joy
Like a king of pop
He radiates beauty at a beckon call
Like a king of pop
He sings so palacious
Like a king of pop
He enjoys a palatial lifestyle
Like a king of pop
He lives as a king of hearts
Like a king of pop
Of splendour,fame & riches
Like a king of pop
of honour,eminence & Majesty
Like a king of pop
of people,music and funtasy
Like a king of pop
Of life,death and glory
The king of Pop
He lives on
His music lives on
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Facebook and a one billion dollar event.......
What is a one billion dollar idea? If I post the question to Mr Mark Zuckerberg,co-founder of Facebook and winner of Time Magazine Man of the year 2010,his answer might be Facebook.A social dating site which is now the most popular network for people from all walks of life all over the world.Since June,2010, there are more than 500,000,000 million people registered on face book.It is one place you want your face to be seen,your voice to be heard and your business to be advertised and known.If i may juxtapose the beautiful words of Mr Bill Gates,a long time richest man in the world,what he said about the internet,i would say 'Facebook is the gold rush of today;if your face is not there,you are not yet in business'. This is why almost all computer literate people are on facebook or will potentially be. The A-list Movie, music, sports,fashion and the entire entertainment arena are on Facebook.Engineers,scientists,diplomats,politicians,captains of Industry,top class adminstrators,documentarians,writers,authors,bloggers,students and other ordinary folks on the streets make facebook the tick-tock of the internet.
Introducing The Face of the People Awards: On a website that has millions of celebrity subscribers,several million celebrity wannabe and thousands of other users,a symbiotic experience has become a regular feature on facebook. So many celebrity wannabe like this writer and many ordinary folks are liking many A-list celebrities and the celebrities are also liking them back in return.Despite their very tight schedules,these celebrities still find time to stay in touch with their fans on facebook.
Some of them have now been chosen as the face of the people/ masses on facebook. Britney Spears,the enigmatic songstress and her beautiful music spears and Babatunde Raji Fashola,Governor, Lagos state,Nigeria are top on the list. They are followed by Venus williams,Serena Williams,Selena Gomez and Justin Bieberz.
The awards will be in three categories. 1,Face of the people Awards 2010 (male&female)
2,Face friend in common (male &female)
3,Face finest (male&female)
Ceremonies will hold in four very beautiful Nigerian cities. Lagos,Abuja, Calabar and Portharcourt.
Please support this novel idea. Sponsor this event,talk about this event,advertise this event and tell a friend about it.
Introduce a sponsor/Rewards- One lucky guy and two lucky girls/ladies will get an all expenses paid trip to the events in Nigeria if they could inroduce just a sponsor each.
The events will hold on Thursday 24th- Saturday,march 26,2011.
Proceeds- One tenth of the proceeds from the event will go into charity, to support a child with autism,cancer and other disabilities.
Our finances will be audited by a reputable Nigerian firm and a multinational auditing firm.
I am a member of Joint National Associations of person with disabilities (JONAPWD) Nigeria, member of Kiva,lend a loan, and i have brought thousands of people to Kiva; member of 1 Goal for education, member Stop Child Pornography and member,the club,Federation of International Football Associations(FIFA).
If you asked this writer,what is a one billion dollar idea, he might say Face of the people Awards.
Mr Mark Zuckerberg will be invited to the event.
Call Murtaza Micky Yusuf. + 2348023540547, +2348032652057.
e-mail mickyoxx@yahoo.com
mickyoxx@hotmail.com
mickyjojo@twitter.com
mickyjojoxx1@gmail.com
www.mickyjojo-murtazamickyyusuf.blogspot.com
mickylo@shvoong.com (search with mickylo)
Introducing The Face of the People Awards: On a website that has millions of celebrity subscribers,several million celebrity wannabe and thousands of other users,a symbiotic experience has become a regular feature on facebook. So many celebrity wannabe like this writer and many ordinary folks are liking many A-list celebrities and the celebrities are also liking them back in return.Despite their very tight schedules,these celebrities still find time to stay in touch with their fans on facebook.
Some of them have now been chosen as the face of the people/ masses on facebook. Britney Spears,the enigmatic songstress and her beautiful music spears and Babatunde Raji Fashola,Governor, Lagos state,Nigeria are top on the list. They are followed by Venus williams,Serena Williams,Selena Gomez and Justin Bieberz.
The awards will be in three categories. 1,Face of the people Awards 2010 (male&female)
2,Face friend in common (male &female)
3,Face finest (male&female)
Ceremonies will hold in four very beautiful Nigerian cities. Lagos,Abuja, Calabar and Portharcourt.
Please support this novel idea. Sponsor this event,talk about this event,advertise this event and tell a friend about it.
Introduce a sponsor/Rewards- One lucky guy and two lucky girls/ladies will get an all expenses paid trip to the events in Nigeria if they could inroduce just a sponsor each.
The events will hold on Thursday 24th- Saturday,march 26,2011.
Proceeds- One tenth of the proceeds from the event will go into charity, to support a child with autism,cancer and other disabilities.
Our finances will be audited by a reputable Nigerian firm and a multinational auditing firm.
I am a member of Joint National Associations of person with disabilities (JONAPWD) Nigeria, member of Kiva,lend a loan, and i have brought thousands of people to Kiva; member of 1 Goal for education, member Stop Child Pornography and member,the club,Federation of International Football Associations(FIFA).
If you asked this writer,what is a one billion dollar idea, he might say Face of the people Awards.
Mr Mark Zuckerberg will be invited to the event.
Call Murtaza Micky Yusuf. + 2348023540547, +2348032652057.
e-mail mickyoxx@yahoo.com
mickyoxx@hotmail.com
mickyjojo@twitter.com
mickyjojoxx1@gmail.com
www.mickyjojo-murtazamickyyusuf.blogspot.com
mickylo@shvoong.com (search with mickylo)
Thursday, December 16, 2010
The Mother City
Lagos (EKO) a place of wisdom
A place of Money
A place of wealth
No river can flow like the Eti-osa
No Lagoon can be as beautiful as Ehingbeti
Eko of Adele,kosoko,Dosunmu,Oyekan
Akiolu 1 may your reign be so long,so,sweet.
Balogun & Idumota are all traders delight
chike comes there from the east
Adamu from the North
Osaro from Benin
Everyone comes to feed on the motherly milk
Eko Ile
Eko Wenjele
A ro dede ko ma ma jaa
Eko a r' omi sa legbe legbe
Eko Agogoro Eyo
Moyo fun e, mo yoo fun ra mi
EKO Asiwaju Tinubu
Eko Fashola
No place like Lagos
The Mother city
A place of Money
A place of wealth
No river can flow like the Eti-osa
No Lagoon can be as beautiful as Ehingbeti
Eko of Adele,kosoko,Dosunmu,Oyekan
Akiolu 1 may your reign be so long,so,sweet.
Balogun & Idumota are all traders delight
chike comes there from the east
Adamu from the North
Osaro from Benin
Everyone comes to feed on the motherly milk
Eko Ile
Eko Wenjele
A ro dede ko ma ma jaa
Eko a r' omi sa legbe legbe
Eko Agogoro Eyo
Moyo fun e, mo yoo fun ra mi
EKO Asiwaju Tinubu
Eko Fashola
No place like Lagos
The Mother city
Monday, December 13, 2010
BRF: 'A beautiful new face of Lagos'
BRF: 'A beautiful new face of Lagos' http://www.shvoong.com/society-and- news/2087290-brf-beautiful-new-face-lagos/
In the long run to the primary elections or selection of the governorship candidate of the then Action Congress for the Lagos State gubernatorial elections,in 2007, one new name rings a bell. The name was FaSHOLA. Tongues were set wagging by this Un known and Un popular choice. What's up with Asiwaju of Lagos, Governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu. What happened to known faces like Senator Tokunbo Afikuyomi,Barrister Muiz Banire, Femi Pedro etc. What did Asiwaju see in this new name?
With absolute loyalty to the party, thousands of the then Action Congress, party faithfuls went out enmasse to cast their votes for the party's choice.
Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN) won the Lagos gubernatorial elections with what i called an earthquake victory.
Little did i know that the name Fashola is symbolic with earthquaking events. Since May,2007, the new Governor of Lagos was buzzing like a bee! Ground breaking events are taking place in Lagos. Lagosians cant wait to see what's coming up!
On March 17,2008 the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) buses were rolled out. Lagos roads can never be the same again. It was blue buses all over the roads. what a beautiful scenery! What a beautiful experience! Lagosians thanked and lauded the efforts of the Lagos State government.
BRT buses run on a dedicated lane from Mile 12 to Ketu,Ojota,maryland,anthony bus stop,Ilupeju,Obanikoro palmgroove,Onipanu,Fadeyi,to barracks,stadium bus stop,Leventis,Cms and finally end the journey at TBS,race course the last bus stop. The journey is a long stretch from the Hinterland, to mainland and end on the Island.The buses run everyday from 0600 hours to 2200 hours. The BRT Project is a tripartite arraingement between the state government
NURTW- National Union of Road Transport workers and ECO Bank. No wonder all parties involved are working smart to ensure the success of the BRT services. On Tuesday, March 17,2009 during the first year anniversary of the BRT services in Lagos,Governor Fashola told a gathering of enthusiastic stakeholders that the BRT services have been a huge success.
Lagosians infromed him that they were happy for enjoying a new safer,cheaper and comfortable means of transportation in Lagos.
Though a red coloured buses called the LAGBUS was launched in Lagos since March 2007,from all indications,it seems the BRT buses brought a healthy competition and a big boost to the transport sector in Lagos. The Managing Director/CEO of LAGBUS Mr Mobereola was sitting on the dignitaries table with Governor Raji Fashola during the BRT first year anniversary held at the LTV 8 Blue roof at Ikeja,Lagos State.
Oshodi,a high density area known to many Lagosians for its endless human traffic,boisterous trading and human activities is getting a new lease of life! Lagosians just woke up one morning and saw what i would like to call a BRF overnight wonder! All the shanties were gone! Illegal shops and kiosks were removed!Oshodi that hitherto looked like a small place is now looking anew! A journey from Iyana Ipaja that hitherto terminates at Bolade bus stop because human & vehicular traffic made the road impassable are now ending at the designated bus stop at Oshodi. Most vehicles coming
from Alagbado bus stop,Iyana Ipaja that hitherto ply Ikorodu road on a journey to Surulere are now riding straight to Surulere through Oshodi... Street lights beamed like the shinning rays of the sun! Members of the MOPOL were drafted in to quell any uncivilized disobedience. At least one armoured tank is stationarily parked at Oshodi. As the shanties have gone,it seems there is no hiding place for the area boys.Since May 2007 Governor RaJI Fashola has become the refrence point on how to govern the people of Nigeria at all tiers of government.
Taxation a productive and sustainable means of generating income into the coffers of government is getting a media buzz in Lagos! Just as work on how to make paying Tax so easy online was created for all Lagosians. Paying Tax off line into the state Tax offices also got a big boost. The Internally generated revenue (IGR) has jumped from 10bn to 14bn since June, 2009.
Major roads projects are going on in Badagry, Orile, Cms to Obalende etc and will be launched in December 2010 or January 2011. Plans are also on to commence BRT Services in Badagry. BRT dedicated lanes have also been created to run through Murtala Muhammad Way via Ikorodu road and Yaba bus stop. Agricultural Youth employment scheme was created to train qualified youths who have passion for Agriculture. An Independent power plant (IPP) was built and dedicated to boosting water services in Lagos.Governor Raji Fashola said that there are plans to build more Independent power plants.
Speed boats and ferries services were also started to take traffic jams off Lagos roads, especially for journeys from Lagos to Ikorodu & Epe and other riverine areas. Lately,Light rails project are in progress and according Governor Raji Fashola the services might become a reality in Lagos sooner than later.
His humility, services and leadership qualities have earned him praises from President Umar Musa Yar'Adua of blessed memory, Ambassador (Dr) Robin Renee Sanders, former U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria,majority of Lagosians and many people too mumerous to mention. Abraham Lincoln said that 'Almost any man can survive adversity,If you really want to test the might of a man give him power' Governor Fashola can be reached via SMS on your phone. Lately Governor Babatunde RaJI FASHOLA has landed on Facebook. He is a big testimony of a true democracy in Nigeria and indeed Africa. His love for the people, respect for democratic institutions and his struggles to provide the dividends of democracy for the people, is a justification of Abraham Lincoln philosophy that 'Democracy is government of the people, for the people and by the people'
In the long run to the primary elections or selection of the governorship candidate of the then Action Congress for the Lagos State gubernatorial elections,in 2007, one new name rings a bell. The name was FaSHOLA. Tongues were set wagging by this Un known and Un popular choice. What's up with Asiwaju of Lagos, Governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu. What happened to known faces like Senator Tokunbo Afikuyomi,Barrister Muiz Banire, Femi Pedro etc. What did Asiwaju see in this new name?
With absolute loyalty to the party, thousands of the then Action Congress, party faithfuls went out enmasse to cast their votes for the party's choice.
Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN) won the Lagos gubernatorial elections with what i called an earthquake victory.
Little did i know that the name Fashola is symbolic with earthquaking events. Since May,2007, the new Governor of Lagos was buzzing like a bee! Ground breaking events are taking place in Lagos. Lagosians cant wait to see what's coming up!
On March 17,2008 the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) buses were rolled out. Lagos roads can never be the same again. It was blue buses all over the roads. what a beautiful scenery! What a beautiful experience! Lagosians thanked and lauded the efforts of the Lagos State government.
BRT buses run on a dedicated lane from Mile 12 to Ketu,Ojota,maryland,anthony bus stop,Ilupeju,Obanikoro palmgroove,Onipanu,Fadeyi,to barracks,stadium bus stop,Leventis,Cms and finally end the journey at TBS,race course the last bus stop. The journey is a long stretch from the Hinterland, to mainland and end on the Island.The buses run everyday from 0600 hours to 2200 hours. The BRT Project is a tripartite arraingement between the state government
NURTW- National Union of Road Transport workers and ECO Bank. No wonder all parties involved are working smart to ensure the success of the BRT services. On Tuesday, March 17,2009 during the first year anniversary of the BRT services in Lagos,Governor Fashola told a gathering of enthusiastic stakeholders that the BRT services have been a huge success.
Lagosians infromed him that they were happy for enjoying a new safer,cheaper and comfortable means of transportation in Lagos.
Though a red coloured buses called the LAGBUS was launched in Lagos since March 2007,from all indications,it seems the BRT buses brought a healthy competition and a big boost to the transport sector in Lagos. The Managing Director/CEO of LAGBUS Mr Mobereola was sitting on the dignitaries table with Governor Raji Fashola during the BRT first year anniversary held at the LTV 8 Blue roof at Ikeja,Lagos State.
Oshodi,a high density area known to many Lagosians for its endless human traffic,boisterous trading and human activities is getting a new lease of life! Lagosians just woke up one morning and saw what i would like to call a BRF overnight wonder! All the shanties were gone! Illegal shops and kiosks were removed!Oshodi that hitherto looked like a small place is now looking anew! A journey from Iyana Ipaja that hitherto terminates at Bolade bus stop because human & vehicular traffic made the road impassable are now ending at the designated bus stop at Oshodi. Most vehicles coming
from Alagbado bus stop,Iyana Ipaja that hitherto ply Ikorodu road on a journey to Surulere are now riding straight to Surulere through Oshodi... Street lights beamed like the shinning rays of the sun! Members of the MOPOL were drafted in to quell any uncivilized disobedience. At least one armoured tank is stationarily parked at Oshodi. As the shanties have gone,it seems there is no hiding place for the area boys.Since May 2007 Governor RaJI Fashola has become the refrence point on how to govern the people of Nigeria at all tiers of government.
Taxation a productive and sustainable means of generating income into the coffers of government is getting a media buzz in Lagos! Just as work on how to make paying Tax so easy online was created for all Lagosians. Paying Tax off line into the state Tax offices also got a big boost. The Internally generated revenue (IGR) has jumped from 10bn to 14bn since June, 2009.
Major roads projects are going on in Badagry, Orile, Cms to Obalende etc and will be launched in December 2010 or January 2011. Plans are also on to commence BRT Services in Badagry. BRT dedicated lanes have also been created to run through Murtala Muhammad Way via Ikorodu road and Yaba bus stop. Agricultural Youth employment scheme was created to train qualified youths who have passion for Agriculture. An Independent power plant (IPP) was built and dedicated to boosting water services in Lagos.Governor Raji Fashola said that there are plans to build more Independent power plants.
Speed boats and ferries services were also started to take traffic jams off Lagos roads, especially for journeys from Lagos to Ikorodu & Epe and other riverine areas. Lately,Light rails project are in progress and according Governor Raji Fashola the services might become a reality in Lagos sooner than later.
His humility, services and leadership qualities have earned him praises from President Umar Musa Yar'Adua of blessed memory, Ambassador (Dr) Robin Renee Sanders, former U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria,majority of Lagosians and many people too mumerous to mention. Abraham Lincoln said that 'Almost any man can survive adversity,If you really want to test the might of a man give him power' Governor Fashola can be reached via SMS on your phone. Lately Governor Babatunde RaJI FASHOLA has landed on Facebook. He is a big testimony of a true democracy in Nigeria and indeed Africa. His love for the people, respect for democratic institutions and his struggles to provide the dividends of democracy for the people, is a justification of Abraham Lincoln philosophy that 'Democracy is government of the people, for the people and by the people'
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