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Tinubu Appoints Jimoh Ibrahim National Deputy Director Finance of Presidential Campaign Council

Dr. Jimoh Ibrahim CFR, billionaire business mogul and the candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo South senatorial district for 2023 general elections has been appointed as the National Deputy director Finance of the Tinubu-Shettima Presidential Campaign Council.

The appointment was conveyed in a letter addressed to Jimoh Ibrahim, signed by the Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.

Barr Jimoh Ibrahim was recently awarded the first ever Doctor of Business of the prestigious Cambridge University, a feat that has been commended by other scholars across the globe.

The Business mogul had his Bachelor of Law (LLB) in University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University).

He holds a total of nine different degrees from various universities including Ife, Cambridge, Oxford and Harvard universities.

Dr. Jimoh Ibrahim is the founder, University of Fortune, a world standard Ivory tower at Igbotako, Ondo South Senatorial District.

The International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) Award is an initiative for fostering the growth of investigative reporting in Nigeria. At the maiden edition of the annual award, three student journalists emerged winners and won cash prizes.

Ibrahim Adeyemi from Usman Dan Fodio Uinversity came first, Alfred Olufemi from the Obafemi Awolowo University came second and Solomon Oladipupo from the University of Lagos came third at the award presentation which held at Bello Dome, University of Ibadan. Respectively, the cash prize awarded was N120,000, N80,000 and 50,000.
Student journalists of honourable mention were Adejumo Kabir and Abiodun Jamiu who took the fourth and fifth position respectively.

Kunle Adebajo, an investigative reporter, represented the ICIR at the award presentation. He said the ICIR has a keen interest in developing skills for journalists as early as possible which had prompted the introduction of the competition.
Moreover, he noted that only one entry was shortlisted for the Union of Campus Journalists’ award for best investigative report. This he termed a poor culture of investigative journalism in the University of Ibadan, his alma mater.

Martins Isaac, the President of UCJ UI, commended the Executive director of the ICIR, Dayo Aiyetan for introducing the ICIR annual award. He congratulated all participants of the competition mentioning that investigative reporting demands the commitment of time and resources.

We are excited to announce some of the confirmed speakers for the much anticipated NATIONAL LEGAL CAREER OPPORTUNITY CONFERENCE 2018.

Milliscent Adanma Nnwoka MAN, (née Maduagwu) born December 02, 1984) is a Nigerian born lawyer and broadcast journalist with over 15 years experience in the media industry.
Born in Ajegunle Lagos Nigeria, Milliscent was raised in Surulere. Her father Innocent Maduagwu a Christian from Abia state and her mother Christiana Maduagwu fluent in english‎ hails from Imo state and number 4 of five children.
‎After completing a larger part of her elementary education in surulere, Lagos, she gained admission to study Law at the University of Lagos after acing her o'levels. While at Unilag she was an announcer, Newscast presenter featuring frequently on the news bulletins on Unilagfm. During summer holidays, While in school she obtained an upper credit in basic presentation at the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria FRCN now called NBA. From there she did a couple of internships at Television stations like Channelstv, and afterwards when school started worked weekends for tv stations like Minaj MBI, and numerous internships elsewhere. While waiting for NYSC she worked with Biscon International owned by Bisi Olatilo where she started reading the flagship “news at ten”. A few months after she was deployed to serve the country under the National Youth Service Corps NYSC where she excelled at her multiple roles on camp and eventually as Legal counsel in Lafia's Ministry of Justice and Nasarawa State Broadcasting Network where she worked as counsel and journalist respectively with her own radio show called "Legal Angle".

In 2009 she went to the Nigerian law school Abuja and was called to the Bar on the 4th of November. She went back to Lagos afterwards and was immediately hired by Superscreen television Onipan. During her early years her first assignment was a voxpop package on the Christmas holiday period. Her unbiased reportage and delivery of news programmes catapulted her to NN24 where she did a lot of interviews, reports and co-anchored a morning show “morning cafe”. After a year she moved back to radio, became host of the Midday Dialogue, for the first talk radio in Nigeria and later prime time co-anchor of Hardfacts, in Port Harcourt. There she anchored the 2015 elections live in the situation room, anchored political programs, socio-economic, quizzes and family shows.

She is an associate member of Diplomacy institute and the Nigeria Bar Association.
Milliscent has a Master of Arts in broadcast journalism from the University of the West of England, Bristol. In the course of her career, Milliscent has trained internationally at several A-list media organizations, some of which include; Bloomberg LP, ITV Westcountry, UJIMA radio Bristol to mention a few.

Milliscent currently works with Nigeria’s premier television station, Channels TV based in Lagos.

Milliscent Nwoka has been confirmed as one of the guests/panelists expected at the upcoming NATIONAL LEGAL CAREER AND OPPORTUNITY CONFERENCE on 29th of June, 2018, an annual conference organized by the Law Students' Society, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. Where she would be sharing her experience as a law graduate cum presenter and Tv host.

Ibukunoluwa Abiodun Awosika is a businesswoman, author, and motivational speaker from Nigeria. Her parents were Mr. Abdulmashood Adekola and Mrs. Hannah Aduke Adekola, and she was born on December 24, 1962. She is the third child of seven and hails from Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.

Ibukun attended Methodist Girls' High School in Yaba Lagos for her secondary education after completing her elementary education at St. Paul's African Church Primary School. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) before moving on. She ultimately chose to take elective courses in accounting despite initially wanting to study architecture.

She has completed a number of business programs at the Lagos Business School and IESE Business School University of Navarra, earning postgraduate and MBA certifications. Ibukun Awosika completed her required one-year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) service in Kano State while working as an audit trainee at Akintola Williams & Co. She worked as the showroom manager for a furniture company called Alibert Nigeria Ltd. after the service.

In 1989, she founded Quebees Limited, a furniture manufacturing company, which later changed its name to The Chair Centre Limited and then SOKOA Chair Centre Limited after merging with SOKOA S.A. and Guaranty Trust Bank. Her quest for independence allowed her to do this. In 2018, Ibukun Awosika was among five Nigerian entrepreneurs who appeared in the first African version of the Dragon's Den. She also hosts a T.V programme called Business His Way. She received the prestigious International Women's Entrepreneurial Challenge Award (IWEC) that year as the first Nigerian recipient as well as a US Department of State recipient and multiple award-winning businesswoman. She helped co-found the Afterschool Graduate Development Centre in 2011, a career center created to combat the high unemployment rate that existed in Nigeria at the time. After Prince Ajibola Afonja's resignation on September 7, 2015, Ibukun was named First Bank of Nigeria's first female chairman.

Ibukun Awosika is a fellow at the Intern School in Barcelona and the African Leadership Network.

Shes a member of various important group due to her good deeds and area of responsibilities which are listed below:

1. Nigerian Economic Summit Group,

2. Member of the board of Nigerian Sovereign Wealth Fund

3. Former Chairperson of Nigerian Sovereign Wealth Fund,

4. Member of Board of Trustees of Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ)

5. A member of IESE's International Advisory Board (IAB).

6. She also sits on the board of Digital Jewel Limited and Cadbury Nig Plc.

7. She is a member of the National Job Creation Committee (NCJC),

8. The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG),

9. And the International Advisory Board of the IESE Business School in Barcelona, Spain.

Ibukun serves on the boards of various for-profit and nonprofit organizations, such as the Convention on Business Integrity, Cadbury Nigeria Plc, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, and the Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority (CBI). She founded the Afterschool Graduate Development Centre (AGDC), an institution that she chairs the board of, to assist Nigerian youngsters who are having trouble finding jobs and starting their own business. In addition to FBN Capital Limited and FBN Life Assurance Limited, she served as chairman of Kakawa Discount House Limited. She is a co-founder and previous chairman of Women in Business, Management, and Public Service and is passionate about social issues and women.

She is happily married to Abiodun Awosika the CEO of Excel Exploration & Production Company Limited. They are blessed with three children: Oludola, Olafusika, and Olamiposi.

These are the set of books that were published by her:

1.The Girl Entrepreneurs - 2008

2. Business His Way

3. My Thoughts in Quotes - 2021

4. The Girls in the Boardroom – 2021

The following are Awards and Nominations of Mrs Ibukun Awosika

2005 - THISDAY Newspapers Annual Merit Award nomination for Entrepreneur of the Year

2005 - Nomination for the Success Digests Magazines Annual Enterprise Awards Female Entrepreneur of the Year honour

2006 - The Financial Standard and the Pan-African Organisation for Women's Recognition nominated her for the Best Female Entrepreneur of the Year award.

In 2006, the FATE Foundation Awards presented the FATE Model Entrepreneur Award of the Year.

2007 International Womens Society Awards: Golden Heart Award

Award for the 2008 International Womens Entrepreneurial Challenge

2015 YNaija Person of the Year nominations

You can follow Mrs. Ibukun Awosika and get update via her website, YouTube channel, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter handle.

Biography of Abayomi Adeola Della

Born on 23rd August, Abayomi Adeola Tolulope Della is a professional product manager, life and business coach. She is also an entrepreneur, and social workers who is interested in the progress of Education in Africa and loves to drive people into their highest potentials.

Adeola Abayomi has over 4 years of experience in Digital Marketing and Business Development. Currently, Adeola Abayomi is a Business Developer at Kolo Nigeria, where she focuses on creating business frameworks based on Marketing and Communications. She builds women in God through word and prayer to be trained for their unique positions in kingdom work

A graduate of Law from the Obafemi Awolowo University, Della was a fellow of Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) where she was trained in leadership, critical thinking and problem solving. She is currently a fellow of Women Techsters at Tech4Dev where she’s building a career in Product Management.

She has delivered speeches, lectures and opinions at the Skill Craft Advance Learning and Education under Desh Bhaget University, India and Liverpool John Moores University, UK and UCAM in Spain, including The Tribune Newspaper in Nigeria, Greena FM in Ghana to mention a few.

Abayomi Adeola Della is active on social media. You can connect with her via her official handles on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok and X.

Full Biography of Justice Ayodeju Daramola

Justice Daramola is an indigene of Ekiti State from Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Area.
He had his secondary school education in Eyemote Comprehensive High School, Eyin-Ekiti.
He proceeded to University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria to have a degree in Law. After which he attended the Nigerian Law School in Lagos. He continued in his academic pursuit, in 2004-2005, to obtain his Masters in Law(LL.M) from Obafemi Awolowo University.

Justice Daramola has served and perfromed excellently well in various capacities which include:

° Superintendent – Underwriting; Agency Co-ordination, Claims, Glanvills Enthoven 1981 – 1983

° State Counsel, Department of Civil Litigation, Ministry of Justice, Akure, Ondo State 1989 – 1994

° Counsel/Secretary, The Idanre Local Government Secretarial Fire Incident May – July 1992 Commission of Inquiry”Counsel, “The Ondo State Polytechnic Students Riot Commissions of Inquiry Sept. – Nov. 1992

° Counsel, “The Ondo State Polytechnic Students Riot Commissions of Inquiry Sept. – Nov. 1992 – May from Associated Companies 1993.

° Chairman, “Panel to Investigate Large Scale Fraud in the Payment of Pensions Aug. – Nov. 1995 to Pensioners

° Assistant Director, Department of Public Prosecutions, Ministry of Justice, Akure, Jan. 1995 – July 1996 Ondo State

° Private Legal Practice. July 1996 – May 2000

° Judge, Ekiti State Judiciary May 2000 – Dec. 2010

° Training Workshop on Alternative Dispute Resolution and Arbitration for Judges (NIALS) February 2002

° Chairman, National Assembly/Governorship & Legislative Houses Election Tribunal, May – Jan. 2008 Taraba StateChairman, High Court (Civil Procedure)

° Chairman, High Court (Civil Procedure) Review Committee Jan. 2009 – Dec. 2009

° Chief Judge, Ekiti State Dec. 2010 – May 2012Mediation Workshop for Nigerian Judges (Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, September 2012 Georgia, U.S.A)

° Chief Judge , Ekiti State May2012 till date

Justice A.S Daramola is a force to reckon with in the Judiciary system in Nigeria.

Bill Gates was Insane to Sacrifice Schooling for his Dreams - Kingsley Ndimele

NNI: Can you tell us about you?

Guest: Kingsley Ndimele is a young Nigerian. I hail from Abia State, though born and bred in the ancient city of Ibadan. I'm a graduate of the Department of Agricultural Economics, Obafemi Awolowo University. I'm also a writer, event planner and a business consultant.

NNI: You recently released a book, titled "Rituals". What prompted you to writing?

Guest: Yes! RITUALS is my first book. And I'm happy it's really making wave across Africa. I perceived the crave for success and a better life nowadays like never before. However, I decided to study the daily habits of highly successful people and I saw this small but profoundly striking resemblance. There are strong similarities in their daily lives. There are things they must do everyday which I call RITUALS. Thanks to Elijah Ajibade who innocently challenged me to write a book.

NNI: Asides writing and your duties at Novel Nigeria, what else are you into?

Guest: I'm a member of an NGO known as Impact Africa Foundation founded by Taiwo Oyedele (Tax Partner, PwC). We travel yearly to selected secondary schools across Africa to support education and give scholarships to indigent students.

I'm also the President of Nigerian Association of Agricultural Economics Students, OAU. Lastly, I'm a member of several committees across Nigeria .

NNI: What is Novel Nigeria about?

Guest: NOVEL Nigeria is a subsidiary of NOVEL 1095 BIZFIELD (a registered business name with the Corporate Affairs Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria). NOVEL Nigeria is an organized, purpose-driven conglomerate. NOVEL Nigeria is a fast growing international brand. At NOVEL Nigeria, our commercial service system is all encompassing and characterized by highly efficient concepts. NOVEL Nigeria is an expert in diversity, coupled with a committed pursuit of excellence which makes us who we are. For now, we do everything that has to do with events. We hope to expand our commercial horizon very soon.

NNI: What prompted the establishment of Novel Nigeria?

Guest: I started NOVEL Nigeria in my second year in the university. I felt a need to build an institution and brand that will outlive me. Impacting and building lives across borders means a lot to me. It's all I'm committed to do till death takes me away. The generation of Dangote, Otedola and Alakija is gradually exiting the entrepreneurial planet. Who will replace them? These are the drives that triggered me to start NOVEL Nigeria. By God's grace in less than two years, NOVEL Nigeria became a registered company with the Federal Government of Nigeria. Today, we worth over #2million. We've reached over 20 countries so far. We are making progress. We just started.

NNI: You said that you owe your success to your mother. How is this? Do you have other mentors and role models?

Kingsley Ndimele: My mother was less than 30 years when I lost my father. Since my age 4, she's been there for us. She never remarried, though she had the opportunity. Through thick and thin. Catering for 3 kids is not easy coupled with the battles she faced from my paternal side. She struggled to give us the best. That's why it's very difficult to believe that I have no father. Even some with both parents alive cannot stand us in anything. We went to the best schools. Before Dad's demise, she was just a school cert. holder with no O'level results. Today, she's an NCE holder and a graduate of University of Ibadan. As a widow, she did this alongside catering for our education. She's full of optimism. She's been a teacher all her life. She's won several life battles. She's hardworking and very prayerful. She'll never force you out of your will. No matter what you do today, she believes you can do better. I have other role models, but my mum na my biggest motivation.

NELOC: How have you managed all of these activities at Novel Nigeria with your studentship?

Kingsley Ndimele: Hmnn. At a point in his life, every man will decide what he actually wants for his life. I think I've gotten to that point. Bill Gates and Zuckerberg were insane and passionate enough to sacrifice schooling for the sake of their dreams. I'm not gonna drop out. But I'm gonna make the required sacrifice to become a champion. Being in school is a priority, but I don't hesitate to make sacrifices when necessary. Some of my classmates and lecturers know this.

NELOC: Do you intend to work in your field of study upon graduation?

Kingsley Ndimele: If the opportunity comes. Why not? However, I'm a very restless person. I'm not used to sitting down doing one thing in a particular place for a long time.

NELOC: By our background information, you're interested in politics. What's your political stand at the moment, especially for the 2019 elections?

Kingsley Ndimele: 2019 just like several election is not going to be any different. The ancestral politicians are coming back in a recycled personality. The young ones are only social media noisemakers. Imagine 72 presidential aspirants. Two old politicians and seventy young aspirants. If not for personal greed, what stops this seventy from merging to one. So it will be two old politicians versus one young candidate. As far as I'm concerned, Nigeria is going to move round the circle again for another four years.

NELOC: By current trends, is rulership for the youths in 2019, a workable project?

Guest: In 2019, rulership for the youth is not feasible at all. This generation of youth seems to be worse than our ancestral politicians. Some of the aspirants are more clueless and empty. They lack facts and figures. They are zealous without knowledge. I've always said, Not Too Young To Rule is not for mediocres.

NELOC: You also organised the first online business summit for Africa- the YES festival. What's the story behind it?

Kingsley Ndimele: One of our mission at NOVEL Nigeria is to build aspiring entrepreneurs and brand owners. We had to make use of what we had. Initially, it was a biweekly online interactive session on whatsapp. Before we moved it to a bigger platform. Luckily, it was the first in Africa.

NELOC: Tell us about your personal life and relationship

Kingsley Ndimele: I'm a very daring person and very playful. In fact, when you see me play, you'll doubt if I ever work and when you see me work, you'll doubt if I ever play.

Relationship...hmnn it's not time for public display. I'm still working towards it. By God's grace, I hope to get married by 2022.

NELOC: What do you think are your achievements so far?

Kingsley Ndimele: I've only achieved one-tenth of my dreams. NOVEL Nigeria, YES! Festival and RITUALS are my testimonies. The lives I've affected positively are my greatest achievements.

NELOC: How have you dealt with challenges overtime for your company?

Kingsley Ndimele: As an entrepreneur, you have to get use to challenges. In difficult times, i'm often calm. Business growth takes time that's why I don't rush the process. I think through rather than worrying. I discuss with like minded people also.

NELOC: How have you managed Novel Nigeria and your other activities?

Kingsley Ndimele: I'm a very crazy person - Very strict with time. I give my attention to things that matters alone to my direction. Every other thing is considered a distraction.

NNI : What do you think about Nigerian Startups and funding?

Guest: Funding for start-ups in Nigeria has been an issue for a long time. However, I believe money is not the capital you need to fund a business, ideas are the greatest funds. You need ideas to fund your business and you need discipline to keep it flowing.

NELOC: What do you, personally, spend most of your time on?

Kingsley Ndimele: I spend most of my time reading and attending to various needs of people.

NELOC: 2019 is right before you. What are your hopes for the new year?

Kingsley Ndimele: It's going to be a busier year. I'll be going more into photography and Graphics design. I also hope to learn an international language. In all it's going to be a great year. I hope to write more, be more focused and serve more.

NELOC: What advice do you give to individuals who have a passion for entrepreneurship as yours but lack the ideas and ways to go about it?

Kingsley Ndimele: Be definite for what you want for your life and pursue it with insane passion and resilience. The sky will be their starting point.

NNI: Thank you for having us.

Ifelaw Partners Tokunbo Orimobi on Life After School Series

The Law Students' Society Obafemi Awolowo University is a Student body known to be committed to the overall welfare of her members.
IFELAW as it's fondly called has over the years been a pacesetter among other sister faculties through her value oriented events.

It is in this same bend that the leadership of the Society has deemed it fit to co-host "Life After School Series" with the renowned TOKUNBO ORIMOBI.

Tokunbo Orimobi is an international legal practice with offices in Abuja, Ibadan, Lagos, London, Mauritius, New York and Pretoria. A legal firm which can boast of competent and adept lawyers with expertise and experience in Nigerian Law, English Law, US Law and Mauritian Law. Lawyers provide highest quality legal services in several areas of
practice such as Corporate & Commercial; Capital & Money Markets; Mergers & Acquisition; Corporate, Project & Structured
Finance; Banking & Finance; Tax; Real Estate & Conveyancing; Energy, Power & Natural Resources; Transportation (Aviation,
Maritime etc.); Intellectual Property; Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution etc

Although, it is generally acclaimed that studnet's life begins after University graduation. However the greater truth is that life begins at birth. Graduation only marks a greater phase of growth. It then becomes ideal for students to take proactive steps as they approach different phases of life.

It is worth saying that the birth of this Career enabling event is credited to the ingenuity of the Leadership Law Students' Society and the genuine concern expressed by the Tokunbo Orimobi towards the quality of graduates that universities churn out on yearly basis.

The Life-After-School Series is an informal platform that helps groom university undergraduates and prepares them
for the corporate world. Issues such as: Career Plans, Loyalty, Assertiveness, Diplomacy, Respect for Constituted
Authority, Handling Politics in the Work Place, Handling Criticisms and other related issues are to be on the front burner of the event.

Date: Thursday 11th October, 2018
TIME : 12 noon
Venue: Old moot court, Faculty Of Law. OAU

NB: However unrestricted, Premium is placed on 400L and 500L

NO SYMPATHY FOR THE OLD By ADEBIYI Adeayo Isaac

On the cloudy evening of Tuesday 13th june I joined hundreds of GreatIfe students walking towards the SUB car park calling it a day after spending ten hours navigating the labyrinths of Obafemi Awolowo Univeristy walking from one lecture hall to the other in a quest to sandwich myself with fellow colleauges to grab whatever knowledge possible in an over crowded, ill ventilated lecture hall with an helpless sound system. After a very stressful day i walked down to SUB car park to board the bus to the school gate only to behold a multitude of students queuing to also board the bus to various destinations in town, i was surprised and frustrated, i never got wind of the update that a new form of boarding the bus as been created by the student union so after complaining to myself and cursing my luck i humbly joined the queue and waited for my turn i wish i had the luxury to take a bike and not join the average students in their efforts to get home after what must have been a stressful day, but my bank account is as fit as the president.

As we queued in our hundreds rain began to fall, it seem heaven wasnt ready to alleviate my suffering both man and nature were waging a war against me, a battle in which i had no say, i was the hero in another hemingway classic. So has my legs got weaker, my cloths getting drenched and my body lacking the super power abilities to pull me out of the situation, patience was all i was left with. Eventually it got to my turn and as i was about to board, one of the union honurables said in yoruba “E JE KI MAMA WOLE“ which means “let the elderly woman board“ mama had been standing somewhere behind me but i never noticed.

So i wonder and thought that after spending fourty five minutes in the rain waiting for a bus it was requested that i relinquish the last seat available which was the fruit of my patience to mama, as the morals in me battle it out with my physical frame which was begging to be put out of its misery i let my morals prevail.

I however was subjected to a series of complaints from the positivist side of my being which had the sympathy of my aching body. It asked How many kilometers did mama walked today trying to attend lectures？would mama still wake up in the midnight to read？would mama have done the same if i were to be in a desperate situation probably if i were late for an examination？and most importantly when mama was my age they had a better country where education was almost free and the university was like a vacation to Europe, mama's generation inherited a country with the prospect of becoming great and mismanaged it leaving mama and me in this pathetic situation, so shouldnt mama suffer for the sins of her peers？After all this questions i placated the positivist in me with the moral words of “Do good for the sake of God“.

I eventually got a bus and left for school gate when i was walking home from the gate all wet like i fell into a well i began to ponder why is Nigeria like this？why does my generation have to suffer for the carelessness, recklessness, financial mismanagement, lack of foresight and the corruption of Mama's generation?

Why should we have to be packed in lecture halls like sardines and be given a three thousand naira ticket for a one year prison experience in the name of hostels？Why should a lecturer who when he was a student lived in a room of four, had his laundry done for him, ate chicken and fresh fish for free and was taught by the best of scholars in the most condusive of environment, should such a lecturer who reaped the fruits of the good works of AWO indiscreetly fail my generation who are suffering from the incapacity and failures of his generation？Do such a lecturer have the moral judgement to make life unbearable for me by giving me twice the work he was given without the privilegdes he enjoyed as a student?

So after all this questions it was vivid and glaring that mama's generation have failed, they have failed in every aspect except probably in reproduction, In reproducing innocent children who will bear the burden of their failure.

With the way the country is sliding fastly into the wilderness it is time for a new generation to step up and save the mess Mama's generation has created, it is time that the Nigerian youths wake up from their slumber as the Nigerian youth can no longer just strive for survival while a failed generation subject them to untold hardship. If the Venezuelan youth cant take it, if the Algerian youths cant take it, if the Hong kong youths cant take it then there is no reason why the great youths of the most populous black nation should take it.

Every Nigerian youth would agree that the time is right for Mama＇s generation to be disgraced out of office and a new geneatoon should take over the realms of power. The political term “youth at heart“ used to define the term “youth“ by the current political generation to trick and cajole the electorate into voting them into power can no longer stand, we no longer want old leaders with a youthful and ethusiastic heart for looting the treasury. It is time for the real and true youth, the ones who have been given the tiltle of “leaders of tomorrow“ to claim the title as it would never be handed to them by the current crops of leaders. It is time the Nigerian youth realise that it matters little in how many fragments this country is shared this current crops of leaders wont relinquish power, they have been there during the khaki wearing days and most of them are still in the decision making process of this country, looting away the future of their children and grand children.

The dream of a youth political leader would take a significant step come the 2017 Anambra state gubernatorial election. It is a big step that Mr Nonso Ozoemena is flying the flag of the YOUTH DEMOCRATIC PARTY （YDP）in the coming election. I am particularly excited at the prospect of a youth becoming the governor of a state in Nigeria and the foundation it wil lay for revolutions to come. I do hope the youth population of Anambra state share my enthusiasm and drive for the prospect, potentials and future of the YDP and i hope other youths with the resources and qualifications in other parts of the country will follow in the footstep of Mr Nonso by running for offices in all levels of government.

I am not however lost in my excitement that i do not know the vivid fact that corruption has no age nor gender but hoewever enough is enough this current generation is unredeemable they are lost beyond salvation and i believe it is time to save the country from total damnation and the current political generation from the perpertual disgrace they have found themselves.

I therefore charge the Nigerian youth to suceed where our grand parents have failed, not to learn and inherit the evil genuis of corruption of which our grand parents would forever be remembered for, Instead we should be the change we want to see in this country, we should confront corrupt leaders and refuse to keep quiet in the face of oppression. The Nigerian youth should know the value of their votes and use it to throw the current political class into ashes.

The Nigerian youth should not occupy themselves with carving out a distinct socio political entity as it does not guarantee a better tomorrow for them nor their children, instead they should use the power of their votes to vote out this current generation and also rise up to take power from the old who have no sympathy for the young nor themselves.

Nigerian youth no matter the religion,creed or party should uphold the noble law of live and let live ,eat and give to your brother. It is time to have sympathy on the old, on the current state of the country and the future of this country and the best way to accomplish this is taking over the realms of power from Mama's generation and building a nation where the future generation will have no cause to have sympathy for the old.

Adebiyi Adeayo Isaac
Faculty of Law
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun state.

Biography of Professor Oluyemi Oluleke Osinbajo

Professor Oluyemi Oluleke Osinbajo, SAN, GCON is the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Born on March 8 1957 at Creek Hospital, Lagos, Yemi is a professor of law and a Senior Advocate of Nigeria. He is married to Oludolapo Osinbajo (nee Soyode), grand daughter of the late sage and statesman, Chief Obafemi Awolowo. They are blessed with three children.

Professor Yemi Osinbajo's early years in primary school were spent at Corona School Lagos. Between 1969- 1975, he attended Igbobi College, Yaba where he was the winner of the State Merit Award (1971); the School Prize for English Oratory (1972); Adeoba Prize for English Oratory (1972-1975); Elias Prize for Best Performance in History (WASC, 1973); School Prize for Literature (HSC, 1975); and African Statesman Intercollegiate Best Speaker's Prize (1974).

Thereafter, he studied for his undergraduate degree at the University of Lagos between 1975-1978 when he obtained a Second Class Upper Degree in Law. Here, he also won the Graham-Douglas Prize for Commercial Law.

In 1979, he completed the mandatory one-year professional training at the Nigerian Law School whereon he was admitted to practice as a Barrister and Solicitor of Nigeria's Supreme Court. In 1980, he attended the London School of Economics & Political Science, where he obtained a Master of Laws degree. An accomplished scholar, teacher, lawyer and administrator, Yemi is one of the nation's leading experts on the Law of Evidence, National and Regional Corporate Commercial Laws and Public Law.

As a man of the people, from 1979 –1980, Osinbajo participated in the one-year youth service programme as a Legal Officer with Bendel Development and Planning Authority (BDPA)

In 1981, the University of Lagos, Nigeria, engaged Osinbajo as a Lecturer. From 1988–1992, he was appointed as an Adviser (Legal Advice and Litigation), to the then Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Bola Ajibola, KBE.

In 1994, he became a Professor of Law following which he was appointed Head of Department of Public Law, University of Lagos

Between 1999 and 2007, Osinbajo was Member of Cabinet of the Lagos State Government where he served as Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice.

From 2007 – 2013, Osinbajo was once again employed as a Professor of Law, Department of Public Law, Faculty of Law, University of Lagos.

In 2007, Osinbajo became Senior Partner at SimmonsCooper Partners, Nigeria (a commercial law practice).

Staff Member, United Nations Operations in Somalia, Justice Division, UNOSOM II

Member, United Nations Secretary General's Committee of Experts on Conduct and Discipline of UN, Peacekeeping Personnel around the globe, Member, 2006. Partner in Law Firm of Osinbajo, Kukoyi & Adokpaye.

Membership Associations

Yemi is a member of the International Bar Association and the British Institute of International and Comparative Law and has served on the Nigerian Body of Benchers and the Council for Legal Education of Nigeria. He was also an independent director of CitiBank Nigeria　and an ethics adviser to the board of the Africa Development Bank (ADB). He has authored several books.

Reform and Charity Work

While in public office as Attorney General, Lagos, Yemi is credited with undertaking far-reaching significant judicial reform in Lagos State, addressing critical areas as judges' recruitment, remuneration, training and discipline. In addition, he addressed access to justice for the poor by establishing appropriate institutions in the Office of the Public Defender (OPD) and the Citizens Mediation Centre (CMC).

Yemi founded the Orderly Society Trust (OST) involved in an Excel literacy programme that aims to provide children in public primary schools with the same level of training in English as is available to their counterparts in private schools . Yemi also co-founded Justice Research Institute (Gte), a justice sector think tank as well as the Convention On Business Integrity.

Other Charitable Initiatives

As a spiritual leader, Osinbajo has organized various initiatives that work towards social justice. He organizes the Liberty Schools Project that provides free primary school education with free school lunches to poor children. This Project has three sites in poor communities in Obanikoro, Ikota and Makoko, all in Lagos. Other initiatives include free health care facilities, free legal services, social rehabilitation, skills acquisition for the very poor, a regular soup kitchen service, and free shelter for young people without accommodation. He is an ordained Pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God and an Emeritus Ambassador for the Environment in Lagos.

Political Career

After the formation of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Yemi Osinbajo was tasked with other notable Nigerians in the party with the development of a manifesto for the new political party. This culminated in the presentation of the "Roadmap to a New Nigeria", a document published by APC as its manifesto in 2013. The highlights of the Roadmap included a free meal school plan, and a conditional cash transfer to millions of the poorest Nigerians if they enrol their children in school and immunise them. On 17 December 2014, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, retired General Muhammadu Buhari, announced Osinbajo as his running mate and vice-presidential candidate for the 2015 general elections. On the 31st of March 2015, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) confirmed the Buhari/Osinbajo ticket having won the Presidential election, thus Osinbajo became the Vice President-elect of Nigeria. They were both sworn in on the 29th of May 2015 for the first term. In February 2019, the Buhari/ Osinbajo ticket won the Presidential Elections for a second term in office starting May 29, 2019.

In 2022, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo officially declared his intentions to run for President, a decision widely celebrated as a result of his excellent performance at different times when he stood in as Acting President.

NNI: Can we meet you?

Guest: Oyeleye Kehinde Emmanuel hails from Ikun-Akoko in Akoko South West Local Government of Ondo state. I hold a bachelor's degree in Local government and Development Studies from the Obafemi Awolowo University, and I'm presently running my masters degree program in Public Administration though working as an administrative officer at the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo City, Ondo state. I am a Global Goodwill Ambassador (GGA), Peace Ambassador for YCAPF, Child Protection Ambassador at My Body is My Body and just recently I was named a Global Youth Ambassador at TheirWorld.

NNI: How has the social entrepreneurship journey been for you so far?

Guest: (Smiles) Hm.. My social entrepreneurship journey has been quite tasking for me such that it has helped to develop me better. I must say that the sacrifice committed to birthing result isn't a small thing.. But many thanks to God who had afforded us Grace for the journey

NNI: What does managing an NGO entail? Are there any special skills you have to learn?

Guest: Managing an NGO is like managing a corporate business outlet which requires skilled workers but in this case, Volunteers. However, soft skills are of utmost importance... Time management skills, problem solving skills, Emotional intelligence, interpersonal skills. Let me say that in this business, Passion, commitment and resilience is what makes a successful NGO.

NNI: In pulling up innovative programmes and schemes, what is your experience?

Guest: Innovative programs are at the mercy of the Volunteers and leaders we have as a family. The creativity and innovation isn't a one man thing. We relate as a family where everyone's voice is recognized and respected. Gaining mastery of how to relate with your team will by default ease the innovative process. For me the experience has been amazing.

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NNI: What do you do at the Acalypha Initiative?

Guest: Acalypha Initiative is a non governmental organization that seeks to bring hope to children living in low income communities through our tripartite programs, ranging from Educational Sponsorship, Advocacy and Sensitization, and Charity Project.

NNI: What do you think about NGOs and Awards & Recognition?

Guest: I have not been so desperate for Recognition and fame. However, what I see in this day and time is competition between and among NGOs and not collaboration. Many are so conscious of awards and Recognition such that they loose the very essence of why they started out. Many well meaning NGOs are doing well but have deviated from impact to ways of getting recognized. That is why many do not leave behind a legacy.

NNI: Can impact truly be measured? What defines impact for you at the Acalypha Initiative?

Guest: Impact can be measured depending on the parameters individuals use to measure it. For us at Acalypha Initiative, impact for us is when can minister hope to a child who can never repay us back. Our Impact isn't defined by number but by that one life who for his or her cause such project was organized.

NNI: What is your view on Global Youth Development and growth? Do you think we are making progress?

Guest: Global Youth development is actually progressive in this day and time with access to the internet, opportunities, training, conferences, fellowships etc.

NNI: While NGOs revolve round people, recent World Health Issues have affected NGO operations. What role do you think NGOs can play as regards Global Health Problems like the Coronavirus?

Guest: NGOs at this time should work alongside the WHO to rase awareness and focus on ways to harness the use of technology for their advantage. Possibly, NGOs can distribute sanitizers and nose masks to affected citizens. Online summits, trainings etc are needful at this time.

NNI: Managing an organisation requires funding. Do you think funding levels for NGOs have reduced? Why?

Guest: Yes running an NGO requires funding however, if we all have to wait for funding no one would change the world. I must say that the government is not even helping in funding at all safe for embassies, banks and private firms who through pitching competitions have to select those that become beneficiaries of the grant.

One who runs an NGO must then leverage on other currencies that can create such result. For me money is one of many currencies one can use in running an NGO.. (smiles)

NNI: What is your advice to fellow young individuals?

Guest: In this day and time my advice is that we all take precautions necessary with respect to the Covid 19 that has ravaged the globe. Also, individuals must be intentional about growth and self development through learning and relearning

NNI: What new heights are you scaling at the Acalypha Initiative? Any bigger plans?

Guest: There is no foundation without a plan, it's either it's realistic or not.

We have got plans on ground before the Corona outbreak. However, we are looking at how we can leverage on this perilous time to still create change and impact the world. I must confess that we would be limited in our results if the situation stands as it is for the next couple of months. But in God we trust. All will be well. All we do isn't for fame but on an account of that we are sent by God, we are to retreat at this time to strategize and come back strong.

Thank you very much for your time sir.

Full Biography of Ajirebi Kayode Olasehinde (Pa James)

Born in Lagos on the 4th of June, 1957, Ajirebi Kayode Olasehinde popularly known as Pa James is a veteran Yoruba comic actor and film producer.

Pa James came into limelight since his feature in the family TV comedy series, Papa Ajasco which was produced and directed by Wale Adeuga of the Wale Adenuga Productions. He also featured in popular movie series including Super story.

As a movie legend, he was known for his elderly acts which he comically combines to give a professional and entertaining touch to his audience.

Pa James is happily married and the union is blessed with three adorable children.

Kayode Olasehinde well known as Pa James met his lovely wife, Iya Samuel in a movie location years ago.

Pa James Children

Pa James Ajirebi is blessed with three children. they are all males. Their names are Samuel, Tobi and Bolaji Olasehinde

1. Samuel Olasehinde

Samuel Olasehinde

Samuel Ajirebi s a Nollywood actor and lawyer who has been in Nollywood for a decade now.

He is in his mid-twenties and already featured in several Yoruba movies over the last decade leveraging on the influence of his father which he revealed himself.

Ajirebi Kayode Olasehinde (Pa James) is active on social media. You can connect with him via his official handles on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Samuel Ajirebi

He attended Aunty Ajoke Nursery and Primary School (Later changed to Beryl), where he was before moving to GEC International Nursery and Primary School and then to GEC Comprehensive College.

After completing his secondary education, he proceeded to Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) and bagged a degree in law.

2. Tobi Olasehinde

Tobi Olasehinde

Tobi is the Second Child of Mr Kayode Olashinde popularly known as Pa.James. He went to GEC International Nursery and Primary School for his primary education and then proceeded to GEC Comprehensive College.

After completing his secondary education, Tobi proceeded to the University of Ilorin to study History and International Relations. Tobi Completed his NYSC Service Scheme in 2018.

3. Bolaji Anuoluwapo Olasehinde

Bolaji Olasehinde

Bolaji Anuoluwapo Olashinde is the last born of the house. Just like his elder brothers, he also attended GEC International Nursery and Primary School and then proceeded to GEC Comprehensive College.

Bolaji Ajirebi

He finished secondary school in 2018 and any information about his further studies is yet known.

NNI: Can we meet you?

Guest: I am Adegbite Adebayo Samuel. I'm a 26years old graduate of Political science, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. I was born into a family of five although, my father is late, as far back as 1997. I'm a Music minister with a passion to preach Jesus all around the world with the sounds of Heaven. I hail from Oyo state

NNI: "But my father is late, as far back as 1997..." With this, how was growing up been for you?

Guest: Well, It was tough, really tough, especially for my mother who suddenly found herself a single parent. It was like the silver spoon was taken away, but nonetheless, she did everything in her power by the grace of God to give myself and my siblings quality education, good morals and taught us to love the Lord. A lot of credit goes to God through her.

NNI: Inspiring! Your mum is indeed a strong woman. I thank God for His grace upon her life.

Guest: Yeah, God be praised.

NNI: What inspired Aninilematanile?

Bayo Adegbite: After completing my undergraduate studies, I had been trusting God for an unusual grace to compose songs that will bless many around the world. I just want to be a vessel unto honour. One day, as I was heading back home from work, I started singing in the spirit (singing in tongues), a melody then struck my heart, I couldn't stop singing it, but it was still in tongues, so I asked God to help put words of understanding to fit into the melody, and not long after, I remembered a beautiful name of God I got to know in one of rehearsals in the fellowship meeting (RCFOAU) in the university. Aninilematannile! Meaning The Inexhaustible God, The One who is All-Sufficient. That was it! A new song had arrived!!!

NNI: Wow! Interesting. When did you start music?

Bayo Adegbite: I have been involved in music since childhood, in fact every member of family sings really well, but started 2015 professionally when I released my debut single.

NNI: As a gospel artiste, please narrate your salvation experience?

Guest: I got saved through a friend way back 2007. He just showed me love and then I saw how things were working out for him, so I decided to give God a chance, but now I know He gave me chance! No regrets!

NNI: Oh Wow! Who are your music mentors? Your role models in this field?

Guest: My music mentor is my Mother, Mrs Adegbite Stella Olayide, she taught me how to stay on key by dragging me to weekly services to lead the praise and worship lol and Role models are Don Moen, Wale Adenuga and Nathaniel Bassey.

NNI: God, Music and Man... What do you think is the bond?

Bayo Adegbite: God is the originator of music and also the creator of man. The bond here is that, music is one of the most potent weapon in the hands of men to establish and advance the kingdom of God on earth.

NNI: Wow! Recently Tasha Hobbs collaborated with Nicki Minaj. What do you think of gospel artistes collaborating with secular ones?

Guest: I'm not one to judge, but if i could just lend my voice. My stand is that Whatever is Gospel is too precious to be meddled with the secular world. There's a distinct line between we do in the kingdom and what goes on in the secular. We preach Christ, they preach self, so when we involve the secular guys in collaboration, in my opinion I think there's a loss of sense of identity.

NNI: Wow! What's the future of gospel music in Nigeria?

Bayo Adegbite: Beyond words can say or describe!!! There's an army rising in this country. God is raising music ministers after His heart

NNI: And I'm one of them! (smiles)

Bayo Adegbite: Oh yes! Music ministers are churning out great songs. And believe soonest, our songs will change the course of this country, Africa, and the world at large for good.

NNI: Amen! How do you balance your music with other obligations-- career, etc?

Guest: It's not easy but I'll just say you'll always find time for whatever you love or love doing. So with God's help I try to prioritise well

NNI: What is your greatest challenge as a musician?

Bayo Adegbite: I don't know how best to answer this but, I put a lot of good pressure on myself and the good pressure is to better the person I was yesterday by improving today, but Jesus is up to the task through me. Let me just say, staying positive and motivated in midst of discouragements is my greatest challenge.

NNI: You started in 2015? Wow! That's great. What do you count as your achievements so far?

Bayo Adegbite: I believe my greatest achievements is how the songs God has given has touched the lives of people. Recently someone told how she got baptised in the Holy Ghost with evidence of speaking in tongues while singing one of the songs God gave me. That for me is a great achievement!

NNI: Wow! I love this testimony. Where do you see yourself in next five years?

Bayo Adegbite: Next five years! Well I believe by then by the special grace of God, I would have joined of frontiers in the gospel music ministry in Nigeria and the world at large to keep advancing the kingdom of God through music

NNI: What would you love to say to your supporters and to inspire other musicians?

Bayo Adegbite: To all those who have supported me so far, I want to say a big thank you. I'm immensely grateful. I also humbly ask that you keep praying for me like you've always done. May God keep us all in Jesus name. I love you all.

To my fellow music ministers, we must keep pushing for excellence and trust God for every step we intend take. let's keep raising the banner of Christ, drawing men solely to Him.

NNI: Thank you for your time sir.

Bayo Adegbite: My pleasure

I Resonate well with Impact than Influence - Toluwakemi, Whatsapp Queen

Tolulope Oluwakemi is popularly called Whatsapp Queen because she has carved a niche in Whatsapp Marketing. In this interview with NELOC News, she shares her story.

Can we meet you?

Guest: I am Tolulope Oluwakemi Adeyemi. You can just call me Toluwakemi. I'm a graduate awaiting NYSC from the University of Obafemi Awolowo University, I'm in my twenties, a lover of God and a full time Abba's babe.

What is the origin of the name “Whatsapp Queen”?

Guest: Interestingly, it came when one of my mentors jokingly asked me a question about WhatsApp and I answered. Boom, she just tagged me the name. I loved it and here we're today.

How did your journey into Whatsapp Marketing begin?

Guest: It all began in 2019. But I wasn't really paying attention to it. I entered into it fully when Sweet HS prompted me about it in August gradually got trained and in November it became major, and here we are today.

Does this mean you do not engage on other social media platforms?

Guest: I engage other platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and so on. You never know who you will meet.

NNI: How do other social media platforms influence your kind of marketing?

Guest: Hmm. It does Influence me mostly in the aspect of networking & exposure. I see it as a case of different people with their preferences. Some love Instagram, Facebook and maybe LinkedIn. When I get to tell these people I meet on other platforms what I do, I love how interesting the conversation gets.

NNI: As a digital marketer, what defines social impact and influence for you?

Guest: I really don't label myself a digital marketer, the reason been that I'm not fully skillful in all digital platforms but I navigate well around social media platforms.

To Explain what impact & Influence is based on my own experience. I resonate well with impact than Influence. I believe in impact. Impact an individual and a generation is aligned on the right path. I take this into what I'm doing with Whatsapp Marketing as I have been able to grow my Whatsapp Status (story) views to over 1600 with great engagement. My status is been viewed by not just Nigerians, it's been viewed by people in Ghana, Namibia, Uganda, South Africa and many more to come. They also have great things to say about my status.

NNI: How have you managed digital marketing with other responsibilities?

Guest: Gosh! It isn't easy but I'm learning to take things one step at a time. Putting one foot forward after the other has really helped.

NNI: People say digital marketing is a mix of different skills from content creation, video editing, design skills and much more. What exactly makes up digital marketing for you?

Guest: I really love this question. Digital Marketing starts with been digitally aware and conscious. It begins from picking up skills that interest you, then gradually growing from it and evolving.

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NNI: By global trends, there is a call for women to take up digital skills. How best can women seize this opportunity to prove themselves in the digital world?

Guest: I believe this definitely starts with Personal Development, Awareness and Identity. As a woman you have to start giving yourself permission to BE and start choosing you. It all starts with Personal Development.

NNI: By your standards, how do you measure a good marketing structure?

Guest: The thoughtfulness to the planning, the budget and the goals or what one wants to achieve.

NNI: How has COVID-19 pandemic affected Whatsapp marketing for you?

Guest: Beautifully it didn't affect me. In fact, I made way much more during the lock down. Funny, but that's the Truth. You see, WhatsApp is literally that app everyone wakes up to. It is an app that keeps many people company. During the lock down I met many Ghanaians through Whatsapp and instead of affecting me, it made me explore much more.

NNI: Do you think Nigerian women are making progress in digital marketing?

Yes they are. I believe there are many women who rose up to it and they are doing awesomely well.

What more do you expect to see in the digital marketing space?

Guest: Way much more people getting to understand and know that digitisation and technology is the future. People keep exploring and unraveling that extent to which this thing called technology can do for us.

Can you tell us about your book?

I researched and read about 5 ebooks written by other authors on WhatsApp Marketing where they did justice to it but in me I just felt there was something they were not talking about. That is one of the reasons why I wrote "This Thing Called WhatsApp Marketing". It's a book I wrote from my perspective, experience and knowledge that I wish I had before I started my journey in it. I'm so happy and glad to finally be able to write it and gift it to the world. It's my fourth e-book and first premium e-book that I'm getting to write in 2020. I'm excited about it and happy for the privilege to write it.

What is your advice to youths and women especially who have interests in digital marketing?

Guest: Narrow it down and take it one step at a time. Find what digital platform resonates more with you. Take it up, learn about it, do it repeatedly, stay with it and in no time your profiting will apply unto all. This was what I did with Whatsapp Marketing and I made my Whatsapp into a Wealth Point.

Ifelaw Graduates Win 2017 Reginald Aziza Leadership in Law Scholarship Award

Yesterday, Dr. Reginald Aziza announced Jeremiah Opeyemi Ojo and Abiodun Elijah Adenekan, both graduates of the Faculty of Law, OAU, Ile-Ife as the 2017 recipients of the Reginald Aziza Leadership in Law Scholarship Award.

He took to his instagram page (@reginaldaziza) to announce and upload the awardees' pictures with the following caption:

"We all have a duty to give; to lend a helping hand; to pull the next person up. This duty arises not because of our financial position, but in spite of it. It is a duty I take seriously. Severally, I have been helped up, I have wondered: just what if we all pull the next person up? What if we all listened? What if we all cared?
In fulfillment of this duty, today, I am pleased to announced Jeremiah Opeyemi Ojo and Abiodun Elijah Adenekan as the 2017 recipients of the Reginald Aziza Leadership in Law Scholarship Award.

Both awardees achieved exceptional academic performances at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, with Jeremiah achieving First Class Honours and Elijah following closely with a CGPA of 4.48. Both awardees attained their stellar performance despite verifiable financial difficulty. Having lost his mother many years ago, Jeremiah survived through university by running a business of printing and making photocopies. Elijah survived in school through menial jobs and teaching in secondary schools and other institutions. The fact that they were able to achieve such stellar performances in spite of their serious financial constraints is simply astonishing and lays credence to their single-minded, unrepentant determination to succeed, for which, I hold gentlemen in very high esteem.

The Scholarship shall cover 100% each of their tuition fees to the Nigeria Law School. In addition, I shall expose both awardees to a network of exceptionally bright, young Nigeria lawyers, who, together with me, shall be providing both awardees tailored and personalised support through their studies at the Nigeria Law School as well as exposing them to scholarship and career opportunities for their further personal and professional development.

I wish to thank all those who have supported this scholarship scheme, and the mentors who would work assiduously to ensure the flame of these gentlemen shines ever brighter in the future.

And to the awardees, a hearty congratulations to you, and thank you for giving me the privilege to be a part of your story.

Together, we can #MakeThemBelieve!"

We here at IFELAW are proud and happy for this magnanimous gesture showed by Reginald Aziza towards his Alma Mata. Thank you. We are very grateful.

We want to also use this medium to call on all alumni of IFELAW, home and abroad, to look back at the Faculty with similar kind gestures. We need you.

OLABODE Oladapo Samuel

[THE SMILING MAN]

Public Relations Officer