Oshiomhole Has My Vote For Presidency – Fashola

 

 

Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State says he will support his Edo State counterpart, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, should the latter decide to take a shot at the Presidency.

 

 

Speaking in Benin City yesterday at a Youth Summit organised by the Edo State Government, with the theme “Nigeria’s Centenary: Defining the Issues and Setting Agenda for the Future of our Youths” held in Benin City, Fashola said: “if Governor Adams Oshiomhole decides to run as President of this country, he will have my vote. He is the kind of leader that Nigeria needs. I say that because, I have spent five memorable years of my life in Benin City as an undergraduate and as a Youth Corper and they are very fond memories that I hold dear in my heart today.

“I am always looking forward to coming here each time I am invited. The excitement to come here is in at an all time high. Since my brother assumed office as your governor, because every time that I come here, for all the right reasons, Benin City has not remained the same. It has changed positively and continues to change.

“On my way here, I drove past my former office on Sapele Road and clearly the place has transformed. And the Airport Road is now wider. I know what Ring Road used to be like and Akpakpava road. It is nice to know that tourism is back, flights are regular and you have done it because you have allowed yourselves to be led by a man who can inspire you to action. And I don’t think that anybody can claim the credit for what has happened here if not the people of Edo State.”
In his remarks, Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State appealed to the youths not to give up on the nation adding that the future of the country is in their hands as foreigners can assist but cannot solve the nation’s problems.

Oshiomhole argued that every nation has its own history and that Nigeria has come to stay. “As a people what we should think about is how we get our people properly managed such that the wealth of this great country is expressed in the quality of life of the citizen. How do we address the paradox of a nation so rich and yet its people getting poorer?
“How do we raise the issue of how the promise of democracy can be fully realised, if the federal government continues to pocket 52% and ask all the 36 states and the FCT to share 26% and the rest to be shared by 774 Local Government Areas.

“I do not think it is helpful for us to question whether Nigeria is a reality. So I ask you as young people to recognise that every country has its own share of problems and none of those problems can be resolved because the people have perfected the act of lamentation.
“There is no nation that doesn’t have problems. It is only Nigerians that can build Nigeria. We can’t keep crying over what we have lost yesterday. But we can resolve to do things differently tomorrow.
“I appeal to our youths not to judge the future of Nigeria by the failure of the past leaders and even the failings of the current leaders.”

On his part, Barrister Festus Keyamo called for the participation of youths in the democratic process
He said, “youths in Edo State have shown how to protect one man one vote. The practice must be entrenched beyond Edo State”.
On his part, TUC former President, Comrade Peter Esele called on the youths to brace up to the challenge of transforming the country to a better place for all.

 

Source: Channels Television

What Kind of Friend are You?

When it comes to finding friends, perhaps the first step is understanding what exactly friendship is. Does it mean you have each other in your Facebook list? Or that you see each other every Friday or Sunday at Mosque or Church? Not really. A relationship needs to have some key elements in order to be labeled as friendship. To me, a true friend is there for you no matter what. They don't lie to you no matter what. They also keep their promises. T...hey also don't stab you in the back

According to Aristotle, there are three kinds of friendships: friendships of utility, friendships of pleasure, and friendships of the good. I think these categories work, but I’m going to put Aristotle’s ideas in my own language.

Three Types of Friendships:

1.Friendships of Usefulness: I have friends who I never hear from except when they need something. Usually it’s once a year. I’ll get an email from them asking me to endorse or promote their new book. That’s about as deep as it goes. They are “friends of usefulness.” I’ll admit, I sometimes find such annual requests irritating as I’d like to be better friends with some of these people. But it is what it is. Business partners, coworkers on the job, and classmates often fit into this category.
2.Friendships of Mutual Interest: The glue of this kind of friendship is a particular kind of shared enjoyment. Think of fishing buddies, or exercise buddies, or golf buddies. You and your friend share a common interest or pleasure, and that’s where your friendship is rooted. If you lose interest in that common pleasure, the friendship ends.
3.Friendships of Virtue. The glue that holds this sort of friendship together is the mutual respect you have for one another. Such respect may even rise to admiration. You value one another as people, and you enjoy one another’s company. You are their friend, not for how they can benefit you or how they can bring you pleasure, but simply because you like them. This is the highest form of friendship.

Going beyond Aristotle’s three categories, there’s a fourth kind of friendship. It’s what I call a “close” friendship. Others would use the word “true” friendship to describe it. Though I don’t think the kinds of friendship listed above are “false.” Not all friendships of virtue are close friendships. But all close friendships are also friendships of virtue.

Folks What kind of friend are you?

May we all enjoy a fruitful year ahead. Shalom!

A Humble Heart is the Key to Godly Favor

Many people today want to be at the top of their game. They want to have both the answers and the plan. They want to have everything it takes to get the job done. Many times they will even ignore the instruction or counsel of others to do it. They think they can do it themselves. They are driven by pride, selfish ambitions and jealousy.

All of this is because they don't want others to see their insecurities. They are afraid of failing. They are afraid of appearing weak and vulnerable. They are afraid that others will think less of them if they are not able to make their own decisions or clear their own path in life. They want to be a one-person show, giving no thought to others around them, and no room for anyone to offer them direction.

Unfortunately, many women fall under this same category. But God did not make women to stand alone, nor did He make them to pull the weight of the entire world. Christianity cannot be lived alone, and Christians are called to work together toward the common goal of strengthening the believers and leading the lost to Christ. This takes not only patience, but unity, faith and incredible humility.
Humility is the virtue that allows a believer to admit that they cannot do it alone. They cannot always see where God is leading them.

They do not always make the best decisions, and even make foolish ones from time to time. They cannot always withstand temptation alone. They cannot always fight off attacks from the enemy alone. They can be weak. They can be given to crazy thoughts and even crazier actions. This is normal. It's called humanity. And admitting one's humanity requires humility. But amazingly, because of their humility, God can still use them despite their humanity.

God loves to live and move through a humble believer. It is in their weaknesses that His strength and power are magnified. If someone is arrogant and prideful, they assume the position of guide, counselor, even savior in their life. This kind of mindset denies God and His authority in a Christian's life. But God stated in His Word that He resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble. (James 4:6, NKJV).

Every Christian woman can receive favor from the Father, grace enough to compensate for her faults and shortcomings. The key is a heart of humility.