Obasanjo Says Early Death of Parents Remains Major Regret in His Life

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6 years ago

March 6, 2018

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo said on Monday that the early death of his parents remains a major regret in his life.

Obasanjo disclosed this at his 81st birthday ceremony held at the Marque Events Centre inside the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library Complex in Abeokuta.

The former president, who recalled that his parents laboured to train him, expressed regrets that they could not live to “reap the fruits of their labour.”

“One of the things that I always missed or remember with some feeling of sadness is that my parents left this world too early.

“They made a lot of sacrifices for me and I wish they have been around to reap the fruits of their labour,” he said.

He said he had always found solace in the belief of the Yoruba that “the dead sees what goes on in the land of the living.”

The elder statesman said he was sure that his parents would be grateful and happy at his achievements if they had been alive.

Obasanjo expressed appreciation to all those who had worked with him and contributed to making his life a success.

He said he was particularly grateful to all who “lifted his hands” when he got tired in the course of building the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library.

“I would not have ventured into the project if I had known it would be that massive, but I thank you all for supporting me all the way,” he said. (NAN)

Federal Government Sets To Commence School-To-Work Scheme

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2 days ago

May 3, 2024

Alice Ginika Simon

The Federal Government says plans are underway to launch a school-to-work scheme to enable youths to become productive and self-employed.

The Executive Secretary of Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Dr. Hamid Bobboyi disclosed this in Abuja during a meeting with Commissioners of Education, Executive State and FCT Universal Basic Chairmen, Education Boards and UBEC on the School-to-Work Scheme.

Bobboyi in his keynote address, disclosed that the target group for the scheme are learners in the junior secondary schools. He added that it will provide them the opportunity to detect early in life where their talents and potential lie, between academic pursuit and vocational skills development.

Explaining how the Scheme will run, the UBEC Boss stated that it is structured to provide at least six months training, broken into two months per year of study in the junior secondary school.

Also speaking, the Director Basic Education, Federal Ministry of Education, Dr. Folake Davies, stated that the Scheme which is inline with the road map policy of the ministry, is designed to provide youths with the requisite experience necessary to excel whenever they find themselves in the working environment.

The Director, who was represented by Rose Onoja stated that only collaborative effort from the Federal, State, and Local Government levels and active involvement from the private sector will make the implementation of the program successful. Liberate actions to mitigate the living conditions of their constituents.

Entertainment

Big Congratulations To BBNaija Star, Miracle Igbokwe Who Graduated With Distinction From Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University In Florida USA

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1 week ago

April 27, 2024

Alice Ginika Simon

The reality TV star disclosed this on his Instagram story on Friday, sharing a video of the moment he climbed the stage to receive his certificate.

Over the years, He has carried us along his Journey of becoming a trained pilot. In July 2018, Ikechukwu obtained his Private Pilot License and Flight Dispatcher License.

In March 2019, he further disclosed that he obtained his certification as an “Instrument Rated” pilot.

He was also reported to have celebrated passing his Flight Instructor exam in 2023, as he completed his aviation training and earned pilot certification from US aviation authorities in 2024.

Miracle was in aviation school before the BBNaija show and returned to complete his training immediately after clinching the grand prize.

We congratulate him on his commitment to achieving this height. And we wish him the very best ahead.

Spotlight

Nigerian Woman Breaks Guinness World Record With 55-Hour Interview Marathon

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2 weeks ago

April 25, 2024

Alice Ginika Simon

Nigerians are actively participating in the Guinness World Records breaking feats which is quite encouraging and interesting.

You can say this has been the order of the day for over a year now as determined individuals have been coming into the spotlight to showcase their ability to break previously held records on different skills and talents.

This time around, Nigerian social media entrepreneur Clara Chizoba Kronborg has broken the world record for the longest interviewing marathon with a time of 55 hours 24 seconds.