Segun Sowunmi sends message to Nigerian children

 

In a heartfelt Children's Day message, an Egba chief and leader of the PDP, Segun Sowunmi, has charged Nigerian children to apply themselves to things that edify.

In the message, Sowunmi urged them to stay focused amidst distractions. 

He emphasised the importance of preserving their unique African culture and traditions, noting that these have been passed down through generations to "define who we are."

According to Sowunmi, it's essential for the younger generation to hold on to their cultural heritage while remaining open to incremental improvements that can aid their survival and success. 

"Do not see culture and tradition as static but open your souls to incremental improvements that aid your survival and thriving of yourself as individuals and the collective,” he said.

Sowunmi also stressed the significance of community and collective responsibility, quoting the African proverb, "I am because you are." 

This philosophy, he noted, encourages individuals to be their brother's and sister's keeper, promoting a strong and supportive society.

Expressing his confidence in the younger generation, Sowunmi stated, "I see the signs of a glorious future emerging." 

He wished the children well, invoking divine guidance and protection as they strive to make their mark on the world. 

"May the owner of life be with you as you strive. Have fun on the one day dedicated to you our future,” he said.

May Day: Gbenga Adeoye seeks improved welfare package for workers

A financial expert, Gbenga Adeoye, has called on the government and all employers to improve the welfare of the workers.

As the world celebrates Workers Day, Adeoye said if the workers work well, there will be national development and if they don't, nations will fail.

“As we celebrate workers day today; I charge Nigerian workers to treat every human being and entities whose file appear on their table as their employer.

“It has been a major problem in Nigeria that workers treat people who need anything from them like beggars who need their favour but rather it should be service with joy and patriotic attitude,” he said.

Adeoye charged agencies like NAFDAC, SON, FAN, EFCC, ICPC, FIRS, State IRS, Immigration, Customs, CBN, BOI, Police, Army, Navy, DSS, traffic agencies, education, power, health ministries, and others to treat people as their employers and reason for the existence of their agency, ministries, or commission .

“Let us imbibe the culture of service by doing some of the followings : Treat file promptly; Get to work at the right time; Face your work when you resume; Don't act as if your service is a favour; Let's not make life difficult for investors. Don't delay CofO for years as it is today; Don't delay any approval; Don't create bottlenecks with hidden agenda,” he advised.

As for the government, he charged them to ensure workers are able to have decent shelter, decent transport system, car, office, salaries and wages, and decent treatment.

“Carry them along. Don't just post unqualified staff to department they have no capacity and training to handle. Round pegs in round holes and square pegs in square holes. Pay gratuity immediately they retire. Ensure civil servants are allowed to do regular development. Fill vacancies to avoid stress and pressure on hard-working civil servants,” he urged the government.

“There is no country without a vibrant and reliable civil servants as they are the engine room of National service and governance, and they drive policies and programmes of the country. Happy Workers Day,” Adeoye added.