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PAGE 22—SUNDAY Vanguard, APRIL 25, 2021 Your mouth and your destiny TEXT :Numbers 13:26-33, 14:23,24 Numbers 13:26 And they went and came to Moses, and to Aaron, and to all the congregation of the children of Israel, to the wilderness of Paran, to Kadesh; and brought back word to them, and to all the congregation, and showed them the fruit of the land. 27 And they told him, and said, We came to the land where you sent us, and surely it flows with milk and honey; and this is the fruit of it. 28 Nevertheless the people be strong that dwell in the PASTOR O.C. CHUKWUEZIE. CAC Madaiyese Regional Headquaters Plot 701/702 Durumi District P.O. BOX 2577 Garki, Abuja. Contact us on: 08155555048, like us on facebook @cacdurumi land, and the cities are walled, and very great: and moreover we saw the children of Anak there. 29 The Amalekites dwell in the land of the south: and the Hittites, and the Jebusites, and the Amorites, dwell in the mountains: and the Canaanites dwell by the sea, and by the coast of Jordan. 30 And Caleb stilled the people before Moses, and said, Let us go up at once, and possess it; for we are well able to overcome it. 31 But the men that went up with him said, We be not able to go up against the people; Be being filled in the Spirit (1) Pentecost was one of the holy holidays instituted by God to contain the spiral in human life and its vicissitudes. After Jesus rose from the dead, He appeared to His disciples for 40 days. Then, when they were all gathered together with Him on the top of the mount, He was taken up into Heaven before their eyes (read Acts 1:1-11). However, before He left, Jesus gave His believers a very special and wonderful promise: “... I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever— 17 Rev. Emmanuel Awazie *Assemblies of God Church Nigeria, 111 Clegg Street, Surulere, Lagos. the Spirit of truth...I tell you the truth: It is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Counselor will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you....” John 14:16-18; 16:5-7. Jesus has not left us alone in the world; He has sent us the Holy Spirit. The Scriptures foretold of this event in the festival of Pentecost, and have so many others of these solemn festivals and holy convocations in God’s calendar for all time and we shall profit immensely if we shall study and be acquainted with Adeboye donates transformer to Kwara community By Sam Eyoboka THE Gbagede Amoyo Community, Ilorin, Kwara State was recently thrown into wild jubilation as the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye donated a 500 kva electric transformer to the community. The entire community went into ecstatic jubilation at the arrival of the transformer. Many prayed, many composed songs euloging the Ifewara-born influetial Daddy G.O., Adeboye. They composed songs designed to praise the man who bailed them out of perpetual darkness. They have lived without electricity for several years and had to express joy on the sight of the transformer in the community. The gesture, on behalf of the General Overseer, Adeboye by senior members of the church in Ilorin the Kwara State capital, was part of the church social responsibility, CSR, programme of the church. In RCCG, it is a tradition that the church Corporate Social Responsibility has its root in Christianity and the church is meant to be an example for the world to follow and not for they are stronger than we. 32 And they brought up an evil report of the land which they had searched to the children of Israel, saying, The land, through which we have gone to search it, is a land that eats up the inhabitants thereof; and all the people that we saw in it are men of a great stature. 33 And there we saw the giants, the sons of Anak, which come of the giants: and we were in our own sight as grasshoppers, and so we were in their sight. Numbers 14:23 Surely they shall not see the land which I swore to their fathers, neither shall any of them that provoked me see it. 24 But my servant Caleb, because he had another spirit with him, and has followed me fully, him will I bring into the land into where he went; and his seed shall possess it. them. They are so interconnected, a beautiful tapestry of God’s eternal mystery of life that can only be understood in His Son Jesus Christ. Because in the earth realm, we are constrained by times and seasons, we shall be considering God’s plan in Pentecost; but it shall not be in complete isolation from the preceding order. There is the orderly, chronological sequence that we can tracked. Passover tells us that Christ, our Passover, is sacrificed for us. For without the shedding of blood, there is no remission or forgiveness of sin - Heb. 9:22. Unleavened Bread is sharing or identifying in things with Christ, fellowship with Him... in His sufferings, death and burial through water baptism – Phil. 3:10, Rom. 6:1-4. the other way round. "We see the Crporate Social Responsibility as a conscious avenue for Christians to make visible impact in various key areas of society. Where many see societal challenges and its scale all around the world. We see an opportunity to take decisive effort to creating solutions as we work with people, communities, leaders and governments worldwide." *From left: Chairperson, RCCG Mercyland Area CSR Board, Sister Titi Osuntoki; Pastor in Charge of RCCG Lagos Province 44, Pastor Amos Emovon; representative of the Executive Chairman, Lagos Island East LCDA, Hon John Akinsuyi; Assistant Pastor in Charge of Province CSR, Lagos Province 44, Pastor Ajibola Opeoluwa-Calebs and wife, Adebisi during the presentation service in Lagos. Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos unveils LACDRAFEST 2021 with 'A Father's Heart' By Olayinka Latona CATHOLIC Archdiocese of Lagos, Most Rev. Adewale Martins has unveiled the third edition of archdiocesan Culture and Drama Festival, LACDRAF- EST with the theme: 'With a Father’s Heart.' The Director of Social Communications, Rev. Fr. Anthony Godonu unveiling the festival at the Centre for Media Development, Ojota, Lagos said this year's theme is in line with Pope Francis’ declaration of 2021 as the year of St. Joseph. Explaining the rationale behind LACDRAFEST, Godonu explained that the festival was conceived primarily as a means of promoting the use of drama and culture as a tool for evangelism among the youths and members of the Catholic Actors and Entertainers Association of Nigeria, CAEAN from the various parishes in the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos. Financial education can take people out of poverty —TGIC By Gabriel Olawale he Green Investment TClub, TGIC, has urged Nigerians particularly young people to acquire genuine skills in financial education to help them make the right investment decisions. Making this admonition in Lagos during the unveiling of TGIC report, the founder of the Club, Tomie Balogun, said Tompolo fighting injustice in N/Delta — Ogulagha elders By Nnamdi Ojiego The Ogulagha Commu nity Elders Synod has commended Chief Government Ekpomupolo, alias Tompolo, for what they described as his fight against injustice in the Niger Delta. The elders while commending Tompolo on his 50th birthday anniversary, described him as a selfless leader and great asset to the people of the region. In a statement by the Chairman, Fredrick Ingla, Vice Chairman, Capt. William Mienbra, Secretary General, Mr. Calabar Sunboy, Public Relations Officer, PRO, Mr. Henry Agediga, and Chief Council Guwor, Olotu of Ogulagha kingdom, the community leaders recalled how the former Commander of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, MEND, saved their community from communal crisis. “Tompolo is a stabilizing factor in Ogulagha. Our prayer is that God should give him more wisdom and understanding to carry on in his service to mankind.. He is a selfless leader and philanthropist who is always fighting for the interest of his people. “When our community was in crisis and in great need of when people are financially educated, it becomes a lot easier to make an appreciable investment that is capable of taking them out of poverty. She said: “The economic fallout from events like the market crash in 2018, economic recession in 2016, and the pandemic in 2020 resulted in financial security risks for this age group. Many of them are choosing to follow peace, Tompolo came to our rescue and brokered a truce which ushered in the prevailing peace the people are enjoying today. “As Tompolo is celebrating his 50th birthday, we join his well-wishers to celebrate and appreciate him for the laudable role he has been playing in the development of Ogulagha, Gbaramatu Kingdom and Ijaw nation in general”, the statement said. FUPRE, ACF sign pact for 2021 Petroleum Industry Awards he Federal University of TPetroleum Resources Effurun (FUPRE) has signed an agreement with the African Child Foundation to host 2021 Petroleum Industry Awards. In his remarks, FUPRE's Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Akpofure Rim-Rukeh commended companies like Shell Petroleum Development Company and others for registering their presence in the institution through viable projects and encouraged others to emulate their good deeds. He said that the university as a research institute understands that recognizing the outstanding achievements made within the Upstream, Midstream and Downstream sectors of the Oil & Gas Industry; rewarding success and commitment to health & safety, environmental stewardship and corporate social responsibility will in no small measure upscale the standard for excellence and healthy competition in the sector. He stated that the FUPRE Awards raises the bar in showcasing hard work as a panacea for advancement, adding that the 2021 edition will witness a cross-section of oil and gas players and stakeholders from government, upstream, midstream, downstream, regulators, civil society, finan- either their instincts or go along with peers when making money and investment decisions which makes them more likely to fall for Ponzi schemes. The economic situation and high incidence of these fraudulent schemes show a dire need for financial education. “As an innovative company in the financial education space, we work to bridge the gap in financial literacy among the youths in Nigeria through our products; a community-based investment club, online courses, webinars, campus tours and fintech platforms. “We created and elevated TGIC to the biggest investment club in Nigeria from 35 members at inception to 1,700 members in three years. Our five-year vision is to help at least 10,000 individuals to be financially educated and provide investment advisory services to them". NUC grants Atiba varsity operational President of UACC, Rev. Dr. James Owoyemi (right) and the Ebumawe of Ago Iwoye, Oba Abdul Rasaq Adesina Adenugba during ta courtesy visit to the Oba in Ago Iwoye, Ogun State. licence By Tunde Oso Atiba University (AU), Oyo, Oyo State, has been granted full operational licence by the National Universities Commission (NUC). This was communicated to the Proprietor of the AU, Chief James Ojebode, in a letter dated April 8, 2021 signed by Mrs. Lydia T. Imoroa, the Director, Inspection and Monitoring, for the Executive Secretary of the NUC. The statement said, “Having fulfilled all the requirements laid down in Educational (National Minimum Standards and Establishment of Institutions) Act, Cap E3 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 and satisfactorily completed the mandatory probationary period, the Atiba University is fully licensed to operate as a private university in Nigeria. “I forward herewith the Full Operational Licence to the University. On behalf of the Board, Management and staff of the National Universities Commission, I congratulate you on this achievement. “Please accept the assurances of the Executive Secretary’s highest regard.” •Chief James Ojebode UACC president visits Ogun CAN, Oba By Ephraim Oseji he President of the Unit Ted Apostolic Church of Christ (UACC), Rev. Dr. James Owoyemi has commended the efforts of the Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Ago – Iwoye, Ogun State, Evangelist Dotun Agbanle, in spreading and propagating the gospel of Christ. Owoyemi, said it’s a thing of joy to visit the CAN leader and prayed that God to continue to bless and strengthcial institutions, and insurers, among others. The African Child Foundation organisers of the African Integrity Prize, represented by the Country Director, Mr. Donaldson Onosakponome, assured the University management that only credible companies and individuals will scale through the crucible of nominations. ened the association. In his response, Agbanle thanked his guests and urged them to be focused and steadfast in their efforts to transform the church and move it to a greater height. Also, the Chairman, Christian Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (CPFN), Pastor Sunday Adenola, has congratulated Rev. Owoyemi on his ordination and elevation to the Position of the President of UACC. Adenola described Owoyemi, whom he has known for six years as God fearing, intelligent and honest man. Meanwhile, the UACC president used the occasion to visit the Palace of the Ebumawe of Ago – Iwoye, His Royal Highness, Oba Abdul Rasaq Adenugba who was so elated to received Rev Owoyemi in his place. The Oba prayed that the President will excel and succeed as the President of UACC, he prayed for God’s Guardian and protection upon the President and by God’s grace during the tenure of Rev. Owoyemi UACC will be known and planted all over the world. Rev. Owoyemi thanked the Oba for receiving him and his team to the Palace, he prayed for the Oba that God will continue to bless him with wisdom and good health to continue to lead his subjects.
SUNDAY VANGUARD, APRIL 25, 2021,PAGE 23 How far have you gone in your negotiation with government concerning ongoing strike? We met with the government team on the first day of the strike, that is on April 6 and we were invited for another round of meetings on April 14 and 15. On April 14, we met with the Minister of State, Education and we were supposed to meet with the Minister of Labour on April 15. Unfortunately, the meeting with the Labour Minister could not hold because the minister was not around. But for the April 14 meeting, we had some discussions and received some offers from the government and we are awaiting certain things to be done before the offers would be presented to our National Executive Council for consideration. As you know, the first meeting held on the day the strike started and that led to the constitution of Governing Councils for the polytechnics and the inauguration of the members during the week. How would you describe the attitude of the government to polytechnic education? The attitude of the government has not been good enough and we have been saying that long ago. If their attitude has been good, we wouldn’t have been on strike. The strike is a protest against the disposition of the government to the sector. Government has been playing lip service to the sector and there has not been enough respect and recognition for the sector. That is primarily why the sector is experiencing funding, regulatory, administrative and other challenges. And that is the reason why we are on strike. What are the implications of such an attitude on the society? We have said it repeatedly that the country needs technical and vocational education, TVE. We call it the skill-based education. At this point in time and the way the global economy is going, no nation jokes with TVE. Technical and Vocational Education is not about carrying certificates up and down. It is about what you can do. What skills you have, in what ways you can help the economy and the nation to grow and that is where our sector comes out tops. This is a sector that produces employers of labour, this is a sector that focuses on skill-based education. Unfortunately, like we all know, our government does not always get its priorities right, and so, they have continued to relegate this important sector to the background. Those who formulated the National Education Policy in this country as far back as 1977, did not make any mistake in establishing the polytechnics and Institutions that offer TVE. They saw the need for it with respect to the development of the nation and up until now, the government recognises that it is an important sector and that is why they are setting up new polytechnics. Recently, six new polytechnics were set up by the Federal Government and the various state governments are still setting up new ones. If they don’t find the polytechnics as important, then why are they setting up new ones?. So, it is just a matter of getting the priorities right so that it you can give the right level of attention to the sector at the level that will make it meet up with its responsibilities to the Nigerian society. Some say you people do not normally get your dues from the government because you don’t go the whole hog or make the necessary sacrifices to get your demands met, what is your view? That is not true. No two unions are exactly the same. Every union designs its own strategy of engagement. We don’t need to go on strike for one year because another union did that. We don’t need to go on strike for one month because another union did that. We have to design our own strategy to meet our own targets. We are on collective bargaining process. We must not expect to have 100% results. Even the union that went on strike for so long, the government has not met their demands 100% as well. Our union has gone on strike for nine months in the past, precisely between 2013 and 2014, we still did not get 100%. So, what is important is our priorities and expectations as we go on strike. What are the targets that are process led so that we can initiate the process? What are the STRIKE: How government is de-marketing polytechnics, killing technical education — ASUP President By Adesina Wahab Polytechnic lecturers are on strike over some demands from government. In this interview, the National President of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, ASUP, Comrade Anderson Ezeibe, speaks on the reasons for the strike and efforts to resolve it. Excerpts: ones that need instant response from the government? That is what is important. It is not a matter of how long a strike lasts but how effective it is. What is the outcome of such a strike? And as I said earlier, I have not seen any trade union that went on strike and got its demands met 100% no matter how long or how short the strike lasted. If the government gives poor finances as a reason for its inability to meet your demands, what would the position of the union be? I don’t think our demands from the government with respect to financial implications are too much for the government to bear. Particularly we have seen the government demonstrate the ability to this kind of responsibility to variois sectors. If we are saying that the payment of our own minimum wage arrears is just about N4 billion. If the government’s priorities are right, they can afford that. If we say we should be given The current situation is not good at all. It is not palatable. If it is good, we would not be on strike Revitalisation Fund, the same way our sister sector has been given, the funding of the NEEDS Assessment etc, they are within the ambit of the government to fund. We are not an unreasonable union. We know the capacity of the government despite the global downturn in the economy. We know that what is needed is for the government to get its priorities right. We know that this is not the time to play with TVE. For any nation that is serious, and we want to believe that Nigeria is serious, particularly at this period, when skill-based education is the in thing, the government should do the right thing. As a lecturer in the polytechnic sector, the dichotomy between university and polytechnic graduates, how can it be redressed? First and foremost, it is very regrettable that the problem has lingered despite all the efforts made by our union and others and that we have only been able to remove the disparity in the entry point of polytechnic and university graduates into the public service. Previously, university graduates are placed on level 8, while their polytechnic counterparts are placed on level 7. But another main issue has not been resolved and that is a l l o w i n g polytechnic graduates to get to level 17 like their u n i v e r s i t y counterparts. Polytechnic graduates don’t go beyond level 14. They have now introduced the B r i d g i n g P r o g r a m m e whereby polytechnic graduates would go for postgraduate programme after bagging HND. It is very unfortunate and I think our nation should have moved to the level of what you can do, the skills you have and not the paper certificates you carry about. Normally, in the civil service, once you have been employed, your career progression should not depend on your certificate but on your output on the job. Your performance on the job is now supposed to be the criteria for your career progression. But unfortunately, we are still relying on entry point qualification. This I think does not help and has really amplified the dichotomy. I hope the bill before the National Assembly that intends to address those issues would be passed by the two chambers and assented to by the President. How would you describe technical education in Nigeria?. The current situation is not good at all. It is not palatable. If it is good, we would not be on strike. The funding of the sector is so poor and it is a sector that requires a lot of funding because of the type of equipment that is used to train the students. Morale is very low because the staff are not taken care of. The discrimination has also lowered the morale of both staff and students. As we speak, the sector is not very attractuve to Nigerian youths. For enrolment for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations conducted by the Joint Admissions And Matriculation Board, the sector gets about 1% in the last four years and we have the universities getting over 98% of the applicants. That tells the whole story. That shows that the sector has been demarketed over time by the government through its policies that are unfavourable to the sector. That is why we are on strike to redress the situation and let the sector meets its obligations to the Nigerian society. The government should meet the demands of our union so that students would go back to the classes and our members would go back to their beats.
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