Minister of the Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Muhammad Musa Bello, has given a hint on the introduction of religious and moral educations in the government schools across the capital territory.
He said that encouraging religious and moral education in schools would ensure that the younger generations are given what he called re-orientation.
The minister spoke today when he received a delegation of leaders of Christian community that paid him a courtesy visit in his office Abuja.
This was even as the minister said that his ministry will soon embark on comprehensive surveillance of all uncompleted buildings in the FCT to ensure that such places are not turned into den of criminals.
The Minister said that the Administration is concerned about the several uncompleted buildings across the Federal Capital City, Abuja and a number of unidentified persons squatting in such places, which may pose security risk.
Muhammad Bello said that the Administration had earlier spoken to the Muslim community on the unfortunate cases of street begging in some areas of the city and urged the residents to join hands with the FCTA to eradicate that menace.
The Minister disclosed that his Administration intends to take the issues of rehabilitation very seriously to give those with such social problem a sense belonging, thereby making them useful to themselves and the entire society.
“In the 2016 fiscal year, the FCT Administration will upgrade Rehabilitation Centre for effective skill acquisition to make the rehabilitated persons independent and self sustenance.”
Malam Bello reiterated that the FCT Administration also intends take them back to their families for re-absorption into the society after successful rehabilitation.
The FCT Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Israel Akanji who led the delegation appealed to the Minister for land for church groups and for FCT Administration to spare church building where possible.
Rev. Akanji also asked that the government to re-consider its stance on sponsorship of pilgrims to Israel.
President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the Sultanate, the Government and people of Sokoto State on the death of the Walin Sokoto, Ambassador Hamzat Ahmad, on Saturday.
In a condolence letter to the Sokoto State Government, President Buhari described the late Walin Sokoto as a reputable public servant and a highly distinguished diplomat, who spent most of his life in the service of his country.
The President said that the death of Walin Sokoto, who was also the former Nigerian Ambassador, is a great loss to his community and Nigeria. The deceased served in London and Washington DC.
The President said that his death is a great loss to Sokoto State, the diplomatic and business communities and to the Nigerian public service.
‘‘Alhaji Hamzat served meritoriously as a senior civil servant in the old Northern Nigeria Government and with the Federal Civil Service. In Lagos, he held the post of Principal Secretary to the then Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, whom he served with diligence and loyalty.
‘‘Please convey my sincere condolences to His Royal Highness, the Sultan of Sokoto, his family and the good people of Sokoto State on the demise of their illustrious son,” the President wrote.
President Buhari prayed that the Almighty God will grant the soul of the late Walin Sokoto a peaceful rest, and grant his family the strength to bear the loss. [myad]
The senator representing Osun East Senatorial District in the upper chamber, Senator Babajide Omowoware, has said that the issue of budget padding is not a new thing, saying that since he has been in the Senate, it had been the same.
Senator Omowoware who spoke today on Abuja-based radio station, Rhythm 94.7 said: ”after spending about five years now in the Senate, I make bold to say there is no budget that has to come to us that hasn’t been padded!”
The senator who is the chairman of the Senate Committee on Rules and Business, said that it is the norm in the past for legislators to have their inputs added into the document.
He however called for the understanding of Nigerians in the current impasse, assuring that the executive and the legislature are working closely to ensure the budget is passed on time. Omowaware’s confession is an indictment on the 7th Senate which he was part of and was presided over by immediate past Senate president, Senate David Mark. [myad]
The driver to the Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, who simply identified himself as Segun had narrated how he drove the Archbishop to safety away from three men who emerged from a bush sround Edo state and started shooting gun at their car. The driver said that the attack happened last Friday along the Benin-Ekpoma road close to Ehor at about 5.00pm. According to him: “We left Benin for Uromi and at about 5.00pm on the fateful day, I think very close to Ehor, I saw a big pothole and decided to slow down the vehicle. I would have passed the spot with speed but because the cardinal was sleeping, I decided to slow down the vehicle so that he won’t wake up, suddenly, I saw three men came out of the palm tree plantation by the road side and started shooting at the vehicle. I look ahead of me, two of them were firing from a distance at the vehicle and I looked behind me another one was firing at the vehicle from behind so I decided to use reverse gear. The other vehicles who saw me coming with reverse started clearing off the road and when I got to a safe distance I decided to stop the vehicle and people started running to see what had happened. It was then we realised that the bullets shattered the left passenger window glass and made huge holes on the panel of the door. We just thank God nothing happened to the cardinal or any of us in the vehicle.” Against the backdrop of the attacks, the Catholic Archbishop of Benin City, Dr. Augustin Akubueze and the Catholic Bishop of Uromi Diocese, Dr. Donatus Ogun have both appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to tackle the growing attacks of prominent people in Nigeria by hoodlums in Edo State. The Bishops gave thanks to God that Cardinal Onaiyekan survived the attacks of some criminals elements last week on the Benin-Ekpoma road, adding: “If something had happened to him, what would have been the story? We thank God nothing happened and we are using this opportunity to appeal to Mr. President to provide adequate security for the citizens of Edo state,” Akubueze said, in an interview in Benin City.” The catholic archbishops stressed that the responsibility of a government is to secure her people stressing: “what we are asking for is not too much for our president. If there is no security of lives and property, no investments or meaningful economic development can take place in the state and the nation at large. We need security and we are demanding that from our government”. Akubueze noted that the spate of attacks by so-called herdsmen across the country is becoming frightening, adding that there is an urgent need by the state and federal government to deal with the issue of security to protect lives and property of Nigerians “with all seriousness. Also, Cardinal Onaiyekan’s attack Bishop Ogun said “What would have happened if the Cardinal was killed? It would have been sorry and pains for us, considering that he was coming to attend the 10th anniversary of the creation of Uromi Diocese. We thank God he came out unhurt. While appealing strongly to President Buhari to help secure the state, the bishop added: “we need adequate security to protect the lives and property of the residents of the state. We cannot continue to live in fear in our own land because of the activities of these criminals.” [myad]
On a very cold Sunday morning, April 3, 2016 to be precise, at Salt Lake City in Utah, United States of America, I was fighting idleness by scanning my Facebook when my eyes caught a post by Amina Angulu-Tswanya, one of the daughters of Ambassador Uriah Angulu. It was an ominous post that sent chilling sensations down my spine. Amina had posted on her wall a beautiful picture she took with her father, with both father and daughter beaming with smiles, and wrote: “Finally at rest with Jesus…My Hero.” I swallowed hard as I took a second look at the picture. Again, I shivered. Though it seemed unbelievable at that moment, I had to jerk myself to the realization that no daughter would ever crack a joke about the father passing away. That done, I struggled to admit that Papa Angulu, who I saw earlier this year at a revival hosted by the Cathedral Church Of The Advent at Gwarinpa, Abuja, was no more! He has gone to have his deserved rest in the bosom of His Maker. In retrospect, and with profound regrets, I remember the countless times I had promised to pay him a visit at home but had failed to make the trip at each point, no matter how hard I tried. I wish I had fulfilled those promises. My faltering notwithstanding, Pa Angulu never took offence. Rather, the next time we would meet in church, he would still embrace and greet me smilingly even as he would enthuse: “My brother come and visit me. As you can see, my health is failing, and I’m here looking for spiritual healing.” We would pray, and I would assure him that his healing had been made perfect by the resurrection power in the blood of Jesus. We both said“Amen,” and went our different ways. Sadly, I never knew that would be the last time I would see or speak with him. Ambassador Angulu was an embodiment of integrity. He lived this attribute through and through, both in private and public life. I was privileged to relate closely with him at the Independent Corrupt Practices And Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC)where I was Resident Consultant (Media) and he was ICPC Acting Chairman. That was in 2011. He came into limelight during this period when he got enmeshed in a controversy that ensued while he was trying to protect the independence and autonomy of ICPC from undue interference by some powerful elements in government at the time. He believed the war against corruption should be fought totally in accordance with the Act that set up the ICPC. I recall that the ICPC in 2011, got a petition against some principal officers of the National Judicial Institute (NJI) alleging a N6billion fraud.Some NJI officials were invited for interrogation. Just then, Ambassador Angulu got a letter purportedly from the office of the then Chief Justice Of Nigeria, Justice Katsina Alu, asking Angulu to suspend further action on the probe and come to CJN office for discussion. Angulu was furious. He was not the type that would be taught how to do his job. He would not condone sensing undue interference in his job. Consequently, he disobeyed the order. He refused to honour the invitation. Rather, he wrote back to the CJN telling him that for him to be sighted anywhere near the CJN office at a time theNJI was under probe, would be sub-judice, and it would impinge on his integrity and that of his office. Instead, he suggested that the meeting should be held in his office at the ICPC Headquarters. The CJN office considered Angulu’s response an affront and directed the office of the Justice Minister to deal with the issue. In a split twist, a spurious letter emerged from Justice Minister Office, signed by one Abdullah Yola, asking Angulu to proceed on leave and hand over to another board member, Dr. Mrs. Roseline Abang-Wushishi. Angulu consulted widely whether to ignore the directive or take up a fight. Considering his integrity against the mounting pressure to quit, he wisely decided to leave with his integrity intact. Though the Justice Ministry came out with a volte- face press statement signed by its Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Ambrose Momoh, denying that Angulu’s removal was related to the ongoing probe of an alleged N6 billion fraud in the NJI. What became of that probe after the exit of Angulu is now history. I was happy to listen to a video where Vice President Yemi Osinbajo said that the war against corruption was going on satisfactorily even though corruption had been fighting back. That the government was satisfied with the agencies charged with the prosecution of the war against corruption, that the anti-corruption war “is still on course in Nigeria” signifies that Nigeria is at the threshold of greatness. It is also gratifying to note that the present government has restrained itself from interfering with the anti-graft agencies in their relentless war against corruption and corrupt tendencies. This was what Ambassador Angulu stood for, and sacrificed his positionfor as he refused to make undue compromises. Angulu’s integrity remained intact till he breathed his last. Nigerians would remember him as a man of impeccable character. Ambassador Angulu, 79, came from a deeply religious home. His father was Reverend Canon John Angulu, popularly known as Papa Doko. Throughout his life, Angulu amply demonstrated his religious commitment to the Anglican Communion. He would be greatly missed by the leadership of the Church Of Nigeria, Primate Nicholas Okoh, clergymen, and many Anglican faithful who saw him as a role model and adored him for how he kept faith and loyalty with his wife of many years. For Mama Angulu, the demise of the husband would be a shattering experience; a great loss. For as long as I knew them, both husband and wife always related like Siamese twins. At the Church Of Advent, the couple, on many occasions, had been showcased as role model for those aspiring to attain excellence in marriage. They had openly shared the secret behind the success of their marriage and how they both fought bravely to overcome the ups and downs of life. Pa Angulu survived many life-threatening accidents. Yet, by acts of divine intervention, he lived to give his mother a befitting burial. Papa Angulu was an embodiment of patience just as he was an epitome of wisdom and integrity. Not once did I see him get angry in my many years of acquaintance with him. And he never bore grudges against people. If he was not happy with you, he would tell you straight to your face. He would never allow the sun to go down with any bitterness in his heart. He was always smiling, yet highly cerebral. Pa Angulu, a former Nigeria Consul General to the United States, bagged the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR) in recognition of his meritorious services to his fatherland. What else can I say of this great Nigerian? I guess we can never eulogize the Dan Gatan Nupe enough. Papa, enter into your rest in the bosom of the Lord till we meet to part no more. Adieu sir. • Olamiti, a Media Consultant, wrote in from Abuja. [myad]
Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo has made it clear that Nigeria can never go back to the old way of doing things that had landed the country into a haven for corruption. He said that the Muhammadu Buhari government is ever determined to institute a new culture of probity and accountability in governance. The Vice President who spoke today at The Platform, a public engagement forum organized by the Covenant Church led by Pastor Poju Oyemade, noted that nearly after a year in office, there appeared to be many problems “and many have asked where is the change? Is this the change we voted for? Even some fifth columnists in our midst have suggested bring back corruption.”
Professor Osinbajo said: “the government of President Muhammadu Buhari is completely and irrevocably committed to change. We believe that though it may not be easy, though the early signs may be confusing and sometimes discouraging, there has never been a better opportunity than now to turn the country in the direction of success.” According to him, “today we have the best opportunity in decades for profound change. It is an opportunity in a generation. A revolution whose time has come!” The Vice President asked again: “can this change happen?”and answered: “yes it can! Yes it must! What do you have in your hands to make it happen? We have a country that is tired of corruption, tired of leadership without values, tired of an economy that is neither designed to accommodate enterprise, nor to create opportunity and wealth for the majority.” He said that the “new day in Aso Rock” is that of a Presidency that is committed to ensuring a departure from the past culture of corruption and profligacy in government, even as he averred that “the government of President Muhammadu Buhari is completely and irrevocably committed to the Change promised Nigerians.” Speaking on the theme: ‘What do we have in our hands, tapping into dead capital” Professor. Osinbajo said: “We have a leadership, a leader that is ready to challenge the rotten system, one that has said he is ready to kill corruption rather let corruption kill us. “We believe that though it may not be easy, though the early signs may be confusing and sometimes discouraging, there has never been a better opportunity than now to turn the country in the direction of success.” He said that the Federal Government is not unaware of the nation’s challenges, but that the youths must believe the problems facing the nation in the area of power, availability of petroleum products, infrastructure and agriculture are surmountable and resolvable. Vice President Osinbajo said that the key to change and the future prosperity lies in innovation that is critical to development.” [myad]
The Chief Executive Officer of Medallion Communications Limited, Engineer Ikechukwu Nnamani was Friday elected into the Executive Board of the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NIRA). His election came as part of the agenda for the 8th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at the NIRA House, Iponri-Lagos. Engr. Ike Nnamani is also the President Medallion, providers of interconnect exchange services in Nigeria with customers cutting across the operators of the Global System for Mobile (GSM( communications, Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), Fixed Line, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), and Value Added Service Providers (VAS). Nnamani doubles as the Chairman of Demadiur Systems Limited which played pivotal roles in deploying the telephony networks of Rainbownet Limited in the cities of Enugu, Aba, Owerri, Abakiliki, Onitsha, and Nsukka, all in the eastern region of Nigeria. Demadiur also successfully deployed the networks of Megatech Engineering in Kano and Startech Networks in Abuja respectively. Prior to founding Demadiur, he worked as an optical systems engineer at Luxcore Networks Incorporated in Atlanta Georgia, United States of America (USA). Whereas at Luxcore, Ike Nnamani as he is fondly called, was part of the team that designed and led to the manufacturing of Luxcore’s Semiconductor Waveguide Optical Regenerative Device (SWORD), the acclaimed world’s first integrated photonic wavelength converter chip, which ensures non-blocking of traffic flow in telecommunication networks. Equally, Ike Nnamani played a key role in the design and manufacture of Luxcore’s LambdaXchange, another world’s first demonstrated all-optical router, which won the best system award at the 2001 Optical Fiber Conference at Anaheim, California. In addition, Ike Nnamani as a researcher at the Design Methodologies Laboratory, Tennessee State University, was deeply concerned in the conceptualization, and design of a now patented Expanded Accommodation Tool (EAT) used in the Joint Strike Force project by the United State Military; which was executed on behalf of Boeing Aerospace in St Louis, Missouri. Nnamani received numerous awards from Boeing Aerospace for his contribution to the success of the project and went on to join forces in designing and successfully test-run a prototype of Trident II submarine umbilical retract mechanism used by the United States Navy’s Strategic Ballistic Missiles Defense Programme, which earned him a United States Navy plaque for outstanding work on the project. Ike Nnamani’s work has been published in numerous international publications including the Boeing Aerospace newsletter, and the 2002 Region XI technical journal of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) International. [myad]
Governors of 19 Northern States have kicked against calling all Fulani herdsmen criminals insisting that perpetrators of crimes around the country could not be Fulani people.
“We want to unequivocally condemn the recent killings in Enugu and other parts of the country. But we equally condemn the politicisation or permit me, the ‘ethinicisation’ of the whole crisis. It goes beyond Fulani. If anything happens, they say Fulani herdsmen; to me it is an insult.
Speaking to news men shortly after a close door meeting in Kaduna today, Friday, Chairman of the Northern States Governors Forum (NSGF) and Governor of Borno State, Alhaji Kashim Shettima said, condemned the recent attacks in Enugu and other parts of the country, but said that those behind the attacks are not Fulani people.
“Kidnapping in this country originated in the South-east, why don’t they call Igbo kidnappers? We have a great national challenge and we want to call on all and sundry to come and let us solve our common challenges as a people. The blood of paternity that binds us together supersedes whatever differences that might divide us.”
While condemning the Agatu killings, the NSGF Chairman appealed media practitioners to avoid sensationalism and emphasize issues that bind the country Nigerians together.
On the legacies of the Premier of Northern Nigeria, Sir Ahmadu Bello, Governor Shettima said they were doing everything possible to revive the New Nigerian Newspapers and Arewa Textile Limited. [myad]
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo received Chairman and members of the Traditional Council in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in his office at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa today, Friday, 29 April. [myad]
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the Oba of Benin, Omo n’Oba n’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Erediauwa had secured a place of honour in the history of the Benin Kingdom and Nigeria by his long and highly successful career as a public servant, administrator and chief custodian of the much celebrated culture and traditions of his people.
In his condolence message to Benin Kingdom over the death of the Oba today, President Buhari said that Oba Erediauwa would always be remembered as one of the most outstanding traditional rulers of his era. The President said that he received the death of the Oba with sadness and an immense feeling of great national loss, describing him as highly revered traditional ruler of Benin Kingdom.
“On behalf of the Federal Government, President Buhari extends sincere condolences to Governor Adams Oshiomhole, the people of Benin Kingdom and Edo State on the passage of the beloved monarch who had ruled over his people since his ascension to the throne in 1979. The President extended special commiserations to Crown Prince Eheneden Erediauwa and other members of the late Oba’s immediate family even as he assured them of the fullest sympathy and solidarity of the Federal Government and all Nigerians as they mourn
Meanwhile, the former Vice President and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has also mourned the passing away of Omo n’Oba n’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Erediauwa of Benin. Abubakar said the late Oba Erediauwa was a role model, an exceptional leader of not only his Benin people but a leading light in the committee of traditional rulers in the country. The former Vice President in a statement by is media office in Abuja on Friday, noted that the late Benin monarch radiated royalty, majesty, wisdom, intelligence and nationalism even as he spared no effort in protecting the traditions and values of his people. Abubakar noted the passing on of the monarch comes at a critical time when the country is facing numerous challenges of nation-building and would miss his wise counsel sorely. The Turaki Adamawa called on the proud people of the Benin kingdom, the people and Government of Edo State and all Nigerians to take heart at the passing on of this illustrious royal personage adding that with the remarkable life he lived, the place of the Oba in Benin and Nigeria history is assured. The former Vice President also extends his condolences to the Benin royal family and called on all its members to take heart and honour the memory of the late Oba by working for peace, which was a cardinal pursuit of the monarch during his lifetime. [myad]
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Minister of the Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Muhammad Musa Bello, has given a hint on the introduction of religious and moral educations in the government schools across the capital territory.
Amb. Angulu: Exit Of Incorruptible Anti-Corruption Crusader, By Folu Olamiti
On a very cold Sunday morning, April 3, 2016 to be precise, at Salt Lake City in Utah, United States of America, I was fighting idleness by scanning my Facebook when my eyes caught a post by Amina Angulu-Tswanya, one of the daughters of Ambassador Uriah Angulu. It was an ominous post that sent chilling sensations down my spine. Amina had posted on her wall a beautiful picture she took with her father, with both father and daughter beaming with smiles, and wrote: “Finally at rest with Jesus…My Hero.”
I swallowed hard as I took a second look at the picture. Again, I shivered. Though it seemed unbelievable at that moment, I had to jerk myself to the realization that no daughter would ever crack a joke about the father passing away. That done, I struggled to admit that Papa Angulu, who I saw earlier this year at a revival hosted by the Cathedral Church Of The Advent at Gwarinpa, Abuja, was no more! He has gone to have his deserved rest in the bosom of His Maker.
In retrospect, and with profound regrets, I remember the countless times I had promised to pay him a visit at home but had failed to make the trip at each point, no matter how hard I tried. I wish I had fulfilled those promises. My faltering notwithstanding, Pa Angulu never took offence. Rather, the next time we would meet in church, he would still embrace and greet me smilingly even as he would enthuse: “My brother come and visit me. As you can see, my health is failing, and I’m here looking for spiritual healing.” We would pray, and I would assure him that his healing had been made perfect by the resurrection power in the blood of Jesus. We both said“Amen,” and went our different ways. Sadly, I never knew that would be the last time I would see or speak with him.
Ambassador Angulu was an embodiment of integrity. He lived this attribute through and through, both in private and public life. I was privileged to relate closely with him at the Independent Corrupt Practices And Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC)where I was Resident Consultant (Media) and he was ICPC Acting Chairman. That was in 2011. He came into limelight during this period when he got enmeshed in a controversy that ensued while he was trying to protect the independence and autonomy of ICPC from undue interference by some powerful elements in government at the time.
He believed the war against corruption should be fought totally in accordance with the Act that set up the ICPC. I recall that the ICPC in 2011, got a petition against some principal officers of the National Judicial Institute (NJI) alleging a N6billion fraud.Some NJI officials were invited for interrogation. Just then, Ambassador Angulu got a letter purportedly from the office of the then Chief Justice Of Nigeria, Justice Katsina Alu, asking Angulu to suspend further action on the probe and come to CJN office for discussion. Angulu was furious. He was not the type that would be taught how to do his job. He would not condone sensing undue interference in his job. Consequently, he disobeyed the order. He refused to honour the invitation. Rather, he wrote back to the CJN telling him that for him to be sighted anywhere near the CJN office at a time theNJI was under probe, would be sub-judice, and it would impinge on his integrity and that of his office. Instead, he suggested that the meeting should be held in his office at the ICPC Headquarters.
The CJN office considered Angulu’s response an affront and directed the office of the Justice Minister to deal with the issue. In a split twist, a spurious letter emerged from Justice Minister Office, signed by one Abdullah Yola, asking Angulu to proceed on leave and hand over to another board member, Dr. Mrs. Roseline Abang-Wushishi. Angulu consulted widely whether to ignore the directive or take up a fight. Considering his integrity against the mounting pressure to quit, he wisely decided to leave with his integrity intact. Though the Justice Ministry came out with a volte- face press statement signed by its Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Ambrose Momoh, denying that Angulu’s removal was related to the ongoing probe of an alleged N6 billion fraud in the NJI. What became of that probe after the exit of Angulu is now history.
I was happy to listen to a video where Vice President Yemi Osinbajo said that the war against corruption was going on satisfactorily even though corruption had been fighting back. That the government was satisfied with the agencies charged with the prosecution of the war against corruption, that the anti-corruption war “is still on course in Nigeria” signifies that Nigeria is at the threshold of greatness. It is also gratifying to note that the present government has restrained itself from interfering with the anti-graft agencies in their relentless war against corruption and corrupt tendencies. This was what Ambassador Angulu stood for, and sacrificed his positionfor as he refused to make undue compromises. Angulu’s integrity remained intact till he breathed his last. Nigerians would remember him as a man of impeccable character.
Ambassador Angulu, 79, came from a deeply religious home. His father was Reverend Canon John Angulu, popularly known as Papa Doko. Throughout his life, Angulu amply demonstrated his religious commitment to the Anglican Communion. He would be greatly missed by the leadership of the Church Of Nigeria, Primate Nicholas Okoh, clergymen, and many Anglican faithful who saw him as a role model and adored him for how he kept faith and loyalty with his wife of many years. For Mama Angulu, the demise of the husband would be a shattering experience; a great loss. For as long as I knew them, both husband and wife always related like Siamese twins. At the Church Of Advent, the couple, on many occasions, had been showcased as role model for those aspiring to attain excellence in marriage. They had openly shared the secret behind the success of their marriage and how they both fought bravely to overcome the ups and downs of life. Pa Angulu survived many life-threatening accidents. Yet, by acts of divine intervention, he lived to give his mother a befitting burial.
Papa Angulu was an embodiment of patience just as he was an epitome of wisdom and integrity. Not once did I see him get angry in my many years of acquaintance with him. And he never bore grudges against people. If he was not happy with you, he would tell you straight to your face. He would never allow the sun to go down with any bitterness in his heart. He was always smiling, yet highly cerebral.
Pa Angulu, a former Nigeria Consul General to the United States, bagged the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR) in recognition of his meritorious services to his fatherland. What else can I say of this great Nigerian? I guess we can never eulogize the Dan Gatan Nupe enough. Papa, enter into your rest in the bosom of the Lord till we meet to part no more. Adieu sir.
• Olamiti, a Media Consultant, wrote in from Abuja. [myad]