IKIRE by Sulayman Olusina Nafiu

IKIRE

Mainstream, mettle's Monument,
Lakes leaks their leaping loins,
At the villages' outskirts edges.
When wind whirls, forest shields.

Ikire
Hunters' lea and the 'hunteds'
The life-time inn of the oracles.
Flirty fly flies like floating foam,
Around local lamp at night marts.
Dòdò thee all we hale at dinners!

Ikire
The limbo, Palm nuts' meadow,
Found at all the cardinal points.
The ranch of the rich merchants.
Ikire, the city of warriors' tomb,
Sun's sconce and petals's stem.

Dòdò- banana-made cake

Sulayman Olusina Nafiu

25th May 2016

Roles and Functions of a Legislator in a Democratic Setting

Roles and Functions of a Legislator in a Democratic Setting. A lecture Delivered by Isreal Akinlawon on 14th of April, 2016 on IDC whatssap  platform



First and foremost,I will like Crave for our indulgence to the fact that I will try to use lay man language as possible. Will run away from quoting laws as possible. Two key point shall be explain form our topic before addressing the real topic of the day. The two are Legislator annd Democracy. Who do we refer to as a Legislator?

 A legislator is a person who writes and passes laws,especially someone who is a member of a legislature. Legislators are usually politicians. And are often elected by the people of the local or state as the case may be. Democracy is a means for the people to choose their leaders and to hold their leaders accountable for their policies and their conduct in office. Government is based on the consent of the governed so in a democratic setting the people are sovereign. They are the highest form of political authority. A legislator belongs to legislative branch of government and it works in conjunction with the executive and judicial branches. Its main responsibility is the creation of law. The legislature is an highly misunderstood institution in our country today. Crisis of expectations is the root of the confusion. Most often people confuse the roles of the executives with that of the legislature. Most Nigerian don't know they are different. And may I start it here that its also pathetic that many of the legislators don't even know their responsibilities in this side of the world we find ourselves. To an average Nigerian,they expect legislator to provide Roads,School,Bridges,Markets,Hospitals,Electricity etc in their communities. Even when this is not part of their functions. Legislator only appropriate money for the executives to provide these infrastructures.  After all said then here comes the question what are roles of a legislator. Like I said in the earlier post. The main function of a legislator is to create law. It as been established that a legislator don't just emerged. A legislator is a representative. So a legislator proposes and creates law in respect to the interest of his people.  Aside from creating law a legislator also perform these functions

 INVESTIGATIVE ROLES: The legislature in a democratic has a sole constitutional power to conduct investigation into any agency or government with a view to exposing corruption and correcting any relapses in the conduct of public policies
This power is enjoined under section 88 of the constitution as amended
PUBLIC PETITION: The national assembly through its committees on public petition as the constitutional mandate to receive and enquire into public petitions and complaints brought to its attention. The essence of enquiring into public petitions or complaints is to address or redress any grievances or wrong done to any person(s),group(s) or community(s) within or outside Nigeria

POWER OF APPROPRIATION: Much of the influence which the legislature enjoys in the polity is derived essentially from its power of appropriation Under the law the national assembly is saddled with the power of appropriation. No money shall be withdrawn from the consolidated revenue fund or public fund of the federation without the authorization of the national assembly

 HOLDING GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABLE: The legislature through its oversight functions hold the ministries,department and agencies accountable to the public. They make sure that the allocation given to each segment are effectively  and that people of the public gets value for their money

 POWER OF CONFIRMATION: The legislature also as sole power under constitution to screen and confirm nominees for appointment into the Executive council of the federation and other federal executives bodies

CONFLICT MEDIATION AND RESOLUTION: The legislature as responsibility under the law to mediate into conflict and see to its resolution. Before it lingers so much E.g ASSUU and Federal Government, Fuel Subsidy issue, Etc

PROTECTING PEOPLE'S INTEREST:Like I said initially,since Legislator representing people in their local area then the interest of their people becomes their interest. Effective Legislator connect people to their government by giving them a place where their needs can be properly articulated. As the representative of the people their role and responsibility is to make sure they protect and defend the interest and right of their constituents. Also they should ensure their constituents get their own share of dividends of democracy and also assist in getting job placement. If they don't nobody will do it for them
Finally I want to say that the strength of any legislator is influence and without it He or She can not do anything

Final word from me: Elected representatives st the local,state and national levels should listen to the people and respond to their needs and suggestions. Thanks very much for Your time.

 God bless you all

Influence of Technological Change on Agricultural Development

Influence of technological change on agricultural development.

 A lecture delivered by Jubreal Akintayo on IDC whatsapp page on 11/04/2016


 As we all know, technology is the application of knowledge of nature for achievement of goals. Technology in agric has been in existence from time immemorial.  A technology that is sufficiently pure to be composed of arts and artifacts of a society, developed over the years among the people and peculiar to the people is called 'indigenous technology.  The use of tools and instruments to complement human energy in carrying out activities like tillage and land preparations is an indigenous technology. Tools like cutlass, hoe, etc has been useful to farmers. It however differs from one tribe to the other. Nupe type of hoe is peculiar to them and is quite different from Yoruba's type. Technology of cultivation, pest control, harvest and storage also differ from tribe to tribe. Various tribes have developed techniques for managing pest and diseases both on field and storage, making use of local materials. Example is the use of water from locust bean processing(omi iru), neem leaf(dongoyaro) and palm kernel oil.

 Also, some communities are attached to the belief that cultivation of some certain crops has to be ushered in with festivals and rituals. Some people will not harvest yam until rituals are done (odun Isu). Another example is the use of cloth or\and noise making materials like stone and bottles to scare away squirrel and other rodent pest. Those are some of agricultural indigenous technology used by our local farmers. However, the use of indigenous technology limits the scope of agriculture. Hence the need for technological change.
 Technological change occurs when ideas and innovations in a society are being introduced and adopted in another society.  Example is in transportation where the art of trekking and the use of beast of burden are being replaced by vehicles. Another example is communication where the use of signs, gestures like the use of palm fronds to signal the conveyance of corpse are being replaced by evolving technologies of phones, radio etc. Heath is another example where traditional healing based on superstitious beliefs in supernatural forces are largely being replaced by scientific medicines and hospital care.  Education, where socialization by imitation and direct teaching of basic skills has been enriched by formal instructions in school books and audiovisuals. Traditional houses constructed with muds, sticks and leaves are giving way to permanent structures made of cements, glass, iron etc. Traditional farming has been transformed through the introduction of viable seeds, improved breeds of crops and livestock, agric chemicals, improved processing and storage equipments. The resultant effects of these tech changes in an agrarian society is no doubt an increase in agricultural productivity. The introduction of biotechnology has gone a long way in moving agric sector.
The provision of viable and pest resistant crops and breeding of highly resistant and productive livestock cannot be overemphasized.
 Integrated Pest Management (IPM), habitat preservation, resource conservation technology, farm machineries(like tractors) are some of the brainchildren of tech change and these has led to a remarkable feat in stabilized food production, regular market supply, constant provision of raw materials etc.

As much as technology has positively influenced the agric sector, the undesirable influence cannot be left unattended to. It has relegated some useful indigenous tech that are thought to be relatively advantageous over new invents. For example, it is cost-effective, non toxic to use neem leaf to prevent storage pest rather than the use of chemicals. Digital divide is another negative impact of tech change.  However, it is evident that the positive influence outweighs the negatives. But we can still do more.

On a final note, it is pertinent to state that IDC can adopt agricultural extension as one of its programmes. Iwoland is largely an agrarian society. Agric extension is less costly, cost effective, less strenuous, less-laborious and it will surely go a long way in bettering the lots of the poor farmers around us. Provision of advisory services, teaching of new innovations, provision of viable and economic seedlings, supply of fertilizers and agrochemicals are some of the little ways to help. It is on this note I submit
Thanks for your time
God bless Iwoland

List of the newly appointed Council managers in State of Osun

Below is the list of the newly appointed Council manager in the state of Osun

Beacon of Hope by Jubreal Akintayo

BEACON OF HOPE
Not just a hope
A shiny one
A hope for the youths
A hope to claim the 'Tomorrow Leader' mantra
A hope for the less privileged
A dash resistant hope
A promising hope
A youth oriented hope
A hope of egalitarianism
A hope for human development
A hope for sound education
A hope for job opportunities
A hope for industrialisation
A hope for community development
Hope for a a new dawn
RAI2019 is the hope
RUFAI ADENIYI ISMAIL is the hope bearer
The entire youthood of Iwoland are the hopefuls
Purposeful representation is the mission
Party membership is just an affiliation
Party is just a name
YOUTH MISSION IS 'THE PARTY'

Jubril Akin-Akintayo ©2016

Concatenation by Jubreal Akin-Akintayo

CONCATENATION
If I were a wealthy man
My street would be of gold
My gold would be of glitters
My 'glitteratti' world would devoid of Intimidation

My neighbourhood would be of ivory
My ivory would be large
My large heart would contain all

My neighbours would be of succour
My succour would be all-encompassing
My encompassing succour that would touch hearts

My friends would be of affluence
My affluent world that would not scare others
My 'other sides' would taste from the affluence

My city would be of glamour My glamorous city that would be a centre of attractions
My attractive city that would have a booming economy

My environment would be of serenity
My serene environment that would elongate lives
My life that would be spent to help others

My coast would be of spaces
My space that would be of contents
My contents that would be of brilliance

My world would be a safe abode
My abode would be a safe confine
My confine would be of utmost security

My group would be of dynamics
My dynamism that would yield good results
My result that would be an object of envy&emulation

My policies would devoid of favouritism
My favourites would not enjoy preferential treat
My treatment would be same for all&sundry

IF I WERE A WEALTHY MAN I SHALL MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE

Jubril Akin-Akintayo
©2016

Meera stitches opens Meera Academy

MEERA STICHES OPENS MEERA ACADEMY


A leading fashion house  in the city of Ibadan, Meera Stitches  has now opened  a fashion school where one can learn how to make dresses, shirts, trousers, wedding outfits  and children's wears.

Meera Stitches is a modern tailor shop
in Nigeria. The fashion house make and sell custom traditional/native wears for kids and
adult, native wears and all at  affordable
and they  can deliver to anywhere in Nigeria.

According to the CEO of the Fashion  House Mrs Gbemisola Adisa-Lawal,  "MEERA STITCHES It is a fashion outlet where we are on the mission to promote our culture and local economy through the use of native
and traditional fabrics, by specially designing these fabrics into unique styles that can compete favorably at international level"

On the opening of her Fashion school,  Mrs Adisa stressed that her passion to breed new set of entrepreneurs in the fashion  world motivated her to establish the Academy. She said the school offer courses ranges from Sketching, Pattern Drafting,  Sewing skill, clothing construction,  stone works, fabrics beading and general business management. MEERA ACADEMY is located at 1, winners way, Basorun market, off BCOS, Ibadan. You can as well reach out to them on 08029998518, 08071608233.
You can visit there website:  www.meerastitches.com

My concern for APC

MY CONCERN WITH APC

The birth of All Progressive Congress, APC was a welcome development to all and sundry that have the development of Nigeria at heart. This is a party we all expected more than four years ago. When INEC announced the registration of APC, some of us that believe nothing good can come out of the ruling party again shouted the word "CHANGE". Like I do say, APC may not neccessary means change/bring change, what is more glaring about the formation of the party is that it will absolutely bring the long over-due competition which will of course bring the change we are all clamouring for.

I am a die-hard fan of Chief Bisi Akande(though he made me lost a year and totally sent me away from public secondary school), his transparency and accountability in governance is worthy of emulation. Barring his "not teacher friendly" education policy, he remains one of the best governor Osun state has ever produced. Just like His Excellency Rochas Owelle Okorocha said in his speech during the 75th birthday celebration of Baba Akande, when I grow up, I want to be like him. Akande's resilience and radical nature caught my attention, and maybe the reason I have sympathy for his party; AD>AC>>ACN

It's obvious Nigeria politics need a strong and formidable  opposition. ACN needs something new inorder to consolidate their victories in the southwest. CPC surprised many with their landslide victory in Nassarawa state coupled with the millions of vote they garner in the 2011 presidential election just within few months of their registration. Heaven and earth knows Senator Julius Ali Ucha of ANPP won the gubernatorial election in Ebonyi state(where I was an observer). Benue was another state where many believed ACN was grossly rigged out by PDP in the 2011 guber election. These and many more are reasons why many believe if these parties come together, they can give a tough challenge to the PDP and possibly arrest power from them.

And to God be the glory here come the party we have all been clamouring for, APC!!!
One basic fact is that an average Nigeria is tired of PDP administration and that manifested in the result of 2011 general election notably in the  southwest. Even without the likes of Richard Akinjide, Teslim Folarin, Raji Rasaki, Rasheed Ladoja and other bigwig politicians in Oyo state, ACN won. Who now tell APC need Buba Marwa or Atiku Abubakar to win elections in Adamawa?

Where APC got it wrong was when they started extending  their invitation to most politicians that we all assumed have put our dear country Nigeria in the abyssal situation we are today. And to cap it all, APC wants OBJ to be their 'navigator'.
Letz assumed he accepted the offer, OBJ  will now be a progressive!?
Political parties are mostly established on the basis of ideology. With the billions of naira Bukola Saraki loot from the cofer of his state treasury, so he is now a progressive?
Ameachi turns a 'Progressive' simply because he is in the battle of supremacy with GEJ!
Where is the ideology in our politics?

Bisi Akande, Ogboñnaya Onu, Muhammed Buhari, Chris Ngige,  Bola Tinubu, Rocha Okorocha, Adams Oshiomole, Raji Fashola, Niyi Adebayo, Annie Okonkwo are names we have a little trust in.
 What APC need most is mass appeal(which I believe they are enjoying in the southwest), and not exodus of kangaroo politicians that have been sidelined in the ruling party and thought the best they could do is to team up with APC. If APC really mean business come 2015, they have to regulate the influx of these stained politicians. They have nothing good to offer rather than destablize the party and move on to another party. Nigerians are watching and many are beginning to lose confidence in the party and of course question their sincerity of purpose.  Unless they are telling us they are desperate about power and not being driven by the interest of the masses.

Yusuff O. Mutalub
03/02/2014

SECONDARY SCHOOL PROTEST IN OSUN

The wide spread protest that took place in majority towns in Osun state today is really disheartening and totally uncalled for. This is a scenario that could be easily averted if proper measure has been put in place.

I will first of all sympathise with the majority students of our secondary schools in the state for the situation they find themselves at this eleventh hour. We have to all understand that the economy of the state is presently in coma and government is doing everything possible to revamp our dwindling economy. Till the state is buoyant again, we have to endure and this is one it. There is no two way out, government can't sponsor the whole WAEC fee of all students in the state for now. We must live with it for now. My only reservation for the government is that the notification of this norms  is coming very late. The students should have been informed months ago that their parents will pay for this year WAEC fee.

Our parents need to understand that education can not be totally free at least for now on this country. The earlier we understand this ,the better for us all. They have to make the necessary sacrifice for the better future of their wards. This can serve as their own compliment to the little the government is doing.

I will enjoin the state government to liaise with the management of WAEC to review  the payment deadline at least for the students of Osun state. This will allow many parents to meet up with the payment. Money isn't that easy to cough out with the current reality of our state economy. The future of many of the students will be at stake if they eventually miss out on this examination. This is a delicate issue that must be handled carefully.

Osun a dara ooo

CS! CS!! OH!!! By Jubreal Akintayo

CS! CS! OH CS!
The Community Servant you are
Service is your life
IDC is the servantry
Servitors are the IDC members
In your nestle world
Rarely do you sleep
'cos of your quest for a greater IWOLAND
Moving from shores to shores
From right across left
And from top to bottom
To ensure a beautiful and egalitarian society

Dim appeared the vision at the beginning
But determination and doggedness brainchilded the mission
And has remained the driving seat
Many are the enemies of progress
Plenty are the distractive mechanisms
Destructive vipers, uncountable
But fervent prayers is our shield
The 'firm-stand' of the servitures is the sword
IDC is the army
Our elders are the source of 'ginger'
Compromise after disagreement keep us moving
Though, we have achieved many feats
Our quest for more is unquantifiable
IDC WE ARE
GREATER IWO KINGDOM IS THE AIM
THE SKY IS OUR STARTING POINT

JUBRIL AKIN-AKINTAYO
©2015

A VISIT TO HON AMERE FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY OFFICE

A VISIT TO HON ABDULGAFAR AKONTAYO AMERE CONSTITUENCY OFFICE

“Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trail and suffering can soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired and success achieved” -Helen Keller

Criticism is an integral part of life not peculiar to politics alone, it's a crucible in which characters are tested.

The build up to the reelection of Hon Abdulgafar Akintayo Amere to the federal house of representative was really a tensed one. It was full of drama, intrigues and of course politics. The election has come and gone and whether he was the masses favorite then has become history today. The beauty of it all is that he remains the lawmaker representing Iwo Federal Constituency in the lower chamber and the best any AYIWOLA indigenes can do is to support him and pray for a better representation from him.

As a concern indigene of the constituency, I was poised to visit the constituency office of Hon Akintayo Amere located along the popular Feesu road, just behind the AUD Elementary School. The visitation was born out deep burning passion to see for myself the newly completed ICT center facilitated by Hon Amere and as well ask questions on the various programs our dear honorable have for the good people of Iwoland. Besides that, I was as well fascinated with some various intervention of Hon Amere in the last seven months of his second term in office. Notably among these are the renovation of the Onto house immediately our king was appointed late last year. Donation of 2000litres of Diesel to Reality Radiovision Services to ease the problem of power the station is battling, building of a block of three classroom at Amere village and the recent facilitation of an Insurance Company to Iwo, a company according to the office of the honorable, that will employ hundreds of our teeming youths. I personally got attracted with the facilitation of a company to Iwo and concurrent recruitment of jobless youths in our environment and that singularly motivated me to visit the constituency office.  And of course I met the staff of the company at the constituency office, training tenths of youths in one of the halls within the ICT complex. I got to interact with the staffs of the company and I saw light at the end of the tunnel. It was really a laudable one.

Unemployment has been a major setback in the quest of our collective development as a constituency. And all hands must be put on deck to make sure unemployment is reduced to the minimum. And that's why Hon Amere must be commended for that bold step in bringing succor to our teeming youths. Also I was able to understand that the ICT center is now open for general use.

My very good brother, Mr Ajayi Fatai Seyinde was really helpful in taking me round the ICT centre despite the fact that it was an impromptu visit. He equally lectured me on program Hon Akintayo Amere has for his people, among other discussion.

While I want to commend Hon Amere and his staffs for feeling their impulse in the last seven months, it's imperative to note that there is always room for improvement. The expectation of average citizen of Iwo is high. Honorable must not rest on his oars. We want to see more from him in days to come. His policies and programs must be people oriented. I want to believe his best is yet to come. May God help him.

ILE IWO YI O GBE WA OO...

Yusuff Ola-Gold, Mutalub
21/01/2016

RAI Foundation Felicitate with Oluwo

RAI FOUNDATION FELICITATE WITH THE OLUWO


 The board of directors and the entire members of RAI FOUNDATION heartily felicitate with the Oluwo of Iwoland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba AbdulRasheed Adewale Akanbi ILUFEMILOYE TELU 1 on the occasion of the official presentation of the staff of office and coronation that will comes up on Saturday, 16th of January, 2019.

In a message released by the foundation, the founder of the RAI Foundation Sir Rufai Adeniyi Ismail felicitate with the monarch on his historic ascending of the stool of his forefathers and pray for good health, wisdom and understanding for the king in order to pilot the ancient town to the promise land.

Sir RAI affirmed to the fact that its now a new dawn in Iwoland and enjoin all true sons and daughters of the land to support the monarch in his effort to redeem the lost glory of Iwo. He assured the populace that the king will definitely bring forth his wealth of experience and exposure in ensuring and advancing the course of developing Iwo.

Rufai Adeniyi Ismail also assure the people of Iwoland of greater humanitarian services to them through RAI foundation. He said the foundation will double his effort in bring succor to the good people of Iwo through different developmental programs the foundation will be embarking on.

Opportunities in Solid Minerals; a question and answer session with Prof Yekeen

Opportunities in Solid Minerals, Iwoland in Focus, a question and answer session featuring  Prof  Yekeen of the department of geology, Federal University of Technology, Akure.

As compiled by Yusuff Ola-Gold, Mutalub.


Dear Professor Yekeen Sir, you are welcome IDC on whatssap

Prof Yekeen : Thanks


Question: Prof Sir , how can mining industry contribute to Nigeria economy.  Can other minerals compete with Crude oil?


 Prof Yekeen : Minerals are everywhere. But they have to be in economic quantities to be mineable, otherwise it will not be worth the efforts. Before oil was discovered in Nigeria, minerals were the mainstay of the economy

Question: What mine-able minerals Iwoland has

 Prof Yekeen : Surficially, Iwo area is rich in granitic rocks. Pockets of pegmatites which are believed to be rich in exotic minerals also exist

Question: Sir, which is better refining the mineral here or selling the raw minerals??

Prof Yekeen: It depends on the prevailing economy and government policy

Question: Dear Prof, sir, Please tell us which is economically better (please take employment and shopping/ tourism to considerations) between refining here and selling our solids raw?

Prof Yekeen: Local refining will create more jobs. Starting with equipment fabrication. Through actual mining and beneficiation. I think tourism is out of it because nobody visits old or functional mines for relaxation here in Nigeria

Question: You said the minerals are everywhere, won't its mining has effect on agriculture because the same land used for planting is also where mining will be done??

Prof Yekeen : Cost-Benefit Analysis will be carried out  during EIA. Usually there is plan for environmental restoration. There are several ways of doing this.
Question: What is EIA?

 Prof Yekeen : Environmental Impact Assessment
Case example: Limestone has been mined and processed in Ewekoro for years. Farmlands have been affected. Compensations are paid, local employment is provided, and corporate social responsibility is ensured ...in terms of provision of amenities (schools, water, electricity, health facilities, recreation centres, etc. In some places, abandoned mine ponds are stocked with  fish fingerlings. Mine tailings are even used to fill some cavities.

Question : Prof sir, is there any intervention fund available for mining company in Nigeria, if yes can we know the procedure?

 Prof Yekeen: Just like any other business in Nigeria, intervention exists through the provision of loan facilities, as well as moratorium in tax payment. But I think the detail can be obtained from Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals

Question: Dear sir,  what are the advantages of the exploitation of all these minerals to the host community?

Prof Yekeen: Compensations are paid, local employment is provided, and corporate social responsibility is ensured.  .....in terms of provision of amenities (schools, water, electricity, health facilities, recreation centres, etc.)  Of course, there are also disadvantages. However, these can be minimised with proper mine planning, evaluation and post mining restoration of the environment. Civil societies are always there to ensure that the right things are done. 😊

Question:  Can individual be given permission to mine on his own land? If yes, what are d processes involved?

Prof Yekeen : Land Use Decree stipulates that all lands belong to the Federal government Government. It is advisable to carry out  geological investigation to first ascertain that what you have on your land is mineral deposit, and not just mineral occurrence. Then the area can be charted and the coordinates sent to Cadastral Office to see if the area has not be acquired for the same purpose. Then you can follow up by applying for mining permit. I'm sure some amounts of money have to be involved.

QUESTION: What types of minerals are found in the pegmatitic vein in this part of the country and how viable are they in the market?!

Prof Yekeen : The geologist is referred to "Minerals and Industry in Nigeria", a publication of the Geological Survey of Nigeria,  now NGSA.😊 On a serious note, you can only see when you look. Mineral exploration is not a one-day work. It is equally capital intensive. For a do-it-yourself, I suggest you purchase a copy of the Geological Map of Nigeria. It is available in soft copy from NGSA Office, Abuja.😀

Question: How can minerals and its quantity be detected locally and is there any benefits to host community from the government?  If yes explain sir

Prof Yekeen: Minerals' quality and quantity can be obtained through EXPLORATION. That is the essence

Question: Sir, as we all know mining is a very capital intensive sector. How can individual get license to operate a mine and as well supporting funds from government?


Prof Yekeen : Thanks, Abu Haneefah. Getting a license should not be difficult. What is more difficult is the fund. But this depends on your scale of operation. The bigger the head, the bigger the headache! There are cottage/artisanal  mining industries with little financial base. The Bank of Industry is there to assist. The Central Bank, I heard,  also finances such project. First thing first: do your homework in terms of exploration. And your market survey.

Question: Can the host community or a group of people in the community be given licence to be mining the land?

And is there a bank in Nigeria that empowers community miners like that of agriculturists?

Prof Yekeen: Host community can float a mining company. A couple of years ago, SMEDAN commissioned my university to carry out a survey on artisanal mining in Nigeria. I'm sure the agency will be willing to assist small and medium scale mining outfits. Bank of Industry is meant for ALL industries 😊.
 If there are no more questions..... My time is far spent😊😊😊

Question: From my observation, no state can be more blessed than than Kogi state in term of iron deposit and that hence the reason for the siting of Ajaokuta steel rolling.
Up till moment, the country has not utilized up to 1% of the aim of the plant.

Now, what encouragement do you want to give us as a professor that going into tapping of these mineral resources in our land, we will be be encourage by government having it in mind that, no community has freedom of mining or exploration without the approval of government.
Thanks.

Prof Yekeen : Our forefathers were smelting iron ore in those days, but in little quantities. Evidences are replete. But as a community, you can start smelting in small quantities and you will still make a difference.  That is what SMEDAN wants. There are lots of things wrong with Itakpe vis a vis Ajaokuta steel industry. But I'm a geologist, not a policy maker!😊

Question: Please Prof, who are the target markets for these raw materials?

Prof Yekeen: Thanks. It depends on the semi-processed raw material. Pharmaceutical industry, construction industry, paper manufacturing, rubber industry. Electrical and electronics industry, Food industry,  Beverage

Question: How beneficial is mining to an individual and what are the requirements involved in starting up mining on one's land.  
Thank you.

 Prof Yekeen: Thanks. Mining is as beneficial as any legitimate business. It also has its own risks, though


Question: Please Prof, which part of Iwo and its environs do we have these raw materials in commercial quantities?

Prof Yekeen : I have explored for Granitic rocks in Eleha area. I was looking for granites, and I saw granites. I was happy,  and my client was happy.😊
Commercial quantity, and good quality too

Question: What are the academic like you doing to make the geological map readily available to everyone and when was the last time the map was updated?!

 Prof Yekeen : You may see if you look; you may see better if you look harder. Geological mapping is just one step in mineral exploration. As an academic of 33 years experience, as a registered and practising geoscientist, I have carried out SEVERAL  exercises for individuals and corporate bodies. Therefore, we are doing a lot!

Question :Sir, could you please tell us when last geological map was updated?

Prof Yekeen: NGSA produced an updated version less than 10 years ago. It depends on what you need a geological map for. You may not need an update to work. In some geological work, the older the better!  Quite funny

Question:As Yoruba elders usually say' Yinni yinni keni semi' Thanks for your time sir. Pls,Can u intimate us briefly the stratagem of this present administration in mineral sector perhap it can be of help sir?

 Prof Yekeen: Geology goes beyond the surface  or even immediate subsurface
Ah! Buhari administration just came on board. I'm not sure if Dr Fayemi, the minister, has finished studying the files. So, I can't say where the thinking will be directed. However, the government's body language is tilted towards diversification from oil. And I think solid minerals and agriculture are  good stead to be favoured.



 It's our collective pleasure, sir!
On behalf of HRM Adewale Akanbi, the other royal fathers, the IDC and entire people of Iwoland, I say thank you.
God bless you!
Warafanau makana aliyah!

Presentation of staff and official coronation of Oluwo

Saturday , 16th of January 2016 is the official presentation of staff of office and coronation of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adewale Akanbi .

This serve as an invitation to all sons and daughters of Iwoland, both home and abroad, and of course friends and well wishers to this historical occasion.

May God in His infinite mercy spare our lives till then.

Gbogbo eyin Omo ilu Iwo, eku orire ooo...

Iwo yio gbe gbogbo wa ooo

FILSU ELECTION STALEMATE; WAY FORWARD

FILSU ELECTION STALEMATE; WAY FORWARD?!

What happened on 28th of DEC, 2015 is the best we could get out of that day as far as am concerned. No sane man we expect election to go on in such a tensed atmosphere. The worst would have happened if I may say, putting into consideration the machineries on ground from different quarters if the election eventually go on.

And of course no true sons of the soil would expect to elect a credible candidate in such a scenario or rather expect a free and fair election with series of allegations and  counter allegations from the leading contestants, couple with the imperfection of the electoral body. The radicalism the majority of the students displayed was the best at that very point in time and it simply showed how conscious majority of Iwo youths are politically. Though its shameful such could happen at this era of our development.

The election simply tell us the decay in our society, the level at which our land, Iwo has degenerated into. An awkward situation where leading political figures in the land we go all out with all their arsenal simply to influence a students union election for their selfish interest. While I agree to the fact that there is leverage for anyone to have interest in any candidates of his/her choice, my point is that the way they go about it was not the right way in any sane society.

It's just a shame we found ourselves in such abyssal condition and I fear for the future of our land. A situations whereby fathers use their sons to play politics of hatred and bitterness, using FILSU to settle political scores that have been lingering within themselves. Its just totally shameful.

I applaud the courage of all FILSUITES and like I said earlier, cancellation of the election as witnessed on that day is a victory for Iwoland students. Only the wise ones will understand my point here. We can always go back to round table and fashion a way to salvage the union from this present mess.

Shameless politicians can't just hijack our Union for their own ulterior motive. We must not allow such to happen. Electing any of the presidential candidates on that very day would have been a dent to our union integrity and sincerity of purpose. FILSU is an independent body. Its for students and students alone. Excesses of these politicians must be restricted with everything . And that is where radicalism comes in. Only radicals can successfully run our Union and not rascals.

While I commend the peaceful conduct of all Iwo students after the imbroglio, I enjoin us to  maintain such sense of responsibility until lasting peace is obtained.

This is a time to speak in one voice. We have never had it so bad like this in recent time. And we have all it takes to right the wrongs. We can do this. We must repel the activities of these politicians . They meant no well for us. They must not be allowed to hijack the union. This is the best way to start. Other lingering problems from stakeholderism to rascalism within the Union and many other obvious problems could easily be solved if these good for nothing politicians from all quarters stay away from the elections activities. They are the bane of the present imbroglio. Nothing more.

Yusuff Ola-Gold, Mutalub.
06/01/2016