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NURTW: Agbede asks Baruwa to start preparing handover notes, says greed cause of crisis
NURTW: Agbede asks Baruwa to start preparing handover notes, says greed cause of crisis
Vice President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Alhaji Tajudeen Agbede, has asked Alhaji Tajudeen Ibikunle Baruwa to start preparing his handover notes, as his term has expired.
Baruwa, embattled national president of the union, is seeking a re-election but some South-West leaders of the group have passed a vote of no confidence in him following intractable leadership crisis affecting almost all the states in the region.
Agbede, who was recently endorsed by the South-West NURTW as its sole candidate for the position of union president, accused Baruwa of fueling the crisis among members in the region.
Indeed, he said greed and poor management were at the root of the union’s crisis.
He was reacting to a statement credited to Baruwa that he (Agbede) had ceased to be a member of the union.
“Baruwa administration has really wrecked havoc on the union to the extent that a vibrant and energetic union that was handed over to him in 2019 is a shadow of itself,” he stated.
Clearing air on the issue of membership, Agbede said, “On the allegation that I have joined the Lagos park and management committee, I want to ask him if he saw my name on the list of park management committee. My name is not on their list. I am core NURTW member. In fact, I’m the National Vice President of the union.
“So the claim of my exiting/leaving the union at one point or the other is a lie. I remain a strong member of the union. I have paid my dues in the union.”
Agbede also stated “It should be noted that the immediate past president of the union, Alhaji Najeem Usman Yasin, in 2019 handed over a complete and indivisible NURTW, operating all the 36 states of the federation including Abuja, but due to Mr Baruwa greedy nature and lack of required management experience, the union started losing most of their state councils to Park and Garages Management committee set up by various state governments. “Presently, our union is not operating in his (Baruwa) home state (Ogun). A normal and reasonable human being would have thrown in the towel/resigned. But because of his greedy and selfish interest, he wants to stay put, even when people of his zone and state have lost confidence in his ability to lead.
“Again, one would have expected our parent body, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to intervene and reconcile the union with various state governments, NLC and other stakeholders intervention were rubbished by Baruwa and his sycophants deceiving him to stay on.”
How the problem started
Agbede attributed the problem of the union in the region to greed and poor management
He stated, “It is known fact that Southwest zone is the heartbeat of the union. The bulk of the activities/operations/ revenue of the union comes from the zone. So immediately he got into office, he wanted to amass wealth illegally and he started creating confusion within the zone.
“At a point, he appointed two state chairmen for a state council. In a bid to prevent breakdown of law and order, the various state government banned the activities of our union. It happened in Ogun, Lagos, Ondo and Oyo. So instead of him to accept his mistakes, he started blaming others for his problems.”
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NURTW scribe felicitates Nigerians on Xmas, urges caution
NURTW scribe felicitates Nigerians on Xmas, urges caution
The General Secretary of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Comrade Kayode Agbeyangi, has enjoined Nigerians to imbibe the virtues of peace, love and compassion as taught through the birth of Jesus Christ.
He stated this in his Christmas and end of the year goodwill message to felicitate members of the union and Nigerians in general.
Agbeyangi urged Nigerians to use the festive season to reflect on the values of love, compassion, and sacrifice that Jesus Christ embodied.
“This period is not for merry making alone; we should also spare time to reflect on the birth and life of Jesus Christ.
“His birth teaches humility, love compassion and sacrifice. As Nigerians, we must show love to our fellow county men. We must love our country. As Nigerians, we must be ready to make sacrifices for the nation.”
The NURTW scribe also used the opportunity to appeal to members of the union and other road users to always exercise caution and adhere to all safety protocols while travelling during the festive season.
“As we celebrate, let us not forget the importance of road safety. The roads can be treacherous, especially during the festive season.
“I urge our members and all road users to drive safely, avoid overspending, overtaking at dangerous bends and overloading, and be courteous to other road users,” he stated.
He also advised drivers that all their vehicle papers should be up to date to avoid embarrassment from law enforcement officers on the highways.
Comrade Agbeyangi prayed for a peaceful and joyous celebration, and wished members of the union and Nigerians, a happy prosperous New Year.
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Why we displayed ‘Jesus Christ is not God’ banner at Lekki mosque -Imam
Why we displayed ‘Jesus Christ is not God’ banner at Lekki mosque -Imam
The Chief Imam of Lekki Central Mosque in Lagos, Ridwanullah Jamiu, has said the “Jesus Christ is Not God” banner placed on the fence of the mosque was not intended to provoke anybody. The banner became a source of controversy after a picture of it was shared on social media, with many calling it an…
The Chief Imam of Lekki Central Mosque in Lagos, Ridwanullah Jamiu, has said the “Jesus Christ is Not God” banner placed on the fence of the mosque was not intended to provoke anybody.
The banner became a source of controversy after a picture of it was shared on social media, with many calling it an attack on the Christian faith.
Addressing his congregation, Jamiu said the banner was displayed to educate Muslims.
He said, “When you come to Lekki Central Mosque, at least you should learn something. You pass by the banners outside, you look here and there, you learn something because Islam treasures knowledge.”
The Imam said all the banners displayed outside the mosque contain Quran and Hadith verses.
He said after a photo of one of the banners went viral, he “received calls from the government, local government, and area command appealing to us to please remove the banners because of the festive period.”
He said the display of the banners was not to provoke anyone, noting that there’s a difference between propagation of Islam and provocation.
“It was not placed there just yesterday. It has been there for about two months or thereabout. We are peace loving people, we don’t provoke anyone. We only propagate our name,” he said.
Jamiu further stated that nobody can monopolise Jesus because Muslims also have what they believe about him as backed by the Quran which calls him Isah.
“If you don’t believe in Jesus, you are not a Muslim. We are Muslims and anything we believe must be in consonant with the Quran and the Quran says Jesus Christ is not God, he’s a messenger of God. We quoted this verse in the banner. Is there anything wrong if we paste what we believe on our territory to educate our congregation? It’s a verse of the Quran. This is freedom of religion, freedom of speech,” he said.
On the removal of the banner, Jamiu said he received multiple calls ascribing the gesture as cowardice.
“It is not cowardice. We removed it to let peace reign, to obey our government because we are peace-loving people and also because we know it’s a festive period, people may think it was actually calculated to enrage others. We are going to modify it and put it back. We are not cowards,” he said.
The banner has since been replaced with another which says “A
llah is the lord of Jesus.”
Why we displayed ‘Jesus Christ is not God’ banner at Lekki mosque -Imam
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CBN fines bank found hoarding cash N150m
CBN fines bank found hoarding cash N150m
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has imposed a N150 million fine on a commercial bank for failing to dispense cash through its Automated Teller Machines (ATMs).
This action follows an unannounced inspection by the apex bank, which uncovered deliberate cash hoarding and ATM manipulation by the erring bank.
Sources within the CBN revealed that the sanctioned bank was caught disabling its ATMs, thereby denying customers access to their funds while prioritizing cash disbursements to select VIP clients.
A staff member of the CBN stressed that the apex bank would not tolerate such practices.
“The Bank will not spare any Deposit Money Bank (DMB) caught in the act of hoarding cash or found favoring VIP customers over other customers,” the official stated.
To this end, the CBN has intensified spot checks on banks nationwide, exposing various illicit cash-handling practices by some unscrupulous financial institutions.
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For now, the CBN is imposing financial penalties on defaulting banks. However, according to the official, the next phase of enforcement will include publicly naming and shaming offending banks and prosecuting implicated bank officials.
“This fine is just the beginning. The CBN is determined to hold banks accountable for any actions that undermine public trust and the integrity of the banking system,” the official added.
Despite the ongoing challenges, the CBN has reiterated its commitment to promoting cashless banking in the country.
Another senior official disclosed that the apex bank’s management is intensifying efforts to encourage the use of electronic channels for transactions.
“The frustration faced by account holders is undermining our push for a cashless economy. We are doubling down on initiatives to restore public confidence in electronic banking solutions,” the official said.
CBN fines bank found hoarding cash N150m
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