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The Untold Story of Adelabu, Ajimobi’s Ex-Aide on How He Escaped Death At Birth
THIS is the untold story of former Special Assistant to Oyo State Governor on people with disability, Prince Paul Ayodele Adelabu. The aide to Senator Abiola Ajimobi who was born with disability was reportedly subjected to be terminated.
Adelubu’s painstaking story similar to other children who are born with disabilities and therefore subjected to ridicules and neglect. Mega Icon Magazine’s investigation indicates that babies like Adelabu who are born with deformities and disabilities suffered societal stigma.
Further checks allegedly revealed that most of these children are killed or abandoned to their fate. In some instances, poisonous concoctions are forced down their throat after which, they are abandoned in a forest to die.
These wicked acts are committed with consents from parents and relatives of these children who believe this action will safe them embarrassments. To these end, these children had been written off in the society.
Narrating his ordeal to Mega Icon Magazine, Adelabu revealed how he narrowly escaped death, which today is part of his success story share to inspiring and better the lots of other persons living with disabilities.
Describing how difficult life is to the people living with disabilities including him recently in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital, Adelabu in an heartbreaking mood disclosed that his birth was full of tragic as parents and family sobered, sad and wept profusely because he was disabled and deformed. He added that the family spontaneously decided to snuffed out his life and attempted to kill him because of his disability, since his twin sister, Taiwo was normal.
Fortunately for him, one of his brothers went against the decision and today, Prince Adelabu is now a source of joy to all and sundry. “I want to tell you that before the demise of my mother she was happy and fulfiled. I built house for her, gave her a beffitting burial and the governors of Oyo, Osun states alongside other prominent personalities graced the event”, he stressed.
While enjoining parents not to neglect or abandon any child due to deformity, Adelabu recalled, ” at Oritamerin while I was still a baby, the family held a meeting proposing to eliminate me to avoid embarrassment since we were two and the other one was normal, only one of my brothers, Evangelist Joshua went against their decision.
He further posited, “when you see me you can right me off, because what can a man with one hand do and so, it calls for efforts to dig out what can we do in terms of education and nothing can be better than education. Without education I wouldn’t have been a useful person, but a beggar on the streeet because when you see me, you will pity me and will like to give me something. However, you need to empathize me and not sympathise”.
The former Special Adviser, therefore called on government to assist the less privileged and bring out their potentials, the hidden talents, and the residual abilities to the fore.
While promising to continually support people living with disabilities as well as assuring them of a better future , he challenged them not to lose hope.
Prince Adelabu who appreciated God for His mercies finally concluded, ” I have been wining and dinning with Nigerian Presidents since 1990. I ask myself, Aso rock where many struggle to enter and they cannot enter, I have been there severally”.
By Idowu Ayodele
(C) Mega Icon Magazine
Former Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Adeolu Akande, has extended warm felicitations to Barrister Sarafadeen Ali, the Senator representing Oyo South Senatorial district, on the occasion of his 61st birthday.
In a statement released on Saturday in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital, on Saturday, Akande lauded the lawmaker, describing him as a luminary whose life has been marked by distinguished service to the nation.
“Today, I join the world in celebrating you on your special day, as you mark 61 years of God’s abundant love and glorious impact on humanity,” the former NCC gaffer expressed.
He added, “I wish you many more years of God’s grace in your life.”
The headquarters of Heritage Bank at Victoria Island, Lagos, was besieged on Thursday by members of the labour union, protesting the recent dismissal of 1,000 support workers.
The National President of the National Union of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions Employees, Comrade Anthony Abakpa, led the demonstration, condemning the bank’s management for what he deemed a lack of adherence to due process in the termination of employment contracts.
Speaking during the protest, Comrade Abakpa asserted that the leadership of Heritage Bank failed to follow established protocols before executing the mass layoffs.
He emphasised the union’s commitment to pursuing justice for the affected workers, vowing to escalate their demands until the bank’s management rectifies the situation.
“We will intensify our demands for justice,” declared Comrade Abakpa, urging the bank’s management to take corrective action to address the grievances of the dismissed workers.
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, clarified that Nigeria is not utilising its foreign reserves to bolster the naira, despite recent fluctuations in reserve levels.
Speaking from Washington DC, where he is attending the International Monetary Fund-World Bank Spring Meetings, Cardoso highlighted the influx of $600 million into Nigeria’s reserves account within the past two days.
While the naira has experienced a notable appreciation against the dollar in recent weeks, climbing over 40% from approximately N1,900/$ to about N1,000/$1, Nigeria’s foreign reserves have been dwindling. As of April 15, reserves dropped to approximately $32.29 billion, marking the lowest level in over six years.
Cardoso emphasised that the shifts in reserves are typical for any country, where various financial obligations, such as debt repayments, necessitate withdrawals.
He stated, “What you’ve seen with respect to the shift in our reserves is normal in any country’s reserves where, for example, debts are due and certain payments need to be made. They are made because that is also part of keeping your credibility.”
Continuing, Cardoso underscored the dynamic nature of the market, advocating for a system driven by willing buyers, willing sellers, and price discovery.
He emphasised, “The shift in our reserves has really little or nothing to do with defending the naira, and that is certainly not our objective.”
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