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Focus on Disability Foundation Names Rilwan Olawale As Global Ambassador
By Eric Elezuo
The Founder/Chief Executive Officer, Focus on Disability Foundation, with branches in the United Kingdom, Nigeria, Ghana among others, Mr Abiodun Enitari Paseda, has announced notable philanthropist and Community leader, Alhaji Rilwan Olawale, as the foundation’s latest global ambassador.
Olawale, who is the Chairman, Rilyek Synergy Nigeria Limited as well as the Olori Odo of ijora kingdom in Lagos State, is reputed as a down to earth grassroots personality, whose stock in trade is the care of the needy in the society.
Announcing his appointment, Paseda said that Alhaji Olawale’s heart and desire to reach out to the unreached among other rare qualities he possesses forms the basis for his choice as a global ambassador of the FOD brand.
“Here’s a man whose thoughts are always centred on how to be of assistance to the needy and indigent in the society. He is one of a kind, and that is why he deserves the honour of a global ambassador for Focus on Disability Foundation,” Paseda said.
In his response, free minded philanthropist, who is known in the social circle as Cooler, said he feels honoured to be considered for the position, adding that he would not rest on his oars, but intensify his efforts to reach out to as many that needs his assistance to the best of his abilities.
“I am so honoured to be considered as global ambassador of Focus on Disability Foundation. I promise to continue in my efforts to see to the needs of those who genuinely needs my assistance to the best of my abilities.
I thank the Founder, Abiodun Paseda, for this consideration. God will help us,” he said.
Focus on Disability Foundation is a non governmental organization saddled with the responsibility of taking care of the needs of the disabled among other indigents in the society. It was founded by Mr. Abiodun Paseda, and the organization has done so much charity work in various parts of Nigeria and United Kingdom.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for an urgent investigation into a recent military-style parade in honour of Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu.
Describing the incident as a gross violation of military traditions, Atiku criticized the display, which he said undermines the integrity of Nigeria’s Armed Forces.
His media adviser Paul Ibe, in a statement on Sunday, said Atiku expressed outrage over a video circulating online that showed Seyi Tinubu receiving military honours from a group of young men in full military regalia.
He described the act as an “aberration” and demanded accountability.
Atiku specifically took issue with the group behind the display, the so-called “Nigeria Cadet Network,” which he alleged is not a recognized body within the Nigerian military.
“It is with utter dismay and concern that Nigerians were subjected to a nauseating video where a group of young men, armed and in full military procession, bestowed upon the President’s son unwarranted military honours,” the statement read.
Atiku noted that the use of the title “Cadet,” typically associated with young, formally trained military personnel, by an unregistered civilian group amounted to an exploitation of the military’s esteemed traditions.
The former Vice President also raised alarm over the apparent use of firearms during the parade, stressing the dangers of illegal arms proliferation in Nigeria.
“In an effort to uncover the truth behind this shameless procession, we instructed our legal team and military experts to investigate the so-called ‘Nigeria Cadet Network.’
To no one’s surprise, it was revealed that the group is not a legally registered entity,” Atiku stated.
“What is even more alarming is the brazen use of firearms by civilians in this so-called parade, at a time when illegal arms proliferation is at a dangerous high in our country.”
Atiku has called on Nigerian security agencies to urgently investigate the following: The legitimacy of the “Nigeria Cadet Network” and its use of the military title Cadet, the source and legality of the firearms displayed by members of the group, and the appropriateness of granting military honours to Seyi Tinubu by non-commissioned civilians under security protection.
Atiku emphasized the importance of protecting the reputation and traditions of the Nigerian Armed Forces, urging authorities to ensure accountability for any violations of the law.
“If it is determined that any legal violations were committed by the President’s son or members of the so-called ‘Nigeria Cadet Network,’ it is the constitutional duty of Nigerian security agencies to ensure that the law takes its course and those responsible are held accountable,” Atiku asserted.
The viral video, which emerged recently, has generated widespread debate and criticism on social media, with many questioning the implications of the parade for Nigeria’s military discipline and the rule of law.
Apart from the two rescued victims of the Jeju Air plane that crash-landed at the Muan International Airport in Muan County, South Korea, the remainder of the 181 passengers on board have been presumed dead.
The accident occurred early Sunday morning with the aircraft colliding with a wall at the Airport and exploding.
“Jeju Air will spare no effort to respond to the accident.
“We are currently working to determine the exact cause and details of the situation,” an official of Jeju Air said.
“The aircraft has been in operation for 15 years with no history of accidents,” Jeju Air said in a statement.
South Korean authorities confirmed 96 dead so far.
The unfortunate situation has seriously affected flight operations at the airport.
“We deeply apologize to all those affected by the incident at Muan Airport. We will make every effort to resolve the situation. We sincerely regret the distress caused,” said the statement posted on Jeju Air’s website.
When it veered off the runway, the Jeju Air flight was coming from Bangkok and was trying to land at Muan International Airport.
Universities in the United States have urged international students to resume before president-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.
Trump is set to be sworn in on January 20.
The universities advised international students to return early from winter break amid promises of another travel ban by the incoming president.
Many international students were stranded abroad when Trump imposed a travel ban at the start of his first administration.
The president-elect has been vocal about his hardline immigration stance.
Some of the actions Trump has promised to take include a travel ban on people from predominantly Muslim countries and the revocation of student visas of “radical anti-American and anti-semitic foreigners”.
