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Lagos Philanthropist, Eletu-Odibo Donates Food Items to Focus on Disability Foundation
By Eric Elezuo
As is his tradition, notable philanthropist and socialite, Prince (Dr.) Kazeem Eletu-Odito, has donated food items and other household materials to the Focus on Disability Foundation, a home located at Odogbolu, Ogun State, where people living with various degrees of disabilities are catered for.
Making the donation at the home, the Eletu-Odibo delegation led by Mrs. Omobolanle Tejumola Adebayo, said that their principal, who is popularly addressed as Prince, is a man filled with the milk of human sympathy, and will never shy away from lending a helping to anyone that needs it, especially people living with disabilities.
“We are here on behalf of our principal, Prince Kazeem Eletu-Odibo, who is universally known for his diverse acts of kindness, to identify with these wonderful children, who are living with disabilities. He cares a lot and has made giving a point of duty, and will continue to use his Go-given wealth to affect humanity,” Mrs Adebayo said.
Also on the entourage was the philanthropist’s daughter, who is also a Director with Prince Kazeem Eletu Foundation, Miss Sherifat Eletu.
Towing the footsteps of his father in the field of compassion, Miss Eletu identified with the children of the home, and encouraged them to take their academics serious so as to become the best among the best their present conditionnotwithstanding.
In his response, the Founder and President of Focus on Disability Foundation, Mr. Enilari Abiodun Paseda, thanked the Prince for giving the home a thought, and following it up with the action, culminating in the donations witnessed. He also expressed his heartfelt appreciation to the team that came with the good news.
Among the items donated are bags of rice, cartons of cocoa drinks, gallons of ground nut oil, cartons of tin tomatoes, semovita, packs toilet tissues among others.
Born on February 14, 1978 in Lagos into the Eletu-Odibo Family, Prince Kazeem is a full fledged royalty, whose humble mien has seen him dishing out goodies and reaching out to the indigents of the society.
A light in every sector he finds himself, the Prince is the Chief Executive Officer of Royal Properties Limited, a leading name in the Real Estate and Property Development business. He has no doubt affected many lives using the instrumentality of his business concerns including the execution of mouthwatering projects. He is also the Proprietor of Prince Kazeem Foundation, an avenue through which veritable milk of human kindness is released to the public.
He was once quoted as saying that “I use more than seventy percent of my resources for humanity. What is the essence of keeping money in the bank when people are suffering around me.”
His biggest wish is to have every Nigerian, especially well-meaning ones, to get involve in charity and humanitarian activities so as to rekindle the hopes and aspirations of th less-privileged in the society.
Focus on Disability Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation saddled with the responsibilities of looking after the general wellbeing of people living with disabilities including their shelter, nutrition and education.
The Honourable Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, has conveyed Nigeria’s dedication to fostering effective partnerships with INTERPOL member countries to tackle crimes, combating terrorism and maintain global peace as well as commitment to ensuring public safety and upholding the principles of justice, according to a statement signed by the Ministry’s Deputy Director, Press, Bolaji Kazeem, and made available to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP).
The Minister who led the Nigerian delegation comprising Vice President Africa (INTERPOL), AIG Umar Garba (RTD); Director, Police Inspectorate Department (PID) Mrs. Bola Blessing Aderele; Head (INTERPOL, National Crime Bureau), AIG Lanre Bankole and others are attending 91st Interpol General Assembly in Vienna, Austria to commemorate the Centenary Celebrations.
The Minister expressed optimism about the future prospects of international cooperation in combating crime and reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to working closely with Interpol and its member countries to ensure a safer, more secure world Gaidam acknowledged the pivotal role played by Interpol in promoting global security through its extensive network, data-sharing mechanisms, and operational support as well as funding of infrastructure in Nigeria.
“The centenary celebrations of Interpol served as a moment of reflection and appreciation of a century of international collaboration in law enforcement among member countries. Our active participation in the event further solidified Nigeria’s role as a responsible and proactive member of the international law enforcement community,” the Minister said.
He added: “Our presence highlighted Nigeria’s commitment to international security and cooperation as well as a renewed commitment from all member countries to work collectively in addressing the evolving challenges of crime in the 21st century.”
The Interpol General Assembly is an important platform for global law enforcement agencies to engage in constructive dialogue, exchange best practices, and strengthen collaboration in combating transnational crime.
During the assembly, discussions encompassed various topics, including the latest advancements in policing techniques, emerging security challenges, and strategies to enhance cross-border intelligence sharing.
The delegates deliberated on initiatives aimed at countering terrorism, cybercrime, drug trafficking, human trafficking, and other forms of transnational criminal activities. The momentous event witnessed the gathering of 196 member countries from Africa, Asia, and Europe.
The United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) has suspended the flight dispatcher who entered the wrong code to the dispatch document on Sunday, for a flight to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, which ended up at Asaba airport..
The flight dispatcher (names withheld), according to reports, was issued a suspension letter on Tuesday, by the management of the airline following an outcry from the public, which caused the carrier avoidable embarrassment.
Although the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is already investigating the incident, the suspension of the Dispatcher will remain in place until after the conclusion of the probe.
Head, Corporate Communications, United Nigeria Airlines, Mr. Achilleus-Chud Uchegbu, confirmed the suspension.
Uchegbu clarified that the suspension is not a sack, “but an action to enable investigation.”
The flight Dispatcher, on Sunday, entered into the dispatch document ABB, which is the code for Asaba International Airport, Delta State, instead of ABV, the code for Abuja airport.
Commenting on the incident, President of the National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE), Comrade Galadima Abednego, described the situation as worrisome.
Speaking in Kano at the ongoing National Air Traffic Communicators’ Association of Nigeria (NACAN) 10th Annual General Meeting/Conference, Galadima said: “I would not like to call it a diversion. It is quite a worrisome situation, where an aircraft that is Abuja bound found itself in Asaba. It has serious safety and security breaches.”
A wave of fresh protests have broken out in the Kano metropolis as thousands of residents on Wednesday trooped to the streets demonstrating their rejection of the Appeal Court judgment sacking of Governor Abba Yusuf.
The appellate court, on September 20, upheld the verdict of the State Election Petition Tribunal led by Justice Oluyemi Akintan Osadebay, which sacked Yusuf and declared the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC),Nasir Ganuwa, the authentic winner of the March 18 governorship election in the State.
The tribunal had ruled that 165,663 votes garnered by Yusuf of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) were invalid on the grounds that they were not signed or stamped by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), thus reducing his votes to 853,939 while those of the APC rival remained at 890,705.
Yusuf, who was not satisfied with the tribunal judgment, took his case to the Appeal Court only for it to uphold the verdict.
With the outcome of the appeal court, there has been tension in the state as several groups who are in support of Yusuf have been holding sporadic protests against the ruling which they see as a travesty of justice.
Different groups had also reportedly fixed protests but were dispelled by security operatives who prevented them from going ahead with the demonstrations to prevent break down of law and order.
However, despite concerted efforts by the police and other security agencies, the protesters defied all warnings and took over the streets in the city to protest the ruling of the appeal court.
The protesters were seen carrying placards as chanting slogans like “We will not accept it”; “We will not allow it”; “Kano belongs to Abba”; “Our mandate must be restored”; “Injustice exposed in CTC”; among others.
It was gathered that efforts by security operatives to disperse the protesters were abortive as they stood their ground and refused to back off.
