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Philanthropist, Wife Renovate Alma Mater’s Block of Classrooms, Donate Borehole to Community
By Eric Elezuo
Renowned philanthropist and Founder, Focus on Disability Foundation, Sir Abiodun Enitari Paseda, and his wife, Olori Esther Adeola Paseda, have further extended their hands of fellowship and milk of human kindness to the Founder’s alma mater, Emmanuel Anglican Primary School 1, Italupe, Ijebu-Ode, in Ogun State, by renovating and handing over a block of two classrooms, to attain higher learning standard, and an assistant head teacher’s office, for more desired comfort.
Also, the couple donated a newly constructed borehole to supply water to Abapawa Community in Odogbolu Local Government Area of the state.
In a brief ceremony during the handover of the facilities to management of the school, Sir Paseda relived his times at the school, noting that nothing brings joy to anyone much more than reaching out to organizations and institutions that affected and supported their growing up.
“It all started here, and I owe both myself and humanity a duty to return to this origin. This is my own little way of saying thank you to this school for being a part of my success story, nurturing me through academic infancy and ensuring that I, and many others, who passed through this environment, come out successful.
“Giving back to the society is a call, it’s a duty, and I am proud to stand before you to fulfill and answer this divine call,” Paseda said.
Commissioning the block of classrooms, the President, Eminent International Club, who doubled as the Chairman of the occasion, Otunba Adedeji Agbomabiwon, praised the efforts of Mr and Mrs Paseda, saying their type is what the society needs to move forward.
“Government cannot do everything. So, when thoughtful personalities like Paseda and his wife, take it upon themselves to contribute their quota to development, they should be appreciated. We therefore, call on more well meaning Nigerians to emulate this couple for a better society,” Otunba Agbomabiwon said.
In his response, the Headteacher, Mr. Lawrence Oso, on behalf of the management, thanked Paseda and his wife for the kind gesture, saying that posterity will remember them for that singular act of kindness.
Paseda, a known advocate for the welfare of people living with disabilities, have been in the forefront of offering succour to children battling disability, ensuring that they have maximum education and enjoy meaningful living like their able-bodied counterparts.
His Foundation, Focus on Disabilities Foundation, operating in yhe United Kingdom, Nigeria and Ghana, has continued to ensure equal status for people living with disabilities. He has also built and furnished a state-of-the-art facility for disabled children in Odogbolu, Ogun State.
Abuja, the nation’s federal capital, came alive with joy and excitement on Wednesday as a new set of winners in the ongoing Globacom Festival of Joy promotion received mouth-watering prizes they won at a special presentation ceremony held at the premises of Globacom at Aminu Kano Crescent.
A glittering brand new Toyota Prado, a brand new Kia Picanto, tricycles (Keke Napep) and scores of other prizes including power generating sets, sewing machines and grinding machines were handed over to joyful winners.
Sarah Ilya Madu was presented the keys to her brand-new Toyota Prado by Senator Simon Lalong, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Youth Development, supported by a stellar cast of celebrities and influencers.
Sarah, a federal civil servant from Borno State, who emerged winner of the Toyota Prado in the draw of the promotion held in Abuja last Friday, expressed shock when she was called up. She dropped the call from Globacom several times because the news was too good to be believed.
She said, “I was prevailed upon by my colleagues to do a video call with the Glo staff who called me. Even when I saw the office environment, I was still doubtful.” She added that when she eventually agreed to visit the Glo office, she went with a hefty colleague just in case she was being set up.
Ufot Victor, a 43-year-old businessman based in the FCT, was expectant about winning as he had been recharging regularly so as to cross the minimum requirement for a car. Winning a brand new Kia Picanto was a huge reward for his dedication.
Other lucky winners also went home with tricycles (Keke), power generating sets, sewing machines and grinding machines. Ireimiya Mallo, a SIM registration agent and native of Nasarawa State, who won Keke, said, ”I was so joyful on learning I had won a Keke”. He disclosed that he would be deploying it for commercial purpose”, while the winner of a power generating set, Felix Gabriel, thanked Globacom for always remembering Nigerians every year in its annual promos.
The Special Guest, Senator Simon Lalong, praised the Chairman of Globacom for putting the promo in place for Nigerians and also extolled his strong support for sports. He said he would love to be a winner in the Glo promo one day soon. Also Senator Yemi Adaramodu, the spokesman of the Senate and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Youth Development, said Globacom has always been a brand after his heart, adding that the network is not just attracting customers but also giving out to show that it means well not only for the customers but also for Nigerians.
In his remarks at the event, Globacom’s Head of Division, North West, Mr. Kazeem Kaka, said that to participate in the Festival of Joy promo, new and existing subscribers should dial *611# so as to opt into the promo and to keep recharging thereafter to meet the threshold for the various prizes. He added that new subscribers can participate immediately by purchasing a new SIM, registering it and dialing *611#.
Guests at the event included representatives of the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC), Mariam Imam, Assistant Director, Consumer Affairs at the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC), Moses Iyi; comedians, Tee A, Seyi Law, and Gordons.
Others were Nollywood duo of Ebube Nwagbo and Juliet Ibrahim as well as popular content creator, Kiekie.
U.S immigration and border officials will be able to arrest migrants at so-called “sensitive” locations again, after the Trump administration overturned policies limiting where such arrests could happen.
Officers will now be able to make arrests at designated “sensitive” areas, including houses of worship, schools, and hospitals.
Officials have been prohibited from doing this since 2011.
Later, the Biden administration expanded the regulation, further restricting the authority’s powers.
“Criminals will no longer be able to hide in America’s schools and churches to avoid arrest,” the Department of Homeland Security said in a statement.
“The Trump Administration will not tie the hands of our brave law enforcement, and instead trusts them to use common sense.”
A second directive reinstates the ability for the U.S. to quickly deport any undocumented person arrested who is unable to prove they have been in the country for more than two years.
A 23-year-old Turkish OnlyFans model, Azranur AV aka Ezra Vandan, has been arrested by Istanbul police after announcing her plan to engage in sexual activity with 100 men within 24 hours.
Vandan’s social media post, in which she declared her intention to live-stream the act in an attempt to set a national record, was deemed “obscene” and “damaging” to public morals by authorities.
“My goal is to break a Turkish record first, then a world record!” she wrote in the now-viral post.
Her arrest was carried out by the Morality Bureau of the Istanbul Security Branch Directorate at a cosmetic surgery clinic in Atasehir, Istanbul.
