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IGNORANCE & EGO IN MISUNDERSTANDING OF NAMES & TITLES IN AFRICA I have listened to many people in Nigeria who when you ask them to tell you their name; you hear words like" My Name is Dr. XYZ, My name is Prof. XZY., My name is Chief XYZ. 1. In fact, I recall some years ago, someone was introduced, and the person got so angry that Otunba was omitted in his name. 2. Let me correct this wrong notion that Profession is not a name and title is not a name. 3. You hear people say I am surveyor XYZ...No...it is wrong. It should be for example  my name is Gbenga Adeoye., I am a Land or Estate Surveyor & Valuer. ( The author is not a surveyor, please ) 4. This desire for title is a sign of emptiness, and it has entered the church too. 5. Some want to be addressed as Evangelist XYZ..even young boys singing here and there now add prefix of evangelist this and that ... 6. This is what inferiority complex and ego is doing to us in Africa. 7. In US, I recall, even  we executive s...

Egba Economic Summit Pledges Strong Support For New Federal University Of Medicine In Abeokuta. The Egba Economic Summit Group has pledged robust support for the smooth take-off of the newly established Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Abeokuta, following a strategic visit to the university’s temporary campus on June 25, 2025. The group was led by its President, Mr. Yinka Chris Coker, the summit delegation met with the university’s Governing Council, Vice Chancellor, and top management to explore avenues of collaboration. The visit, described as a historic moment in Egbaland, underscored the community’s commitment to the success of the federal institution. Speaking during the visit, the Vice President of the summit and head of its secretariat, Dr. Gbenga Adeoye, highlighted the key roles played by Egba stakeholders in the establishment of the university. He recalled his own presentation at the Senate public hearing in Abuja and acknowledged the backing of the Alake ...

Lagos Must Maintain   Federal Capital Territory Status, Showunmi Tells Governor Sanwolu The Converner of the Alternative Movement and a one time Spokesperson to Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Otunba Segun Showunmi has enjoined the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwolu to ensure that Lagos maintain its federal capital territory status by maintaining absolute cleaness. He made this suggestion today in a statement made available to journalists in Abeokuta, while congratulating the Governor on his 60th Birthday Celebration. He noted that Governor Babajide's achievements are undeniable as the Governor begin the last lap towards the completion of his 2nd term in office.  The leader of the Alternative Movement  encouraged the Lagos number one citizen to take off the gloves and fix the environmental issues.  Commending the unrelented efforts of Hon Tokunbo Waha, Showunmi admonished the Governor to allow the work of Tokunbo Wahab be front and centre and top priority.  "We k...

TINUBU: A CONSISTENT, DETERMINED, PATIENT & LIBERAL POLITICIAN. The harm that humanity has done to many great men on earth is that we chose to talk about them after their death, but it is a good idea to write or say to the world and to the ears of concerned persons their good deeds while they remained with us. What that does to the people is that it makes them feel good to continue to do good, and also makes them happy that their deeds are all noted. God is also in the habit of making a vow and rewarding great men who chose to do extraordinary things. He made a vow to David that his lineage will forever occupy the throne of Israel. For every cross, there is a crown. Those who do good will reap their reward on earth and thereafter. The Pareto principles have also shown to me that people focus more on just few negative things about good people and if care is not taking; those other fantastic things could be neglected. Therefore, as an observer of events in Nigeria and a researcher t...

Happy Children’s Day I see the early signs that the future will be bright!  Children of Nigeria the African Race look up to you to tell our amazing story of our struggle, our determination and our triumph therefore I charge you to apply yourselves to things that edify.  The noise is much but focus is key for many a distraction gets in the way of your young minds. You must hold on to the unique African culture and our traditions for they have been passed down from generation to define who we are, do not see culture and tradition as static but open your souls to incremental improvements that aid your survival and thriving of yourself as individuals and the collective idea must be I am because you are, that way you will be your brother and sisters keeper.  May the owner of life be with you as you strive.  I see the signs of a glorious future emerging.  Have fun on the one day dedicated to you our future.  Happy Children’s Day. Otunba Segun Showunmi

Dr. Adeoye Recognizes Civil Servants Impact, Says They Are Nation Builders No country can do well without a vibrant civil service. If they work well; there will be National Development and if they don't, nations will fail. Hence, my first charge is to civil servants and secondly to the politicians who treat them unfairly and with disrespect sometimes. CHARGE TO WORKERS. As we celebrate workers day today; I charge Nigerian workers to treat every human being and entities whose file appear on their table as their employer..  It has been a major problem in Nigeria that workers treat people who need anything from them like beggars who need their favour but rather it should be service with joy and patriotic attitude. Hence, I charge the following entities among others to treat people as their employers and reason for the existence of their agency, ministries, or commission . 1. NAFDAC. 2. SON 3. FAN 4. EFCC 5. ICPC 6. FIRS 7. STATE IRS 8. IMMIGRATION 9. CUSTOM SERVICES 10. SPORT COMMISSI...