Federal Lawmaker, Hon Adekoya Empowers Women Groups, Rebuilds Mosques, Churches


Chief Adebayo Dayo (Ogun PDP Chairman) presenting cheque to one of the beneficiaries
A federal Lawmaker has embarked on massive support for religious organisations to enhance the spiritual wellbeing of his constituents. Hon. Adekoya Adesegun Abdel-Majid represents Ijebu-North/Ijebu-East/Ogun Waterside Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.

In his quest to make the second oldest church in Ijebu land, Ako Methodist Church to be an ultra modern cathedral, he recently pulled down the structure and mobilised a construction firm to commence work immediately. The church was first built in 1984 and the new structure is near completion now.

Hon. Adekoya has also commenced the rebuilding of an abandoned mosque in Oni Ward 2 of Ogun Waterside Local Government Area.

The information regarding the abandoned mosque was brought to his attention by one of his constituents in the said ward via a text message sent to his phone and he immediately swung into action by supplying bags of cement, loads of sharp sand, roofing materials and enough cash to complete the mosque.

In the same vein, he has made provisions for construction work to commence on a Mosque in Mamu, Ward 11 in Ijebu North Local Government Area earlier this week.

In his words, "These are just too important for me to do because I have chosen to be a vehicle for supporting spiritual development in my lifetime. As the Bible says "For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building." I have resolved to always heed religion calls any day without hesitation especially when it has to do with building and revamping of religious structures. Those who know me very well will attest to the fact that over the years, I have always supported religious bodies in whatever capacity I can. I have successfully built a mosque and more are still at different stages of construction. I am committed to doing this as long as I live".

Members of the community expressed their appreciation through Alhaji Ogunade who spoke on behalf of the elders of the mosque; he showered prayers on the Federal Lawmaker and assured him of their physical and spiritual support always.

Similarly, the same gesture was extended to women groups in Ijebu-Igbo today as he empowers over 50 women with cash donation of N25,000 each to support their businesses.

The empowerment programme was done at the country home of Engr. Bayo Dayo, Ogun State PDP Chairman in Ijebu-Igbo.

These women left with smiles on their faces and expressed appreciations for the generosity of the Honourable member.

He said that continuous empowerment of women and positive engagement of the teeming youth is focal points in his plans for his people.

Ogun Reps Member, Loses Mother At 99

The transition to eternal glory has been announced of the beloved mother of Hon. Adekoya Adesegun Abdel-Majid, a member of the House of Representatives. Princess Abigail Efunseeke Adekoya passed on to glory on Saturday, 20th February, 2016 having spent 36,016 days on Earth (99 years).
Born in July 1917, Mama lived through the two World Wars.  She bore fourteen children of which two survived, my elder sister and I.  A successful trader and community leader; she excelled as a bridge builder and advocate for broad-based community development.
Her social work in Ago-Iwoye and its environs earned her accolades from within and outside her community. Mama’s experiences prepared her for a stoic approach to life and her mantra to her children was “Stand Firm and Fear not”.
Beyond being active in community affairs, Mama was a prominent leader in Methodist Church Nigeria, Ago-Iwoye, Ijebu, Ogun State for which she was conferred with the title ‘Iya-Ijo’ Methodist Church Nigeria, Ago-Iwoye, Ijebu, Ogun State’.
Adekoya who represents Ijebu-East / Ijebu-North / Ogun Waterside Federal Constituency recalls that: “Apart from her vivid reminisces of life during the Second World War, Mama’s humanitarian activities stood her in good stead all through her life.  She was loved in equal measure by both her natural and adopted children.”
Mama will be buried according to Christian rites in a week-long burial ceremony slated for May 9th to 14th, 2016 in Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State.
Mama will be fondly missed by her children, people of Ago Iwoye and the Methodist Church Nigeria.

Netflix In Nigeria: What You Need To Know

This is a fusion of several tweets I shared on the topic yesterday on my timeline on Twitter @OgbeniFolusho.

Social media has been buzzing hours after Netflix announced expansion of its service to 130 countries including Nigeria. Originally, Netflix was only available in about 66 countries.

There have been questions, misconceptions and misinformation flying around so these few lines will provide some level of better understanding.

What is Netflix about?
Netflix is an online streaming service for movies and TV show episodes. You must be connected to the Internet to watch.

You can watch Netflix movies & TV shows online or stream right to your smart TV, game consoles, Apple TV etc.

Netflix has thousands of movies and TV show episodes available to watch instantly via mobile devices, game consoles, TVs, etc 

Netflix is a subscription based online streaming platform like Hulu, Amazon, HBO, Vudu etc. You subscribe for a plan suitable for you.

Netflix does not display any commercials while watching no matter how long you watch or any device you watch from. You can pause, rewind, fast forward or re-watch a movie or TV show episode as often as you like. 

Netflix Subscription Plans
Netflix offers 1 month free trial, which gives you unlimited access to watch movies and TV show episodes over the Internet for one month only.

Subscription for the 1 month free trial requires you input your debit/credit card details during the account setup process before you can start watching.

When your Netflix 1 month free trial expires, you can either choose to continue by doing nothing and your subscription is automatically renewed or you cancel your subscription outrightly.

Netflix subscription plans are based on the number of devices that may be allowed to instantly watch simultaneously and video quality.

Netflix Subscription Plans
1 screen: Standard definition video quality to be watched on one device at a time for $7.99/month.

2 screens:  To be watched on two devices at a time and HD quality is available for $9.99/month 

4 screens: To be watched on 4 screens at a time. HD, Ultra HD and 3D available for $11.99/month 

These Netflix subscription plans are different from your internet access subscription. Which will be addressed next.

For a fact, Netflix is better enjoyed on FREE WIRELESS internet access or unlimited data plan and not capped mobile data plans we have in Nigeria.

Netflix streaming speed
Normal quality - 0.5 to 1.5Mbps
DVD quality - 3.0Mbps
HD quality - 5.0Mbps
Super HD & 3D quality - 7.0-12.0Mbps

Data consumption based on video quality:

Low Definition Video Quality - 0.3GB/hour
Standard Definition Video Quality - 0.7GB/hour
HD Video Quality - 3GB/hour
Ultra HD Video Quality - 7GB/hour

Affordable Data Plans/Options In Nigeria

So what are the affordable data plans or options available in Nigeria to access and watch on Netflix considerably well?

Etisalat Nigeria just rolled out its #9jaNetflixAndChill plan for N400 per 2hours of watch on Netflix. This data plan is Netflix specific i.e it only gives you 2hours access to watch on Netflix. You can't use it for any other app.

Airtel has not rolled out it official Netflix data plan but Airtel’s time based data plan of N180 per 60mins for unlimited data access is a better deal than Etisalat's Netflix data plan.

The Airtel’s time based plan is better because you can still be downloading stuffs on other apps / browsers while you are watching on Netflix within the time allotted.

Most of the TV Show episodes last for between 40 – 60mins and movies last for about 2 hours so Etisalat's Netflix 2hours data plan will be for just 2 episodes or 1 movie.

On a final note, for some of us, Netflix's expansion to Nigeria is a good development for the entertainment industry especially the online streaming service sector. It will also make our telcos and ISPs to work on providing affordable and high speed data service with unlimited data bundles.

#StillOnShiitesKilling: My Reactions After Watching Shiitte Ag. Acting Spokesman, Ibrahim Musa On Channels TV

My reaction after watching this video on ChannelsTV Youtube Channel.

This guy deserves some slaps for his "Allah says bullshit". Nigeria is a secular state for Allah's sake. The constitution of Nigeria is not the Holy Quran.

If you want to practice what Allah says, practice it privately with yourself and your family in your house, the moment it goes beyond that, you have to obey the rules and regulations governing the society and ultimately the constitution of Nigeria.

Some of those things, Allah says are, "Obey and respect authority", "No compulsion in religion", "Respect other people's rights", "Don't kill unjustly", "Don't be a transgressor", "Be fair in your dealings with others" and so on.

The funny aspect of it all is that, the same "Allah says folks" are the main sect not upholding the laws of Allah as enshrined in the Holy Quran and the Hadith of Prophet Muhammed (SAW).

Awon oniranu rederede!!!

Watch the video here:
Nigerian Military Has Ulterior Motives - Shiite Spokesman

What is your own reaction after watching same video or generally on the crisis.

This is #StrictlyMyOpinion. OFA | @OgbeniFolusho

Some Yorubas and Their 'Forming' or Inferiority Complex

Am I the only one who has witnessed this annoying scenario from my Yoruba folks?
Some Yoruba people and their inferiority complexes sha or what do you call this?

Imagine, I can see you wearing your very obvious "Ogbomosho/Alaafin Tribal Marks" and I greeted you "E kaaro sir" and you sluggishly responded "Good morning"
I continued speaking Yoruba with you but you continued responding in English. While responding to my inquiry, you spoke Yoruba to your colleague in the same office but you continued speaking English with me.

It was written all over your face that you hate it that am speaking Yoruba with you.
The most annoying part of the whole situation is that your English is so terrible and irritating (that English and pidgin combo with Ogbomosho accent kind).

Very annoying!

This is something the Hausas or Igbos will never do. The moment you say "Ina kwana" to an Hausa man, he won't speak any other language to you except Hausa until you say you don't understand Hausa and same with Igbos.

Just before you start drawing unnecessary conclusions, I am a proud Yoruba man, born, brought up and nurtured in Yorubaland.

Never Fail To Get Back Up When You Fall

Whenever you fall, I will enjoin you to do everything humanly possible to get up because the same people that fell you or same people who couldn't do anything to get you up will be the first to chastise you for not getting up.

Sometimes, you have to get knocked down lower than you've ever been to get up taller than you ever were because the person who falls and gets back up is stronger than the person who never fell.

Whenever you lose that job, or couldn't seal that deal, or your day didn't go as planned, or someone promised and failed you and so on. Never see it as ill luck but see it as a reminder to do some thing different differently.

Sometimes, all we need to successfully carry out a difficult task is just a change of strategy/approach.

Don't exhaust yourself thinking of how bad you will feel when you fail, how ashamed you will feel when people know you failed or but use that strength to strategise a different approach.

What really defines you as a person is how well you rise up after falling because FAILURE doesn't come from falling but from not getting back up after FALLING.

Failure in something is a success in itself!

Good morning all and do have a great day ahead.

- FAA | Follow @FAAwosanya

cc Folusho Abdulhameed Awosanya​