CHIBOK GIRLS

"A day", they say "begins a story" and I'll like to expand it a little further by adding that "A moment (either good or bad) starts an era in history". Our very dear Nigeria has been in a phase of her history for sometime now and  with all that are happening,  one can blindly predict that this historic era is climaxing to its complex crescendo but what no one can ever pinpoint is the day this ugly story commenced.

I never wanted to write on this subject matter but when my best friend asked to know my view on the "Missing Chibok Girls", I had no option than to oblige him. And to that end and with every sense of sympathy, I feel that this 'abduction' is an Illuminati kind of 'conspiracy' and the figure '234' is the first four numerals without 1. No amount of "I have your girls" clip can ever sufficiently feed answers to all the hungry questions on this Chibok era of our national history. A lot of things have happened and many people have died in this militia era of Nigeria's humble history but none has come close to the publicity being enjoyed by this Chibok incident.

'BRING BACK OUR GIRLS' is now a global 'protest phrase' and a national campaign slogan. It is now products brand and will soon be a registered trademark. It has become a standard of measurement for 'Human Heart Hardness' in Nigeria. It is also the catch phrase of politicians (spent or fresh), while printers are smiling to the banks on its account. Soon, our telecoms providers and NGOs shall start running promotions and sponsoring programs on it, respectively. General Overseers and soothsayers shall tumble over each others in prophesies and predictions, while those in and out of power continue with their 'accusing fingers' battle. All thanks to this Kidnap. But carrying banners that read "GOODLUCK MUST GO" along side those of 'BBOG', shall simply convert this protest to 'POLITICAL RALLY' and hence, drastically de-market and de-value any profits made and inroads achieved with it come 2015.

Why we should wait until things got this bad before break-dancing naked in Sambisa Forest is what I still don't know. But then, as I prologued so shall I epilogue, "A day begins a story" and "An event marks the rise or fall of any historic era". And ours in Nigeria might just be this Chibok 'abduction'.

McAndy’s™ 7th May, 2014

COMMUNIQUE FROM THE THIRD SESSION OF THE TWELFTH SYNOD OF DIOCESE OF KANO

COMMUNIQUE FROM THE THIRD SESSION OF THE TWELFTH SYNOD
The third session of the twelfth Synod of the Diocese of Kano, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion),  was held from 29th September through 2nd October, 2016 at St. Stephen's  (Anglican) Church New Road Sabon-Gari Kano, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the leadership of his Lordship the Rt. Rev. Zakka Lalle Nyam, the Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Kano.

STATE OF THE NATION

ELECTION AND NEW GOVERNMENT
The Synod once more congratulate the new government and implore it to rise to the challenge of leading our great nation to its greatest potential by sincerely formulating and adopting viable policies that would better the lives of our citizenry. The government was charged to take responsibilities for current happenings in the nation and hence, should stop passing the buck. The Synod also enjoined the government to learn, borrow, sustain and continue good ideas and policies from the last administration. The citizenry on their part, are hereby reminded to understand that whether it is good or bad government, God is still on the throne and does over rule in the affairs of men.

ANTI CORRUPTION FIGHT
The Synod commended the new administration for its fight against corruption but however frowned at the lack of prosecution of so many present government officials in the Presidency, national assembly and judiciary. The Synod maintained that the war on corruption should serve only one purpose, which is redeeming the very bad image, name and dignity of the Nigeria nation. It therefore charged the government to eliminate every atom of discrimination, favouritism, nepotism, witch hunting and political biasness as alleged by concerned citizens.

SECURITY AND UNEMPLOYMENT
The Synod observed that crime and insecurity can hardly be separated from unemployment crisis. It therefore charged the government to urgently plan towards fulfilling its campaign promises on job creations and employments. It also implored the government to summon the will power to battle the rampage of herdsmen in the nation and retain Nigeria as a secular nation.

NIGER DELTA MILITANCY, MOSSOB AND IPOB
The Synod appealed to these groups to lay down their arms and maintained that no matter their grievances, their activities are now deemed to be counter productive even to their respective regions. It hereby called on both parties (the Federal Government and militants) to seat for peaceful discussion and understanding, as peaceful dialogue is still the only way out.

DIVERSIFICATION OF THE ECONOMY
The Synod enjoined the government to stop the over dependence on income from crude oil and diversify to other sectors especially to agriculture. Hence, the government should subsidise the cost of fertlizers and other farm inputs, so that the peasant farmers will lay hands on thrm and increase their output, which will in turn reduce the prices of food items.

NATIONAL ASSETS AND INFRASTRUCTURES
The Synod on principle of national unity, opposed the sale of our national assets as these establishments do not only serve as income generating ventures but also serve as uniting factors for our multi-ethnic nation. It therefore advised the government not succumb to the suggestions of some few privileged  Nigerians by not selling these uniting assets left for us by our heroes past. The Synod also charged the various tiers of government to rehabilitate and maintain our roads which are getting worse by the day.

THE THEME
The synod reminded that everything in this world including life itself is time bound, therefore we should not relate our sufferings to our sins as certain things happen so that the glory of God would be manifested in our lives and humanity in general. It also enjoined not to let the political happenings and economic recession of the present time to sway us from earnestly running the eternal race. We were reminded that there is neither time for waiting nor for wasting, hence the theme "Racing against time".

NIGERIA; One of a Kind

http://adrianmcandy.wordpress.com/2014/03/27/nigeria-one_of_a_kind/

My Mission and Vision;

While in my Lodge during my Val's Vacation to Venus (VVV), I took time to meditate on all the happenings around the world but especially on issues in my country Nigeria and my faith Christianity. As we all say, "Charity should always begin at home".

I've said it before and will say it again, "All we're suffering in Nigeria is because Christians have left the 'Path of God' to follow the 'Way of the World'". We (Christians) are called to be the Salt (Natural Flavour) and Light (Original Vision) of the World but instead we've chosen to be the Sugar (Artificial Salt) and Fire (Fake Light) of the World just because most of us now think that our Holy Bible's instructions are limited in time and wisdom.

The whole essence of creating Man is to resonance on Earth like Angles in Heaven the Praise and Worship of Almighty God. Adam failed in leading us to this Path but Jesus came to gave us back Life to start over again, told us the Truth about, and showed us the Way to this Path. But unfortunately,  just as many now have other reasons for Worshipping God, so have many headed to other Paths. No wonder the Grace of God on one's Life is now measured in the number of his/her worldly; Earnings, Empires, Establishments, Titles, Connections,  Coverage,  Fashion and Style, Grammar and Intonation,  Utterances and Pronouncements,  Friends and Associates, etc.

To many, the final Goal of our earthly race is no longer "Heaven" but "Prosperity". "Seek you first the Kingdom of God and its Righteousness, and every other thing shall be added unto you", is now "Seek you first the Kingdom of the World and its Prosperity,  and every other Paradise if any, shall be added unto you". ".....love those who hate you, and pray FOR your enemies" is now "hate those who hate you, even more and pray AGAINST your enemies". Prayers in our Churches now are always at their crescendo with various; tongues and voices, low and high, intonations and languages, expressions and impressions whenever "Back to Sender" prayer points are raised. On our Social Media, "Amen" are always uncountable whenever 'Type Amen, Like and Share' "Prosperity Prayers" are dropped in the name of "Prophecies" by 'world renowned' General Overseers. Suppossed 'Preachers of the Word' are now 'Friends of the World'.

Just like the Israelites of Old Testament era, who always suffer defeat at war, humiliation as slaves, desecration of their temples and destruction of their cities whenever they sidetracked the Path of Most-High God, so are we (Christians, especially in Nigeria) presently suffering in the hands of the Enemy. Therefore, it's time we retrace our steps back to that "Only Way, Truth and Life" handed to us by our Lord, Master, Saviour and Role-Model Jesus Christ. I'll leave you to decide on how to retrace your step but for me, I've long decided to reconnect to this Path by emulating Rev. Martin Luther who gave his life so that the Holy Bible can be assessed by every Believer.

Imo; My State

In one of the proverbs in our Owere Dialect, it says "Nga okwugburu onwe ya nu, omegburu onwe ya nu kwa ngaa". Our state; Imo is gradually turning into epicentre of drama and grand-stage for theatricals. Hence, it'll really be selfish and disservice for any well meaning Imolite to look the other way and pretend that all's well.

While the like of my good friend Obinna Osuagwu writes for the "Structural Change" of the entire polity, I'll dwell in making case for the workability of the present "Structure", at least for now. In as much as it's unarguable that 'Fiscal/True Federalism' is the 'Sole Ultimate' for Nigeria and our respective Governments confused of what are expected of them, the 'Trial and Error" is well going off the cliff.

Imo State is now an epitome of "One Week - One Protest". And for a State that has its three (3) striving industries as Hotels, Fuel-Stations and Banks shutting down services of some major Banks in the state, really calls for questions on its Admin. If the basic functions of Governance is to: Provide enabling Environment for Industries to flourish, Regulate the operations of such Industries and striking a balance between different Classes while protecting the interest and advancing the condition of all the people, how has our State Government faired in these??

The "Best" our dear 'Roche Admin' can boast of thus far is "Free Education at All Level" with the inherent 'Opportunity Cost' of 30% Admisson Quota for our Sons, Daughters, Brothers and Sisters of Imo origin. This is notwithstanding the payment of Twenty Thousand (N20,000) Naira for the processing of this 'One of a Kind' University Free Education by any Imolite who's lucky enough to be offered admission in our State owned Institutions which have been made Bazaar grounds for 70% Non-Imolites.

Our Roche goes about drumming this 'Wonderful Achievement' into the ear of anyone that cares to listen in his Wasteful Publicity Stunts. What many of us do not know is that many States in Nigeria are doing a lot better without wasting any fund and time in 'Noise Making'. Let me use Kano State to buttress my point. In Kano State University of Technology Wudil, Indigenes pay Eighteen Thousand (N18,000) Naira and no one goes about calling it "Free Education".

And the State Government isn't milking Non-Indigenes with Exorbitant Fees to balance his deficiencies, as they pay N40,000 only for tuition. Primary and Secondary education is also FREE while the Government even buys JAMB Form for any Student that makes the 5-Compulsory Subjects and pays Bursary every academic session. Yet, Kwankwaso floated another State University; North-West University and has been doing great also in Road Construction, City Beautifications and Housing Estates. Even Gombe State is doing real great in infrastructural developments compared to Imo, notwithstanding that status as one of the poorest states in terms of allocations but none of these States go about sounding their trumpets.

While our Roche is empowering Youths with 'Keke' Tricycle as an Oil-Producing State, Kwankasiyya is doing same with Toyota Corolla (2010-Model) for Taxis and Toyota Lite-Ace for Buses in his 'Amana' program in Kano. And in this 'hide-n-seek' game being played by Roche and his JPros, who's that Contractor that will be awarded any contract in Kano State without executing to the last detail of the project awarded to him??

When one express his/her view/s, Roche apologists will retort with their "PDP Paid Agents!" name-calling. For their info, I've never been a member of PDP or any Political Party at that and don't wish to be a member until such a time when Parties shall be driven by Intelligent People in a well Captured Ideologies and definite Structured Socioeconomic environment. But before then, I'll continue  to spite our Emir Roche of Imo State for depriving Imolites the only enterprise; Education where we have "Comparative Advantage" over others in his 3:7 Admission Ratio in favour of Non-Indigenes. As he cannot provide the enabling environment that will attract Investors and Industries to the State, the least expected of him is to allow us assess to education so that we can at least equip ourselves while going to the "Ends of the World" to seek for Employments.

IGBOS! Let's Wake Up from this Our Political Slumber..........

I read one of our 'Political Hybrid' Igbo saying that he'll rather be a Bench Warmer in Super-Eagles (National Team/Party) than be a Regular Player in 'Enyimba FC of Aba' or 'Rangers of Enugu' (Regional Team/Party). That's his way of promoting APC over APGA. And I promptly replied him that I'll rather die fighting for National Recognition of 'Heartland of Owerri' and 'Abia Warriors' than promoting '3SC of Oyo' or 'Osun United' to the National Team level.

The only weapon the likes of this fellow always use to attack us (those defending for a platform that will project Igbo Agenda and Ideologies) is name-calling. Words like; Uncivilised, Traditional, Tribalistic, Bigot, Myopic, Sentimental, etc. always come handy to them. And I keep asking when the Igbos that are the most traveled and most free-minded tribe in Nigeria became Tribalistic than our co-tenants: Awusa and Ofe-Mmanu of this land-area called Nigeria? Or do these our Hybrid Igbos suffering from Inferiority Complex now want to tell us that they're more Civilized than USA? If African-Americans, Indians, Latinos, etc. in USA always associate, belong, identify and prefer Democrats to ' White-Supremacist' Republicans, what's then tribalistic in Igbos doing same with APGA over APC?? Or is Nigerians now also more Civilized than Germans who have 'Christian Democratic Union' and 'Christian Social Union' as Political parties??? I put it to anyone that if USA were practising Multi-Party system, all these ethnicities would've floated their respective Political Parties to project the Interests.

I also keep asking;
What's 'National' about APC that isn't 'International' in APGA?
What's 'Cocastic' about their Members that isn't 'Fantastic' about APGA?
What's 'Twoderful' about their Structure that isn't 'Wonderful' about APGA?
What's 'Sweet' about being an Appendage to Awusa-Ofe Mmanu that isn't 'Honey' in Igbos writing their own History?

What's our (Igbos) stake in the so called national party "PDP" that Igbos (Alex Ekwueme, Emeka Offor, Jim Nwaobodo, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, Orji Uzor Kalu, to mention but this few) formed? I've associated, argued, discussed and mingled with Awusa and Ofe-Mmanu people so much that I can perceive their smell 10miles away. The much Igbos can ever get if they should agree to the 2nd-Wife in this Unholy Marriage called APC is;
Perpetual reminding by Awusa that we (Igbos) joined because they're afraid of being Killed by their Boko-Haram.
While, Ofe-Mmanu shall forever boast that they coerced us (Igbos) to join because of their Political Sophistication over us.

Umunnem na Umunnam, let's wake up from our Political Slumber and rid ourselves of this terminal disease called "Inferiority Complex". There's NOTHING Awusa or Ofe-Mmanu person can do for Igbos that we can not do for ourselves.

BOMB RAIDERS. .............DAYS AFTER:

You Remember this Pix? It's getting to 3-weeks old now. As a Confessed Christian, I know that anyone in Christ is a 'New Creature'. And I've also experienced and still experiencing the 'Powers of Prayer' when rendered in the 'Will' of Almighty God, and not to gain 'Cheap Publicity' as the 'Pharisees of Old'.

Since the return of our Dr. Jona after this session of 'Binding and Casting' at his Jerusalem Excursion called Pilgrimage, I've been looking out to see a 'New Person' (or a 'New President' for those that'll love it this way) in him. But lo and behold, 'what we see is still what we get': ASUU is still on Strike, Oduahgate is still Unresolved, Crude-Oil is still Pilfered, Our Environment is still heated more from Politics than from Climate-Change, Farouk verse Otedola match is still goalless, Kidnapping, Armed-Robbery and Militancy are still on the increase, Corruption is still a Daily Routine, so on and so forth. Which one has passed away, and which one has been made new???

Whenever I look at this Pix, I keep asking myself if these people were praying for 'Bro. Jona's Personal Salvation' or 'As Mr. President and C-in-C of a Nation' or 'Using him as a point of contact to supplicate for the entire nation to henceforth break off from the Demons of Docility, and start being Good Leaders and Good Followers' or 'were they simply posing for a shut from the presidential photo-journalist in the Tomb of our Saviour'????

Some people will say, it's too early to tell or that I'm judging........but my Holy Bible tells me that even Zacchaeus became a 'New Person' the very second he met with our Christ. So, for the fact that none of these people in the pix has changed, doesn't mean that there is no 'Power in the Name of Christ' but that they only prayed according to their respective 'Wills'  and not according to the 'Will of Almighty God'.

One other thing before I hang my pen for today, I'm a Confessed and Practising Christian but CAN-President do NOT in anyway represent me in my Articles of Belief, Faith and Trust in Almighty God through Christ Jesus. When the 11 remaining Disciples of Christ wanted to replace Judas Iscariot, they Prayed and Casted Lot as led by Holy Spirit. But whenever CAN want to elect President, they Cast, Bind and Lobby against the Holy Spirit.