Uncle P: The Making Of A Benevolent SpeakerMonday, March 31, 2014
Sometime in 1996, I went to visit a close friend at his shop; he owned and operated a small boutique in Asaba, the delta state capital. Then was the era of military regime and Asaba was yet a sleepy town just evolving into a city. My friend, a young university graduate and a realist, with a visio ...
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As a gentle tecnocrat retires (2)Thursday, January 23, 2014
No, am satisfied with the years i have put in and would rather go on a deserved retirement , he answered. What if you are given some other appointment, would you accept?, i asked. In another capacity to serve, yes, but certainly not to continue in iffice as hos , he said. Sir okey ofili, ... |
As a gentle tecnocrat retires (1)Thursday, January 23, 2014
How can i write an objective piece on a person for whom i have extreme admiration, someone i adore intensely, without eulogising him far too much, and may be accused of hero worship? Well, i will try not to be found guilty of that, but failure seems certain anyway. This writer can lay no c ... |
Senile DementiaFriday, November 1, 2013
Senile Dementia seems very common among the elderly lately. My mother is only 74yrs old. Before her condition began to manifest, she was sociable, warm and lively. She had retired in her fifties from teaching and went on to become a church worker. As an ordained layreader in the church, mother w ... |
A barber And His BurdenWednesday, July 31, 2013
The barber profession is a noble one. In fact, it is one of the oldest professions in the world. In the united states, Asia and Europe, this is a statement of fact. However, in Nigeria and nay Africa, this statement is a hard sale. The word barber comes from the Latin word barba meaning beard. I ... |
Still on energy and power crisisTuesday, June 4, 2013
Some nigerians have given up on government on several different issues depending on how they perceive the issues as individuals. Most nigerians who are pessimistic towards government policies and activities aimed at improving government presence through infrastructural development etc, may be un ... |