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EKITI YOUTHS: Pause, Think and Choose

Kayode Adaramodu (Odundun)

As we move towards who becomes our next governor come next year,  Ekiti Youths should think twice! Is it true that the man Kayode Adaramodu (KA) was one of the key supporters of Chief Segun Oni (CSO) to become governor in 2007?

Is it true that CSO offered him appointments on three different occasions, including the submission of his name with that of Olubolade for Ministerial appointment? Is it true the man accepted to assist CSO as a Technical Adviser on Policy and Strategy in honorary capacity?

Then CSO should be encouraged to take his place as a party leader and push this younger man forward. Just as CSO himself has acknowledged, everyone who know KA attest to his technical skills and excellent leadership credentials. What else do we want?

Ekiti Youths, let’s stop being short-sighted. This generation needs one of its own who understands the requirements of the rapidly changing world we are in.

That Kayode Adaramodu comes from Ekiti South senatorial district is even an added advantage as his nomination will settle the agitation of the zone to produce the governor of the State for the first time since 1999.

To our delegates in the PDP, let us choose a competent and focused young man with practical experience to lead Ekiti State forward positively from next year. His antecedents and contributions to youth development in Ekiti, in his private capacity, compare with none!

Ayodele Samuel Bishop writes from Ado Ekiti.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Excludes Fela, Announces 2021 Inductees

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame reveals its 2021 Inductees, celebrating the most diverse list of Inductees in the history of the organization. They are:

Performer Category:

  • Tina Turner
  • Carole King
  • The Go-Go’s
  • JAY-Z
  • Foo Fighters
  • Todd Rundgren

Early Influence Award:

  • Kraftwerk
  • Charley Patton
  • Gil Scott-Heron

Musical Excellence Award:

  • LL Cool J
  • Billy Preston
  • Randy Rhoads

Ahmet Ertegun Award:

  • Clarence Avant

“This diverse class of talented Inductees reflects the Rock Hall’s ongoing commitment to honor artists whose music created the sound of youth culture”, said John Sykes, Chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. “It will make for an unforgettable live celebration of music in October at this year’s Induction Ceremony in Cleveland.”

To be eligible, artists are required to have released their first record 25 years prior to induction. Learn more about the qualifications and categories here: rockhall.com/inductees/categories

Ballots were sent to an international voting body of more than 1,200 artists, including current living Inductees, historians and members of the music industry. Factors such as an artist’s musical influence on other artists, length and depth of career and the body of work, innovation and superiority in style and technique are taken into consideration.

The 36th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at 8 p.m. ET at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio with a radio simulcast on SiriusXM’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Radio channel 310. The Induction Ceremony will air at a later date on HBO and stream on HBO Max. Tickets go on sale to the public and members in July at ticketmaster.com.   Select Rock Hall donors and members get exclusive Induction ticket opportunities. Donate or join by June 30, 2021 to be eligible. Visit rockhall.com/join to learn more.

Applications to The Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme Closes March 31

Tony Elumelu Foundation to Open Applications for the 2020 TEF Entrepreneurship Programme on January 1, 2020

The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Africa’s leading philanthropy dedicated to empowering African entrepreneurs, will close applications for the Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme on its TEFConnect digital platform (www.tefconnect.com) on March 31. This year’s intervention prioritises the economic recovery of small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) and young African entrepreneurs, following the Covid-19 disruption to economic activities.

To address the unique challenges arising from the pandemic, lift millions out of poverty and create sustainable employment across the continent, the Foundation’s Entrepreneurship Programme will empower over 3,500 young African entrepreneurs in collaboration with global partners.

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AVON, UBA Partner on Bespoke Health Plans for Children

UBA House, Marina

Avon Healthcare Limited, a leading health management organisation has partnered with pan-African financial institution, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, to develop well-tailored and unique health plans for children.

The collaboration to develop the new health plans became necessary due to the gap that exists in the area of child healthcare and both organisations have joined forces to change the narrative where children are usually not adequately insured while also ensuring the achievement of universal health coverage in Nigeria especially for the children.

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UBA Poised To Change The Face Of E-Banking with New Mobile App

UBA House, Marina

Pan African financial institution, United Bank for Africa (UBA), Plc is set to change the face of digital banking services with its new mobile banking app aimed at delivering first-rate services to customers.

The new UBA mobile banking app has been armed with benefits and features designed to give its customers increased control and accessibility to carry out transactions with ease.

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UBA’s Gross Earnings Crosses the N600bn Mark

UBA House, Marina

Pan-African financial institution, United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has announced its audited results for the full-year ended December 31, 2020, recording impressive growth across its top and bottom lines.

The 2020 audited financials filed at the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Monday, showed that the bank’s gross earnings grew by 10.8 percent to N620.4 billion, compared to N559.8 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2019. The Bank’s total assets also grew by 37.0 percent to N7.7 trillion for the year under review.

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