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SONY DSCNigeria and some African countries are for the first time embracing large-scale Islamic finance as countries seek to tap cash-rich Middle Eastern investors to finance their large infrastructure programmes, reports FT.
The market for sukuk, or Islamic bonds, received a boost this month after Nigeria became the first major economy in sub-Saharan Africa to use the $100 billion a year Islamic market, followed days later by Senegal.
Africa is home to roughly 400 million Muslims – about a quarter of the world’s total – but until now only Gambia and Sudan have issued any sukuk, and they were for tiny sums on a short-term basis.
Analysts said the Nigerian sharia-compliant bond issued by Osun State, while relatively small at $62 million, signalled the start of a trend.
“Increasingly, it seems that sovereign sukuk issues from Africa might now be on the radar,” said Christian Esters, at credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s.
Senegal said it had plans for a $200 million sukuk in 2014 with the support of the Jeddah-based Islamic Development Bank. Amadou Ba, finance minister, said the offering was the “beginning of an ambitious programme which could lead to the financing of innovative infrastructure and energy projects through sukuk”.
The use of Islamic finance on the continent could grow further as several north and sub-Saharan African countries – including Morocco, Tunisia, South Africa and Kenya – are laying the legal groundwork to be able to issue sukuk. The central banks of Nigeria and Mauritius are also shareholders in the Malaysia-based International Islamic Liquidity Management Corp, which has started to issue sukuk to help Islamic banks manage their finances.
Bankers and lawyers caution that the industry is in its infancy and it will take several years before Islamic finance takes off across the continent. Clement Fondufe, partner at law firm Latham & Watkins, said that compared with Asia and the Middle East, “Islamic finance is at the early stages of development” in Africa.
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Rauf-Aregbesola-Governor-Osun-State-729x1024Minister of Communications Technology, Mrs. Omobola Johnson and Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State are among those to be honoured as ambassadors at the ADA Hall of Fame, instituted by the Africa Digital Forum and Awards (ADA).
Those to be honoured at the award ceremony, slated for December 8 this year in Lagos, have already indicated their interests to attend.
While Aregbesola will speak on the theme ‘Deepening  e-Governance, Transparency with Broadband Access’, the former Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Ernest Ndukwe, who is the chief host, will give the key note address.
The Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN), is expected to attend the award event, alongside other selected dignitaries. Johnson will be the special guest of honour, while other speakers will include the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of NCC, Dr. Eugene Juwah;
Director-General, National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Mr. Emeka Mba; and Chief Executive of Galaxy Backbone, Mr. Gerald Ilukwe, among others.
Announcing the award, Chairman, Focus Television, Mr. Tayo Adewusi, the organiser of the ceremony, said the forum would be a platform to discuss issues in the industry and solutions would be proffered. According to him, “Africa Digital Awards Hall of Fame 2013 will also celebrate outstanding individuals that have contributed immensely to the growth of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry.”
He said there would be panel sessions where industry experts will lead discussions on technology development in the country.
The panelists include the Group Managing Director Computer Warehouse Group, Mr. Austin Okere; Chairman Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh; Chief Executive Officer, Teledom Group, Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem; Chief Executive Officer of Omatek Ventures, Mrs. Florence Seriki; and Chief Executive Officer of Main One Cable Company, Ms Funke Opeke. Others are the President of the Association of Telecoms Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), Mr. Lanre Ajayi; President of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Mr. Gbenga Adebayo; and Corporate Services Executive of MTN, Mr. Wale Goodluck, among others.
Focus TV is streamed on MITV, TVC, NTA, and the award ceremony will be streamed live on all the channels.
Adewusi said several industry leaders have confirmed their interests to attend the event, while some state executives have also confirmed their participation.
“There is no doubt that the inaugural edition of Africa Digital Awards Hall of Fame 2013 will celebrate exceptional individuals and corporate entities that have leveraged on the power of ICT to innovate and execute different ideas,” Adewusi said. He added that the event would also feature the Africa Digital Forum (ADF 2013) that would discuss issues affecting the industry.
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Yoruba people of the South Western part of Nigeria are unique in many ways. They are considered to be very enterprising and accommodating people. In fact, many observers would not dispute Yoruba people’s claim to sophistication when it comes to religious tolerance and accommodation of other ethnic groups that live in their midst. Yoruba people are known to tolerate each other’s religious beliefs and views. In Yoruba land it would not be unusual to find Christians, Muslims and traditional Yoruba worshippers of Ogun, Obatala and Osun, etc, living in the same nuclear family.
This, among other factors, attests to the civility and sophistication of Yoruba people. Further, as predominantly educated, and until lately, Yoruba people would ordinarily question the rationale of any politicians or religious leaders that try to incite or plant seeds of discord among them. The above background not only provides enough justification to condemn in strong terms the recent utterances of leadership of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Osun state Chapter, but also calls for deeper reflections by every Yoruba stakeholder.
The ongoing school reclassifications in Osun state, which require merger of some schools, are certainly generating some heated debates in the state of Osun. Like every innovative policy that challenges the status quo, this policy surely jolted and unsettled many people, including me. Personally, I do not appreciate the decision to reclassify my alma mater St Charles Grammar School Osogbo from all-boys school to a mix gender school. This will certainly rob all OBA (as we call ourselves) of our “gender identify”.
I am assuming that many of my friends who graduated from all-girls Baptist Girls High School Oshogbo would feel the same way, too. It would appear we are losing the identity we so much cherish. But unlike many people, knowing the governor closely gave me the opportunity to know he has good intentions in the implementation of this policy. In fact, I know the governor is passionate about the development and advancement of Yoruba as a whole. Additionally, I know he is not a religious fanatic as he is often unfairly labelled.  Of course governor Aregbesola is very passionate about his religion, Islam, as his younger sister is equally passionate about her religion, Christianity.
With reference to the reclassification of schools in the State of Osun, while I think that citizens of a democratic state should have the constitutional rights to question government policies and demand explanations and accountability at all times, I believe these rights should be exercised within the context of the law. Thus, what one finds curious and troubling is the ultimatum given to the governor of Osun state by the leadership of the Osun State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN).
The CAN leader, Rev Elisha O. Ogundiya, in a manner reminiscent of the military era, demanded an immediate halt to the government policy.   He threatened to proceed on “other actions” if the governor fails to yield to his demands. Rev Ogundiya’s action and ultimatum remind me of the Tea party in the USA.  CAN, it appears, is doing to governor Aregbesola what the Tea Party is doing to Barack Obama in the USA: blackmail.  Putting religious coloration to public policy that affects Christians, Muslims and traditional religion worshippers is simply disingenuous and utterly reprehensible. CAN needs to be reminded that much as one may dislike the policy, schools that are being reclassified are all public schools, funded by the state government, and are not faith based private schools. While one may debate the rationale with the government, the state reserves the right to make changes as it deems fit.
Ordinarily, I would have been constrained not to dabble into this issue for various reasons; chiefly being that my position might be misconstrued as bias in favour of the governor. Upon deeper reflections, I felt it would be unfair not to exercise my civic rights because of fears of criticisms from others. In fact, it would be immoral of me not to jump at the debate, not only because I know the governor very well, but because my late Dad was a former CAN leader in Osun state, when CAN leaders led exemplary examples in pursuit of public peace. Thus, I felt that perhaps sharing my personal experience would help others to reflect deeper about how we got to this sorry state in Yoruba land, so we may beat a quick retreat.
Like many Yoruba families, some of my family members are practising Muslims.  But I am a Christian. My late Dad was a Pastor and a missionary for over 50 years. My life and Christian upbringing exemplify religious tolerance.  With harrowing introspection, I recall celebrating Christmas holiday, Easter holiday, Eid El Fitri and Eid El-Kabir with equal enthusiasms while growing up in Oshogbo. Eid El-Kabir holiday and Christmas holiday were and are still my favourite festive periods. With nostalgia, I remember how as a kid, I often commenced my day on Id El-Kabir day by doing justice to the ram meat at the Adegoke’s house, the Olaiya’s house, the Yussuf’s house and the Igbalaye’s house, all in the Alekuwodo area of Oshogbo; always to end my feast at the Lawyer Ajibola’s house in Ogo-Oluwa area.
I intentionally mentioned the names of my friends so no one thinks my claim is non-verifiable.  Interestingly, my late Dad was an active member of the Christian Association in Oshogbo in the 80’s. He not only preached the gospel of Christ about peace and tolerance as noted in the Holy Bible, but encouraged interfaith pluralism through his actions. He often prayed for the Muslims during their festive periods. Our Muslim neighbours usually sent us well prepared meals during Muslim festive periods, gestures we always reciprocated at Christmas.
While my story or the dynamics of my family might not have direct correlation to the public school reclassification policy, it surely relates to religious tolerance and serves as a lesson on how to avoid religious discord that may precipitate bloodbath in Yoruba land.  I strongly believe that stories like mine need to be amplified to overpower voices of those who sow the wind of religious hatred and subsequently benefit from the whirlwind of ensuing chaos and confusion. These intolerant people must be told that human experience is largely a shared experience, and regardless of our differences, the bond that unites us is stronger than what divides us. Although I am not a fan of the public school reclassification policy, if reclassification of my alma mater, St Charles Grammar school, Oshogbo, from all boys school to a mix gender school will bring quality education closer to a female child that lives closer to St Charles but farther to other schools, I would embrace the policy; it would be selfish of me to do otherwise. I would rather be profoundly troubled about lack of access to quality education by any child, and least worried about losing the gender identity of my alma mater.
CAN’s leaders in Osun state should recognise that the common bond and decency that we share together as a Yoruba people are stronger than our religious differences, or any attributes that separate us. Most importantly, they must know that while fighting for your convictions is important, knowing when to fight and when to seek peace requires God’s wisdom.  Continuous engagement of the government based on superior argument strikes me as a wiser option for CAN to embrace than planting seed of discord and threatening a state government that is enforcing its educational policy.
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GOVERNOR RAUF AREGBESOLA OF THE STATE OF OSUN AND HIS PREDECESSOR, PRINCE OLAGUNSOYE OYINLOLA EMBRACES AS FORMER GOV. OLUSEGUN ONI OF EKITI STATE WATCHES IN ADMIRATION.

 
Politics is all about game. Your political opponent is not your enemy. There may be divergence of views and interest; these should not undermine our spirit of sportsmanship.
Politics is not a ‘do-or-die’ affair. One’s political opponent today may be one’s Running Mate tomorrow.
This virtue displayed by Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola and his immediate pass predecessor is a virtue worthy of emulation.
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The speaker of Osun state House of Assembly, Najeem Salaam, has defended the state government’s decision to merge and re-classify the state’s public schools.
Mr Salaam said the merger of Christian and Muslim schools, which has sparked outrage from religious leaders, was aimed at improving the standard of education.
He said this in Ejigbo when he paid a courtesy call on the Elejigbo of Ejigbo, Oba Omowonuola Oyesosin.
Mr Salaam appealed to the people of the state to support the government in efforts to actualise the goals of the policy.
He also appealed to religious leaders in the state to refrain from politicising the schools’ merger and reclassification.
“There is nothing wrong with merging Christian and Muslim schools together,” said Mr Salaam.
“This is a new government’s policy aimed at improving the standard of education; I think we need to give the government the opportunity to experiment this new idea.”
The speaker said that the government was only trying to use its meagre resources to improve the standard of education.
In his remarks, Oba Oyesosin urged the people of the state to cooperate with government in efforts to implement the new policy.
He said that the policy was to improve the standard of education and not to relegate any religious organisation.
The Osun Government introduced the schools’ merger and reclassification programme, which grouped the public schools into three categories.
The first category is the elementary school for pupils with ages between six and nine years; the second is the medium school for students with ages between 10 and 14 years, while students within the 15 to 17 age bracket are to attend the high school.
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coat of armsLocal government chairmen in Osun yesterday felicitated with Muslim faithful in the state on this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
They also reaffirmed their commitment to the administration of Governor Rauf Aregbesola in its efforts at turning around the fortunes of the state.
In a statement issued and signed in Osogbo by the Chairman, Forum of Local Government Chairmen in the state, Kunle Ayantoye, said the government of the state deserves commendation for the purposeful leadership and systematic execution of people-oriented programmes.
The forum appreciated the governor and the state House of Assembly for the confidence reposed in them by extending their tenure for another six months.
“We are always proud to be associated with the purposeful and dynamic leadership of Governor Rauf Aregbesola in the last few years.
“We have partnered progressively with the state government right from inception. We acknowledged with greater appreciation, the full powers the government accorded us that has translated to unprecedented development at the grassroots level.
“The partnership is working; for example, we were able to save in collaboration with the state government to tar 10kms stretch of road in the 30 local government areas of the state.
“This is aside the other road projects and infrastructural development embarked upon by each council area. The relationship has been very perfect with  the state legislature that has always provided the necessary and enabling law for our administration.”
On recent developments in the education sector of the state, where conventional primary and secondary schools were remodelled into elementary, middle and high schools, the forum pleads for understanding among all stakeholders.
“We are confident that the current wind will blow us all well, irrespective of our standing in the society as changes are always accompanied by initial scepticism.
“Residents of this state should by now understand and trust the governor for his high level of sincerity. It is important for all school proprietors that are bothered by the new development to continue engaging government in talks for meaningful results.”
The forum also extends greetings to all residents of the state particularly, the Muslim faithful on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir celebration and sues for continued harmonious coexistence among all religious adherents in the state.
“We felicitate with our Muslim brethren on this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration, we pray Almighty Allah to continue to bless the state and give her residents good health to enjoy the yields of this people-oriented government.
“We have come a long way to determine whatever we see today; never should religious considerations be our problem. Our case is different here; we have always worked together as a people in our efforts to uplift our living conditions.
“And in the annals of the state we have never had it so good. We should continue to explore our areas of strength,” the forum said.
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OSUN EDUCATION REFORMS: Sharing The Big Picture


 
A conducive physical atmosphere aids learning. The State is revamping public school infrastructure by building new school structures to reflect the recommendations of the Osun Education Summit. It is a radical idea to provide the best in terms of infrastructural facilities for the schools.
Elementary, Middle and High Schools are currently being built across the 30 Local Government Areas in the State. They are state of the art schools with dinning halls, potable water supply system with standard toilets facilities, library, recreation centre and computer laboratory.
Dilapidated school structures that pose dangers to pupils have been pulled down and blocks of classroom in some primary schools are to be built to provide more space for the projected school enrollment. The school infrastructure project has a great deal of local content component as materials and artisans are being sourced locally for the growth of the state economy.

Model Elementary School

The need to provide world class learning environment necessitates the on-going building of Model Elementary School at Isale Agbara in Osogbo and 9 other locations across the State.  This is a state-of-the-art structure that will accommodate 900 pupils, with recreational facilities, library and computer laboratory.  It is a neighbourhood school for pupils of ages 6-9, in the first grade to the fourth grade that is the present primaries one to four.
Under the first phase, a total of about 50 of these structures are to be constructed across the State.  The present government is committed to building over 100 of these elementary schools.

Model Middle School

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In a similar fashion, government is presently building 14 Middle Schools across the State of Osun.  One of these is the Middle School at Alekuwodo, Osogbo, completed, furnished and ready for use.  It is also a-state-of-the-art structure with accommodation provision for 900-1000 students.
The Middle school is for the fifth to the ninth grade which is the present primaries 5-6 and the Junior Secondary School (JSS 1 – III) in the age ranges of 10-14 years.
These Middle Schools will be replete with all infrastructural facilities suited for the age range of the students as well as teachers.  Government is committed to build 50 of such schools disturbed across the State.

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Students in the high schools are within the age bracket of 15 to 17 years. This category is currently known as SSS 1-3 but will henceforth be known as Grades 10-12. The infrastructural facilities have been designed to accommodate 3000 students. Other facilities in consonance with international academic standard will include a standard football pitch, recreational facilities, laboratories, libraries, food court and examination hall to sit a minimum of 1000 students. Academic activities would run from 8am – 5pm.
Private investors would be encouraged to build students’ hostels and staff quarters on agreeable terms and conditions. The high schools would be sited on the premises of old schools with large grounds of not less than 10 hectares.
Construction work on a High School model is currently going on in   Ejigbo while contract for additional 10 were recently awarded in various locations across the State. Government is committed to build a total of 20 High Schools in the first phase.
 

OPPORTUNITIES

Enormous opportunities abound in this school infrastructure revamp programme. A total of N30 billion is projected to be spent under this programme. Aside from the unquantifiable benefits to the students and teachers, the commercial and socio-economic benefits to the State are unprecedented. Local content is being embedded in the project.
A great deal of local artisans such as bricklayers, iron benders, and labour are being engaged under the O-SCHOOL initiative. Materials are being sourced locally and a number of sand suppliers, wood suppliers and local contractors are also partaking in the programme.
In a similar vein, capacity building and enhancement training workshop was organised by the O-SCHOOL Committee for 300 painters with the aim of equipping and engaging them to provide standard services for the need of this laudable education project. Certificate of participation were also issued to the participants.
The aesthetic value the project is adding to the State cannot also be wished aside. Beautiful and standard structures are springing up all over the State.
Let us give progress and change a chance.
Osun a dara!
 

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Italian interns on inter-cultural exchange programme in Amuwo Odofin Local Government and the Chairman of the local government, Comrade Ayodele Adewale, recently paid a courtesy visit to Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola
The essence of the visit, according to the council boss, amongst other things was for the interns to know the history, culture and the people of the state of Osun.
Thus, the interns were taken to some historical and tourist centres. The sites visited are: Erin Ijesha Waterfalls and Osun Osogbo Groove, amongst others.
Comrade Adewale stated in a chat  that the inter-cultural exchange programme was necessary for development.

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“What we do is to expose other climes to see the various advantages in the country as well as enjoy the hospitality of Nigerians”, he noted.
Also speaking, Mr. Gugo Gori, one of the Italian interns, stated that their visit to the State of Osun has further emphasized the fact that there are potentials in the State of Osun and by extension, Nigeria.
They also expressed delight on various cultural and historical sites visited, and stated that the experience gained would linger on.
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_DSC7732The governor of the State of Osun, Rauf Aregbesola has reiterated that the religion of Islam is glaring antithesis of violence in all its forms and variance.
This was the theme of sallah message delivered by the Governor of the State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola to all Muslim faithful today.
Aregbesola, who spoke at the Oke Baale Prayer Ground, Osogbo, said it should baffle any genuine Muslim that people unleash violence and terror on people in the name of Islam.
He said contrary to the what many think, Islam is not and has never been a violent religion, wondering why a rational human being, who also submits to the dictate of the religion should engage in violence in whatever form or manner it may take.
“Islam is a religion that preaches against violence. Islam in totally against any form ofinhuman behaviours, violence, thuggery, killing and blood-letting.
“An individual, who calls himself a Muslim and engages in violence and other anti-social vices, is not a good Muslim, neither is he qualified to be called a Muslim.
“Islam as a religion discourages violence in all its forms and variance. Islam does not even encourage revenge.” Aregbesola said.
He wonders where some people get the teaching with which they behave in inhumane manners, unleashing violence on innocent people.
He added that Islam has come to aid the course of humanity and is in contrast to what some renegades are projecting it to non-Muslims.
Earlier in his sermon, the Imam, Alhaji Musa Animasahun, called on both the leaders and the follower to be good behaviour.
Animasahun, who stood in for the Chief Imam of Osogbo land and the Chairman of the League of Imam and Alfa, Sheikh Mustapha Ajisafe, said Muslims must be persevering, tolerant and honest in whatever they do.
“Our leaders, political and religious must lead with the fear of God in their hearts. Leaders must be honest and followers sincere.
“If we uphold truth, honesty, perseverance and good deeds, our state and nation will progress, develop and grow in leaps and bounds,” Animashaun said.
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osun2014Permit me a space in your widely-read newspaper to comment on the criticisms being faced by the present administration in Osun State.
I wish to implore all meaningful citizens of the state to give the present administration, under the leadership of Mr Rauf Aregbesola, a breathing space, to continue its transformation agenda, which it has embarked upon.
As a citizen of the state, it saddens my heart how we have put religious and political sentiments into  issues that are non-trivial, most especially, in the education sector. We should see the government’s restructuring programme as a positive step in the right direction, aimed at reviving the educational decadence in the state, and which will bring development to the state in terms of laying a solid educational foundation for the upcoming generations.
Aregbesola is learned. As a leader, he believes in the importance of education in the society. I would advise our religious faithful to join hands with the present administration, to steer the wheel of the state in all sectors to greater heights.
We should also have it in mind that the world is continuously evolving, and we should not be retrogressing in Osun.
I would also challenge the government of Osun State to create a conducive learning environment for the schools by providing state-of-the-art facilities, as well as the renovation of the existing facilities, improving the welfare of teachers, employing certified teachers with great teaching skills, as well as the re-training of  teachers as at when due, in order to meet the challenges of the students.
Therefore, we should give the government a chance to succeed.
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