Human Angle

Sabit Olagoke Makes Case for Widows

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By Olawale Asake

Onus lies on governments, religious leaders and other relevant stakeholders to address the issues of common discrimination, rejection and victimisation of widows in the society in order not to add to their pains.

An Islamic cleric and founder of Shafaudeen in Islam Worldwide, Professor gave the advice while speaking in an interview with Radio Nigeria in Ibadan, Oyo State, on this year’s World Widow’s Day

Professor Olagoke, who frowned at inhuman treatments being meted on some of the widows, noted that such treatments geared towards dehumanizing them could give the victim a painful and psychological trauma that might affect them throughout their lifetime.

He called on the Government at all levels  to be more committed to championing the cause of widows through Programmes and initiatives that would support their socio economic life, guarantee their financial independence and create educational opportunities for their children.

Professor Olagoke enjoined Widows not to allow the death of their husband to render them to be inactive or irrelevant, rather, they should venture into legitimate skills or enterprises that would make them self reliant in the society.

International Widow’s Day is being held on every 23rd of June.

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Economy

Govt. should review pensioners’ entitlements – Sabit Olagoke

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By Dayo Adu

For Pensioners to continue to live a meaningful life after retirement, there is a need for Government to review their benefits and entitlements. 

Founder and Spiritual Head, Shafaudeen-in-Islam Worldwide, Professor Sabit Olagoke stated this at the 18th public service lecture entitled “Exploding more retirement life -public servant experience” organized by the National Forum of Heads of Federal Establishments, NAFOHEADS, Oyo State chapter held at the federal secretariat Ibadan.

 Professor Olagoke said he believed that, like the developed countries, the government should make life easier for retirees by fashioning out ways to make them live longer through creation of recreation centres for them and good allowances.

In a remark, the First Vice Chairman of NAFOHEADS in Oyo State,  Dr Stephen Adewumi said the lecture  was chosen as a  way of reducing untimely deaths among retirees and to make them engage in meaningful trade activities

Chairperson of NAFOHEADS in Oyo state, Mrs Funmilayo Mogaji said the NAFOHEADS week was marked in a low key with the lecture and the investiture of Professor Sabit Olagoke as the patron of the Forum.

Communication

Keep the Road Map, Prof. Sabit Olagoke Urges FRCN NUJ

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By Fasilat Lawal

Ethics of the profession is a road map every journalist should do well to treasure and uphold.

Founder and Spiritual Head, Shafaudeen in Islam World Wide, Professor Sabit Olagoke made the comment during a jumat sermon to end Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN Ibadan Chapel’s Press Week at Shafaudeen International Mosque Wakajaye Ibadan.

Represented by Director Olagoke Education Legacy Foundation, Dr Ibrahim Adediran, Professor Olagoke, who described journalists as the watchdog of the society, urged them to hold public office holders accountable in the interest of the masses.

Professor Olagoke appreciated the role of FRCN NUJ Chapel in the media industry and pledged to continue to support the Union.

Speaking on the economic challenges facing the country, Professor Olagoke, said Nigerians should exercise patience while praying and trusting God to bring the nation out of the current distress.

In an address, the Chairman of FRCN Ibadan NUJ Chapel, Mr Oluwakayode Banjo said Radio Nigeria remained committed to the ethics of broadcasting in meeting its core mandate of disseminating factual information to the public.

Mr Banjo added that it is vital that clerics such as Professor Olagoke should constantly speak the truth to leaders in the country for the benefit of the masses.

Members of the Union were taken around facilities including the laboratory, fashion designing hub and mall in the complex.

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