LOCAL INTERNET CONTENT FORUM (LICF) 2013: an Experience that was

The 2013 edition of Local Content Internet Forum (LCIF) a 2-day event was organized by Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN) and Nigeria Internet Registration Agency (NiRA). The forum seeks to be a rallying point for Nigerian internet stakeholders in raising and addressing salient issues concerning the ICT sector and also a platform to articulate a stand on promoting and sustaining local content from the Nigeria Cyber space.

Against this backdrop, this year’s edition once more gathered stakeholders in ICT who x-rayed the challenges confronting the industry with particular emphasis on local content through paper presentations and interactive sessions. With the welcome address by Engr. Sam Adeleke who stood in for Mr. Chima OnyekwereOON Chairman of IXPN and presentations from seasoned speakers, moderators and panelists and of course the well informed audience exchanging ideas on how to effectively harness content produced in Nigeria by Nigerians. With a total of six sessions and twenty panelists, the forum was very vibrant, interactive and exciting as the enthusiastic participants were eager to know more, share experiences and ask relevant questions.

From the presentations and interactive sessions, it was gathered that the sole objective of Local Internet Content Forum is to create a mind shift for the local content producers from hosting outside the shores of Nigeria to localizing our home grown content. It is hoped that this will be achieved through correcting some misguided opinions about the reliability, security, and stability of .ng domains by NIRA and readiness of IXPN to assist in keeping the local internet traffic local within the country.

Furthermore, the Local Content Forum, a synergy of the collaborating organisations (NiRA and IXPN) sought to reach out through this forum to the content producers who can create content, and can upload it digitally using basic tools. Such include Institutions, the Public and Private sectors, Publishers, Authors/Writers, the Print and Electronic Media, Movie producers, Musicians, Bloggers, Bankers, Webmasters, the Academia, Research Institutions; Internet Providers etc. it is also designed to reach people who create content to have them work together with service providers who are committed to providing reliable service at hosting digital contents locally.

Having identified a whole lot of local content on the net and the big question of how much of it is generated locally, the LIC forum also sought to effectively build capacity to sustain the content that is generated locally and reach anyone who creates graphics, text, audio and video and offer direction to our youths on how their abounding energies could be channeled to legitimate and profitable ventures on the internet. Invariably the forum will foster more uploading and less downloading, with the overriding objective to domicile content so generated in Nigeria.

It is expected after this forum that Nigeria will be set on the right course that is free from the present Internet consumerist culture and rescued from the capital flight emanating from the registration of non .ng domain names with hosting content in servers located outside the country with the associated risks. The forum is not a talk shop but a call for action.

In a bid to encourage the youth in promoting local content in Nigeria, two students who distinguished themselves by their active participation in the forum were appointed 1^st and 2^nd student .ng ambassadors respectively; Falodun Oluwaseyia 400 level computer science student from Obafemi Awolowo University Ile Ife and Olatunji Francis a Computer Science ND 2 student from Yaba College of Technology. Finally, from the raffle draw organized in the forum, Olusola Babawale with ticket number 000114 emerged the winner, taking home a complete set of a desktop Omatek computer.

 

 

MEDIA RIGHTS AGENDA ACKNOWLEDGE THE WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY SEMINAR WITH THE PRESS AND SECURITY AGENCY

By Adenike Ashogbon

Media practitioners all over the country have been implored to enhance their personal security by taking time out to enlist factors that could debar the optimal security and constructively engage the Security Agency in issues or suspicions surrounding stability in security issues of the country.

This call was made by CSP Frank Mba , Force Public Relations Officer, Nigeria Police at the just concluded, World Press Freedom Day celebration cum seminar organized by Media Rights Agenda (MRA) at the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC), Ikoyi, Lagos

The program which had focus on 'Security the safety of Journalists', witnessed professionals from print, broadcast, online and Heads of Information units in Peristalsis at the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC), Ikoyi, Lagos.

Mrs. Olajumoke Araba, Officer-in-charge, UN Information Center, Lagos presented the UN Secretary-General’s World Press Freedom Day 2013 statement while Mr. Tive Denedo, Campaigns Director, Media Rights Agenda (MRA), Lagos gave the opening at the occasion.

 

CSP Frank Mba, Force Public Relations Officer, Nigeria Police spoke extensively on the Role of the Nigeria Police in Ensuring the safety of Journalists. His presentation cut across setting the standard responsibility of the Police Force, this to mention a few were; prevention and detection of crimes, apprehension of offenders, preservation of life and property as well as enforcement of all laws.

Mr. Tive Denedo, Gbenga Sesan, Femi Adesina, Olajumoke Araba and CSP Frank Mba

Frank noted that every person is entitled to Freedom of Expression, including Freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart ideas and infoamtion without preference with reference to the Section 39 (1) of the 1999 Constitution.

On the other end, he explained that though he’s not a journalist but to a very large extent, he can describe the roles of the journalist in every society. These were; professional responsibility, ethical responsibility, social, cultural and legal responsibility

On the other he enlisted responsibilities of the journalists, these include Professional Responsibility – accurate presentation of facts devoid of Fiction and person.

Ethical responsibilities: knowing the code of conduct, authenticate stories, social and Cultural esponsibilties which cuts across avoid offending the cultural sensitivity of the masses.

Legal responsibilities: obeying the laws of the land and avoid professional errors that could lead one to court on charges of Libel, slander amongst others.

He went further to note that, over the years he noticed that the Police as well as the Media practitioner view themselves differently due to the disparity that exist between them, thus leading to Perception crisis between these two personalities.

According to him, in the eyes of the journalists, Police is seen as Lawless, corrupt, unfriendly, unsympathetic, incompetent, liars, drunks, theieves, killers amongst other. While in the eyes of the Police Man, the journalist is seen as arrogant, disrespectful, trouble makers, unpatriotic, selfish, lawless, corrupt, unfriendly, bloody civilians, spoilers amongst others.

None the less, the role as well as the journalist has a well encompassing role to play in every society and this must not be under rated. Frank noted that the role of the Police in protecting the rights of journalists include; promoting democracy in the rule of law, providing a safe and condusive environment for the practice of journalism through effective crime fighters, taking steps to reduce the vulnerability of journalistsby protecting them from common occupational hazards.

Prompt investigative of reported cases of threats to the life and property of journalist, promoting the accessibility of journalist to police news and information and providing special security for media houses.

On the other hand, the journalist also have a role to play in enhancing policing functions include; crime preventive roles through proper education and sensitization, like giving crime preventive tips, unraveling crimes through investigative journalism, uncovering intelligence information, identifying useful leasds and clues for investigators points of convergence.

Femi Adesina speaking

Frank Mba however suggested that the way forward is for the Police Force to constructively and qualitatively engage with the media in unraveling crime and most importantly, the seamless flow of information between the police and the media would go along way in enhancing both sectors.

Conclusively, Frank enjoined both the journalist as well as the Police force to work hand in glove for the overall interest of Nigeria and Nigerians at large.

In line with the event, President, Nigeria Guild of Editors, (NGE) dwelt on the topic; Building Partnerships between the Media and Law Enforcement Agencies to ensure the safety of Journalists. During his speech, he ntoed that it is typical of the calling and journalism as a profession to have unsafe journalists. ‘the fact that murder happens and are never unraveled is what remains an irony. We are not saying we are above the law as journalists but there are different ways to enforce the Law. Our security agencies haven’t changes, even as the rights of the Nigerian journalist are guaranteed under the constitution.’

He went further to explain that just as the Nigeria Police Force are the closest to the masses as well as the journalist they should be more involved in helping the security of the profession and not see every journalist as their rival.

Femi went further to plea with the NPF to change their mindset that the media and Law Enforcement Agencies are Adversaries because journalist are more interested in good governance, development issues and this mustn’t be forgotten in such a hurry that the media has a certain niche in National Life.

Femi concluded by saying, there is every need for Security agencies and the Media to engage each other more by setting up a partnership that must be cultivated as the existing model between law and enforcement to the media is not workable, thus, the need for a better model that would bridge communication and relationship gap between both parties.

CSP Frank Mba during his presentation

Wrapping up the session was Mr. Gbenga Sesan, Executive Director, Paradigm Initiative Nigeria (PIN), spoke on Strategies for Securing the safety of Journalism Online who advised all journalist to be online savvy and most importantly, maintain security consciousness, reconsider free (unencrypted) email.

  

 

 

 

 

 

'I hope Odunlade would admit one Day I have a Striking resemblance as him...some Day' Osuolale

Abdulateef Adedimeji Adetola Osuolale is one of the fast growing and evolving Yoruba Actor in Nigeria. He is a dancer, comedian, Mc, and an Event planner, a vibrant as well as productive presenter for Miliki Express, a program featured on Orisun Tv, Startimes. Aside being a prolific young Nigeria Actor, Osuolale as he is being referred to in the industry has a solid educational background with a striking resemblance with a professional in Yoruba Acting, Odunlade Adekola.

Osuolale who is a graduate of Mass communication from Olabisi Onabanjo University,2007\2008, he is also the fourth born in a family of six. He has a thing for giving back to Humanity and this he intends to do through dance also he aspires to be greater. In this interview with Adenike Ashogbon, Osuolale  unveils it all.

How did you dabble into the acting world?
I actually started with dance, way back Secondary school days, there was this non-governmental organisation called Community Life Project. They basically use dance, drama, poetry to pass messages about HIV and AIDS, STDs, STI and all that to people working  with grassroot people like the market women , vulcanizers and all, then the disease wasn’t all that pronounced unlike now. Then a lot of people weren’t show of how HIV/AIDs can be contracted, so the ngo helped in passing messages as to how the disease can be prevented and for those who have contracted the disease how they can receive proper medical care and not be stignmatized in their various communities. All these messages were passed acrossed to people of the community through dance, and this how I began my journey as a dancer and an actor.

The NGO helped in sharpening my mentality on giving back to the community even when you that have everything but adding your own little quota to your community to make a change rather than sit back wallow in pain or complain about the short comings of the government. Aside opening my eyes to see the beauty we humans were surrounded with, the ngo also mould me into shape with information and acting skills that I’ve improved upon over the years.
lets not forget in a rush that even before then i was aware of the fact that i have this ability to people laugh, thus, at a point I began to visualize myself as an Actor and made a self decision to work towards that rather than wait and expect help to come from above, I worked effortlessly towards actualizing my dreams even if it took begging and liasing for slot, all I wanted was to be on the path of achieving what my mind has been set to achieve, this was way back 1995/1996.

The showbiz industry, your journey thus far, Things you've done? You've featured in Showbiz?

The NGO I spoke about the other time, CLP actually showed the way too, as we are being taught how to write script for play and all that there aside from dancing and acting scripts that preaches abstainance, so some how through d Ngo via networking I was sent to African Radio Drama Association, where I had to write script and present youth oriented programme on Radio. African Radio Drama Association is also an NGO thats talk about so many tins too but uses radio drama to pass across their messages, from them I learnt how to act as a radio actor, and a featured in about  four drama on radio. Then I was part of the radio script conference for Bayelsa youth as well by d Africa Radio Drama Association. Some of the works I've done include; Songs Of Life sponsor by MTN, Omo Catch Up which I presented and many more.

Yea, I produce by own personal film 2010, Oseregi is the title, but have featured in many like, Idoti, Kogbodomo, Oladunjoye, Vicky Omo Oko,Omo Elemosho, Kuluuso some are yet to come out, like Arinakore, Eyinju Eledumare etc. then Soap opera like private sector and sababi, Stage plays lik peace by pieces, d dark forest, Ela directed by me

Now...I'm aware you are a presenter...don't you see all of these 'Jack of all Trade'?
just because im involved in almost everything communication doesn’t make me a jack of all trade person. The basic thing is, they all have a connection and since ive been able to identify my strength, it boils down to my ability to manage everything and make sure they don’t clash with one another. Moreso, at im into has to do in the line of Entertainment apart from that, it is apparent to note that im a graduate of Mass Communication from the prestigious Olabisi Onabanjo University Ago Iwoye, so presenting is just like what have gone to school to study and now I’m practising it, its no big deal, its follow my passion not “jack of all trade’.

What was your perception about the yoruba entertainment industry before being part of it and now what's your perception?

Before I joined I see it as a place where as long as you have what its takes, u can move but I found that it’s has to be with what u have, a lot of respect and meeting people who will just like your person and skills to scale through.
It’s a good industry, before joining I got to know that you should belong to a caucus, so I join a known production manager Afeez Eniola, also Muyiwa Ademola and Adebayo Tijani, these are my boss and I look up to them.
So all I can say about it is that, it’s a good industry but there is room for improvement to make it better.

 

Life in the Industry?

Life in the Film and Entertainment Industry isn’t an easy one I must confess. For upcoming artiste it is a very tough one when it comes to maintaining the passion you have for the job. If you are not focused and well determined, you might loose track of focus. Its not easy maintaining a good stand but with God’s grace, we would scale through and have more stories to tell in years to come.

 

Now...your resemblance with Odunlade. What's your take?

Before now, people have called my attention to the fact that ive got a striking resemblance with the Popular Actor and Screen professional Odunlade, this was even before the time and period I met him one and one. Well, I have little or nothing to say about that cos im not in the best position to know that much about my resemblance with him, though I also see the rsemblance as a coincidence and that which is cool, having to do with one I can call my brother and a senior colleague in the industry. Odunlade is one with swift knowledge and an appeasing personality. Im glad to have something in common with him though if its so true as people claim to say. But il say, our resemblance is God. I didn’t create myself. It just happens that way and im not in the best position to explain why or how. Apparently, I and Odunlade don’t have a clashing background. Im from Ogun state which he isn’t from. Our resemblance is just the will of God.  Meeting him was just like meeting any othe personality in the industry. Nothing extraordinary. You know its one thing to have a resemblance with someone, its another for the other party to admit the fact that you look like him or her. (cuts in: are you saying Odunlade didn't believe it?) well, I didn’t state that, I’m just using that as an instance, smiles. But I've play d role of his younger brother and when he was small in some films, like Kulusoni, I was his younger brother and in Aja I played him when he was younger.

 

Now the alaroye story,  I’m aware Alaroye reported that your resemblance with Odunlade is a threat to his personality...What's your take  on  it? Where you consulted before such a misconception was published?
At all, just saw d paper too, but I was just like press and their thing, but the truth is I wasn’t aware of the report until I saw it on the newsstand and that was where it all ended.

Your inspiration? Your role models? and your aspiration?

Aspiration to be one of the best cinematographer and film director in d nearest future. It is apt to note that Bimbo Ogunsanya Film Producer and Director has been a wonderful brother and boss. Who saw me on a location and gave me a lead to play in Sababi, this was also what Kwame saw, called me for a test and here I am today, still rising abd by God’s grace would get there slow and steady. Afeez Eniola, Muyiwa Ademola , Adebayo Tijani are also people that believe in me even more that I believe in Myself as well as Seun olaiya. All I look forward to is not letting all these people down even as I rise to stardom.

NGO EMPOWER CAREGIVERS WITH VOCATIONAL TRAINING

By Adenike Ashogbon
 

appreciation note from one of the beneficiaries of the training

In a bid to make long lasting impact in the lives of those who deserved to be empowered, Family Health International (FHI) deem it fit to give optimal training to their caregivers for sustainability and as an act of giving back to the society.


the project which was carried out at Ajeromi/Ifelodun LG from 10 to 12^th April, 2013 also had 100 beneficiaries; 97 Female, 3 Male with qualitative facilitation by Small Medium Enterprise Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN).

a write up from one of the beneficiaries of the vocational training appreciating initiator of the project

during the cause of the training

the lead Facilitator for the project was Mr. Fisher Adeyinka and Mrs. Adeolupo Olusola  as the Admin assistant. there were also various session for the training and these were handled by various professionals; Ezeakunne Gloria. Lead facilitator for Bead, Mrs. Adedoyin Titilola  Lead facilitator for baking, Mrs. Odoemenan Chioma for liquid soap and Mrs. Nwokelure Ezechi Lead Facilitator for Soap Making and Air Freshners.

training in process

beneficiaries at the program in the Hall

the Day 1 training started at 10.30am with an opening prayer by Iya Sule, a caregiver and introduction of the participants was done. The session was coordinated by Mr. Fisher the lead facilitator from Small and medium Enterprises Development Agencies of Nigeria (SMEDAN)
Mr. Fisher took the participant on Entrepreneurial and Entrepreneurial skills. He defined an Entrepreneur as one who make money by starting or running a business enterprise successfully and encouraged participants to develop their inbuilt value for the benefit of their various communities.
Mr. Fisher went further to explain the relevance of this platform backing it up with an words of advice, he implored  to make good judicious use of the opportunity provided for them by FHI.


beneficiaries of the Vocational Training

He went further to explain the intricacies that makes up an Entrepreneur that stands out in terms of qualities and inbuilt values. These in built distinctive traits include; Persistence, Strong desire to achieve

·         High energy level

·         Good oriented behaviour

·         Independence

·         Self-confidence amongst others

In line with this, he also noted that every business and business idea should be taken seriously as every successful business start in a day.
Shortly after his speech, the participants were grouped into bead making, baking, liquid and bar soap for proper training and practicals.

The Practical section started from 12noon. The participants were taken through the basic of their chosen vocations, each group were provided with all the materials needed for the practical sessions for smooth learning platform and it lasted till 4pm with a lunch break in between.

The day 2 activities started with an opening prayer. Mr. Fisher gave a facilitation on  Record Keeping. The session cut across; how one can operate in their ways. This he explained that one can have two covered buckets; one will be used for keeping of all the purchased and the other for keeping record of what they sell, these buckets would be labelled as income coming and income going respectively.

The day 3 training program started with an opening prayer by 10am. Mr. Fisher started with a game on networking which paved way for intimacy among every one present and interaction. Participants were asked to meet as many people as they like and at the end of 15 minutes, the participants were encouraged to make new friends. After this shot exersice, Mr Fisher explained that the small exercise was to reiterate the fact that networking is very important when it comes to starting a business it shouldn’t be under rated as no business can survive without networking.

Mr. Fredrick of AMEN (Association of Micro Entrepreneur of Nigeria (AMEN) National Secretary spoke to the participants on the benefit of the association, with group they will success more, as in the association, they have alot of benefits to marketing of their products

HUFFPED CELEBRATED WORLD TB DAY IN AJEGUNLE WITH PEOPLE OF THE COMMUNITY

by Adenike Ashogbon (Media Coordinator, MyAfricanDreamz, Nigeria)

Humanity family foundation for peace and development (HUFFPED) in conjunction with Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNI) organized the World TB day celebration recently at the Local government; Ajegunle witnessed by the people in the community, CV, MOH as well as health workers in the community.

The program which kicked off with a form of rally as well as road awareness show lasting for 2hours cut across notable streets in the suburb relaying issues that concerns TB and its spread to the residents as well as referring them to the nearest hospital where they can be given adequate check up and treatment with the help of VC present on field.

A total of 78 referrals were gotten; 43 male and 25females, their personal data and opinions were also taken note of for consistent follow up.

After the road walk and mobile sensitization, everyone gathered at Ajegunle LGA hall to have a one on one discussion and interactive session. The opening prayer was said by Deacon Ilesanmi at around 11am.

To prepare the mind of all present, Mrs. Onouha made them feel at home, relaxed and also briefed them on the relevance of a setting like this. She implored them not to take the occasion for granted and be attentive to every matter arising during the course of the program.

She went further to note that the theme for 2013 World TB day is:  STOP TB IN MY LIFE TIME. According to her, to combat TB in our society the onus falls on each and everyone present in every community. To encourage people who have the symptoms and also to encourage people to always be conscious of their environment as well as what they take into their body system and how they take it in.

To commemorate the topic in view for the day, Chairman Local health Authority, Ajeromi, Dr. Poopola appreciated everyone present at the occasion and showered appreciations to AHni as well as HUFFPED. For the giving the community the opportunity to be part of a Worldwide celebration and TB day dedication. According to him, it’s a priviledge that Ajegunle is a beneficiary to this once in a life time opportunity. He also implored those present to adhere to any word of advice and health tips given at the program as it would go a long way in helping their personal growth and development as one people, one nation, healthy and free from germs as well as infections.

In light to the first speaker, Mr. Ajose, TB leprosy Supervisor gave the first lecture on Tuberculosis as an epidemic in our society today. He noted that they now have 16 DOT centres, both Public and private and anytime from now would increase to 22. According to him, the public hospitals were some of the TB patients are, they are given free treatment but in their public counterparts, treatments and observation of patients are done at a subsidized fee.

Mr. Ajose noted that, because they want to practice Direct Observing Treatment, thus when they send their patients to Private hospitals, they are being told patients are to pay 1000 naira for registration then given drugs free of charge. But if they are the one that see the patient themselves from the beginning to diagnosis, care and all, the pay advances.

He went further to explain that until diagnosis, one can’t say he or she has Tb because some people cough but if it persists for 3weeks to 4 weeks, he or she is a patient.

While explaining, he noted that the TB is a sickness that is communicable and sensitive to spreading at a very fast pace. He advised that when people see anyone coughing, he or she should open their windows for smooth ventilation because of the discharge of infectious because of the discharge of infectious bacterium. Also, he advised that people should learn to cover their mouth with clean handkerchief the moment they sit close to people that coughs because the moment cough is released into the air, it circulate and people get infected within seconds.

He enjoined those and advised that for those that have started their medications as TB patients               as continuity is very important is combacting Tubercolosis in the community. In his words he said, ‘don’t discontinue your drug usage even when you notice the effect of the severe cough has subsided. Its not advisable. Continue your drugs till you have been medically instructed to discontinue, else one would assume he or she is already hale and healthy when reverse is the case’.

Also speaking at the program was Mrs. Lawal, she implored all present to always ensure that they maintain a clean surrounding, she presented her delivery in form of a song in Yoruba dialect that talks on cleanliness, according to her, when one tidies up his or her surrounding, there won’t be room for illness or ill-health. She explains in simple terms that TB is air borne and not just TB but also most diseases springs from dirt in our environment.

She enjoined all to keep their surroundings clean and try take their health serious and not with levity.

Mrs. Olaniyi, Apex CHO, Ajeromi encouraged everyone to take it as a point of responsibility to take their health seriously because the government won’t come down to force any individual. In her words, she said, ‘you own yourselves and you are responsibility for anything that happens to you’.

She commend the support of having an occasion like this, she appreciates AHnI as well as HUFFPED. She commends the MOH and the new CNO, also Mr Ajose who according to her as being a wonderful Supervisor.

There were opportunity to ask questions and raise issues that seem not clear and adequate answers were given to the questions.

Having in attendance, Mrs. Lawal, Apex Chief Nursing Officer, Ifelodun, Mrs Osanyinbi, Apex CHO, Ifelodun LCDA, Mrs Alake C.A, Chief Nursing Officer, Mrs Olaniyi, Apex CHO, Ajeromi, Project Officer, Amukoko Community, Chairman Local Health Authority Ajeromi, Dr. Poopla, mr Ajose aka Baba Tb as well as Mrs Onouha, Program Officer, HUFFPED.

 

HUFFPED CELEBRATED WORLD TB DAY IN AJEGUNLE WITH PEOPLE OF THE COMMUNITY

Humanity family foundation for peace and development (HUFFPED) in conjunction with Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNI) organized the World TB day celebration recently at the Local government; Ajegunle witnessed by the people in the community, CV, MOH as well as health workers in the community.

The program which kicked off with a form of rally as well as road awareness show lasting for 2hours cut across notable streets in the suburb relaying issues that concerns TB and its spread to the residents as well as referring them to the nearest hospital where they can be given adequate check up and treatment with the help of VC present on field.

A total of 78 referrals were gotten; 43 male and 25females, their personal data and opinions were also taken note of for consistent follow up.

After the road walk and mobile sensitization, everyone gathered at Ajegunle LGA hall to have a one on one discussion and interactive session. The opening prayer was said by Deacon Ilesanmi at around 11am.

To prepare the mind of all present, Mrs. Onouha made them feel at home, relaxed and also briefed them on the relevance of a setting like this. She implored them not to take the occasion for granted and be attentive to every matter arising during the course of the program.

She went further to note that the theme for 2013 World TB day is:  STOP TB IN MY LIFE TIME. According to her, to combat TB in our society the onus falls on each and everyone present in every community. To encourage people who have the symptoms and also to encourage people to always be conscious of their environment as well as what they take into their body system and how they take it in.

To commemorate the topic in view for the day, Chairman Local health Authority, Ajeromi, Dr. Poopola appreciated everyone present at the occasion and showered appreciations to AHni as well as HUFFPED. For the giving the community the opportunity to be part of a Worldwide celebration and TB day dedication. According to him, it’s a priviledge that Ajegunle is a beneficiary to this once in a life time opportunity. He also implored those present to adhere to any word of advice and health tips given at the program as it would go a long way in helping their personal growth and development as one people, one nation, healthy and free from germs as well as infections.

In light to the first speaker, Mr. Ajose, TB leprosy Supervisor gave the first lecture on Tuberculosis as an epidemic in our society today. He noted that they now have 16 DOT centres, both Public and private and anytime from now would increase to 22. According to him, the public hospitals were some of the TB patients are, they are given free treatment but in their public counterparts, treatments and observation of patients are done at a subsidized fee.

Mr. Ajose noted that, because they want to practice Direct Observing Treatment, thus when they send their patients to Private hospitals, they are being told patients are to pay 1000 naira for registration then given drugs free of charge. But if they are the one that see the patient themselves from the beginning to diagnosis, care and all, the pay advances.

He went further to explain that until diagnosis, one can’t say he or she has Tb because some people cough but if it persists for 3weeks to 4 weeks, he or she is a patient.

While explaining, he noted that the TB is a sickness that is communicable and sensitive to spreading at a very fast pace. He advised that when people see anyone coughing, he or she should open their windows for smooth ventilation because of the discharge of infectious because of the discharge of infectious bacterium. Also, he advised that people should learn to cover their mouth with clean handkerchief the moment they sit close to people that coughs because the moment cough is released into the air, it circulate and people get infected within seconds.

He enjoined those and advised that for those that have started their medications as TB patients               as continuity is very important is combacting Tubercolosis in the community. In his words he said, ‘don’t discontinue your drug usage even when you notice the effect of the severe cough has subsided. Its not advisable. Continue your drugs till you have been medically instructed to discontinue, else one would assume he or she is already hale and healthy when reverse is the case’.

Also speaking at the program was Mrs. Lawal, she implored all present to always ensure that they maintain a clean surrounding, she presented her delivery in form of a song in Yoruba dialect that talks on cleanliness, according to her, when one tidies up his or her surrounding, there won’t be room for illness or ill-health. She explains in simple terms that TB is air borne and not just TB but also most diseases springs from dirt in our environment.

She enjoined all to keep their surroundings clean and try take their health serious and not with levity.

Mrs. Olaniyi, Apex CHO, Ajeromi encouraged everyone to take it as a point of responsibility to take their health seriously because the government won’t come down to force any individual. In her words, she said, ‘you own yourselves and you are responsibility for anything that happens to you’.

She commend the support of having an occasion like this, she appreciates AHnI as well as HUFFPED. She commends the MOH and the new CNO, also Mr Ajose who according to her as being a wonderful Supervisor.

There were opportunity to ask questions and raise issues that seem not clear and adequate answers were given to the questions.

Having in attendance, Mrs. Lawal, Apex Chief Nursing Officer, Ifelodun, Mrs Osanyinbi, Apex CHO, Ifelodun LCDA, Mrs Alake C.A, Chief Nursing Officer, Mrs Olaniyi, Apex CHO, Ajeromi, Project Officer, Amukoko Community, Chairman Local Health Authority Ajeromi, Dr. Poopla, mr Ajose aka Baba Tb as well as Mrs Onouha, Program Officer, HUFFPED.

Life doesnt stop at achieving just one thing...but much more things - Iya Afin Miliki

Damilola Banire a.k.a Iya Afin Miliki is gradually becoming a household name. the young and focused presenter co-anchors the TV program which features on orisun TV, Startimes Network. aside actng, presenting and screen activities, she busy inclined and passionate about her new outfit Dainty Events and Services. this vibrant young lady doesnt restrict herself to the available resources around as she is always ready to explore new opportunities...in this Interview with ADENIKE ASHOGBON, she lays bare her dream, and where she sees herself in the Entertainment industry even in years to come. Excerpts What is your Organisation all about? Dainty Events and Services is a registered event planning management and consultancy company. We specialise in both indoor and outdoor Events, either social or corporate. We plan events in d progression from theme to sketch paperwork and to reality. We manage events on all organisational aspects. We also offer budgeting and idea consulting. Dainty Events & Services was born out of Amiable Usherettes services in 2009, with well managed events records of over 50. We aim to solely take burdens of planning off our esteemed clients, with the nitty gritty of our professionalism, thus leaving you to look forward your event date. How did the organisation come into being? Its came into being through amiable usherettes, the love for planning & putting things in order. It has been encouraging, only that some people still do not see the need of a professional planner, after d event flops they blame some family member or the other! for me, Dainty is more than a dream, its a reality. overtime, ive had this orientation that Life doesnt end at achieving one thing rather achieving more more than One. Specifically, achieving things that are referenceable. I've promised myself and made up my mind to be an achiever and that is who I am and who I'll always be...thus, the birth of the organisation. thus far, God has been wonderful and he has manifested himself within the managerial art of the organisation. Its been awesome managing an Event outfit like Dainty and come to think of it as mine...its gladdening. Let us know more about the personality behind the brand Dainty Events and Services, what makes you this mind blowing? Hummmmmmmmm, well, I will say I am an easy person, extrovert to the core, very spontaneous, I love to work, not just work, I work hard, I never relent in my efforts. I will say I have been able to build my life through everyday theory and practical, and God has amazed me thus far, both in my business and chosen career How does it feel like managing a career and a life? They are two opposite ends, because sometimes one is in a career that does not suit his personal life. So it has been quite easy because I found myself doing what my life suits, so merging both has been wonderful Be more practical on that Managing a career is not as easy as managing one’s life, and really if one is of many parts managing one’s life is a greater task. Like when I was working in the bank, being a playful person, I discovered that that job so shelved me that when I talk & people laugh, the next thing they say is "you are never serious" because they were all serious people. Not like I did not love the job, but I couldnot manage my personal life in that career, so I moved my cheese! You are in the showbiz business, is there anything you feel should be improved? I have never had a worse memory because I am a playful person, and I do not get to brood over spilt milk... Though one or two, but I will not say it is worse, it is just one of the challenges of being a public person or an entertainer! Every moment has been wonderful, no particular one, but I will say as a TV presenter, Jan 1, 2013 was one of d best, as I got a call from my fan in Kaduna, and I was really impressed, I think at that point I knew people watch the program... So I knew it would be a wonderful year 4 me in TV Okay, so nothing disgusting in terms of encounter with your guest even after the show? Thus far... I will not say disgusting, everybody just looks at me and I know the next thing in their head is that they would have used their imagination to undress me. The disgusting things could be what they say, but because of our kind of job, we do not count words, an introvert cannot work in the media. So I do not think of it Ok for people who have negative mentality about those in media and showbiz what is your word to them? My word to such people, hummmmmm, forthe fact that we act a way on TV either presentation or movie doesnot say we are that character, we have a director who says this is what I want you to do, I remember when I first met my boss, Bimbo Ogunsanya, the day he stylishly auditioned me, he was just giving me different characters like talk bitchy, act like a prostitute etc, I had to do it because I must deliver to show the professionalism of Mass Communication in me, so in essence do not judge people on TV because of the way you see them, most of us are far from characters we play!