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Men Without Character Should not Dominate our Political Space ~ Earl Osaro Onaiwu
Cyril Ogar
In commemoration of Men’s Day, Osaro Onaiwu, Former Director General of the Nigeria Governors Forum, has called on all Nigerian men to take renewed responsibility in grooming the next generation of boys. He noted that the country is witnessing a troubling decline in discipline, integrity, and moral strength among many young males, a situation he believes can only be corrected through intentional mentorship.
Onaiwu emphasized that Men’s Day should not be celebrated with empty words. Instead, it should serve as a reminder of the duty men owe to society in shaping boys into responsible and honorable adults. He expressed concern that while the girl child continues to receive structured support and character education, the boy child is increasingly being neglected, leaving many young men without proper guidance or value based upbringing.
According to Onaiwu, men should teach boys more than how to chase success or make money. They must show them the value of respect, discipline, emotional intelligence, accountability, and moral strength.
“Men must rise and mentor boys with a sense of purpose,” Onaiwu said. “We cannot continue pouring resources into the girl child alone while our boys grow up without character. A nation that fails to shape its boys will struggle with its future leadership and stability. Boys must be taught to build character before they build wealth.”
He also warned that men who lack discipline should not be allowed to dominate the political space. He stressed that leaders without integrity cannot guide the next generation, and that society must reject men whose actions are driven by greed, recklessness, or the love of power rather than service.
Onaiwu urged fathers, mentors, community leaders, and male role models to become more intentional and consistent in guiding boys. This includes helping them understand respect for women, responsibility at home and in society, humility, and the importance of doing what is right even when no one is watching.
He called for Men’s Day to serve as a turning point, encouraging the creation of programs, conversations, and community driven initiatives that place character development at the center of raising young men in Nigeria.
He concluded that the strength of a nation is reflected in the quality of its men, and that men must teach boys that true greatness is rooted in character, not money.
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FCC Strengthens Global Ties with Proposed UAE Digital Investment Deal
Joel Ajayi
The Federal Character Commission (FCC) has begun discussions with an international investment delegation on possible collaboration to strengthen its digital systems and improve service delivery.
The Executive Chairman of the Commission, Hon. Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran, received the delegation led by Mr. Michael Gale, Founder and Group CEO of Al Liwan Group Limited, from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, at the FCC Headquarters in Abuja.
Speaking during the meeting, Hon. Omidiran emphasized that technology is essential to effective governance.
“Strengthening our digital infrastructure will help the Commission improve monitoring, ensure better compliance with the Federal Character principle, and enhance transparency in carrying out our constitutional responsibilities,” she said.
The engagement focused on exploring practical partnership models that could support the Commission’s digital upgrade, institutional efficiency, and improved public service delivery.In his remarks, Mr. Gale commended the Commission’s reform direction.
“Institutions that adopt modern digital systems are better positioned to deliver measurable results. We are encouraged by the Commission’s vision and look forward to exploring areas of sustainable collaboration,” he stated.
The proposed partnership aligns with the Commission’s ongoing efforts to modernize its operations, strengthen accountability, and use technology to support fair and equitable representation across the federation.
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