TEXT OF SPEECH DELIVERED BY SENATOR OLUREMI TINUBU, OON, AT THE 15TH TOWN HALL MEETING (1st IN THE 8TH ASSEMBLY) WITH CONSTITUENTS OF LAGOS CENTRAL SENATORIAL DISTRICT HELD ON WEDNESDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER, 2015, AT SHELL HALL, MUSON CENTRE, LAGOS.
PROTOCOLS
It is with great joy and gratitude that I welcome you to the 15th Town Hall meeting, the 1st in the 8th Assembly.… Read the rest
Today marks the 55th anniversary of our country’s independence as a sovereign nation. This is also the first since we began to relish the change mantra we embarked upon as a people and nation.
On an occasion like this that celebrates the 55th marriage of different beliefs, ideologies and cultures, we must remember the ‘endless possibilities’ which has sustained this fusion over the years.… Read the rest
On behalf of my constituents, I congratulate millions of Nigerian on the completion of the Ramadan period this year. I commend the discipline and sacrifice of the Ramadan season and pray that God will give us peace, good health and all that has been prayed for.
I further join millions of you to celebrate the end of the Ramadan period. Praise to Almighty Allah for seeing the end of this year’s fasting period.… Read the rest
PARENTS, PROTECT YOUR CHILDREN!
May 27th of every year is a day set side in Nigeria tagged children’s Day. A day that is observed when we acknowledge and celebrate childhood and promote awareness about their welfare.
This year’s celebration calls for sober reflection as we witness the return of many children who are victims of insurgency, abuses, impregnated and now are refugees in their own country.… Read the rest
THE NEED FOR GODLY LEADERSHIP IN 21ST CENTURY
Truly, the challenge of this time is leadership, not just in government and politics but also in business, economics, sports, religion, arts, entertainment, media and charity/non-profit etc.
I would like you to ponder on some of the statements from few of the school of thoughts that have influenced my life.
Dr. Myles Munroe in his book “The Power of Character in Leadership: How Values, Morals, Ethics and Principles Affect Leaders” said,
“The leaders who have emerged today seem to believe that the primary qualities needed to address our troubled, demanding times are the following: great vision, academic and intellectual superiority; dynamic oratory and other communication skills that have the power to persuade; management expertise and the ability to control others.… Read the rest
