DG NEMA TAKES DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AWARENESS TO PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS IN ABUJA.(PHOTOS).

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 DG NEMA Takes Disaster Risk Reduction Awareness To Primary School Pupils in Abuja The Director General of NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, has visited LEA Primary School, Durumi, Abuja where she engaged pupils in an interactive session on disaster prevention and safety awareness. The visit which formed part of NEMA’s ongoing efforts to promote disaster risk reduction education among young Nigerians and build a culture of safety from an early age. A statement by Manzo Ezekiel, Head, Press Unit indicates that while addressing the pupils, Mrs. Zubaida Umar emphasized the importance of basic safety habits and simple disaster mitigation measures that children can adopt both at home and in school. She taught the pupils practical steps to reduce risks associated with common emergencies such as fire outbreaks, flooding, and unsafe play environments.  The Director General encouraged them to be safety conscious, remain alert to potential dangers in their surroundings, and promptly report hazar...

DUTCH-NIGERIAN ENTREPRENEUR SLAMS KEMI BADENOCH: "YOU CAN CRITICISE WITHOUT RENOUNCING NIGERIA".(PHOTO).


 Dutch-Nigerian Entrepreneur Slams Kemi Badenoch: "You Can Criticise Without Renouncing Nigeria"


In a fiery response to recent comments made by UK politician Kemi Badenoch, Dutch-Nigerian entrepreneur Adeola Adeyemi has sparked a heated debate about identity, loyalty, and the right to critique one’s homeland. Badenoch, a British Conservative MP of Nigerian descent, faced criticism after remarks that appeared to distance herself from her Nigerian heritage while addressing issues of governance and culture in Nigeria.


Adeyemi, a prominent tech entrepreneur and founder of a leading African diaspora investment platform, took to social media to call out Badenoch’s stance. “You can criticise Nigeria’s challenges—corruption, infrastructure, or governance—without renouncing your roots,” Adeyemi stated in a viral post on X. “Our identity is not a switch to flip off when it suits you. Nigeria’s flaws don’t erase its strengths or our shared history.”


The controversy erupted after Badenoch, in a recent interview, emphasized her British identity and critiqued aspects of Nigerian governance, prompting some to accuse her of disparaging her heritage. Adeyemi’s remarks resonated widely, amassing thousands of likes and retweets, with many praising her for defending the right to hold dual identities while advocating for constructive criticism.


“Nigeria, like any nation, isn’t perfect,” Adeyemi elaborated in a follow-up statement to The Lagos Times. “But to critique it while dismissing your connection to it feels like a betrayal. We can demand better from our leaders and still celebrate our culture, our resilience, and our potential.”


The debate has reignited discussions about the role of the Nigerian diaspora in shaping the country’s future. Supporters of Adeyemi argue that her call for accountability without disconnection reflects the nuanced experiences of millions in the diaspora. Critics, however, claim Badenoch’s perspective highlights the complexities of navigating multiple identities in global politics.

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