Personality
Sanusi mourns Late Mrs Kemi Nelson, former APC women leader
The Executive Director, Rural Electrification Fund in the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) Dr Sanusi Mohammed Ohiare, has described as shocking the news of the death of Mrs Kemi Nelson, former South West Women Leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)
Mrs Nelson who previously served the nation as Executive Director, Operations, Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) also former Honourable Commissioner in charge of the Lagos state Ministry of Establishment, Training and Job Creation died recently after a brief illness.
According to Dr Ohiare, Mrs Nelson was a ‘nationalist, grassroots mobilizer, women activist and quintessential politician”, stressing that her death was a great loss to Nigeria, Lagos state and the APC family
“I join millions of the members of our great Party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and indeed, Nigerians to mourn the death of an amazon and excellent politician of great value, Mrs Kemi Nelson. She was a great woman, grassroot politician and women mobilizer.
“I have had the privilege of working with her during our party’s 2022 national convention and she was everywhere making sure things were put in proper perspective.
“It is therefore shocking to hear of her death few weeks after the party’s convention and emergence of the APC flagbearer, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu”.
“Like many other women, Mrs Nelson made significant and remarkable economic and political contributions to national development in the face of challenging circumstances.
”Though, women are known to be homemakers and custodians of family values, people like late Mrs Nelson exhibited and demonstrated competence in managing public institutions and leadership positions.
“She engaged in activities and jobs hitherto regarded as the exclusive of men and in most cases slugged it out with men in all areas of human endeavours”
“Indeed, it will be difficult to talk about politics in Lagos state, the South West and Nigeria without mentioning her outstanding contributions, cooperation and effective participation to political and socio-economic development of these areas”, Dr Ohiare stated.
Ohiare recalled Late Mrs Nelson’s sojourn into which politics starting in the late 1980s during the regime of former President Ibrahim Babangida-led military regime when she joined the National Republican Convention (NRC), one of the two parties founded and funded by government. At the time, there were not too many female politicians in politics. She became exposed to party politics as she was saddled with big assignments including the chairmanship of NRC’s electoral committee for the par¬ty’s presidential primaries in Osun State. At different times, Nelson was Commissioner for Establishment, Training and Job Creation, Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation,¬ during the administration of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as governor of Lagos State.
She was the Party’s Lagos West Senatorial Candidate 1992, Member, National Ways and Means Committee and the National Finance Committee of NRC and a national delegate to the party’s convention in Port Harcourt 1993.
Until her death, she was the South West Zonal woman leader, of All Progressive Congress (APC).
Former Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections in Nigeria, Peter Obi has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Professor Humphrey Nwosu, former Chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC).
Obi described him as a “true democrat” and a pillar of Nigeria’s democratic history.
In a heartfelt statement, while writing on his X-Handle, Obi described Nwosu as an outstanding academic and a courageous defender of democratic principles, particularly during his tenure as NEC Chairman from 1989 to 1993.
Obi emphasized Prof. Nwosu’s pivotal role in organizing and upholding the 1993 presidential elections, a process widely regarded as one of the fairest in Nigeria’s history.
“For his role in that election, Prof. Nwosu’s name will remain indelible in the history of Nigerian democracy,” Obi said.
The former Anambra State governor however lamented the state of Nigeria’s current electoral process, noting that despite the resources and technology now available, the integrity and commitment to democracy exhibited by Nwosu under less favorable conditions have not been replicated.
Obi praised Nwosu for his adherence to truth and electoral transparency, contrasting it with the current challenges in Nigeria’s democratic system.
“Unlike today, when professors are sometimes procured to aid electoral malpractice, Prof. Nwosu applied the principles he taught as an erudite professor of Political Science, conducting an election that remains a benchmark for integrity,” Obi said.
Obi called for more leaders like Nwosu, who he described as willing to risk their lives for the sake of democracy.
He also prayed for God’s forgiveness for Nwosu’s shortcomings and for strength for his family and all those mourning him.
“May God Almighty grant Nigeria the likes of Professor Humphrey Nwosu in future elections,” Obi concluded, reaffirming his belief that a new and better Nigeria is possible.
Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State has extended his heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Akwa Ibom State following the tragic death of Mrs. Patience Umo Eno, wife of Governor Umo Eno, who passed away on Thursday.
In his message, Governor Ododo expressed deep sorrow and noted the pivotal role Mrs. Umo Eno played in supporting her husband’s administration.
Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Ismaila Isah in a statement quoted him to have highlighted her dedication as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, whose numerous charitable initiatives, particularly her work with women and the less privileged, made a lasting impact on the lives of many in Akwa Ibom.
Governor Ododo prayed for the peaceful repose of her soul and offered his deepest sympathies to the bereaved family, as well as the people of Akwa Ibom State, as they mourn this immense loss.
Mrs. Patience Umo Eno passed away at the age of 57 after a brief illness.
The prestigious International Accounting Bulletin (AIB) in its recent 2024 Country Survey of Accounting firms in Nigeria has rated GBC-Reanda as the 11th local Accounting firm in Nigeria.
In its previous year’s rating, the organization was ranked 16th. This year’s improved ranking is a demostration of GBC-Reanda’s steadfast dedication to providing outstanding services and exceeding client expectations.
Mrs Damilola Akindele ACA, Principal Manager, Mr Emmanuel Ogiaga FCA , Engagement Partner, Sir Gbenga Badejo FCA ,KJW Managing Partner and
Mrs Abimbola Alao ACA Manager, Audit&Assurance, GBC-Reanda International.
The ranking process started with the Bulletin’s invitation of Accounting firms in Nigeria to present their organizations and evidence of their compliance with best global practice in Accounting profession an assessment which was in conformity with IAB World Survey data.
According to the publication “We are delighted to share that your firm climbed up to rank 11th in Nigeria, according to the 2024 Nigeria Survey of IAB. Congratulations”
GBC, now GBC-Reanda International, was established in 1996 and has continued to provide qualitative value added services to its diverse, ever growing clientele in different sectors of the economy. The firm is endowed with highly competent and experienced professionals with a wide exposure to all aspects of Accounting, Financial Management and General Business Administration.
According to Managing Pattner of the firm, Sir Gbenga Badejo, FCA, KJW, “we are a composite one stop professional & consulting firm providing Professional Services, Business Consulting & Financial Advisory Services to clients in various sectors of the economy. The firm is principally driven by sound professional and business principles geared towards providing value added services through highly experienced and well-trained professionals.”
He revealed that in the firm’s over 28 years of existence, over 250 Accounting Professionals have been trained, who are all out in various Sectors to add value within the Consulting and Accounting chain of the Global economy.
Sir Gbenga Badejo sees a better future of impact and value in the organization’s continuous drive towards professional excellence.
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