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I extracted this comments from sahara reporters after the just concluded Nigeria National Award 2010/2011. Abati Reuben all Nigeria knew, was the guardian newspaper editorial chairman before he was appointed special Advicer to president Goodluck Jonathan. His unresponsiveness and indifference attitudes now that he was appointed special advicer to president has generated a lot of negative criticism by mindful Nigerians who knew him when he was still guardian newspaper editorial chairman and his post on 2009/2010 Nigeria National Award. Now, lets read these must read comments;
I extracted this comments from sahara reporters after the just concluded Nigeria National Award 2010/2011. Abati Reuben all Nigeria knew, was the guardian newspaper editorial chairman before he was appointed special Advicer to president Goodluck Jonathan. His unresponsiveness and indifference attitudes now that he was appointed special advicer to president has generated a lot of negative criticism by mindful Nigerians who knew him when he was still guardian newspaper editorial chairman and his post on 2009/2010 Nigeria National Award. Now, lets read these must read comments;
We Are Often Dangerously Too Emotional!
Submitted by John Iteshi (not verified) on November 17, 2011 - 01:11.
I am of the opinion that GEJ did something commendable by appointing Reuben Abati his press secretary. It shows that he genuinely wanted a quality person.
I am also of the view that Reuben has not misstepped by accepting his appointment and that he has so far not been found wanting in his role!
The attacks on him are completely misconceived as it was the right thing to accept to serve your country and definitely wrong, cowardly and/or misguided to shy away from such opportunity in the circumstance.
It is misguided and deeply unfortunate that some Nigerians who think they are enlightened appear to think social critics should just be criticizing and avoid trying to do their bit!
I am also of the view that Reuben has not misstepped by accepting his appointment and that he has so far not been found wanting in his role!
The attacks on him are completely misconceived as it was the right thing to accept to serve your country and definitely wrong, cowardly and/or misguided to shy away from such opportunity in the circumstance.
It is misguided and deeply unfortunate that some Nigerians who think they are enlightened appear to think social critics should just be criticizing and avoid trying to do their bit!
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@ IFYGUY, you wrote.......
Submitted by Jude Morah (not verified) on November 17, 2011 - 00:17.
"Assuming i become a medical consultant today and i am appointed to serve as minister or head a federal medical centre,etc i will grab it with both hands. It is the dream of every professional to serve at the APEX of his chosen carrier"
Not so fast pal. Not “every professional” is in that the end justifies the means tag-team of yours. There are a lot of other people that make choices based on principles and values they stand for. Nelson Mandela came to mind. Achebe’s rejection of the award is also another example.
The Arab’s spring is not about grabbing an opportunity but about principles and values. I’m not condemning your principles and values but your use of “every professional” is not so every but rather "some" like you.
Not so fast pal. Not “every professional” is in that the end justifies the means tag-team of yours. There are a lot of other people that make choices based on principles and values they stand for. Nelson Mandela came to mind. Achebe’s rejection of the award is also another example.
The Arab’s spring is not about grabbing an opportunity but about principles and values. I’m not condemning your principles and values but your use of “every professional” is not so every but rather "some" like you.
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Over 300 humans have so far
Submitted by deri (not verified) on November 17, 2011 - 00:04.
Over 300 humans have so far rejected OBE-among other honors in London-so what is the noise about-even John Lenon returned his because of the biafran and the vietnam war! Black poet Benjamin Zephaniah said he rejected the offer of an OBE last month because he believes it stands for colonial brutality and slavery. He said the honour's title, Order of the British Empire, gives an impression of white supremacy saying he had been "fighting against the legacy of empire" all his life. John Lennon returned his MBE four years after receiving it Late Beatles legend John Lennon was perhaps the highest profile figure to reject an honour. He returned his MBE four years after accepting it in 1965. In a note accompanying the gong, he wrote: "Your Majesty, I am returning this in protest against Britain's involvement in the Nigeria-Biafra thing, against our support of America in Vietnam, and against Cold Turkey slipping down the charts. With love. John Lennon of Bag
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abati
Submitted by Ajoke (not verified) on November 16, 2011 - 23:52.
Gbenga Aruleba did.
He had spoken against government so much that he didnt want to double speak,by taking an appointment. How about that? Does it answer your question?
He had spoken against government so much that he didnt want to double speak,by taking an appointment. How about that? Does it answer your question?
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@IFYGUY-Democracy 4ever
Submitted by tundemash (not verified) on November 16, 2011 - 23:28.
@IFYGUY-Democracy 4ever How u claim to be a medical doc shocking to me! U claim "Abati has no input whatsoever in the nomination of the awardees neither does he have the power to reform the award." So why was he defending that list against Achebe's rejection with so much gusto? Just last year, in his estimation, that list was full of rogues, govt.contractors and election riggers; is this year's list different in Abati's estimation? This article was just published to show he was a hungry man like you hoping to get his hands on the cake too.
U claim "Assuming i become a medical consultant today and i am appointed to serve as minister or head a federal medical centre,etc i will grab it with both hands." Good for u but not everyone would sell their soul cheaply; Prof. Achebe just made that clear. We now know the reason for the silly support you give here, it is an act of desperation to get noticed. Low IQ like you in authority? God forbid! Dumbo Jo is the last !
U claim "Assuming i become a medical consultant today and i am appointed to serve as minister or head a federal medical centre,etc i will grab it with both hands." Good for u but not everyone would sell their soul cheaply; Prof. Achebe just made that clear. We now know the reason for the silly support you give here, it is an act of desperation to get noticed. Low IQ like you in authority? God forbid! Dumbo Jo is the last !
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My admiration for your comment Jagaban.