THE BIBLE V. TRADITION👹

Death is the necessary end of life. And so everyone aware of what happened to the entertainment industry and Nollywood last week must have come terms to the sad and inestimable loss of talents, brothers, sisters, husbands, men and women👥. None of the victim's' names is bigger or more important than the other as they say, death is an equaliser, ALL of them to the debit side of our ledger.

Jnr Pope Odonwodo being the leader of the crew 🚢 dominated the episode for two reasons. First he was giving online account of the risky voyage🛥️on social media, while subscribers were on-the-voyage with them until the turbulent incident.

Secondly Jnr Pope 'died' and 'revived and was alife again' to the jubilation of fans, as if other confirmed victims no longer mattered. But that was short-lived.

My worry for writing this comment is the comedy- like demand for money to appease the marine god and that was why the body of Abigail Frederick was buried at the bank of the river.🏞️

My heart 😭 bled when I read the report of her father's inability to provide N150,000 necessary traditional rites to appease the marine god. Couldn't anyone have asked for her body to remain in the mogue pending when relations, sympathisers or fans show their strength?

✍️That's why I felt I should volunteer this comment on behalf of those members of the public in my school of thought, and at same time thank Pastor Umo Eno, Governor of Akwa Ibom state for ordering exhumation of Abigail's body for a decent burial by her family.

Reports say it was Akaninye Tommy TC Chairman Eket LGA probably Abigail's home, who alerted the governor about what happened. That's a thumb up sir.

The governor has two callings: a clergy and governor. No one of good reasoning and judgement would spot anything otherwise than exactly what you did. Bravo.

In conclusion that money 💰 belongs to God was mentioned about 2000 times in the Holy Bible. Demonising money can shroud or even kill conscience, good reasoning and judgement. Otherwise who would have thought that communal ritual could isolate a young lady's body eternally from her home, only a stone throw away without a will?

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LONDON-LAGOS ON ROAD 68 DAYS

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LONDON-LAGOS ON ROAD 68 DAYS 

Yesterday, 8th April was a D-Day for fun-tasty Lagosians waiting for the arrival of Solo driver Ms Pelumi Nubi from London after 68 days adventurous journey.

Mungo Park (1771-1806) was British explorer who took joy in adventure of discoveries, even to the dangerous zones of Africa.

He wrote a book titled "Travels in the Interior Districts of Africa".

Then followed by people like Olabisi Ajala, Newton Jibuno etc. who enjoyed traveling adventures.

On 30th January Ms Pelumi Nubi a UK resident solo driver, drove from London and arrived Lagos yesterday 7/4/2024 amidst huge expectant crowd. She donated the Peugeot 107 she brought to Lagos State Government.

She was warmly received by Lagos Government with gift of apartment, payment of cost of the adventure and an honor of being Lagos State Tourism Ambassador.

That's how celebrity starts, from humble and selfless adventures. Would you try any? Never can say what vista is waiting to unfold.

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ABIA PENSIONERS

In the bustling cities of Abia these retirees led by Emeka Okezie had a knack for turning the mundane into the extraordinary. And concerned Abians often show sympathy.

At one certain press conference the governor Alex Otis government vowed to start payment of pensioners. As they lounged on the benches, sipping their 'pure water' (only those who could afford it: N50 each), some doubting skeptics suddenly exclaimed, "That's what you said during the campaign, where's pension?" But for numerous silent ones 

the thought about the economic value of pension payments prevailed.

The group exchanged puzzled glances until more questions were answered after the conference. Just think about it folks pension payments aren't just money pensioners receive to enjoy their golden years. They're like drops of water in a vast ocean, circulating through the economy and keeping the wheels turning!

Quite often intrigued and curious pensioners set out on a quest to uncover the true impact of their pension payments. Along the way, they encountered shopkeepers, farmers, and even the mayor, each with their own stories to tell. Ahhh, who do you believe?

They learned how their pension payments helped support local businesses, allowing shops to thrive and communities to flourish. They discovered how retirees spending their pensions injected vitality into the economy, creating jobs and opportunities for everyone.

With newfound understanding, the pensioners returned to lobby government and relevant stakeholders their hearts brimming with pride. They realized that their pension payments weren't just numbers on a check—they were the lifeblood of their town, sustaining its prosperity and ensuring a bright future for generations to come.

And so, with Emeka Okezie leading the charge, the pensioners continued to cherish their golden years, knowing that their economic contributions were as valuable as gold itself.

NOW the government and governor Alex Otis are trending and the joy of pensioners is fuelling it.

HAPPY EASTER!

LAW FIRM PARTNERSHIPS: A BARGAIN?

On 6th March, 2024 when my attention caught this viral picture on Facebook of a couple legal personalities ROSS OSEI Esq and SYLVIA MAMLE ASSEM called to Ghananian Bar on 23/10/23 along with Ghananian Foreign Affairs Minister, Shirley Ayokor Botchway, I erroneously wrote they were called to the Nigerian Bar. Incidentally that also went viral.

However, it was the account of GhanaCelebrities.com that gave us the correct version.

The incident also reminded me about my call to the Nigerian Bar decades ago along with a couple legal personalities too.

I'm just wondering whether there's anything you've learned, especially our colleagues out there who may be itching to know before making the decisions Ross Osei Owusu Esq and Sylvia Mamle ASSEM Esq made?

Running Law firm partnerships could be difficult and sometimes a disaster. In some negative instances associates/partners rather than operate like birds of same feathers, turn out to be in thug of war: totally the opposite of business partnership, everyone moving against the tide. Are there antidotes to that?

However, we've seen law firm partnerships developed from informal structures to become quoted companies at the global stock lists.

According to reports quoted commercial law firms within one year, recorded 26% rise in value. UK law firms Gateley Holdings Plc and DWL Attorneys were cited as examples.

Similarly a report from law.com cited South Africa's EndAfrica as the first among 50 largest commercial law firms in Africa, lending credence to the benefits of partnership law firms.

Like other businesses law firm partnerships face challenges and fortunes, however everything depends on the leadership and how far their vision could take them.

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JOIN AN EASTER THAT BRINGS CHANGE TO YOUR VALUE

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JOIN AN EASTER THAT BRINGS CHANGE TO YOUR VALUE

If you've been trying to join the digital world but failed or failing, help is on the way.

This Easter I'd be telling you "how far" about my risky adventure into the digital world. I called it "risky" because as an Attorney l needed much concentration on practice, but I compromised the much needed attention and spent years on honing digital skills.

So I don't know where to place you among these category of persons:

Those who have been aspiring and struggling to make money online but couldn't figure it out.

Those who learnt and know things to do to earn money online but don't have mentorship.

Those who learnt and do things and earn money online slowly but want speed to increase income.

My story would revive you; reset your mindset; whet your appetite for success and realize that the barrier between you and making money online is relevant skills that you can acquire in just 3 days.

So make this Easter from 29th - 31st March, 2024 rare opportunity to change value FREE.

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PRESIDENTIAL V. PARLIAMENTARY CONSTITUTION presidential parliamentary lawmakers constituency projects people government million Naira CorporateLeaders corporate social responsibility mindset community

The humongous disbursement of N500 million to lawmakers for constituency projects has sparked off a debate as to which type of constitution is more cost-effective than the other.

Nigeria recently changed government with the resultant ailing economy and hardship. Consequently politicians and public figures have come under intense pressure to assist their constituencies and communities. Of course by the nature of public offices they occupy, they're morally obliged to notice the underprivileged, indigent and dilapidating environment and take action.

✍️How they respond depends on who they are; nature of services they render to the people and mindset.  Very often the temptations to respond through cash donations or promissory notes become irrisistable. Yet, some public officers who have aides get over some of these public relations engagement with the communities in different ways.

✍️One of the various engagements is occasionally organizing empowerment skills acquisition training for selected groups across the community.

✍️You can leverage on our  Skills Acquisition Training Program to empower the youth, unemployed persons and retrain already working people in your constituencies/communities. Your benefits are innumerable.

✍️Let's start with visibility. The nature of services public officers render, their venue and personalities remain opaque to some huge percentage of his/her constituents. That doesn't help loyalty, comradeship, trust and brand identity building. All that change with the launch of our training program.

✍️The other benefit which cash donations alone cannot replace is the fact that training is seed sowing with unlimited quantity ahead. Whereas cash donations shared by few hundreds or thousands are usually for economic relief and consumption.

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✍️Honourable, pause a minute to take a retrospection of various celebrations you've had: birthdays, anniversaries, thanksgivings etc. Did you consider using any of those past occasions to promote CSR? If you did the benefits would have been yours.

✍️Now that you've gotten N500 million ideas next time you're going to engage in any or all of those activities you may wish to secure our services. It's pretty affordable because we also serve communities in one way or the other.

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PASSAGE OF EUROPEAN AI ACT 2024

Ikechukwu Odoemelam Esq, 

Corporate Attorney- I Consultant 

16 points you need to know about European AI Act is a brief account of the passage of the long awaited Act which the world want to model in order to combat AI 

While the case,Getty Images Inc and associates, against Stability AI, was still ongoing the long awaited European AI Act was passed into law, Wednesday 13th March 2024 by members of European Parliament. Getty had alleged Stability AI“scraped” millions of images belonging to Getty without its consent.

Getty's claims included copyright infringement, trade mark infringement passing off as well as database right infringement

Just as the defendant seemed not to come to terms with the main claim yet, instead they're entering 'no case submission' defence.

After a glimpse at the 'Act' classifications were dominant as one of the features of the Act. Here are some of the outstanding ones:

Unacceptable Risk AI Systems: AI systems posing significant risks to fundamental rights, safety, or welfare that are prohibited for use or restricted to prevent harm.

High-Risk AI Systems: AI systems with specific characteristics or applications that could pose significant risks to health, safety, or fundamental rights, subject to stringent requirements and oversight.

Limited-Risk AI Systems: AI systems with moderate risks, subject to certain obligations to ensure transparency, accountability, and user protection.

Minimal-Risk AI Systems: AI systems posing minimal risks to health, safety, or fundamental rights, typically exempt from extensive regulatory requirements but still expected to comply with basic standards.

Exempt AI Systems: AI systems falling outside the scope of regulatory oversight due to their negligible or insignificant risks.

Autonomy was embedded in the broad definition of AI.

A duty of fundamental rights impact assessment is now imposed on banks, insurers and governments.

AI systems and GPAI models now come with special transparency obligations.

A right to complain is provided for as well as mode of enforcement.

Bearing any errors or objections by European Council, the Act will come into force in May 2024.

Twenty days after Publication of AI Act in the Official Journal the Act will become enforceable.

Enforcement of prohibited AI practices begins after 6 months.

AI systems and GPAI models obligations commences in 12 months.

AI Act will apply in 24 months as well as most other obligations.

High-risk systems obligations listed in Annex II commence in 36 months time.

Public high-risk AI by authorities excluded from the market takes effect in 48 months.We need more information on the Act and responses from the general public as comments, reviews and critiques unfold. 

Till then,

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