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Re: Attahiru Jega- Man Of The Year Way Back In 1993. by shafanik: 12:08pm On Jul 19, 2015 |
. See the windscreen GOOGLES. Reminds me of those days. |
Re: Attahiru Jega- Man Of The Year Way Back In 1993. by Beremx(f): 12:10pm On Jul 19, 2015 |
luvmijeje: FOR ATTAHIRU JEGA: A TRIBUTE On January 11, 1993, Newswatch named Attahiru Jega its Man of the Year. He was barely 30 years old when he had been elected president of the Academic Staff Union of Universities in 1987 and successfully led the union in its confrontation with the military regime. Along the way, he endured detention while resisting incredible pressure including You can check his Wikipedia page for more that regime’s famed capacity to co-opt opponents and the timelessly Nigerian appeal to not embarrass a government headed by one’s ‘brother’, in this case, a fellow Northern Muslim. Jega’s ASUU prevailed after a gruelling standoff in 1992 earning the concessions it was demanding for improvements in university education while he cemented a reputation for integrity and principled activism. Jega’s most recent job as chair of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) came to an end a few weeks ago. Few people leave such a high-pressure job with their reputations intact. Jega handled the task of refereeing Nigeria’s politicians with remarkable grace and fortitude and, in the process, presided over an epoch-making election that has gone some way towards restoring confidence in our democratic possibilities. In overseeing the polls, Jega withstood considerable pressure from vested interests to sabotage the nation’s rendezvous with destiny. It is interesting to be able to trace a line of congruence over a span of nearly thirty years between the adventures of the activist academic in his thirties and the dignified 58 year-old public servant trying to make the most of one of the most difficult jobs in the world. Consistency in public life is such a rare trait. Not everyone has been able to transit from civil society activism to holding public office creditably. Professor Jega is a worthy example of a high performing activist and high performing public servant; a role model in a society desperately in need of role models. He is my Man of the Year. 2 Likes |
Re: Attahiru Jega- Man Of The Year Way Back In 1993. by Nobody: 12:10pm On Jul 19, 2015 |
Jega? I have my reservations on him |
Re: Attahiru Jega- Man Of The Year Way Back In 1993. by Neduzze5(m): 12:16pm On Jul 19, 2015 |
Bootybuttchic: Wanted to attack you seriously for your comment up there but since it's your birthday, I'll let it slide. Happy Birthday to a Wonderful Person yet unknown to me. Upload your picture na so that we can see you. |
Re: Attahiru Jega- Man Of The Year Way Back In 1993. by Timoleon(m): 12:16pm On Jul 19, 2015 |
philips70: Tor! Shikena! |
Re: Attahiru Jega- Man Of The Year Way Back In 1993. by luvmijeje(f): 12:20pm On Jul 19, 2015 |
Beremx, thanks once again. |
Re: Attahiru Jega- Man Of The Year Way Back In 1993. by richybanky(m): 12:21pm On Jul 19, 2015 |
mcyemite:Lols.. I tink u ar d one dat is definitely high on something Babangida left power 1993, av u forgotten June 12 election in 1993 1 Like |
Re: Attahiru Jega- Man Of The Year Way Back In 1993. by karllemah44(m): 12:31pm On Jul 19, 2015 |
Mtcheeew |
Re: Attahiru Jega- Man Of The Year Way Back In 1993. by lexy2014: 12:36pm On Jul 19, 2015 |
Taylor86:So what was he supposed 2do about buharis incompetence? |
Re: Attahiru Jega- Man Of The Year Way Back In 1993. by tcatego(m): 12:49pm On Jul 19, 2015 |
Taylor86:Enemy of progress back off is too late |
Re: Attahiru Jega- Man Of The Year Way Back In 1993. by charlos14: 12:58pm On Jul 19, 2015 |
Beremx: True hero of democracy indeed. God bless you professor. |
Re: Attahiru Jega- Man Of The Year Way Back In 1993. by Beremx(f): 1:11pm On Jul 19, 2015 |
luvmijeje: |
Re: Attahiru Jega- Man Of The Year Way Back In 1993. by kazmanbanjoko(m): 1:42pm On Jul 19, 2015 |
He really deserves to be honoured. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Attahiru Jega- Man Of The Year Way Back In 1993. by Lero15(m): 2:20pm On Jul 19, 2015 |
Bootybuttchic:Happy Birthday! |
Re: Attahiru Jega- Man Of The Year Way Back In 1993. by may0001: 2:24pm On Jul 19, 2015 |
theV0ice:Man of integrity till date. Orubebe could not change it. |
Re: Attahiru Jega- Man Of The Year Way Back In 1993. by Bootybuttchic(f): 2:56pm On Jul 19, 2015 |
Lero15:thank u 1 Like |
Re: Attahiru Jega- Man Of The Year Way Back In 1993. by Bootybuttchic(f): 2:59pm On Jul 19, 2015 |
Neduzze5:thanks...done dat |
Re: Attahiru Jega- Man Of The Year Way Back In 1993. by Bootybuttchic(f): 2:59pm On Jul 19, 2015 |
Whobedatte:thank uuuu |
Re: Attahiru Jega- Man Of The Year Way Back In 1993. by Felitsa187(f): 3:11pm On Jul 19, 2015 |
Taylor86:Ode!!! 1 Like |
Re: Attahiru Jega- Man Of The Year Way Back In 1993. by daveP(m): 3:24pm On Jul 19, 2015 |
Bootybuttchic:(continues watching from the corner he's been watching for months. Writes a short HBd poem for her, post it with some flowers. Spies wristwatch en disappears for a season) |
Re: Attahiru Jega- Man Of The Year Way Back In 1993. by Nobody: 3:56pm On Jul 19, 2015 |
what did he do then? |
Re: Attahiru Jega- Man Of The Year Way Back In 1993. by Mekky05(m): 4:55pm On Jul 19, 2015 |
Taylor86:. I've read some of your comments in other threads... HATE filled comments! Ɣ☺ΰ need to check yourself bro. |
Re: Attahiru Jega- Man Of The Year Way Back In 1993. by gebest: 5:03pm On Jul 19, 2015 |
He looks more handsome now dat he is old dan 22 years ago. |
Re: Attahiru Jega- Man Of The Year Way Back In 1993. by mickey45: 6:58pm On Jul 19, 2015 |
Taylor86: If he had (not to agree to your saying PMB's incompetent) seen Buhari's "incompetency" should he have skewed the results against him? I do not think so |
Re: Attahiru Jega- Man Of The Year Way Back In 1993. by TRUTHTOPOWER: 7:53pm On Jul 19, 2015 |
efilefun: And what is 1986 in Nigerian politics? Senior? if it is by the year of birth only 1950s above can debate, 1960s can discuss, 1970s can question, 1980s...? I guess cheer. if you look at nairaland we have more cheerleaders. Your composure in the proceedings determines where you belong! |
Re: Attahiru Jega- Man Of The Year Way Back In 1993. by infinitemiles: 7:58pm On Jul 19, 2015 |
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Re: Attahiru Jega- Man Of The Year Way Back In 1993. by may0001: 8:02pm On Jul 19, 2015 |
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