Beaf: Wrong move.

edicolove:

You are sure right on one thing. I have a BIG THING against the north because they put us where we are today. If you dont want to hear the truth, thats your choice. And it is still ongoing. Anslem John-Miller was speaking for himself. He wasnt speaking for Niger Delta. In the Niger delta, militants are seen as representatives of the people. They are not seen as criminals. They do not attack the innocent population. They can fight amongst themselves but they do not fight their host communities. I will trust a militant more than a politician anyday. Their goals and demands are very clear. They do not hide in the dark like BH. How many northerners in government are qualified for the jobs they occupy? Sanusi is not even qualified to the CBN governor job. So yes, it is about what is good for the goose is good for the gander. I will repeat what I said before, if you must criticize anything, you must criticize it across board, else you will be a wrong.

J12:

Don't mind them jare. She's a university graduate but they say she's not qualified.
I remember during obasanjo's administration, Ribadu was promoted from the rank of an assistant commissioner of police to an Assistant Inspector General within 6 months.
If she was appointed as a biology teacher in a rural community school, they will still complain.

Jealousy Go Kill Una!

Mandelaguy: Seriake Dickson and his head of service made a wrong move. Though people will blame GEJ,he was not the one that made the appointment. If we separate facts from sentiments,
1. A first lady can have a paid job,first lady is not a job
2. Fati Abubakar was a judge
3. Mary Odili was a judge
The truth is that Bayelsa Govt did a wrong thing by appointing her as a perm sec because in the civil service rules,someone on leave of absence does not get monthly payment,hold office or positions and does not get promoted pending when he/she is re-instated and normalised. I wonder why they did not give their governor the rules knowing he has not been a career civil servant.

Mandelaguy: Get your facts right before you start making noise........it is becoming a trend in NL.

edicolove:

You miss my point, I am looking at the bigger picture. I think the bigger picture is to address the Federal character mentality. I have always said Nigeria's problem is not corruption but the federal structure. After years of military rule, certain mindsets has been instilled into the average Nigerian. One of those mindset is that you have to give preference to your own no matter what. Now the problem with that is that we allow this freely in the North but attack it in the south. If we want to eradicate it completely, we have to eradicate it across board. I will give you a fact to corroborate what am saying.

Do you know what excalated the militancy in the creeks? Back in the 90s, militancy was not that cool. They were more like cults operating around port harcourt and going to the creeks to do Bunkering from time to time. The Dey Bam, Highlanders, etc. But something interesting happened. After the Saro wiwa crisis, Abacha decided to do a PR stunt. He invited many of these youths to Abuja to show that government was interested in helping the people of Niger Delta. When they got there, they were amazed at what they saw. They saw what oil money was doing in Abuja. Instead of feeling happy at the president's gesture, they became really really angry and when they returned back, they vowed they were going to fight to the end for resource control. From then on, it didnt matter whether any body was embezzling money as far as he is from Niger Delta, they will say, its our own. That is the beginning of sophisticated militancy as you know it today. If we must talk justice, then we must also talk equity. I will continue to take side with justice and fairness as long as it applies to all. Telling us we cant do what we see others doing is just wrong. I have never seen south west critics come on the street to protest against BH. Never! I have never seen them come out to protest against the north's unfair federal character leverage. I dare say that if GEJ was a northener. He wont get a tenth of the criticism he is getting from you guys. When Turai held the country to ransom, she didnt get this much attack. It is a case of many of you, south west peeps especially, being afraid of the north. That is my position.

Mandelaguy: Seriake Dickson and his head of service made a wrong move. Though people will blame GEJ,he was not the one that made the appointment. If we separate facts from sentiments,
1. A first lady can have a paid job,first lady is not a job
2. Fati Abubakar was a judge
3. Mary Odili was a judge
The truth is that Bayelsa Govt did a wrong thing by appointing her as a perm sec because in the civil service rules,someone on leave of absence does not get monthly payment,hold office or positions and does not get promoted pending when he/she is re-instated and normalised. I wonder why they did not give their governor the rules knowing he has not been a career civil servant.

FSU: Ondo Governor appoints brother as university VC
From Niyi Bello, Akure

GOVERNOR Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State has approved the recommendation of the Governing Council of state-owned Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, naming his younger brother, Prof. Nahzeem Olufemi Mimiko, as the Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the institution.

. . . . .
Mimiko, a professor of Political Science who specialises in Political Economy and International Relations, was to be named for the position in April 2006 when he was also recommended by a panel set up by government to shop for a new head for the institution but was rejected inexplicably by the then administration of Dr. Olusegun Agagu.

Even though Prof. Mimiko emerged as the most qualified candidate in 2006, having contested the position during his tenure as the acting Vice-Chancellor of the institution, his brother's involvement in the race to the Ondo Government House, was manipulated as the main reason for his rejection by the Agagu administration.

The governor was reportedly swayed in the choice of Mimiko by the fact that he clearly emerged as the preferred candidate from the long list of contestants shortlisted by the panel and the need to have the best for the institution. .. . . .

"The Visitor has now announced through the Chairman of the Governing Council his gracious choice of Prof. Nahzeem Oluwafemi Mimiko, who was unanimously ranked number one by all the members of the Selection Board, including the consultant as the university's new Vice-Chancellor.

"Until his appointment, Professor Mimiko was the Head, Department of Political Science, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife. He holds a B.Sc. Social Sciences (Political Science) degree, M.Sc. and Ph.D. in International Relations, all from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife.

"He was at different times a Social Science Research Council, MacArthur Foundation; Visiting Scholar at the Thomas J. Watson Jr. Institute for International Studies, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA, and the Korean Foundation Visiting Fellow to the Academy of Korean Studies, Seoul, South Korea.

"He was also a Visiting Professor at the Department of Social Sciences, United States Military Academy, West Point, New York, USA. He is a Fulbright Scholar and winner of the United States Army Public Service Award.

"Professor Mimiko, 49, has more than 60 publications. He is Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Policy Initiatives; and Convener, Africa Research Initiative. He was at different times Head of Department, Acting Dean of Faculty, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Acting Vice-Chancellor at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko. He is married with children."

https://www.nairaland.com/372835/governors-brother-state-university-vc

FSU: Ondo Governor appoints brother as university VC
From Niyi Bello, Akure

GOVERNOR Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State has approved the recommendation of the Governing Council of state-owned Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, naming his younger brother, Prof. Nahzeem Olufemi Mimiko, as the Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the institution.



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Mimiko, a professor of Political Science who specialises in Political Economy and International Relations, was to be named for the position in April 2006 when he was also recommended by a panel set up by government to shop for a new head for the institution but was rejected inexplicably by the then administration of Dr. Olusegun Agagu.

Even though Prof. Mimiko emerged as the most qualified candidate in 2006, having contested the position during his tenure as the acting Vice-Chancellor of the institution, his brother's involvement in the race to the Ondo Government House, was manipulated as the main reason for his rejection by the Agagu administration.

The governor was reportedly swayed in the choice of Mimiko by the fact that he clearly emerged as the preferred candidate from the long list of contestants shortlisted by the panel and the need to have the best for the institution.

A statement from the Public Affairs Unit of the university signed by Mr. Bamidele Olotu stated that Prof. Mimiko, a thorough academic of international standards, was chosen purely on merits.

It added: "Following interviews conducted on campus by a joint Council and Senate Selection Board last week Thursday, 17th and Friday, 18th December, 2009, the Governing Council of Adekunle Ajasin University unanimously recommended the leading three of the 14 applicants to the Visitor for him to choose one of them as the university's next Vice-Chancellor in line with the University Law. (Schedule 1, Section 7).

"The Visitor has now announced through the Chairman of the Governing Council his gracious choice of Prof. Nahzeem Oluwafemi Mimiko, who was unanimously ranked number one by all the members of the Selection Board, including the consultant as the university's new Vice-Chancellor.

"Until his appointment, Professor Mimiko was the Head, Department of Political Science, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife. He holds a B.Sc. Social Sciences (Political Science) degree, M.Sc. and Ph.D. in International Relations, all from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife.

"He was at different times a Social Science Research Council, MacArthur Foundation; Visiting Scholar at the Thomas J. Watson Jr. Institute for International Studies, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA, and the Korean Foundation Visiting Fellow to the Academy of Korean Studies, Seoul, South Korea.

"He was also a Visiting Professor at the Department of Social Sciences, United States Military Academy, West Point, New York, USA. He is a Fulbright Scholar and winner of the United States Army Public Service Award.

"Professor Mimiko, 49, has more than 60 publications. He is Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Policy Initiatives; and Convener, Africa Research Initiative. He was at different times Head of Department, Acting Dean of Faculty, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Acting Vice-Chancellor at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko. He is married with children."

https://www.nairaland.com/372835/governors-brother-state-university-vc

pcicero:


I have always known you to be a crass idi.ot. But now, your idiocy knows no bound. Did you also read that he was the top candidate for the job as far back as 2006? Did you read that he was also an acting VC? Did you read his citations?
Unlike you, I will not sweat so hard to justify why Mimiko's brother was appointed as the VC.
In the same manner that you have unearthed this, could you bring out Patience Jonathan's profile for all to see?

In 2006, the brother was the VC? Then get your facts right - Femi Mimiko became Ag. Vice Chancellor in 2005 when his brother was in charge of appointments in the government of Ondo State. Yes, Segun Mimiko was then the Secretary to the Ondo State government and ratified his brother's appointment as Ag. Vice Chancellor even though his professorship was less than 2 years old as at that time. even from your argument that Agagu government made him Ag. VC (since Segun Mimiko as Secretary to Government needed Agagu's approval all the same) faulted the earlier submission that Agagu prevented him from becoming VC (when you all concur that his government made him Ag. VC). SImple fact here irrespective of the spin or the numbers of internet rats paid to re-write history is that nepotism is at work. More importantly, who set up the committee that assessed Prof. Femi Mimiko and concluded that he was the best?

Well facts show that Prof. Femi Mimiko in fact selected the committee members for his brother's endorsement and that the committee members were regular visitors to his house before, during and after the selection exercise - so why won't he come 'top' in the selection exercise?

Lastly, it is shameful how Nigerians can take corrupt arguments to the next level - for instance, in a free and fair selection process devoid of any 'blood brother' factor, can any one of you swear by Ayelala that if Prof. Femi Mimiko contest with other qualified Nigerians or even just indigenes of Ondo State who are equally qualified, he would still come out number one? I am sure none of you will swear to Ayelala on this. So, let us shut up - enough of spin on what is bad, please.

Kobojunkie:


Here is a question for you @FSU. What is wrong with the appointment and why did you feel the need to post it here on this thread? I ask so I can better understand why

a) you would feel to post this here
b) what similarities you see in the above to the appointment of Patience Jonathan as Perm. Secretary

In 2006, the brother was the VC? Then get your facts right - Femi Mimiko became Ag. Vice Chancellor in 2005 when his brother was in charge of appointments in the government of Ondo State. Yes, Segun Mimiko was then the Secretary to the Ondo State government and ratified his brother's appointment as Ag. Vice Chancellor even though his professorship was less than 2 years old as at that time. even from your argument that Agagu government made him Ag. VC (since Segun Mimiko as Secretary to Government needed Agagu's approval all the same) faulted the earlier submission that Agagu prevented him from becoming VC (when you all concur that his government made him Ag. VC). SImple fact here irrespective of the spin or the numbers of internet rats paid to re-write history is that nepotism is at work. More importantly, who set up the committee that assessed Prof. Femi Mimiko and concluded that he was the best?

Well facts show that Prof. Femi Mimiko in fact selected the committee members for his brother's endorsement and that the committee members were regular visitors to his house before, during and after the selection exercise - so why won't he come 'top' in the selection exercise?

Lastly, it is shameful how Nigerians can take corrupt arguments to the next level - for instance, in a free and fair selection process devoid of any 'blood brother' factor, can any one of you swear by Ayelala that if Prof. Femi Mimiko contest with other qualified Nigerians or even just indigenes of Ondo State who are equally qualified, he would still come out number one? I am sure none of you will swear to Ayelala on this. So, let us shut up - enough of spin on what is bad, please.

https://www.nairaland.com/372835/governors-brother-state-university-vc

bakila:
Fati Abubakar was a Judge of The High Court before Abdusalam became President. Mary was a Judge before Peter became Governor, her Juniors were elevated to the Supreme Court before she was Invited to go there. They all sat, heard matters and delivered Judgments before and after there Men ascend political office.
For you to justify the first lady appointed to a level seventeen position when is is on level twele makes you a mundugay in my mother tounge.

"He was also a Visiting Professor at the Department of Social Sciences, United States Military Academy, West Point, New York, USA. He is a Fulbright Scholar and winner of the United States Army Public Service Award.

bakila:
Fati Abubakar was a Judge of The High Court before Abdusalam became President. Mary was a Judge before Peter became Governor, her Juniors were elevated to the Supreme Court before she was Invited to go there. They all sat, heard matters and delivered Judgments before and after there Men ascend political office.
For you to justify the first lady appointed to a level seventeen position when is is on level twele makes you a mundugay in my mother tounge.

pcicero: @FSU

Unlike you, I will not sweat so hard to justify why Mimiko's brother was appointed as the VC.
In the same manner that you have unearthed this, could you bring out Patience Jonathan's profile for all to see?

FSU:

I do not care about their profiles. But let me add:
To be a VC you must have a PhD and long term teaching and administrative experience. So the guy appointed VC probably has these qualities. But he is not the only one in that University or in Ondo State who is qualified. How transparent was the process? Who appointed those who did teh screening? Now ask yourself if the VC steals university money (as most Nigerians in top positions do), who will prosecute him? Will Mimiko prosecute his brother?

The same also goes for Patience. She has a Bachelors (I am not concerned with her grammars) and working experience that befits the perm sec position in her lowly Bayelsa state.

So she is qualified on face value, just like the Ondo case. The problem is the ethics of appointing your relations or benefactors into positions you cannot control them.

You must be very very naive to think I am in support of any of this.

Kobojunkie: @FSU, your post above tells us that he was the MOST QUALIFIED for the post at the time, in all of the candidates. Also, if you read the comments that followed the report you pulled People condemned it then.

So forgive me if I still do not see the usefulness of your posting an appointment which was generally not protested in Ondo state, in 2006, on in a thread in 2012, on another appointment in another state, Bayelsa. What do you hope to achieve? To get people to shut up and say [size=14pt]"it is OK for Bayelsa state to appoint a woman who has been a full-time house wife for the last 12 years(None of that time spent improving her skills and self)to office of permanent secretary, because in 2006, in Ondo State, Mimiko appointed his brother, who had at the time a PHD and about 2 years tenure as a professor at said University, along with a couple of international honors to his name, to a VC position in Ondo State"? [/size] Is that your goal? Is that your point?



Again, forgive me but I find it a brain-dead act to compare a Nigerian with these credentials

with a Nigerian whose resume says She has been a full-time wife for the last 12 years. That is absurd.

Kobojunkie:

No she is not qualified. And if you have a problem with the MImiko situation, voice it but Do not try to justify the one by posting the Other. It makes you seem an slowpoke trying to do that.

FSU:

That in green is what the post says, but I do not buy it because the process could not have been transparent with Mimiko as the Gov and thus the visitor of the university appointing the committee who did the screening. The relationship in both cases is the lack of ethic and nepotism that played out. BTW two years tenure as a prof cannot qualify you as a VC. So you see how nepotim played in?

Kobojunkie:

I see . . . . so your grouse with this is that YOU feel there was a hidden part to this that you have no clue of, and instead of investigating that, you would rather conclude that comparing a PHD with international Honors to a woman who has NO QUALIFICATIONS whatsoever given that she has been out of the civil service for the last 12 years, makes more sense?? Really