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Nairaland / General / Re: Barcanista Blackmail: My Stand by ShehuAba(m): 8:22pm On Feb 16, 2015
Matthewbriggs:


Like I always said the way and manner a party deals with dissenting opinion from its members tells a lot about the level of maturity of the political party.

The way you guys handled this is inhumane, classless and distasteful. No matter how you want to put it their are better matured ways to handle anti party activity than to retort the childish display you all put up today.

I respect your views but I disagree once again sir.

Tell Mr this, if anybody else tried what obj did in PDP for the past few months, he would have been a goner since.

In politics, you don't attack your party publicly and expect them to clap for you. You expect a backlash.

That's what has happened to barcanista and unfortunately he disappointed big time.

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Nairaland / General / Re: Barcanista Blackmail: My Stand by ShehuAba(m): 7:48pm On Feb 16, 2015
Matthewbriggs:


The real reason I detest APC to the bones is not because GEJ is the best but because APC is far much worse. They way you guys detest dissenting opinion is so demonic. The level of hypocrisy your party practice is acidic.

I love change the real issue I have is that the people preaching change are the same people responsible for Nigeria's woes, these same people are the one preaching it.

Keep rattling about him been fake. The fact is the kind of change you all preach is what is really fake. One by one Nigerians would wake up to this revelation as he did.

As for barcanista you are in a really diciy position. You have to work on rebuilding you reputation ... attack both parties brutally and like you said commend them when they do well. As you do so be very careful not to contradict yourself.
dein77:

He just did.
Matthewbriggs:


The real reason I detest APC to the bones is not because GEJ is the best but because APC is far much worse. They way you guys detest dissenting opinion is so demonic. The level of hypocrisy your party practice is acidic.

I love change the real issue I have is that the people preaching change are the same people responsible for Nigeria's woes, these same people are the one preaching it.

Keep rattling about him been fake. The fact is the kind of change you all preach is what is really fake. One by one Nigerians would wake up to this revelation as he did.

As for barcanista you are in a really diciy position. You have to work on rebuilding you reputation ... attack both parties brutally and like you said commend them when they do well. As you do so be very careful not to contradict yourself.


I beg to disagree sir. In politics there's what is called loyalty to the party and failure to do so usually leads to anti party.

You think a politician who knows what he's doing will come out publicly to ridicule his party without been talked to except you're an OBJ.

Or why do you think people who're less superior to obj has the guts to slam him for anti party.

If barcanista has any thing tangible against his party, there are better ways to so, coming out publicly to degrade a party he so much loved was and will still remain his greatest undoing.

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Nairaland / General / Re: Barcanista Blackmail: My Stand by ShehuAba(m): 7:41pm On Feb 16, 2015
Barcanista will really make a bad politician anytime any day. A politician makes decisions without any fear our favour from anybody in as much as his interest is well guaranteed.

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Nairaland / General / Re: Barcanista Blackmail: My Stand by ShehuAba(m): 7:35pm On Feb 16, 2015
Another FFK in the making.

Ogbeni you can never serve two gods at the same time.

Sitting on the fence makes no sense at all.
It's either you're for us or against us.
You can't praise and also criticise GEJ all at the same time except you want to remain a political sycophant.

Real politicians make stern decisions and stay with it no matter what. So, if you're supporting GEJ, let the whole world know and stop all these your epistles that won't change matters.

All the best anyway.

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Education / Are You Still Complaining? by ShehuAba(m): 8:46am On Feb 16, 2015
Waking up this morning is really a favour from God. Seeing another new day is something you should ever be grateful about. Been able to move your hands, legs, eyes, etc. effortlessly is something you have no option than to thank God for. Yes, things might not be going your way, but the gift of life is enough a bounty to be appreciative about.

I don’t want to sound like a preacher but I have to talk to you like one. It is true that we face varying challenges daily, and sometimes have no option than to complain. Yes, we complain about virtually everything in life, most especially when things don’t turn out the way we expected. But is it okay to complain?

The above just reminded me of a prayer which we religiously make in my primary school days during the break period. It goes thus: “Some have food, but cannot eat, some can eat but have no food, we have food and we can eat…” This prayer connotes and summarizes what life really means, it succinctly reveals the realities and challenges of life to all discerning minds, it buttresses the fact that, things might not turn out as you want always, and goes ahead to reveal what to do in any situation you find yourself, which is to thank God for everything.

Why complain?

Today is a new day, tomorrow is another, so why should you judge yourself with things happening to you today, why should you worry so much about those things you are unable to get today, forgetting that you can get them tomorrow without any much ado. Sometimes, you have to be sincere and truthful to yourself, you need to tell yourself the bitter truth that: In as much as you complain, many people out there wish to be in your shoes. Many people out there wish they enjoy the privileges which you currently enjoy.

As a student in the university, you complain about how the lecture schedules have been tight and how you have no time for yourself, in fact you look at your results and you are unsatisfied with it. But, have you forgotten the fact that: many a student out there wishes to undergo the same stress you are facing? They want to be in school and not have time for themselves too; they appreciate the fact that you are an undergraduate and pray to God fervently to help them as he has done for you. Likewise, you might be unsatisfied with your results but some of your colleagues wish they were in your shoes too; they look at your result as something they can also aspire to have. So friend, why are you complaining?

Okay it is been a while you graduated, and unfortunately you have not landed for yourself that dream job of yours, whereas most adventures you lay your hands on have been unsuccessful to say the least. Some of your colleagues whom you graduated with are now enjoying the fruits of been graduates. But if I may ask you, do you think that is all for you, don’t you ever envisage a better tomorrow? Or have you forgotten that some colleagues of yours whom you started together were unable to graduate due to many reasons. Yes, some of your colleagues passed away during the course of the study, some were so ill that they just have to stop school. But here you are healthy and living well, only that you are yet to land for yourself that dream job, and you complain?

Hmm…

Well I can go on and on. But I have come to realize one thing in life, which I hold religiously and it will be necessary to share with you: “you don’t always get what you want in life”. Life is a win-win situation; you win some and lose some.

Happiness and sadness are integral parts of a person’s life. “If you want to lead a happy and successful life, always look at those who are looking up to you, this will make you appreciative, but if you look at those whom you are looking up to always, you will always complain.”

http://naijainspirationalhub.com/are-you-still-complaining/
Webmasters / Re: POST -your- Website/blog- For- REVIEW by ShehuAba(m): 8:41am On Feb 16, 2015
Thanks op for creating this thread:

My blog is:

http://naijainspirationalhub.com

waiting for your reviews guys
Education / Re: 2015 MUSTE Undergraduate Scholarships For Nigerian Students by ShehuAba(m): 12:54pm On Feb 01, 2015
Though I am yet to receive any mail from them. Anyone who has been shortlisted here?
Education / Re: 2015 MUSTE Undergraduate Scholarships For Nigerian Students by ShehuAba(m): 12:53pm On Feb 01, 2015
Yes MUSTE has started shortlisting. This info is from their website


MUSTE SCREEN TEST

Please note the following:

* The test contains 50 questions

* The test is 60 mins

* The test is only open for 2 hours on Saturday 7th Feb 2015 from 10am-12pm (GMT +1)

* ONLY THOSE WHO REGISTERED BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE AND ARE ELIGIBLE CAN TAKE THE TEST

* Your email address used in your application is your access to take the test.

-If you did not enter the correct email address, you have automatically disqualified your application.



Questions?

Please send an email to muste@youthempowerment.org.ng
Education / Re: NISD : Participation Thread(REP your school in here) by ShehuAba(m): 9:28am On Jan 28, 2015
I have successfully sent my email to you @ fynestboi.

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Business / Re: Do It Yourself Importation Guide Free - Season 2 by ShehuAba(m): 9:57am On Jan 26, 2015
ShehuAba:
Hello fellas in the house.
Can someone please lead me through the nitty gritty of importing memory cards and flash drives both on Alibaba Aliexpress and co.
Recommendations on trust worthy manufacturers can also be made. willing to go into this as soon as possible.
Awaiting your responses bosses.
Business / Re: Do It Yourself Importation Guide Free - Season 2 by ShehuAba(m): 9:39pm On Jan 25, 2015
Hello fellas in the house.
Can someone please lead me through the nitty gritty of importing memory cards and flash drives both on Alibaba Aliexpress and co.
Recommendations on trust worthy manufacturers can also be made. willing to go into this as soon as possible.
Awaiting your responses bosses.
Politics / Re: Kano APC In Disarray, Kwankwasiya Movment To Support Jonathan by ShehuAba(m): 5:24am On Jan 23, 2015
idumuose when did you turn to an information gatherer for the APC. You just surf the net anyhow anywhere anytime to get news that can't help your principal jona and think the people's general will be deterred. Hell No, we're waxing stronger and stronger.

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Education / Re: Opinion: University Degree Is Not A License To Success Anywhere by ShehuAba(m): 10:34am On Jan 07, 2015
Do you agree with this assertion or not? Especially as far as Nigeria is concerned
Education / Opinion: University Degree Is Not A License To Success Anywhere by ShehuAba(m): 10:24am On Jan 07, 2015
Hope you enjoyed the first part of the interview with Mr. Suraj
Oyewale.

You can read the last interview here. In this second and final
series of the interview, Jarus spoke about what led to the
founding of his blog, likewise the good, the bad and the ugly
of it. He also expressed his opinion about the wide-spread
notion that Nigerian graduates are unemployable, his
encounter with the youths and also an advice to everybody
reading the interview. Finally, he had something to say about
Naija Inspirational Hub .


So are you ready?
Sit down, relax and enjoy…


N.I.H: You are a popular and respected figure on Nairaland.
What motivates you to share your experience with others?
Jarus : It’s something I love doing – seeing other people
excel. I love sharing privileged information to the benefit of
others. Helping others doesn’t take anything away from one.


N.I.H: jarushub is a name on the lips of every Nigerian youth,
what inspired the founding of this blog?
Jarus: It started from Nairaland, I had been giving tips on
career and job stuff on Nairaland career section since 2008,
and I realized it proved helpful to many people. That was what
motivated me to float my own independent portal in March
2013 where I will continue same.


N.I.H: Can you briefly tell us about, the good, the bad, and
the ugly of this blog?
Jarus: Good – many people have confessed to having their
life changed for good from the tips we share. I can’t think of
any bad, but the time one spends on it may be the ugly side.


N.I.H: So far so good, your blog has been successful to say
the least; can you lead us through your blogging success?
Jarus: I think the originality of our content makes us unique.
The localization is also another thing going for us. Many blogs
just copy and paste from foreign websites. On JarusHub we
share what is happening in companies operating in Nigeria,
what is happening in Globacom, in MTN, in Shell, in GTB,
things readers can relate to.
Equally critically, the quality of contributors we parade also
raised our profile. I have great guys that write for the blog.
The caliber of people the blog has attracted is another big
plus for us. We have interviewed influential men and women
in corporate Nigeria.


N.I.H: Do you think university degree is over-hyped in
Nigeria?
Jarus: University degree is not a license to success,
anywhere, not just Nigeria. No one should believe that being
in a university means automatic success. However, someone
that passed through the walls of a university is expected to
have some level of refinement, some level of exposure.
Unfortunately, I cannot say that is the case with every
graduate in Nigeria.


N.I.H: Many people complain that Nigerian graduates are
unemployable, how true is this assertion?
Jarus: This is unfortunately true to a large extent. But more
than the graduates themselves, the system is to blame. The
system that produces graduates in Nigeria is so
bastardized and you cannot expect a good product from a bad
machine. Where students are encouraged to cram before
passing, where initiatives are not encouraged, where critical
thinking is suppressed, you cannot expect the product to be
of high quality.
The workplace is different from school, especially the set-up
here. To make a good employee, you need to be able to think,
to be able to come up with solutions to problems.


N.I.H: You operate a youth based blog, and you are very close
to Nigerian youths. What do you think is the greatest problem
facing the youths today?
Jarus: Defeatist mindset and lack of access to right
information.


N.I.H: Naija Inspirational Hub is a blog recently launched to
inspire the Nigerian youths, what is your assessment of the
blog so far?
Jarus: You’re doing a great job no doubt. Nigerian youths
need inspiration. I believe it’s an effort at disabusing the
minds of our folks on the widespread negative mentality.


N.I.H: Moving forward, what is your advice to Nigerian youths
reading this interview?
Jarus: They should try to do their best in every situation. The
path to success is not paved with gold. There will be
stumbling blocks. Their steadfastness will determine how far
they will go.


N.I.H: How do you unwind sir?
Jarus: I play football every Saturday morning, and on public
holidays. When not writing or reading, I’m usually clung to my
mobile device virtually hanging out with friends on
Facebook. I’m an indoor person, due principally for my
impatience for Lagos traffic if I decide to go out during non-
work days.


N.I.H: Thanks for taking your time to have this interview with
us. We really appreciate it sir.
Jarus: You’re welcome.






So, that is it for today and more so for the month. I hope you
enjoyed this interesting, educating, and informative two-series
interview. Next Month, God-willing, we will bring you an even
more interesting package. It can only get better on Naija
Inspirational Hub Monthly Interview.
For questions, inspirational stories and to also feature on our
monthly inspirational interview series, you can join me here.


P.S:DO NOT FORGET TO MAKE YOUR SUBMISSIONS IN THE
COMMENT BOX BELOW, LIKEWISE SHARE THIS ARTICLE WITH
YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS


http://naijainspirationalhub.com/is-university-degree-overhyped/

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Career / I Started ICAN Exams Out Of Boredom- Jarus by ShehuAba(m): 6:52pm On Jan 04, 2015
The much-awaited Naija
Inspirational Hub monthly
Inspirational interview is ready. It is
the first of its kind, and much so the
first in 2015.


In this first part of the interview with
Mr. Suraj Oyewale aka Jarus, he
spoke about his days as an
undergraduate, how he worked hard
to graduate with first class in
Economics from O.A.U, his N.Y.S.C
days, and most importantly what led
to his enrollment into the Institute of
the Chartered Accountant of Nigeria
(ICAN), and how that action changed
his life positively today.
So sit down, relax, and enjoy…


N.I.H: Can we meet you sir?
Jarus : I’m Suraj Oyewale, popularly
known as Jarus on the Social Media
space. I’m an accountant, career and
management blogger and a public
analyst.


N.I.H: Growing up, how was it like?
Jarus : I grew up in a semi-urban
community of Offa, Kwara State,
where I spent the first eighteen years
of my life without spending five
consecutive nights outside of the
town. I never stepped into Lagos
until I was 19. I did a lot of things as
a kid, from playing football bare-
footed on the streets, to skipping
school classes to go and read
newspapers. But I was still doing
well in my studies.


N.I.H: You graduated from the
prestigious Obafemi Awolowo
University Ile Ife. What impact did
the school have on you?
Jarus : I think the school
consolidated my tendency to express
my opinions freely. The liberal
environment of the school, where you
can write or say anything,
contributed to my penchant to
express my views without fear. As an
undergraduate in OAU, I wrote an
article, published in Tribune,
castigating the VC, Roger Makanjuola,
for his rigid management style (in
hindsight, he’s one of the best
managers I have ever known). I even
compared him to the then President
Obasanjo for his hard posture that
led to clashes with university
workers’ unions (ASUU, NASU,
SSANU etc.) which sometimes
crippled academic activities on
campus. If it was another school, I
may have lost my studentship for
writing such strong article on a page
of newspaper.

I realized that the hard way when I
wrote a similarly strong article in the
SUN newspaper (August 17, 2007)
against the governor of Sokoto state,
Alhaji Aliyu Wamakko , during my
service year. I had forgotten I was no
longer in Ife. I was made to face the
music by NYSC. Another major
impact Ife had on me was optimistic
mentality. Ife is such a school where
you hear a lot of positive stories that
motivate you to work hard. The
school imbues in you a kind of can-
do spirit .
There is also the issue of simple
approach to life. Ife brings out that in
you too. It’s an environment where
material possessions are not given
much recognition. In many schools,
the most popular students are the
ones that drive the best cars. In Ife,
nobody cares about the car you
drive. The most popular students are
the ones with earth-shaking CGPAs.
All these contributed to shaping me.


N.I.H: During your university days,
what was the most important thing
on your mind then?
Jarus : Getting a good job, post-
School. I tried to make a very good
grade that will at least improve my
chance in the labour market. I thank
God both came to pass.


N.I.H: You are a first class graduate
in Economics, how easy was it
achieving this feat?
Jarus : Somewhere between easy and
difficult. First, I knew I had what it
took; I only needed to work harder. I
was always running permutations
before the beginning of every
session. I knew I needed to have as
much A’s as possible. I always
targeted A in every course, and I felt
like crying if I couldn’t meet my
target. I was also fortunate to have
great guys who encouraged me and
shared with me tips to succeeding in
Ife.
N.I.H: Now let’s talk post university
days, what was the next thing on
your mind after graduation?
Jarus: Getting a decent job, with a
focus on the Oil & Gas industry.

N.I.H: Is first class honours
synonymous to success in the labour
market?

Jarus : Not exactly . The best it can
do for you is to get you shortlisted
for almost every job you apply for,
provided you meet other
requirements (age, relevance of
course of study etc.).

Continue Reading at:

http://naijainspirationalhub.com/i-started-ican-out-of-boredom/

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Jobs/Vacancies / I Started ICAN Exams Out Of Boredom- Jarus by ShehuAba(m): 6:00pm On Jan 04, 2015
The much-awaited Naija
Inspirational Hub monthly
Inspirational interview is ready. It is
the first of its kind, and much so
the
first in 2015.


In this first part of the interview with
Mr. Suraj Oyewale aka Jarus, he
spoke about his days as an
undergraduate, how he worked hard
to graduate with first class in
Economics from O.A.U, his N.Y.S.C
days, and most importantly what
led
to his enrollment into the Institute
of
the Chartered Accountant of Nigeria
(ICAN), and how that action
changed
his life positively today.
So sit down, relax, and enjoy…


N.I.H: Can we meet you sir?
Jarus : I’m Suraj Oyewale,
popularly
known as Jarus on the Social
Media
space. I’m an accountant, career
and
management blogger and a public
analyst.


N.I.H: Growing up, how was it like?
Jarus : I grew up in a semi-urban
community of Offa, Kwara State,
where I spent the first eighteen
years
of my life without spending five
consecutive nights outside of the
town. I never stepped into Lagos
until I was 19. I did a lot of things
as
a kid, from playing football bare-
footed on the streets, to skipping
school classes to go and read
newspapers. But I was still doing
well in my studies.


N.I.H: You graduated from the
prestigious Obafemi Awolowo
University Ile Ife. What impact did
the school have on you?
Jarus : I think the school
consolidated my tendency to
express
my opinions freely. The liberal
environment of the school, where
you
can write or say anything,
contributed to my penchant to
express my views without fear. As
an
undergraduate in OAU, I wrote an
article, published in Tribune,
castigating the VC, Roger
Makanjuola,
for his rigid management style (in
hindsight, he’s one of the best
managers I have ever known). I
even
compared him to the then President
Obasanjo for his hard posture that
led to clashes with university
workers’ unions (ASUU, NASU,
SSANU etc.) which sometimes
crippled academic activities on
campus. If it was another school, I
may have lost my studentship for
writing such strong article on a
page
of newspaper.
I realized that the hard way when I
wrote a similarly strong article in
the
SUN newspaper (August 17, 2007)
against the governor of Sokoto
state,
Alhaji Aliyu Wamakko , during my
service year. I had forgotten I was
no
longer in Ife. I was made to face
the
music by NYSC. Another major
impact Ife had on me was
optimistic
mentality. Ife is such a school
where
you hear a lot of positive stories
that
motivate you to work hard. The
school imbues in you a kind of
can-
do spirit .
There is also the issue of simple
approach to life. Ife brings out that
in
you too. It’s an environment where
material possessions are not given
much recognition. In many schools,
the most popular students are the
ones that drive the best cars. In Ife,
nobody cares about the car you
drive. The most popular students
are
the ones with earth-shaking CGPAs.
All these contributed to shaping
me.


N.I.H: During your university days,
what was the most important thing
on your mind then?
Jarus : Getting a good job, post-
School. I tried to make a very good
grade that will at least improve my
chance in the labour market. I thank
God both came to pass.


N.I.H: You are a first class graduate
in Economics, how easy was it
achieving this feat?
Jarus : Somewhere between easy
and
difficult. First, I knew I had what it
took; I only needed to work harder.
I
was always running permutations
before the beginning of every
session. I knew I needed to have
as
much A’s as possible. I always
targeted A in every course, and I
felt
like crying if I couldn’t meet my
target. I was also fortunate to have
great guys who encouraged me and
shared with me tips to succeeding
in
Ife.


N.I.H: Now let’s talk post university
days, what was the next thing on
your mind after graduation?
Jarus: Getting a decent job, with a
focus on the Oil & Gas industry.


N.I.H: Is first class honours
synonymous to success in the
labour
market?
Jarus : Not exactly . The best it can
do for you is to get you shortlisted
for almost every job you apply for,
provided you meet other
requirements (age, relevance of
course of study etc.). It is then left
for you to take it from there with
your
ability. Most times, you will be
shortlisted alongside those who
had
2.1, and in some cases, 2.2. If you
don’t pass the test, your first class
will not be able to help you. But
most First Class graduates I know
are able to defend it, so they didn’t
struggle in the labour market. Of
course, there are exceptions


N.I.H: Immediately after graduation,
you started your ICAN program.
Have
you always dreamt of being an
Accountant?
Jarus : Interestingly, I started ICAN
exams out of boredom, not because
I
wanted to become an accountant. I
never liked accounting. But I love
being busy, academically. I love
having one exam ahead of me at
any
point in time. I look at exams like
games. When I was done with my
undergraduate studies, I didn’t want
to end my studying, so I decided to
enroll for ICAN to keep me in
academic form during my service
year. I aced the exams and later
qualified as a chartered accountant.
After finishing ICAN exams, I
enrolled
for CITN (Chartered Institute of
Taxation of Nigeria) exams, which I
finished recently. I’m also running
my MBA programme and have
exams
in 2015. I like having one exam or
the other at any point in time.
However, of all my certificates, it is
my ICAN that got me job . I work as
an accountant today with
specialization in taxation.


That is it for today, but that is not
all
yet. In the second and final series
of
this interview, Jarus discussed
further about his blog, the Nigerian
educational sector, the labour
market
etc.
So stay glued to this blog, and you
will not miss any part of this
interesting interview.


http://naijainspirationalhub.com/i-started-ican-out-of-boredom/

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Education / Re: I Started ICAN Exams Out Of Boredom- Jarus by ShehuAba(m): 11:48am On Jan 04, 2015
What an inspirational interview with Jarus. Actually some actions we take out of boredom pans out to be the most important in our lives.
Education / I Started ICAN Exams Out Of Boredom- Jarus by ShehuAba(m): 11:46am On Jan 04, 2015
The much-awaited Naija
Inspirational Hub monthly
Inspirational interview is ready. It is
the first of its kind, and much so the
first in 2015.

In this first part of the interview with
Mr. Suraj Oyewale aka Jarus, he
spoke about his days as an
undergraduate, how he worked hard
to graduate with first class in
Economics from O.A.U, his N.Y.S.C
days, and most importantly what led
to his enrollment into the Institute of
the Chartered Accountant of Nigeria
(ICAN), and how that action changed
his life positively today.
So sit down, relax, and enjoy…



N.I.H: Can we meet you sir?
Jarus : I’m Suraj Oyewale, popularly
known as Jarus on the Social Media
space. I’m an accountant, career and
management blogger and a public
analyst.
N.I.H: Growing up, how was it like?
Jarus : I grew up in a semi-urban
community of Offa, Kwara State,
where I spent the first eighteen years
of my life without spending five
consecutive nights outside of the
town. I never stepped into Lagos
until I was 19. I did a lot of things as
a kid, from playing football bare-
footed on the streets, to skipping
school classes to go and read
newspapers. But I was still doing
well in my studies.


N.I.H: You graduated from the
prestigious Obafemi Awolowo
University Ile Ife. What impact did
the school have on you?
Jarus : I think the school
consolidated my tendency to express
my opinions freely. The liberal
environment of the school, where you
can write or say anything,
contributed to my penchant to
express my views without fear. As an
undergraduate in OAU, I wrote an
article, published in Tribune,
castigating the VC, Roger Makanjuola,
for his rigid management style (in
hindsight, he’s one of the best
managers I have ever known). I even
compared him to the then President
Obasanjo for his hard posture that
led to clashes with university
workers’ unions (ASUU, NASU,
SSANU etc.) which sometimes
crippled academic activities on
campus. If it was another school, I
may have lost my studentship for
writing such strong article on a page
of newspaper.

I realized that the hard way when I
wrote a similarly strong article in the
SUN newspaper (August 17, 2007)
against the governor of Sokoto state,
Alhaji Aliyu Wamakko , during my
service year. I had forgotten I was no
longer in Ife. I was made to face the
music by NYSC. Another major
impact Ife had on me was optimistic
mentality. Ife is such a school where
you hear a lot of positive stories that
motivate you to work hard. The
school imbues in you a kind of can-
do spirit .

There is also the issue of simple
approach to life. Ife brings out that in
you too. It’s an environment where
material possessions are not given
much recognition. In many schools,
the most popular students are the
ones that drive the best cars. In Ife,
nobody cares about the car you
drive. The most popular students are
the ones with earth-shaking CGPAs.
All these contributed to shaping me.



N.I.H: During your university days,
what was the most important thing
on your mind then?
Jarus : Getting a good job, post-
School. I tried to make a very good
grade that will at least improve my
chance in the labour market. I thank
God both came to pass.



N.I.H: You are a first class graduate
in Economics, how easy was it
achieving this feat?
Jarus : Somewhere between easy and
difficult. First, I knew I had what it
took; I only needed to work harder. I
was always running permutations
before the beginning of every
session. I knew I needed to have as
much A’s as possible. I always
targeted A in every course, and I felt
like crying if I couldn’t meet my
target. I was also fortunate to have
great guys who encouraged me and
shared with me tips to succeeding in
Ife.


N.I.H: Now let’s talk post university
days, what was the next thing on
your mind after graduation?
Jarus: Getting a decent job, with a
focus on the Oil & Gas industry.


N.I.H: Is first class honours
synonymous to success in the labour
market?
Jarus : Not exactly . The best it can
do for you is to get you shortlisted
for almost every job you apply for,
provided you meet other
requirements (age, relevance of
course of study etc.). It is then left
for you to take it from there with your
ability. Most times, you will be
shortlisted alongside those who had
2.1, and in some cases, 2.2. If you
don’t pass the test, your first class
will not be able to help you. But
most First Class graduates I know
are able to defend it, so they didn’t
struggle in the labour market. Of
course, there are exceptions


N.I.H: Immediately after graduation,
you started your ICAN program. Have
you always dreamt of being an
Accountant?
Jarus : Interestingly, I started ICAN
exams out of boredom, not because I
wanted to become an accountant. I
never liked accounting. But I love
being busy, academically. I love
having one exam ahead of me at any
point in time. I look at exams like
games. When I was done with my
undergraduate studies, I didn’t want
to end my studying, so I decided to
enroll for ICAN to keep me in
academic form during my service
year. I aced the exams and later
qualified as a chartered accountant.
After finishing ICAN exams, I enrolled
for CITN (Chartered Institute of
Taxation of Nigeria) exams, which I
finished recently. I’m also running
my MBA programme and have exams
in 2015. I like having one exam or
the other at any point in time.
However, of all my certificates, it is
my ICAN that got me job . I work as
an accountant today with
specialization in taxation.



That is it for today, but that is not all
yet. In the second and final series of
this interview, Jarus discussed
further about his blog, the Nigerian
educational sector, the labour market
etc.

So stay glued to this blog, and you
will not miss any part of this
interesting interview.



http://naijainspirationalhub.com/i-started-ican-out-of-boredom/
Education / Re: NISD : Participation Thread(REP your school in here) by ShehuAba(m): 10:22pm On Jan 03, 2015
Anxiously waiting for the instructions.
Politics / Re: Senator Araraume Is Now The PDP Flag-bearer In Imo State by ShehuAba(m): 2:42pm On Dec 30, 2014
Ararume has always been a failure and he will fail again this time in FACT WOEFULLY.

Okorocha till 2019.

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Politics / Re: Air Aisa Plane Carrying 162 People Missing by ShehuAba(m): 12:12pm On Dec 28, 2014
What a sad incidence.
I pray It is recovered as soon as possible.
Politics / Air Aisa Plane Carrying 162 People Missing by ShehuAba(m): 12:09pm On Dec 28, 2014
An Air Asia flight travelling from
Surabaya, Indonesia, to Singapore
has been declared missing.
The plane, Flight QZ8501, had 162
people on board and was
scheduled to land in its destination
at 8:30 a.m. local time on Sunday.
The airline has declared that it
does not have any information on
the status of the passengers and
crew on board the Airbus A320-200
plane.

“At the present time we
unfortunately have no further
information regarding the status of
the passengers and crew members
on board, but we will keep all
parties informed as more
information becomes available,”
the airline said on its Facebook
page.

The pilot of the flight, which left
Surabaya at 5:20 a.m. had asked
for a ‘deviation’ from its flight plan
due to bad weather, the BBC quotes
an official as saying.
Of the 162 people on board the
budget airline, 155 were passengers
including 138 adults, 16 children
and one infant.
Air Asia Indonesia is an affiliate of
Air Asia Malaysia.

Malaysian aviation has suffered
two air disasters in 2014 as one
plane disappeared and another
was shot down over Ukraine.
Flight MH370 carrying 239 people
disappeared while travelling to
Beijing in March, while Flight
MH17 was shot down in July killing
all 298 people on board.
Search and rescue for the Air Asia
flight is ongoing.


http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/173871-air-aisa-plane-carrying-162-people-missing.html
Islam for Muslims / Re: Muslim Singles: Why Are You Not Married? by ShehuAba(m): 8:13pm On Dec 26, 2014
The truth is that if we continue to blame one another, the blame game will continue unabated.
From my own observation, not just on this thread most brothers are afraid of marriage because of the finances involved in it. Some guys have prospects but some sisters are also looking for the ready made ones. Yes, if Allah has not enriched you enough, you should pray and wait until he does so before getting married. But, truth be said in the kind of situation we find ourselves in this country, if we are to wait for that, we will wait to eternity.
Am not clamouring for laziness on the part of brothers and jumping into what you can't afford, all am saying is that we all need to adjust. Our brothers having understood that things are not easy in the country, need to really work hard and do other things to complement their earnings. The sisters should also adjust, and understand that it is not always a roller coaster. Yes, things can be difficult today but tomorrow can be better. That brother without shoes today can be the president today, the rich couples we see today all started from somewhere and it is not as if it is all been easy all these while.
I pray Allah helps us all.

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Agriculture / Re: How To Start A Profitable Plantain Farm In Nigeria (pics) by ShehuAba(m): 10:31pm On Dec 25, 2014
What is the minimum amount that can be invested to start a plantain plantation.

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Islam for Muslims / Re: Nairaland Islam Section Debate (NISD) Comments Thread by ShehuAba(m): 9:56am On Dec 25, 2014
I am also following.
Politics / Re: VP Sambo Lambasts Fashola Over High Taxation & Alleged Claiming Of FG Projects by ShehuAba(m): 9:44am On Dec 25, 2014
Na Wa ooo. Everybody self dey talk, this man called Sambo get mouth to even yearn trash.
Business / Re: Free Tutorial On How To Make Over N250,000 Online With Little Or No Investment by ShehuAba(m): 11:15pm On Dec 22, 2014
following
Phones / Re: My Experience With 112 Emergency Number. by ShehuAba(m): 11:22am On Dec 10, 2014
Nice development.

This is one of the commendable acts of the Fashola administration. A listening one indeed.
Politics / Re: In-depth Analysis Of Nigeria's 2015 Presidential Candidates By Adeola Fayehun by ShehuAba(m): 10:27am On Dec 10, 2014
Adeola fayehun really did a great job in this video. I watched it some weeks ago and I must really say that this is an eye opener. She did a thorough job, and Nigerians pray that the best person emerges ad president in 2015
Politics / Re: PDP Lagos Flagbearer Jimi Agbaje Picks An Igboman as His Running Mate- Ifeduba by ShehuAba(m): 5:11pm On Dec 09, 2014
Evathyst:
No mind all ds saTAN with their divide & rule tactics. They are only emulating their paymaster(GEJ) who is d king of ethno-religious politricking. lipsrsealed


Igbos! D wind has blown and d anus of d fowl has been revealed. So, u pple want to rule lagos by hook or by crook. Yesterday, na Okoroji for AKPUga, 2day,na Jimi Agbaje wey choose igboman running mate. Av said it b4 nd I'm still repeating it; 'No matter how long a log stays in d water, it can never become a crocodile...' No matter how many years an okoro(ajokuta mamumi) stays in lagos, he can never become a lagosian.


Shebi in 2011,It was 'I had no shoe' slogan he campaigned with. Let's see wat new story he will campaign with in 2014? lipsrsealed




Agbaje, if you like pick an igbo Catholic priest as ur running mate. If u enter anywhere, na ur house toilet u enter. Shior! Omo ale jatijati.





Lastly, make thunder fire any okoro wey go quote me to tell me I'm a bigot. After all, u pple rejected Chris Ngige only because of his political party. Buhari party u pple called it den. Yeye pple!

You absolutely nailed it bro. I am Igbo by birth and I understand the south east very well and their antics. Most at times, they make it seem as though other Nigerians are colliding to make things difficult for them, they paint a picture of been the most tolerant of all Nigerian tribes and that others are bigot. An average Igbo man will NEVER support his brother from the APC because they think its a Hausa party talk less of supporting another tribe in their states. Now they think they will rule Lagos with this mentality. Lagosians are waiting and we'll surely decide the outcome.
Politics / Re: PDP Lagos Flagbearer Jimi Agbaje Picks An Igboman as His Running Mate- Ifeduba by ShehuAba(m): 5:04pm On Dec 09, 2014
Some people just come here and spew trash. I pray the PDP does this and we'll surely see how it will pan out.
Igbos and their deceit, always trying to reap where they did not sow.

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