Once upon a time, in the town of Aylah, nestled between the Arabian Peninsula and a beautiful coastline, there lived a community of Jews who thrived on their fishing business. They cast their nets and reeled in plentiful catches, providing for their families and enjoying the fruits of their labor.

Allah, in His infinite wisdom, selected Friday as a sacred day, a day to be devoted to Him and to worship. He commanded the people of Aylah to honor and observe Friday as a day of rest and reflection. However, the people, being stubborn and heedless, disregarded Allah's decree and instead chose Saturday for themselves as their holy day.

In response to their disobedience, Allah decided to test them. He commanded them to refrain from fishing on Saturdays, the day they had chosen to sanctify. Now, it so happened that Saturdays were a day when the fish would swim close to the water's surface in great abundance, making it an ideal day for fishing. The people of Aylah were mesmerized by the sight of the teeming fish, but they were bound by the divine instructions.

Time passed, and whispers of temptation reached the town of Aylah. As-Shaytan, the deceiver and tempter, slithered his way into the hearts of the people. He cunningly revealed a way to manipulate the instructions given by Allah. As-Shaytan whispered to them, "Place your fishing nets in the water on Friday, and retrieve them on Sunday with an abundant catch of fish. By doing so, you will have both your desired wealth and the appearance of obedience."

Some among the people, including the Prophet Dawud (David), warned them of the consequences of their actions. They advised against the deceit and pleaded for them to return to the path of righteousness. However, the people of Aylah, enticed by their greed and arrogance, rejected the warnings and even dared to challenge the possible wrath of their Lord.

Gradually, the town of Aylah became divided into three distinct groups. The first group consisted of those who staunchly refused to participate in the manipulation and looked upon the doers with disapproval and disappointment. The second group comprised those who did not partake in the manipulation themselves but remained silent, failing to condemn the actions of the doers. And finally, the third group comprised the culprits, the ones who persistently engaged in the deceitful practice.

As time went on, the town became segregated, with the doers living in one section and the non-doers in another. They grew apart, both physically and morally. And then, a day came when the wrath of Allah descended upon the doers in their region. As a consequence of their transgressions, they were transformed into apes. Helpless and bewildered, they could no longer recognize their own kin or distinguish between themselves and the righteous people who had refrained from such deceit.

Days turned into weeks, and the once-deceivers turned apes remained lost in their pitiful state. Their transformation was a lesson for all, a stark reminder of the consequences of defying the commandments of Allah. Eventually, in His infinite justice, Allah wiped them away, removing their presence from the town of Aylah.
The story of the people of Aylah serves as a timeless reminder that the path of righteousness and obedience is the only path to success and salvation. It warns against the allure of deception and greed, reminding us of the importance of upholding the divine commandments and staying steadfast on the righteous path.
Reference: Qur'an 7: 163-166

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Congratulations to all the recent Polytechnic graduates! As you receive your HND certificate, it is important to remember that the real struggle has only just begun. BSc/HND dichotomy! This is a global phenomenon, and Nigeria is no exception. So, what comes next?

When it comes to career options, there are three main paths to consider: getting a job, furthering your education with a 2nd degree (either in Nigeria or abroad), or going fully into entrepreneurship. For those considering the first two options, here are some tips to maximize your chances.

Securing a job with an HND is no easy feat, as you are up against many competitors who possess a degree certificate. With 134 Polytechnics and 174 universities in the country, it is undeniable that university graduates outnumber Polytechnic graduates. For every 10 people seeking employment, 6 are university graduates.
It is no secret that certain industries, such as Oil & Gas and some Financial Institutions etc, do not recruit HND graduates. While many industries may accept you with your HND, the career growth opportunities are limited, as is the case with Banks, Government Parastatals, and Agencies. This is a major limitation for Polytechnic graduates. However, one way to level the playing field is to obtain a professional certification.

Self-development and continuous improvement are key too. Networking is also an incredibly powerful tool for securing a job in Nigeria, and can often lead to a new role with little to no stress. Additionally, advancing your education further is one of the most important investments you can make with your savings. Consider enrolling in an HND conversion program at an accredited university, which typically takes two years or less and can cost up to N800k (maximum).

Upon completion, you will be on par with a university graduate. It is also an avenue to switch to more substantial courses that are not offered in Polytechnics, such as Economics, Law, etc. Please note that enrolling in a PGD (Post Graduate Diploma) is a waste of time and money.

Upon completion of the HND conversion, depending on your interests, you can further your education by enrolling in an MSc or MBA program. MBA programs are generally preferred in the labor market, excluding teaching lines. You can even cap it all off with a PhD (as “omo ogbon”).
For those looking to further their education without a BSc, the United States is the easiest place to go compared to other countries. However, with the help of result evaluation bodies such as WES (which costs an average of $218) and English exam certificates (IELTS or TOEFL) as well as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), you can increase your chances of being admitted and even being granted a scholarship. For the more distinguished (distinction) student, UK schools may still consider your admission application depending on your job experience (how related to MSc course choice) and employer’s preference.
For those looking to go fully into entrepreneurship, you don't need to further your education. However, applying the key knowledge you learned in school to your business can help make it look more organized and pointed compared to your competitors.

ND holders reading this should start preparing to switch to university via Direct Entry (DE), even if it is not a federal university. The main aim is to obtain the BSc and not fall into the less privileged certificate holders. Don’t loose-guard!
After all, school is NEVER a scam!

Thank you for reading!

IS THERE REALY NEED FOR LEKKI-EPE AIRPORT?

Congratulations to HE, Gov. Sanwo-Olu. However, I believe this project should be thoroughly reviewed before been funded to ensure that the reasons for the creation of new airport TICK ALL the essential boxes and to avoid squandering money and resources.
It will be objective if Lagos state govt can ignore the contractors' or investors' justifications and investigate closely to justify the true need for it.

Let me briefly tell you about an abandoned airport in Spain, Ciudad Real Central Airport, Madrid (capacity - 5 million pax/per).

Spain is one of the prime travel destinations in Europe and that was a key consideration when the idea for the Ciudad Real Central Airport was conceived.

It was predicted to be the go-to destination for both domestic and international visitors.

There was already a major airport in Spain, Madrid-Barajas Airport (capacity of 70 million passengers per year), and the goal of the new airport was to provide an alternative to the increasingly overcrowded main airport in Madrid.
They initiated the airport project, which cost €1.1billion and was completed and commissioned in 2009. In fact, the airport has one of the longest runways in Europe (within the top 5).

The project came to a standstill in 2012, went on receivership in 2013 and in 2019, it was sold for $12,000

Why?
1. The location - it is 200 kilometres from Madrid and has no train station
2. Passengers prefer Barajas airport for its conveniences
3. The expansion of Madrid-Barajas airport was completed in the same period
4. It commenced operations during Spain's financial crisis when passenger traffic was minimal.

MMIA and MMA 1&2 have the capacity to serve roughly 7.5m+ & 6.5m passengers per year, respectively.

Due to the distance, many users of MMI airport come from all around the SW, SE, and some of the NC states (compared to Abuja & PH). MMIA automatically serves the majority of Nigerian international passengers.
According to the FAAN Passenger Traffic Statistics Report for 2021, MMIA carried 1,645,409 passengers, whereas MMA1&2 carried 4,447,832 passengers.


With the aforementioned stats and other considerations, the creation of Lekki - Epe Airport will result in:

1. The 7.5 million passengers (if fully utilized) will be shared between the two airports, in which case MMIA airport revenue will drop significantly.

2. Lekki - Epe airport will be largely used by Lagos islanders due to the short distance to their various destinations and will undoubtedly be patronized sparingly by non-island passengers.
The creation of the Lekki - Epe airport will be fully justified by providing answers to the following questions:

1. What is the percentage of Lagos Island passengers among the 7.5 million passengers that use MMIA (if fully utilised)?

2. What is the projected number of international passengers in Lagos over the next five years?

3. Can the total number of passengers support the seamless operation (finances) of the proposed airport (using 2021 pax stats)?

4. What will happen to MMIA if the number of passengers using it decreases in terms of revenue?

5. Majority of state (in the world) with two airport has the following reasons;
a) to reduce congestion in the existing airport,
b) unable to expand the existing airport
c) for specific operation (such as domestic use, int’l or cargo use)

Which of the three categories best justifies Lekki airport?

6. Can the Nigerian economy sustain it (having known that the aviation industry is having issues due to Jet A1 and dollar exchange)?

7. Is MMIA doing well (financially) with the low passenger turnout for previous years (2021 & 2020)?
If this questions can be answered sincerely (with substantial facts), we can actually deduce if it is NEEDED or NOT.