By Biola Lawal
Abuja (Flowerbudnews): An Abuja-based Philanthropist, Mallam Abdulakeem Ibrahim has counselled Nigerians on the the vanity of worldly life and enjoined them to increase in goodness to rekindle happiness in the land.
In a write-up made available to FLOWERBUDNEWS, and entitled: ”This World is full of vanity,” Mallam Ibrahim urged Nigerians to ”HAVE A RETHINK AGAIN AND ASK YOURSELF, IS IT WORTH IT?*.
The Philanthropist went down the memory lane to recall what has happened to very many important personalities who were prominent in Nigeria some years ago.
Mallan
In 1979, do you remember those who were in charge?
They were those who ruled Nigeria and dominated the news wave like no other person.
*THE PRESIDENCY.*
*President:*
*Alhaji Shehu Shagari (dead)*
*Vice President:*
*Dr.Alex Ekwueme (dead)*
*THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY.*
*Senate President:*
*Dr. Joseph Wayas (dead)*
*Senate Leader:*
*Dr. Olusola Saraki (dead)*
**SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE:*
*Edwin Ume-Ezeoke (dead)*
*THE 19 GOVERNORS* .
1. Abdulkadir Balarabe Musa – Kaduna (dead)
2. Abubakar Barde – Gongola (dead)
3. Abubakar Rimi – Kano (dead)
4. Abubakar Tatari Ali – Bauchi (dead)
5. Adamu Attah – Kwara (dead)
6. Ambrose Alli – Bendel (dead)
7. Aper Aku – Benue (dead)
8. Auwal Ibrahim – Niger (Alive)
9. Bola Ige – Oyo (dead)
10. Bisi Onabanjo – Ogun (dead)
11. Clement Isong – C/River (dead)
12. Jim Nwobodo – Anambra (alive)
13. Lateef Jakande – Lagos (dead)
14. Melford Okilo – Rivers (dead)
15. Michael Ajasin – Ondo (dead)
16. Muhammadu Goni – Borno (dead)
17. Sam Mbakwe – Imo (dead)
18. Shehu Kangiwa – Sokoto (dead)
19. Solomon Lar – Plateau (dead)
*It’s just 44 years ago and among those powerful men ONLY TWO of them are still alive, and they no longer make news.*
*THIS IS THE STORY OF LIFE.*
You are here today, you are gone tomorrow.
*DO GOOD AND CORRECT THINGS ALWAYS.*
*ONLY MEMORIES OF YOU WILL REMAIN, EITHER POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE.*
*NOTHING IS PERMANENT IN LIFE.*
MY HOUSE !!
MY LAND!!
MY CAR!!
MY WIFE!!
MY POSITION!!
MY SCHEDULE!!
I AM THIS!!
I AM THAT!!
*REMEMBER, IT’S JUST TEMPORARY AND SOONER THAN LATER, YOU WILL DEPART AND LEAVE ALL THOSE THINGS BEHIND AND WHERE YOU WILL BE BURIED, HOW AND WHEN YOU WILL NEVER KNOW.*
*THINK FOR A SECOND….*
*WHAT IS THE ESSENCE OF THIS LIFE?*
*HAVE A RETHINK AGAIN AND ASK YOURSELF, IS IT WORTH IT?*
*THE HATRED*,
*THE ANIMOSITY*,
*THE JEALOUSY*,
*THE BETRAYALS…*
*IS IT WORTH IT SINCE WE ARE ONLY A SOJOURNER ON THIS 🌐 EARTH ?????*
*THINK AND MEND YOUR WAYS NOW THAT YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY OF STILL BREATHING.*
*MAY GOD ALMIGHTY HELP US* 🙏🙏🙏✌️🇳🇬
*PLEASE THINK OF ALL THE ABOVE*.
No matter how much we acquire or achieve, satisfaction and contentment often remain elusive.
These reflections encourage us to prioritise what truly matters, cultivate gratitude and seek eternal perspectives amidst life’s fleeting nature.🤔🤔🤔
Mallam Abdulakeem Ibrahim
*ALMUNTAQIM EMPOWERMENT*
About Flowerbudnews
Established by Hon. Biola Lawal, a former Acting Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), FLOWERBUDNEWS is a consortium of active veteran journalists, experienced Multimedia broadcast experts and image makers. We are drawn from both public and private sectors of Nigeria’s media Industry with a common determination to enhance the practice of responsible journalism.
Lawal, on his part, is also a former Honourable Commissioner for Information,Youth, Sports and Culture of Osun state, his home state.
Biola Lawal had also successfully served two tenures as Press Secretary to the ECOMOG Force Commander in Liberia during the Liberian and Sierra Leone Civil wars. He was an outstanding NAN Defence and War Correspondent for many years.
The retired NAN Acting Boss holds the honour of being the only journalist that served two terms on the ECOMOG international assignment due to his high professionalism and decency.
He is a Co-Author of the book; ECOMOG, A BOLD ATTEMPT AT REGIONAL PEACEKEEPING! Edited Mrs Magaret Voght. The book remains the most. factual, detailed and authentic book on the ECOWAS sponsored ECOMOG Military operation.
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