As the last child in the Fayemi household, my arrival was heralded with song and dance. Although my birth elicited genuine excitement on the part of my siblings, it was for my mother a cautious welcome. My mother’s caution was understandable having lost a boy and two girls in quick succession before my arrival.
Rt. Hon. Friday Aderemi, Former Speaker and Former Acting Governor, Ekiti State.
Order of Funeral Service, Saturday, February 22, 2014.
11:00a.m.
St. Stephen's Anglican Church, Ayetoro-Ekiti
The key to addressing youth crime and antisocial behaviour in remote community's and regional towns, is for an Aboriginal led solution that address's the challenges of the children before they start criminal and anti-social behaviour.
For 3 years we interviewed current and former Don Dale managers, the kids, parents and many others.
From that work we have produced a new way forward that will put the child's needs front and centre, building them and empowering them to understand that culture and education are the pathways to attain their wildest dreams.
When presented at the 9th Annual National Indigenous Health Research Showcase, Professor Tom Calma jumped up and said, "we should be doing a longitudinal study on this."
The program is based on Applied behavoural Analysis, the same method I used to engage with my son who was within the spectrum of severe autism. He is now one of Darwin's top live event sound technicians.
https://www.murdoch.edu.au/news/articles/murdoch-research-aids-autism-recovery
Waiting to address antisocial behaviour when a child comes in contact with the juvenile justice system means they have already in many cases had 2/3 years of criminal behaviour.
They have missed the foundations needed to gain a good education. This limits their future employment opportunities and increases the likelihood of continuing a life of crime.
Many of these children have family or even parents who have been through the juvenile justice system into the adult prison system. So, the antisocial and criminal behaviour becomes intergenerational.
Whilst many programs focus on short term diversion or when a child is classed at risk at 12 or 14, the success rate is only measured the reduction in crime.
In my way of thinking they have failed the child because of the very fact that many of these children's education levels are no higher than grade 2.
There is limited potential of them regaining those years and achieving their greatest dreams and aspirations.
Like anything with children, early intervention is the key. With youth crime and antisocial behaviour it is no different.
Rt. Hon. Friday Aderemi, Former Speaker and Former Acting Governor, Ekiti State.
Order of Funeral Service, Saturday, February 22, 2014.
11:00a.m.
St. Stephen's Anglican Church, Ayetoro-Ekiti
The key to addressing youth crime and antisocial behaviour in remote community's and regional towns, is for an Aboriginal led solution that address's the challenges of the children before they start criminal and anti-social behaviour.
For 3 years we interviewed current and former Don Dale managers, the kids, parents and many others.
From that work we have produced a new way forward that will put the child's needs front and centre, building them and empowering them to understand that culture and education are the pathways to attain their wildest dreams.
When presented at the 9th Annual National Indigenous Health Research Showcase, Professor Tom Calma jumped up and said, "we should be doing a longitudinal study on this."
The program is based on Applied behavoural Analysis, the same method I used to engage with my son who was within the spectrum of severe autism. He is now one of Darwin's top live event sound technicians.
https://www.murdoch.edu.au/news/articles/murdoch-research-aids-autism-recovery
Waiting to address antisocial behaviour when a child comes in contact with the juvenile justice system means they have already in many cases had 2/3 years of criminal behaviour.
They have missed the foundations needed to gain a good education. This limits their future employment opportunities and increases the likelihood of continuing a life of crime.
Many of these children have family or even parents who have been through the juvenile justice system into the adult prison system. So, the antisocial and criminal behaviour becomes intergenerational.
Whilst many programs focus on short term diversion or when a child is classed at risk at 12 or 14, the success rate is only measured the reduction in crime.
In my way of thinking they have failed the child because of the very fact that many of these children's education levels are no higher than grade 2.
There is limited potential of them regaining those years and achieving their greatest dreams and aspirations.
Like anything with children, early intervention is the key. With youth crime and antisocial behaviour it is no different.
If you have been dreaming of traveling to Japan and want to start planning your vacation, this presentation all the tips and information that you'll need to know before your trip to the "land of the rising sun".
Many people have different ideas of the characteristics of a life partner. A successful relationship is characterized by three main essentials of trust, respect, and chemistry. Without these three qualities, we strongly believe a relationship cannot succeed.
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Descriptive Essay About My Mother
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My Mother Essay
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Ladies and gentleman, family, friends and all those who’ve travelled from near and afar to be at my mother’s funeral, good morning. Your presence means everything to me and my family. Ever since we announced that my mother had departed this world, we’ve been comforted and strengthened in our hour of grief and weakness by your love, your messages, your visitations, and above all your testimonies of what my mother meant to each of you.
Productivity for Sustainable Entrepreneurship and EmploymentKayode Fayemi
Being the Keynote Address by
H.E. Dr. Kayode Fayemi, CON
Minister of Mines and Steel Development
Federal Republic of Nigeria
at the Annual Lecture of the
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Presented by
Dr. ‘Kayode Fayemi, CON
Minister of Solid Minerals Development
at the Inaugural Media Briefing of the Ministry
on Monday, December 21, 2015
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By
J. ’Kayode FAYEMI, PhD., CON
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Nigeria
at the
Excellence in Leadership Conference 2015
Daystar Christian Centre, Oregun, Lagos
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
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Paper by His Excellency
J. ’Kayode FAYEMI
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Nigeria
at the 2015 Edition of the
Akintola Williams Distinguished Lecture Series
Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos, Nigeria
Thursday, October 22, 2015
Intellectuals In Politics And Governance In Africa: The Lessons And Legacies ...Kayode Fayemi
the text of the paper by His Excellency
Dr. John Kayode Fayemi
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Nigeria
At the 3rd Annual John Atta Mills Memorial Lecture
Accra, Ghana
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
If you have been dreaming of traveling to Japan and want to start planning your vacation, this presentation all the tips and information that you'll need to know before your trip to the "land of the rising sun".
Many people have different ideas of the characteristics of a life partner. A successful relationship is characterized by three main essentials of trust, respect, and chemistry. Without these three qualities, we strongly believe a relationship cannot succeed.
Autobiography Of My Mother
Descriptive Essay About My Mother
Characteristics Of My Mother
My Mother
My Life Of Mother : The Story Of My Mother
Narrative Essay About My Mom
Mother Essay : My Mother
The Relationship I Have With My Mother Essay
Descriptive Essay About My Mother
Profile of My Mother
My Mother Essay
A Day in the Life of My Mother
My Reflection On My Mother Essay
My Philosophy Of My Mother
Descriptive Essay About My Mother
My Mom: Personal Essay: My Mother
My Mother And My Childhood
My Most Important Mentors In My Life : My Mother
Ladies and gentleman, family, friends and all those who’ve travelled from near and afar to be at my mother’s funeral, good morning. Your presence means everything to me and my family. Ever since we announced that my mother had departed this world, we’ve been comforted and strengthened in our hour of grief and weakness by your love, your messages, your visitations, and above all your testimonies of what my mother meant to each of you.
Productivity for Sustainable Entrepreneurship and EmploymentKayode Fayemi
Being the Keynote Address by
H.E. Dr. Kayode Fayemi, CON
Minister of Mines and Steel Development
Federal Republic of Nigeria
at the Annual Lecture of the
16th National Productivity Day organized by
THE NATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY CENTRE
STATE OF THE SOLID MINERALS SECTOR AND WAY FORWARDKayode Fayemi
STATE OF THE SOLID MINERALS SECTOR AND WAY FORWARD
Presented by
Dr. ‘Kayode Fayemi, CON
Minister of Solid Minerals Development
at the Inaugural Media Briefing of the Ministry
on Monday, December 21, 2015
Promoting Stewardship in Public ServiceKayode Fayemi
By
J. ’Kayode FAYEMI, PhD., CON
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Nigeria
at the
Excellence in Leadership Conference 2015
Daystar Christian Centre, Oregun, Lagos
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
LEADERSHIP FACTORS AND GOOD CORPORATE GOVERNANCE: KEY TO NATIONAL GROWTH AND ...Kayode Fayemi
Paper by His Excellency
J. ’Kayode FAYEMI
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Nigeria
at the 2015 Edition of the
Akintola Williams Distinguished Lecture Series
Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos, Nigeria
Thursday, October 22, 2015
Intellectuals In Politics And Governance In Africa: The Lessons And Legacies ...Kayode Fayemi
the text of the paper by His Excellency
Dr. John Kayode Fayemi
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Nigeria
At the 3rd Annual John Atta Mills Memorial Lecture
Accra, Ghana
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
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GOV FAYEMI’S TRIBUTE TO MUM
1. TRIBUTE
MY MOTHER, MY MENTOR
As the last child in the Fayemi household, my arrival was heralded with song and dance. Although my
birth elicited genuine excitement on the part of my siblings, it was for my mother a cautious welcome.
My mother’s caution was understandable having lost a boy and two girls in quick succession before
my arrival. While I was generally called Olukayode (the one who has brought joy), mum privately
called me Folorunso (we give this one to God to protect) because, as she once told me, it wasn’t until I
turned five that she became more confident that I wasn’t going to disappear like my siblings did.
Given the above context, I grew up knowing my mother as a strong, proud, beautiful, elegant,
industrious, hardworking and a consistently optimistic woman – the unseen backbone of our family.
Unlike my father who was deliberate, self-effacing, almost withdrawn in his detached mien, Mum was
spontaneous - her effervescence and generosity of spirit was bewitchingly infectious. Yet the myth
then was that being a special child and the last born, my mother would spare the rod and pamper me
silly. I cannot recall enjoying any such status. Instead, she was equally generous and spontaneous with
her punishments. Mother reached for the closest instrument she could hit you with from her pounded
yam pestle to her giant soup spoon, not minding the injury sustained at that point even if she would
be back to nurse the wounds. Even at that, my sisters said she had mellowed by the time I came. She
always told me that she missed out on school because she was pampered by her grandmother (with
whom she stayed) – who removed her from school to escape the harsh treatment of the teachers –
and promised herself that no child of hers would have the same experience. So, you dared not inform
my Mum that you were flogged in school as this almost always certainly elicited a repeat treatment.
An unconscious feminist who refused to be dependent on anyone, not even her husband, Mum
trained me in exactly the same fashion she trained my sisters. She trained me to be independent in all
ways. With the exit of my four sisters from home by the time I entered secondary school, I became
the cook, the driver, her shop steward and the general journeyman. Mum worked hard and she
expected all around her to work hard. I could not recall any time my Mum did not have to go out and
work. Anytime I was on school break, it was all work – and my escape route was often my sisters’
various homes.
2. Although I also left home early and lived away from her for a considerable length of time, Mum had
already taught me a lot about life. While she often taught the same lessons as Dad about character,
compassion, hard-work, community service, perseverance, her style was remarkably different,
uncodified and refreshing. She was direct, precise, demanding and often in your face. Mum was
extremely protective of her family, loyal to her friends and her milk of compassion to outsiders was
legendary as she was always ready to share the little she had with the needy from far and near. She
complemented her husband who was reserved, self-effacing and inscrutable fittingly and this helped
his public image which would have suffered greatly. My mum was the best wife any man could pray
for and I certainly can confirm that my late Dad was very lucky. She was fun to be with and could
easily laugh at herself in a self-deprecating manner. I guess I must have subconsciously searched for a
woman like my Mum for wife and must have taken her teachings to heart with my marriage to a very
conscious feminist, family protector and public relations agent, and I often marvelled at the
remarkable similarities between my Mum and my wife.
My return to Nigeria after the exit of the military brought much relief to my Mum. My eventual
decision to become politically active in Ekiti even brought greater relief because it meant my constant
presence in Ekiti, something my Mum had missed since I left Christ’s School, Ado Ekiti. Mum had
craved for my presence for a long time - even if she was not that enamoured of partisan politics per
se. For her, anything to bring me closer home was more than welcome. We grew much closer during
this period that tested the mettle of many friends and family members. My Mum bore the brunt of
the period with extra-ordinary grace and equanimity. She witnessed several betrayals in the course of
my political work. She endured many indignities from known and unknown quarters. But the period
also showed clearly my Mum’s strength of character. Even when many had become disillusioned by
the ‘do-or-die’ politics of our state and urged withdrawal privately, Mum was consistently optimistic.
Her single-minded determination and steely resolve often surprised me because I’d mistakenly
thought age would have mellowed her. She never at any point urged me to throw in the towel. She
told me she always knew the journey would be tough and rough but also consistently reassured me of
the light she could see at the end of the dark tunnel. She urged me to be bold, courageous and not
betray Ekiti people. She hated my dismissive, sceptical mien and impatience with religiosity. A devout
catholic who carried her rosary everywhere, she could suffer fools gladly and still entertained various
hare-brained schemes by the emergency evangelists and fake medicine men that saw her as a conduit
to her recalcitrant son – even if she didn’t believe them. One even had the temerity to tell her she was
the source of her son’s problems and she must go back to where she got her son from and beg for
forgiveness, whatever that meant. That was just one of the several indignities she had to endure.
3. Since I was hardly at home during this period, many of my supporters looking for me in the village
ended at her doorsteps and her house was the refuge for many political exiles and supporters from
neighbouring communities. She never got tired of taking care of people. I am convinced I got my
selfless service genes from her as much as from my Dad.
The egregious rigging of the 2009 gubernatorial re-run election, coming in quick succession after the
loss of her husband and companion of sixty years took its toll and I believe she never really recovered
from the shock of her husband’s loss and the stress she experienced from my political struggle. It
however did not dim her optimism. When victory finally came in October 2010, she was extremely
proud of me but I never stopped being her little boy. Her house became a Mecca of sorts for
politicians and all those in search of favours. Her own pile of CVs was more than what I had in my
own office. Consistently, she would pull my ear and said I must give somebody a job because he
contributed hugely to the struggle through prayers and fasting. And at every opportunity, particularly
when she felt I was not paying adequate attention to her numerous and unrelenting requests for jobs
for the political jobbers always in her house, she would reprimand me openly that I should not come
to her house to ‘do Governor because she is the Governor in her husband’s house.’ When I got fed up
with the way she was bombarded by opportunists of various hue and moved her to Government
House, she protested loudly. She said I had no right to remove her from her house. For her, the
greatest security was the people who pestered her with all manner of requests, not the ‘prison’ where
I’d placed her in Government House without the freedom to welcome her unsolicited guests. Two
weeks to her demise, her paternal community in Omu-Ekiti honoured me as the son of their princess.
It was the first time of knowing that my Mum had any drop of blue blood in her. But then she acted it
all through her life. She was regal in her steps, highly fashionable and always liked to dress up.
Beyond the fad and fashion though, she had a more compelling urge to always look after people
around her, the way a service oriented royalty behaved – always ready to feed the hungry, to give
drink to the thirsty, clothe the needy, provide shelter for the homeless and share the little she had
with all. When death finally came, I was sadly not at her bedside – but Bisi and my siblings were. Mine
was largely an unspoken, impenetrable bond with Mum. I thank God for my Mum’s life of service to
all who had the opportunity to come across her. My mother, my mentor, thank you for showering me
with love without expecting anything in return and for the joy of bringing me to this world. I know
that what you would really like most is for me to continue to live a life of service to our people in Ekiti
and humanity at large. I promise not to disappoint you. Sun re o! Omo Oriyemusola…
Olukayode ‘Folorunso’ Fayemi