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Kemi Olokode-Ayelabola Commends Tinubu On NELFUND, Tasks Parents On Moral Upbringing
A behavioral, developmental and child/young persons care professional, Kemi Olokode-Ayelabola has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his initiative regarding the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), describing it as an initiative capable of giving hope to indigent demography in Nigeria.
Kemi who is the Chairperson and Convener of Asiwaju Renewed Hope (ARH’23) that mobilised and campaigned for President Bola Tinubu during the February 2023 presidential poll, also called on parents in every part of Nigeria to prioritize formal education for their children ensure good moral upbringing and as well protect the girl-child from being a victim of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence which has become prevalent in the society.
In a statement she made available to newsmen Friday morning from the Republic of Ireland, she noted that children that are deprived of good home training often create bigger problems to humanity, while also advising that such vicious circle should be stopped, adding that every parent must be saddled with the responsibility of making their children useful and productive vessels that can birth the country a prosperous future.
The statement reads in parts:
“The administration of President Bola Tinubu should be commended for the thoughtful introduction of NELFUND which is bound to ensure that financial challenges do not deny indigent students of quality education while knowledge acquired will be useful to the country.
“This initiative marks a significant milestone in our nation’s educational history, with 103,000 successful applications out of 164,000 registered between May 25 and July 17, 2024 and the figures are still soaring.
“This initiative largely underscores President Bola Tinubu’s vision and commitment to education as a powerful tool to combat poverty and insecurity in Nigeria.
On the issue of Gender-Based Violence and the responsibility of parents on moral upbringing of their children, Kemi berated cases of rape, drug abuse and other defiant and bad attitudes, stressing that those vices have become worrisome among the younger ones, hence the need for parents and other stakeholders to collaborate in the fighting against them should be more accentuated.
According to her statistics by the United Nations, one out of three Children one is likely to face gender violence worldwide. She called on parents to be more active in monitoring the movement of their children and disassociate them with the bad eggs. “What we saw during the last violent protest in Nigeria was reflective of poor parenting and a sharp decline in education. For the love we have for our country, such a dangerous trend must be nipped in the bud,” she said.
While calling on all stakeholders to assist in the crusade, she equally commended the effort of the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu for her youths and women empowerment programmes.
The world’s tallest woman and the world’s shortest woman met for the first time this week, sipping tea from china cups — and bonding over what they have in common while celebrating their differences.
Jyoti Amge, shortest woman, and Rumeysa Gelgi, tallest woman, meet for the first time and share afternoon tea
Jyoti Amge, shortest woman, and Rumeysa Gelgi, tallest woman, meet for the first time and share afternoon tea
Jyoti Amge, shortest woman, and Rumeysa Gelgi, tallest woman, meet for the first time and share afternoon tea
Rumeysa Gelgi, from Turkey, stands at 7 feet and 0.7 inches, while Jyoti Amge, from India, is 2 feet and 0.7 inches.
Jyoti Amge, shortest woman, and Rumeysa Gelgi, tallest woman, meet for the first time and share afternoon tea
Jyoti Amge, shortest woman, and Rumeysa Gelgi, tallest woman, meet for the first time and share afternoon tea
Jyoti Amge, shortest woman, and Rumeysa Gelgi, tallest woman, meet for the first time and share afternoon tea
Jyoti Amge, shortest woman, and Rumeysa Gelgi, tallest woman, meet for the first time and share afternoon tea
Jyoti Amge, shortest woman, and Rumeysa Gelgi, tallest woman, meet for the first time and share afternoon tea
“You’re so beautiful,” said Gelgi, 27. “Thank you — you too,” replied Amge, 30.
Their meeting, over afternoon tea at London’s Savoy Hotel on Tuesday, came ahead of Guinness World Records Day, which is held annually in November to mark record-breaking achievements and encourage people to attempt records. The pair have been honored as “World Record icons” in the 70th anniversary edition of the Guinness World Records book.
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“Meeting Jyoti for the first time was wonderful,” Gelgi said in a release Wednesday. “She’s the most gorgeous lady. I was waiting to meet her for a long time.”
Gelgi said the pair bonded over their love for makeup, jewelry and doing their nails.
Video footage showed them sitting down for tea, cakes and sandwiches stacked next to them, with the London Eye visible from the window.
Amge said in the release that she was “so happy to look up” and see the world’s tallest woman, whom she called “good-natured.” She added that it was difficult at times for the pair to make eye contact “due to our height difference.”
“Guinness World Records is all about celebrating differences,” its editor in chief, Craig Glenday, said in a statement ahead of Guinness World Record Day, which is on Thursday.
“By bringing together these two amazing, iconic women, they can share their perspectives on life with each other and, also, with us,” Glenday said.
Gelgi’s record-breaking height is due to a rare genetic condition called Weaver syndrome, which causes rapid growth, according to the National Organization for Rare Disorders.
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The primary symptom is growth and bone development that occurs faster than usual, making those affected taller than average. People with Weaver syndrome may have rigid muscles and difficulty extending their elbows or knees.
Gelgi used a walking aid for support during the pair’s meeting. Her case of Weaver syndrome was the 27th ever diagnosed and the first in Turkey, according to Guinness World Records.
Weaver syndrome is generally caused by changes in the EZH2 gene, according to the NORD, though the organization notes that some people with Weaver syndrome do not have a mutation in the gene.
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Amge, an actor who played the character of Ma Petite in the television series “American Horror Story,” has a genetic growth disorder that occurs in the early stages of fetal development, known as achondroplasia.
According to Johns Hopkins, the condition causes shorter bones, abnormally shaped bones and shorter stature. While the genetic defect can be passed from parent to child, in about 80 percent of cases, achondroplasia results from a spontaneous mutation that occurs in the developing embryo.
On Thursday, Gelgi shared photos on Instagram of the two exploring London despite the cold weather, posing side by side in front of Tower Bridge.
See Photos of World’s Tallest and Shortest Women Meet for Afternoon Tea in London
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