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Wait and See Game To Fix
Year
2000
Computer
Bugs by Mr. M. Adeleke The issue of Y2K problems is not something we have to continue to sleep on as the time is getting closer for us to face the reality. Our beloved country before the independence of 1960 depended on cash crops and other mineral resources that did not require much of computer technology. In the 70s, petroleum resources became our main source of revenue which up till today makes Nigeria one of the exporters of petroleum oil in the world. Nearly all equipment used in the petroleum industry, our financial institutions, pharmaceutical industry, transportation and communications sectors to mention a few establishments, utilize microprocessors with embedded dates in them. Some of these equipment are non-compliant with Year 2000. Year 2000 bugs have to do with the equipment that counts dates. The date would roll over to the beginning of the century, i.e. 1900, instead of counting January 1, 2000 it might give you January 1, 1900. If the bug happens, then we are in trouble because it is going to paralyze the economy for as long as the problems are unsolved. The following steps should be taken to solve the problems: 1. The federal and state
governments should speed up actions to make sure that all government
infrastructures meet up with the requirements necessary to sustain the
bugs otherwise the adverse effect of wait and see action would cripple
the economy. According to
the recent interview of a Chief Executive Officer of a computer company
in Nigeria, N2 billion budget
by the government to tackle the year 2000 bugs was not yet disbursed or
probably it went into government contractors pockets.
The government should employ the right people to do the jobs or
contract the assignment to reputable companies.
Our government must be aware of the fact that on December 31,
1999 if parastatals like NITEL, NEPA, NPA, Iju Water Works, and other
government establishment cannot function, then it means the government
will be shutdown. Also, if it is true that N2 billion (Two billion Naira) has been budgeted, then the concerned citizens should know why, how and when this money will be used for its purpose. We understand that Nigerians are already used to hardship, but the promise of salvation is to reduce hardship if it cannot completely eradicate it. Our next issue will take us to the infrastructures in Nigeria and their readiness for Year 2000 challenges. Mr. M. Adeleke is the CEO of Supertree Enterprises ----------------------------------------------------- This is a picture
of Yoruba youth during a recent Islamic celebration at the Brentwood
Islamic center in Brentwood, Maryland. This event was organized by the
Nigerian Muslim Council of Washington. These children are attending Arabic School at
the center, where Mr. and Mrs. Akintunde-Yusuf are providing
community service as instructors in the study of the Holy Quran.
The Center also recently celebrated the birth of the holy prophet
Mohammed.
Yoruba children at the Brentwood Islamic Center |
ELITE
LADIES JOINS THE YORUBA ALLIANCE The Outreach Committee of the Yoruba Alliance has promised to win the remaining few organizations that are not current members of the Yoruba Alliance. The chairman of the committee, Prince Ajibade Gbadegesin sought and received an invitation from the Elite Ladies, a small, but powerful association in the Washington metro area that is gender and profession restrictive. The Alliance leadership paid a visit to the organization on May 23, 1999 to officially invite them to join the Yoruba Alliance. An impressive presentation was made by the members of the delegation, which included Mr. Franklin Akinkoye, Mr. Zac Shodiya, Mr. Oladapo Amusan and the Outreach Committee chairman himself, Prince Gbadegesin. “The Washington Divas” had the opportunity to ask as many questions as possible after which they consulted with one another. The motion to join was tabled and the vote was unanimously cast in favor of joining the Alliance, hence; the Elite Ladies Association is now a full- fledged, dues-paying member of the Alliance of Yoruba Organizations and Clubs, at which time they cut a check for their membership and annual dues. The Yoruba Alliance executives and the editorial board of the Youba News want to thank the leadership and the entire members of the Elite Ladies for this prudent decision. It is our hope that this will be, the beginning of a beautiful and fruitful relationship. -------------------------------------------------- Ogbomoso welcolme their own from Hajj Ogbomoso went to Middletown Pennsylvania to honor and welcome one of their power house members, Alhaji Kadiri Adeseun who arrived from Hajji in May. Dr. Adeseun was the former president of Ogbomoso Parapo and has since moved to Pennsyvania. He regularly comes to Washington to attend their meeting. The Alliance cherishes this kind of commitment to our community and wishes Alhaji (Dr.) Kadiri Adeseun and family a long and happy life together. ----------------------------------------- Mrs. Abiola Turns 50 ----------------------------------------- The Ijesha Authentics congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Owoeye on the birth of a newborn baby girl -- the first Ijesha Authentic baby. Baby Owoeye was born on June 26, 1999. The baby and mother are doing just fine.
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