Various explanations abound for the origin of the name, Good Friday. The one that jells with News in Africa Online is that the death of Jesus Christ in order to redeem humanity is good. It is as simple as that. And going forward from there, the lives of the descendants of Adam or rather, Abraham, should be protected. Some of our reports today harp on this theme.
The totality of the activities of rational individuals, groups and states is geared towards the protection of humanity. In Nigeria, one organization that works 24/7 to protect the lives of people bears the smooth acronym, NAFDAC. Find out what this is all about under the slot, Spotlight.
Whether in Transportation, Education or Terrorism, our reports focus on sustaining the lives of the people. Under Transportation, the issue of sub-standard shipping practices in the continent had become weighty enough to call for a confab. The relevant officials converged on Ghana to address the issue. In Zimbabwe, teachers feel that they should be factored economically into the new scheme of things in the country. Ditto for Cameroun, where Boko Haram terrorists are making things difficult for law-abiding citizens. Be sure to check out the three columns.
It is always a minus when a financial project aimed at increasing the volume of productivity and earnings goes under. This is why we have taken interest in the plight of Norfund in Mozambique. Browse through our Agribusiness slot In Namibia, the impatience or rashness that usually hovers around the thinking of students came to the fore. Go to Education slot and see what we are saying.
On Personality Profile, we present you with a quintessential prodigy in learning and practice, an acclaimed international technocrat, African achiever, politician and gentleman. This cap fits the current President of Cote D’Ivoire, Allasane Ouattara. Read it up. In Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari began a 2-day historic visit to Lagos state yesterday (Thursday). We have the report but we hope to update you as the events lined up for the trip unfold.
Coca-Cola does not seem to be looking for ways of making more money. It appears to be eager to spend the huge wealth it has amassed over the years. Is that right? Click on our Sports column and judge for yourself.
Pat. I. Chukwuelue
Editor-in-Chief
