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Man With Hearing Impairment Suggest Ways Nigerian Banks Can Accommodate Deaf People In The Banking Environment

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Twitter user identified by the handle @RichieBokele who claims to be physically challenged (deafness) has presented to Nigerian banks ways to accommodate people with hearing impairment in the banking environment.

The man had initially complained about deaf people not being carried along and in a bid to ameliorate this situation, he suggested 3 ways: 1. The use of queue number machine 2. Sign Language Interpreter 3. the use of text on a dedicated flat-screen TV.

The tweet reads:

“Dear Nigerian Banks, I’m a Deaf Nigerian customer of some of you and therefore thought, after all my ordeals at your branch to bring your attention to some ills and offer practical solutions especially in this time of global pandemic. It is no news that …..

a lot of us Deafs depends on lip reading when we find ourselves in an environment that is not inclusive. A lot of banks in Lagos ensure strict nose-mask policy which is commendable but we all know that social distancing is not wholly practiced though possible …

Deaf people are disadvantaged, frustrated and sad when we visit the banks to transact and met@with inclusive and insensitive environment and staff. An example is calling names by security staff based on first come-first serve. How do you expect someone who depends on lipreading..

..to cope. How do you expect us to “hear” the instructions given outside and inside the banks when our own ears are actually our eyes? How do you want us to interact inside the banks without a sign language interpreter ( I know some of us can write on black and white) ….

To overcome this, I have come up with THREE practical solutions that is obtainable in developed countries and that I believe will HELP a lot not only the deafs but other People with Special needs including those without. (1) The use of QUEUE NUMBER MACHINE : this CAN work for..

ALL and sundry. It allow room for social distancing too and help people know their exact number without the risk of borrowing pens and jumping line in the name of “I was here before you”. I have seen this machine being used in Sweden, Ethiopia and Ghana and Nigeria should do too

(2) SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER: Sign language is a very beautiful language, it comes with Deaf culture. And wherever we go seeing that someone can communicate with us makes us happy and we feel among. As a customer one of the CSR should include employing staffs who are skilled ..

..in using Sign Language and very flexible, accommodating, understanding that it is normal to be different and professional. Sign Language is a culture and way of life of millions of people all over the world. This can help greatly.

3: TEXT ( either on screen or on a white board) the use of Text on screen on a dedicated flat screen TV or on. Whiteboard is also preferable. Let it be on record that a lot of of deaf people park their cars outside and a situation whereby security are trying to get someone …..

.. to come and move his car and the person is not hearing the instructions, an on screen text or white board announcement can suffice because Deafness got levels and just because someone is mute doesn’t mean they are the ONLY category of Deaf available. I will be glad to offer..

.. more advice if necessary and I hope by implementing this advice the ordeal we Deaf face while transacting in the bank can be reduced and more inclusive. Thank you.
Cc:
@gtbank @FirstBankngr @heritagebankplc @ecobank_nigeria @UBAGroup @AishaYesufu @julietkego @JonapwdNational”

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Senator Ifeanyi Ubah dies at 52

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The Senator representing Anambra South in the National Assembly, Ifeanyi Ubah, is dead.

Ubah, who was the Chief Executive Officer of Capital Oil, was said to have died in a hotel in London, the United Kingdom, on Saturday.

He would have been 53 on September 3.

Senate spokesperson, Yemi Adaramodu, confirmed Ubah’s death to our correspondent on Saturday.

He said, “It’s confirmed, but I am sending an official statement soon.”

Ubah, who was re-elected into the 10th Senate under the Young Peoples Party, had last year defected to the All Progressive Congress.

In September 2022, Ubah escaped assassination when he was attacked by gunmen on his way to Nnewi in Enugwu-Ukwu in Anambra State.

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JUST IN: Edo state Assembly impeaches Deputy Governor Shaibu

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The Edo State House of Assembly, on Monday, impeached the state’s Deputy governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu.

The impeachment followed the adoption of the report of the seven-man investigative panel set up by the Assembly to probe allegations of misconduct against Shaibu.

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JUST IN: Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun joins ancestors at 81

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The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun has joined his ancestors after a brief illness.

He joined his ancestors at the age of 81.

It was gathered that the late monarch was taken to the hospital Wednesday morning having stayed indoor throughout Tuesday on account of slight malaria fever, though, he was hail and hearty on Monday during which he personally received few guests that paid him congratulatory visits on his second year anniversary on that day.

Making this announcement was the Baba-Kekere Olubadan and his younger brother, Dr Kola Balogun in a statement by the Personal Assistant (Media) to the late monarch, Oladele Ogunsola.

According to the statement, Dr. Balogun disclosed that Oba Balogun would be buried at his Aliiwo ancestral home by 4.00pm on Friday according to Islamic rites just as he said that the State Governor Seyi Makinde, though already verbally informed, would be formally notified early in the morning.

The late Olubadan was the first most educated to have emerged as Ibadan monarch, a British trained P.hd holder, a former university lecturer, former member of management staff of Shell British Petroleum, former gubernatorial candidate of the defunct Nigeria People’s Party, NPP, former Senator and a successful business man.

His last official outing was the Olubadan Advisory Council’s meeting which he presided over last Saturday where the decision to derobed Mogaji Akinsola, Olawale Oladoja was taken.

He however, on Tuesday instructed the Ekerin Olubadan, Oba Hamidu Ajibade to midwife a small committee to deliberate on last Friday’s decision on what should be the position of Ibadan Zone in the proposed newly reconstituted Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs.

The decision of the small committee was earlier on Thursday ratified by the Olubadan Advisory Council at a meeting presided over by Otun Olubadan and the former governor of Oyo State, High Chief Rashidi Ladoja and was to be taken to the late Oba Balogun for his signature Friday morning so as to meet the deadline for submission to the state Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters later in the day.

The late Olubadan is survived by wives, children and grandchildren.

Announcing the passage of the monarch, Governor Makinde, in a statement, stated that Olubadan, who joined his ancestors late Thursday evening at the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan, described him as an epitome of royal excellence and a great achiever, who made great marks on Ibadanland in just a little over two years of his reign.

He expressed his condolences to the Olubadan-in-Council, the Oyo State Traditional Council and the people of Ibadanland and Oyo State, praying to God to grant repose to the soul of the deceased monarch.

Makinde said: “With total submission to the will of God, I announce the passing unto glory of our father, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Dr. Mohood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland.

“A mighty Iroko has fallen; Oba Dr. Balogun has joined the ancestors.

“In Kabiyesi, Ibadanland had a cosmopolitan and well-experienced Olubadan, who made indelible marks on the sands of history and achieved greatly within a short while.

“On behalf of the Government and good People of Oyo State, I condole with the immediate family of the Oba Dr. Balogun, the Olubadan-in-Council, the Oyo State Traditional Council and the people of Ibadanland.

“It is my prayer that God grants repose to the soul of our late monarch.”

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