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 Looking for those who have destroyed or are destroying Nigeria?  Find the lists of National Honours Recipients. 

 In all organizations, it is the HR Department's work that impacts all other departments massively because of the people.  HR Managers in organizations can be classified into various categories using their attitudes to change.  Firstly, those who come in and see everything perfect and no room for improvement.  Secondly, those who come in, see room for improvement but are afraid to mention the shortcoming.  Thirdly, those who come in, see room for improvement, mention it and stop there.  Fourthly, those who come in, see room for improvement, talk about it, take little steps at improvement, when challenged, and withdraw back into their shells.  Finally, those who come in, see room for improvement, talk about it, get a buy in and take actions that move the organization forward in the reduction of waste thereby improving profitability.  Generally, there are HR Managers who impact organizations and others who come in in darkness and leave in darkness.  The Big question, as a professiona

 Looking for a Country whose Citizens have shifted their responsibilities to God and now live carelessly?  Find a country called Nigeria. 

 Looking for a country who's Rulers are irresponsible and don't care about the suffering of citizens?  Find a country called Nigeria. 

 Now that it is apparent that the ASUU strike shall be suspended in a few days, there is a need to make some pervasive statements as regards this unfortunate SAGA.  Firstly, the Federal Government forgot to realize that she is not only an employer but also a Regulator.  Secondly, the Federal Ministry of Employment civil servants either failed to advise the Minister or he refused to accept the correct position of things as regards the proper procedure in trade disputes settlement in Nigeria by law.  Thirdly, ASUU made the mistake of negotiating with the wrong parties.  Fourthly, the professional body saddled with the responsibility for regulating Personnel practice as always maintained a golden silence.  Finally, it is hoped that all parties would have learnt something against tomorrow especially ignored resources. 

 Looking for a country whose Rulers consistently put the Cart before the Horse OR Speaking before Thinking? Fin

 There was this company I worked that the Union forced management to 20% deduction on contributory pension but did not remit these deductions to any Pension Fund Administrator (PFA). When I joined, Management agreed that I sign an undertaking with the external auditors that management will pay quarterly deductions monthly in addition  to the current month deductions. However, when it was time to effect the remittance, the Management back tracked on the undertaking. My insistence in the remittances cost I my job with the company. The good news however, after I left, may be for fear of the trouble I could cause the company, Management started the implementation of the undertaking till date.

 A leader who cannot make sacrifice is  irresponsible. All the members of NASS are irresponsible. QED