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Pastor Sam Adeyemi rages over unnecessary charges by Nigerian banks

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8 years ago

February 23, 2016

Pastor, Sam Adeyemi, the Senior Pastor of Daystar Christian Centre, took to his twitter handle this morning to express his annoyance at Nigerian banks over their recent unnecessary charges on his personal account. He also shared his thoughts on how the government can get out of this present economic crisis

1. It's a bit annoying these days, when I get alerts for deductions (stamp duty, VAT) from my Nigeria bank accounts. #ChangeNigeria

— Sam Adeyemi (@sam_adeyemi) February 23, 2016

2. But they are just signs of the times, like the crash in the price of crude oil and the falling value of the Naira. #ChangeNigeria

— Sam Adeyemi (@sam_adeyemi) February 23, 2016

3. We need solutions and we may gain some wisdom from the way doctors approach serious ailments. #ChangeNigeria

— Sam Adeyemi (@sam_adeyemi) February 23, 2016

4. They give drugs to cure the root cause, and they give pain killers for immediate relief. #ChangeNigeria

— Sam Adeyemi (@sam_adeyemi) February 23, 2016

5. The managers of our economy need to adjust policies to give relief especially to most citizens. #ChangeNigeria

— Sam Adeyemi (@sam_adeyemi) February 23, 2016

6. The supply of limited foreign exchange should be rationed and the rates kept from spiraling out of control. #ChangeNigeria

— Sam Adeyemi (@sam_adeyemi) February 23, 2016

7. Nigerians must now create world-class goods and services for export. And that takes us to the root issues. #ChangeNigeria

— Sam Adeyemi (@sam_adeyemi) February 23, 2016

8. Today's problems were created by yesterday's lack of vision and issues from our history. #ChangeNigeria

— Sam Adeyemi (@sam_adeyemi) February 23, 2016

9. We must leverage our challenges to create a better future, so our children don't suffer a repeat. #ChangeNigeria

— Sam Adeyemi (@sam_adeyemi) February 23, 2016

10. We need to be world-class people and we need the right environment to produce world-class results. #ChangeNigeria

— Sam Adeyemi (@sam_adeyemi) February 23, 2016

11. IT SHOULD BE CLEAR TO ALL THAT OUR POLITICS CONTROLS OUR ECONOMY. #ChangeNigeria

— Sam Adeyemi (@sam_adeyemi) February 23, 2016

12. The ruling class worldwide uses political power to channel economic resources to benefit itself. #ChangeNigeria

— Sam Adeyemi (@sam_adeyemi) February 23, 2016

13. It is only in few countries that the ruling class has had the conscience to create development for the benefit of all. #ChangeNigeria

— Sam Adeyemi (@sam_adeyemi) February 23, 2016

14. In most developed countries, citizens have compelled the ruling class to serve the interests of all. #ChangeNigeria

— Sam Adeyemi (@sam_adeyemi) February 23, 2016

15. Many wish that the elite class in Africa would redeem itself but it is generally incapable of doing so. #ChangeNigeria

— Sam Adeyemi (@sam_adeyemi) February 23, 2016

16. About 30 years ago, Nigeria's president took on the ruling class. He has returned because his efforts were short-lived. #ChangeNigeria

— Sam Adeyemi (@sam_adeyemi) February 23, 2016

17. There is now a deep struggle within the ruling class. Some want to change things. Others don't want change. #ChangeNigeria

— Sam Adeyemi (@sam_adeyemi) February 23, 2016

18. Except citizens rise now to compel the ruling class to use resources to build world class infrastructure, #ChangeNigeria

— Sam Adeyemi (@sam_adeyemi) February 23, 2016

19. We may still be undeveloped 30 years from now. We may kill Goliath now, but Goliath has children. #ChangeNigeria

— Sam Adeyemi (@sam_adeyemi) February 23, 2016

20. How many African countries have changed in the time that the U.A.E has advanced? #ChangeNigeria

— Sam Adeyemi (@sam_adeyemi) February 23, 2016

21. We are up against a leadership culture & structure that fosters internal colonization, if not slavery. #ChangeNigeria

— Sam Adeyemi (@sam_adeyemi) February 23, 2016

22. Unleashing citizens' power at the elections, & compelling public office holders to serve is a must now. #ChangeNigeria

— Sam Adeyemi (@sam_adeyemi) February 23, 2016

23. Those in their teens, 20s & 30s must take responsibility to shift the balance of power in favour of citizens. #ChangeNigeria

— Sam Adeyemi (@sam_adeyemi) February 23, 2016

24. Don't accept mediocrity as your destiny. Expecting one political saviour to change your life is unrealistic. #ChangeNigeria

— Sam Adeyemi (@sam_adeyemi) February 23, 2016

25. Speak up. Educate your contemporaries on the need to shift power from rulers to citizens. #ChangeNigeria

— Sam Adeyemi (@sam_adeyemi) February 23, 2016

26. Demand for world class development, & the laws and projects that will make it possible. Nothing less. #ChangeNigeria

— Sam Adeyemi (@sam_adeyemi) February 23, 2016

27. Be the change. Start where you are. Be a world class person in character & the way you do your work. #ChangeNigeria

— Sam Adeyemi (@sam_adeyemi) February 23, 2016

28. And when next the elections come, let your votes speak loud and clear for development. #ChangeNigeria

— Sam Adeyemi (@sam_adeyemi) February 23, 2016

29. Change and development may not be easy, but they are very possible. Nigeria and Africa will rise. #ChangeNigeria

— Sam Adeyemi (@sam_adeyemi) February 23, 2016

30. And adults who have conscience must work to leave the country better than we met it. God will help us! #ChangeNigeria

— Sam Adeyemi (@sam_adeyemi) February 23, 2016