{"id":8104,"date":"2026-11-03T19:45:46","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T19:45:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/03\/dont-oppress-with-your-privilege-makinde-tells-elites\/"},"modified":"2026-11-03T19:45:46","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T19:45:46","slug":"dont-oppress-with-your-privilege-makinde-tells-elites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/03\/dont-oppress-with-your-privilege-makinde-tells-elites\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t oppress with your privilege \u2014 Makinde tells elites"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"650\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Dont-oppress-with-your-privilege-\u2014-Makinde-tells-elites.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Seyi Makinde\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Dont-oppress-with-your-privilege-\u2014-Makinde-tells-elites.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.vanguardngr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Seyi-Makinde-2-300x162.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gov. Seyi Makinde has urged privileged and influential Nigerians to use their resources to uplift society rather than oppress others.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Makinde made the call on Tuesday in Ibadan during the inauguration of the Joseph and Esther Homes for Senior Citizens.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The inauguration also included the launch of a book, \u2018Built from the Break\u2019, authored by renowned Nollywood actress Shola Shobowale.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The governor congratulated Shobowale, the founder of the\u00a0home, describing her vision as quiet but deeply impactful.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He said the initiative, which provides a safe, secure and dignified environment for the elderly, reinforces the traditional African value of caring for parents and senior citizens.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He described the home as an extraordinary gesture inspired by Shobowale\u2019s love for her parents and concern for the elderly.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He noted that while public attention often gravitates toward large and visible projects, initiatives that directly improve lives often have the most enduring impact.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Makinde also commended the actress for writing the book, noting that publishing a book requires courage, discipline and commitment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He announced that the access road to the home would be rehabilitated and fitted with solar-powered streetlights to improve accessibility and comfort for the home\u2019s residents.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanguardngr.com\/2026\/11\/dont-oppress-with-your-privilege-makinde-tells-elites\/\">Don\u2019t oppress with your privilege \u2014 Makinde tells elites<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanguardngr.com\/\">Vanguard News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Source: <\/p>\n<div class=\"nSourse\">Vanguard News<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gov. Seyi Makinde has urged privileged and influential Nigerians to use their resources to uplift society rather than oppress others. 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