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Go After Financiers Of Insecurity, APC Chieftain Appeals To Tinubu, Security Agencies
Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun has appealed to President Bola Tinubu and the heads of security agencies in the country to go after those financing insecurity in the country.
Oyintiloye, a member of defunct APC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) made the appeal while speaking with newsmen on Sunday in Osogbo.
The APC Chieftain said that the recent attacks on Benue and Plateau states, where many innocent people were slaughtered, was pathetic and unacceptable.
Oyintiloye, a former lawmaker, said that as long as the bandits were still having access to food and ammunitions, it would be difficult to crush them.
He, however, said once sources of supply of the basic human needs and weapons are cut off by arresting those supplying the criminals, security agencies would be able to curtail activities of the insurgents.
Oyintiloye, who noted that criminals could not operate without support from certain quarters, challenged security agencies to work harder to identify the suppliers of weapons and operational vehicles, hard drugs among others to the bandits.
” The point is that to effectively combat insecurity in the country, it is important to target the individuals and entities that are bankrolling criminal activities and insurgencies.
” This, however, requires a multifaceted approach for high, including strengthening intelligence gathering and analysis, implementing robust anti-corruption measures, and fostering international cooperation to disrupt financial flows.
“And this is the area the security agencies need to beam their search lights.
“There is no doubt that the security agencies are doing their best and the result of their efforts is glaring for all to see but more needed to be done in exposing the sponsors this evil act”, he said.
Oyintiloye, who declared that incessant killings of innocent Nigerians should not be allowed to go on, unchallenged, saying that those using the insecurity to score political points against the President should be treated as enemies of the country.
The APC chieftain, who commended the President on his efforts to tackle insecurity l in the last two years, urged him to allow for public prosecution of the financiers of the bandits.
The former lawmaker urged the government to address our institutional framework, which has become very weak over time and has affected governance negatively, “our democratic value, and accountability.
“This resulted in high rates of unemployment, poverty, illiteracy, and lack of effective policing and weak criminal justice systems.”
According to him, “Arresting financiers of insurgency without addressing the issues of criminal justice by prosecuting them publicly might not yielded the needed results.”
He however expressed optimism that Nigeria will overcome its current security challenges.
for the frequent collapse of the grid, so as to, restore sanity to the power sector.
Oyintiloye, a member of the defunct APC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) also said that for the grid to have collapsed 12 times within a year shows that something is wrong somewhere.
” I believe that Presidential investigation into this matter will unravel what the problem is and the possible lasting solution to it.
” The country is blessed with all the resources needed to keep the grid running , then why the collapse all the time?
“The embarrassment must stop and sanity must be brought back to the power sector for the sake of our economy. If act of sabotage is involved, through investigation, that will be revealed,” he said.
Oyintiloye said that at the end of the investigation, anyone found culpable of sabotaging the efforts of the government in ensuring stable power supply must be made to face the consequences.
He also urged the minister of power, Adebayo Adelabu, to put in more effort in ensuring that those responsible for the maintenance of the grid were up to their responsibilities.
Oyintiloye said that since Nigerians were already paying so much for electricity, they should be allowed to enjoy the benefits.
On Sun, 1 Dec 2024, 11:22 am Bosun Oyintiloye,
Increase in cost of food items worrisome – Oyintiloye
Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a Cheiftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun, has said that the hike in food prices was becoming worrisome and unbearable for the masses in the country.
Oyintiloye, a member of the defunct APC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), said this while speaking with newsmen on Sunday in Osogbo.
The APC Cheiftain said that the hike in food prices had increased significantly, making it difficult for the masses to afford good meals.
He said there was an urgent need for the governments at all levels to come to the rescue of the masses by providing solutions to the challenge.
Oyintiloye said that cost of basic foodstuffs such as rice, beans, garri, semovita, yam flour, among others, were getting out of the reach of the masses, making them to eat whatever is available.
According to him, the rise in food prices is mostly caused by insecurity, high cost of transportation of the products, climate change, and the instability of the exchange rate of naira.
Oyintiloye, a former lawmaker, added that the astronomical rise in the food prices had battered the purchasing power of citizens, leading to uncertainty, an increase in poverty, and a high cost of living.
He said that with food as a primary resource for human survival, the government at every level should undertake tangible programmes to defeat hunger in the land.
According to him, a recent survey conducted by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) also confirmed that food prices have risen by over 100 per cent.
Oyintiloye said that the survey, which was the 2023/24 General Household Survey-Panel, commonly called (GHS-Panel), launched on Nov. 25, in Abuja, revealed that 65.8 per cent of the households were unable to eat healthy, nutritious, or preferred foods because of low income.
The APC Cheiftain said that while President Bola Tinubu-led administration was doing everything possible to bring down the food prices, many Nigerians were still struggling to eat three square meals.
Oyintiloye said that despite the food waiver policy being implemented by the federal government and the Central Bank’s intervention to curb inflation through the monetary policy, the prices of food were still on a very high side
“The exchange rate fluctuations further exacerbate this issue, particularly affecting the prices of imported food items
“The situation on the prices of food is becoming worrisome and extremely unbearable for the masses.
“Many households can no longer afford nutrition meals, while many are begging for survival. This is pathetic and no longer bearable for the masses. I urge Governors and the Federal government to intensify efforts and to stop further increase in the cost of food items. The situation may worsen, if factors leading to the increase are left unattended to, “he said.
Oyintiloye noted that the hike in food prices could worsen if immediate action was not taken to address the underlying factors driving food costs.
He urged the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission(FCCPC) to continue to uphold their mandate by protecting and promoting the interest and welfare of the consumers by reviewing economic activities to enhance quality product at competitive prices.
As the festive period was approaching, he also urged governments at all levels to set up markets where food could be bought at a subsidised rate by the citizens as a temporary measure.
“Federal Government and States should set up food markets for people to buy basic food items at subsidized rate to cushion the challenge, at least for this festive season,” he concluded.
On Mon, 18 Nov 2024, 1:01 pm Bosun Oyintiloye,
Ondo election: APC will win more states – Party Cheiftain
Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a Cheiftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun has said that the party’s victory in Saturday’s governorship election in Ondo state was an indication that more states, especially those in opposition parties will be won by APC in no distance time.
Oyintiloye, a member of the APC national campaign stakeholders engagement committee for the election, said this while reacting to the party’s victory in the Ondo governorship poll on Monday.
He said that with the overwhelming support and votes given to the party and its candidate, Gov. Lucky Ayedatiwa, by the electorate, states being controlled by the opposition, should be prepared for massive defeat during their elections.
Oyintiloye emphasised that the massive votes of 366,781 secured by All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate as against 117,845 by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, is a good indication, pointing towards APC’s victory in the next round of, off-cycle elections in other states.
According to him, just the way the electorate voted massively for APC in Edo, and now Ondo, other states being controlled by PDP, APGA and LP, should be ready to give way for the national ruling party.
Oyintiloye, a member of defunct APC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) said that the party’s landslide victory in the two states was also a pointer to the fact that the electorate and the masses still believe in the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu for the country.
He said that there was no doubt that the president was working day and night to revive He economy for the benefit of the masses.
“As it was predicted earlier that the massive votes that APC will receive during the election will shock opposition parties, especially PDP, has been fulfilled.
“This landslide victory shows that the masses and the electorate in Ondo state still have faith in APC and President Tinubu’s administration.
“This is a strong signal that others states where opposition parties are governing will be delivered to APC by the electorate.
“From Kogi to Edo and now in Ondo. Anambra is waiting with Ekiti and Osun coming last to the general elections. APC has become stronger under Tinubu and the string of successes the party has been recording since the inception of Tinubu’s presidency is an indication that people still believe in the party and its leaders,” Oyintiloye said.
While congratulating Ayedatiwa on his victory, Oyintiloye urged him to be magnanimous in victory and work assiduously in fulfilling his electoral promises
He said that with Ayedatiwa’s developmental blueprint for the state, Ondo would witness steady growth in the area of economic, infrastructure, health, education, agriculture, and rural community development, among others,
Oyintiloye , a former lawmaker, commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the smooth conduct of the election and for allowing free, fair, and credible election to take place.
He also thanked the electorate for conducting themselves peacefully and the security agencies for their sense of professionalism during the election.
On Sun, 3 Nov 2024, 12:28 pm Bosun Oyintiloye,
Ondo Election: APC massive votes will shock PDP – party Cheiftain
Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a Cheiftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has said the record massive votes and support the party will receive in the forthcoming governorship election in Ondo state will shock the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and other opposition parties in the state
Oyintiloye, a member of the APC national campaign stakeholders engagement committee for the election, said this while speaking with newsmen on Sunday, in Osogbo.
The party chieftain, who noted that Ondo is a Progressives state, said that the November 16 election would not be an exception, as APC is poised to record a landslide victory.
Oyintiloye , a member of defunct APC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) said that the party’s candidate, Lucky Ayedatiwa, is a man of vision, who had achieved a lot through his people’s oriented policies and programmes.
He said that Ondo State had witnessed a steady transformation in areas of health, education, agriculture, infrastructure, and rural community development, among others,within shortest time, Ayedatiwa assumed office.
Oyintiloye said that close to eight years that the APC had governed Ondo, the state had experienced transformation in an unprecedented manner.
Oyintiloye , a former lawmaker, urged the electorate to come out en mass to give massive votes to APC to shock the opposition parties as a confirmation of the quality leadership of the incumbent governor.
” That is no doubt, the election is going to be free, fair, and peaceful, and APC will win with a clear-cut margin.
“The electorate will never allow the state to go backwards, and that is why they will come out peacefully to vote for APC.
” There is no magic about it. APC will win massively, and the opposition parties will be shocked.
” Our committee, under the leadership of his Excellency, Gov Abdullahi Sule of Nassarawa State, will approach the task ahead with due diligence”, he said.
Oyintiloye, however, appealed to the electorate to be peaceful and orderly before and after the election.
He said the election should not be seen as a do or die affair. Adding all political gladiators in the election should abide by the rules of the game.
On Wed, 16 Oct 2024, 4:26 pm Bosun Oyintiloye,
Oyetola will contest, win Osun 2026 governorship election -APC cheiftain
Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has said that a former governor of the state, Mr Gboyega Oyetola, would contest and win 2026 governorship election in the state.
Oyintiloye, while speaking with newsmen on Wednesday in Osogbo, said that Oyetola stands the first right of refusal of the APC 2026 governorship ticket
He said that Oyetola, who is currently serving as the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, is well prepared than ever to end the reign of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led administration in the state come 2026.
Oyintiloye, a former lawmaker, also said in preparation for the task ahead, Oyetola has commenced consultation with major stakeholders to evaluate, appraise, the strength and the challenges of the APC across local government areas of the state ahead of the election.
He further explained that Oyetola was doing that to to further brighten the chances of APC and to make it a more formidable platform going into the next election.
“This strategic framework will serve as a guide in defining our vision and goals as a party.
“We are more than prepared to wrestle power from PDP in 2026, and people of the state are eagerly waiting to see that happening.
“Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola will contest and win the 2026 governorship election in Osun.
“He holds the right of first refusal. and he is already doing his background work.
“.He has commenced consultation, looking at the strength and challenges before us as a party.
“He is prepared and he is going back to Oke Fia Government House in 2026,” Oyintiloye said.
Speaking on why Oyetola remains the best candidate for APC at the next governorship poll in Osun, Oyintiloye said during his four-year tenure, Osun state witnessed steady transformation in areas of health, education, agriculture, infrastructure, rural community development, among others.
According to him, despite the fact that the federal allocation at that time was meagre, Oyetola, leveraging rich experience garnered from both the private and public sectors over the years, was able to utilise the available resources in such a way that all the sectors felt positive impacts.
He said that the achievements of Oyetola in the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy in less than two years was highly commendable through a substantial increment in revenue generation, strategic investment in port infrastructure for efficiency and accessibility, adoption of national single window Initiative aimed at facilitating efficiency trade processing.
” These is a further testimony to his ability to perform in any given assignment”, he said.
Oyintiloye called on APC members of in the state to remain united and support Oyetola towards the quest to win the next governorship poll in the state.
On Sun, 13 Oct 2024, 11:57 am Bosun Oyintiloye,
Don’t incite Nigerians into violence. APC Chieftain urges politicians
Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a Cheiftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun, has appealed to politicians to guard against utterances that could incite Nigerians into violent protest against the government.
Oyintiloye said that any politicians who might be hiding under the current temporary hardship in the country to incite the masses against the constituted authorities should be regarded as an enemy of the country.
The APC Cheiftain made the remarks while speaking with newsmen on Sunday in Osogbo.
Oyintiloye, a member of the defunct APC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) said that what President Bola Tinubu,needed at this period was prayers and the support of all Nigerians to enable him stabilise the economy for the benefit of the masses.
He said that the economic challenges the country was passing through required the understanding and collaborative approach towards finding lasting solutions to them and not inciteful comment that could lead to public unrest.
Oyintiloye, a former lawmaker, who noted that the president was doing everything humanly possible to turn the economy around, say it would amount to being unpatriotic for anyone, no matter highly placed to incite the masses into a protest.
He called on the security agencies to be alert and ensure that anyone who is attempting to incite the masses to cause havoc in the country was made to face the law.
“There is no doubt that the economy is not in its best shape, but this is just temporary.
” The president is working assiduously to ensure that the economy is brought back to shape for Nigerians to enjoy.
“While we are waiting for that, I do not think inciting the masses against the government is the best way to go.
“I will strongly advise those politicians who are calling people to protest against the government to desist or be ready to face the law,” he said.
Oyintiloye appealed to Nigerians to be patient, adding that the effect of some of the policies of government may be harsh at the moment, predicting that the outcome would be better for all.
On Sun, 29 Sept 2024, 10:13 am Bosun Oyintiloye,
Give Tinubu more time, and challenges will soon be over, APC Cheiftain to Nigerians
Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a Cheiftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has urged Nigerians to give President Bola Tinubu a little time to address the economic challenges in the country.
Oyintiloye, a member of the defunct APC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), said that with a little patience, all the challenges Nigerians were passing through would be a thing of the past
He said this while speaking with newsmen on Sunday in Osogbo.
Oyintiloye, who acknowledged the fact that Nigerians were passing through a tough time, said the president was not also sleeping over it but rather working day and night to fix the economy.
The APC Cheiftain also appealed to Nigerians to remember that the economic crisis the country was passing through was not created by the president but rather it was an inherited, aged long economic crisis
He, however, said that all the economic policies that the president was putting in place might look tough but were put in place to put the country on the path of economic prosperity.
Oyintiloye, a former lawmaker, said that Tinubu assumed office when the economic was nosediving, which required systemic reforms and understanding of Nigerians.
He said that while the president was gradually fixing the economy, he needed the patience, prayers, and support of all Nigerians to get things done.
Oyintiloye, who noted that the president’s economic policies had started to show results, said that though they were minimal, the future might be less challenging
He said that with the president’s focus on economic reforms and diversification, he was championing policies aimed at revitalising other sectors of the economy, particularly agriculture, manufacturing, technology, marine, and blue economy
Oyintiloye said that Tinubu had launched the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP), which would help stimulate economic growth through targeted investments and reforms.
“Several initiatives are being implemented to improve the business environment, attract foreign direct investment, and support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
” With a little patience, things will be well again, and Nigeria will rise again,” he said.Give Tinubu more time, and challenges will soon be over, APC Cheiftain to Nigerians
Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a Cheiftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has urged Nigerians to give President Bola Tinubu a little time to address the economic challenges in the country.
Oyintiloye, a member of the defunct APC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), said that with a little patience, all the challenges Nigerians were passing through would be a thing of the past
He said this while speaking with newsmen on Sunday in Osogbo.
Oyintiloye, who acknowledged the fact that Nigerians were passing through a tough time, said the president was not also sleeping over it but rather working day and night to fix the economy.
The APC Cheiftain also appealed to Nigerians to remember that the economic crisis the country was passing through was not created by the president but rather it was an inherited, aged long economic crisis
He, however, said that all the economic policies that the president was putting in place might look tough but were put in place to put the country on the path of economic prosperity.
Oyintiloye, a former lawmaker, said that Tinubu assumed office when the economic was nosediving, which required systemic reforms and understanding of Nigerians.
He said that while the president was gradually fixing the economy, he needed the patience, prayers, and support of all Nigerians to get things done.
Oyintiloye, who noted that the president’s economic policies had started to show results, said that though they were minimal, the future might be less challenging
He said that with the president’s focus on economic reforms and diversification, he was championing policies aimed at revitalising other sectors of the economy, particularly agriculture, manufacturing, technology, marine, and blue economy
Oyintiloye said that Tinubu had launched the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP), which would help stimulate economic growth through targeted investments and reforms.
“Several initiatives are being implemented to improve the business environment, attract foreign direct investment, and support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
” With a little patience, things will be well again, and Nigeria will rise again,” he said.
On Fri, 27 Sept 2024, 4:04 pm Bosun Oyintiloye,
Oyintiloye Eulogies Oyetola at 70
Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a Cheiftain of All Progressives Congress in Osun state, has felicitated with the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, on his 70th birthday anniversary.
Oyintiloye, in a congratulatory message made available to the press in Osogbo, described the Minister as a visionary and a respected leader, who is living a life of simplicity and rendering selfless service to the people.
According to him, the Minister, a former governor of the state, is worthy of celebration, having justified the purpose for which he was elected.
He said Oyetola’s comportment inspired confidence in the hearts of Osun people through his developmental programmes and people oriented policies during his tenure as the governor.
” There is no doubt that during his administration as the governor, he embarked on different developmental strides, which included massive revitalisation and upgrading of 332 primary health facilities.
” Infrastructure development through construction and rehabilitated road networks across the nine federal constituencies of the state,” he said.
Oyintiloye also noted that Oyetola’s administration was responsible and responsive to public yearning at all levels.
According to him, as a former governor, he also embarked on the dredging of waterways to tackle flooding, massive road construction, rehabilitation, as well as active intervention on security of lives and property, among others.
Oyintiloye also noted that one of the attributes that Oyetola displayed as a responsible leader was fulfilment of promises.
He said the minister advances the pace of good governance for the masses through commitment to human development and capacity building by empowering youths through various schemes of social intervention programmes for vulnerable groups, as well as prompt payment of salaries and pension.
Oyintiloye said that other important sectors also witnessed major
unprecedented transformation in the area of health, education, agriculture, infrastructure, and rural community development, which boosted the state’s economic index and 6 the social well-being of the people.
“Despite the fact that the federal allocation at that time was meager, Oyetola, due to his rich experience from both private and public sectors, was able to utilise the meager resources in such a way that every sector was touched which affected the lives of the masses in the state positively.
“Oyetola is worthy of celebration more than ever before because he has shown uncommon leadership by managing socio-economic affairs of the state.
” Fulfilling his electoral promises in the face of dwindling resources and further consolidating the developmental stride during his administration,” he said.
“With Oyetola at the helm of affairs in osun, it is clear to all, even the doubting Thomases, that Osun is in safe hands of a progressive gentleman and committed leader whose sole interest is the uplifting of the people.
” In the ministry he was assigned to by the president , he is significantly boosting the country’s economy by redefining sustainable growth in the gross domestic product (GDP) to serve as an alternative source of revenue generation for the country by unlocking the potentials in the ministry to revamp dwindling economy and reduce over dependency on crude oil”, he said.
Oyintiloye also congratulated Alhaja Kafayat; the wife of the minister, members of his immediate family, and professional and political associates on his birthday celebration and wished him many more successful years ahead.
On Sun, 22 Sept 2024, 9:41 pm Bosun Oyintiloye,
Edo Election: A call to enchantment of the democracy
I wish to humbly congratulate the Edo State Governor elect Senator Monday Okpebholo and the people of the state after a serious tight contest. Your victory with a large majority has filled me with immense joy. It is overlong success and deserved victory for the democracy.
I also wish to congratulate Edo people for the peaceful elections and for turning out in large numbers to exercise their constitutional right. Edo made us proud and as brought a beacon of hope to our subsequent elections in All Progressives Congress, and it is the demonstration of love of the masses to the re-engineering of national economy for the betterment of the populace.
The challenges ahead are now to develop a blueprint strategies template to achieve sustainable development growth in the area of economy and social rejuvenation toward prosperity
The victory is a call to duty by enhancing massive infrastructure development and progressive policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, deepen the democratic value, advancement of social democracy, and guaranteeing of better life and prosperity for all.
May the Almighy God grant you wisdom, courage, and good health as you preside over the affairs of Edo state.
E-Signed
Hon.Olatunbosun Oyintiloye
On Sun, 8 Sept 2024, 11:02 am Bosun Oyintiloye,
Act quickly, save masses from hardship, APC chieftain appeals to Tinubu
Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun has appealed to President Bola Tinubu, to act very quickly and save the masses from further hardship.
Oyintiloye, a former lawmaker said that the suffering Nigerians were passing through at the moment has made it mandatory for the President to act faster and employ strategies that would bring instant reprieve.
The APC Chieftain, while speaking with newsmen on Sunday in Osogbo, although expressed confidence in President Tinubu’s ability to ameliorate the suffering of the masses, he however suggested that strategies that would bring instant relief should be adopted.
Oyintiloye, a member of the defunct APC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), also noted the economic hardship the masses were currently going through due to the increase in pump prices which has led to the rise in prices of food stuffs, as well as, rise in electricity tariff, cost of cooking gas, among others thus making life unbearable for Nigerians.
He said the recent increment in the pump price has worsened the hardship Nigerian masses were contending with, further said “Nigerians are hopeful that there will be positive turn around in the country but measures to achieve this must be accelerated.
“There is no doubt that the president is doing everything humanly possible to ameliorate the suffering of the masses, but a faster approach must be considered.
“The president should ensure that every bureaucratic bottleneck that is impeding the swift implementation of policies that will put smiles on the faces of the masses is removed.
“The economic suffering the masses are currently going through is becoming unbearable and the president must act fast.”
Oyintiloye also urged the president to address the delay in the implementation of the suspension of customs duties and taxes on imported food items two months after the initiative was announced.
The ex lawmaker also said since the initiative was said to be part of measures to combat rising food inflation across the country, there should not be any delay in its implementation.
Oyintiloye, recalled that on August 7, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, assured that the implementation of the policy would commence the following week once the guidelines were ready, lamenting that up till now, the policy was yet to be implemented
He said, “There no doubt that the president is passionate and willing to put smiles on the faces of the masses but those who are in charge of implementing these policies should not be seen as road blocks.
“The president gave a directive to
the authorities of the Nigeria Customs Services that a 150-day duty-free window to allow the importation of maize, husked brown rice, and wheat and almost two months after this is yet to be implemented.
“That is not good enough. The president cannot be every where and that is why his foot soldiers must be proactive in taking steps to achieve the president’s desire.
“The masses are angry and hungry. And that is why all measures to ameliorate this should be implemented very quickly.”
He appealed to people responsible for the drafting of the guidelines for the implementation of the policy to do the needful, adding that the initiative, when implemented would crash food prices without affecting local production.
He urged Nigerians to continue supporting the President, saying that all the policies implemented at the moment might seem painful but would be of great benefits in the long run.
