By Vivian Onyebukwa
The chief executive officer of Pharmatex Group of Companies, Joseph Ebowusim, has become the pioneer patron of Lagos State War Against Indicipline (WAI) Brigade Command.
The Lagos State Commander of WAI Brigade, Fredrick Otuokpayeubo, during the decoration ceremony, stated that the choice of Ebowusim as the patron is as a result of his service to humanity and the brigade. “He will establish a legacy for generations to see, which will remain in the institute”, Otuokpayeubo said.
In his speech, Ebowusim said that his interest in WAI Brigade is a result of his family background. He said: “I come from a disciplined family. I got trained and disciplined by my parents which shaped my life. I believe in discipline even in my company here. That’s why I joined WAI to promote discipline. When you are not disciplined, you can’t discipline others”.
He promised to catch them young by bringing children together and start changing their lives to become disciplined.
He stated that discipline is a sacrifice, which is very necessary in the life of every individual. “I will go to any length to ensure the continuous promotion of discipline. Discipline is life. I will provide vehicle for them to ease their movements. I will also make sure I contribute my quota to develop an empty land donated to them by one of our patrons to make the place one of the permanent base for WAI Brigade.”
Ebowusim rated the level of discipline in Nigeria as low, which is why corruption thrives in the country. According to him, “discipline in Nigeria is nothing, it is very low compared to other countries of the world where I have been to. It is not that corruption are not found there, but minimal. Where there is corruption, there won’t be any progress in anything we are doing. Nigeria needs a change from the government and individuals. Discipline is a good command and important. We should tell ourselves the truth and help ourselves.”
He urged the masses to be hardworking, adding that though the government is working hard, but they need to try harder.
The director, sales and marketing, Pharmatex Nigeria Ltd, George Friday described Ebowusim as a man of many perspectives, who is also active, able and ready to serve.
Friday, who is a pharmacist, appreciated WAI for the good work they are doing in the country saying: “Discipline is what we need in this country”.
WAI Brigade (WAI) is the volunteer arm of National Orientation Agency (NOA)