…with 50 articles to prevent online abuses
Mr. Rotimi Onadipe, CEO of Onadipe Technologies, has released this year’s edition of Internet Safety Magazine, which helps in tackling internet abuse among youths and the society at large.
In this edition, Onadipe explains how to prevent internet fraud, cyber terrorism, cyber bullying, pornography and cybersex addiction, online gaming addiction, screen addiction, among others.
In his opening remarks in this edition, Onadipe said internet abuse is a real problem in today’s society, adding that through his research and counseling experience, he discovered that “when internet abuse is not properly controlled or prevented, it leads to other social vices e.g indecent dressing, prostitution, pre-marital sexual activities, rape, pedophilia, cultism, money rituals, drug addiction, among others.”
“In today’s technology age, the menace of internet abuse had done incalculable damage to many lives and the society at large. Many homes have broken, many lives traumatized, businesses crashed, ministries folded up, many individuals and companies have lost their reputations, while a large number of youths have been jailed for various internet-related crimes.”
There are over 50 articles in the magazine written by Rotimi Onadipe, published by over 300 news media organizations around the world and read by thousands of people. Among the articles written by Onadipe to educate the public on how to avoid online dangers include, 10 tips to avoid social media addiction as a child of God, Cybercrime: the greatest challenge of the Nigerian youths in today’s digital age, How to overcome pornography addiction in today’s technology age, The dangerous effect of online gaming and social media addiction on the academic performance of Nigerian youths, 20 tips to avoid social media addiction as a teenager, How to protect your children online, Hushpuppi saga: A wake-up call for public awareness about Business Email Compromise (BEC) scams, How to prevent the spread of fake news and misinformation in today’s Internet age, among others.
To indicate the positive effect of previous magazines and the training of the publisher, Professor Anna Droll, President, Kairos Global Missions in the US, writes how she interviewed Mr. Onadipe for her research project for a PhD at the Fuller Theological Seminary, USA.
She says, “Onadipe’s report of the roles of dreams and visions in directing his steps toward his current work was quiet amazing. She added that, of the 77 interviews and 137 written surveys gathered, Onadipe’s interview is one of the most remarkable.”
Also, Dr Felix Ajiola of the Department of History and Strategic Studies of the University of Lagos says, “Cybercrime is one of the nefarious and illicit phenomena gaining momentum among youths globally. The obnoxious act has greatly affected the image of Nigeria in the global community, but Pastor Rotimi Onadipe is at the forefront of social reengineering. As a patriotic stakeholder for an ideal society predicated on honesty, godliness, hardwork and responsibility, he has contributed tremendously in the fight against internet abuse, illicit activities and fraudulent practices rampant among some unscrupulous youths in Nigeria.”
Also, the member representing Ogbomoso North and Chairman House Committee on Women Affairs and Community Development in the Oyo State House of Assembly, Honourable Bimbo Olawumi Oladeji, admits that “In today’s digital age, people spend countless hours throughout the day on social media, and at the end of the day have absolutely nothing productive to show for it. Pastor Onadipe and his team have, however, come up with strategies to prevent this online abuse which include research, counseling, educating the public on the dangers and lasting solutions to internet abuse and cyber crimes, rehabilitation and empowerment of repentant cybercriminals through vocational training.”
Professor Emmanuel O. Inyama from Imo State University, Owerri says “Onadipe has proved to be a pacesetter and a patriotic citizen. He is a man of God who desires to save the lives of Nigerian youths through the fight against internet abuse, cyber crimes and other related matters. Other Nigerians are urged to emulate him.”
Dr. Sunday Adelaja (DSA) who is the Founder, Embassy of the Blessed Kingdom of God for All Nations in Ukraine says “Rotimi Onadipe is a very interesting person that is tackling one of the most serious problems that Nigeria has ever faced. What I feel is that the western people and Americans need to get in touch with Onadipe’s ministry so that they can work together. This ministry also needs to partner with all embassies in Nigeria, the Presidency in Nigeria, every state government, FBI, CIA, Interpole and all organizations fighting cyber crimes in the world.”
Professor Kenneth Uzoeshi from Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rivers State says “Internet Abuse Awareness and Prevention Project powered by Onadipe Technologies is timely considering the rate of social vices among our youths today. Some of the causes include peer group influence, corruption, social media influence, most religious leaders preaching prosperity instead of salvation and morality. If every religious leader should preach salvation and morality, our youths will begin to learn the consequences of such vices.”
Dr. Bemi Kala from Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Yola, Adamawa State says “Onadipe Technologies has well outlined objectives. These objectives are achievable with the support of individuals and various agencies of government at all levels. Let us support the organization with the best we can afford to minimize the effects of internet abuse among the general population.”
Professor Okee Okoro from the Department of Library and Information Science, Imo State University, Owerri says “Onadipe’s project on internet abuse awareness & prevention is timely and efficacious. While efforts are being put to punish perpetrators, we believe that education/orientation of persons on how these untoward crimes are achieved and or can be avoided/curtailed becomes germane which is more like a stitch in time that saves nine. This is exactly what Rotimi Onadipe and his team are doing.”
Mr. Tony Olabode, a media consultant based in Ibadan says “This is a loudable project. It is a good thing to have someone with zeal to tackle this menace called internet abuse. I want to appeal to Oyo State Government, the Hon. Commissioner of Information and others to take up this matter as a matter of urgency because this organization is based in Ibadan, the pace-setter state.”
Mr. Gbemi Tijani, a health researcher, trainer and communication consultant says “I have known Rotimi Onadipe since 2016 and I have gained a lot from his wide experience on internet abuse and crime prevention. Onadipe had followed up his cyber-captives to the prisons through his counseling and rehabilitation programmes. A number of them have relinquished internet crimes locally and internationally. Internet safety magazine is a magazine that will change the lives of our youths in today’s digital age.”
Professor Ajibade Babson from Cross River University of Technology says “Onadipe’s articles and interviews on how internet users can prevent themselves from falling victim are very informative and educative. My advice to the government is to partner with organizations like this and bring the project to primary, secondary and tertiary institutions while also including it in citizenship components of General Studies Curriculum. Nigerian youths need to discard the get-rich-quick syndrome made popular by social media miscreants and prosperity preachers.”
Professor Sheriffdeen A. Tella, Chairman/CEO OOU Ventures, Olabisi Onabanjo University says “It is this kind of organization that Nigeria needs at this point in time and it deserves moral and financial support from all and sundry, particularly from the international agencies. Internet abuse is very rampant among youths in secondary and tertiary institutions. A fight against such social vices must be comprehensive, cohesive and timely. So, organizations like this needs encouragement and support.”
Mr. Henry Oduenyi, Publisher of The Nigerian Voice says “Internet Abuse Awareness and Prevention Project powered by Onadipe Technologies is today’s child of necessity. It is both a noble and novel ideas meant to guide, educate and inform the public of the inherent dangers and of course benefits of the internet technology. The Nigerian Voice has in the last seven years availed its platform to the initiator of this project, Mr. Rotimi Onadipe for advocacy and general outreach to the public. My humble confession is that the publications have attracted enormous readership to our website. We are proud to be associated with this great idea.”
Mr. Abiodun Lawal, CEO Knowledge Cite Education Services Ltd says “I have been to various seminars, training programs and lectures organized by Pastor Rotimi Onadipe, especially for youths in various public and private institutions in Nigeria. I have personally benefited a lot from such programs and now passing the knowledge to youths in my community.”
Mrs. Taiwo Olanrewaju from Nigerian Tribune says “Internet Abuse Awareness and Prevention Project powered by Onadipe Technologies is an all-encompassing programme aimed to rid our society of internet abuse, assist the youth to be morally sound and find the right footing in life. It is a project every family, most especially the government should embrace; more so that it catches the children young and places them on the right path in life.”
Professor Kayode Olu Ijaduola from Tai Solarin University of Education says “What an incredible privilege it has been to have one of the greatest minds of our time dedicated to internet abuse awareness and prevention. I will always be indebted and forever thankful for Mr. Rotimi Onadipe’s contributions, contributions that will continue to be relevant and impact the lives of thousands of people for many years to come.”
Shivani Ramsagar, a Cyber Security Consultant from Kratical Tech Private Ltd. in India says “Internet Abuse Awareness & Prevention Project powered by Onadipe Technologies is a really nice initiative. Spreading awareness is utmost important. Rotimi Onadipe’s articles are well summarised and his work is highly knowledge imparting and simple to understand.”
Professor Ebenezer Arifalo, a retired Professor of Forestry, Economics and Policy says “All the articles and videos of Rotimi Onadipe’s project are sufficiently good illustrations for internet abuse awareness and prevention. I wish to encourage Onadipe to think, how to take the project to government’s corridor.”
Professor Isaac Sammani Rabo Butswat from National Open University of Nigeria, Kaduna says “The plans and purposes of the CEO Onadipe Technologies are great and godly. All people of good will should support the organization in whatever ways within the ambit of the law of the land.”
Mr. Oyeboade Oyewole, Coordinator, Reportorial, Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State says “I have never come across a man so passionate, so consistent and so strong about a vision which looks daunting and mountainous as Mr. Rotimi Onadipe, CEO Onadipe Technologies. With his insightful analysis and deep understanding of issues, it is very clear that he is well grounded on how to curb and control internet abuse which has become a burdensome appendage of our society. Therefore, Mr. Onadipe’s internet abuse awareness and prevention project is a timely vision to secure our society and most especially the youth.”
Professor Basden Onwubere from College of Medicine, University of Nigeria says “The invention of the internet brought marked and appreciable improvement in communications and information dissemination. Unfortunately, certain individuals have determined to use it for fraudulent purposes. The CEO of Onadipe Technologies, Mr. Rotimi Onadipe is highly appreciated for fighting this abuse and criminal tendencies.”
Professor Adeleye Anifowose from School of Earth and Mineral Sciences, Federal University of Technology, Akure says “The vision of the CEO of Onadipe Technologies, Mr. Rotimi Onadipe is clear and the mission is achievable, particularly with reference to some Nigerian youngsters who have found deep rooted interest in unwholesome activities that have tarnished the image of this country.”
BENEFICIARIES’ FEEDBACK:
One of the beneficiaries of the magazine and training, Gbemisola Onadipe, said “Before I became a minister of God, I used to spend a lot of time on social media. In fact, I was a First Class addict until I went through my husband’s counseling and rehabilitation programme on internet abuse awareness and prevention. After the seminar, I was able to develop my songwriting talent. Since then, I have composed over 2,000 music tracks as I am now more productive.”
James. E. said “The counseling and rehabilitation programme I went through under the leadership of the CEO of Onadipe Technologies changed my life from being a pornography addict, game addict and masturbator to a lover of books, research, informative and educative videos which have really helped me academically. Most importantly, it was through this organisation that I surrendered my life to Christ.”
Adeyemo E.O said “Onadipe Technologies has saved many young minds (including myself) from life nibbling mistakes – helping to see the right path to follow at the right time. This ministry synergizes between the spiritual and civilization – building a world of computer informed minds, yet without fraudulence but knowing its evils and how to curb them.”
Adeyemi Ayomide Wilfred said “I was addicted to internet and pornography but through this ministry, I received effective counseling on how to focus on the positive aspects of the internet and I got the right direction on my career. Now I have learned many things through the internet e.g. playing of guitar, programming & professional studies. I also got my first job with a reputable company through the internet.”
Oladunsoye Helen said “I was so addicted to social media to an extent that I was recognised as the best social networker in my school. My addiction to social media also made me to connect to wrong people but after I attended a seminar on internet abuse awareness and prevention under the leadership of the CEO of Onadipe Technologies, I learnt a lot on how to overcome social media addiction. Sir, please I will like this project to be established in several platforms so that youths all over the world will have access to it.”
Ayodele Ifeoluwa said “By God’s grace I attended the internet abuse awareness and prevention seminar of this ministry. Through the seminar I learnt how to avoid social media abuse and addiction as a child of God, particularly how to be consistent in my quiet time. I also learnt how to stay safe online.”
Mrs. Oluwasola Boluwatife said “The internet abuse awareness and prevention seminar I attended under the ministry of Pastor Onadipe was an eye opener for me. I gained a lot from the seminar and by God’s grace I was able to curb my addiction to social media and my kids’ addiction to TV, phones and other media.”
Abolore Sholuade said “I attended the internet safety seminar organized by the CEO of Onadipe Technologies and through the seminar I learnt how to talk to God before checking my phone. Also, it was through the seminar that I discovered that overuse of social media could destroy one’s marriage and relationship with God.”
Emmanuel Adeyinka said “It is a privilege to have someone like Pastor Onadipe in this generation focusing on this aspect of life. He is someone who perfectly understands the necessity to orientate and sensitize youths and adults about the implications of excessive use of internet. I have been able to sit under his tutelage and he has been a blessing to me and so many people both within and outside the country.”
Fasanya Favour said “The articles written by the CEO of Onadipe Technologies have enlightened me on the effect of internet and social media as a tool for development. I must commend our counselor, Pastor Onadipe for proferring practical solutions to this menace of internet abuse. As a victim of exposure to unhealthy content, I am able to relate more to one of the articles written by our counselor titled “Rape epidemic: a destructive effect of online pornography addiction in the technology age”. To curb online pornography addiction and other sexual vices which are now prevalent among adults, young adults and even minors, there is a great need to heavily censor what is shown on the internet and set up a sustainable programme to rehabilitate those who have fallen into this vicious bondage. Sir, I truly appreciate your stance against online pornography addiction. I am assured that deliverance is on the way for all youths.”
Comrade Bukunmi Omotola Daramola said “Pastor Onadipe’s ministry on internet abuse awareness and prevention has helped me immensely to have total control over internet temptation and addiction. His ministry has unequivocally inculcated into the lives of so many people both home and abroad the habit of using the internet legally and void of crimes. I hereby recommend this ministry to all so that you can have a better understanding on how to use the internet legally and judiciously without addiction or abuse.”
Comrade Temitope Odelade said “I first met the CEO of Onadipe Technologies about 9 years ago. I was under his mentorship and I attended several seminars with many other youths. Those seminars really enhanced my knowledge about the dangers of internet abuse and the counseling I received helped me to be disciplined and devote my time to something that is more profitable. By God’s grace, now I have total control over my phone.”
Joseph Nnamdi said “Two years ago I was addicted to social media and it really affected my spiritual life. I was also addicted to watching ungodly videos and pornography but to the glory of God, through the seminars, counseling and rehabilitation programmes of Onadipe Technologies on internet abuse prevention, I have learned so many things and by the grace of God, I am now free.”
Olusola Odunayo Daramola said “I have gained a lot through the exposition, teachings and counseling programs of Pastor Onadipe. Fraudulent activities of scammers on the internet are exposed to me through his seminars and this has helped me not to fall prey to internet scams.”
Oluwadamilola Oniodje said “I have learnt a lot from Pastor Rotimi Onadipe’s ministry and knowledge; spiritual knowledge, physical knowledge, most especially life coaching enlightenment. As a young lady who has been under mentorship and gaining knowledge for years under this ministry, I am bold to say I am growing in the Lord and will continue to grow to be a destiny fulfilling positive christian role model.”
Precious Fasanya said “internet safety project, powered by Onadipe Technologies has been a blessing over the years. The exposure on how to handle internet without abusing it has inculcated a moral attitude within. One thing I also love is the fact that we were enlightened on communicating with God before reaching out to our phones daily, setting priorities right and positive use of the internet.”
Deborah Amole said “I learnt a lot through the counseling and rehabilitation programmes of this ministry. Pastor Onadipe has written and published many articles to educate youths and internet users all over the world on how to stay safe online. Through the articles I have been enlightened more about how children of God backslide as a result of their addiction to social media. I am overwhelmed by those informative and educative articles. May God strengthen you more to make more positive impacts in the lives of we youths in Jesus name Amen.”
Henry Chukwuleta said “By the special grace of God, I am among the beneficiaries of this ministry. The counseling programs and seminars of this ministry helped me to overcome lust and live a life of sexual purity. This ministry also taught me how to be vigilant on the internet and overcome sin of immorality.”
Ogunsola Abiodun said “As good and educative the internet is, it could become very dangerous when one gets addicted to it. Some people will pick up their phones to check messages, watch videos or play games early in the morning even before observing their quite time. This is equivalent to lack of respect for God. My encounter with God and the information I got through internet abuse awareness and prevention project, powered by Onadipe Technologies gave me knowledge on how to overcome these wiles of the devil in this end time.”
Israel Abioye said “this ministry has been a blessing to my life and the lives of many youths. Through this ministry, I have learnt how to avoid pornography addiction, which is a great challenge in the lives of we youths of today. Most importantly, I have learnt how to talk to God and study the word of God early in the morning before I check my phone.”
Onadipe appreciates the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), The Rose of Sharon Foundation, among others for keeping in touch with him. He also appreciates National Cyber Security News Today, Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS), Radio Nigeria, Tribune Newspaper, The Nigerian Voice, The Defender Newspaper, The Paradise News, ENews Ghana TV, among others for their professional reportage of his articles and other educative programs.
