Cancer and HIV/AIDs awareness: LASG seeks private sector partnership

The Lagos State Government has identified the need to explore the private sector involvement in its drive to increase public awareness on Cancer and HIV/AIDs as part of efforts to stem the spread of the deadly diseases.

The Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Pharm. Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf, said that there is a need for the Private Sector and Non-Governmental Organizations to continually support and partner with government in the area of research and public education of these common diseases in the society.

Speaking at an awareness outreach on Breast, Cervical Cancer Screening and HIV Testing and Counseling for Youth in Apapa-Iganmu Local Council Development Area of the State, Akinbile-Yussuf added that the obligation of raising awareness about the potential killer diseases should be collectively pursued and not to be left to government alone.

She lamented that presently, there are no sufficient awareness and knowledge on the causes of breast cancer among young people, stressing that the level of awareness about the signs to look out for when undergoing breast cancer examination should be improved upon.

She said although the state government is aware of the heavy burden the diseases places on victims, the increment in awareness at all public and professional places will go a long way in reducing the spread with the assistance of other health intervention programmes in the state.

She added that research from the private sector will assist the government make adequate provision particularly on breast and cervical cancer awareness campaigns and also make some informed decisions.

The Commissioner urged youths and residents of the area to utilize the free screening, testing and counseling made available for them by the State government

Earlier, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola appealed to Lagosians to show affection to friends and relatives who are affected by any of the diseases, saying the diseases could be life-threatening at some stages.

He said the screening is in continuation of the global wakeup call for everyone to embrace seeking medical assistance when necessary.

Muri-Okunola advised the people to avail themselves with good health through eating a balanced diet; regular exercise and early detection to reduce chances of being infected with cancer, urging them to also raise awareness in their environments.

The Speaker, Lagos State Youth Parliament, Hon. Seriki Muritala who spoke on HIV prevention and care enjoined patients of the disease not to lose hope but should seek counseling from certified counselors in all government-owned hospitals in the state.

Our Teachers Worth More Than Gold, Diamond-Permanent Secretary, Education District 1, Agege, Dr. Yinka Ayandele

As the 2017 World Teachers Day approaches, If you think you have seen the best in the manner at which teacher are being celebrated across the world, then you have not seen anything as managers of Lagos Education District One, under the leadership of Dr. Mrs. Yinka Ayandele are set to give teachers domiciled in the district awesome teachers day celebration treat.

According to Dr. Ayandele, the district has resolved to use the 2017 Teachers Day to celebrate the teachers in a unique way adding that a week long programme has been designed to complement efforts of Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode and his Deputy, Dr. Idiat Adebule who have been ensuring massive improvement in teachers welfare.

"Our teachers have been enjoying massive welfare packages under this present administration coupled with holistic improvement in the standard and quality of education in Lagos State.

"We have decided to complement the efforts of the state government by designing a week long program in conjunction with the Nigerian Union of Teachers and the Local Government Education Authorities under our district to make the 2017 Teachers Day memorable for our teachers.

"We believe, this kind of arrangement, is needed, to serve as a source of motivation for our teachers who have always given more than hundred percent while discharging their duties. They are worth more than gold and diamond." Said Ayandele.

The one week-long programme started on Saturday September 30th, with a-5kilometers fitness Walk tagged "Building Healthy Workforce", where over 1500 teachers and principals alongside, Dr. Mrs. Ayandele, retired TGPS, Dr. Mrs. Soname, Executive Secretary of Agege LGEA, Hon. Olamilekan Majiyagbe, wife of incumbent Agege LGA Chairman, Mrs. Egunjob, ANCOPPS President, Education Secretary, Alimosho LGEA, Hon Airat Mojirade Alamu, and a host of others walked from Government College, Iyana Ipaja to the prestigious Agege Stadium amidst the rainfall.

AgegePulse learnt that the celebration continues on Tuesday October 3rd, with a seminar for teachers in the district.

Also,  It was learnt that students across the 99 (Ninety-nine) schools under EDDI will use their co-curriculum period on Wednesday October 4th, to celebrate their teachers with interesting presentations, drama, staff rooms decorations and many more. In addition, Teachers will carry out exhibitions of various instructional materials that they have designed in the last one year.

Then, there would be icing on the cake of the celebration on Thursday October 5th, 2017 (World Teachers Day) with a colourful event for the teachers.

TGPS EDDI Agege, Dr. Yinka Ayandele Listed Among Doyennes of Lagos Public Service

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Success, they say, is not by accident. It is consequence of hard work, perseverance, careful learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.

Going by the aforementioned, it becomes obvious that an enigma of success and woman of substance, the Tutor General/Permanent Secretary of Education District One, Dr. (Mrs.) Olufolayimika Abiose Ayandele, was recently listed among 24 Doyennes of Lagos State Public Service.

Dr. Ayandele was recognised as one of the helmswomen atop their games in the present day Lagos State Public Service for incontestable positive impact in her sphere of influence through focused, hard working, innovative and a motivated workforce, as part of golden Jubilee year of the State’s existence.

The quintessential academician and administrator per excellence is ranked alongside Lagos Deputy Governor, Dr. (Mrs) Idiat Oluranti Adebule, First Lady of Lagos State, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, the Head of Service, Chief Judge of the State, Hon. Justice Atilade, female Commissioners, female captains of industries, and LG/LCDA helmswomen who scaled stringent assessments to make the enviable list of few; ‘Doyennes of Lagos Public Service’.

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