Agege to establish Bread Institute By 2019

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Agege Local Government Area of Lagos State said it would establish an institute devoted to bread making and research on the staple food. 

This was stated by the Executive Chairman of the local government, Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi, at the grand finale of Agege Bread Day, an initiative of the Association of Master Bakers and Caterers of Nigeria (Agege Chapter).

The three-day event included a rally during which the organisers distributed breads to residents of the area. 

At the closing ceremony on Thursday held at Maternity Hall in Area A & B office of the council, the LG boss, who was represented at the event by the leader of the legislative arm of the Council, Hon. Kola Anigbajumo, lauded the  bakers and caterers’ association for coming up with the event.

Egunjobi noted that Agege is known for breads in any part of the world where Nigerians are, saying, “Agege is reputable when it comes to bread making in any part of the world where you have people of Nigerian extraction. In fact all breads without labels on it are called Bread Agege.

“I commend you for this initiative, the celebration of bread, which our community is known for.  It is my prayer that this festival is sustained and becomes an event that attracts tourists to Agege in the nearest future.”

He added that the council planned to establish an institute for bread baking next year.

His word, “Our local government come next year will establish Agege Bread Institute where people will be trained to become bakers. Breads made in the institute will carry the label, Bread Agege, and will be sold to the public.”

'You're All Bastards' — Aremu Afolayan Tears Into Buhari, Ambode, Ethiopian Airlines | Sahara Reporters

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“Why do you have to allow this to happen and you call yourself a f**king Buhari? Who are you? What kind of president are you? What kind of mayor of a state are you, Ambode or whoever is there? Ethiopian Airlines is the most rubbish airline in the world. Why would they not pick someone and they’ve delayed and now they're asking us to pay N100,000 to change tickets."

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AMBODE GIVES N500M GRANT TO 275 COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS TO COMPLETE PROJECTS

…Gesture Unprecedented In Nigeria, Says Lagos APC Chairman

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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday doled out N500million as grant to 275 Community Development Associations (CDAs) to enable them complete their ongoing self help projects.



Governor Ambode, who presented the grant to the CDAs at De Blue Roof, LTV, Agidingbi, said it was not in doubt that the various self help projects, ranging from community halls, street light, transformers, police post, drainage and health centres by these communities were complementing the efforts of the State and Local Government to engender growth and development.



He said his administration was totally committed to supporting CDAs in the initiation and implementation of community based development projects, adding that apart from being in line with his administration’s policy of inclusive governance, such approach would guarantee ownership of such projects by the communities.



“These projects have contributed immensely to make our communities to be more liveable for residents. I must commend all of you for the various projects you have initiated and funded from your voluntary levies and donations by members.



“I thank all of you for appreciating the fact that voluntary community effort is required to facilitate growth and development,” Governor Ambode said.



He said the decision to aid the CDAs with grant was based on the report gathered from monitoring of some of the ongoing community projects, which showed that some of the projects were on the verge of being abandoned due to paucity of funds, noting that the gesture was therefore compelling.

“Today’s occasion is historic; we are presenting financial support of N500million Grant to 275 Community Development Associations to enable them complete their various self-help projects which had been executed to an appreciable level. Let me emphasise that this will be a continuous exercise. Other deserving Community Development Associations will also be considered in the next phase of this presentation,” the Governor said.



Alluding to the fact that the gesture was the first of its kind in the State, Governor Ambode said that beyond the 275 projects being supported, all the divisions of the State have been covered.



“The message remains the same.  We are committed to good governance and inclusive leadership.  We know your efforts remain selfless to all your communities.  We are partners in governance and we will always support you.



“I congratulate the leadership and members of the CDAs that are benefitting from this support initiative. It is my expectation that all the self-help projects covered by this grant will be completed as soon as possible for the usage and benefit of residents,” he said.



The Governor also charged residents in the communities to take ownership of the projects and protect them against vandalisation and all acts that would result in the reduction of the life span of the facilities.



Earlier, State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Tunde Balogun, in his remarks, described the gesture by Governor as unprecedented in the history of Nigeria, urging community leaders and residents to make judicious use of the projects as well as prudent spending of the grants.



“What is happening today is the presentation of grants to 275 CDAs across the State. It is very awesome and unprecedented. This is the first time I’ve ever heard of such. It is unprecedented in the history of Nigeria. Please take ownership of the projects and ensure durability in your locality. This government had been constructing roads, bridges, and different projects across the states. We thank God for using Governor Ambode to change the face of Lagos for good”.



On his part, Commissioner Local Government and Community Affairs, Hon Muslim Folami, said the all inclusive governance mantra of the Governor Ambode administration had seen the increase of CDAs in the State from 2012 in 2015 to 3935 in the last three years.



Also speaking, Special Adviser to the Governor on Communities and Communications, Hon. Akeem Sulaimon, reiterated the present administration’s commitment to articulate the concept of inclusive governance, whereby all government policies, projects and programmes would be driven by the needs of various communities.



In his goodwill message, Patron General of CDAs in the State and APC Chieftain, Cardinal James Odumbaku urged the CDAs to reciprocate the gesture by the Governor at the 2019 elections in the State.



Some of the communities that benefitted from the grant include Olera CDA, Ojokoro; Anifowoshe CDA, Ikeja; Onibaba CDA, Ajeromi Ifelodun; Ogoitan Phase I CDA, Epe; Ifelodun Surulere CDA, Olorunda; Ofiran Phase 1 CDA, Ibeju Lekki; Equitable Estate CDA, Igbogbo Baiyeku; Anuoluwapo CDA, Ojota, among others.

Breaking: Fire guts Ayobo Garage, Agege

... As Egunjobi visits scene to console victims

Information reaching Agege Pulse says about seven shops situated inside Ayobo Garage, Agege have been consumed by fire.

It took the combined efforts of some Good Samarithans and officers of the Lagos State Fire Service to arrest the inferno from spreading beyond the seven shops.

Agege LGA Chairman, Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi who was alerted about the inferno by Ward C, Agege Councillor, Mr Hassan Ala rushed to the scene. He was accompanied by Hon Bisi Adedoku, and the Special Adviser on Special Duties to Executive Chairman, Alhaja Ramot Sanni.

On arrival, we learnt that Egunjobi preached peace and acceptance of fate to shop owners who have been consumed by grieve of the ugly incident.

In addition, Egunjobi and his team used the medium to address the issue of theft that was obvious as some hoodlums try to take advantage of the fire incident to steal some goods of the victims.

It was learnt that the source of the sudden fire outbreak was unknown. Some of the affected traders who spoke to Agege Pulse said the incident was like magic adding that there's been no electricity supply to the complex for about six (6) months.

Other traders claimed to have lost millions of Naira to the fire. One of them who is a distributor of all kinds of soaps said she'd just received new stocks which amount to several millions of Naira.

BBC Awards: Agege LG Boss Urges Nigerians To Vote For Victor Moses

...Promises free Wi-Fi Access to LG workers, visitors to vote


As the race to vote for the 2017 BBC African Footballer of the year heats up, football enthusiast and Agege Local Government Council Chairman, Alhaji Abdulganiyu Egunjobi has urged Nigerians to use the country's impressive population to vote massively for Super Eagles’ winger, Victor Moses.

Asisat Oshoala presenting Alh . Egunjobi award for his contribution
 to the Football Clinic while Deji Tinubu and Mrs. Ambode watch 

Egunjobi gave the charge after receiving an award from the organiser of Asisat Oshoala Foundation and Lagos State Secondary School Girls Football Clinic for his contribution to the clinic at Agege Stadium.

Recall Moses was nominated alongside Gabonese Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Guinean Naby Keita, Senegalese Sadio Mane and his Liverpool teammate, Mohammed Salah of Egypt.

In a statement signed by Egunjobi’s Special Adviser on Media, Mr Rotimi Sulyman, the chairman was quoted as saying the winners of the BBC African Footballer Award were determined by public voting.


The football loving Chairman however, urged the people of Agege who are known for having special love of the round leather game to overwhelmingly append their votes for Moses to ensure overwhelming victory for the Nigerian.

The statement reads in pairs: “May I use this medium to call on all residents of Agege to go on the internet, and vote en masse for Victor Moses, who has been nominated for BBC African Footballer of the Year, 2017.

“Your vote will make Moses emerge winner of the prestigious award and become the second Nigerian to win it after Austin Jay Jay Okocha. So go on the internet and cast your vote for him.”

“On Nov, 23 and Nov. 24, I will be offering free wifi access to all visitors and workers of Agege Local Government at the Council while mobilising them to vote for Moses.

“Voting for the award will close at 1800 GMT on Nov. 27 while the winner will be announced on Monday Dec. 11, live on BBC World TV and BBC World Service Radio,” said Egunjobi.

Celebrating Lagos Speaker's Birthday, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa

Hurray!  It's the special day of the indefatigable Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa. 

We wish you sunshine, love and laughter. Not just today, but all the days of your life. Happy Birthday!

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Breaking News: Agege LGA Deputy Leader, Opeyemi Beckley is Dead

Information reaching Agege Pulse says the Councillor representing WARD B in the Agege Legislative Arm,  Opeyemi Beckley Enitan has transited to the underworld.

Sources said the Deputy Leader of the Arm gave up the ghost at the early hours of today.

AgegePulse learnt that Opeyemi was seen after performing the 8p.m Muslim Prayer (Solatul Isha) exchanging pleasantries with guys around his hood yesterday but death was pronounced of him this morning when his lifeless was found cold.

Agege LGA Chairman, Hon. Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi, House Leader, Hon. Anigbajumo, fellow councillors, others are currently at the deceased residence to sympathize with his family.

Details shortly.

GOV. OKOWA TO DELIVER FOURTH TREK AFRICA AWARDS SPEECH - AgegePulse

As the exciting moment for the continental award event; Trek Africa Awards/National Discourse (TAWA) return for the 2017 edition.

The Executive Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Gov. (Dr.) Arthur Okowa Ifeanyi has been selected to deliver the fourth annual national discourse award speech.

In a statement by the Project director, Mr. Oki Samson the ceremony is expected to be in a class of its own as eminent Nigerians, captain of Industries, other Africa Personalities and members of the Press will be in attendance at the award dinner.

The organizers (McKinggs Media Productions, Publishers of Trek Magazine) said Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa was chosen to deliver the speech based on his wealth of leadership and political experience as a grassroots politician to being one of the finest Executive Governor in Nigeria today. He is a former grassroots leader, secretary to a Governor, Local government Chairman, a successful manager of Men and Resources, Senator, performing Governor and a renowned National statesman. The Executive Governor will be speaking on, “PATRIOTISM, CATALYST FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT.”

The event will be hosted by celebrity Ghanaian TV Host; Dzifa Grey and Nigeria’s On Air Personality; Dotun of Cool FM and will hold at Oriental hotel, victoria island, Lagos on Sunday 29th October, 2017 by 2pm.

The 2017 Theme; “Patriotism” was deliberately chosen to carefully address the state of the Nation. Nigeria is evidently and unarguably a land of great potential. This view stems from her enormous natural resources, talents, diversity of culture, population strength and citizens resourcefulness. Great nations in history enjoy only one thing in common; “deliberate effort of citizens to build a secured and prosperous fatherland.”

The TAWA2017 Criteria focus largely on Personality, Market Domination (Companies), Leadership style, Uncommon Patriotism, Entrepreneurship, Level of Success recorded and Degree of Societal Impact.

It is our resolve to make learning interesting and appealing to every child - Tutor General/Perm.Sec. Education, District 1, Agege - Dr. Yinka Ayandele

Interview with Tutor General/Perm.Sec. Education, Lagos State Education District 1, Mrs. Ayandele A.Olayinka. PhD

" As the first Head Girl of Government College, Agege, I excessively focused and committed to leading by example. I strove hard to ensure my mates understand whatever we were taught. I organised tutorials and my mates benefited from it yet it never crossed my heart to become a teacher.

After graduation, I avoided teaching for over 12 years not knowing teaching was my calling - though, my mother was a retired teacher. My childhood dream was to become a chartered accountant and to work with NNPC.

However, every time I had anything to do with explaining a concept to people, I do it with passion and I get excellent remarks from them. And I've since, developed unflinching passion for teaching. Since I resumed as TUTOR GENERAL, we have designed a functional and result oriented process that have yielded remarkable results both in and outside the classrooms. Education District 1 has moved from 21% in our 2015 performance score card to 71.4% in 2016.

It is our resolve to make learning interesting and appealing to every child under our jurisdiction and my greatest joy has been seeing parents withdrawing their children from private schools and enroll them into public.

With the clear interest of Gov. Ambode in education, the learning outcomes of Lagos State will remain a model for all".

Watch out for the full interview in AgegePulse next edition.

114 Roads Projects: The Official Commissioning of Ogundele & Fashola Street, Orile Agege by Gov. Ambode

Hon. Taofeek Adaranijo, MHR: Projects like this (Fashola road) bring about rural urbanization. I assure you that we will create synergy between federal and state representatives of Agege in government to foster more monumental developments in the area.

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