Infrastructure: Ashaolu Residents Extol Agege Council Chairman Over Road Construction

 By Yomi Durojaye 

The Residents of Ashaolu Street over the weekend extolled the Agege Council Chairman led administration, Hon. Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi over the  construction of the street which was concluded few weeks ago.

Infrastructure:  Ashaolu  Residents Extol  Agege Council Chairman Over Road Construction 

Prior to the construction, the street had never gotten the attention of necessary agencies for over decades, this has left the people living in this community to be left out of hope and help any time it rains.

AgegePulse Magazine during its special report, had a brief interview with some residents of the street, praised the Government, particularly the Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi led administration in Agege for deeming it fit to  site such laudable construction in their Street.

Infrastructure:  Ashaolu  Residents Extol  Agege Council Chairman Over Road Construction 

"The job done at the street met the required standard, the roads are well constructed with covered spacious drainage that can comfortably stand the test of time, when it comes to flooding, particularly during the rainy season, which has primarily been one of the major prayers of the residents before now, the asphalt are well laid and marked radiating like a polished terrazzo". One of the residents said.

"Shola Ahmed, a resident said the beauty of the work usually comes up at night when the solar lights illuminate at night, the community becomes like a small London, this is a promise mad and promise delivered by the council Chairman".

Residents were advised to take full ownership and responsibilities of these assets because some unscrupulous elements may take joy in destroying some of these laudable projects for selfish interest in the name of vandals, which will rob the users of the gain and benefit they may derive from these projects.

It was learnt that, the road was delivered with a drainage system, and a full lighting system for the good people of Ashaolu Street of Keke, Agege. 

Agege Railway Corridor Sanity: LASG, Egunjobi, Others Security Agencies To Enforce Law On defaulters

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Agege Railway Corridor: LASG, Egunjobi, Others Security Agencies To Enforce Law On defaulters

 Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Executive Chairman of Agege Local Government, High Chief Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi are set to enforce maximum safety and sanitation around the Agege railway station.

This was contained in the stakeholders meeting tagged " Enlarged Stakeholders in a meeting with The Hausa Community and Railway Community on the need to protect the railway line and to prevent fatality on the railway line" held at the Babatunde Raji Fashola Train Terminal in Agege.

Welcoming the participants, the Chairman, Agege Local Government, Alhaji Ganiyu Egunjobi on the need to orientate the Hausa Community living around the railway line to vacate and avoid the construction of shanties and unauthorized structures along the railway axis, which can obstruct the smooth operation of rail system and the passenger.

He appealed to leaders of the different communities living around the railway lines to inform their people about the decision of the Government to get rid of all obstructions and shanties.

According to the chairman, the overall purpose of sanitation are to provide a healthy living environment for everyone, to protect the natural resources and to provide safety , security and dignity for the people.

He expressed his commitment towards partnership with the community in line with the Lagos State Themes 

"Enforcing the law and holding the people accountable for their actions will always be a priority to this government" 

"For the community policing , there will always be a need to hold people who break the law accountable for their actions"

 "finally, and importantly, many groups across the wards in Agege Local Government are committed to making a difference"

The Representative of the Governor of Lagos State, Hon Afolabi Ayantayo , Commissioner for Establishment, Training and Pension urged the traders trading around the train station to desist from their habit of selling where the government has not approved for them.

He reiterated his commitment towards ensuring sanity around the axis.

Saying that the markets have been designated for buying and selling and not the railway lines

Sanwo-olu warned that anyone who go against the law will be arrested by the law enforcement agency and will be dealt with by the law of the land.

Adding that discussion is ongoing on how the  pedestrian bridge will be constructed at Pen cinema to discourage people from crossing the train tracks.

The representative of the Lagos Speaker, Hon Abd'l Kareem Hon Jubreel Ayodeji Abdulkareem ,  member representing Agege Constituency 02 at the Lagos Assembly,

Urged the Hausa community to comply with the state government directives on sanitation exercise around the train station.

The commander Lagos State Rapid Response Squad, CSP Yinka Egbeyemi was concise in his remark, said that to before warn, is to before harm. That the failure to comply with the government directives will bring about full enforcement.

Egbeyemi was represented by his 2nd in Command, SP Adejare Adewale. 

Representatives of the affected communities pleaded with the Government to give more time before enforcement, while appealing for a pedestrian bridge around Pen Cinema and Agege Market.

Afterwards, the stakeholders toured the surroundings of the Babatunde Raji Fashola train station at Agege and gave stern warnings to unwanted occupiers of the Spaces around the Station.

 Present at the meeting, Agege vice chairman, Hon  Oluwagbenga Abiola Omaco, gave the vote of thanks HRM, Oba Kamila Oyedeji Isiba, Hon Alliu Najeem Olohuntoyin , Hon Habib Aileru, Chief Imam Agege, 

Others include, Hon. Olaide Oladebo, Baale in Council, Ward Chairmen, Councillors, Supervisors, representatives of Seriki Agege ,Alhaji Yusuf Saadu, Chairman,Arewa Movement,  Market women among others.

Agege LG Chairman, Egunjobi Empowers Residents with N5,000,00

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The Executive Chairman of Agege Local Government, High Chief (Alh) Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi (JP) has once again empowers 50 (fifty) residents with the sum of N100,000.00 naira each; amounting to the tune of N5,000,000.00 (Five million naira).

This gesture is aimed at empowering residents with a start up or boost  existing businesses of the beneficiaries.

At the cheque presentation event held at the council secretariat on Wednesday, 14 February, 2024; the council chairman, represented by the Supervisor for Women Affairs & Poverty Alleviation (WAPA), Alhaja Aramide Abdulsalam admonished the beneficiaries to ensure the financial assistant is not used for frivolity.  She also enjoined other residents that have not benefited to be captured in the subsequent programme.

Recall that Egunjobi led administration has been empowering residents with the said amount on monthly basis since the inception of this administration in 2017.

The beneficiaries, who could not hide the joy in their faces, expressed appreciation towards the council helmsman or the financial assistant, prayed for him and the entire Agege for continuous growth and development.

Listed below are the beneficiaries.

1. Nifemi Fisayo Oladele

 08080030791

2. Adepeju Rachel Bolatito

08038232448

3. Ayinde Gbenga

08034483654

4. Bashiru Adeniyi Saka

08055061997

5. Okunuga Segun

08038033209

6. Taofeek Bolaji Adewale

08033679779

7. Adam Jubreel

09098848731

8 Muritala Amuda

07051010761

9. Akindele Akinola 

08060594374

10. Semiu Ogunbona

08022027083

11.Moshood Abdullahi Apata

08163804891

12. Adeyemi Sheyi

08160980315

13. Dauda Sulimon

07014765791

14. Sunday Olawale Morakinyo

08132446137

15. Komolafe Abimbola

08068137058

16. Saka Kudirat Nike

08103181956

17 Ibraheem Fausat

07051010347

18. Abdullahi Kehinde 

08032308826

19. Yahyah Auwal Muhammed

08066217909

20. Waliu Kareem

08023380277

21. Dele Ikulobuju Ibrahim

08026949190

22. Ojo Martins

08023102992

23. Sheriff Abanise

08080417847

24. Dauda Adedayo

08034147742

25. Titilayo Kuti Bidapo

08138210088

26.Olaleye Yemisi

08023594450

27. Salami Shakirat Toyin

07031864804

28. Mrs Toyin Ajibona

08056472475

29. Mrs Aishat Bello

08137249482

30. Mr Yusuf Adeniran 

08023721273

31. Lanre Ojuolape Smith 

08023740261

32. Kuburat Makinde 

08125211914

33. Jubril Akeem Jimoh

09036365512

34. Awobokun Gbenga

09019624005

35. Mrs Tokunbo Adekanbi

08023721273

36. Oroge Feyisayo Titilayo

09021447649

37. Samuel Victor

38. Adeoti Shakirat Titilope

08185715817

39. Deji Arogunyo

09020321484

40. Jimoh Isaah

08062909623

41. Adedokun Alirat Iyabo

09041508834

42. Sikiru Omotosho Kayode

08083153780

43. Bolaji Bello

08059153442

44. Muhammed A Abdullahi

07031823772

45. Biobaku Gbemisola

08123528084

46. Salami Raufu

08033656725

47. Rasak Adetoyinbo

08080997152

48. Adams Oluwatoyin Folasade

08185479660

49. Lateef Ibrahim Babatunde

08028463598

50. Musiliu Cole

09135811988

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 Ismaeel Garba Ismaeel

NewYear2024: Egunjobi assures residents of more dividends, calls for support

 NewYear2024: Egunjobi assures residents of more dividends, calls for support

Dear constituents,

As we mark the beginning of the year 2024 today, we give glory and adoration to the Almighty for His abundant blessings and mercy over us.

 NewYear2024: Egunjobi assures residents of more dividends, calls for support

Many could not witness this day, not because we are better than them, but by His grace.  The best way to appreciate Him is for us all to forgive one another and live harmoniously with helping hands.

In the year 2023, the council under my watch did not relent in its efforts to ensure we give the people of the council area enabling environment to strive in all spheres of live viz:

*Education:*

In a bid to lessen the burden of Agege Secondary School students as well as improved their performances in JAMB, WAEC and other Computer Base Test (CBT) Examinations, Agege Local Government council built a state of the art CBT Centre in Iloro Maternity Centre making us the first and only Local Government among the 774 Local Governments of Nigeria to do so.

My administration also distributed free exercise books to all public primary school pupils as palliative support for the parents.

The council's transportation intervention scheme aimed at assisting parents to transport pupils of public schools has been ongoing unhitched, and we would consolidate in the gains to ensure our leaders of tomorrow have easy transportation and for timely resumption of classes.

*Environmental:*

The environment department, throughout the year, embarked on vigorous sensitization for the residents to maintain hazard free environment, evacuated blocked drainage channels across the council area.

*Socio-economy:*

My administration took upon itself to seize criminals hideouts in the council area to better the lots of residents, thereby boost the economy, which led to the transformation of Moshalashi Alhaja 'Evil's nest' market into a standard and modern market and relabeled: Alhaja Taibat Bukonla Obasa Modern Market for the residents and stakeholders.

*Health:*

In a bid to meet up with emergency response device delivery, my administration procured three (3) ambulance vehicles, which have been positioned at strategic locations within the council area for the people of Agege to get easy access and quick response to medical attention when needed.

*Social Welfare:*

a. It is on record that over one thousand (1,000) persons have so far benefited from the N100,000 monthly financial empowerment programme for residents of the council area, particularly, the youths to enable them startup/boost a Small Scale Entrepreneurship (SME) in Agege. This is promised to be a continuous exercise as we continue to assist the needy at all times. 

b. *Fuel Subsidy removal palliative:*

It is worthy to note that, in consonance with the directive of Mr. President  and the Governor of Lagos State to cushion the effect of the fuel subsidy removal, my administration distributed food materials through the committee comprising of Agege Community Development Council, League of Imams, Christian Association of Nigeria, Market leaders, Nigeria Union of Teachers and  the leadership of National Youth Council of Nigeria, Agege Local Branch to ensure that the food palliatives gets to the targeted vulnerable within Agege community. This gained more accolades from residents and stakeholders respectively.

c. Welfare of the council staff, management and non-management are well taken care of, including the councilors and the cabinet members.

*Security:*

In order to strengthen the council's synergy with stakeholders and security agencies, gave birth to the newly launched Agege Security outfit, otherwise known and called "PARAMOLE". This initiative was aimed providing more intelligence gathering to aid the state security agencies to tackle and curb security challenges within the council area.  This has generated meaningful employment for not less than fifty (50) youths in the council area.

*Infrastructure:*

All the existing roads under construction would be completed soonest and many roads with the council area would get facelifts.  We shall newly construct roads, such as: Ajakaiye/Elicana street, Arigidi/Adegbola/Sonaiya streets with concrete drainage walls with street lights to be installed.

Asphaltic surfacing of Ashaolu Street with both sides RC drainage wall including street lights would put in place this year..

The council shall embark on reconstruction of Creche building at Maternity PHC in Agege Local Government council area. 

Akerele Street inward Oniwaya road by Agege main market would be constructed as well. We shall equally construct a storey building office complex at Ijaye Road.

I therefore, implore all residents and stakeholders to give maximum support to the government at all level as that is the only way the renewed hope of Mr. President can collectively be achieved.

Let me use this medium to reassure you all that my administration will stop at nothing to ensure that the good people of the council area enjoy enabling environment to strive in all their respective endeavours.   No doubt, this year would certainly be better for us all, amen.

On behalf of The Executive Council, Legislative Members and The Entire Management Staff, I wish you all a  Happy New Year.

Signed:

*High Chief (Alh) Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi (JP)*

Executive Chairman

Agege Localwouldmorrow

Why We Built A Modern Market At Moshalashi, Agege - Egunjobi

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 Why We Built A Modern Market At Moshalashi, Agege - Egunjobi

The Executive Chairman, Agege LG, Alh. Chief  Ganiyu Egunjobi has revealed why his Administration deemed it to build a modern market at Moshalashi Alhaja Agege, Lagos. 

Egunjobi said that, part of the activities of the government was to create enabling environment for traders and boost economy of the area. "The market was built for convenient  use of traders, their  customers and residents.

” This  ultra modern market was built to bring succour to the traders and  residents.

“Before now, this place was a  hideout for  hoodlums and criminals , but we converted  it to this beautiful  market for the benefit of  traders ,their customers and residents “,he said.

The council chairman added that the lock-up shops could accommodate no fewer than  100 traders, apart from dozens of petty traders that could  be accommodated in the new market. He appealed to traders to shun roadside trading and  take advantage of the new market.

The market was  Inaugurated by the wife of Lagos State Speaker, Princess Bukonla Obasa, Wife of the Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly.

Mrs. Obasa, who was ably represented by her  Personal Assistant, Mrs Kanyinsola Adebeshin, said the market  was provided by the council to address  inadequate market spaces for   traders and the attendant problem of street trading.

She urged traders in the community  to shun street trading and move into the new market for their convenience and that of their customers.

“We appeal to traders to shun roadside trading and  take advantage of the new  market.

In a brief interview with the Iyaloja General Agege, Alhaja  Taibat Tijani-Lawal, thanked the council chairman for the market, saying the traders would ensure proper use of the facilities  therein.

According to her, no trader will be allowed to trade by  the roadside  .

“Any interested trader will need to obtain a  form and follow the normal process before he or she can get a space in  the market ” she said.

Mrs Abosede Lawal, one of the traders ,also thanked the council boss for the market project, saying that the new facility would go a long way to help traders do their business safely.

Vice Chairman of the Council, Hon Gbenga Abiola, members of the Council Cabinet, the Baale of Panada in Agege, High Chief Wakilu Abayomi Sunmola, Iyaloja general of Agege, Alhaja Taibat Tijani, members of the market committee were top dignitary at the event.

Others include, The Contractor Mr. Tosin, Alhaji Olaniyi Oladeebo Okadigbo, Environmental health workers, Kick Against Indiscipline KAI personnel and Ministry of Environment MOE Enforcement Unit amongst others

Tackling Security: Egunjobi put smiles on the faces of Agege Crime Fighters staff with N50,000 each

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Tackling Security: Egunjobi put smiles on the faces of Agege Crime Fighters staff with N50,000 each

The Executive Chairman of Agege Local Government, *High Chief (Alh) Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi (JP)* has put smiles on the faces of the newly recruited and inaugurated Agege Crime Fighters staff, otherwise known and referred to as "PARAMOLE"; as take off grant.

Paramole as fondly called, is a local security outfit set up by Egunjobi led Agege Local Government Council administration to tackle local security challenges facing Agege community in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies, whose jurisdictions cover the council area.

Community media reports have it that the staff of the local government security outfit (Paramole), have gladly confirmed the receipt of the sum of *Fifty thousand naira (N50,000) each* via bank transfer on Friday, 15 September, 2023.

Recall that the council chairman had, in the presence of heads of all security agencies covering the local government area, announced at the inauguration ceremony on Monday, 11 September, 2023; that all the Paramole staff would be paid August salary in the sum of fifty thousand naira each as take off grants after passing through rigorous and transparent recruitment exercise.

Egunjobi empowers thirty five traders, artisans with N100,000 each

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Egunjobi empowers thirty five traders, artisans with N100,000 each

The Council Chairman of Agege Local Government, High Chief (Alh) Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi (JP) has again empowered Thirty five residents, which includes petty traders and artisans in the council area with the sum of One hundred thousand naira (N100,000) only for the month of September, 2023.

The beneficiaries received their cheques at the council secretariat on Thursday, 14 September, 2023.

Speaking on behalf of the council chairman, the Supervisor for Women Affairs & Poverty Alleviation, Alhaja Aramide Abdulsalam advised the beneficiaries to invest the money in micro business or add it to an existing business capital for improvement; noting that the financial grant is not for merry making, but to assist them in their businesses.

Appreciating Egunjobi led administration on behalf of other beneficiaries, Alhaji Mutawakilu Issaka, a fashion designer; commended the council chairman for the initiative since he assumed office in 2017, and for maintaining the standard unabated. 

Beneficiaries:

(1)  Rashidi Safuratu Abike

       07088235597

(2)  Billy Jamiu          

       08034789904

(3)  Aishat Adam 

       09099997273

(4)  Habeeb Owolabi Ajakaiye

       08062088030

(5)  Olorunibe Ajoke Ramota

       07085204422

(6)  Mrs. K. Salawu

       08099433227

(7)  Mutiu Agboke

      09059252602

(8) Alhaji Wahab Dada

      08027089207

(9)  Muyinat Olalabi 

       08104482353

(10) Ogundare Ronke

        08063756016

(11) Morakinyo Shalewa Oluwakemi

        08106492641

(12) Animashaun Janet Omolara

        08060003728

(13) Aderemi Adekitan

         07033332160

(14)  Fashola Ibrahim Abiodun

        09135759194

(15).  Albert Nwabuba

          09150772353

(16). Bello Alimot Olabisi

          07087570187

(17).  Anochili Chinedu

            08063117024

(18). Oladimeji Tawakalitu

         09169568663

(19). Jamiu Adeola 

          09016579708

(20). Muyideen Salako Abiola

       08032311559

(21). Ibrahim Adeyemi 

         07063954995

(22). Akinwale Afusat

          08060030230

(23). Olalekan Shonubi

         09085834427

(24). Dapo Akinyetu 

          07087579253

(25). Omowunmi Sekinat

          08146954041

(26). Adedoyin Akade

          08035667924

(27). Oloruntoyin Tomiwa 

         08124426616

(28). Muhajirina Haruna Adamu

      07065209695

(29). Mutawakilu Issaka

         07060448246

(30). Ajayi Funmi Jolade

          08053292218

(31). Mariam Dojegbe

         08132296157

(32). Alhaja Ogunleye

         08084548037

(33). Alhaja Hassan Oluwakem

         08113024550

(34). Alhaja Mariam Tajudeen

         08160167961

(35). Isiaka Awosanya Agarawu

         08087998173.

Egunjobi congratulates Ayantayo, Tajudeen on appointments in Gov. Sanwo-Olu's cabinet

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Egunjobi 

The Council Chairman of Agege Local Government, High Chief (Alh) Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi (JP), has congratulated Hon. Afolabi Ayantayo and Hon. Afolabi Tajudeen on their appointments as Commissioner and Special Adviser respectively in Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's cabinet.

The message was contained in his press statement released by his media aide on Wednesday, 13 September, 2023.

The statement reads in part "I congratulate Mr. Afolabi Ayantayo and Mr. AfolabiTajudeen on their appointment as the Hon. Commissioner for Establishment, Training & Pensions; and Special Adviser, Legislative and Civil Engagement respectively.

"It is a well deserved appointments for both of you and it also affirms your leadership prowess with wealth of experience to contribute immensely towards actualising Governor Sanwo-Olu's Greater Lagos Raising agenda.

"On behalf of my family, council cabinet, legislative arm, management & staff and the good people of the council area, I wish both of you divine wisdom to deliver dividends of democracy." Egunjobi said.

Why We Inaugurated Agege Crime Fighter "Paramole" - Egunjobi, Gbenga Abiola

  

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The Executive Chairman of Agege Local Government, High Chief Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi, JP has expressed the real initiatives behind the Community Security Outfit Paramole Inaugurated at the council area yesterday.

Why We Inaugurated Agege Crime Fighter "Paramole" - Egunjobi, Gbenga Abiola

Egunjobi stated that, the prevailing sorry state of affairs in respect of securing Nigeria and Nigerians are the consequences of youth restiveness, high unemployment rate among youths, inadequate security officers and low usage of technology.

"Their responsibility (Paramole) is to laise with the Lagos Neighborhood Safety Corps and the Police as regards information sharing , dissemination and possible arrest of criminals within Agege".

"Kindly spare me few minutes to recount the genesis of what will now be known in Lagos as Agege Crime Fighters or Pàràmòlè. 

"Sometime early this year my mentor and leader, Rt. Hon. Mudasiru Ajayi Obasa talked me and my counterpart, Hon. Johnson Babatunde into the idea of establishing a community's security group to stem the growing tide of crime in our areas and the rest is history".

"On my watch, Agege Local Government has been trying to address those issues, for many reasons including making our community more secured because *an idle mind is the devil's workshop* . Owò tò dì lè nì ròŕè n sò!

"Over 250 others are on the council's payroll, receiving N10,000 each every month and encouraged to engage in noble cause. 

"Through the newborn Agege Crime Fighters, the council has employed 50 persons to complement regular security operatives in order to make our community a safer place.

According to him, the recruits placed on monthly salary underwent security training for months. They will have at their disposal two buses, four motorcycles and ten bicycles for patrol while they're not allowed to bear arms in any form. 

In a brief interview with the Vice Chairman of the Council, Hon. Gbenga Abiola Agbelebu who also dressed in the security outfit stated that, "the Security outfit is being created to assist the Nigerian Police Force and other security agencies on information, gathering , dissemination and ameliorating criminal activities within Agege Local Government. 

"Remember that some Years ago, Agege Local Government started a deradicalization program for about 300 youths as we engage them in several vocations , training and re orientation with monthly stipend on those who are ready to be part of the deradicalization process".

"They will be supervised by other Para military agency headed by the Nigerian Police force and properly profiled by the Department of Secrete Service ( DSS ) amongst others.

The foundational ideology of this is dedicated towards mopping all nooks and crannies of Agege clean and clear of criminals and deradicalizing those who are willing to change by giving them an opportunity to turn a new leave. 

"Agege Local Government will leave no stone unturned in ensuring that we bring serenity,  safety and provide the structure for a more secure Agege". Agbelebu concluded

Egunjobi, Oba Gbadebo, Others Grace Ministers' Swearing-in, Reception

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Egunjobi, Oba Gbadebo, Others Grace Ministers' Swearing-in, Reception

Agege Local Government area of Lagos State Executive Chairman, High Chief Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi was on Monday one of the dignitaries at the swearing-in of 45 ministers by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Egunjobi was at the event held at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, in his capacity as the Otun of Egbaland, alongside the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, Oloota of Ota-Awori kingdom, Ọba (Prof)Abdul Kabir Lanlege, and Olu of Ilaro and the Paramount ruler of Yewa Land, Oba Kehinde Olugbenle among others.

The traditional leaders are pictured with the the three ministers from Ogun: Olawale Edun (Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of Economy), Dr Ishaq Salako (Minister of State for Environment), and Olatunbosun Tijani (Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy) at a reception for the trio. 

Pictures of them with Gov Dapo Abiodun and his deputy, Noimot Salako-Oyedele at the function have also gone viral.

Report in general circulation has it that Egunjobi and Tijani grew up in Isale-Oja.

Egunjobi transforms criminals hideout to modern mini market

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By Ismaeel Garba Ismaeel

 Egunjobi transforms criminals hideout to modern mini market

The Executive Chairman of Agege Local Government, High Chief (Alh) Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi (JP) has transformed criminals hideout at Moshalashi Alhaja into a modern mini market.

This development, according to the council helmsman, would reduce crime and add value to the socioeconomic development of Agege community.

Responding to questions from correspondents of community media outfits, High Chief Egunjobi said "This is in fulfilment of the promise I made to the good people of the council area at several occasions that all criminals hideouts would be transformed into meaningful use for the good people of Agege.  As you can see, we have converted the den of criminals at Moshalashi Alhaja area to a modern mini market. This would add value to the socioeconomic development of Agege community."

The Chairman, therefore, used the medium to call on the youths in Agege community to take advantage of the council's vocational centre to acquire skills that would make them meaningful to themselves and the society, rather than engaging in crime.  Adding that the council under his watch would not tolerate criminals hideouts in the council area.

Arewa Community Drums Support for Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi Re-election | AgegePulse Magazine

  

The Arewa Community under the leadership of  Seriki Hausa, Agege, HRH, Alhaji Musa Muhammad Dogo Kadai has pledged their support for the Re-election of the incumbent council Chairman, Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi ahead of the forthcoming primaries of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Lagos.

Sarkin Agege stated this during Egunjobi's visit to his palace in Agege LG 

The Hausa community pledged their support for the chairman's reelection and vowed to mobilise the entire members of Arewa Community in Agege; and also implore residents and stakeholders in the council area to ensure that Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi is re-elected once again.

The leadership of Arewa stated that Egunjobi has proved himself as an erudite leader with the tremendous achievement so far in terms of infrastructure and human capacity development; of which Arewa benefitted from.

L-R: Sarkin Hausawa, Egunjobi, others Arewa members

Speaking,  the incumbent council Chairman, Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi stated that "I am at home as well with the Seriki. He appreciated the Seriki and the entire Arewa Community for their endorsement".

"I am confident of Arewa support all the time because of the long term mutual relationship that exist between me and the Arewa community, which is waxing stronger on daily basis.  

Egunjobi reeled out his achievements so far on Education, Health, Infrastructure, Environment, Security etc.  

"I thanked the entire Arewa community members for their peaceful coexistence; and enjoined them to continue to live in peace and harmony with profitable relationship.

The incumbent council chairman used the medium to reassure Arewa Community to count on him at all times as Seriki Arewa, Alhaji Musa Muhammad Dogon Kadai offered advice and prayed for Egunjobi success in the coming Local Government elections.

Jubilation As Sanwo-Olu Unveils Pen Cinema FlyOver | AgegePulse Magazine

 

…Tinubu: ‘I’m Proud, Sanwo-Olu Has Shown Excellent Results’

Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu flanked by Gov. Sanwo-Olu and Obasa at theach official opening of Pen Cinema Bridge

…Five Arterial Roads Network Completed In Agege, Also Commissioned

The long-sought relief from choking vehicular gridlocks has finally come the way of residents in the Agege-Abule Egba axis of Lagos State. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, unveiled Pen Cinema Bridge and five arterial road networks in the area, formally opening the infrastructure for public use.

The commissioning marked fulfilment of another campaign promise made by Sanwo-Olu to residents, who daily endured pain in commuting within the axis in the last four years.

All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, had the honour to inaugurate the projects, which he described as “needed catalyst” for the resuscitation of economic activities on the axis.

The construction of the 1.4-kilometre long flyover was part of the recommendation at the Lagos Economic Summit (Ehingbeti) under ex-Governor Babatunde Fashola’s administration, as a strategic intervention to achieving significant traffic improvement in the densely populated area. The last administration created the right-of-way and set up the structural beams; Governor Sanwo-Olu substantially completed civil works on the bridge.

The imposing overpass ascends from Oba Ogunji Road and drops at Oke Koto area of Agege. The bridge also opens to the old Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway through Abule Egba.

Tumultuous crowd of joyous residents joined Gov. Sanwo-Olu and members of the State’s cabinet in handing over the bridge for public use.

The Governor described the delivery of the project as a “landmark progress” in the State Government’s drive towards eliminating bottlenecks causing suffocating gridlocks and relieving residents of stress associated with commuting on roads.

Sanwo-Olu said the two-pronged approach, which his administration deployed to deliver critical infrastructure, gave priority to continuation and completion of strategic projects, regular maintenance and construction of new ones in line with the State’s Strategic Transport Master Plan (STMP).

He said his Government decided to continue the project, because it was in tune with the first pillar of his administration’s T.H.E.M.E.S Agenda, which targets the provision of roads for expedited economic growth and seamless mobility.

He said: “I am delighted to stand before Lagosians today to celebrate the delivery of this landmark project, which again, reflects our administration’s belief in the principle of continuity in governance and demonstrates our commitment to the urgency of infrastructure development and the welfare of our people. The completion of this flyover and five network of roads sends a strong message about our determination to accelerate our futuristic vision for a world class transportation system complemented by a good network of roads for social and economic transformation.

“In order to address the challenge of huge traffic burden, the immediate past administration initiated and commenced the construction of a precast and pre-stressed reinforced concrete of 1.4km dual-carriage flyover and ramp, with road works across the Agege-Pen Cinema Intersection. As of May 2019 when this administration was inaugurated, this project was at about 20 per cent progress. With the delivery of this bridge, which is complemented with traffic signalisation and drainage channels, we have resolved the perennial traffic arising from huge human and vehicular movement from Agege-Pen Cinema Intersection towards Abule Egba, Fagba, Oke Koto and Iyana Ipaja.”

To achieve a quick turnaround in commuting on the bridge, Sanwo-Olu disclosed that his Government identified and reconstructed five strategic arterial roads with good connectivity to adjoining roads that could serve as alternative bypasses to other routes in periods of heavy traffic.

The Governor said since road transportation remained crucial to economic growth and physical development, he believed the project would inject more life into socio-economic activities of people living and doing business in the area.

He said: “A key outcome from the strategic execution of this magnificent Pen Cinema Flyover project is that our administration has again demonstrated the priority it accords to the wellbeing of our people. It is a true test of our commitment to the Greater Lagos vision and a reflection of the achievability of our audacious socio-economic goals. In the course of implementing this project, we created jobs for about 380 people including engineers, supervisors, artisans and others- a clear indicator of the nexus between infrastructure development and employment generation.”

Sanwo-Olu pledged that his administration would not relent in provision of infrastructure for coordinated and sustainable development that would help to improve the State’s performance on the Ease of Doing Business index.

Tinubu expressed confidence in Sanwo-Olu’s leadership, noting that the Governor had stabilised and brought Lagos back on a focused journey, despite economic turbulence occasioned by Coronavirus (COVID-19) and coordinated destruction of the State’s assets.

The APC National Leader, who described Sanwo-Olu as “a brilliant captain”, praised the collaboration between the executive and the legislative arms in the State.

He said: “This is a commendable achievement by Sanwo-Olu, who has further brought Lagos on the path of progress, given the economic resuscitation this infrastructure will bring on this axis and entire Lagos. May you continue to think and perform to demonstrate excellent results as you have done today.”

Special Adviser to the Governor on Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Aramide Adeyoye, said the axis on which the flyover is sited is one of the busiest in vehicular activities in Lagos, saying the bridge would bring back convenience to millions of residents commuting in the area.

She said: “The entire project consists of a dual carriageway, with a bridge component of two lanes with 3.65 cm width in either direction. The road component consists of service lanes on either side of the bridge with median, kerbs and walkways that are complete with signalised traffic system. There are junction improvements with LED streetlight features.”

Speaker, Lagos House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, who represents Agege in the Assembly, described Governor Sanwo-Olu as “a proactive, wonderful performer”, who always accomplishes any projects he promises.

The adjoining roads commissioned with the flyover are Iju Road, Oba Ogunji Road, Agunbiade Road, Oke Koto Intersection and Iyana Ipaja link road.

Y2021 Budget: Egunjobi Empowers 40 Traders With N100K Each, Places 250 Unemployed Youths on N10k Monthly Stipends ...Presents N3.5Bn Y2021 Proposed Budget To Council Legislative Arm

Y2021 Budget: Egunjobi Empowers 40 Traders With N100K Each, Places 250 Unemployed Youths on N10k Monthly Stipends 

Egunjobi and Anigbajumo 

...Presents N3.5Bn Y2021 Proposed Budget To Council Legislative Arm

...Budget to get speedy Response, Says Council Leader, Anigbajumo

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The good people of Agege Local Government yesterday received another fresh breath when the Executive Chairman of the Council, Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi (JP)  presented the Year 2021 proposed Budget to members of the Legislative Arm of the council under the Leadership of Hon. Anigbajumo Akolawole inside the hallow chamber of the newly built Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa Legislative Building in Agege.

In a statement, Egunjobi reiterated that his led administration will continue to focus on consolidating on the gains, development and progress he has recorded so far with the aim of ensuring  that residents and business owners in Agege get the desired enabling environment for business to thrive.

The Y2021 Budget which was tagged a "Budget of Renewable of Hope" was proposed at the figure of about N3.56bn for the legislators to work on.

In a brief interview with AgegePulse Magazine, the Council boss said, "About 40 (forty) petty traders and artisans will receive N100,00 financial empowerment each and about 250 unemployed youths have already been selected across the seven wards in the local government in the pilot scheme to be placed on Monthly Stipends of N10,000 each.

"The beneficiaries are to undergo reformative and rehabilitative programmes, from counselling, employment, education to vocational training".

"The Year 2020 Budget recorded about 82% performance. The Proposed Y2021 Budget will capture the following, completion of ongoing infrastructural projects, construction and rehabilitation of new roads, Education programme, Provision of Health Centers, Security, Youth Empowerment, staff welfare among others.

"Continuous sensitization of the community on preventable measures against COVID-19.

" To set up more social welfare programmes for residents by providing different kinds of safety net including the newly introduced Agege Youths Deradicalization Programme scheduled to commence today". Egunjobi concluded.

Receiving the Budget on behalf of the legislative arm, the leader of the Council, Hon. Kola Anigbajumo said is team have received the Budget as a working document.

Hon. Anigbajumo commended Egunjobi led administration for been proactive and rapid responses to the yearnings of residents and stakeholders of Agege community.

He promised that the Budget Proposal will receive due attention of the lawmakers and pass the appropriation bill soon.

While noting that it is no news that their tenure will elapse in few months' time, the Leader stated that the Legislative Arm has always been giving adequate supports to the executive arm to ensure hitch-free administration.

The councilor representing Ward D, Hon. Aliyu Nojeem Oloruntoyin commended the executive arm, particularly, the chairman for his erudite leadership and robust relationship accord to the lawmakers.  Hon. Oloruntoyin emphatically praised Egunjobi led administration for his rapid response to yearnings of Agege community.  On the proposed budget presentation, which according to the councilor, is timely presented, that the lawmakers will do justice to it in line with the conclusive part of the chairman's speech.

Under the motion of adjournment, Hon. Hassan A Ala, representing Ward C, thanked the council chairman and the management team for presenting the year 2021 budget and assured timely approval.

Executive members led by the council chairman, management team led by the acting Council Manager, Mr. Babatunde Akinbami, Counil SLG, Hon. Gbenga Abiola, aides to the council boss led by the Chief of Staff, Mr. Oriade Saheed Ademola, Chief Safari Adaranijo (Agege APC apex Leader), Hon Taofeek Adaranijo Mhr (former MHR, and currently a member of Lagos State Local Government Service Commission), were all present at the event.

Others include HRH Oba Kamila Oyedeji Isiba (Olu Agege), Alhaji Ayo Adesiyan (Chairman, Agege LG CDC), among other stakeholders.  

Below is the breakdown of the Budget:

Revenue:

1. Federal Allocation + VAT/CASH BF = N3,382,973,086.84

2. IGR + State Coordinated IGR = N183,000,000

Total = N3,565,973,086.84

Expenditure:

1. Personnel Cost (Inclusive of Teachers Salary) = N1,220,000,000

2. Overhead/Statutory deduction = N1,493,973,086.84

3. Capital (SSE + NCA) = N852,000,000

Total = N3,565,973,086.84

#EndSARS: Gov. Sanwo-Olu Holds Strategic Meeting with Egunjobi, Other Council Chairs in Lagos

...Sets up N200m To Compensate Victims

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The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu today has set up about N200m fund as compensation for Lagos residents, who are victims of EndSars Protest in the state.

The governor revealed this while holding a zoom meeting with the Executive Chairman of Agege Local Government, Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi  Jp and other Council chairmen in the state.

In a remark, Egunjobi briefed Mr. Governor about the peaceful protest in his community as residents trooped out enmasse to express their displeasure about police brutality and other burning issues.

"Today I attended a Zoom meeting with 56 other Council chairmen where we briefed Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu about the activities of EndSARS protesters in our local government areas.

"Individually we took turn. 

"In my remark, I was effusive about Sunday’s peaceful protest in Agege, particularly the comportment of the protesters, who converged at the stadium marching through some parts of our area. 

"I explained to the governor that no ugly incident was recorded to his delight and that of my colleagues.

"It is imperative to reiterate that Governor Sanwo-Olu today inaugurated an eight-man judicial panel of Inquiry and Restitution, charged with the receipt of petitions and investigation of police brutality in Lagos. 

"His Excellency has also set up N200m fund as compensation for Lagos residents, who are victims and has demonstrated his commitment to meet protesters’ demands in no small measure.    

"I urge victims from Agege to avail themselves of the window for recompense, a journey am more than willing to take with them.

"Am begging protesters to give government the benefit of the doubt and vacate the streets". Egunjobi concluded.

God Bless Nigeria!

God Bless Lagos!

God Bless Agege!

Agege LG

Egunjobi wants protection for EndSARs protesters | AgegePulse Magazine

...Reached out to Security Operatives for Protection

The Executive Chairman of Agege Local Government has appealed to security agencies in the community to ensure safety of EndSARs protesters in the area.

Egunjobi made this known against the backdrop of plans by youths from Agege to hold the EndSARs protest in the area on Sunday. 

In a social media post, the Council Chairman wrote: “Have been following the thread on the planned EndSARS protest scheduled for tomorrow, Sunday in Agege. 

“All along am in sync with the nationwide protest against police brutality. As a show of open support for Agege chapter of the protest, have reached out to security authorities in the council area to give peaceful protesters maximum protection and ensure that the occasion

is not used by criminal elements to perpetrate heinous acts.  God Bless Nigeria! God Bless Lagos! God Bless Agege!”

Sarkin Hausawa Speaks Over Attempt to take over Mosalashi Alhaja from Hausa Community by Agege LG

Sarkin Hausawa, Agege Alhaji Musa Mohammed, Dongo Kadai has Spoken Over the issue of an Attempt to take over Mosalashi Alhaja from Hausa Community by Agege LG.

Sarki made this statement through his Social media handle and he wrote:

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"Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem.

May the peace and blessings of Almighty Allah continue to be upon Prophet MUHAMMAD (Sallallahu Alaihi Wassalam) and His entire household, Amin".

"My attention was drawn on the issue of our of our mosque( Agege Central mosque popularly known as Moshalashi Alhaja,  since the occurrence of the attack of Lagos state task force on Covid 19 I have instructed the chief Iman, Naibi  and other members of the mosque committee to seal the mosque and strictly follow the order of either local, State or federal government on the closure of the mosque. I have said it  severally in almost all my posts that the Agege Hausa Community is highly responsible and law abiding on  all government policies and we have never been found wanting on any issues and the palace of Sarkin Hausawa of Agege is always in a good and cordial relationship with the local government on every issue not the mosque only, the Chairman in one part is our Chief Security Officer and in  another part is our son and we are always in contact with each other on matters of community affairs.

"I would like to call on the attentions of all the good people of Agege that this is not the period of hassle, confrontations and anger on any matter, we should remember that it is the sacred of all months, the month of forgiveness, the month of serving Almighty Allah utmostly. So, I therefore implored all and sundry to sheath their sword and continue with the act of ibadah that will bring about peace,stability and eradication of the pandemic that shook the entire world.

"I also directed all my subjects to adhere to the local government Chairman directives on the issue of the mosque that violate the laws and local government policies which I believed it is in our favour and also enjoin you all to be peace builder and law abiding people.

"Whoever has any advices or assistance on the issue of our Central mosque should please kindly see the imam or his assistants and if need be they will contact the palace of sarkin Hausawa of Agege on any issues pertaining that. I urged us all to please continue to follow the government guidelines on Covid 19, we should also use this moment of Ramadan to seek forgiveness of Almighty Allah, HIs continuous blessings and mercies not to engage one another on issues that had already been taken care of.

"We prays that may Almighty Allah continue to protect all of us against this pandemic, accept our act of ibadah, forgive our sins known and unknown, put us above the reach of our enemies and evil doers, protect our Faith's and instill the zeal of helping one another into our hearts and continue to let us live peacefully and harmoniously among ourselves, Amin.

"Thank you all and Almighty God will continue to bless  you in all ramifications".

Egunjobi Embarks on Free Distribution of Face Masks in Agege

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...donates 1000 pieces to Area G Command, Ogba

Following the Lagos State government directives on compulsory enforcement of use of face mask effective next week, as part of preventive measures to combat the pandemic corona virus disease in Lagos.

Agege local government under the leadership of of Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi has embarked on free distribution of Face masks in Agege.

AgegePulse learnt that the face masks were produced by Agege Local Government Vocational Training Centre of Education Department.

Speaking during the visit to Area G, Command, the Director of Education, Agege Local government, Mr. Clement Abimbola said that "the council chairman, Egunjobi  has directed us to produce over 10,000 Pieces of washable face masks to be distributed freely to Agege residents to complement the efforts of the State government in producing protective mass face masks for Lagosians".

Receiving  the face masks on behalf of Area Commander, Area G, ACP, Ibrahim Zungura,  the CO, Jonathan Egwami appreciate the council chairman for extending generosity and protect guild in curbing the spread of Covid 19 to Nigeria Police Force, Area G, Command, Lagos State.

Chief Security Officer of Agege Local Government, Alhaji Babatunde Atiku, Asst. Director Mr. Quadri Tajudeen,  Mr. Sefiu Esan, Mr. Fafuluyi Olugbenga amongst others were all present at the presentation.

Ramadan: Egunjobi Advises Muslim Faithful To Obey Govt. Directives

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By KAZEEM AKANDE

Alhaji Ganiyu Egunjobi, the Executive Chairman, Agege Local Government Council, Lagos, has urged Muslim Faithful to adhere to government directives on COVID-19 during the Ramadan period to prevent spread of the pandemic in the state.

Egunjobi gave the advice in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Lagos.

According to him, Muslim Faithful should adhere strictly to all directives from the government during this Ramadan period to curtail further spread of the virus.

“I am not a nominal Muslim, I practise, but no religion, not even Islam subscribe to suicide or attempted suicide.

“We cannot continue to press the self-destruction button in the name of worshipping God,” he said.

The chairman said the local government had shut down the popular Alhaja Mosque in Agege, to prevent spread of the pandemic among the worshipers and residents as a whole.

Egunjobi said that such action had prevented the possible spread of the virus among the over 300 worshipers in the mosque.

“We recently made the headlines for leading a team of the council officials to shut down a mosque in the area where worshippers defied government’s ban on congregational worship amid the Coronavirus after they viciously attacked officials of the State’s Taskforce on the COVID-19.

“It was an unfortunate incident that if we had let go and failed to rise up to the occasion as a grassroots government, it has dire consequences which would hurt public policy in a great deal.

“It was quite appalling, a clear breach of government’s order, and to add insult to injury they attacked officials of the State’s Taskforce on COVID-19.

“We all know the state government has the capacity to deal with the situation but because mischievous bigots, ethnic jingoists and misguided elements among us may use the moment to fuel crisis.

“So, it required local solution and we stepped into the breach,” he said.

According to him, the council met with Sarkin Hausawa, and other stakeholders before we moved to the place, chased everybody out of the mosque, fumigated it, which I personally did and locked it up.

Egunjobi said that the council was trying to disabuse the mind of the people from erroneous belief that Coronavirus was the sickness of only the rich.

“I do tell those who insist on having religious gatherings and congregational worships that we cannot be more catholic than Pope.

 Pope suspended all religious ceremonies from catholic mass to funeral in Vatican.

“The grand zero of Islam, Saudi Arabia, the authorities called off all year-round lesser hajj, Umrah, suspended congregational prayers of all forms and shapes in all the country’s mosques except the Grand mosque, Haram in Mecca and the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina where there are strict restriction on the number of worshippers while prayer outside the two holy mosques are prohibited,” he said.

He said that before the lockdown, the council had been carrying out aggressive sensitisation across all the nooks and crannies and stakeholders, but the compliance was nothing to write home about.

The chairman said that according to Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, (NCDC) there was only one case of Coronavirus victims in Agege, adding that this was not to say that the people were doing the right things.

It was reports that Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has reportedly urged its citizens to look out for the crescent moon on Thursday, April 23 and report their findings to moon sighting committees set up specifically for the purpose.

Coronavirus: Egunjobi embarks on street-to-street sensitisation, visits Sarkin Hausawan, Mosque

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Executive Chairman of Agege local government, Alh Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi (JP), on Wednesday continued the ongoing sensitisation of the people of the area on coronavirus by the council with a street-to-street education.

Immediately Nigeria recorded her first case of the ravaging virus, the council hit the ground running with series of sensitisation programmes with the first leg held at the main market and graced by stakeholders from community, and faith based organisation leaders, to traders.

The council's sponsored an advertisement in which it appealed to residents to abide by orders issued by the state government in the fight against  the pandemic was also aired on popular Yoruba newspaper review programme, Koko Inu-iwe Irohin, on Bond FM for days.

On Wednesday, Egunjobi took to the streets in Agege in order to bring the message home and monitor residents' compliance with the directives of the state government on precautionary measures to curb the spread.

The Council boss went around preaching personal hygiene and environmental sanitation including social distancing.

He urged people to wash their hands with soaps most times even as he generously distributed hand sanitizers.

Egunjobi however expressed his displeasure at the level of public compliance with government directives, especially on social distancing and hygiene.

Among the places he visited were the palace of Sarkin Hausawas and a mosque belonging to Hausa community at Moricas where he met with Sarkin Hausawan, HRM Musa Muhammed, and the Imam respectively.