One Year In Office: Hon. Akinola Idowu Empowers 400 Orile Agege Residents With N100K Each

 Yomi Durojaye

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐞-𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚 (𝐋𝐂𝐃𝐀), 𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐀𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐚 𝐀𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐧 𝐈𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐮 (𝐃𝐎𝐃𝐎), 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞, 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐨 400 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧'𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞.

In his statement,  The Council Chairman said, "The one-year anniversary celebration stands as another testament to our administration's resolve to deliver inclusive governance, promote economic growth, and ensure that the dividends of democracy reach every resident of Orile-Agege LCDA".

Hon. Akinola Idowu also appreciated President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, for their continuous leadership and support. He also thanked party leaders, royal fathers, Baales, market associations, community leaders, and residents for their confidence in his administration.

The Chairman highlighted several landmark achievements recorded within one year, including the construction and rehabilitation of roads and drainage systems, environmental improvement initiatives, rehabilitation of the INEC office at Arigbanla, provision of official vehicles for Obas and Baales, implementation of the Green Orile-Agege Initiative, support for waste management through LAWMA debt waivers and the procurement of waste evacuation trucks, environmental sanitation stakeholders' engagements, distribution of educational materials to pupils in public primary schools, non-interest loans for waste management operators, free GCE and JAMB forms for students, skill acquisition programmes, and the successful "Run and Fight for Asiwaju" sporting event.

Akinola reaffirmed his administration's commitment to delivering more impactful projects and people-oriented programmes that will continue to improve the standard of living across Orile-Agege LCDA.

In her welcome address, the Council Manager, Mrs. Seriki Kehinde, expressed gratitude to God for the successful leadership of Hon. Akinola Idowu Dodo. She commended the Chairman for his outstanding performance in infrastructure development, environmental sanitation, staff welfare, and responsive governance. She also acknowledged the unwavering support of the Vice Chairman, Hon. Wale Fayemi, and the Leader of the Legislative Council, Hon. Afolabi Omotunde (APHOO), describing their teamwork as a major driving force behind the administration's successes.

The event, which was coordinated by the Head of Information, Mrs. Bukola Bankole, brought together political leaders, traditional rulers, community stakeholders, market leaders, religious leaders, party faithful, and residents to celebrate the achievements recorded by the council within the past year.

The event also featured goodwill messages from party leaders, community stakeholders, and other dignitaries, who applauded Hon. Dodo for his visionary leadership, dedication to grassroots development, and remarkable achievements within just one year in office.

A major highlight of the celebration was the presentation of ₦100,000 each to 400 beneficiaries, amounting to ₦40 million in direct financial empowerment. The beneficiaries were also informed that they would be considered for an additional ₦2 million business support initiative in the near future, further demonstrating the council's commitment to economic empowerment and sustainable development.

Lagos Empowers Honey Bee Farmers ... Reaffirms Commitment to Rural Development

Yomi Durojaye 

The Lagos State Government, through the Centre for Rural Development (CERUD) under the Office of Rural Development, has commenced a special training and empowerment programme for honey bee farmers as part of efforts to boost agricultural productivity, create alternative sources of income, and improve livelihoods in rural communities across the State.

Speaking at the programme held at the Centre for Rural Development (CERUD) Headquarters in Igbodu, Epe, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Rural Development, Dr. Nurudeen Yekinni Agbaje, said the initiative was designed to empower farmers with the knowledge and tools required for successful honey bee production.

He explained that the programme would provide participants with alternative sources of income, strengthen existing honey production businesses, and improve the standard of living of rural farmers, in line with the Lagos State Government's commitment to sustainable rural development.

Also speaking, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development, Mrs. Kikelomo Bolarinwa, appreciated the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, for his unwavering support for the Ministry and the continuous investment in rural development initiatives. 

She urged participants to make the most of the training by applying the knowledge acquired to enhance their productivity and economic well-being.

In his welcome address, the Director of the Centre for Rural Development (CERUD), Mr. Musbau Balogun, stated that the training and empowerment programme forms part of the Centre's ongoing 2026 empowerment initiatives aimed at reaching farmers across all parts of Lagos State.

He added that, in addition to the training sessions, participants would receive honey bee production equipment at the end of the programme to support them in establishing or expanding their businesses.

Delivering the presentation, the lead facilitator, Dr. Gbolahan Saba, highlighted the vast opportunities within the honey bee value chain. He explained that beyond honey production, farmers could generate additional income from other bee products, thereby increasing the profitability and sustainability of the enterprise. The participants were also taking through practical session in Honey Bee production.

Speaking on behalf of the participants, Mrs. Adeleke Adeyinka, a member of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), expressed gratitude to Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu and the Centre for Rural Development for organizing the programme. She assured the government that the knowledge and skills acquired during the training would be effectively utilized to improve agricultural productivity and livelihoods.

LAGOS MINISTRY EMPOWERS 2,680 BUSINESS OWNERS WITH CASH GRANTS

 Yomi Durojaye 

2,680 Business owners have benefitted from the NG-CARES (Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus) under the Lagos State Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment which is aimed at alleviating the status of residents who are adversely affected by the pandemic.

LAGOS MINISTRY EMPOWERS 2,680 BUSINESS OWNERS WITH CASH GRANTS

The Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Hon. Akinyemi Bankole Ajigbotafe disclosed this during an interactive session held today, at the Academy Hotel and Suites Agidingbi, Ikeja, with NG-CARES beneficiaries of Lagos Cares Social Transfer delivery platform from LG/LCDAs  in Lagos State.

While congratulating the beneficiaries, Hon. Ajigbotafe reiterated that the pandemic did not just affect the health of residents but also disrupted livelihoods, businesses and the daily survival of millions of Nigerians, especially the poor and vulnerable.  

He emphasised that, in a swift response, the NG-CARES programme was part of social inclusion to restore businesses for recovery from challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ajigbotafe stated that one of the most commendable aspects of NG-CARES is that, it is performance-based and driven by the States Governments in Nigeria to ensure that, support reaches communities faster, more directly, and more efficiently.

He stated that the importance of the programme is to gather feedback and address concerns regarding the implementation and impact on the citizens.

The NG-Cares programme focuses on a more equitable distribution to under-serve populations categorized under targeted vulnerability profiles, namely: Aged, Chronically ill, People with Disability and Urban poor.

He implored beneficiaries to utilize the grant by investing in their businesses as tradesmen and he used the opportunity to state that, the state Government is preparing to onboard 5,500 beneficiaries in the next phase of the project.

Earlier in his welcome remarks, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment ESV. Olayinka Adebayo Wasiu reiterated that the session is a reflection and renewal of the State Government’s commitment to ensure that no one is left out of the THEMES Development Agenda of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu’s Administration.

The event was well attended by partners from the Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget, representatives from Local Governments/Local council development Areas, and Directors in the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment amongst others.

Chi-Farms empowers Military wives with poultry equipment, birds

  

By Kazeem Akande

Chi-Farms Limited on Monday empowered 9 Brigade Nigeria Army personnel wives with poultry equipment and birds for economic sustainability.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that wives of military officers' wives were trained and empowered on rearing poultry birds in the 9 Brigade army barracks at Maryland Lagos.

Brig.-Gen. Adegoke Adetuyi, Commander 9 Bridge Nigeria Army while given his remarks thanks the Chi-Farms for the kind gesture given to the officers wives.

Adetuyi said that the empowerment scheme given to the the personnel wives would go a long way to help the families.

"We really thank the Chi-Farms Nig. LTD for the kind generosity to officers wives and we believe this empowerment will go  a long way to assist the beneficiaries economically," the commander said.

Dr Johannes Flosbach the General Manager (GM) Chi-Farms/Cormart in his remarks said that the empowerment was one of the methods to increase in agricultural products in the country.

 According to him, agriculture works only when there is security.

"So that's why we see it as important to empower the officers wives to increase agriculture base in the country at the same time train them for self reliant.

Mrs Mariam Babangida, one of the beneficiaries of the empowerment thanked the organiser the Chi-Farms saying the training was an eye opener to the poultry farming.

Babangida said that the poultry equipment and the birds would go a long to sustain the family economically.

"I am sure majority of us will take a good advantage of this empowerment because it's a life time opportunity for us to engage in poultry farming for economic sustainability.

"We thank the organiser and we assured them that we will make proper use of the equipment and and the birds," she said.

The News Agency of Nigeria NAN reports that 20 people benefitted from the poultry equipment and birds while 100 benefitted from the larger agricultural training.

CHI farms is a pioneer in the Nigerian livestock industry. Specialized in producing high quality producer of day old chicks, frozen chicken, catfish, meat products and more.

Felix Ajanaku,  CORMART staff among other military officers were all present at the event.

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

AgegePulse Magazine 

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

Picture credit: Esan Sefiu 

Agege LG 

Erin Jogunola 

 Ismaeel Garba Ismaeel

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

 AgegePulse Magazine 

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.

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

AgegePulse  Magazine 

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

JS Babatunde Empowers Youths With N2million StartUp Fund | AgegePulse

The Executive Chairman of Orile Agege LCDA, Hon. Johnson Babatunde has signed a business pack with the Executive members of National Youth council of Nigeria, Orile Agege branch on a business plan to empower youths on agricultural business in Orile Agege.

This was signed at the scheduled meeting held yesterday with the LCDA, the able youth body presented the Agricultural Business Plan to the council boss which interest him to partner and render the neccesary support.

The Business Plan showed more details on areas of the Agric sector that suite the farmland given to the youth council by the council boss. 

AgegePulse learnt that the council Chairman glanced through the business plan immediately it was presented to him and he picked up an interest and also ready to support the Nycn Orile-Agege with the sum of 2million naira only. 

He urged the youth to be more proactive with vision to tap into every opportunity to make their lives meaningful, adding that there are still more empowerment programme to be done for the youth in Orile Agege.

"Overtime, I have challenged the youth in the community to come up with a bankable business ideas and plans that will keep that will engage them in a smallscale businesses". J.S. Babatunde asserted.

Technology: Google Empowers Education District One With Digital Skills

…Train Teachers, Students, Principals, Management Staff On Digital Economy

…We’re Ready For The Dynamic Changes of The world - Dr Ayandele

AgegePulse Magazine

When the full benefit of digital literacy and empowerment begin to germinate in Nigeria, the entire community of Lagos Education District One (EDDI) comprising Agege, Alimosho and Ifako Ijaye will not be left behind in the quest to reap the fruit.

This is because the district has taken another first with the move to turn digital passion into capacity building for students, teachers, principals and management staff of the district.

EDDI on Thursday, played host to popular education NGO, MindTheGap in collaboration with leading digital platform, Google for the launching of the initiative aimed train 10 million youth across Africa in 5years by Google. At the event, the EDDI community were trained on how to maximize technology and digital skills to improve teaching and learning outcomes in school. Also, they were empowered to dig for opportunity on the web.


Speaking at the epoch making event, the Tutor General/Permanent Secretary of the EDDI, Dr (Mrs) Yinka Ayandele said it is obvious that the world is dynamic in nature, hence the need to be equipped with relevant digital skills to enhance the teachers’ tasks and to compete favourably in the global village.

Dr Ayandele stated that the district is ready to acquire new knowledge that will aid positive outcomes while assuring that the participants will put the skills acquired at the training into judicious use. She thanked Google and their resource persons for piloting the digital skills and acquisition programme in EDDI.

In a chat with Agegepulse Magazine, the Co-founder of MindTheGap and facilitator, Mr Tayo Olosunde revealed that after the training, participants are expected to be inspired towards thinking globally.

“As you can see, there is a completely new perspective to the way the participants are seeing the digital world. Our hope is that these teachers and principals will tap into the huge opportunities online and spend productive time on the internet. Secondly, this initiative will endear people to know how to search for opportunities; and create opportunities on the internet.”

“Lagos is fast becoming a Mega City driven by technology, hence Lagosians especially the civil servants must be ready to key into the digital world that the Mega City Project will come with.  I celebrate what the state government is doing, proving to the world that Nigeria and Africa can really do it. So, I want to encourage people to jump into the Lagos City Reality by equipping themselves with relevant skills and be ready  for the opportunities ahead.” Mr Olosunde concluded.