Court bars Iyaloja, others from levying Computer Village traders | AgegePulse Magazine

 

A Lagos State High Court has barred Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, the daughter of All Progressives Congress leader, Bola Tinubu, from imposing levies on traders at the Computer Village, Lagos.

A Lagos State High Court has barred Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, the daughter of All Progressives Congress leader, Bola Tinubu, from imposing levies on traders at the Computer Village, Lagos.

The development comes over a year after Tinubu-Ojo, who is also the Iyaloja-General of Lagos State reportedly imposed leaders on the traders who then introduced new levies, a development which sparked a series of protests at the Computer Village.

Others who were similarly barred from imposing levies include: Mrs. Bisola Azeez, Mr. Adeniyi Olasoji, Nofiu Akinsanya, Tony Ikani and the Commissioner of Police in Lagos State.

Iyaloja-General, Folashade Tinubu, Ojo

The order is sequel to a fundamental human rights suit marked ID/9039MFHR/19 instituted against the five respondents by the five major stakeholders that represent the traders at the Computer Village.

The stakeholders representing the traders include: The Registered Trustees of Computer and Allied Products Dealers Association of Nigeria; Registered Trustees of Phone and Allied Product Dealers Association of Nigeria; and Registered Trustees of Phone Parts and Accessories Dealers Association of Nigeria.

Other applicants include: the Registered Trustees of Association of Caterers, Food and Drinks Vendors of Ogunbiyi Computer Village, Ikeja, Lagos; Registered Trustees of Ikeja Books, Stationeries and Computer Association and Azeez Olunrin.

The judgment, which was delivered by Justice Yetunde Pinheiro read in part, “I find that the 2nd and 3rd respondents’ imposition of levies on the applicants is illegal, null and void and therefore amounts to a violation of their fundamental rights.

“Accordingly, it is hereby ordered as thus: The first to fifth respondents by themselves, agents, levy collectors howsoever called are restrained from imposing levies and/or fines on the members of the 1st to 5th applicants at the Ikeja Computer Village in the Ikeja Local Government Area of Lagos State.”

In a letter titled, ‘Dear members, Our Court Victory against Iyaloja and Babaloja and Others in Computer Village, Ikeja’, the leadership of the Computer Village rejoiced over the judgment.

In the letter signed by its Chairman and Secretary-General, Timi Famoroti and Jerry Mba respectively, members were asked not to pay tax to Tinubu’s daughter or her representatives.

It read in part, “The implications of this landmark judgement is that the Iyaloja General, Chief Mrs. Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, Mrs. Bisola Azeez, And Mr. Olasoji Adeniyi or their representatives or agents cannot collect any form of dues, levies or fines from the members of Ikeja Computer Village Market. Any collection in this regard is illegal.

“We therefore urge you not to submit yourself to any form of payment, intimidation and extortion. It is your right to defend yourself and report to your leaders in case there is a violation of your fundamental human rights.

“Please ensure you document with concrete evidence and report any breach of your right to your leaders. This will help our legal action/s against any violators when necessary. We therefore urge every member to continue to pay your agreed dues to your various associations accordingly.”

Traders were also advised to pay their personal and company income, taxes, levies and others to the appropriate government agencies at the national, state and local governments when due.

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COVID19: LASEMA TAKES PREVENTION SENSITIZATION TO LAGOS MARKET MEN AND WOMEN

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Iyaloja, Lasema

Market men and women have been urged to ensure constant cleanliness around their business areas  and to  indulge in frequent hand washing with soap and water to prevent  the spread of Coronavirus.

The advice on improved housekeeping was given by the top management team of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, led by it's Director General/CEO, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, who spoke extensively on how to prevent spread of the disease.

As part of the Agency's strategic approach to preventing spread of the virus, the Agency took the Coronavirus sensitization campaign to  the weekly meeting of the Association of Commodity Market men and Women of Nigeria, at the home of their President, the Iyaloja-General, Mrs Folashade Tinubu-Ojo in Ikeja.

Speaking on the development after the sensitization, LASEMA's Director- General, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu said it was necessary to build resilience of Lagos residents from the grassroots up and  the Commodity traders were key stakeholders who could help curb the spread of Coronavirus and other communicable diseases.

The Iyaloja - General, Mrs Folasade Tinubu-Ojo who  commended the Agency's involvement in the campaign said that the Association had been engaging members on personal hygiene and general cleanliness in times past, noting that, it may be difficult to avoid overcrowding, which was one of the recommendations of curbing the spread of communicable diseases.

Speaking further, the Iyaloja General promised that the Association would ensure that those present at the meeting take the message of personal and environmental hygiene down to all the nooks and crannies of their homes and markets in Lagos.

The Commodity traders  and other residents were encouraged to report suspected case of Coronavirus  through the Lagos State Emergency Toll Free numbers 767/112 or through 08033565529, 08052817243, 08023401214.

Fire outbreaks: Lagos to set up emergency committees in markets

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Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, Director-General, LASEMA

The Lagos State Government is set to inaugurate emergency committees in all markets across the state.

This followed recent spate of fire incidents which has resulted in heavy loss of lives and property running into billions of naira,

This development was disclosed by the Director General, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyintolu while speaking to newsmen in his office.

Oke-Osanyintolu said the frequency of the fire incidents had prompted the state to be proactive by collaborating with the market leaders to take positive steps to avoid loss of their investments to fire outbreaks.

He said the government would work with ‘Iya Oloja’ and ‘Baba Olojas’ on the inauguration of emergency committees to avert fire incidents in market.

Oke-Osanyintolu added that a situation whereby markets in the state become filling stations where thousands of litres of fuel were stored would no longer be acceptable.

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Asiwaju Tinubu’s daughter, Folasade welcomes second surrogate child

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Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, first daughter of the National leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has welcomed her second baby, a girl, through surrogacy.

Folashade who is the Iya-Oloja General, had on 25 December, 2017 welcomed her first baby boy through surrogacy to the Tinubu-Ojo’s family, who have been expecting a baby several years after marriage.

The arrival of the second baby girl last week Friday, October 18th brought joy to the Tinubu-Ojo’s family. The naming ceremony of the new baby was done on (Friday) at the Tinubu’s Sunday Adigun, Alausa, Ikeja home amidst pomp and ceremony.

The new baby was given several names including; Yewande, Iyabowale and others. At the colourful ceremony were the All Progressives Congress, APC, Lagos State Chairman, Alhaji Tunde Balogun; former Senator, Tokunbo Afikuyomi; Folasade’s husband, Oyetunde Ojo and other dignitaries.

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Lagos Speaker, Obasa Extols Egunjobi, JS Babatunde Giant Strides

...As Iyaloja General Commends Obasa, Ogundimu, Others Over Stakeholders' Meeting

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Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa has commended the two council Chairmen in Agege LG and Orile Agege LCDA over their huge investment in infrastructure, education, empowerment and welfarism.

Obasa expressed huge satisfaction at the performances of both chairmen while speaking at the just concluded LSHA Stakeholders’ meeting held in Agege tagged: "ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES: Community Engagement to Facilitate Lasting Solution."

He said: "Hon. Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi and Hon. Johnson Babatunde  have made us proud with their unprecedented achievements since they assume office.

"They have both succeeded in several pressing areas needing attention before they came into office. We have seen their achievements such as major roads construction and rehabilitation and flood management through proper drainage designs. In education, they have constructed and renovated schools, provided school uniforms, writing materials and made available; free school buses for public school students.

“Egunjobi and JS Babatunde’s monthly financial empowerment of N100,000 each for about 800 resdidents of Agege and Orile Agege is unprecedented, laudable and will alleviate poverty and promote small scale businesses in this regions." Obasa concluded.

On her part, the Iyaloja General, Agege, Alhaja Taibat Tijani Lawal expressed gratitude to the quality representation of Rt. Hon.  Mudashiru Obasa and Honourable Oluyinka Ogundimu , the two representatives of Agege in the state House of Assembly.

Alhaja Taibat said, the stakeholders meeting has been a viable tool for spontaneous feedback mechanism between government and the people adding that they have contributed immensely to the development of markets and women in Agege.

It's Never Been This Rosy In Orile Agege - Iyaloja General

...Hails Hon. J.S Babatunde Over Presentation of Utility Buses to Market Excos, Others

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The Iyaloja General and Erelu of Orile Agege Kingdom, Chief Mrs. Bola Orelaru has hailed the Executive Chairman of Orile Agege Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Johnson Sunday Babatunde over the distribution of utility buses to market executives and other stakeholders in the council.

Speaking with AgegePulse, Chief Orelaru acknowledged the tremendous works towards rebuilding and restoring the glory of Orile Agege.


The Erelu of Orile Agege expressed her gratitude to  the council boss for fulfilling his campaign promises to the market men and women by providing them with a new utility vehicle for their activities.


She said the kind gesture will go a long way to ease the hurdles of swift mobility that the executives have been experiencing for the past 15years.

In her usual appreciation style, the Iyaloja on behalf of herself and entire market women and men thanked the Chairman, council management, leaders of the house,  legislators and the leadership of All Progressive Congress (APC) in Orile Agege for fielding a competent candidate with exemplary leadership qualities.