SANWO-OLU APPOINTS SIX SPECIAL ADVISERS

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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appointed six Special Advisers (non-Cab

inet) to serve in various capacities across ministries.

The Secretary to the State Government, Barrister Mrs. ‘Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, made this known in a statement on Monday. The newly appointed Special Advisers are:

1. Dr. (Mrs) Iyabo Oyeyemi Ayoola - Special Adviser, Office of Internal Audit

2. Mr. Olalekan Hafeez Balogun - Special Adviser, Economic Planning & Budget

3. Hon. Akinyemi Ajigbotafę - Special Adviser, Community Development

4. Very Rev. Bukola Adebiyi - Special Adviser, Christian Religion

5. Dr. Abdullahi Jębę - Special Adviser, Muslim Religion

6. Hon. Ismail Odesanya - Special Adviser, DAWN Commission & S/W Integration.

The SSG extended her congratulations to the appointees and encouraged them to align their contributions with Governor Sanwo-Olu’s vision for a Greater Lagos.

The appointments take immediate effect.

Lagos NURTW Chairman, MC Olu-Omo Presents Face Masks to Nigeria Union of Journalists

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The Lagos State Chairman of National Union of Road Transportation Workers, NURTW, Alhaji Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya, Popularly known as Mc-Oluomo has presented facemasks to the leadership Lagos State Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ as part of efforts of the Transport Union's contribution to the fight against COVID-19.

The facemasks numbering hundreds according to Mc-Oluomo, is to support the efforts of NUJ in ensuring the safety of journalists who are in the frontline of reporting the COVID-19 situation.

He commended journalists for their dedication, passion and steadfast in keeping society abreast of government's activities in the fight against the virus.

The Lagos State NURTW chairman noted that media has played and still playing prominent roles in the dissemination of Covid-19 preventive measures.

Alhaji Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya also used the occasion to urge journalists to adhere strictly to the precautionary measures aimed at preventing them from contracting the virus noting that regular handwashing with soap and the use of facemasks and hand sanitizers are sure ways to flatten the curve of the virus.

Receiving the facemasks, Lagos State Chairman of NUJ, Dr. Kazeem Akinreti applauded leadership of NURTW state chairman and his excos member for supporting the efforts aimed at curbing the spread of the corona virus.

Dr. Akinreti particularly appreciated the NURTW boss for providing the facemasks for journalists in Lagos State, saying that wearing them would go a long way to ensure the safety of the journalists as they carry out their duties.
 
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Lagos State Exam Board Postpones Screening Test Into Model Colleges, Upgraded Schools

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In view of the prevailing situation of global pandemic virus called COVID - 19, Lagos State Examinations Board hereby informs the general public, especially all duly registered candidates for the year 2020 SCREENING TEST into Lagos State Model Colleges and Upgraded Junior Secondary Schools, that the conduct of the examination scheduled to commence from Monday, 25th to Saturday, 30th May, 2020 has been postponed till further notice.

Kindly note that, as soon as the situation improves for the conduct of the examination and approval is obtained from appropriate authorities, the new dates would be duly communicated to you all.

The Board regrets any inconveniences this POSTPONEMENT might have caused.

However, registration is still ongoing via various electronic means such as on-line, WhatsApp or phone calls. For further inquiries, contact the Board through any of the following phone numbers: 08166599458, 08138462960, 08035190744.

Kindly accept our best wishes.

"IGBEGA IPINLE EKO,  AJUMOSE GBOGBO WA NI.

Thank you.

Signed:
Supo S. Gbadegesin
Director, Lagos State Examinations Board

#Covid19: Pastor Bakare Donates Lagos Church As Isolation Centre

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Tunde Bakare, Serving Overseer of Citadel Global Community Church, formerly known as Latter Rain Assembly, has donated church halls in Ogun and Lagos states as isolation centres.

In a statement issued by the church, Bakare said it was the church’s way of contributing to the fight against COVID-19 in the country.

The statement read:
We, the Citadel Global Community Church (formerly, The Latter Rain Assembly, hereinafter called the CGCC) offer our heartfelt condolences to the grieving families who have lost loved ones as a result of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. We pray that God will comfort and strengthen those left behind in Jesus mighty name. Amen.

Our community has held daily prayers across electronic channels to unite various households together in pleading for the mercies of God to triumph over judgement, and for Christ to heal the sick and shorten the scope and impact of this plague on Nigeria, and the nations of the earth.

Drawing inspiration from the parable of the Good Samaritan as told by our Lord Jesus Christ, the CGCC launched a campaign #IamMyBrothersKeeper to provide meal support to Lagosians irrespective of faith through the houses of our members. This campaign has already been launched and we encourage others to join us and do the same.

To further spread the mandate given by the Good Samaritan in the parable, the CGCC offers parts of our current Church facilities located at Plot 4 Akilo Road Ogba for the use of the Lagos State Government as an isolation Centre for the treatment of Covid-19 cases. The CGCC Medical Missions shall onboard LASG officials to ensure the best utilization of this space as an isolation centre.

We commend the Lagos State Government and well meaning individuals and corporate bodies for the spirited efforts at controlling the spread of this pandemic in Lagos and by extension in Nigeria. We pray for divine health, wisdom and energy for the leadership of Lagos State and frontline healthcare workers.

We continue to urge obedience to social distancing regulations by the people of Lagos and urge well meaning Nigerians to self organize and fund meal support initiatives to the less privileged members of our communities as part of #IamMyBrothersKeeper campaign.

May God extend mercy to Nigeria and the nations of the earth at this challenging time.

OkadaBan: Protesters burn LASTMA vehicles at Iyana Ipaja, Lagos State

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Hell was let loose in the early hours of Wednesday, in Iyana-Ipaja area of Lagos state when dealers of motorcycles, popularly called “Okada,” riders and miscreants, known as “Area Boys,” engaged the police in a violent confrontation over enforcement of the recent ban by state government on Okada and others

The situation which led to commotion and destruction of properties was said to have started around 8.am, which also resulted in a traffic jam as motorists were caught in the clash.

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Several vehicles were smashed and shops looted by miscreants who seized the opportunity to loot and vandalized properties.

A vehicle belonging to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA was also burnt to ashes.

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Lagos State Education District 1 Rewards Staff For Excellence Service

The Lagos State Ministry of Education District 1 on Wednesday recognized some of its staff for their outstanding performances in the discharge of their duties. The merit award ceremony which is the 13th edition in the District was held at the Indoor Hall of Agege Stadium with awardees carting away various prizes.

Speaking at the event tagged 'Technology: A Panacea for Educational Advancement and Excellence'  the Lagos State  House of Assembly Committee Chairman on Education, Hon. Yinka Ogundimu stated that the event was aimed at recognising excellence, adding that the importance of technology cannot be overemphasized as it is now a pre-requisite for several internal and external examinations.

He also reiterated the state government’s effort in making education a front burner as highlighted in the recently passed budget in which Education took a significant part, assuring that there will be improvements in facilities and investment in workforce through training and development of teachers going forward.

The Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary of the District, Barrister Titilayo Solarin emphasized the role of technology in educational advancement.

According to her 'The modern day knowledge of computer and its allied accessories have changed permanently our concepts of teaching especially for those who embraced it over the traditional way of teaching and learning.

Solarin also noted that the theme for this year's event was chosen to conform and align actions towards the T.H.E.M.E.S Agenda of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in which the first E stands for Education and Technology.

She also commended the government's effort in the area of using technology in educational advancement, one of such is the recently launched EkoExcel program in which teachers are being guided in the use of technology to take students out of the confines of the analogue world and also acquit themselves creditably in all aspects of human endeavours.

According to Mrs. Solarin, "Technology is no longer a substitute; it is now the main thing". While congratulating the Award winners, she stated that they have made a mark and set standards that others will race to catch up thus starting a race of healthy rivalry.

The event featured awards and prizes for teaching and non-teaching staffs with the principal of Vetland Senior Grammar, Mrs Abiola Elizabeth Taiwo going home with the prize for Best Principal Senior Category while Mrs Alamu Bolanle, the principal of Government Junior College Agege won the Junior category.

The award for Best Teacher, Senior Category went to Mr Odusanya Tolulope from Abibat Mogaji Millennium Senior Secondary School while the Junior category was won by Mr Adewale Moses from Lagos Model Junior College Meiran amongst other prizes and awards.


Dignitaries at the event included the Olu of Agege Oba Kamila Oyedeji Isiba, Mrs Adeyinka Oyemade former chairman of Lagos State Civil Service commission, The Tutor General/Permanent Secretary of Education District 3 Mrs Yinka Ayandele, representative of the Chairman LASUBEB, Hon. Serifat Abiodun Adedoyin Representative of the Permanent Secretary TESCOM amongst others.

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New Local Govt Commissioner, Dr. Wale Ahmed Resumes Office

... Calls for Cooperation and better service delivery among staff

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Following the minor cabinet reshufflement by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu last week Thursday, the newly re-deployed Commissioner to the Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs, Dr. Wale Ahmed yesterday resumed at his new duty post with a call for cooperation among officials of the Ministry.

Ahmed was received at the Ministry by top officials and management staff led by the Ministry's Permanent Secretary, Dr. Taiwo  Salaam.

AgegePulse gathered that, the Commissioner who addressed the management staff of the Ministry, charged the members of staff to come up with new ideas that would be impactful to residents of the State.

He sought for the cooperation of members of staff in delivering dividends of democracy to Lagosians, particularly those at the grassroots across all the 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas

Ahmed assured all the components of the Ministry especially its major stakeholders who are traditional rulers and local government officials of better service delivery going forward.

He said "I want to pledge my loyalty to all those who have stakes in this Ministry including the members of staff .

He also stated that he would operate an open door policy, saying that his tenure at the Ministry would be all-inclusive where no one would be left behind in achieving the greater Lagos.

While saying that the success of one is the success of all, the Commissoner called on everyone to join hands with him as he pilot the affairs of the ministry.

"My position here as the Commissioner is just by providence. By implication, there is nothing I can do without all of you here. Don't see me as a ruler but as a co-worker who is here to coordinate the activities of all of you and the Ministry as a whole.

" My humble plea is that let us design all our activities to align with the T.H.E.M.E.S agenda of the Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu's administration and the onus is on you to make this agenda translate into programmed that will impact the life of Lagosians such that they can be able to relate with it. " Dr. Ahmed reiterated.

He expressed appreciation with the warm reception given to him by the officials of the Ministry and promise to sustain a friendly working relationship with the entire workforce.

Prior to his re-deployment last thursday, Dr. Wale Ahmed was the Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations .

LAGOS STATE STUDENTS DECLARE SUPPORT FOR SANWO-OLU

...Egunjobi a role model worthy of emulation

In a remarkable event of international world students day held on Saturday, the 17th of November, 2018, the Lagos State chapter of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANs, mobilsed all their members from the ten (10) tertiary institutions in the state to stage a Solidarity WALK in support of the governorship candidate of the All Progressive  Congress,, APC, BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU in the forthcoming general elections.

The students in their thousands gathered at Maryland and from where they walked through Mobolaji Bank-Anthony Road and Remi Fanikayode Avenue singing and dancing to music blaring out from sound system. On reaching their destination, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu Campaign Organisation (BOSCO) situated on plot 58/60, Oduduwa Crescent, GRA, Ikeja.

Hon Mafe who led a delegation to receive them in the absence of Sanwo-Olu and Mr. Tayo Ayide, Director General of the Campaign Organisation declared that the APC governorship candidate is committed to improving the state-owned educational institutions' infrastructure and regular payment of bursary to students of Lagos extraction.

Hon. Mafe further maintained that Mr. Sanwo-Olu is a man of high integrity with listening ears to all and sundry, and would always carry the students along in his administration.

Hon. Ayodele Ayodeji who was a member of the delegates that received the students assured them that the students have taken the right step in right direction at the right time, that they have no cause to fear at all because Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu will ensure that all their needs are met.

The leadership of the Lagos State Students equally assured the entire team of BOSCO that the students have endorse Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu and that they will ensure that the entire students in Lagos State canvass and vote for Babajide Sanwo-Olu come 2019 guber elections. 

The students leaders specially commended the Director for CSOs, NGOs and Students in person of Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi for his unrelenting efforts to bring the students together despite the challenges facing them. 

They described Alhaji Egunjobi as a role model worthy of emulation in handling students affairs.

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Lagos urges retired principals to impart knowledge for education sector growth

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The Lagos State government has urged retired principals in Lagos State to continue to impart their knowledge as educators, coaches and counsellors to enrich the experience of teachers, serving principals and school administrators to grow the education sector.

The Deputy Governor, Dr. Idiat Oluranti Adebule, who made the call while speaking at the formal launch of the Association of Retired Principals of Secondary Schools of Nigeria, (ARPSSON), Lagos State Chapter, added that the government expects retired principals to give invaluable information and advice on State's programs and policies to those in service.

Dr. Adebule, represented by Mrs. Samiat Adeleye, the Permanent Secretary, Teachers Establishment and Pensions Office (TEPO), pledged the government's support for the association to ensure the achievement of its aims and objectives.

Also speaking during the event, the Initiator and Coordinator of ARPSSON, Mr. K. Sodehinde, stated that the aim of the Association, among others, was to promote the socio-economic welfare of members and to foster unity among all retired principals.

Sodeinde called for the government’s support in all areas, especially for an upward review of their pensions, pointing out that the body was initially started in Lagos but has spread to other parts of the country.

The event which took place at the Multipurpose Hall of the Teachers' Resource Centre, Owutu had in attendance representative of His Royal Highness, Oba Kabiru Sotobi, the Ayangburen of Ikorodu, retired Tutor-Generals/Permanent Secretaries and other notable people in the education sector in the State.

THIRD MAINLAND BRIDGE TO BE CLOSED FOR REPAIRS

The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mr Adedamola Kuti, said on Tuesday that consultations had begun for the closure of the Third Mainland Bridge for repairs.

Kuti said that the ministry of works was going to hold a meeting with stakeholders tomorrow to discuss how to manage traffic during the repairs.

He, however, did not specify the exact date the bridge would be closed to traffic or how long the repairs would last.

According to him, stakeholders attending the meeting to discuss the repairs include traffic regulatory agencies, transport unions, truck owners and drivers’ unions, law enforcement agents, among others.

“The Federal Executive Council has approved the maintenance work on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State.

“The project has taken off already and in carrying out the work, we may at certain times be shutting down the bridge for maintenance.

“At the moment we may begin with tests on the bridge, so, we may shut it by 12 midnight on Thursday and carry out tests and some repairs and open it to traffic by midnight on Sunday.’’

He said that six other damaged bridges across the state were already undergoing maintenance and rehabilitation.

“We have contracts on maintenance of some of the bridges in Lagos.

“We are completing maintenance work on the expansion joints on the Coconut Bridge.

“We are expecting the contractor to start work on the Independence Bridge in Lagos.

“There is repair work going on currently on the Apapa Bridge, that is, Ijora/Leventis Bridge.

“Maintenance work is ongoing on the Ijora-7up Bridge, we are also changing the expansion joints.

“On the bridge around the National Stadium area, we are putting covers to all the stolen manholes, we are replacing the steel covers from stadium to Costain,” he said.

The controller said that some tests had been carried out on the Otedola Bridge, whose surface was recently burnt during a tanker fire.

Kuti said that the tests revealed that the bridge was safe for use and that the contractors would soon attend to the bridge.

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How To Calculate Your Land Use Charge Correctly

Land Use Charge: Payment is only 0.076% of the 60% of the value of a Property – Real Estate Professionals

...it is a more scientific and standardised payment

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Following the announcement of the re-enacted Land Use Charge Law (LUCL) 2018 of Lagos State, the Coalition of Real Estate Investors and Surveyors in Lagos State has revealed that after its thorough analysis of the LUCL 2018, Owners-Occupiers are expected to pay a token percentage of 0.076% of the value of the assessed property.

Mr. Ayokunle Gregory, the convener of Coalition of Real Estate Investors and Surveyors in Lagos, made this revelation through a press statement after a closed-door meeting of the Coalition held in Lagos on Friday, March 2, 2018. While also expressing dismay at the level of misinformation circulating about the law among the unsuspecting public, Mr. Gregory further stated that some mischief-makers were bent on exploiting the new law for their selfish purpose by confusing the entire populace through dissemination of half-truth.

"And as such, we feel obliged to address the falsehood from a professional perspective before the unsuspecting public is misguided to bewilderment and violation of the law".

The newly implemented LUCL 2018 is a repeal of the Land Use Charge Law 2001 (the LUCL 2001) that lacked clarity on the formula used to derive an accurate rate. Also, under the old law, the LUC rate was totally inaccurate and retrogressive which deprived the state of keeping track of all economic activities that relate land in Lagos State.

According to the coalition, the reviewed LUCL 2018 is to put in place a regulated and standardised system that enables clarity and self-assessment. It was reviewed by the Lagos State House of Assembly and signed into Law by the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on February 8, 2018. Property owners in the state have gone ahead to pay their LUC following the flag off by the Lagos State Governor on February 19, 2018.

The law is a consolidation of Ground Rent, Tenement Rate, and Neighbourhood Improvement Levy. Thus, the Tenement Rates Law, the Land Based Rates Law, the Neighbourhood Improvement Charge and all other similar Property Rates or Charges, Laws or amendments to any such property Laws shall cease to apply to any property in the State as from February 2018.

Nonetheless, all pending invoices, orders, rules, regulations, etc. under the 2001 repealed Law shall continue to be in effect until such obligations are discharged.
The LUCL is payable annually by owners and occupiers holding a lease to a property for 10 years or more. Using the applicable formula provided by the reviewed law, owners and occupiers can now calculate their rate by multiplying the Market Value (MV) of a property by the Applicable Relief Rate (RR) and Annual Charge Rate (CR).

Providing detailed breakdown on the law, Ayokunle Gregory said, "For Owner-occupied residential property, the LUC per annum is at 0.076%. For instance, if the Market Value of an owner-occupied property is at N15, 000,000.00 it means that that the amount payable is N6,840 per annum only which amounts to N570.00 per month. For a property occupied by tenants, used for commercial purposes, at the same Market Value of N15, 000,000.00, the LUC rate of that property will be N68, 400 per annum".
It was made known that the state government has made available some reliefs applicable to the entire property owners and also some specific owners according to their status.

"These include a general 40% relief for all property liable to LUC payment, a 10% relief for owners and occupiers with persons with disabilities, a 10% relief for owners and occupiers of 70 years and above, a 10% relief for properties above 25 years, a 5% relief for properties occupied by their owners for over 12 years, a 20 % relief for non-revenue generating federal and state government property, and 20% partial relief for non-profit making organisations", he disclosed.

In addition, some properties are exempted from the LUC payment, such as properties used for public and religious activities, properties used as registered educational institutes and charitable activities, properties occupied and owned by pensioners of 60 years and above, public cemeteries and burial ground and all palaces of recognised Obas and Chiefs in the State.

According to the press statement, the state has provided professional services of registered Estate Surveyors and Values to get accurate data which will help in assessment and valuation of properties in the state.

"In order to clear the air of any misinformation, we implore all owners and occupiers of properties in Lagos to do a self-assessment using the formula provided, and also provide officials with valid documents to ensure a smooth run of the exercise for the benefits of all", the coalition concluded.

Signed
Mr. Ayokunle Gregory,
Convener - Coalition of Real Estate Investors and Surveyors

Gov. Ambode presents N1.046tn 2018 Budget, Christened Budget of Progress and Development.

Lagos State Governor,  His Excellency, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode presented the 2018 Budget today at the Chambers of the Lagos State House of Assembly.

The proposed budget christened ‘Budget of Progress and Development’ has a size of N1, 046,121,181,680 (N1, 046tn).

Ambode assures Lagosians of equity, justice for all

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The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has assured residents of the State that his administration will not relent in delivering dividends of democracy to its citizenry by fast-tracking the process of justice delivery and ensuring equal protection of individuals’ rights.

 Governor Ambode made this known at the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Programme organized by Federal Justice Sector Reform Coordinating Committee (FJSRCC) in collaboration with Lagos State Government, European Union and British Council at Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja.

 Ambode, who was represented by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Adeniji Kazeem said reforms in the judicial sector across the globe rely on the creation and implementation of sound policies by the concerned government, noting that all will be done to that ensure justice works for all in Lagos.

 While making reference to the recently established DNA and Forensic Centre in the State, the Governor assured members of the legal profession and residents of the State that his administration will further put in place machinery that will aid investigation of criminal cases.

 “We are committed to a quick dispensation of justice for all because we believe that this will bring about the much-needed change across all other sectors for the benefit of all residents in the State”, he said.

 He said that the government will continue to explore other opportunities through partnership with organisations to promote judicial reforms, while also focusing more on improving the welfare of the judiciary.

 Also speaking, the Solicitor General/Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Justice, Mr. Dayo Apata commended Governor Ambode for leading the cause of judicial reform in Nigeria and urged other States to emulate Lagos State.

 He said the programme aimed at appraising justice and judicial reforms is also a platform to communicate the need for judicial reform in all States of the country for robust awareness and acceptance of the National Reform Policy.

 Apata tasked representatives of all States at the programme to lead the implementation of the policy in their States to help the President Muhammadu Buhari administration achieve fair justice delivery in the fight against corruption.

Lagos seals 18 hotels, event centres over N91m tax evasion

The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has shut 13 hotels, restaurants and event centers for failure to pay their taxes due under the Hotel Occupancy and Restaurant Consumption Laws of Lagos State 2009.

The Hotels and Restaurants were said to be owing the State a sum of N426,976,528.87

The Director Legal Services of the LIRS, Mr. Seyi Alade, on Friday 17 November 2017 during the state-wide tax enforcement exercise, warned that defaulting Hotels, Restaurants and Event Centers will henceforth face the full wrath of the law if they fail to deduct and remit their taxes as provided by the law. He promised to release in due course the names of the entities affected by the enforcement exercise.

According to him, failure to deduct and remit taxes as at when due attracts very serious penalties that may lead to the sealing, seizure of the goods and chattels and criminal prosecution of principal officers of recalcitrant entities.

He said the LIRS usually gives a long rope by issuing multiple notices to the taxpayers to inform and also remind them of their tax liabilities adding that only recalcitrant taxpayers are shut down as in the present case.

He therefore urged all business entities operating in the state to ensure prompt remittance of their taxes to avoid costly disruptions on their businesses as a result of a distrain exercise.

Brigadier General A. Ellias Attu of 9 Brigade, Lauds Elephant Club of Ogba

...Promises Physical Security, Psychological Support


Towards ensuring maximum security of lives and properties during Elephant Club football fiesta and beyond, members of the highly revered humanitarian group  have paid courtesy visit on Brigadier General A. Ellias Attu of 9 Brigade, Nigerian Army recently for security talks.


Recall Elephant Club of Ogba has committed to tackling security challenges facing Ogba community and Agege in general having earlier donated entrance gate to Area G Command of Nigerian Police Force Ogba, the club has made a step further by seeking support from 9 Brigade of Nigerian Army to ensure interesting stories are told after their 20th Anniversary celebration.

Addressing the group, Brigadier General A. Ellias Attu commended Elephant Club for sustaining a cause of giving back and impacting to the communities positively for 20years.

General Attu revealed that he was amazed with efforts of Elephant Club for it's contribution to National Security through physical security, adding that the club's action shows it shares in Lagos State's vision of zero tolerance for insecurity.

The Army General who was born and breed in Lagos, promised to give the club full support beyond physical security, which includes personal participation in other community service.

Treasurer of the Club, Alhaji Lukman Ashade thanked the General for his hospitality and kindness. "We promised that the club would at all times looked after projects that would  impact Ogba community and Agege positively". Ashade asserted.

Present at the meeting were, Major AC Uba, Asst. Major Nagogo, Major Okorie, Major Aworinde, others include, Mr. Felix Ajanaku, Alhaji Shakiru Hamburger, Mrs. Alilu Salaudeen, Mr.Gafar Busari, Mrs. Bountiful Taiwo Adelanwa, Mr. Tajudeen Mustapha and Mr. Yomi Durojaye.

Egunjobi, Babatunde Reiterate Commitment Towards Poverty Alleviation for Women, Youths

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Wives of the Chairmen of Agege Local Government and Orile Agege Local Council Development Area, Mrs. Ramat Egunjobi and Mrs. Mojisola Babatunde JP have reiterated commitment towards making lives of youths and women better in the twin councils through the introduction of potent empowerment initiatives.

This commitment was unequivocally expressed at the meeting of Wives of Lagos State Council Chairmen Forum yesterday held in Agege LGA, Lagos.

In separate remarks, the councils' first ladies told the gathering that they are working endlessly to give women and youths everlasting means of survival that would prevent them from being vulnerable to social vices.

Mrs Ramat Egunjobi urged the council members to support their husbands in actualization of the vision of all inclusive government of Lagos State by embarking on empowerment projects that would create Small and Medium Enterprises, SMEs and enhance standard of living of people (especially women and youth) in their locality.

On her part, Mrs. Mojisola Babatunde reeled out plans to partner council Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) in ensuring youth and women in particular feel the dividends of democracy at the grassroot level.

They both thanked and appreciated Head of Administration of both councils, Chief Mrs. Mayowa Abeke Ikuforiji and Mr. Muiz Azeez Adeola for their inestimable contributions towards the success of the meeting.

At the end, the meeting agreed that members should foster cordial relationship with WAPA office in their respective Councils for smooth executions of plans to alleviate poverty ravaging women under their jurisdiction.

Mrs Mosumola Sofola, President of the Council,  Mrs. Ogidan Vice President, Mrs. Basua, Secretary, Mrs. Abigeil Balogun, Treasurer and Mrs. Olufin, vice chairmen of Agege and Orile Agege, Prince Abiodun Ogunji and Alhaja Kafilat Akanni Pedro were among notable members present at the meeting.

Breaking: State High School Oyewole Agege lifts 2017 Obasa Cup - Agege

State High School Oyewole, Agege and Government Senior College, Agege win 2017 Obasa Cup for Secondary Schools in male and female categories respectively.

Obasa Cup is organised by The Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa for public secondary schools in Agege under Education District One both in male and female categories to showcase their God given talents at secondary school level

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Again: Lagos Education District One Wins 2017 LASG Essay Competition

...Bags Four Out of Seven Awards

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There's no doubt that one thing which is synonymous to Lagos Education District One is award. A development that has christened the pilot of the district, Dr. Yinka Ayandele as OLUWA-FI-AWARDS-YIMIKA (God surround me with awards) due to consecutive show of brilliance by students, teachers, principals and other working staff at every competition.

This time, it was show of tenacity, carriage, indepth research, analysis and massive control of the English Language that gave representatives of district one covetable victory at the just concluded 2017 Lagos State Competition, winning four out of seven awards that were up for grab at the final yesterday.

Eunice Omojola of Jakande Estate Senior  College and Odeyale Micheal took the first and third positions respectively in the senior category while Kilanko Abiola  Idowu of Iju-Obawole Junior High School and Fadeyi Emmanuel Mayowa of Oba Moruff-Ojoola Junior High School scooped two more gongs in the Junior Category.

Speaking through her social media handle, the Tutor General/Permanent Secretary, Education District One, Dr. Yinka Ayandele, was full of praise for the students, teachers and others who contributed to the new heights attained by EDDI.

She said the district's success at the essay competition is reminiscent of it's slogan. She said:  "When you do it right, you will be the best".

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

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

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

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

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

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Pen Cinema Bridge: Agege LG Boss, Hon. Egunjobi Charges Traders To Vacate Alternative Routes

As precasting and construction works are set to take full gear on the proposed Pen Cinema Bridge, Agege LG Executive Chairman, Hon. Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi and his team embarked on sensitization of the people on the possible alternative routes that would ease traffic congestion in the course of the construction.

The sensitization is coming after the recent stakeholders' meeting held between Lagos State Government and the people of Agege LG and Orile Agege LCDA on the modalities of the proposed bridge.

Prior to this moment,  the proposed alternative routes which include Oniwaya Road, Desalu Street, Market Street, Kasumu Street, Capitol Road, Awori Street and others have been hubs for traders and artisans most especially auto mechanics.


Hence,  the need for Hon. Egunjobi and his team to visit aforementioned areas to address and admonish the artisans, market men and women to take all their trading activities back inside the various designated markets within the community.

Egunjobi urged the traders to cooperate with government adding that the proposed Pen Cinema Bridge, when completed would bring about economic boom and improved standard of living to the people.

He stressed that vehicle owners on the said streets should reach consensus on the particular side of the roads to park their vehicles for easy flow of traffic.

• However,  the traders,  artisans and residents of the alternative routes promised the Chairman that they would oblige his warnings adding that they are in full support of the new development