Proposed NOUN centre will create employment for Agege residents – LG chairman, monarch

AgegePulse Magazine

Alhaji Ganiyu Egunjobi, the Chairman, Agege Local Government Council says the proposed National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) Study Centre in Agege community will create employment for hundreds of residents of the community.

Egunjobi made this known in an interview with the Nigeria News Agency in Lagos on Wednesday.

The Nigeria News Agency reports that the NOUN management had in November solicited the council’s support to establish a study centre in the area.

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The council chairman was optimistic that many youths would benefit from such a development in Agege community.

“This is a welcome development in Agege area. With such a learning institution coming to our community, many of our youths will be employed.

“Such an institution will also improve the economic standard of the area in terms of demand and supply of goods and services.

“The university authorities have reached an understanding with the management of Agege Local Government Area to site a study centre in the suburb,’’ he said.

According to him, part of the agreements reached was the constitution of a six-man committee comprising of three from each side, charged with drafting a Memorandum of Understanding that will be binding on both parties.

He said the parties decided that the council would provide land on which the study centre would be built, while NOUN would construct the buildings.

Egunjobi said that the university authorities conceded to the council’s demand to have Agege residents dominate the centre’s workforce, particularly the non-academic staff when it comes into operation.

NAN reports that the Olu of Agege Kingdom, Oba Kamila Oyedeji-Isiba, recently received a delegation of the Advocacy Committee of the university in his palace.

The delegation was led by the Director of the Lagos Study Centre, Prof Abubakar Sulaimon.

The monarch appreciated the management of the school for counting Agege worthy of having a study centre of the university.

He pledged his total support toward realising the goals of the university and assured the university authorities of his people’s warm hospitality afterGB CNN establishing the study centre in Agege.

Edited by: Adeleye Ajayi
(NAN)

Exclusive: Destiny Meets Reality As Olu Itori, Oba Abdul Fatai Akamo Sets To Celebrate 15th years Coronation

Agege Pulse Magazine

History will be made on the 19th February, 2019 when a highly  reverred Yoruba Monarch, HRM Oba Dr. Abdul Fatai Akorede Akamo celebrates 15th graceful years anniversary of ascending the throne of his forefathers as the Olu Itori of Itoriland, Ogun State.

According to a reliable source, Agege Pulse learnt that the celebration will be a week-long event with several cultural activities lined up for it. The activities include; display of cultural heritage, dancing, drama, charity, symposium and others.

According to those who should know, the enthronement of Oba Abdul Fatai Akorede as the Olu Itori of Itoriland 15years ago is the best thing that has happened to the people of Itoriland.

His ingenuity, creativity and leadership-know-how have attracted tremendous development to Itoriland and the entire Ewekoro Local Government of the state.

It may interest you to know that the cheerful Royal Father was born and bred in Agege. It was leant that his enthronement as the King of Itoriland was enormously attended by sons and daughters of Agege 15years ago. Indeed, nothing gladdens the heart more than when you know one of your golden sons is a custodian of tradition in the diaspora.

Congratulations Olu Itori HRM Oba Dr. Abdul Fatai Akorede Akamo Ekun, Agbodere Kinni.

2019: Akiolu Endorses Buhari, Ambode, Obasa

The Oba of Lagos, His Royal Majesty Rilwan Osuolale Akiolu has called on Nigerians particularly Lagosians to ensure the return of President Muhammadu Buhari, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa and Hon Wasiu Eshinlokun-Sanni in the 2019 general elections.

The quartet  are: the President of Nigeria, Governor of Lagos State, the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly and the Deputy Speaker of same Assembly respectively.


The Lagos monarch made this statement on Saturday in his palace when Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures paid him a courtesy visit in the course of their quarterly meeting in Lagos.


Oba Akiolu described the quartet as having performed excellently well in their course of duty.


"They have done well. And going by their performances during the few years that they have been saddled with the leadership positions, they have shown to all and sundry that they can do more if given the opportunity again," he said.


The Lagos monarch stated further advised politicians to work for the interest and welfare of Nigerians. "Politicians can only do this by settling their differences amicably. Politics is characterised by allignment and re-allignment of personnel but in doing this, politicians should not take actions or make utterances that can heat up the polity.


"We should ensure that we live in peace and harmony and that's when the country can grow and develop. Through this, Nigerians will enjoy real dividends of democracy," Oba Akiolu said.


The Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly and Chairman of the Conference I Speakers, Rt. Hon. Ismaila Kamba described Oba Akiolu as a man of honour and integrity. "As a policeman, I know you as an upright man and as a traditional ruler, you are still on the path of truth and the Rule of Law. I admire your courage and I thank you for taking time to host us," he said.


The host Speaker, Rt. Hon. Obasa described Oba Akiolu as a supporter of truth and an agitator for justice. "He has been a pillar of support for us. He has always stand by us and we have been drinking positively from his fountain of knowedge and wisdom," Rt. Hon Obasa said.

Memories Recounted As Family Remember Ologba of Ogba

Today, 21 November, 2017 is one of the most unforgettable days in the Royal Family of Ashade in Ogba, Agege. It was the day that Ologba of Ogbaland, Oba Ibrahim Sanni Ashade joined his ancestors.

It is now three years since the entire Ogba community woke up to the news of the departure of the highly revered custodian of justice.

However, Agege Pulse reliably gathered that the Ashade family are planning to hold prayers to mark the 3rd year anniversary of the late monarch.

In a brief chat with the Regent (Adele) of Ogba, Prince Jelili Kehinde Ashade, he revealed that the family, on a daily basis, feel the gap left by their patriarch whom he said was generous, straight forward and a disciplined man.

The regent stressed that the monarch's legacy has been a source of inspiration for the entire community, hence the need to keep him in prayers.

He confirmed that there would be prayer session for the late Ologba of Ogbaland on Thursday 23rd November, 2017.

HRM Olu Agege, Oba Kamila clears air on Arrested Masquerades ...says they aren't from Agege

AgegePulse Magazine

Followng the arrest of masqurades  by the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Edgal Imohimi at Elere area of Agege on October 3, 2017, Olu Agege, HRM Oba Kamila Isiba has cleared the air on the obscurity surrounding the residence of the masquerades.

Speaking recently at his palace, the highly revered monacrh unequivocally claimed that the arrested masquerades are not in a way related to Agege traditional circuits adding that his research has shown that they are from Ojokoro LCDA of Lagos.

You recall that the incumbent Lagos State Commissioner, Mr. Imohimin Edgal allegedly accused the suspected Masquerades of extortion, breakdown in the peace, law and order of state when they were arrested around Agege community.

Also, the masquerades attempted to attack a policeman when they were arrested.

Imohimin had said the masquerade and its accomplice were detained and arrested after a call from the public that unknown people and masquerades were disrupting the peace of the land at Elere area of Agege adding that the force acted swiftly.

However, Olu Agege, HRM Oba Kamila Isiba expressed gross disappointment at the action of the force claiming insubordination on the part of the police.

"As a Traditional Ruler in Agege, my office was not contacted before and after the arrest by the Commissioner of Police and DPO of Elere Police Station. It was through family members of the arrested people who reported the case to my palace, that I was alerted to make a move for an investigation.

"Agege is a law abiding city and we would not support or condone any act of indiscipline, breakdown of law and order of the state. Anyone found guilty of extorting the public in the name of masquerade would face the full wrath of law.

He continued, "Our investigation has shown that the arrested masquerades are not from any of the Oloje family in Agege. They are from Ojokoro LCDA. Olu Agege revealed.

Oba Kamila Isiba explained that Masquerades (Egungun) are meant to spiritually clean the community; they dramatize through  acting and miming of the robed priests, give messages, warnings and blessings to the assembled spectators majorly during a festive period or death of family members of Masquerade and others.

Chairman, Oje Parapo, Lagos State, Chief Tajudeen Muyeeli, Oloponda of Agege, Chief kunle Ayinde, Oloponda Orile Agege, Chief Sarafa Balogun, Olorogun of Agege Kingdom, Alhaji Shakirudeen Olaku, Ashipa of Agege Kingdom among notable chiefs were present at the gathering.