We'll Revisit Rural Communities For 21st Century Development, Says Lagos Commissioner

...To Reward CDAs For Self-Help Projects

Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs, Hon. Mrs Yetunde Arobieke

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The Lagos State Government said it planned to transform Revisit Rural Communities For 21st Century Development, would  improve standard of living of the residents at grassroots level and also attract more business opportunities to the areas.

Lagos State Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs, Hon. Mrs Yetunde Arobieke, said this during a media briefing on the “2019 Community Day Celebrations” which would begin on Friday.

She said that the 2019 Community Day was organised to celebrate the grassroots people for complementing government’s efforts in their communities.

“We are here to celebrate our people in the communities for their various self-help projects, promotion of peace and security and advising the state government on matters affecting community development,” she said.

According to her, prizes will be given to Community Development Associations (CDAs) that emerged winners during the project assessment across the local governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the state.

AgegePulse learnt that the three-day event tagged: “Revisiting Rural Community for 21st Century Development,” would  feature church and mosque services, Health Walk/Talk and grand finale at Police College, Ikeja, starting today Friday 8th of November, Special Jumat Service till Sunday 17th November, Sunday Thanksgiving Service.

Hon. JS Babatunde Reiterates Commitment To Alleviating Poverty In Orile Agege

...Says People Must Feel Impact of Govt At the Grassroot

...Empowers 20 Community Youths with  N100k each, 60 widows with Foodstuff, Cash

...Distributes Utility Vehicles to League of Imam, Christian Community, CDC, Market Women, others

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The Executuve Chairman of Orile Agege Local Council Development Area, Hon. Johnson Sunday Babatunde has reiterated that he would stop at nothing to ensure that the standard of living of Orile Agege people is drastically improved across all sectors under his watch.

Hon. Babatunde stated this at the official handing over of Utility Buses to Orile Agege Stakeholders' Executives cum Empowerment of Youths and Distribution of Foodstuff to widows at the council's secretariat in Orile Agege.


Also, the council boss presented 20 youths with N100,000 each and 60 widows with foodstuff and cash as part of his empowerment programme, urging them to engage in petty trading that would improve quality of their living.

According to the Chairman, "this event is a continuation of our mission to restore and rebuild Orile Agege. This initiavte will be a monthly activity in order to reach all the nooks and crannies of Orile Agege LCDA."

"The utility buses are necessary for smooth execution of official tasks while the empowerment is to compliment the physical infrastructures we are putting in place across the council." Hon Babatunde noted.

Beneficiaries of the gesture include the CDC Exco, Muslim Council, Orile Agege, Christian Association of Nigeria, Orile Agege branch, Oba in Council and Market Executives.

Speaking with AgegePulse, some of the beneficiaries thanked the Executive Chairman and his team for their quality leadership style aimed towards the well-being of people under his jurisdiction.

Dignitaries at the event included, the Vice Chairman of Orile Agege, Leader of House, Councilors, Managment Staff, Royal Fathers , Baales, Chiefs, Exco members, APC Party Leaders, Members of Management, NULGE Reps and the entire Staff of Orile Agege LCDA.

Sports: Super Eagle Star to kit Renew Elephant Cup Finalists

...Plans To Make It World Class final

Sly

Chairman Elephant Club and Manager Unique FC

In an effort to improve grassroot football in Agege, Nigeria international and Russian based midfielder, Sylvester Emeka Igbohun has resolved to kit the two teams who qualified for the finals of 2017/2018 Renew Elephant Cup slated for Friday 5th January 2018.

The teams are Sarafina FC and Unique FC.

Sylvester fondly called Sly, is a testimony of the competition. He used the platform to showcase his talents to the world decade ago. Now, according to information reaching Agege Pusle, Sly has concluded with organisers of the competition to give support and encourage footballers at the grassroot.

The attacking midfield maestro who won the best player of FC Ufa of Russia for the month of November/December is currently on vacation in Nigeria where he received the duo of Super Eagles stars Gbolahan Salami and Haruna Lukman in Ogba Agege to watch the semi finals of the tournament few weeks ago said grassroot football is a key platform to unleash God giving potentials in the youth adding that people need to support sports development at the grassroot level.

Unique FC a team sponsored by Lagos Lawmakers represent Agege Constituency 02 qualified for the final after defeating Basic FC 3-1 in the Semi final while Sarafina FC defeated Naswdeen in a penalty shootout.

Chairman of Elephant Club, Prince Moroofdeen Ashade in a chat with Agege Pulse Magazine appreciates Sly for his all time support and love for grassroot football.

(R) Chairman YFA, Mr. Yeye Popoola and Baruwa Captain of Sarafina FC

Ashade revealed that the final would be world class having secured support from Winner Golden Bet and other corporate organisations this year

Elbe Pharm. Nigeria committed to grassroot football development in Agege

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Elbe Pharmaceutical Nigeria Limited, manufacturers of Amatem, Daravit Forte and Visita Plus storm the venue of Renew Elephant Football Fiesta to distribute free drugs, exercise books and T-shirts to players and spectators

According to the Elbe team, the move is part of their contributions towards supporting  the Renew Elephant Cup Competition.


The team added that they would partner with Elephant Club to develop grassroot football in Agege.

Chairman of Elephant Club, Prince Moroofdeen Ashade expressed gratitude to Elbe Pharm. Nigeria Ltd for their support towards adding values to the development of sporting activities at the grassroot level in Agege.