Agege Local Government Executive Chairman Distributes Free Exercise Books To All Primary Schools Pupils In Agege

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To complement parents’ effort as another school calendar commences, Agege Local Government Executive Chairman,  Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi, on Monday distributed free exercise books to some pupils.

Agege Local  Government Executive Chairman Distributes Free Exercise Books To All  Primary Schools Pupils In Agege

The Executive Chairman, who was ably represented by the Super for WAPA, Alhaja Aramide Aminat Abdulsalam at Dopemu Primary School and Leader of Agege Legislative Arms, Hon. Alliu Najeem Olohuntoyin, at Salvation Army Primary School.

Hon. Alliu Najeem Olohuntoyin, in his remarks, said the exercise was to serve humanity.

“Anything we do, we make sure to do it for the benefit of our community at large, making sure we do the little we can do to support education.

The Super for WAPA, Alhaja Aramide Aminat Abdulsalam, in her remarks, said the provision of the free exercise books would go a long way in ameliorating the life of the indigent pupils and their parents.

Head Teachers of Dopemu Primary School and Salvation Army Primary School, were excited thanked the executive chairman of Agege Local Government, Alhaji Ganiyu  Kola Egunjobi for the humanitarian gesture.

“Thank you for the exercise books. It was very thoughtful of you. Some of the students here don’t have note books.

Newly Elected CDC Chairman Implores Gov. Sanwo-Olu To Construct General Hospital In Agege... See below list of the Excos

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 Newly Elected CDC Chairman Implores Gov. Sanwo-Olu To Construct General Hospital In Agege... See below list of the Excos

The newly elected CDC Chairman in Agege, Alhaji Morufdeen Omodele Olohuwa has Implored the Executive Governor of Lagos State, H E. Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu to construct a modern general hospital in Agege to deliver quality health services to the good people of Agege.

Olohunwa disclosed this shortly after he was elected the Chairman of Community Development Committee (CDC) Agege Chapter of Lagos State yesterday at the Agege council secretariat.

Omodele said, "a healthy society will translate to a healthy Nation, appealing to the best performing governor" Mr. Sellable" to consider this move as part of the THEME agenda of the governor for the state.

The Chairman and his Exco were elected into office to direct the affairs of the CDC through ratification and unanimously accepted by all members of the CDAs.

See image for list of the Exco members.

Present at the Election/Ratification from the state were, S.A. To The Governor on Community Affairs Hon. Akinyemi Ajibotafe, Director Community Affair, Mrs. Oluwatoyim Adeniji, Mrs. Titilayo Otunla amongst other Lagos State Government observers.

Others include: Head of Agric Dept., Mrs. Falaye R.T, Super for Agric, Hon  Olopade Gbenga Obe, Baale Ajegunle, High Chief Alhaji Murisiku Balogun, Baale Panada, High Chief Wakilu Sumonu.

Education: Adejare Set To Unveil Newly Constructed 12 Blocks of Classrooms In Agege Federal Constituency | AgegePulse Magazine

 

By Ayodele Ifasakin 

“The foundation of every state is the education in their young minds” —Diogenes

construction of blocks of classrooms 

It is known that education is crucial for every child as they grow, especially as it concerns youngsters who are not so privileged in the pursuit of education and other life skills which gives them access to opportunities. No child should be denied the access to qualitative and premium education on the basis of the financial limitations of their parents or guardian. This is the orientation upon which the voice of the good people of Agege Federal Constituency, Hon. Dr. Samuel Babatunde Adejare Mhr   built his goodwill as it concerns the education of teenagers and youths alike".

Hon. Adejare strongly believes that a major point of call for all stakeholders in Nigeria should be the right of every child to acquire knowledge in a conducive learning environment. Hence, as part of his drive to ensure that every child within his constituency enjoys access to comfortable learning, the MHR facilitated the construction of 12 blocks of modern classrooms and staff office alongside proper restroom and water system at *St. Peter Primary School, Agege*. This gesture from *Hon. Adejare*, is to compliment the efforts of the Lagos State Government in providing premium learning atmosphere and environment to every young resident of Lagos. 

As the saying goes that to whom much is given, much is expected... The construction of these learning classrooms is another election promise fulfilled by *Hon. Dr. Samuel Babatunde Adejare*. He takes this as a consolidation of the mandate entrusted upon him by the good people of Agege Federal Constituency. 

The MHR is passionately enthusiastic about education and will not stop at anything to ensure that every child, under his watch as voice of the people of Agege Federal Constituency at the Green Chamber, gets quality education under premium learning conditions and topnotch school environments.

"There are definitely, more to come". Adejare asserted. 

Black Spots: RRS Arrests 27 Suspects In Agege, Alimosho, Others | AgegePulse Magazine

 

Lagos Police Command have arrested 27 suspects in a raid of  different black spots in the metropolis between Thursday night and early morning of Friday.

 

The arrest was based on the directive of the Commissioner of Police, CP Hakeem Odumosu to Commander, Rapid Response Squad (RRS), CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi, to dislodge criminals hibernating in notorious spots in Ikeja, Agege and Alimosho.

 

CSP Egbeyemi, in carrying out the directive had instructed the Undercover Operatives of the RRS to embark on surveillance and intelligence work on black spots in Agege, Alimosho and Ikeja with a view bringing criminals in those areas to justice.

 

The arrest of the 27 suspects, which was led by CSP Egbeyemi witnessed the team's storming and combing of Ile Zik, Dopemu Under Bridge, Shasha, Orisumbare, Iyana - Ipaja Underbridge!, Ile - Epo, Abule Egba, Isokoko, Alfa Nla, Capitol Road, Akilo, Marketing, Alausa Central Business District among others.

 

Six of the 27 suspects were handed over to Shasha Police Division, nine to Area G in Ogba and 12 to Area F in Ikeja.

 

Egbeyemi noted that his team would continue to intensify efforts towards ensuring that incidence of traffic robbery as well as cultism reduces in the metropolis, adding that the squad is up to the task.

 

Commenting on the development, CP Hakeem Odumosu advised parents to monitor their wards and the kind of group their children belong to, noting that, cultism and traffic robbery are serious crime and suspect would not be spared from facing justice from crime committed.

Egunjobi Embarks on Free Distribution of Face Masks in Agege

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...donates 1000 pieces to Area G Command, Ogba

Following the Lagos State government directives on compulsory enforcement of use of face mask effective next week, as part of preventive measures to combat the pandemic corona virus disease in Lagos.

Agege local government under the leadership of of Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi has embarked on free distribution of Face masks in Agege.

AgegePulse learnt that the face masks were produced by Agege Local Government Vocational Training Centre of Education Department.

Speaking during the visit to Area G, Command, the Director of Education, Agege Local government, Mr. Clement Abimbola said that "the council chairman, Egunjobi  has directed us to produce over 10,000 Pieces of washable face masks to be distributed freely to Agege residents to complement the efforts of the State government in producing protective mass face masks for Lagosians".

Receiving  the face masks on behalf of Area Commander, Area G, ACP, Ibrahim Zungura,  the CO, Jonathan Egwami appreciate the council chairman for extending generosity and protect guild in curbing the spread of Covid 19 to Nigeria Police Force, Area G, Command, Lagos State.

Chief Security Officer of Agege Local Government, Alhaji Babatunde Atiku, Asst. Director Mr. Quadri Tajudeen,  Mr. Sefiu Esan, Mr. Fafuluyi Olugbenga amongst others were all present at the presentation.

Rail System: Adejare, Ogundimu seek NRC collaboration to curtail flooding in Agege

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Ogundimu, Adejare

A House of Representatives member, Rep. Dr. Samuel Adejare, has called for collaboration with the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) to enlarge the drainage channels in Agege area of Lagos to prevent flooding.

Adejare, representing Agege Federal Constituency, told newsmen recently during a visit to the flood prone area Ajegunle in Agege.

He said that the ongoing construction of new Lagos–Ibadan Standard gauge line had exposed the community to high risk of flooding during rainfall.


“We are going to collaborate with NRC to ensure that the drainage channel here is enlarge to accommodate the high flow of water during rainfall.

“This is a Federal Government project, which will affect all of us positively; at the same time, government will not allow flooding to happen in any community and that is why we are here to ensure that we do the needful.

“I will also advise the community to ensure they bag their waste properly for proper passage of water during the rainy season.

“If residents are dumping their refuses in the drainage channels, it affects the free flow of water, which resort to flooding.

“Efforts will be put in place to ensure the narrow drainage channel is enlarge to contain full force of water coming from the other side,” he said.

Earlier, Hon. Yinka Ogundimu, a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, appealed to the NRC and Federal Government to do rectification of the drainage channel before rainy season.

Ogundimu, Agege Constituency 2, said that the drainage channels constructed by the contractor handling the rail line was too small to accommodate the high flow of rain water.

“We want the NRC to come and do rectification in Agege Community; the drainage channel provided by the contractor is too small.

”This is a ‘Save Our Soul’ message to the government so that our people will not perish here.

”Now, we have foreseen this problem before occurrence, that is why we are calling on those who are concern to be proactive in solving the problem,” he said.

Recall, AgegePulse Magazine earlier reported that members of Ajegunle Community in Agege Local Government Area of the state had complained that the ongoing construction work would exposed the community to flooding.

Commenting, Mr Julius Ekemode, a Leader in Ajegunle Agege Community, said that the area was prone to flooding due to the construction of the new rail lines.

Ekemode urged the Federal Government and the NRC to come to the rescue of the community and build a canal in the community.

”We are sending an SOS message to government to take proactive measure to prevent the looming disaster as a result of flooding in this community.

”Rail line is good for the society, no doubt about it, but our community is in danger of flooding when the rain starts.

”With the little rains we have experienced here in January, for just about 30 minutes, everywhere was flooded.

”It was terrible, just imagine what will happen when the rains starts properly.

“The community is now appealing to the government and the NRC to come to our aid and build a canal for us that will withstand the full force of the water during the downpour.

“With the high rise of the rail line, compared to buildings in our community, it is like we are now in the valley which exposes us to flooding whenever it rains,” he said.

*See full list of restricted roads for Motorcycle, tricycle in Agege, Lagos

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Complied by *Lagos Traffic Advocates*

*MAJOR HIGHWAYS*

1. Lagos Ibadan Expressway

2. Apapa Oshodi Expressway

3. Oworoshoki Oshodi Expressway

4. Lagos Ikorodu Expressway

5. Lagos Abeokuta Expressway

6. Babangida Bouleverde

7. Eti-Osa Lekki Epe Expressway

8. Lagos Badagry Express

9. Funsho Williams Avenue

10. Agege motor Road

11. Eti-Osa Lekki Coastal Road

*BRIDGES*

1. Iyana-Ipaja Bridge, Agege/Alimosho Local Government

2. Dopemu Bridge, Agege/Alimosho Local Government

3. Airport/Ikeja Bridge, Ikeja Local Government

4. Agege Motor Road/Oshodi Loop, Oshodi, Ikeja/Mushin Local Government

5. Mushin/Isolo Link Bridge, Mushin Oshodi Local Government

6. Dorman Long Bridge Surulere/Lagos Mainland Local Government

7. Ojuelegba Bridge, Surulere/Lagos Mainland Local Government

8. National Stadium Flyover, Surulere Local Government

9. Iganmu/Funsho Williams Bridge Surulere Local Government

10. Apapa – Iganmu Bridge Surulere Local Government

11. Apapa – Ijora Link Bridge, Apapa/Lagos Mainland Local Government

12. Liverpool Bridge, Apapa, Apapa Local Government

13. Mile 2 Bridge Loop, Amuwo-Odofin, Amuwo-Odofin Local Government

14. Okota (Cele)/Ijesha Link Bridge Mushin/Oshodi-Isolo Local Government

15. Apakun/Apapa-Oshodi Bridge Network, Mushin/Oshodi/Isolo Local Government

16. Ikorodu Road/Anthony Clover leaf Bridge Somolu/Ikeja Local Government

17. Trade Fair Flyover Bridge, Ojo Local Government

18. Festac/Amuwo-Odofin Link Bridge Amuwo Odofin Local Government

19. 2 Flyover bridges along Alhaji Masha Rd, Surulere Local Government

20. Ojota Clover Leaf Bridge, Kosofe/Ikeja Local Government

21. Ogudu Bridge Kosofe Local Government

22. 3rd Mainland Bridge Lagos Island/Mainland/Somolu Local Government

23. Maryland flyover Ikeja/Somolu Local Government

24. Ikeja/General Hospital flyover Bridge Ikeja Local Government

25. Kodesho Bridge, Oba Akran, Ikeja, Ikeja Local Government

26. Opebi Link Bridge, Ikeja Local Government

27. Sheraton-Opebi Bridge, Ikeja Local Government

28. Jibowu/Yaba flyover Bridge, Lagos Mainland Local Government

29. Carter Bridge Lagos, Lagos Mainland Local Government

30. Bariga-Ifako Bridge Somolu/Kosofe Local Government

31. Apapa – OShodi Expressway/Alapere Bridge Somolu/Kosofe Local Government

32. Bariga/Oworonshoki Bridge Somolu/Kosofe Local Government

33. Apapa – Oshodi Expressway/3rd Mainland Bridge Somolu/Kosofe Local Government

34. Apapa – Oshodi Expressway/3rd mainland Bridge Somolu/Kosofe Local Government

35. 3rd mainland/Oworonshoki Bridge Kosofe Local Government

36. Eko Bridge Lagos Island/Lagos Mainland Local Government

37. Apongbon flyover, Bridge Lagos Island Local Government

38. Cowry Bridge (Officers Mess) Lagos Island/Eti-Osa Local Government.

39. McWen Bridge (Bonny camp) Eti-Osa Local Government.

40. Marina/Ikoyi Bridge Lagos Island/Eti-Osa Local Government.

41. Ikoyi/Obalende Bridge Eti-Osa Local Government.

*OTHER ROADS*

*Agege Local Government Area*

1. Oba Ogunji Road

2. Old Abeokuta Road

3. Capitol Road

4. Alfa Nla Road

5. Oko-Oba Road

6. Akilo Street

7. Agunbiade Road

8. Ogba Road

9. Ipaja Road

10. Maricas Road

11. Oyewole Road

12. Arigbanla Street

13. Dopemu Road

14. Oke-koto Road

15. Oniwaya Road

16. Adebisi Awosoga Street

17. Old Ota Road

18. Ijaiye Road

19. Akin Doherty Road

20. Amoo Street

21. Pen Cinema Round About

22. Surulere Street

23. Agbedeji Street

24. Ayige Street

25. Sule Street

26. Ashipa Street

27. Salawu Street

Community Service: Elephant Club of Ogba Donates Items Worth N1.5m to schools in Agege, Lagos

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The Elephant Club of Ogba, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has donated items worth N1. 5 million, for community schools in Ogba, and its environs to enhance learning and teaching.

It was reported that 14 primary schools within and outside Ogba and Agege communities benefited from the kind gesture at a ceremony held at the Ogba Ashade Palace, to impact pupils in Agege Local Government, Orile Agege, Ikeja and also extend to community Primary School, Ijoko, Ota, Ogun State.



Prince Jelili Ashade, the Adele of Ogba, in his remarks thanked the NGO for the kind gesture by donating to the school for the benefit of the children.

Ashade, who is also a member of the club, said that the donated items would go a long way in enhancing both the teaching and learning process in the schools.

“The items will go a long way to help both the teachers and the pupils in the classrooms.



“The generators and the printers donated would would help the schools print their documents, examination and text papers, without stress or delay.

“I just want to advise both the teachers and the pupils to make good use of the opportunity and ensure they are used for the right purposes.



Mr Wole Ogunlolu, the guest speaker at the occasion, also advised the pupils, to always read their books, instead of spending most of their valuable time on social media.

Ogunlolu, who is the founder, Centre For The Redemption of Yoruba Civilisation Art (CRYCAT), urged the pupils to cultivate the habit of reading from primary school level, rather than focusing on what is going on social media.

Mr Alilu Salau, the Chairman, Elephant Club Ogba, in his own remarks thanked the Almighty God for giving the club the opportunity to dish out, such items to the school children in the community.

“We just concluded grassroots football, where the winning team was rewarded N500,000, the second position got N250, 000 and the third position got N100,000.

“This is another programme for the school children in the community, where the schools will benefit from the generators, printers and other items; to help them in the learning process in their schools.

“We are praying that more items will be donated at next event; so that more schools in the community will benefit,” he said.

One of the beneficiaries, Bakare Hikmat, a Pupil from Al-hikmat Primary School Ogba, thanked the organisers for the kind gesture to the school.

According to her, the items will go a long way in assisting them in both learning and teaching process.

Ashade Fatia, another pupil from Anwar-Ul- Islam Primary School Ogba Ashade, also commended the organisers, saying the first aid box, Exercise books and other items donated would help the school.

Nwankwo Chiamaka, a pupil from Local Government Primary School Agege, also thanked the Elephant Club, for their humanitarian gesture to the school.

Edited b y Olabisi Akinbode/Ifeyinwa Omowole

Education: NOUN To Open Study Centre In Agege

...Visits Olu Agege, Other Stakeholders

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The literacy level of the people of Agege is set to witness a great lift if the information at our disposal comes to reality. This is because the National Open University of Nigeria  (NOUN) says it will set up a branch of the University in Agege, a surbub of Lagos State.

This great news was disclosed yesterday during a courtesy call on the palace of Olu of Agege kingdom, HRM Oba Kamila Oyedeji Isiba, Alaige of Orile Agege, HRM, Oba Hakeem Ambaliu Agbedeyi, and Sarkin Hausawan, Alhaji Musa Muhammed Dongo Kadai by the delegate members of the Advocacy Committee of the National Open University of Nigeria  (NOUN). The team was led by the Director of NOUN'S Lagos study center, Prof. A.G. Sulaimon.
 
AgegePulse gathered that the delegation on behalf of the Vice Chancellor of the institution came to inform the Royal Father and his Chiefs of their intention to establish a national open university center within his domain, Agege.

Prof.Sulaimon while addressing the custodian of  the culture and tradition in Agege, expressed satisfaction on the peaceful co-existence of diversed ethnical residence of Agege kingdom, stressing that Agege kingdom is an ideal place for the establishment of NOUN.

He  therefore solicited for the support of his Royal Majesty in mobilizing prominent sons amd daughters and corporate bodies operating within the area to support the drive to bring education close  through the provision of infrastructure for the establishment of open university of Nigeria study center in Agege community.

In his response, the Olu of Agege kingdom expressed gratitude to the Management of the school for counting Agege worthy of such great establishment, he however pledged his total support towards realising this goal while reassuring the visitors of his people's warm hospitality after the establishment of NOUN in Agege.

According to Signature Magazine, high point of the visit was the presentation of a letter to the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly who is also the leader of Agege Constituency, #RT. #Hon #MUDASHIRU #AJAYI #OBASA, sent through the palace of the Olu Agege Kingdom and the presentation of Special Souvenir to the Royal father.

 Iyalode of Agege Kingdom, Chief Mrs Azeezat Ayinde, High Chief Shakirudeen, the Olorogun of Agege Kingdom Amongst other Chiefs present

Our Achievement In Education Is Unprecedented In Agege – Egunjobi

...Assures of more development in education  

...Egunjobi implementation of 2018 budget's convincing – Anigbajumo

…He’s a blessing to Agege – Gbenga Abiola

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The Executive Chairman of Agege LGA, Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi says he will not rest on his oars until every child under his watch receives free, quality and accessible primary education through the provision of necessary infrastructures and conducive learning environment.

The council boss disclosed this while speaking with Agegepulse Magazine at the event marking the distribution of school uniforms, bags and exercise books to 26 public primary schools and 300 jamb forms to indigent students in Agege, held inside the council’s secretariat, Agege.

Egunjobi revealed that his administration has invested handsomely in education to with the aim of providing conducive learning environment and making studies interesting to primary school pupils in Agege.

He said, “education is a major pillar of our campaign and we have giving it needed attention through policies and investment. We have reviewed the lacuna in the sector prior to our assumption into office and remain committed to filling the void steadily as resources permit.”

“Our achievement in the sector is unprecedented. It is in fulfillment of our statutory function, hence we will continue to strive to meet the educational needs of our pupils and students, as well as ease struggling parents and guardians of financial burden.”

While speaking earlier during the event, Egunjobi reeled out several interventions from his government in the education sector. He stated that, “apart from the distribution of school uniforms, bags and exercise books, we have constructed a block of six classrooms with modern toilet facilities at Salvation Army Primary School, Dopemu. Others are:

2.  Rehabilitation of store building block of twelve classrooms in Iloro Primary with Security House at State Primary School, Iloro

3. Renovation of block of six classrooms and reconstructed collapsed fence at Oduduwa Primary School

4. Renovation of facility at State Primary School, Iloro

5. Provision of Desks and Benches for primary school pupils at Dopemu Primary School, State Primary School and Oduduwa Primary School

6. Establishment of additional three units of Vocational Training: Shoe and Bag Making, Graphic Art Design, Furniture and Carpentry.

7. Graduation and support of hundreds of graduands of the vocational training centre between 2017 and 2018.

He appealed to parents and guardians to prioritize their wards’ education, adding that it is imperative to secure the future of a child through education.

According to the leader of Agege Legislative Council, Alhaji Kola Anigbajumo in a brief interview with AgegePulse Magazine, he expressed delight that Egunjobi is delivering on his campaign promises. He stressed that he was pleased with the level of implementation of 2018 budget which enormous priority given to education, infrastructure and security, adding that this administration is committed in delivering dividends of democracy to its people.

On his part, former council boss and the SLG of Agege LGA, Hon. Gbenga Abiola told us that he was not surprised by the performance of Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi since his assumption into office. He said; “Egunjobi has demonstrated the quality leadership any community would love to have. Agege should give him all support he needed to take Agege to the Next Level.”

Photos: Mr. Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat experienced one day vocational training in Auto Mechanic and phone repairing In Agege, Ikeja.

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Lagos APC Governorship Candidate and Deputy Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Dr. Obafemi Hamzat experienced One day vocational training in auto Mechanic and phone repairing at Oba Ogunji Mechanic village in Agege and Computer village in Ikeja Lagos.

"Learning by development"
#ForAGreaterLagos

Infrastructure: Agege LG Begins Construction of Emergency Ambulance Point

...Egunjobi, Councilors, Others Inspect Project

Accident is said to be a known crisis but when it would occur is unknown.

It is in view of the aforementioned that the Executive Chairman of Agege LG, Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi commenced the construction of an Emergency Ambulance Point at the T-Junction area linking Agege Motor Road and Capital Road.

In a chat with Agege Pulse, Egunjobi revealed that the Emergency Ambulance Point is aimed at complementing efforts of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA.

He stressed that the project will ensure safety of lives on roads within and outside the council as the rush that comes with yuletide season approaches.

"When completed, the Ambulance Point would provide swift emergency call on road for quick response to any road accident especially during the excessive rush of the festive period. The emergency services will not be for people of Agege only, but to every individual plying that busy axis."

"We believe the project will help to safeguard lives of our people by drastically reducing loss of lives whenever road accident occurs. Mostly, it will bring health facilities nearer to our people in order to complement efforts of Governor Ambode in this regard." Egunjobi said.

Moreover, the chairman, councillors - Hon Abiodun Folarin (ward G), Hon Odejobi Kabiru Akande ward E) and some other officials of Agege LG visited the site at the early hours of today to inspect level of work done.

EID FESTIVE: Lagos to sell Lake Rice in Agege, Orile-Agege, other locations

As part of its commitment to boost food security in the state, the Lagos state Government is set to commence another batch of sales of Lake Rice in preparation for the forthcoming Eid-El-Kabir celebration.

In a statement signed by the Asst. Director, Public Affairs of the Ministry of Agriculture, Tunbosun Ogunbanwo, the sales of rice have been scheduled to commence on Thursday 24th August 2017 in various centers across the state.

Disclosing the news in his office today, the Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture, Hon Oluwatoyin Suarau divulged that the present administration, has since inception, embarked on agricultural policies and programs that will enhance the availability of food in the state adding that it will always remain committed to ensuring that the state remains a food secured place.

The Commissioner stated further that the Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwumi Ambode has approved the following Centers for the distribution and sales of Lake rice for the Eid-Il-Kabir celebration. They are: the 57 Local Government and Local Council Development Areas; the Agricultural Development Authority Complex Oko-oba, Agege; LTV Blue Roof Complex, Agidingbi, Ikeja, and other designated centers across the state.

He added that the prices still remain the same as 50kg bag of Lake Rice will be sold for N12,000, 25kg for N6,000, and 10kg for N2,500. Suarau noted that the rice is for all Lagosian irrespective of their religion or tribe.