IKEJA ELECTRIC PARTNERS WITH LAWMA FOR SUSTAINABLE WASTE DISPOSAL IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

 

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To further demonstrate its commitment to building sustainable societies, Ikeja Electric Plc (IE), the leading electricity distribution company in Nigeria, recently partnered with the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) and made donation of waste bins to eighteen (18) selected primary and secondary schools within its area of coverage.

Speaking at the handing-over ceremony, the MD/CEO, LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin expressed profound appreciation to Ikeja Electric for the initiative, stating that disposal via the waste bins is a critical component of the waste management cycle.

He expressed hope that other establishments within the state will adopt this as part of their corporate social responsibility and follow the noble example demonstrated by Ikeja Electric.
The LAWMA helmsman further mentioned some of the efforts that were being made by the state government which includes the introduction of smart bins, and partnership with the Ministry of Education to incorporate waste management into the school curriculum. This, he believes, with time, will help groom the children to become sustainability-minded individuals.

In his remark, Ikeja Electric's spokesman and Head, Corporate Communications, Mr. Kingsley Okotie (MNIPR), noted that the initiative, which was executed with the total support and commitment of the Board and Management of the company in conjunction with the Employee Volunteer Scheme/Give Back Always team of Ikeja Electric as part of our Personal and Corporate Social Responsibility intervention, was developed to promote sustainable waste disposal practices among the younger generation and future leaders.

Furthermore, he opined that a more sustainable waste management approach prioritizes practices such as waste classification; reuse, recycling, and reduction, use of open dumps and incineration. Okotie expressed optimism that the initiative will further embed this consciousness in children as they are educated on the proper use of the donated waste bins and the opportunities inherent in the entire waste to wealth management cycle.
Some of the beneficiary schools include Ayetoro Primary School, Bariga; Ayobo Primary School, Ayobo; Oke-Ira Junior Grammar School, Oke-Ira; Ajao Estate Primary School, Ajao Estate; Ebenezer Primary School 1, Ojokoro, Unity Junior College, Agege, amongst others spread across the company's six business units namely; Ikeja, Shomolu, Oshodi, Akowonjo, Abule-Egba and Ikorodu.
Buoyed by a mission to redefine customer experience and be the provider of choice wherever energy is consumed, Ikeja Electric Plc is committed to powering lives and businesses with innovation and unwavering drive for excellence. This resolve continues to elicit a passion for exceptional service delivery and new thinking across the IE network.

For more information or assistance, please contact our customer service helpdesk via 02017000250, 02012272940; send us email via; customercare@ikejaelectric.com<mailto:customercare@ikejaelectric.com>, visit our website; www.ikejaelectric.com<http://www.ikejaelectric.com>  or via our social media platforms.

COVID-19: Lagos Partners First Bank to Provide One Million E-Learning Tools for Students

. . . Engages Students Through Teaching Via Radio, Television

. . . As Commissioners Give COVID-19 Intervention Updates

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The Honourable Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo has disclosed that Lagos State Government is currently engaged in talks with First Bank of Nigeria Limited  and private sector organisations to provide one million digital devices to aid the teaching of students in Lagos State.

Speaking at the interactive media briefing held at JJT Park, Alausa on Thursday, Mrs. Adefisayo, said the State government is also exploring the option of online classes for pupils across schools in Lagos to prevent a disruption of the ongoing academic session.

According to the Commissioner, discussions are ongoing with the Bank as well as private education consultancy firms to teach students who are currently at home and prepare them for various examinations, including the West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE).

The Commissioner averred that “We have been exploring the option of moving our students to e-learning and we are cognisant of the fact that our pupils may have or may not have access to digital devices to go on the e-learning platform. Therefore, we’ve entered into a very exciting collaboration with First Bank to provide a million devices for students”.

She explained further that the government is “working with a technology firm that will provide devices, which has Nigerian curriculum, tests and quizzes on them. I am also glad to announce that MTN has given us airtime on these devices. The First Bank has set the ball rolling with 20,000 pieces. EdFin Microfinace Bank has also given us devices for our teachers and we are open to other private firms that may want to support this initiative. Lagos Government will be funding part of the project.”

The Commissioner said the government leveraged on mass media to deliver lessons to students at home since the pandemic, disclosing that the method commenced two weeks ago with Senior Secondary pupils who will be taking the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

Disclosing that nine general subjects were being taught at the moment through interaction between teachers and their pupils via live programmes on television and radio, Adefisayo explained that each week’s lessons usually end with a panel session where the pupils ask questions.

“Last Friday, we received a thousand responses on a WhatsApp number dedicated to our panel of discussion. Apart from this, we have started classes for our pupils in Junior Secondary classes. This is being taken on Naija FM 102.7, and we are working in conjunction with South Saharan Social Development Organisation. They have given us their materials and our teachers have streamlined the materials with our own curriculum,” Mrs. Adefisayo explained.

She also mentioned that Eko FM 107.5 also airs local language programmes such as "Kokoka" and "Labe Igi Orombo" for primary school students.

Giving an account of his Ministry’s activities, the Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr. Segun Dawodu, said all youth development activities had been postponed indefinitely, following Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s directive on social distancing.

He said that movement was also restricted in and out of the various neighbourhood parks, noting that officials had been visiting youth rehabilitation centres to sensitise the inmates on precautionary tips to stop COVID-19.

“We have restricted movement of people into our rehabilitation centres and we are in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture to constantly make relief materials available to those in the centres. They are not lacking anything at the moment but we take measures to ensure their welfare is attended to in this period of emergency”, Dawodu averred.

The Commissioner advised parents to use the opportunity of the lockdown to sensitise their wards on guidelines issued to stop the spread of the pandemic and cautioned parents against abusing their children, saying the lockdown will not stop the government from protecting the rights of children.

Presenting activities of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Prince Anofiu Elegushi gave an overview of interactive sessions held with Christian and Muslim religious leaders to ensure their members adhere strictly to the directives handed down by the Ministry of Health to prevent an increase of Coronavirus.

Elegushi praised the religious leaders for supporting the Lagos State Government, pointing out that at one of their meetings, there was a general consensus among the clergymen and clerics that gatherings of any kind should be suspended in worship places.

“The only area, where we had a problem, was a mosque in Agege where the worshippers violated the order, and the place was shut down as directed by Governor Sanwo-Olu. Aside from that incident, we have received cooperation from all religious organisations”, Elegushi stated.

Also speaking on the expectations of the State government from citizens, the Special Adviser to Governor Sanwo-Olu on Civic Engagement, Princess Aderemi Adebowale asserted that residents have a responsibility of complying with the directives given to stem the spread of COVID-19.

She said that activities of the Office of Civic Engagement to battle the Coronavirus disease include community sensitisation, advocacy and public enlightenment.

While giving details of the programmes embarked upon in various localities, Princess Adebowale observed that people tend to wear gloves as they move around without disposing the item after a single-use, saying, however, that such practice should be discouraged because the unchanged gloves could contaminate other persons who come in contact with the dirty hand gloves.

In closing, the Special Adviser advised residents that “when the lockdown is over, go to LASRRA to register for your card because that is one of the ways you can benefit from the dividends of the government”.

EDD3 PARTNERS UNITED NATIONS TO HOLD AFRICA'S LARGEST SECONDARY SCHOOL CONFERENCE

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In a bid to ensure teachers and students broaden their horizon beyond the four walls of the classroom, the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) in Nigeria as well as the Lagos Education District III, Falomo Ikoyi, have concluded plans to organize a first of its kind capacity building conference for learners and tutors in Lagos State.


The UNIC and EDD3 took a major step towards organising LAGOS SECONDARY SCHOOLS MODEL UNITED NATIONS (LASS-MUN), envisioned to be Africa's largest Model United Nations conference at a workshop for students and teachers recently in Epe, Lagos.


Speaking at the meeting, the Information Officer of UNIC, Mr Oluseyi Soremekun said; “at Model UN, you broaden your horizons. By learning and networking, you can be part of the UN’s efforts to establish peace, secure human rights and enable all people to live in dignity."


Over 200 students and 30 teachers from 22 schools in the Epe Division were trained on Model United Nations.


The Tutor General/ Permanent Secretary of the District, Dr Mrs Olayimika Ayandele, represented by a Director in the District, Mrs Odunsi, expressed the commitment of the District to ensuring the success of LASS-MUN.


In her remarks, Mrs Osobu, urged the students and Staff Advisors to seize the opportunity to be on the global map of MUN organisers.

Small Doctor Features With Adron Homes As They Partner Samsung To Celebrate Nigeria

…Gives 58,000 latest Samsung Galaxy Phones

As we all know, Nigeria is still in the season of celebrating her 58th anniversary and the best way to celebrate is by crafting for ourselves a convivial atmosphere that would permits enormous population of this Nation to have access to a better life; more importantly, celebrating Nigerians who have endured economic hardships and strived to stand tall despite certain challenges facing our Nation.

In respect of this, Adron Homes, which is arguably the biggest real estate brand in the country parleyed the biggest brand in mobile business Samsung, to rejoice and give bountifully back to Nigerians. These two giants are here to fill a vacuum and make incredible housing affordable and easy for Nigerians who are willing to have a life time assurance.

It is no other than Adron Independence Promo which was tagged “The Adron-Samsung 58,000 Synergy’’. A promo the company began to mark Nigeria’s 58th Independence Day. With just N200,000 down payment and balance spread within 12months for lands in Lagos, Ibadan, Ogun, Abuja, you are entitle to Samsung Galaxy J4+ Phone. With just N300,000 down payment and balance spread within 12months for lands in Lagos, Ibadan, Ogun, Abuja, you are entitle to Samsung Galaxy J6+ Phone. When pay an initial deposit of N1million for any property of N5, 000,000 and above, you are entitled to a Samsung Galaxy S9 Phone, and you can spread the balance within 12months. Apart from that, there are also amazing discount attached.

During a media briefing at Governors Hotel Apartment, Omole Phase 1, Lagos. On Monday 8, October 2018. The GMD/CEO of Adron Homes and Properties, Dr. Oba Adetola EmmanuelKing in his speech said the Adron-Samsung 58,000 Synergy is intended to further manifest the Adron philosophy of making incredible affordable.

Furthermore, he expounded further that the reason for the choice of teaming with Samsung is a necessity of a shared spirit and philosophy that naturally binds the two giants together in their respective service sectors as to provide services, better live and conducive housing for Nigeria; “Courtesy of this Promo, every Nigerian and other residents have the opportunity to own any of the trending models of Samsung phone devices by subscribing to at least a plot of land in any of the Adron Estates in Abuja, Lagos, Ogun, Oyo and Nasarawa state’’.

He said most people believe it takes only the rich to live in decent neighborhood but at Adron Homes, we are willing to make every Nigerian a delighted home owner.

No doubt, there is no other real estate dealers in the country that have done up to what Adron Homes have done, not necessarily about the present one, but looking at their records, it won’t be out of point to note that Adron Homes is one of the most philanthropic organization in Africa, and this cut across other sectors of the economy.

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