Revenue Collection'll Be Electronical, Easy - New Agege LG Revenue Committee Chairman, Hon. Rasheed Osanyinpeju Assured

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Tuesday 17th, 2017 marked a new beginning in the history of Agege Local Government Area with the nomination and confirmation of former house leader Hon. Rasheed Osanyinpeju as Chairman, Revenue Committee of the council.

The confirmation of Hon. Osanyinpeju was regarded as smooth and friendly due to his personality and experience which were obvious to majority of the house members.

In a brief chat with AgegePulse, Hon. Osanyipeju revealed that his first move would be to key into the vision of the Executive Chairman of Agege Local Government, Hon. Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi to bring dividends of democracy to the people of Agege.

He stressed that his team will work round the clock to sustain the rapid growth in Agege's Internally Generated Revenue, IGR from 10% to about 80% over the years.

However, Hon. Rasheed reveal that his team will reduce the act of illegal collection of revenue, block loopholes and open Agege LG to small, medium and micro businesses in order to improve on the previous recorded achievements, adding that the committee would go on electronic payment to ease revenue collection when necessary.

He urged citizens to oblige their civic responsibility through constant payment of taxes and other levies for effective running of government.


Hon. Rasheed Osanyipeju is a politician, businessman and a farmer. He was a former Agege House leader during the Hon. Enoch Ajibosho led administration between (1999-2002)

Speaking to AgegePulse after the confirmation, Leader of the House, Hon. Kola Anigbajumo commended the Executive for the choice of Hon. Osanyipeju as Chairman of Revenue committee.

"This is a welcome development because we now have round peg in a round hole. The wealth of experience deposited in him is unrivalled when it comes to political, social and economical understanding of our local government." Anigbajumo asserted.

Moreover, Hon. Anigbajumo and other members of the house used the medium to implore the Executive on the need for quick preparation of an all-encompassing 2018 budget that would cater for all and sundry in the Local Government.

Security: Operation Crocodile Smile Lands in Agege as Hon. Egunjobi receives team

AgegePulse Exclusive:

 ...To Concentrate on Morikaz, Isale Oja, Railway, Moshalashi Alhaja, Other Areas

In a bid to ensure adequate security of lives and properties to make Agege  community a haven for living, operation crocodile smile II led by Lieutenant Idris Umar Mohammed of 9 Brigade Garrison Ikeja Military Cantonment have visited the Executive Chairman of Agege LGA, Hon. Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi.

The visit according to the force is necessary to to build security synergy between the council and the military team and to present modalities of operations to the council boss.

It was gathered that emphasis of the Operation Crocodile Smiie II, would be placed on raids, cordon and search operations, anti-kidnapping drills, road blocks, check points and other amphibious operations.

In a brief chat with AgegePulse, Idris Umar disclosed that their main objective is to curb all sorts of security challenges facing Agege and its environs. He said their team will build synergy with other security agencies in Agege to strengthen and bring the activities of miscreants to the nearest minimum.

Lieutenant Umar reels out some major areas in Agege that will need serious concentration due to the security feedback garthered  from the people. The areas include: Kasumu Street, Morikaz Area, Isale Oja, Railway Side and Dopemu. Others are Mongoro, Ogba Ashade, Ile Zik, Ajegunle, Moshalashi Alhaja and other volatile areas.

Umar advised people of Agege to be security conscious and maintain law and order adding that the launching of Crocodile Smile II in Agege is a move to make the local government and its environs a safe place for all and sundry.

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".

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

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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.

Breaking news: Agege LG To Begin Rehabilitation, Construction Works on Eight Major Roads

AgegePulse Exclusive:

If the information reaching AgegePulse is anything to go by, then we can confirm to you authoritatively that the recent stakeholders meeting held between Chairman of Agege Local Government, Hon. Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi and the people is already yielding success, as major roads of the LG will get massive facelift in the next few weeks.

This is coming after the recent rehabilitation of Stadium Road (the road opposite Agege secretariat), Off Ogba Ijaiye road by Agege Local Government.

AgegePulse gathered that  Awori Street, Adesokan Street, Ajakaiye Street, Elikannah Street, Arigidi Street, Alagbigba Street, Taiwo Dada Street, Kadiri Street, Balogun Ilawe, Shodade Street, and Oniwaya Road, have been earmarked for possible construction of roads and/or drainages based on the major needs of each street.

It was learnt that Agege LG Executive Chairman, Hon. Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi alongside other council members visited all the streets on Monday to check the level of damages caused by erosion and other factors on the roads.

Also,  It was learnt that Awori Street which is the major link road to all other seven streets under consideration, has been approved for construction.

Hence, there will be massive presence of Agege LGA Works Department in the next few weeks.

HON. J.S BABATUNDE SHOWERS MILK OF KINDNESS ON CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

As able bodied individuals continue to demand for social and infrastructural developmental projects from the government, the Executive Chairman of Orile Agege LCDA, Hon. Johnson Sunday Babatunde has extended his dividends of democracy beyond them.

Hon. Babatunde, yesterday, visited Okusanya Memorial Primary School, Orile Agege with two Wheel Chairs and Bundles of Adult Diapers as contribution to the well-being of the special children.

Malik Ishola and Alimot Ishola who are siblings of the same parents were presented with the two wheelchairs while other relief materials were presented to management of the school.

Also, the chairman presented the mother of the pupils with a cash gift and temporary job urging her to utilise it as a start-up capital for petty trading.

According to the council boss, the development, most especially the wheelchair, is a move to make live easier for the pupils and for them to be able to relate with their counterparts without hindrance.

Leader of Orile Agege LCDA Legislative Arm,  Hon. Wale Fayemi, the Deputy Leader, Hon. Akinola Azeez, Hon. Otunba Ibrahim Ishola Obanla and other management staff were among the Chairman's entourage to the school.

Ambode, Obasa, Ogundimu Commended Over Pen Cinema Bridge

... will ease traffic gridlock and improve economic activities in Agege and its environs- Hon. Ganiyu Egunjobi

The Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode; the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa; and the member representing Agege State Constituency 2 in the state House of Assembly, Hon. Oluyinka Ogundimu; have been commended for their efforts in ensuring that the ongoing construction of the Pen Cinema Bridge becomes reality.

This was the consensus of people at the Constituency Stakeholders' Meetings organised by the Lagos State House of Assembly which took place in Agege.

Leading the Agege people to the event, the Chairman of Agege Local Government, Honourable Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi said the people of Agege are delighted with the construction of the bridge which he noted, will not only ease traffic gridlock in the area but will also improve economic activities in the area.

"We must commend Governor Ambode for this achievement. Our Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa also deserves commendation as well as Honourable Oluyinka Ogundimu. The Pen Cinema Bridge came as a result of a motion passed by Obasa led House of Assembly and to the glory of God, Hon Ogundimu moved the motion for the construction of the bridge on the floor of the House. Both the Speaker and Hon Ogundimu are good representatives of Agege," the Agege LG Chairman said.

Corroborating his colleague, the Chairman of Orile Agege Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Johnson Sunday Babatunde, described the Lagos Assembly Speaker and Ogundimu as true and worthy representatives of Agege. "The construction of the Pen Cinema Bridge is a confirmation of their worthy representation. Hon Ogundimu moved the motion for the construction of the bridge on the floor of the House. Governor Ambode has done well for us in Agege for commencing the construction of the bridge," he said.

Both Egunjobi and Babatunde agreed that the construction of the Pen Cinema Bridge, the already commissioned Abule Egba Bridge, several completed and ongoing road projects in Agege and other infrastructure are clear evidence the true representation of the people by their representatives.

They commended the state House of Assembly under the leadership of Rt. Hon. Obasa for initiating the Constituency Stakeholders Meeting noting that it has bridged communication gap between the people and their representatives.

Our Teachers Worth More Than Gold, Diamond-Permanent Secretary, Education District 1, Agege, Dr. Yinka Ayandele

As the 2017 World Teachers Day approaches, If you think you have seen the best in the manner at which teacher are being celebrated across the world, then you have not seen anything as managers of Lagos Education District One, under the leadership of Dr. Mrs. Yinka Ayandele are set to give teachers domiciled in the district awesome teachers day celebration treat.

According to Dr. Ayandele, the district has resolved to use the 2017 Teachers Day to celebrate the teachers in a unique way adding that a week long programme has been designed to complement efforts of Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode and his Deputy, Dr. Idiat Adebule who have been ensuring massive improvement in teachers welfare.

"Our teachers have been enjoying massive welfare packages under this present administration coupled with holistic improvement in the standard and quality of education in Lagos State.

"We have decided to complement the efforts of the state government by designing a week long program in conjunction with the Nigerian Union of Teachers and the Local Government Education Authorities under our district to make the 2017 Teachers Day memorable for our teachers.

"We believe, this kind of arrangement, is needed, to serve as a source of motivation for our teachers who have always given more than hundred percent while discharging their duties. They are worth more than gold and diamond." Said Ayandele.

The one week-long programme started on Saturday September 30th, with a-5kilometers fitness Walk tagged "Building Healthy Workforce", where over 1500 teachers and principals alongside, Dr. Mrs. Ayandele, retired TGPS, Dr. Mrs. Soname, Executive Secretary of Agege LGEA, Hon. Olamilekan Majiyagbe, wife of incumbent Agege LGA Chairman, Mrs. Egunjob, ANCOPPS President, Education Secretary, Alimosho LGEA, Hon Airat Mojirade Alamu, and a host of others walked from Government College, Iyana Ipaja to the prestigious Agege Stadium amidst the rainfall.

AgegePulse learnt that the celebration continues on Tuesday October 3rd, with a seminar for teachers in the district.

Also,  It was learnt that students across the 99 (Ninety-nine) schools under EDDI will use their co-curriculum period on Wednesday October 4th, to celebrate their teachers with interesting presentations, drama, staff rooms decorations and many more. In addition, Teachers will carry out exhibitions of various instructional materials that they have designed in the last one year.

Then, there would be icing on the cake of the celebration on Thursday October 5th, 2017 (World Teachers Day) with a colourful event for the teachers.

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LASG Set To Proffer Lasting Solution To Incessant Flooding on Akilo Road, Agege

Lagos State Government has embarked on clearing of silts and reconstruction of drainages at Akilo Road, Agege to tackle incessant flooding ravaging the area.

Over the years, residents and commuters along popular Akilo Road, Agege are often thrown into distress due to constant flooding whenever it rains.

Moreover, there has been several efforts on the part of the community to address the cause of the flooding but the unruly dumping of wastes into gutter from different parts of Ogba Ijaye and Agege has continued to block drainages on Akilo Road.

However, the state government in its efforts to ensure a flood free state swiftly responded to complaints of the residents as Lagos State Public Works Corporation have began the clearing of silts and reconstruction of drainages on the road.

The exercise which began last week is still in progress due to the length of Akilo road.

When Agegepulse visited the site, one of the LSPWC supervisors, Mr. Taiwo Akintokun explained that apart from clearing the silt, the agency will also dig the drainages deeper and wider adding that the drainages will be channelled to a bigger drainage on ACME Road for easy flow of water.

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’.

To read more about Dr. Yinka Ayandele's Achievement, get a copy of AgegePulse Magazine New Edition (See Page 8-10)

Right Hon. Wale Fayemi

There's no doubt that Agege LGA and Orile Agege LCDA which are erstwhile unpopular councils in Lagos State, have been enjoying enormous recognition and development in recent years.

This could be attributed to the calculated efforts of the political class and other sons and daughters of the Councils who are performing excellently in their respective sectors.

Recently, the incumbent leader of Orile Agege LCDA Legislative Arm, Hon. Wale Fayemi was appointed Acting Secretary of the Lagos State Councillors' Forum representing Lagos West Senatorial District.

According to Hon. Wale Fayemi, the appointment of representative from Agege as a principal officer in the interim excos of Lagos State Councilors is a sign of good things to come for the ancient community.

"This is a good riddance for Agege LG and Orile Agege LCDA. It is a call to serve and. It shows our ancient council is getting the deserved recognition we've been hoping for".

"I promise to do my utmost best within the limited time before proper election is conducted into various posts in the forum." Said Fayemi.

The interim Chairman is from Lagos East while the Treasurer is from Lagos Central.

Agege LG Boss, Hon. Egunjobi Declares Mission to make Agege Cleaner, Healthier

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Last week, AgegePulse, in one of its reports, highlighted the promise of the Executive Chairman of Agege LGA, Hon. Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi to ensure proper waste management in the communities.

Now, we can inform you authoritatively that all is set for the people of Agege to experience a clean, safe and healthy environment as the council has planned to give total support to Visionscape Sanitation Solution Ltd of the Cleaner Lagos Initiative (CLI) Consortium.



The company's Area Manager  in charge of Agege, Mr Imoisime Igbode and his team have held meeting with the Executive Chairman of Agege, Hon. Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi and the H.O.D Environment,  Mrs. Falade Kemi yesterday at the Council's Secretariat.

Mr. Igbode who explained modalities and the company's mode of operations to the council Chairman, stated that there would be proper sensitization of the people on how to handle their domestic wastes.

Hon. Egunjobi thanked Mr. Igbode and his team on this new development of Cleaner Lagos Initiative saying that it's hightime they started evacuating refuses within the nooks and crannies of Agege. He urged them to be selfless in discharging their services of ensuring Agege is cleaner, safer and healthier.

At the end of the meeting, Visionscape Sanitation Solution Ltd performed a test-run operation within the secretariat to show their level of readiness to serve the people of Agege better.

Also, Visionscape Sanitation Solution Ltd went to Isale-Oja Railway side to collect heaps of deposited refuses for disposal.

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Agege LGA and Orile Agege LCDA organize Step-Down Training for N-Power ( N-Agro) Beneficiaries

N-power initiative is designed to drastically reduce youth unemployment, provide  young graduates  and non-graduates with skills, tools and livelihood - Hon. Egunjobi

Orile Agege LCDA Leader, Hon. Wale Fayemi  emerges General Secretary, Lagos State Councillors' Forum.

Wife of Executive Chairman of Agege LGA, Mrs. Ramot Olaitan Egunjobi urges Nigerians to use locally made products

President of Lagos State Tie & Dye Traders' Cooperative Multipurpose Union Ltd., Abdul Rasheed Temitope advises youths to embrace vocational skills.

VisionScape of CLI Consortium collects solid waste at Isale Oja - Railway in Agege
...visits Agege LGA Chairman for mode of Operation

Lagos sets up Joint Tactic Squad to secure schools in riverine, vulnerable areas
…To clamp down on Okada plying restricted routes


 *PUNCH NEWSPAPER*

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UNGA: Nigeria signs Nuclear Weapons Prohibition Treaty

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Paedophile gets eight years for raping girl, 4, boy, 5


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Agege, Orile Agege Communities Lament Absence of Waste Disposal Trucks

Exclusive:
...As Hon. Sherifat Abiodun Adedoyin visits Egunjobi

News reaching AgegePulse now says there has been dearth of wastes disposal trucks in some major communities of Agege and Orile-Agege for over a months.

The absence of these wastes disposal trucks, we gathered, has allowed repugnant odour permeate the affected streets through the heaps of refuses deposited on the streets.

Some of the affected communities include:  Adedosu Street, Amoo Street, Morounfolu Street, Isiaka Street, Oko Oba, Adamo Kabiawu Street, amongst others.

A member of one of the affected communities, Mr. Olaleye Rotimi told AgegePulse that when operatives of LAWMA were contacted, they claimed they are battling with vehicular problem, issue at their discharge points and nonchalant attitude of the people towards payment of their waste Bills.

Meanwhile, the Executive Chairman of Agege LG,  Hon. Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi has promised to address the waste management and other environmental issues within few weeks.

Hon. Egunjobi made the promise when Hon. Sherifat Abiodun Adedoyin paid courtesy visit on him in his office.

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

When Agege Intellectual Think Tanks, Dr. Ayandele, and Hon. Majiyagbe Meet

AgegePulse Exclusive:

See the wonderful, caring, maverick and intellectual combination that has taken Education in Agege, Orile Agege, Alimosho, Ifako, others to an enviable height.

Undoubtedly, the working synergy between the Tutor General/Permanent Secretary of Education District One, Dr. Mrs. Yinka Ayandele and the Executive Secretary of Agege LGEA, Hon. Olamilekan Majiyagbe has earned Agege/Orile Agege excellent performances in education and moral maturity of our sons and daughters.

The two educationists met yesterday when Dr. Ayandele and her team paid courtesy call on Hon. Majiyagbe in his office.

The meeting, AgegePulse learnt was to chart a new strategy and synergy for effective transition of outgoing primary six pupils into junior secondary school.

Behold: Agege To Present Two Lagos State House Assembly Speakers On Wednesday

AgegePulse Exclusive: 

The rise in status of Agege LG and Orile Agege LCDA among comity of councils in Lagos State will get another boost on Wednesday when two golden sons of the councils file out as Honourable Speakers of the Lagos State House of Assembly, LSHA. 

This is because Master Daniel Philips who emerged third in the 2017 edition of New Era Spelling Bee Competition, will be decorated as a One-Day Rt. Honourable Speaker of LSHA on Wednesday, 13th September, 2017.

Daniel Philips, a JSSI student of Yewa Junior High School, Agege took many by surprise when he competed majestically against Senior Secondary Students of other schools to take the third position in the highly cerebral competition.

In an exclusive chat with the Philips family, AgegePulse learnt that Daniel made history as the first student to win in the Spelling Competition twice. He was the winner of the Junior Category in 2016 when he was in primary six.

Also, It was learnt that Daniel alongside the One-Day Governor and Deputy Governor, will begin his executive visitation on Monday 11th when he will be guest to Senator Oluremi Tinubu at her residence.

They would be meeting the number one family of Lagos State on Tuesday 12th before the grand finale of performing their official duties as One-Day Governor, Deputy and Speaker of the LSHA respectively on Wednesday 13th September, 2017.

Moreover, it may interest you to know that Lagos State Government has concluded plans to take Daniel Philips and his team on Education Tourism to Finland later in the year for their excellent performances at the Spelling Bee Competition.

Daniel is the elder brother of another genius of Agege and Lagos State, Favour Philips.

GOV. OKOWA TO DELIVER FOURTH TREK AFRICA AWARDS SPEECH - AgegePulse

As the exciting moment for the continental award event; Trek Africa Awards/National Discourse (TAWA) return for the 2017 edition.

The Executive Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Gov. (Dr.) Arthur Okowa Ifeanyi has been selected to deliver the fourth annual national discourse award speech.

In a statement by the Project director, Mr. Oki Samson the ceremony is expected to be in a class of its own as eminent Nigerians, captain of Industries, other Africa Personalities and members of the Press will be in attendance at the award dinner.

The organizers (McKinggs Media Productions, Publishers of Trek Magazine) said Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa was chosen to deliver the speech based on his wealth of leadership and political experience as a grassroots politician to being one of the finest Executive Governor in Nigeria today. He is a former grassroots leader, secretary to a Governor, Local government Chairman, a successful manager of Men and Resources, Senator, performing Governor and a renowned National statesman. The Executive Governor will be speaking on, “PATRIOTISM, CATALYST FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT.”

The event will be hosted by celebrity Ghanaian TV Host; Dzifa Grey and Nigeria’s On Air Personality; Dotun of Cool FM and will hold at Oriental hotel, victoria island, Lagos on Sunday 29th October, 2017 by 2pm.

The 2017 Theme; “Patriotism” was deliberately chosen to carefully address the state of the Nation. Nigeria is evidently and unarguably a land of great potential. This view stems from her enormous natural resources, talents, diversity of culture, population strength and citizens resourcefulness. Great nations in history enjoy only one thing in common; “deliberate effort of citizens to build a secured and prosperous fatherland.”

The TAWA2017 Criteria focus largely on Personality, Market Domination (Companies), Leadership style, Uncommon Patriotism, Entrepreneurship, Level of Success recorded and Degree of Societal Impact.

Agege LG WAPA Office Donates Relief Materials To Little Saint Orphanage Home

In a bid to cushion the effect of inadequate supply of food and other relief materials to children with special needs, Wife of the Executive Chairman, Agege Local Government Area, Mrs Ramot Egunjobi and the Head of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA), Mrs A. Adetola yesterday visited Little Saint Orphanage Home, Agege.

They went on the humanitarian visit alongside other members of the council's WAPA department to give relieve materials and food stuff to the orphanage home.

Mrs, Egunjobi expressed gratitude to WAPA for extending alm of support to the motherless home saying that it's the resolve of the council's Chairman to cater for the less privileged.

On her part, the Head of WAPA, Agege LG, Mrs. Adetona revealed that the gesture was part of the Local Government's programmes of giving back to the society adding that the council, under the leadership of Hon. Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi wishes to let the children with special needs feel the impact of parenting.

Agege LGA Treasurer, Mrs. Shola Mebude, Mrs Alabi, Assistant APC Agege Woman Leader, Alhaja Abdulsalam Aramide Aminat were part of the visit.

 Agege LG WAPA Office Donates Relief Materials To Little Saint Orphanage Home

Agege Pulse Exclusive:


...Becomes Honorary Rotarian


The maximization of Agege youth potentials is paramount on the list of the incumbent Executive Chairman of Agege LGA, Hon. Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi, AgegePulse has gathered.

This was revealed today while Hon. Egunjobi was addressing members of Rotary Club of Agege who paid courtesy visit on him in his office.

Egunjobi said his administration has designed a perfect youth empowerment programme that would take the youth off street and engage them gainfully in the next few months.

"Youth engagement and development is a major challenge in Agege and my government is focusing on that area with keen interest", said Hon. Egunjobi.

Rotary Club of Agege president, Rotarian Adebisi Olubunmi Ade-Onojobi was full of praise for the Council boss while promising that the humanitarian club is ready to throw its full support for the administration.  Hon. Egunjobi was subsequently decorated with the highly coveted and prestigious crest of the club, as the Executive Chairman became honorary #Rotarian.

MFM FC bring Continental football back to Lagos after 13 years ...We will not miss Steven Odey in the continental says MFM Coach,

After 13 years absence of continental club football action in Lagos State, modest Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side, Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries FC have rewritten history as they sealed qualification  to the apex club football competition in Africa.

MFM claimed the deserved spot in the next edition of CAF Champions League after defeating Nassarawa United 2-0 in the Match Day 37 game of the NPFL in Lagos courtesy of goals from Okorom Stanley and Tchato Giscard.

The Olukoya Boys beat the imagination of many to do the unthinkable following their victory over the Solid Miners in one of NPFL Matchday 37 fixtures played on Sunday at the Soccer Temple, Agege Stadium.

Nasarawa United started the exciting encounter guns blazing with series of sleek passes but they later surrendered to the resilient of the Lagos-based team after the first five minutes of exchange.

The man of the match, Okorom was the first to make a statement for MFM FC two minutes after the visitors surrendered their dominance when he tested Suraj Ayeleso with a right-footed shot but the Nasarawa United goalkeeper saved his effort.

Olatunbosun Sikiru was brought down near the edge of the visitors’ box and the referee signalled for a free kick in the 12th minute. Okorom scored from the free kick spot following a superb strike that left Nasarawa United defenders in dismay.

The right-back capped his man-of-the-match performance with an assist when he delivered a well tailored cross to Tchato Giscard to head home the second goal in the first minute of the added time. The second half ended with MFM FC maintaining a comfortable 2-0 lead.

MFM FC Coach, Ilechukwu Fidelis in a brief interview said the club would not miss Steven Odey in the continental competition, boasting that MFM FC would develop new poachers, the same way it developed new FC Zurich man. "We are ready for the continental and our boys are ready to make our country proud."

NNPC Crashes Price Of Petrol, Cooking Gas Nationwide

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has said that their sustained strategic intervention in the efficient supply and distribution petroleum products, has led to a significant reduction in the prices of premium motor spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), also known as cooking gas, nationwide.

Spokesman of the corporation, Ndu Ughamadu, in a statement on Sunday, said a national survey by oil and gas forum, NNPC’s weekly TV programme, indicated that in the last few weeks, the price of petrol has fallen steadily from N145 per litre to between N142 and N143 per litre in some stations across the country.

According to him, NNPC mega and affiliate stations across the country are selling for N143 per litre, while the pump price range is between N142 and N145 per litre in some major and independent marketers in Lagos, Abuja, Sokoto, Enugu, Delta and other major cities.

“One of the respondents in the survey and a manager at an independent fuel retail station in Abuja, Mohammed Abdullahi, said the station currently sells petrol at N142 per litre in line with the prevailing market situation in order to sustain the turnover of the business and to attract more motorists to the station,” the statement read.

“Another independent marketer in Mosimi, Emeka Ikechukwu, said the going ex-depot prices of PMS had dropped from N138 per litre in most depots to N133.28 in NNPC depots and between N130 and N131 per litre in private depots.

“However, the situation is slightly different in Aba and Umuahia in Abia State and Calabar in Cross River state where most independent fuel stations as well as major marketers selling the product at N145 per litre.

“The survey also showed a similar trend of drop in price for cooking gas with the average price for refilling 5kg cylinder at N2,215.96 from the former price of N2,500.00.

“The study further revealed that states with the lowest average price for the 5kg LPG refill were Kaduna and Niger at N2,000; Kogi at N2,005.00; and Oyo at N2,033.33.”

Ughamadu also said the prices of cooking gas have also reduced.

“At the NNPC Mega and retail stations nationwide, a 12.5kg of cooking gas that was sold for N4,500 a few months ago is now sold for N3,800 while other retail outlets sell the same quantity for N4,000,” he said.

“NNPC has sustained its interventions through sustained improvement in the supply of the products and remodeling of distribution channels to address sufficiency issues across the country.”

Agege LG/Orile Agege LCDA Celebrate Sallah in Grand Style

The open field area of Maternity Health Centre, Agege was filled to its capacity yesterday as sons and daughters of Agege Local Government Area and Orile Agege Local Council Development Area from all walks of life, rolled out drums to rejoice at the 2017 Sallah Get-Together gig organised by Lagos State Government in collaboration with the two councils.

As part of the state government's inclusive initiative, the Ileya fiesta was a moment of merrymaking targeted towards bringing the people under one umbrella in order to dine and wine with government, simultaneously across the coastal state.

Speaking at the event, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode who was ably represented by Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Babatunde Samuel Adejare, said the annual celebration signifies the triumph of faith and the assurance that Almighty Allah will always open a way for those who have absolute trust in His grace.

"It is a day of sacrifice to commemorate Prophet Ibrahim's faith in Allah. It is however, very important for all of us to play our own part as Prophet Ibrahim did many centuries ago", said Ambode.

Ambode stressed that his administration will ensure that dividend of good governance is evenly and fairly distributed in line with his pledge not to leave any part of the state behind.

According to the Commissioner, Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs, Hon. Muslim Folami, the Ambode led administration has been an impactful one. "We want you to support the governor and his team in order to take Lagos to a greater height and to also deliver the dividends of democracy at the grassroot level."

On his part, Chairman of Agege LGA, Hon. Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi appreciated the gathering for holding firm to the pillar of unity and religious tolerance. He admonished them to keep their environment clean and safe for healthy living. He encouraged them to take good care of their children and try to engage them gainfully at the free vocational centre provided by the council.

While delivering his speech, Chairman of Orile Agege LCDA, Hon. Johnson Sunday Babatunde made it known that Agege and Orile Agege Muslim and Christian Community have been enjoying peaceful co-existence adding that his administration would continue to preach peace for greater Agege LGA and Orile Agege LCDA.

Like the previous year, Islamic Quiz and Quran competitions were held as part of the activities marking the event. Abdullah Rasaq emerged 1st while Fathia Olayemi and Ismail Nusayba took the 2nd and 3rd position respectively in the Quiz competition. Also, Keshinro Abubakar came 1st, Sofia Ajala emerged 2nd and Animashaun Raman picked the 3rd prize in the in the Quranic Competition.

Apart from the exquisite delicacies and assorted drinks provided in abundance for the people at the event, there were various Islamic singers on the band stand ditching out songs with their sonorous voices. Also, the gathering provided avenue for the grassroot to mingle with the political class. Moreover, there was high level of networking and exchange of ideas among the people.

Eid -el- Kabir: Ambode urges Muslims to imbibe values of sacrifice, love, unity

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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday called on Muslims in Nigeria to imbibe the values of sacrifice, love and continue to foster unity as they join their counterparts worldwide to celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir festival.

In his Sallah message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Habib Aruna, Governor Ambode said the period of the celebration was a clarion call for Nigerians to imbibe the lessons of the season such as selfless service to God and humanity, sacrifice and sincere commitment to righteous conducts in their private and public life.

He explained that the significance of the season should be beyond the festivities, adding that as Muslims prepare to offer animal sacrifice in the prescribed days of the festival, the real essence was not in the meat or the blood of the animal but to encourage piety, self-discipline and sacrifice.

Governor Ambode therefore called on all Nigerians to exhibit these values for the good of the country and shun any act capable of heating up the polity or causing distrust among various ethnic groups in the country.

“As we celebrate this auspicious occasion, let us renew our faith in our nation and implore the Almighty God to restore to us those values that place high premium on human life, love of neighbour and sharing even as we ventilate our faith in the unity of our dear country”, the Governor said.

“This period requires more patience, fortitude, tolerance, endurance, patriotism and a greater willingness to make personal sacrifices for the good of all,” he said.

The Governor also thanked Lagosians for supporting his administration, assuring that the Government would continue to do its best to serve the people and promote fairness and mutual tolerance among the populace, irrespective of backgrounds.

While wishing all Lagosians, especially adherents of the Islamic faith a happy Eid-el-Kabir celebration, Governor Ambode enjoined Nigerians in other parts of the country to continue to be their brothers’ keeper.

When the Political Powerhouse of Agege, Orile-Agege Honour Hon. Johnson Sunday Babatunde?

Agege Pulse Exclusive:

Saturday, the 26th day of August, 2017 was a day that wouldn't erase from the consciousness of Agege LGA and Orile Agege LCDA people anytime soon. In fact, the couples would hardly cease to reminisce on how what they taught should be a mini nuptial turned into an assembly of the movers and shakers of Agege, Orile Agege and Lagos State in general.

It was a sumptuous and fun filled day when the newly elected Executive Chairman of Orile Agege LCDA, Hon. J.S Babatunde officially transferred the care of her beloved daughter, Tinuke to her heartthrob, Rotimi in the presence of top echelons in the area.

It was a 3-in-1 wedding which started with Engagement ceremony that took place inside Orile Agege Multipurpose Hall. The bridal train then moved to the Redeem Christian Church of God,  Lagos Province Headquarters at Mulero before the dine and wine gig inside Ronnie Dee Event Centre, Iju Road, Agege for the colourful and delightful reception.

The guests, which include Lagos Assembly Speaker, Hon. Mudashir Obasa who doubled as Chairman of the occasion, Commissioner for Environment, Dr. Samuel Adejare, Chairman House Committee on Finance, Hon. Yinka Ogundimu, Olu of Agege,  HRM Oba Kamila Isiba, Alaige of Orile Agege, HRM Oba Ambaliu Agbedeyi, Regent of Ogbaland, Prince Jeleel  Kehinde Asade, Alhaji Safari Adaranijo Senior, Agege LGA Chairman, Hon. Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi, Market Men and Women,  and others were treated to delicious meals and assorted drinks.


Below is pictorial highlights of the wedding ceremony...

Dr. Yinka Ayandele Bags Two Awards In A Week

The Tutor General/Permanent Secretary of Lagos Education District One, Agege has added another sets of feathers to her cap of recognitions for her exemplary leadership and excellence performances.

The two awards came within the spate of a week in a remarkable fashion. The first, was an award of recognition by the Association of Professional Counselors (APROCON) during its annual conference in Lagos on Tuesday August 22, 2017. Dr. Ayandele was recognised alongside other five TGPSs in Lagos for supporting the Counseling profession in their various schools.

While still savouring on the first award, we gathered that she got an invite from the Lagos State chapter of the Women Advancement For Economic And Leadership Empowerment In Africa (WAELE), to attend the body's inauguration of new executives and empowerment of 100 (One Hundred) widows event.

To her surprise, we learnt, she was called to the stage to receive an Award of Excellence.

Lagos State First Lady, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, Dr. Basirat Nahibi, State of Osun Deputy Governor,  Mrs Grace Titilayo Laoye Tomori, Alhaja Titilola Agbalajobi and Mrs Olubunmi Omotunde Windapo were also awarded.

Other awardees were, The General Manager of LTV 8, Mrs Funke Moore, Hon. Jumoke Jumbo Adeyemi, Princess Toyin Ibrahim, Alhaja Okulu Saliu and the only male on the list; The Oba of Yoruba in the Republic of Ireland, HRM Oba Saheed Olamilekan Ibrahim.


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Welcome to another edition of Agege Pulse Magazine. This is borne out of the candid, constructive, helpful responses and feedback from you, our esteemed readers. This edition is loaded with accounts of events that unfolded from our last edition till date in a robust reportage.
         
Daily, millions of commuters navigate through the popular Pen-Cinema axis having constant glares at the gigantic statue of a king, strategically positioned at the roundabout, yet have no clue on the statue, yours truly paid homage to the palace of Olu Agege, HRM Oba Kamila Isiba to unravel the significance.

         
Also, We bring you strong messages from the products of the last council elections in Agege LG and Orile Agege LCDA on how they have planned to hit the ground running to furnish the people with dividends of democracy.
       
 In recent time, there has been massive development in the areas of infrastructure, environment and education in our community. This prompted us to include 'Wonders of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode in our community', in this package. Moreover, to discern the rationale behind these and to answer some niggling questions some of our dear readers may want to ask on these development, we knocked at the door of the brains behind these developments to bring you exclusive interviews from Lagos Commissioner for Environment, Dr Samuel Adejare, Tutor General/Permanent Secretary of Lagos Education District One, Dr. Mrs. Olufolayimika Ayandele and the Overall best Education Secretary, Hon. Olamilekan Majiyagbe. I bet you will have lots of interesting reads from their revelations.
         
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Agege LG Boss, Hon. Ganiyu Egunjobi holds First Staff General Meeting

...To improve staff welfare

In ensuring staff optimum productivity, the Executive Chairman of Agege Local Government, Hon. Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi has charged all the staff of Agege LGA  to be disciplined and productive  in discharging their duties.

Hon. Egunjobi stated this on Wednesday during his first General Meeting with staff of the council. He said his government would embark on various programmes that would improve the welfare of staff, pay bonuses as at when due adding that he would place them (staff) on Regular seminars, trainings and workshops.

Egunjobi extends his condolence to some of the council's deceased staff members who died while in servic. He pledged to fast track the process of approving the accrued benefit to the respective families of the deceased.

In a remark by the Chairman of Nigeria Union of Local Goverment Employee (NULGE), Agege Chapter, Comrade Mustapha Ashamu, he urged the staff to be punctual, dedicated and committed to their work.

Comrade Ashamu highlighted some issues that can mitigate unproductivity of member staff which Hon. Egunjobi and the staff members at the gathering, promised to put into check.

The meeting witnessed the presence of Chairman of Agege LGA, Hon. Egunjobi, Vice Chairman, Prince Abiodun Ogunji, Leader of the House, Hon. Kola Anigbajumo, Deputy Leader, Hon. Opeyemi Beckley, (NULGE), Comrade Mustapha Ashamu, and  HR Mrs Odubeko Taiwo. Others include, H.O.D Education Mr. Peter Adetimehin, Council Treasurer, Mrs. Mebude Shola among others.

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.

Establishment Of Cooperative College Will Boost Lagos economy Says Lagos Assembly Speaker, Obasa

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa on Thursday said that the establishment of Lagos State Cooperative College would further enhance economic progress of the state.

Obasa spoke at a Public Hearing on a Bill for a Law to Establish the Lagos State Cooperative College and for Connected Matters organised by the House Committee on Commerce and Industry led by Hon. Oladele Adekanye.

The Speaker, who was represented by his deputy, Hon. Wasiu Eshinlokun-Sanni, said that the bill, when passed into law, would afford cooperators with adequate skills for economic promotion.

Obasa said: "This bill is geared towards effective administration of cooperative societies and enhancing the economic progress of the state.

"If the bill is passed into law, it will ensure the qualitative training of cooperators who with their professional skills in turn promote the economic activities.

“The bill when passed into law also will empower the college to provide courses of instructions leading to the award of degrees, diplomas and certificates and other studies as prescribed by the college.

"This bill, which seeks to give statutory backing to the Lagos State Cooperative College, will go a long way in the production of seasoned and well-trained cooperators to enhance the cooperative movement in the state.”

One of the stakeholders, Mr Abdulwaheed Baruwa, President, Zero Interest Multipurpose Cooperative Society, Alausa advocated the inclusion of Islamic Finance Mechanism in the curriculum of the college.Baruwa called for inclusion of experts in Islamic financial system in the governing council of the college.

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Agege LG Boss, Egunjobi Declares War on Rats
...visit Elere Police Station, and Pen Cinema Police Division in a bid to ensure adequate for adequate security in Agege

Hope for Women in Nigeria Initiative (HOFOWEM) empowers Lagos youths


Mrs Bolanle Ambode urges the youths to put to good use all they have learned and be prepared for a better tomorrow, saying it is achievable and doable.


 Agege LGEA, E.S, Hon. Majiyagbe and his team pay a courtesy visit on new Executive Chairman of Orile Agege LCDA, Hon. Sunday Babatunde Johnson to strengthen their working relationship.


The Nation News Headlines Today


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Govt officials received N400bn bribes in one year ' NBS

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MTN wants electronic listing, reopens talks with SEC

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Man, 32, bags six-month jail term for cable theft

Indiscriminate dumping of refuse polluting waterways 'Osoba

Downstream oil sector needs full deregulation 'Chukwudozie

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LADOL says N1.162tn facility nears completion

Nigeria needs policies to drive power sector growth ' Cole


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One feared dead as Police, IPOB clash in Anambra

Outsourcing, casualisation de-unionising us- NUCFRLANMPE

Public officials took N400bn bribe in 1 year ' NBS

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eThink education becomes the first certified Moodle partner in Nigeria

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Agege LG Boss, Egunjobi Declares War on Rats

...Visits Elere Police Station, Pen Cinema Police Division in a bid to ensure adequate security.

Agege Local Government Area will no longer be a safe haven for rats as the council kick starts operation no more rats within the locality.

This was made known by the Executive Chairman of the Council, Hon. Ganiyu Egunjobi during a sensitisation exercise across some communities on ravaging endemic disease known as Lassa Fever.

Egunjobi and his team visited Agege main market, Abiola Market, Ashade market, Ogba Tyre markets and other areas sensitising the people to be conscious of having contacts with rats which are main carriers of Lassa Fever.

Speaking with Agegepulse, Egunjobi said: "the exercise is to sensitise and educate the people of Agege about Lassa Fever and how to prevent it".

"We want the people of Agege to kill and avoid physical contact with rats. We want them to imbibe the spirit of ensuring their environment is clean, safe and healthy for living.

Thereafter, Egunjobi with his team donated fumigation machine, pesticides and insecticides to the markets and communities to control the prevalence of rodents and pests in various homes and market environments.

Agege Vice Chairman, Prince Abiodun Ogumjiz Agege LG Head of Admin., Mrs. Mayowa Ikuforiji, Head of Environment/Health Mrs. Falade,  Leader of the House, Hon. Kola Anigbajumo, Hon. Kabir Odejobi and some other Councillors were part of the sensitization exercise.

In another development, Egunjobi and his team paid courtesy visit to Elere Police Station, and Pen Cinema Police Division in a bid to ensure adequate security and safety of lives and properties in Agege

Investment in sports crucial to winning competitions - Ambode

 ITTF Nigeria Open: We are very happy to have hosted this competition - Gov. Ambode

…Pledges to increase price money for ITTF Nigeria Open

Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday identified the right investment in sports as the necessary impetus that can bring about good performance of Nigerian athletes in sporting competitions, saying that it was time for the country to focus in such direction.

Governor Ambode, who made the reamrks while speaking to journalists at the end of the Seamaster ITTF Challenge Nigeria Open held at the Molade Okoya Thomas Hall of Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, tagged Lagos 2017, said government and all the necessary stakeholders must now invest more in sports to take the country to its rightful place in the world of sports.

He expressed excitement at the successful hosting of the tournament which attracted Table Tennis stars from 22 countries, saying that the development was gratifying and in line with his vision to use sports as a catalyst for growth and development of the economy.

He said: “We are very happy to have hosted this competition. This is the fourth edition and you can see that this year's competition has actually attracted more people and then more countries. The idea is to use sports as a catalyst for the growth and development of the economy.

“It is also a catalyst for tourism and it is my strong believe that we must continue to support sports as a means of allowing us to develop the mental capabilities of younger ones and Lagos State is ready to do that.”

When asked whether he was disappointed that no Nigerian qualified for the finals of the competition, Governor Ambode said on the contrary, he was not disappointed but that the development called for greater investment in sports in the country.

“I am not disappointed at all about that. It’s called Nigerian open and so it’s open to everybody and again we had Nigerians in the semifinal. So, we need to do more work and then more coaching and also develop sports. Government has to support sports thoroughly if you want to see Nigerians in the finals.



“I mean you can see the level of skill-set that the Egyptians displayed here and if we say we are giant of Africa, we have to prove it in all ramifications. So, my believe is that government has to spend more time and money in developing sports in this country,” Governor Ambode said.

Speaking on plans for the competition next year, the Governor promised to increase the price money and also the number of participating countries, saying that as the destination for sports in Africa, Lagos must lead the way in promoting sporting tournaments.

“For me, I am going to scale up the price money to attract more people to come for this competition. So next year, you will see more price money and then more countries participating in the competition. Lagos is the destination for sports in Africa and that is the only way we have to go,” the Governor said.

The overall winner of the competition, Assar Omar from Egypt, went home with $5,000, while the first runner up,Gandhi Sarthak from India went home with $2,300.

Lagos Parleys Investors on Cleaner Lagos Initiative (CLI)

CLI is designed to harness the great potentials and economic capacity of Lagos.


To ensure the success of the Cleaner Lagos Initiative (CLI) as an extensive and sustainable waste management system, the Lagos State Government has sought partnership with the private sector.

The Commissioner for the Environment, Dr. Babatunde Adejare, while speaking at the Cleaner Lagos Initiative investors’ roundtable in Victoria Island on Thursday, maintained that the partnership had become necessary for people to become more responsive and protective in respect of issues relating to their environment.

Adejare said CLI had been designed to harness the great potentials and economic capacity of Lagos by creating an enabling environment for non-governmental agencies, the private sector and the government to harness international best practices in the vital area of infrastructure.

The Commissioner stressed that both the public and private sectors can work together to achieve a common good.

His words, “Today’s roundtable is just one example of the way in which the public and private sectors can work together effectively for a common good.  It is expected that working together, we can begin to shift the attitude of the people to be more responsive/protective of their environment through stringent legislation, enlightenment campaigns and strict enforcement.”

Adejare told the investors that for the initiative to succeed there was the need to have a sustainable long-term funding at both the State and Local Government levels to support the efforts needed to reach the State’s goals, stressing that meeting these goals was critical to ensure continued process, development and economic growth.

While maintaining that government had budgetary constraints to fund its activities,  the Commissioner informed that, “budgetary constraints and an acknowledgement of private sector efficiencies and know-how were two principal reasons why this administration had taken the economic and political decision to accelerate the use of private sector finance and adopt a Public Private Partnership model in order to deliver solid waste management infrastructure”.

He said that to fund these reforms as a whole, the government had come up with is the Public Utility Levy (PUL) which is a subsidized property-based charge designed to pay for these and other environmental interventions.

“The PUL will be a major contribution to the State’s ongoing efforts to address severe challenges that are unique to Lagos as a result of rising urbanization,” he said.

He maintained further that the money would not be paid into government accounts but would be held in the Environmental Trust Fund (ETF) and managed meticulously by an independent Board of Trustees.

The Commissioner reaffirmed confidence in the competence and capacity of the concessionaires to transform the landscape through the provision of the Transfer Loading Stations, Waste Depots and the provision of Engineered Sanitary Landfills, as well track-able waste bins and over 500 compactors of varying sizes and capacity.