COWLSO KICKS OFF 2017 NATIONAL WOMEN'S CONFERENCE IN STYLE

...As dignitaries enjoin women on nation building, creativity

The virtues and relevance of women in nation building were unequivocally lauded by Nigeria's top dignitaries at the opening ceremony of the National Women's Conference, organized by the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials, COWLSO, held at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos Island, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria.

In turns five Nigerian governors, including Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State and Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State and wife of the Lagos State governor, Bolanle Ambode and the wife of the Vice President, Mrs Dolapo Osibanjo on Tuesday said for the nation to move forward women are key agents in driving the nation building agenda

The other Governors were Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson; Akwa Ibom Governor, Udom Emmanuel and the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki.

Speaking at the colourful gathering, Gov. Ambode said women were constantly creative; making something out of nothing.

Creativity has become very essential to succeed in todays world because we face new challenges everyday  at home and at work. As the woman creates and transforms, she positively impacts the family, the workplace and the nation.

With the female population in our country today, it is clear that our women have the capacity to positively affect the Nigerian economy and are already doing so. What is required is a deliberate and articulated policy to support female entrepreneurs and MSMEs. And from my experience, female entrepreneurs are outstanding business people who are very creative and hardworking. If you want a job done properly and delivered on time, give it to a woman, he said.

The governor emphasised that his administration remained committed to supporting female entrepreneurs, disclosing that through the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund, many female run Medium and Small Scale businesses had been funded, adding that as at September 2017, 2,613 female entrepreneurs had received a cumulative sum of N2.1 billion, which he said represented 42% of the total loans disbursed but that governments target was to ensure that at least 60% of the loans were given to women.

Moreover, Ambode encouraged more women to approach the Employment Trust Fund and also take advantage of the many initiatives from the Ministries of Wealth Creation and Women and Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, saying that supporting women businesses should no longer be seen as a social support or empowerment but as a necessary step to revive and improve the economy.

On his part, Gov. Emmanuel said women represent love, stressing that celebrating women should be a habit and not at an event as their rights were God-given, adding with love, women could actually create and transform the nation.

Edo Governor, Obaseki said his administration would continue to support the course of women in the area of entrepreneurship development.
Ekiti Governor, Ayodele Fayose emphasized that life without women would be one full of crises, saying that if women were put at the helms of affairs of the nation, they would turn things around.

We must encourage women, even in politics; women should not be second fiddle. When you conduct Local Government election, they should make it to be that when a woman scores 40 percent of the vote, they should be declared winner, he said.

In her welcome address, wife of the Governor of Lagos State and Chairman, Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials, COWLSO, Mrs Bolanle Ambode said the theme of the conference, "She Creates, She Transforms," and with a theme thrust of "Creativity and Skill Acquisition," was expected to focus on ingenuity of the Nigerian women in the pursuit of innovative and practical solution aimed at achieving sustainable development within her immediate sphere and community at large.

"Women are uniquely created, endowed with skills and blessed with creativity. We are helpmates, we care for the family. We impact our immediate environment positively. The woman out of very little creates. We transform the little created to something bigger and better. Our transformation efforts extend to all facets of human engagement."

She listed some of the topics to be examined to include "Building a better World," "Women in Agriculture," "Women Empowerment-A Pathway to Development," and "Financing Option for Micro, Small and Medium sized Enterprises."

Mrs Ambode said women must rise and have zero tolerance for the barbaric practice of female genital mutilation, saying that the campaign must start from the homes, churches, mosques, offices, among others.

According to her, female gender mutilation is evil, it is evil, it is anti-social and unjustifiable. In fact, it is a crime against women. We must devote time for enlightenment and awareness, especially among uneducated mothers. We must stand together against it until the practice is totally eradicated in our country and the world."

Mrs Ambode said women must never fall to the temptation of pursuing economic empowerment at the expense of taking good care and paying attention to their children, warning that children, who did not enjoy good parental care, easily grow to potentially dangerous youths, who becomes nightmares for the society.

"We must desist from and discourage child-labour, Child Abuse and fight child-trafficking with all our strength. We owe it a duty to give good parenting to our children and indeed all other children put in our care. We must give them hope and allow them see the positive side of life as a way of bringing back good morals and societal stability," she said.

Declaring the conference open, Mrs Osinbajo challenged women to reflect on the past and to know where they were coming from and continue to create and transform the nation in all spheres of life.

She listed several women who had achieved greatness in the past, such as Funmilola Ransome-Kuti and challenged women to emulate their virtues.

She also charged women to speak out against rape and abuse; speak for the needy and speak in defence for the unity of Nigeria.

Major highlights of the opening ceremony was the launch of the COWLSO anthem- We are one, and the presentation of the inspirational woman of the year award to Engr. (Mrs.) Sandra Aguebor (MFR), aka Lady Mechanic.

NIGERIA A NATION WITH PLENTY OF HOPE

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Nigeria marked its 57th independence anniversary recently. A casual glance at  the nation’s 57 years journey shows both betrayal of expectations of greatness and the irony of the nation. Despite the abundance of human and material resources, Nigeria remains an undeveloped country with clearly more than half of its population living below poverty line. It is also plagued by myriads of problems which continue to undermine its potentials.

Against this background, this essay examines the major problems embattling the nation at 57 whilst proffering lasting and workable solutions to those problems. This paper posits that the problems of the nation are multifaceted and any solution must be holistic and durable for it to yield maximum benefit. It is argued that hopes of development and greatness are not lost provided the nation steers its ship back on the right track. Highlight below is the problems and solution to move the country forward to a greater level.

PROBLEMS
High Chief  Owolabi Salis said, ‘it is only the full understanding of the root causes of the problem we face today as a nation that will afford us the chances of discerning what solutions are possible, which can work and which cannot’. The problems besetting Nigeria today are many but the most critical ones are highlighted below.

The basic problem crippling the progress of the nation is failure of leadership (Achebe: 1984) Related to this is the problem of bad followership. Another core problem facing the nation is insecurity – insecurity of lives and property. Disunity also hinders Nigeria’s progress. There is also no doubt whatsoever that corruption is a major impediment to the nation’s success.

Other problems include poverty, unemployment, criminality, ethnic distrust, politicised judiciary, electoral fraud, religious tension, lack of basic amenities of life, epileptic power supply, poor infrastructure, pathetic education system, political crisis, commercialisation of public or government office, resource allocation, failed institutions (political, educational, economic etc), environmental degradation, spread of drastic disease, chronic frustration of citizens, collapse of national ideals and social values, a culture of impunity, widespread celebration of mediocrity, indiscipline and irresponsibility.

SOLUTIONS
The first solution is social transformation and value reorientation. We must work towards establishing a society where people are judged not by their family background, ethnic or religious affiliation, but by merit and character and a society where people imbibe ideals of fairness, justice and honesty.

Secondly, we must ensure enthronement of Good leadership. According to High Chief Barrister Owolabi Salis “There is urgent need for a new generation of leaders that would clear the cobwebs of decadence and political scavengers. This new generation of leaders must take our dear country to its manifest destiny”.

Also, government must ensure provision of basic amenities of life such as food, clothing, water, road, power, education and employment. It must also ensure improvement in the standard of living.
Other recommendations include an independent and honest press, independent judiciary, strict enforcement of laws, accountability in public office, and policies implementation. Finally, we must uproot the tree of disunity and sow the seeds of unity.

CONCLUSION
At 57th Nigeria is far from its destiny. There is an overwhelming disparity between expectation and reality. Rectifying the anomalies is a joint task incumbent on all stakeholders not just the government. Therefore, all hands must be on deck!

Long life the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

High Chief Barrister Owolabi Salis Fakunmoju

Ambode, Udom, Fayose, Osinbajo’s wife extol virtues of women in nation building

…We’ve Empowered 2,613 Female Entrepreneurs With N2.1bn, Says Lagos Gov

…Speak Out Against Genital Mutilation, Child Abuse, Ambode’s Wife Urges Women

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode and his counterparts from Akwa Ibom, Udom Emmanuel; Edo, Godwin Obaseki; Bayelsa; Seriaki Dickson and Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose on Tuesday commended the sterling contributions of women to the society, stating that their role in nation building cannot be overemphasized.

The Governors, who spoke at the opening ceremony of the 17th National Women Conference, organised by the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO), held at the Eko Hotel and Suites, with the theme: ‘She Creates, She Transforms’, took turns to celebrate the doggedness, dexterity and creativity of women and their notable contributions towards building a better society.

In his goodwill message, Governor Ambode saluted the resilience of women in their different spheres, noting that women are naturally gifted with skills and talents that make positive difference and impact on their generation.

“Our women are constantly creative; making something out of nothing. Creativity has become very essential to succeed in today’s world because we face new challenges everyday – at home and at work. As the woman creates and transforms, she positively impacts the family, the workplace and the nation.

“With the female population in our country today, it is clear that our women have the capacity to positively affect the Nigerian economy and are already doing so.

What is required is a deliberate and articulated policy to support female entrepreneurs and MSMEs. And from my experience, female entrepreneurs are outstanding business people who are very creative and hardworking. If you want a job done properly and delivered on time, give it to a woman,” he said.

He expressed optimism that the Conference, aside celebrating the resilient and dynamic nature of women under diverse situations, would go a long way to unleash the creative and transformative energies of more women.

Governor Ambode while restating his administration’s commitment to supporting female entrepreneurs, disclosed that as at September 2017, at least 2,613 female entrepreneurs who run Medium and Small Scale businesses have been funded through the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund to the tune of N2.1bn, assuring that more would be given before the end of the year.

The Governor also congratulated the first female mechanic, Sandra Aguebor, who was presented with the Inspirational Woman of the year Award, saying that she had dared to succeed in a career many see as a sole reserve for men.

On his part, Governor Emmanuel, who was Guest of Honour commended COWLSO Chairman and Wife of Lagos State Governor, Mrs Bolanle Ambode for sustaining and improving the COWLSO conference which started 17 years ago, saying that there was need for women as liberator of the world to be appreciated by every man for their contributions to development at all times.

Speaking on the theme of this year’s conference, Emmanuel charged women to live their lives by creating and transforming people and things around them without minding the shortcomings, adding that it was important for them to keep hope alive.

Also, Governor Dickson of Bayelsa State said the role of women in transforming life could not be under estimated, saying that it was imperative for women to always be appreciated and celebrated.

Dickson and his counterpart in Edo State, Mr. Obaseki both commended Lagos State for the initiative, saying that they would replicate same in their states for the benefit of women.

On his part, Governor Fayose said life without women would be full of crises, saying that it was important for women to be given opportunity to be in the drivers’ seat in the country.

In her welcome address, Mrs. Ambode particularly charged women to speak up against the barbaric practice of female genital mutilation, saying that the campaign must start from the home front, churches, mosques, offices and the communities.

"Female genital mutilation is evil, it is wicked, it is anti-social and unjustifiable. Infact, it is a crime against women. We must devote time for enlightenment and awareness especially among uneducated mothers. We must stand together against it, until the practice is totally eradicated in our country and the world".

She also urged woman to resist the temptation of pursuing economic empowerment at the expense of taking good care and paying attention to their children, stressing that children who do not enjoy parental care, easily grow to become potentially dangerous youths and threatening the peace of the society.

"The rising trend of leaving the girl-child entirely in the care of housemaids, neighbours or strangers in pursuit of income or for flimsy reasons, should be discouraged.

"We must desist from and discourage child-labour, child-abuse and fight child trafficking with all our strength. We owe it a duty to give good parenting to our children and indeed all other children put in our care. We must give them hope and allow them see the positive side of life, as a way of bringing back good morals and societal stability," Mrs Ambode said.

In her keynote address, the wife of the Vice President, Mrs. Dolapo Osinbajo urged women to work hard to transform their children and wards into greatness and create a safe and secured society by inculcating the right virtues in their children.

She particularly urged the womenfolk to draw inspiration from women who had performed creditably well in their chosen profession, and endeavor to leave their footprints on the sands of time, just as she said that women must speak up against rape and all forms of abuse against women and children, and also speak in defence of the downtrodden and less-privileged in the society.

 Highlight of the event was the presentation of the Inspirational Woman Award to the first female mechanic in Nigeria, Mrs. Sandra Aguebor by Mrs. Osinbajo and the unveiling and beautiful rendition of the COWLSO anthem.

COWLSO holds 17th edition, She Creates, She Transforms

Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials, COWLSO holds 17th edition as cream de la cream of Nigeria's society circle throng Eko Hotel and Suites to celebrate women.

Wife of the Vice President of Nigeria, Her Excellency, Dolapo Osinbajo, Governors Akinwunmi Ambode, Udom Gabriel Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom, Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa, Ayo Fayose of Ekiti and Goodwin Obaseki of Edo State, Oba of Lagos, HRM Rilwan Akiolu, Deputy Governor of Lagos, Dr. Idiat Adebule, TGPS Dr. Yinka Ayandele, first lady of Rivers State, Males and Females Lagos State officials.

Stay tune for updates on the colourful event.
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Gov. Ambode appointed as Chairman of Southern Governors Forum (SGF) in Lagos

.Southern Governors unite on true federalism, devolution of powers

…To collaborate on security, infrastructure, economy

For the first time in 12 years, Governors of the Southern States of Nigeria on Monday met in Lagos, where they unanimously reiterated the call for true federalism and devolution of powers to States.

The Governors, in a communique at the end of the meeting read by the host Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State, also resolved to collaborate with one another for the growth and development of their economies.

Aside Governor Ambode, the meeting was attended by Governors of Ogun, Senator Ibikunle Amosun; Oyo, Seantor Abiola Ajimobi; Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, Ebonyi, David Umahi; Edo, Mr. Godwin Obaseki; Ondo, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu; Abia, Mr. Okezie Ikpeazu; Enugu, Mr. Henry Ugwuanyi; Bayelsa, Mr. Seriaki Dickson and Ekiti State, Mr. Ayodele Fayose.

Governors of Cross River, Anambra and Delta were represented by their Deputies - Mr. Evara Esu; Dr. Ikem Okeke and Mr. Kingsley Otuaru respectively.

Continuing with the communique, Governor Ambode said the Governors after extensive deliberations, also emphasized priority on security and lives and property of citizens of the regions, while also resolving to work on effective linkage on good infrastructure across the 17 States in the region.

At the meeting, Governor Ambode was unanimously appointed as the Chairman of the Southern Governors Forum (SGF) while Governors Seriaki Dickson of Bayelsa and David Umahi of Ebonyi States were appointed as Co- Chairmen of the Forum.
The Forum also scheduled the next meeting for Port Harcourt in a yet to be announced date.

Earlier, Governor Ambode, while welcoming his colleagues to the meeting, reflected on the clamour for true federalism and devolution of powers, saying that states will benefit from the envisaged restructuring.

He said the goals of true federalism, which included the strengthening of autonomy and the enhancement of fiscal viability will enable the states to develop at their own pace and based on their peculiarities.

He said the forum had achieved an increased awareness on the sustenance of the national question germane to peaceful co-existence in the country.

However, he said there is a lot to be done and achieved, stressing that true federalism required urgent, meticulous and proactive attention by the forum.

Ambode frowned at what he described as the non-periodic review of the revenue formula as provided by the constitution to reflect evolving realities.

He said the review is crucial to enhance the viability of states and local government and their capacity to fulfil their developmental roles in the polity.

The governor added: “States are disparaged for always carrying begging bowls to Abuja in quest of hand-outs from the Federal Government. This is a function of our present national constitution that burdens the Federal Government with activities and responsibilities that rightly fall within the province of states.

“The productivity and revenue-generating capacities of most states are thus stifled, thus turning them into no better than street beggar states incapable of even meeting routine obligations of paying workers’ salaries and pensions without federal support.”

Ambode recalled that Lagos State had fought and won several legal battles since 1999 that have systematically strengthened her autonomy and enhanced her fiscal viability.

He noted that the state had won the legal control over the management of its environment, the control of urban and physical planning, the regulation of overhead masts, the registration and regulation of hotels and restaurants, and the control of inland waterways.

Ambode said these victories belonged, not only to Lagos, but also to other states, adding that, if Lagos could achieve so much by fighting alone, the Southern Governors’ Forum will accomplish more through collective planning and strategy.
The governor said the forum has been reactivated at the time the National Assembly is harmonising its differences over the 1999 Constitution amendment, which will soon be transmitted to the Houses of Assembly for approval

He said: “It is important for this forum to comprehensively look at the proposed amendments with a view to working with our respective Houses of Assembly to ensure a coordinated response on our part that will strengthen the practice of democracy, federalism, constitutionalism and the rule of law.
Ambode clarified that, while pushing for greater devolution of powers, responsibilities and resources from the centre to the states, the goal of the forum is neither to a weak centre and strong states and vice versa.

The governor paid tribute to former Lagos State Governor Bola Tinubu for his initiave, recalling that he hosted the first meeting of the forum in Akodo Beach Resort, Ibeju-Lekki, whe he was at the helm of affairs.

He said while the initiative was received with mixed feelings at the time, Tinubu was vindicated later because of its achievements as the forum became a vocal voice on maters of critical importance, not only to the Southern Nigeria, but to the country as a whole.

Ambode hailed the forum for advocating for a special allocation to oil-producing states in the Federation Account, adding that its agitation led to the current 13 per cent revenue derivation and allocation from the Federation Account.

He said: “Another major victory won towards strengthening the country’s practice of true federalism was the declaration by the Supreme Court in 2002 that the then prevalent practice of the Federal Government deducting monies from the Federation Account as a first charge for the funding of Joint Venture Contracts, the NNPC priority projects, servicing of Federal Government’s external debt, the judiciary and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and other federal obligations were illegal and unconstitutional.

“The Supreme Court in that case abolished the special funds created by the Federal Government to enable it draw funds from the Federation Account to pay for matters that fell within its exclusive responsibility before sharing whatever was left with states and local governments.”

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Gov. Ambode appointed as Chairman, Dickson, Umahi as Co-Chairmen at the Southern Governors Forum (SGF) in Lagos

.Southern Governors unite on true federalism, devolution of powers

…To collaborate on security, infrastructure, economy

Agege  LGA embarks on a Cleaner Agege, A Must for All Campaign

...We enjoin all to keep their environment clean and hygienic always -Executive Chairman of Agege, Hon. Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi

SA to Governor on Community and Commication, Hon. Kehinde Bamigbetan, Hon. Richard Adedamola, Prince Jide Kosoko, others present at the Iyaloja Book Launch in Lagos

Lagos Education District 1,Topline Synergy Integrated Services  hold Retreat for School Administrators on Building and Managing Workforce through positive mindset.

Be creative and always think outside the box while solving problems, Dr. Yinka Ayandele advised School Principals

Grassroot Football: Oju Oja FC, Basic FC win in an Opening of Renew Elephant Cup 2017


 *Punch Newspaper*

Rwandan court refuses bail for Kagame critic

Giroud wins 2017 FIFA Puskas award for goal of the year

Female corp member escapes being raped by Okada rider

BREAKING: Zidane wins 2017 Best FIFA Mens Coach of the Year award

AC Milans Bonucci banned for two games

Buharis sack of Maina an afterthought Fayose

2019: I want to be run for presidency, Sule Lamido writes PDP

PHOTO: Gani Adams visits Ooni of Ife

Lagos Police arrest four Air Force personnel for vandalising water pipe

Im afraid my husband will kill me, wife tells court

Mainas reinstatement not surprising PDP

Pope deplores plight of Rohingya children

Suicide : Police to send Sojes body for autopsy

Dambazau lied, I didnt reinstate Maina Head of Service

Two men impersonate Ambode, attempt N50m fraud

Two men impersonate of Ambode, attempt N50m fraud

580 Nigerians to return from Libya this week

Buhari attends meeting on common currency for W Africa in Niamey


 *Vanguard Newspaper*
NLC commends Buhari over Maina's sack

Maina's disengagement was an act of hypocrisy ' Charly Boy group

Catalonia set for showdown with Madrid

PDP Convention: Youths back Olajide for Nat'l Youth Leadership

Delta: Govt. is committed to construction of schools ' Commissioner

Ondo State Govt. directs owners of gas plants to abide by govt. guidelines

Thailand asks for tip-offs on unauthorised drones

Head of Civil Service denies reports of re-instating Maina

French activists offer to host Catalan Government in exile

3SC sacks Amoo as club's head coach

Amnesty Programme Heading towards Disaster' Muturu

Sack Dambazzau, Malami, arrest Maina, PDP tells FG

Maltese Journalist's family appear in Court for government libel case

Sen. Shehu Sani tasks Journalists on ethical conduct, professionalism

EFCC storms Maina's $2m mansion in Abuja

Court dissolves driver's 10-year-old marriage

Buhari's sacking of Maina an afterthought ' Fayose

Belgium investigates riot after Dutch, Belgian fans clash


 *The Nation Newspaper*
Lagos Assembly passes College of Nursing Bill

FG moves to avert another strike

Maina: Ex-NBA boss lauds Buhari for immediate disengagement

Federal agencies failed to remit N1.695tr in four years ' Senate panel

Court dissolves 10-year-old marriage over husband's excessive drinking

Odion Ighalo Good for W/Cup says Udeze

Maina: Buhari must be decisive on corruption ' NLC

Come and Fight for Shirt, Alloy Agu Tells Enyeama

Another developer fleeces victims of N50m

Four Air force personnel, others arrested for 'vandalising' water pipes

Buhari to Jonathan: Fuel now available, even without paying N1.3trn for subsidy

Ayade's critic docked for social media comments

NDE trains 100 youths in five skills in Zamfara

17 states benefit from Buhari 'sSch Feeding Programme ' Presidency

Edo Assembly directs EIRS boss to furnish house with financial details

Officials pledge tight security during Kenya repeat polls

Court charges man with attempted murder

300 displaced persons return to Bayelsa


 *Thisday Newspaper*
Proscription: IPOB Alleges FG Ordered Judge to Stay away from Court

Onnoghen: Oil Sector Beneficiary of Judiciary's Impartiality

Buhari Orders Maina's Dismissal, Queries Head of Service

Ebonyi Empowers Youths, Women with N750m, 130 Tricycles

N'Assembly Environment Committee Chairmen Absent at EIA' Act Review Workshop

16 Killed in Another Attack on Maiduguri

Court Order on Forfeiture of Monies Not Linked to BVN Unsettles Banks

MTN,Airtel, ntel, 13 Other Firms Scramble for 9mobile

FG Considers Reviewof NNPC Appointments

AIG Announces Retired Ghanaian Chief Judge, Georgina Wood as Fellow

Deconstructing Intels

EU Denies Favouring Buhari in 2015 Presidential Election

Tier-1 Banks Grow Market Dominance

Importers Applaud Intels' Chairman over Move to Resolve Contract Dispute

DMO Clarifies Position on $5.5bn Proposed External Capital Raising

Maina Remains on Our Wanted List, EFCC Insists

Court Order on Forfeiture of Monies Not Linked to BVN Unsettles Banks

MTN,Airtel, ntel, 13 Other Firms Scramble for 9mobile

Lagos to establish Commercial Courthouse to speed up dispute resolution

...As Ambode swears-in Oke as 16th substantive CJ

…We’ll stamp out corruption, uphold rule of law, new CJ vows

Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday unveiled plans by the State Government to establish a designated Commercial Courthouse with the overall objective of ensuring speedy resolution of disputes as well as drive commerce and enhance the ease of doing business in the State.

Speaking at the State Executive Chambers in Alausa while swearing-in Justice Opeyemi Oke as the 16th substantive Chief Judge of the State, Governor Ambode also called for more reforms aimed at fast-tracking justice delivery without necessarily compromising the fundamental principle of fair hearing and the rule of law.

He said: “There is no gainsaying that Lagos is the commercial nerve centre of the country and it deserves a modern state-of-the-art first class Commercial Courthouse to speedily address commercial disputes in the State.

“We plan to establish a designated Commercial Courthouse with the objective of ensuring speedy consideration of commercial matters. It is hoped that this courthouse will accommodate all commercial related organs of the judiciary in order to drive commerce and improve the ease of doing business.”

The Governor, who described the swearing-in ceremony as an affirmation of the belief of the present administration in the rule of law and the importance of the judiciary to the democratic system, said it was gratifying that the State judiciary, since the emergence of Justice Idowu Conrad-Taylor as the first Chief Judge of the State in 1967, had been the only democratic arm of government that had experienced a seamless transition in its leadership.

He said the 50 years of seamless transition aptly qualified the judiciary as one of the most resilient institutions in the State, and congratulated judiciary workers and all the past and present Chief Judges of the State for maintaining the integrity of the institution.


While congratulating Justice Oke, Governor Ambode said the development was a confirmation of her competence, experience and character to preside over the sacred temple of justice, just as he expressed absolute confidence in her intellectual capacity to steer the ship of the State Judiciary on a smooth sail.

The Governor, who alongside the Chief Judge are fellows of the Fulbright Scholarship of the Hubert Humphrey Fellowship from the United States of America, said it was important for Justice Oke to see her appointment as a platform to sustain and improve on the enviable reputation which the State Judiciary had built for itself over the years.

Speaking on areas requiring improvement, Governor Ambode said: “One area of our Judicial System which I consider as work in progress is the speed of justice delivery in the State.  We have made significant progress in this regard with the various reforms that have been initiated and implemented.

“However, I believe strongly that we can do more by stepping up our efforts so that the wheel of justice can roll faster without necessarily compromising the fundamental principle of fair hearing and the rule of law.”

He said owing to the fact that judges in the State face enormous work load as the State judiciary is the busiest in the country, his administration was determined to seek a significant increase in the number of judges to enhance turn-over of cases in the State. He also assured of continued cooperate with the judiciary in developing and implementing appropriate strategies to ensure justice is done speedily.

In her vote of assurance, Justice Oke thanked Governor Ambode and other stakeholders for the confidence reposed in her, saying that she would key into the vision of the Governor who she described as a performer and a big dreamer, to transform the State Judiciary.

The CJ vowed that the Lagos judiciary, under her, would uphold rule of law in interpreting laws, stamp out all forms of official corruption and ensure speedy dispensation of justice, as well as improve public access, transparency and accountability to boost confidence of the public in the judiciary, among others.

Justice Oke was earlier sworn-in as the CJ in acting capacity on September 25, 2017 after the retirement of former Chief Judge, Justice Olufunmilayo Atilade on September 24, 2017. Her swearing-in as the substantive CJ, however, followed the recommendation of the National Judicial Council (NJC) and confirmation by the Lagos State House of Assembly.

Radio Continental Relaunches as MAX 102.3Fm Lagos

...To focus strictly on entertainment

One of the leading radio stations in Lagos, Radio Continental 102.3fm has relaunched as MAX 102.3 fm on the same frequency. The relaunch was done at a glitzy ceremony held recently at the Federal Palace Hotel, Balmoral Convention Centre Victoria Island.

AgegePulse learnt that the relaunch was part of Continental Broadcasting Service's, CBS plan to refocus the company as a core entertainment station.

You recall that about 400 staff were recently sacked by Television Continental, TVC, a sister brand of the CBS. The development was to relief most of his core news and other fringe staff in order to diversify into majorly entertainment.

Also, there had been speculation that the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) had withdrawn the licence of Radio Continental including comments by former Minister of Aviation and PDP member Femi Fani-Kayode suggesting that the Buhari-government is getting back at Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu who is believed to own the radio station as part of TVC Communications group which also includes the TVC, TVC News and Adaba fm Akure but yesterday's relaunching event would prove such negative speculation as unfounded.

Now MAX 102.3, the station will now focus more on Music and has added former Brila fm OAP Murphy Ijemba to its stable which includes the likes of Wale PowPowPow, Honeypot,  Lady ‘O’ Mary, Debbie and Mark ‘DSoulja.

You can listen to and interact with the station via its website Max1023.fm

AGEGE LG BOSS, EGUNJOBI ENACTS BYE-LAWS TO PROTECT PUBLIC PROPERTY

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As members of Agege communities continue to perpetrate actions that are defaces and causes serious damages to public properties domicile in the Local Government, the council’s Chairman, Hon. Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi has resolved to enact bye-law tailored to serve as deterrent to the perpetrators.

Speaking through his Special Adviser on Media, Mr Rotimi Sulyman, he said the bye-laws, if enacted, would protect public property in the area from abuse by residents and business operators.

   
Egunjobi said; “Nigeria is today suffering huge infrastructure deficit not only due to government’s failure to make provision at all but also the attitude of the generality of the public,” he said.

“Agege is a miniature Nigeria. And here residents and business operators abuse public infrastructure in unimaginable ways.

“They block access road, deface public property and dump waste in carnal and drainages indiscriminately.

“Artisans also use roadsides for workshops. Their activities and that of traders caused road damage. Some trade on the road and sidewalks.

“All these are clear antithesis to urban renewal drive being vigorously pursued by Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode, and we cannot continue to lose taxpayers’ money like this,” the chairman said.

Egunjobi stressed that the bylaw would serves as measure of criminalising abuse of public property in the area.

According to him, the law would not only benefit the council but the general public as well, saying “it touches critical issues that facilitate the improvement of public service delivery.”

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

Exclusive:

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*

Melania Trump dines with spouses of world leaders at UN

Obama criticises Republican healthcare plan

Mexico declares 3-day of mourning for quake victim

[PHOTOS] Mugabe's oldest son buys two Rolls Royce limousines, celebrates with champagne

Thief congratulates police for arresting him

Iran defends nuclear deal, warns Trump to respect it

Female lawyer in police net for torturing adopted daughter

How 30-year-old woman killed boyfriend, cut body to pieces

Time for North Korea dialogue over, Japan PM says

FIFA investigates Chelsea over youth recruitment

BREAKING: Court proscribes IPOB, declares it terrorist group

[PHOTOS] Man breaks girlfriend's head, suspecting she cheated to get new phone

PHOTO: Kidnappers arrested in Ondo by soldiers

[BREAKING] Olubadan sues Gov Ajimobi, 23 others

UNGA: Nigeria signs Nuclear Weapons Prohibition Treaty

PHOTOS: Kevin Hart, wife's first outing after sex scandal

Saudi Arabia to lift ban on internet calls

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


 *VANGUARD NEWSPAPER*
US university president apologizes to black students for cotton stalk centerpiece

Republican healthcare plan would make Americans worse off ' Obama

Nurses, midvives, other health workers begin strike

LASU to sponsor 12 students, 2 staff to NITIMUN Conference

Vocational education: Obaseki kick-starts reconstruction of old Benin Tech College

Nigeria to woo England starlet Abraham ' Amaju Pinnick

Italian Serie A table

FIFA probe Chelsea over signing of young foreign player

Carter opts against France World Cup 2023 presentation

Debts profile: FG's disclosure confirms my claim on Fayemi ' Fayose

NBS's report confirms Aregbesola's prudence, accountability in public spending ' Osun Govt

Restructuring and justice

Nigeria Guild of Editors scores Rivers high on security

Buhari begins process of IPOB proscription-FG

Breaking: Court proscribes IPOB, designates it as terrorists organisation

Lagos sets up joint tactic squad to secure schools in riverine, vulnerable areas

Health ministry tracks 4 major diseases outbreaks

Benue Reps Seat: S-Court awards N1m damage against Hembe for seeking reversal of sack


 *THE NATION NEWSPAPER*
Obaseki flags off immunisation project, rewards LGAs with N10m

UNGA: Nigeria signs Nuclear Weapons prohibition treaty

FG approves payment of Nigeria Airways staff entitlements

THEME: THE FULL ARMOUR OF GOD (18)

Bride price in Eastern Nigeria: Facts, myths

Court okays IPOB's proscription

Suspected fake Canadian visa racketeer arrested

ULC suspends nationwide strike

I didn't demand N7bn from Obiano ' Peter Obi

Buhari begins process of IPOB proscription-Lai Mohammed

Other uses of palm oil aside cooking

Why FG declared IPOB terrorists group ' Minister

IVF: Nigeria ranked among top nations

No truth to fuel scarcity in Ogun ' DPR

Military quizzes activist in Bayelsa for report in social media

Stress: An obstacle to healthy living

Rohr hails Iwobi, Moses' club form

Ronaldo unveils monogrammed boots


 *THISDAY NEWSPAPER*
Obaseki flags off immunisation project, rewards LGAs with N10m

Ebola' Sacks Sampson from England Women's Soccer Team Job

IPOB: Former Senate President, Ebute, Writes UN, Seeks Intervention

Mining: Minister to Lead Nigerian Delegation to China Congress

Delta Determined to Set up IPP in Oghara, Says Commissioner

NNPC Begins Prospecting of Hydrocarbon in Sokoto Basin

Brand Outfit, Zenera Consulting, Unveils 'Ethica360' to Mark 4th Anniversary

Jordan King Boosts Nigeria's Fight against Terrorism with Military Hardware

Buhari at UNGA Canvasses International Material Support for Anti-corruption War

Amosun Faults Data by Finance Ministry, NBS FIRS on VAT Contributions

FG to Block IPOB's Source of Funding, NAF Deploys Aircraft to Support Troops

N100bn Debut Sukuk Offer Closes Wednesday

Oando Foundation Set to Impact Girl Child Education

IMF Puts Global Cost of Bribery at $2tn Annually

Again, Discos Deny Rejecting Electricity Loads from TCN

LCCI Boss Urges FG to Focus on Non-oil Export Sectors

Report: Tight Monetary Policy Has Been Favourable to Some Banks

FG Promises to Restore Investor Confidence in Capital Market

Ifeanyi Ubah: Why Im Suing PDP

PDP Convention: Former NWC Members Warn Against Controversies

Madumere: Favoured to Succeed His Boss

Brewing War over Tourism

Eagles Regain Their Confidence, Set Sight on Trophy

Rivers to Set up Real Madrid Football Academy Affiliate

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.