TGPS Dr Ayandele, Hon Egunjobi, Hon J.S Babatunde Win Merit Awards

AgegePulse Magazine

It was award galore for some of the golden sons and daughters of Agege LG and Orile Agege LCDA, over the weekend as the two Councils' Chairmen and the Tutor General/Permanent Secretary of Lagos State Education District One, Dr. Yinka Ayandele won separate awards.

Vice Chairman Agege LGA Prince Ogunji received an award
 on behalf of his Chairman Hon. Ganiyu Egunjobi

Mr. Adeshina recieved an Award on behalf of TGPS, Dr. Yinka Ayandele

Top on the list was the the conferment of Local Government Chairman of the year on the Executive Chairman of Orile Agege Local Council Development Area, Hon. Johnson Sunday Babatunde by popular society magazine, City People, barely four months in office.

According to organisers of the City People Annual Awards, J.S Babatunde was selected among the 57 council chairmen of Lagos State because he hit the ground running with various social amenities tailored towards the immediate yearning of the people.

Hon. JS Babatunde flanked by Vice Chairman, Alhaja Akanni Pedro
and Mrs. Mojisola Babatunde (R)

However, the duo of Executive Chairman of Agege LGA, Hon. Egunjobi and the Tutor General/Permanent Secretary of Lagos Education District One, Dr. Yinka Ayandele were recognised for their maverick performances by the Lions Club of Agege at the club's official presentation of The New Century President of Agege Lions Club, Lion Folajuwon Oloyede Alaba as the the 19th President and Installation of Club Officers.

While Egunjobi was given an Award of Appreciation for his total commitment to the upliftment and development of his people through his inclusive governance initiative, Dr Ayandele received an Award of Excellence for her exemplary leadership and total commitment to the development of education in Agege and Lagos as a whole.

Speaking after receiving the award, Hon. Egunjobi who was represented by his Vice, Prince Ogunji appreciated the organisers and restated that his office is open for such organization that takes community development as part of their cardinal objectives.

On her part, Dr Yinka Ayandele who was represented by one of the Education District I Directors, Mr. Adeshina, said the award indicated that people from all walks of life monitor the district's successes in recent times adding that it would spur her team and her to better their best.

Sustain selfless service to humanity, Ambode tasks religious bodies

...Religious leaders are significant in the development of the State - Gov. Ambode
...Your policies positively touching lives, PFN tells Gov

Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday commended religious leaders for upholding religious tolerance in the State and complementing government efforts in offering essential services to the people in critical areas such free medical care, provision of shelter and assistance to the needy.

Governor Ambode, who said this at Lagos House in Alausa, Ikeja when he received the leadership of Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) led by its President, Dr Felix Omobude on a courtesy visit, said it was on record that in the last two and half years of his administration, there had never been any major religious or ethnic crisis, while religious bodies have also been complementing government, just as he urged them to sustain the selfless service they have been offering to humanity.

He said: “I want to thank you on behalf of our administration. In another two days, our administration will be two and half years and it has been two and half years of sincere religious tolerance in this State. It has never been like this before; we have never had any disagreement between or among the religious groups or even among our people on a tribal note and that also show that God is present in Lagos State.

“Religious leaders are significant in the development of the State and I can say it easily. There are too many things that even our policies do not cover and a strong part of the civil society is our religious bodies because in areas where we cannot give shelter, we cannot give advice and we cannot give comfort, you have always been there.

“There are so many things that the churches are doing that are beyond spiritual. There are churches that are feeding people; they are taking care of health of the people; they are taking care of maternal mortality issues, taking delivery of babies where there are no hospitals and thereby complementing the efforts of government. That in itself deserves to be commended and I must say a big thank you to all our religious bodies. I must also inspire you on. What you are doing is not going unnoticed.

I take note of everything that our churches are doing and I commend you most sincerely from the bottom of our hearts.”

He said as a sign of celebrating and appreciating the religious tolerance in the State, the State Government would uphold and sustain the interfaith parley which started last year, saying this year’s edition will hold in coming weeks.

Besides, Governor Ambode said the modest achievements of his administration were a product of the discipline learnt from religious fellowship, and assured that no stone would be left unturned to make life comfortable for residents.

“We like to touch humanity which is the whole essence of governance and that is why we are here. We will continue to do it. The electorate decided that somebody should come and represent and take care of their interest and that interest we are ready to sustain, we are ready to uphold; it is more about them not about us and I think at the end of the day, this kind of visit gives me inspiration that we are doing it in the right way and I want to assure that we will continue to work for the interest of the people,” he said.

Earlier, Omobude said they were at Lagos House to deepen the relationship existing with government and to identify with Governor Ambode.

He said the PFN leadership is thrilled by what God had been using Governor Ambode to do in the State, saying the massive infrastructural renewal and various policies were having positive impact on the people.

He said the church must not only criticize government officials when they do wrong, but also commend them when they are working in the interest of the people, adding that of a truth, the giant strides of the State Government deserved to be commended.

He also assured that PFN would continue to partner with government at various levels especially on matters relating to development of the country.

COWLSO HOLDS THANKSGIVING SERVICE

Weeks after the organisation of the 2017 Women Convention in Lagos, the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials, COWLSO on Sunday, holds Annual Thanksgiving Service, tagged: “Enter His Gate with Thanksgiving”, at the State House Chapel, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos.

See pictorial highlight of Lagos State First Lady, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode and other notable dignitaries at the colourful gathering.

Dr. Yinka Ayandele felicitates with Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Idiat Adebule

TGPS Education District 1, Dr. Yinka Ayandele felicitates with  Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Mrs Idiat Oluranti Adebule as she celebrates another glorious year on earth.

"No amount of words can fully describe your quintessential personality, but one major phrase that distinguishes leadership is 'Listening Ears' - a virtue you're known for. As you add another glorious year on earth, I pray that you continue to grow in leaps and bounds amidst sound health. Look closely at the shoe, every word you see describes you, unequivocally".

Happy Birthday!!!
From Dr. Yinka Ayandele

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Shun Cultism, Drug Abuse, Truancy - Hon. Egunjobi Advises Youths

In a bid to nip the prevalence of youths involvement in all forms of social vices in the bud, the Executive Chairman of Agege Local Government, Hon. Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi has advised youths in Agege and Lagos State to eschew the act of drug abuse, cultism and all forms of social vices.

Egunjobi stated this at the National Campaign on cultism for Secondary School students across Agege LGA which was organised by Agege Local Government in collaboration with Lagos State Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs.

He recalled that youth empowerment was a major agenda on his manifesto during the chairmanship electioneering process adding that his administration is working tirelessly towards eradicating the nefarious social menaces such as drug abuse and cultism prevalent among Agege youths.

The youthful council boss reiterated that efforts are being put in place to engage the youths in various vocational trainings such as Computer Training, Cosmetology, Hairdressing, Catering/Hotel Management, Computer Engineering, Bead Making which would help students/youths to become useful to themselves and the society at large.

“Our administration will organize sensitization campaign and workshop, purposely to let the youth be aware of the dangers in being a secret cult member, its negative effects on them as a person and on the society at large.” Egunjobi asserted.

The Council Medical Officer of Health, MOH, Dr. Akintayo who advised the students to desist from consuming hard substances such as narcotics, cultism, and other illegal activities, said the social vices can truncate the brighter future that God has created for them.

Speaking with Agege Pulse Magazine, DPO, Isokoko Police Division, SP Ayuba NAS, he said crime rate in Agege has drastically reduced to nothing as a result of the monthly security meeting with other Security Agencies and  stakeholders.

He added that the police division is partnering with the youth in order to gather intelligence on how to checkmate the excesses of the evil perpetrators among the youths.

Head of Administration LGA, Engr. Abass, HoD WAPA, Mrs. Odetola, Mr. Ali Ahmed, NDLEA Commandant among other notable dignitaries were all present.

Today's Headlines

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Headlines Today*[Sat-25-Nov-2017]*

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We're happy with the success of the Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week - Mrs Egunjobi

AgegePulse Magazine


Wife of the Executive Chairman of Agege Local Government, Mrs Ramat Egunjobi is elated about the success recorded in the just concluded Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week organised by the council.

Mrs Egunjobi said judging by the evaluation reports received from healthcare workers across the Public Health Centres in Agege, it was proven beyond doubt that Agege mothers are passionate about the well being of their infants and foetus.

"We are happy with the way our mothers took advantage of the Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week. We had positive reports that they cooperated with our healthcare givers who moved round the communities to administer vaccination on our infant children."

"Also, reports from all our Public Health Centers showed that nursing mothers trooped out enmass to receive medical attention from the health workers.

"I can assure you that the well being of everybody in Agege is on top of many dividends of democracy that the leadership of Agege LGA has in plan. With your support and prayers, it would be a success story in the end." Mrs Egunjobi concluded.

Earlier, while declaring the Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week open, the Executive Chairman of Agege LGA, Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi reiterated that one of the cardinal objectives of his administration is to provide qualitative health care delivery services to all constituents in Agege Local Government.

Egunjobi said the MNCH week was designed to provide preventive, promotive and protective health interventions which include Ante-natal care services for pregnant women, provision of insecticidal nets, deworming of children, provision of family planning services and Cancer screening services. Thereby, reducing the burden of diseases, maternal and childhood mortality.

LASDRI cautions against drunk driving -AgegePulse

...To flag Off Don’t Drink And Drive Campaign” 

The Chief Executive Officer of Lagos State Drivers’ Institute, Mr. Philip Ogunlade has decried the impact of alcohol on driving, saying that alcohol impairs vision, reduces concentration, vigilance and reaction time as drunk drivers may not be able to react swiftly to actions required while driving.

Speaking on Traffic Radio programme, Ogunlade warned drivers that drunk driving is a serious traffic offence, saying it accounts for a quarter of the road crashes across the globe and that drivers’ actions become irrational under the influence of alcohol.

According to him,  the institute’s mandate is drivers’ education, training and retraining of professional drivers and also ensure that they are recertified, stressing that the law establishing the institute makes it mandatory that all professional drivers are to visit the institute at least once a year for recertification.

He described professional drivers as those who earn a living from driving, including drivers in the public service, private organisations as well as taxi cab and yellow bus drivers.

Ogunlade explained that the Institute is partnering with Traffic Radio in its annual campaign at ensuring safety on the road, under the programme, “Don’t Drink And Drive Campaign” a road show which will start on Friday 24th November till 15th December 2017.

He assured Lagosians that seasoned instructors are on ground in the Institute to provide enlightenment to members of the public during the “Don’t Drink and Drive Campaign”.

Entertainment: Small Doctor, Malaika, Olamide, Lil Kesh , others to light up Lagos Carnival

Top rated artistes like Olamide, Small Doctor, Lil Kesh, 9ce and Ycee are some of the confirmed A-list artistes billed to perform at The Lagos Street Carnival scheduled to hold on Sunday, 3rd December, 2017.

The carnival, which will kick-start the series of entertainment activities at the Centre of Excellence will be held along the stretch of Oba Akran Road, Ikeja.

The colourful carnival, held as Lagos Street Party in 2016 but now rebranded and repackaged to serve a much wider purpose, will launch the state into a series of activities lined-up to celebrate the yuletide season.

Top Fuji act, Alhaji Sule Alao Malaika and Waka Queen,  Alhaja Salawa Abeni as well as top DJs are also in the rich line-up of artists that will entertain at the carnival.

In a press release signed on Friday by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde, the  event will feature activities like colourful carnival processions, outdoor games, kiddies' play zone, food stalls and a star-studded musical concert.

According to the Commissioner, the carnival will attract more than a thousand revellers in colourful costumes and displays in a controled procession. "They will flag off and sustain a spectacular parade of colours, dance and showmanship to create a carnival atmosphere that Lagosians always crave at the end of the year, " he said.

Although the carnival is being managed by an independent organisation - HEAT Nigeria Limited - in partnership with the Lagos State government, Ayorinde said government had put in place adequate security measures and seamless traffic management strategy to ensure safety of the people and to make sure motorists using the designated alternative routes do not experience discomfort as a result of the planned road closures on Oba Akran road and it's environs.

The event as usual is expected to display the inherent creativity, beauty and energy of Lagosians who are widely celebrated for knowing how to work hard and to derive maximum pleasure from entertainment and leisure activities.

The rich culture, food and lifestyle of Lagos will also be experienced by visitors and tourists that are already drawn to the attractions that the Lagosians Street Carnival holds, the Commissioner stated.

LSACA moves to curb stigmatization of HIV patients -AgegePulse Magazine

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Lagos AIDS Control Agency (LSACA), Dr. Oluseyi Temowo has called on Lagosians to stop stigmatization of HIV infected persons.

Speaking at a press briefing to mark Y2017 World AIDS Day,  Dr. Temowo said this year’s theme “Right to Health: Making it happen” was a call on all policymakers, individuals and everyone within the society to respect the rights of every citizen irrespective of their health status.

He emphasised the need for policy implementation to focus on making the issue of stigmatisation a thing of the past.

World AIDS Day is celebrated on December 1st to remember those that had died of the scourge, those living with it and to take stock of various interventions as well as chart ways of ending it.

He said that LSACA will mark the Y2017 World AIDS Day with a “Walk for HIV” campaign and HIV Tests in some markets in the State, in continuation of HIV tests earlier conducted among members of some organisations including NURTW with the objective of achieving the set target of eradicating the virus in Lagos State by 2030, using the 90–90–90 initiative.

The initiative is focused at ensuring that 90 percent of people living with HIV ascertain their status, 90 percent of those that test positive access anti-retroviral treatment and 90 percent of those on anti-retroviral treatment have suppressed viral load.

WHY I DUMPED APC FOR PDP - AgegePulse

WHY I DUMPED APC FOR PDP - Read full text of Atiku Ababakar's resignation letter

Agege Pulse Magazine

The much anticipated decamping of former Vice President of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar from the All Progressives Congress, APC, back to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP was made official today as the perennial presidential aspirant uploaded details of the rationale behind his action:



The statement reads in pairs: Statement of resignation of His Excellency Atiku Abubakar (Waziri Adamawa) Vice President of Nigeria, 1999-2007 from the All Progressives Congress

On the 19th of December, 2013, I received members of the All Progressives Congress at my house in Abuja. They had come to appeal to me to join their party after my party, the Peoples Democratic Party, had become factionalized as a result of the special convention of August 31, 2013.

The fractionalization of the Peoples Democratic Party on August 31, 2013 had left me in a situation where I was, with several other loyal party members, in limbo, not knowing which of the parallel executives of the party was the legitimate leadership.

It was under this cloud that members of the APC made the appeal to me to join their party, with the promise that the injustices and failure to abide by its own constitution which had dogged the then PDP, would not be replicated in the APC and with the assurance that the vision other founding fathers and I had for the PDP could be actualized through the All Progressives Congress.

It was on the basis of this invitation and the assurances made to me that I, being party-less at that time, due to the fractionalization of my party, accepted on February 2, 2014, the hand of fellowship given to me by the All Progressives Congress.

On that day, I said "it is the struggle for democracy and constitutionalism and service to my country and my people that are driving my choice and my decision" to accept the invitation to join the All Progressives Congress.

Like you, I said that because I believed that we had finally seen the beginnings of the rebirth of the new Nigeria of our dreams which would work for all of us, old and young.

However, events of the intervening years have shown that like any other human and like many other Nigerians, I was fallible.

While other parties have purged themselves of the arbitrariness and unconstitutionality that led to fractionalization, the All Progressives Congress has adopted those same practices and even gone beyond them to institute a regime of a draconian clampdown on all forms of democracy within the party and the government it produced.

Only last year, a governor produced by the party wrote a secret memorandum to the president which ended up being leaked. In that memo,  he admitted that the All Progressives Congress had "not only failed to manage expectations of a populace that expected overnight ‘change’ but has failed to deliver even mundane matters of governance".

Of the party itself, that same governor said "Mr. President, Sir Your relationship with the national leadership of the party, both the formal (NWC) and informal (Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso), and former Governors of ANPP, PDP (that joined us) and ACN, is perceived by most observers to be at best frosty. Many of them are aggrieved due to what they consider total absence of consultations with them on your part and those you have assigned such duties."

Since that memorandum was written up until today, nothing has been done to reverse the treatment meted out to those of us invited to join the All Progressives Congress on the strength of a promise that has proven to be false. If anything, those behaviours have actually worsened.

But more importantly, the party we put in place has failed and continues to fail our people, especially our young people. How can we have a federal cabinet without even one single youth.

A party that does not take the youth into account is a dying party. The future belongs to young people.

I admit that I and others who accepted the invitation to join the APC were eager to make positive changes for our country that we fell for a mirage. Can you blame us for wanting to put a speedy end to the sufferings of the masses of our people?

Be that as it may be, after due consultation with my God, my family, my supporters and the Nigerian people whom I meet in all walks of life, I, Atiku Abubakar, Waziri Adamawa, hereby tender my resignation from the All Progressives Congress while I take time to ponder my future.

May God bless you and may God bless Nigeria.

Atiku Abubakar
Waziri Adamawa

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Lagos restates commitment to reducing housing deficit - AgegePulse

Lagos State Commissioner for Housing, Prince Gbolahan Lawal has affirmed that the State Government is committed to reducing the housing deficit which stands at about 2.5 million following the on-going construction of housing estates across the State.

Lawal, accompanied by the Permanent Secretary and Directors in the Ministry, made this known during an inspection tour of some housing estates at Ibeshe and Igbogbo, both in Ikorodu Division.

According to him, many units would soon be ready for allocation to first-time homeowners under the Rent-To-Own or Rental Housing Policies of the State Government and admonished contractors handling the housing schemes, to expedite action on the projects.

He also enjoined the contractors and the supervising technical staff to work as a team so that the government would deliver on its promises to Lagos residents in the area of Housing, attributing the inability to meet the housing needs of Lagosians to the daily influx of people into Lagos.

Lawal, however, gave assurance that the State Government would leave no stone unturned in ensuring that Lagos residents have access to affordable housing units that are convenient, safe and within employment areas.

He enjoined residents to always pay their taxes regularly so that government can do more in the provision of housing and other essential infrastructure.

Infrastructure: J.S Babatunde Sets to Commission Six Boreholes in Orile-Agege - AgegePulse

Going by the information made available to Agege Pulse few hours ago, the people of Orile Agege will on Friday 24th November witness another round of infrastructural gains from the Hon. Johnson Sunday Babatunde led administration.

The Executive Chairman, alongside Commissioner for Environment, Dr. Samuel Babatunde Adejare will be commissioning six boreholes in six different locations that according to reports, have been grossly affected by dearth of water supplies.

The commissioning is part of Hon Babatunde's 100 days in office celebration.

In a phone conversation with Agege Pulse Editor, he said it's been 100 days with gains for the people of Orile Agege adding that they had waited haplessly for 24years to experience tailored projects like the new roads and boreholes.

While urging the people to expect more, Hon. Babatunde said the boreholes were constructed based on the immediate demands of the host communities, hence go beyond superfluous projects.

Stay tuned to Agege Pulse for live and detailed reports from the commissioning tomorrow.

Stop complaining, join political parties, Osinbajo tells youths

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You' ve power to change your destiny to better - Moghalu

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has urged youths in the country to join political parties ahead of the 2019 elections to enable them to be voted into political offices.

Osinbajo, who was represented by Sen. Babafemi Ojudu, Special Adviser to the President on Political Affairs, made the call at the Emerging Political Leaders Summit in Abuja.

He said that it was not enough for youths to always complain about bad leaders, but that they needed to break the status quo by taking the chance to be elected and create the transformation they needed for a change.

“Youths have a challenge in their hands for the future of our country; so, I advice you not to sit down and fold your hands and be lamenting over bad leadership or politicians.

“Get down to business, organise and do something to become elected political youths; after all, Enahoro became a leader in this country at the age of 23 and later moved a motion for the nation’s independence at the age of 27.

“The leaders there today will vacate the place tomorrow so if you the youths don’t start preparing today by getting mentored and learning the ropes.

“There is no way you will perform very well if the mantle of leadership falls on you tomorrow; so there is need for you to go in there and participate,’’ he said.

Osinbajo, however, advised youths not to expect that from the day they start participating in politics they would become the president of Nigeria.

He said that it was not realistic and could not happen, but that they needed to start gradually from the ward level and move up to local government level and to state “before the presidency’’.

Mr Kingsley Moghalu, former Deputy Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), said that youths had the power to change their destiny to a better future by participating in politics from the grassroots.

Moghalu said that what the country needed was a democratic revolution at the polling units, adding that for it to happen the citizens should recognize that they had the power to change and improve governance.

“If they don’t exercise that power, if they keep selling their votes for N2, 000 so that they will eat today, their children will have no jobs in the future.

“It is high time Nigerians stopped seeking immediate gratification; they always love what they can get now and that is killing us as a nation.

“If this continues, then the citizens are just as irresponsible as the leadership they condemn,’’ he said.

Moghalu said that the next line of action lay with the citizens, adding that “we have talked enough, the politicians don’t listen, they keep carrying on in their old ways.

“We have had enough but if that is true, then we must act like we have had enough and take up the challenge to change the status quo.’’

The convener of the summit, Mr Wale Ajani, said the event was organsied to brainstorm ahead of the 2019 elections towards problem-solving both economically and politically for country’s development.

Ajani said that the summit became imperative at this auspicious moment in the nation’s history because Nigeria had remained a country of enormous potentials for several decades but unable to perform better in human development and economic indices.

“Leadership failure is largely at the heart of the current woes bedevilling Nigeria, with little being done to build a new crop of leaders.

“The nation seems fixated; the citizens have come to have very low expectations of their leaders. The summit provides a platform for qualitative conversations and discourse about Nigeria.’’

He said that it was time for Nigeria to have a paradigm shift as an alternative to the current system where there already existed a disconnection between citizens’ expectations and service delivery by politicians.

Source: Panorama

Today's Headlines

*AgegePulse Magazine*  ...the mouthpiece of Agege/Orile Agege
Headlines Today*[Thu-23-Nov-2017]*

Infrastructure key to sustainable development - Hon. JS Babatunde

Hon. Ganiyu Egunjobi Embarks on roads construction... Calls for peaceful Campaign

Infrastructure: Taiwo Dada Street, others get government attention

Pen Cinema flyover  bridge construction: LASG removes Ogunji Statue in Pen Cinema Roundabout

Residents in Agege/Orile call for more physical projects from government

Grassroot football: RenewElephant Cup is World Class - Director, WGB

National Orientation Agency (NOA) holds Peace/Security Awareness Sensitisation Campaign in Agege


*Punch Newspaper*

EFCC/DSS clash: Sagay, Falana berate DSS for stopping Ekpeyong, Okes arrest

National security structure has collapsed Senate

EFCC makes a U-turn, releases Anyim, seizes his passport

Lagos judge withdraws from Justice Nganjiwas bribery trial

Tinubu visits Afenirere leader, says no automatic ticket for Buhari

27 die in Adamawa herdsmen, farmers clash

Killing: Police file charges against ex-PDP chair sons wife

Non-indigenes wont succeed me, says Amosun

Well take decision on Kashamu soon, says PDP

Maina: Malami files defence before Senate panel

I take responsibility for PDPs defeat in 2015 Jonathan

HIV: Lawmaker asks sex workers to send proposal to NAssembly

Edo seeks EU support for trafficked victims

Ozekhomes firm, lawyer clash in Patience Jonathans $15.5m case

FCT to pull down illegal buildings in Lugbe, Kubwa, others

EFCC declares witness in Suswams trial hostile

Nigeria to achieve self-sufficiency in rice in 2018

Boko Haram engaging in forced marriage, extortion CDD


*Vanguard Newspaper*
Adamawa attack: Gov Bindow summons traditional rulers as death toll rises to 60

Obiano receives certificate of return from INEC

I'm a prophet with value at home 'Okowa

Anambra: TMG calls for stiff action against vote buying

Industrialist hails Obiano, mourns Ekwueme

Use Avengers three-month ceasefire to develop N-Delta, FG urged

UNICEF tasks Nigeria on open defecation

IFAD empowers 4,000 Benue youths

The worst is over ' Buhari

Edo NUT kicks against Bill transferring payment of teachers' salaries to LGs

Nwosu resigns as Anambra PDP nears explosion

Delta farmers inaugurate exco

PNDPC didn't join PANDEF 'Ayemi-Botu

We've built structures to rehabilitate human trafficking victims 'Obaseki

Zimbabwe: This is not a coup- military

Why I joined APC now- Ojukwu

Investors Protection Fund: NSE seeks 8 year tenure for Board members

BOI tasks women entrepreneurs to employ more people


*The Nation Newspaper*
2019: Buhari will follow due process, says Tinubu

Northcentral governors, leaders urge Buhari to contest in 2019

Senate seeks new security design to end killings

Boko Haram: CDS in Northeast as governor visits victims

Buhari orders audit of recovered assets within one month

Budget won't be ready before March

No going back on arrest of Ekpeyong, Oke, says Magu

Can Nigeria ever achieve analogue switch-off

Jealous wife charged with stabbing ex-PDP chair's son to death

PDP chair: Disagreements may be resolved at convention, says Makarfi

Will Obaseki fulfill promises to revamp education

Sokoto spends N3b on scholarship

Private sector role vital in education says Lagos govt

Ex-UNILAG VC, man of peace

OAU alumni adopt hall

Peak trains teachers on nutrition

Fixing education's woes

NGO kits up school in Ondo


*Thisday Newspaper*
Citing Gaps in Management of Recovered Assets, Buhari Inaugurates Audit Panel

Tinubu: APC Has Not Endorsed Anyone for 2019 Presidential Ticket

Address Fiscal Challenges, Despite GDP Growth, World Bank Tells Nigeria

Apple Sells MekaMons Robots Built by Nigerian-British Engineer

Fidelity Bank Partners Africa's Young Entrepreneurs on Youth Empowerment Nume Ekeghe

NNPC Secures $3.7bn Alternative Financing in Three Years

AfDB Portfolio in Nigeria over $6bn, Says Adesina

Mubi Bombing: IG Places CPs, AIGS on Red Alert

PDP Denies Makarfi's Presidential Ambition

Police File Murder Charges against Wife for Alleged Murder of Ex-PDP Chair's Son

AfDB: DBNs Role in MSMEs Sector Extremely Important to Us

ABINBEV Restates Commitment to Nigeria with $250m Investment

Masari: Nigeria Has Several Big Men But Few Leaders

Events Have Proven Buharis Govt is Corrupt

So Many Things to Reform

Will the Donald Dukes of Nigeria Ever Get a Chance

Eagles Victory over Argentina May Be Counterproductive, Ighalo Warns

Who is Afraid of Family Planning

Before You Mistook Pen Cinema For Another Area?

This is to inform all road users most especially motorist that by the time they drive towards Pen Cinema, Agege tomorrow, the popular and ever busy Roundabout may appear like another Roundabout because of some physical restructuring that was done in the area today.

This evening, men of the Lagos State Public Works were sighted at Pen Cinema, dismantling the beautiful sculptural work which houses the statue of erstwhile King of Agege Kingdom, Oba Ogunji.

Below are pictures from the scene:

TIPS FOR SAFE DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC - AgegePulse

1. Slow down on a highway in heavy traffic. This is not the time to get to your destination in the shortest time. It won’t happen and you may end up in an accident.

2. Stay at least 8.0 km/h within the speed limit, even on a highway. In fact, slow down a bit to allow for those other impatient drivers.

3. Keep extra distance between you and the car in front. Allow for a sudden stop- be prepared to head off the road to the shoulder if necessary.

4. Uses D3 in an automatic transmission.It is normally used for stop and go driving. In a manual transmission, for stop-and-go traffic, you will use both first and second gears.

5. Be extra alert for sudden or unexpected moves by other drivers. Know where your car will end up if someone cuts you off, or forces ahead of you.

6. Find another time to drive if you can, to avoid bad traffic, or carpool to take advantage of any special lanes.

7. Practice patience, because you won’t get to your destination faster by pushing everyone else. You only become more dangerous.

8. Be defensive. Pretend every other driver is not as smart as you, and think how you will save yourself.

9. Limit your commute times in bad traffic if possible, and only do it once a week or so. You’ll have less stress.

10. Exit the freeway if it makes you too nervous. It’s better to stop at the lights and take more time, than sit in traffic and just get angry.

Lagos trains health workers to manage deadly viral infections

The Lagos State Government in collaboration with Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh (DRASA) Health Trust recently trained health workers in public secondary facilities on the management of deadly Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers (VHFs) with a view to increasing their capacity to identify and promptly manage patients during an outbreak of infectious diseases.

Speaking at the training, the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris, noted that Lagos, with rapid urbanization and a population of over 22 million people, stands at high risk of an outbreak of infectious diseases.

“These diseases are mostly deadly Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers which include, Ebola, Lassa fever, Yellow fever, and Dengue. These deadly viruses cause sporadic outbreaks all over the country and the goal of the training is to build capacity in identifying and containing them in a mega city like ours” he said.

Idris who was represented by the Director Disease Control in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Eniola Erinosho stated that Medical Directors of General Hospitals have been mandated to designate a ward as Isolation Unit to quarantine suspected cases, stressing that this was done to increase the level of preparedness in the management VHF.

“The Ministry of Health in collaboration with DRASA Health Trust through this training seeks to increase the State’s level of outbreak preparedness, build the capacity of health workers to identify, diagnose and manage cases without jeopardizing their safety and that of residents”, Idris stressed.

The Commissioner added that State Government as part of efforts to enhance emergency preparedness has put in place an Inter-Ministerial Committee on Emergency Preparedness and Response, Disease Surveillance, Notification and Response structures in all the 20 local government areas of the State, and the Infectious Disease Control Hospital - Mainland Hospital Yaba.

He also stated that other emergency facilities available in the State include Lagos State Ambulance Services (LASAMBUS), Lagos State Emergency Medical Services (LASEMS), State Environmental Health Monitoring Units (SEHMU), Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) and Lagos State Waste Management Authority.

Idris noted that enactment of Lagos State Public Health Law and the Lagos State Coronary Law supports emergency preparedness and response, adding that there is an Emergency Call Centre in the State which responds to emergency calls on dedicated lines: 767 and 211.

While commending DRASA Health Trust for collaborating with the Ministry of Health to train health workers on the management of emerging infectious diseases, the Commissioner assured the organization of the State government’s commitment and support in establishing a Simulation Training Centre on Emergency Preparedness and Response for Emerging Infectious Disease at the Lagos Mainland Hospital, Yaba.

Earlier, the Managing Director of DRASA Health Trust, Ms. Niniola Soleye explained that the training covers multiple topics including identification and triage of suspected VHF patients, application of standard precautions, and usage of personal protective equipment (PPE) before and after dealing with a suspected case.

“This is not a typical lecture or presentation type of training. We are using simulation and scenarios to make it hands-on and to ensure that the doctors and nurses we are training actually go through the process. So that when they are faced with a real live infectious patient as Dr. Adadevoh was with the first Ebola patient in 2014, they will know what to do. That is our goal” she said.

DRASA Health Trust was established in memory of Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh, the doctor who correctly diagnosed and contained the first case of Ebola in Nigeria. No fewer than 50 Health workers from various general hospitals and primary health care centres in the State were in attendance.

Today's Headlines

* AgegePulse Magazine* ...the mouthpiece of Agege/Orile Agege
Headlines Today *[Wed-22-Nov-2017]*

Ambode assures Lagosians of equity, justice for all

Secret Cults Are Evil, Don't Join, Hon. Ganiyu Egunjobi advises students in Agege

Patronize Govt healthcare facilities, Bolanle Ambode charges expectant mothers

Memories Recounted As Family Remember Ologba of Ogbaland

 We on a daily basis, feel the gap left by Ologba of Ogbaland, Regent (Adele) of Ogba, Prince Jelili Kehinde Ashade reveals

Agege is accommodating safe in terms of Sports, Security - Asisat Oshoala

Akilo Road Rehabilitation nears 90% completion, to be fully open soon

Hon. Majiyagbe plans big for 2017 Agege LGEA Week


*Punch Newspaper*

Zimbabwe army chief calls for public restraint after Mugabe quits

Mo Ibrahim welcomes Mugabes resignation

Britain offers help for Zimbabwe after Mugabe oppression

Women need more counseling before deciding to freeze their eggs Study

FCT demolishes 500 structures in Abuja, renders many homeless

BREAKING: Besiktas qualify for Champions League last 16

Let me be a Hitler tenfold and other Mugabes quotes

CBS News fires TV host Rose over sexual harassment allegations

Grace Mugabe in key dates

VIDEOS: Jubilation in Zimbabwe as Mugabe resigns

Court rules in Fani-Kayodes N4.9bn fraud case Dec 5

Grace Mugabe lacks proper grooming and true motherliness ZANU-PFs youth wing

PHOTOS: Zimbabweans celebrate as Robert Mugabe resigns

Robbers tunnel into bank opposite police station, steal $500,000

Zimbabwe: Mugabe and 11 African leaders driven from power

Nigerian Army owes its successes to prayers Buratai

Revoke Grace Mugabes PhD or step down, students tell vice-chancellor

Ara to build N600m drum academy


*Vanguard Newspaper*
Ikoyi, VI, Lekki to experience power outage -EKEDC

JAMB shifts date for commencement of sale of UTME application forms

Ekwueme: Oko community orders closure of businesses

Dialogue with Boko Haram: Iwuanyanwu urges FG

Ekiti anti-cultism law: Students, youths stage solidarity rally for Fayose

Maternal mortality: Ambode's wife begs mothers to use govt health facilities

GE $2.7Bn proposed rail concession; Senate c'ttee quizzes Minister of Transport

Navy promotes 78 senior officers

Senegal President, Macky Sall, seeks greater action against perpetrators of slavery in Libya

N-Power reopens portal for applicants to check

Will Mugabe leave Gucci Grace to face the music

Grace Mugabe, in key dates

Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe in key dates

Photos: Zimbabweans celebrate after Robert Mugabe's resignation

U.S. air strike kills more 100 militants in Somalia- military

Burna Boy was never declared wanted by police ' Management

For good money I will betray my lover ' Actress, Chinonso Sandra

Why government must increase agriculture budget ' Sound Sultan


*The Nation Newspaper*
Osinbajo condemns importation of artisans into Nigeria

Mubi mosque suicide attack cruel ' Buhari

FIFA Bans Three Disgraced Officials for Life

Online editor of Turkish daily sentenced to 3 years over tweet

Journalist, wife, three children die in auto crash

Newcastle receive near 300m takeover bid

Mugabe resigns as President of Zimbabwe

Youth empowerment, solution to economic recovery, says Don

Buhari turns down two bills

FG to give preference to indigenous firms in contract award

NDLEA arrests mother with 40kg of cannabis

Del Neri gets Udinese sack letter

China completes border disarmament inspections with 4 countries

EFCC operatives invade ex-DSS DG's house

Court dissolves marriage over wife's poor cooking habit

UN rebukes Burundi, Philippines president over threats

Police arrests man for allegedly murdering parents in Abia

Reps begin debate on 2018 budget estimates Nov. 28 ' Deputy Speaker


*Thisday Newspaper*
Mugabe Resigns after 37 Years in Power

NEMA Assists Traders Affected by Nguru Market Fire with Palliatives

Bauchi to Spend N16.8m on Maternal, Child Week

Mugabe Resigns after 37 Years in Power

NEMA Assists Traders Affected by Nguru Market Fire with Palliatives

Bauchi to Spend N16.8m on Maternal, Child Week

Universal Children's Day: Obaseki calls for action to make Nigerian children globally competitive

Criminals Have no Place in ABUAD, New Students Warned

300 Women Benefit from SOGON's Medical Outreach in Sokoto

Another 22 Killed in Suicide Attack on Adamawa

Universal Children's Day: Obaseki calls for action to make Nigerian children globally competitive

Anambra Election: Obaseki congratulates Obiano

Criminals Have no Place in ABUAD, New Students Warned

300 Women Benefit from SOGON's Medical Outreach in Sokoto

Another 22 Killed in Suicide Attack on Adamawa

Anambra Election: Obaseki congratulates Obiano

All Eyes on MPC as GDP Growth Doubles to 1.4% in Q3

Ekwueme, Political Engineer, Takes Final Bow

Ambode canvasses patronage of made in NIgeria products for MSME growth

AgegePulse Magazine

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has underscored the need to increase patronage of locally made products and also expand the capacity of Micro, Small Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the State, assuring that his administration will continue to pay greater attention to the sector.

 The Governor who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, Dr. Olajide Bashorun, made this known during the Lagos Small Business Summit held at Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos.

 He described the theme of the summit "Creating exponential institutions: how government and small businesses can keep up with the market" as very apt considering the need for effective partnership between government institutions and the organized stakeholders in Small and Medium Enterprises, SMEs.

 Governor Ambode explained that the summit throws a challenge to all players, both public and private, to look inwards and develop the internal and external capacities of other sectors for steady growth and global competitiveness.

 While making case for the informal sector, Ambode said "we must significantly reduce our taste for foreign-made goods because it is detrimental to the survival and growth of SMEs and their capacity to create wealth and generate employment for our teeming unemployed youths.

 He listed several incentives provided to operators of SMEs under the present administration, saying that tradesmen and artisans in different vocations recently completed a training programme organized by the State Government to further enhance their capacity.

 "During the celebration of the 2017 Day for artisans and tradesmen few weeks back, I directed the various Ministries, Departments and Agencies of the State Government to henceforth, accord greater recognition to members of the informal sector in terms of increasing patronage for the products of SMEs in line with the State's 'Buy Made in Nigeria Campaign' ‘’the Governor stated.

 He added that the State government had also resolved to engage the services of small and medium scale artisans in the execution of government contracts.

 According to him, the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment was established by the current administration to implement policies aimed at enhancing the capacity of SMEs to harness their contribution to economic growth and development.

 He also said that the Employment Trust Fund was set up to address the challenge of lack of access to funding, stressing that the responses from applicants of the initiative show that young people are willing to take advantage of opportunities when given.

 "As we speak, over N3.5billion Naira has been disbursed to over 6,000 beneficiaries who are at different stages of executing their businesses plan” he stated.

 He assured participants at the summit that government will continue to promote opportunities for MSMEs to thrive by focusing on the development of infrastructure and its processes to improve and enhance the competitiveness and productivity of MSMEs in the State.

 Also speaking at the event, the Chairman, Planning Committee of the 2017 SME 100 Nigeria, Lagos Small Business Summit, Mr. Tope Adekoya commended the Governor for prioritizing the development of small businesses and for his willingness to help these businesses thrive.

 He explained that the idea of bringing all relevant stakeholders together at the Summit is basically to foster discussions on how to build a more successful, industrious and entrepreneurial State.

Ambode assures Lagosians of equity, justice for all

 AgegePulse Magazine

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has assured residents of the State that his administration will not relent in delivering dividends of democracy to its citizenry by fast-tracking the process of justice delivery and ensuring equal protection of individuals’ rights.

 Governor Ambode made this known at the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Programme organized by Federal Justice Sector Reform Coordinating Committee (FJSRCC) in collaboration with Lagos State Government, European Union and British Council at Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja.

 Ambode, who was represented by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Adeniji Kazeem said reforms in the judicial sector across the globe rely on the creation and implementation of sound policies by the concerned government, noting that all will be done to that ensure justice works for all in Lagos.

 While making reference to the recently established DNA and Forensic Centre in the State, the Governor assured members of the legal profession and residents of the State that his administration will further put in place machinery that will aid investigation of criminal cases.

 “We are committed to a quick dispensation of justice for all because we believe that this will bring about the much-needed change across all other sectors for the benefit of all residents in the State”, he said.

 He said that the government will continue to explore other opportunities through partnership with organisations to promote judicial reforms, while also focusing more on improving the welfare of the judiciary.

 Also speaking, the Solicitor General/Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Justice, Mr. Dayo Apata commended Governor Ambode for leading the cause of judicial reform in Nigeria and urged other States to emulate Lagos State.

 He said the programme aimed at appraising justice and judicial reforms is also a platform to communicate the need for judicial reform in all States of the country for robust awareness and acceptance of the National Reform Policy.

 Apata tasked representatives of all States at the programme to lead the implementation of the policy in their States to help the President Muhammadu Buhari administration achieve fair justice delivery in the fight against corruption.

Patronize Govt healthcare facilities, Mrs. Ambode charges expectant mothers

AgegePulse Magazine

 Wife of the Governor of Lagos State, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, has renewed her call on expectant mothers to patronize primary health centres and skilled birth attendants in the State, to reduce the incidence of maternal and infant mortality.

She gave the advice today at a town hall meeting on the reduction of maternal and child mortality organized by Lagos State Ministry of Health at Epe Local Government.

Mrs. Ambode blamed prevailing maternal mortality rate on the failure of expectant mothers to access obstetric services provided by the government.

 “Almost every minute, somewhere in a corner of the world, a woman dies as a result of complications during pregnancy and childbirth. For every woman that dies, about 20 others survive but suffer from serious diseases, disability or physical damage, caused by complications. Majority of these maternal deaths are avoidable if expectant mothers access quality reproductive health care, including skilled attendance at birth,” she said.

“Non-use of essential obstetric services is a crucial factor that contributes to high maternal mortality. Some women refuse to access care when highly necessary either because of cultural practices or because decision-making is the responsibility of other family members”, she added.

Mrs. Ambode stressed that while the role of Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) is acknowledged, it is important they know their limitations and ensure prompt referrals to Primary Health Care Centres.

She appealed to women of child-bearing age and pregnant women to avail themselves of the free services during the Child Health Week, taking place throughout this week, by visiting the nearest Primary Health facility closest to them.

The Governor’s wife, who urged women to pay attention to their nutrition during pregnancy, enlisted the support of families, religious and community groups to win the battle against the menace of infant and maternal mortality.

Speaking earlier, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris, noted that it was important for TBAs to register with the State Government, adding that reports indicated that expectant mothers still patronize those TBAs that are not trained to handle unforeseen complications during pregnancy or childbirth.

The Commissioner said that the State Government had done so much in the area of primary health-care, as the Governor was very passionate about the health of the citizenry.

He enjoined everyone to come together at the end of the town hall meeting and resolve to do the right thing and save the lives of mothers during pregnancy and babies after childbirth, stressing that everyone has a role to play in this regard.

Delivering their goodwill messages, a member of the Federal House of Representatives, representing Epe Federal Constituency, Hon. Tasir Raji and Chairman, House Committee on Health in the State House of Assembly, Hon. Segun Olulade, both noted that there was a strong link between the health and survival of a mother and that of her new-born.

Raji said it was imperative for the State Government to explore the possibility of registering the TBAs with a view to integrating them into the healthcare delivery system, as this according to him, would help build capacity to ease the burden in the health sector.

Olulade stressed that concerted efforts must be made to ensure that no woman in Lagos State loses her life during pregnancy or childbirth.

In attendance were top government functionaries, traditional rulers, the health family, Traditional Birth Attendants, and other stakeholders.

Memories Recounted As Family Remember Ologba of Ogba

Today, 21 November, 2017 is one of the most unforgettable days in the Royal Family of Ashade in Ogba, Agege. It was the day that Ologba of Ogbaland, Oba Ibrahim Sanni Ashade joined his ancestors.

It is now three years since the entire Ogba community woke up to the news of the departure of the highly revered custodian of justice.

However, Agege Pulse reliably gathered that the Ashade family are planning to hold prayers to mark the 3rd year anniversary of the late monarch.

In a brief chat with the Regent (Adele) of Ogba, Prince Jelili Kehinde Ashade, he revealed that the family, on a daily basis, feel the gap left by their patriarch whom he said was generous, straight forward and a disciplined man.

The regent stressed that the monarch's legacy has been a source of inspiration for the entire community, hence the need to keep him in prayers.

He confirmed that there would be prayer session for the late Ologba of Ogbaland on Thursday 23rd November, 2017.

J.S Babatunde Flags Off Pediatrics Care Week

In a bid to address the issue of inadequate health care attention for children and pregnant women under his jurisdiction, the Executive Chairman of Orile Agege LCDA, Mr. Johnson Sunday Babatunde has began the second phase of the Maternal Newborn and Child Health Week.

The initiative which is regarded as first of its kind in the LCDA attracted infants, nursing mothers and pregnant women across the council.

As a clear sign that the well being and survival of the weak vessels is paramount to the Chairman, the initiative is already being twice within four months of his assumption into office.

J.S Babatunde, Vice- Chairman, Mrs Oluwatoyin Akanni-Pedro, Secretary to the LCDA, Mr James  Agboola, Supervisors, several health workers and other dignitaries across the area thronged Odunmbaku Public Health Centre in Orile - Agege LCDA yesterday to declare the one-week-long and all-encompassing pediatrics care exercise open.

It started with demonstration of Hand Washing by Environmental Health Officers to mothers before the Wife of the Executive Chairman, Mrs Mojisola Babatunde administered Vitamin-A on the children. Subsequently, mosquito nets and hygiene packs were given to the women.

Agege Pulse learnt that within the one week duration of this programme, pregnant women, nursing mothers and their babies will get attention in different areas ranging from  Malnutrition Screening, Deworming Exercise, Polio Immunization, IPT for malaria in Pregnancy and Family Planning.

Also,  it was gathered that the exercise will be carried out in all the four (4) Primary Health Centers in Orile - Agege, Lagos State.

Speaking at the flag off, Mr Babatunde urged mothers to give utmost attention to immunizing their children in order to prevent life threatening diseases adding that it's imperative for pregnant mothers to take adequate care of themselves and their unborn babies.

Christian pilgrims urged to be good ambassadors

The Lagos State Government has urged intending Christian pilgrims to Jerusalem and Rome to shun all vices capable of bringing disrepute to the image of the State and Nigeria while in the Holy Land.

The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Home Affairs, Mrs. Toyin Awoseyi gave the advice during the Y2017 Dedication Service for Intending Pilgrims to Jerusalem and Rome themed "Proclaiming Christ By Serving The Nation", held at the Chapel of Christ the Light, Alausa Ikeja, Lagos.

Awoseyi counselled the pilgrims to pray for the sustenance of peace and unity in the country, portray the image of Lagos State positively and resolve to be good ambassadors of the State and the country at large.

While praying for journey mercies for the pilgrims, Awoseyi advised them to embark on the pilgrimage with the intention of achieving spiritual rebirth by focusing on the spiritual aspect of the exercise.

The Permanent Secretary added that the only way the intending pilgrims could have powerful and life-changing testimonies after the pilgrimage is by making adequate preparations before embarking on the journey, stressing that holy pilgrimage started from the day the decision to embark on the journey was conceived.

The Acting Presiding Chaplain of the Chapel, Very Reverend Ayo Olu Oyadotun, in his sermon, stressed the need for the intending pilgrims to have truthful intention as they embark on the journey with the objective of experiencing a genuine encounter with God.

Reverend Oyadotun further advised the pilgrims to be mindful of their conduct while on the pilgrimage and desist from all acts that could make their journey to Jerusalem and Rome a wasted effort.

”You should have a genuine concern for God and make the decision to become better persons and citizens after the whole pilgrimage exercise,” he said.

The Board Secretary of the Lagos State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, Mrs. Yetunde Gbafe, counselled the intending pilgrims on the appropriate diet, the kind of clothing suitable for the journey and the expected general conduct before, during and after the Holy pilgrimage.

She highlighted other necessary details relating to feeding, sight visit in Jerusalem and Rome as well as the history and culture of the people.

TGPS Dr Ayandele Lauds Asisat Oshoala Football Clinic

As the Football Clinic organised by Asisat Oshoala Foundation continues to attract commendation across the state, the Tutor General/Permanent Secretary of Lagos Education District One, Agege, Dr. Yinka Ayandele has praised the initiative as an invaluable platform for female students with abundant football talent.

Dr Ayandele who is an advocate of talent discovery and tapping of creativity deposited in students alongside Western education, said the football clinic is an indication that the reigning Female African Footballer of the year, Asisat Oshoala is planning for the future of the round leather game in Nigeria.

She stressed that apart from discovering new markswomen like herself, the Super Falcons goal poacher is also giving hope and reassurance to an average girl child that if their talent is effectively nurtured, they could make a respectable living from football. Hence, deter them from social vices in the society.

"We are grateful to Super Falcons star, Asisat Oshoala who through her Football Clinic, is looking into the future and building an empire of young girls who will keep flying the flag when she bows out of active service for the nation.

"Indeed, the Asisat Oshoala Foundation Football Clinic final held inside Agege Stadium yesterday, has given impetus to our female students who see Asisat as a worthy role model to achieve their soccer ambition." Dr Ayandele said.

Also, the award winning educationist used the medium to felicitate with the First Lady of Lagos State, Her Excellency, Mrs Bolanle Ambode and the Chairman of Agege LGA, Mr Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi who were recognised for their unflinching supports towards grassroot sports development by the foundation.