Have You Paid Bail Money To The Police In 2018? It's Illegal — And Your Refund is Ready | Sahara Reporters

"From January 2018 till date, we have also been able to return N7.5million collected from members of the public and Police officers have also been sanctioned. Bail is free no matter the offence. If the Police insists on taking money, call the PCRRU; we’re available 24/7," Shogunle said.

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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has said Nigerians who paid to secure bail should contact the Public Complaints Rapid Response Unit (PCRRU) for a refund.

Assistant Commissioner of Police Abayomi Shogunle, who also heads the PCRRU, stated this during an interview on Armed Forces Radio 107.7 FM.

According to Shogunle, the Police has returned N7.5million bail money to Nigerians in 2018.

His words: “As we always say, bail is free. You’re not expected to pay any [policeman] when you’re taking somebody on bail. But you know, just as we have almost everywhere, we have some bad eggs in the Police that have been misusing their official capacity; we’ve had reports to PCRRU.

"In the course of the first two years of PCRRU — between November 2015 and November 2017 — we were able to recover N11.1million bribe money, which includes bail money that has been collected from members of the public based on reports to us and the money was returned to the various owners.

"10 Police officers that were involved in this were dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force. And as at this year January 2018 till date, we have also been able to return N7.5million collected from members of the public and Police officers have also been sanctioned. Bail is free no matter the offence. If the Police insists on taking money, call the PCRRU; we’re available 24/7."

He also noted that details of complainants remain confidential.

BAIL IS FREE. @PoliceNG_PCRRU has recovered & returned ₦7.5m bail money to some Nigerians this 2018. Have you paid bail money to police? Call 08057000001-2 or WhatsApp/SMS 08057000003 to get a refund. Nos. also for distress call 24/7.

TOSHIBA, BLUEOCEAN LAUNCH NEW VRF AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM INTO WEST AFRICAN MARKET

…BLUEOCEAN Now Sole Merchants of Toshiba Air Conditioning Products in Nigeria, West Africa

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Leading engineering company in Nigeria, Blueocean Technical Services Limited in conjunction with AHI Carrier (producers of Toshiba Heat and Ventilation Air Conditions) launches a new technology into the Nigeria Air Conditioning market – TOSHIBA Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF).

The Variable Refrigerant Flow systems (VRF), combine flexibility, energy efficiency and respect for the environment, with a wide choice of stylish units. This allows the air to be distributed evenly across the space, providing high efficiency and optimal comfort. With a special controller, the VRF regulates and operates the sequence of outdoor units and individual compressors for a simple and reliable experience for all users.

With the latest innovation from TOSHIBA, the days of hanging several outdoor units of Air Conditioning system across office or residential buildings are now over. The sophisticated VRF technology from Toshiba offers superior application flexibility and unrivalled capabilities. Unique from Toshiba every outdoor unit incorporates two new DC twin-rotary compressors and dual-inverter drives. The Inverter control operates with more and smaller steps (increase in control steps) and ensures a more precise and stable temperature desired by the occupant. The VRF technology allows just one central outdoor unit with supplies to all indoor units for pleasant cooling.

At the 4-days seminar organized by BLUEOCEAN and AHI for technical contractors and consultants in Abuja and Lagos, participants were put through the workability of the new Toshiba VRF Air Conditioning technology.

Iminder Singh, Regional Manager for Africa, AHI Carrier FZC the VRF Air Conditioning system boast of comprehensive range of trusted, energy efficient and industry leading solutions reduce operating costs and increase return on investment in an extensive range of applications including commercial and residential buildings, educational institutions, airports, healthcare, shopping malls, hotels, leisure facilities, oil and gas, and industrial applications.

“TOSHIBA’s association with Africa goes back several decades and throughout this relationship, we have remained committed to offering the latest technology and the most energy efficient solutions, unlike several others who enter African markets as a profit generation strategy towards the end of the product lifecycle.

“Our solutions are backed by unwavering design and engineering support that offer market leading operating efficiencies, reduce carbon footprints and compliment the sustainable development initiatives of the governments in the region. We are the proud guardians of 143 years of trust resulting from Toshiba’s philosophy of ‘Leading Innovation’ and remain pledged to empowering decision makers through developing and enhancing the local capabilities.’ Iminder Singh concluded.

Anupam Ghosal, Managing Director, Blueocean Technical Services Ltd., while speaking at the seminar said, “Blueocean believes in partnering with world renowned brands known for technological innovation and in line with that vision. We bring TOSHIBA to the doorstep of Nigerian and West African market to deliver energy saving cutting edge HVAC product and solutions to the region. We are committed to providing products, spares and technical support for Toshiba range of products to clients through our wide spread presence and network.”

Prasath .S, Senior Business Development Manager. “Our aim is to add sustainable value and ensure rapid ROI for our clients. We offer cutting-edge technology from Carrier Corporation and Toshiba, and are committed to empowering channel partners, consultants, contractors and decision makers by establishing clear and measurable standards of technology and performance. This will help clients in making the right decisions in favor of proven technology, higher efficiencies and lower operating costs.”

In addition, Babatunde Adisa, AGM, Blueocean Techical Service Limited assured that Blueocean is committed to bringing economical engineering solutions to the HVAC industry in Nigeria and West Africa at large. He asserted that Blueocean can boast of a very competitive price, services and stock availability with the partnership with TOSHIBA.

The Toshiba SMMS-e VRF that AHI Carrier offers in Africa is a leading example of market leading Japanese technology. The SMMS-e VRF finds its roots in 32 years of Toshiba’s dominance of VRF technology and comes standard with many global firsts - such as the new Wave Tool technology that facilitates remote monitoring, testing and commissioning through mobile devices through NFC technology. The tool works even under conditions of power failure or service shutdown.

SMMS-e machines use innovative DC Twin Rotary Inverter technology with infinity variable control. The units feature advanced variable heat exchanger technology which increases operational efficiency by enabling the system to smart select the most efficient heat exchanger size based on cooling load. Toshiba SMMS-e VRF units offer several other market leading features such as piping lengths of up to 1000 meters, maximum drops of up to 90m, precise refrigerant control, dependable back-up operation and advanced new blade design. 

The well attended 4-days Product & Technology Seminar by Blue Ocean Technical Services Limited in collaboration with AHI Carrier was held in Abuja and Lagos from 27th to 30th of November, 2018 for eminent consultants and contractors from Nigeria, Ghana and the Ivory Coast. 

Blue Ocean Technical Services Limited is the only Nigerian company in the field of Specialty Engineering Services to provide a full version solution across all segments in the field of design, supply, installation and maintenance of Residential and Commercial Air-conditioning, Extra Low Voltage Electronic Safety and Security, Solar Power Systems, Lifts and Escalators, Water Treatment, Sewage Treatment, Waste Management, Hospital Engineering Services etc. 

The company's headquarters is situated at 23, Ladipo Oluwole Street, Oba Akran, Ikeja, Lagos. 

IT’S TIME FOR WOMEN TO RISE ABOVE ‘WEAKER SEX’ TAG- AMBODE

...Says Women Key To Nigeria’s Transformation

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Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday urged women to rise above all forms of discriminations and ‘weaker sex’ tag and truly play their role as change agents, saying such was necessary to transform Nigeria starting from the family unit.

Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 2018 National Women’s Summit of Oyo State Officials’ Wives Association (OYSOWA) held at University of Ibadan Conference Centre, Governor Ambode said it was important for the Nigerian women to recognize the fact that the world was changing, and that they must use their influence to bring about positive change that would in turn cascade into every strata of the society. 



According to the Governor, “The world is changing everyday and women are now in the forefront of things. Women are now agents of change and are no longer referred to as the “weaker sex”.



“So, they must never see themselves as oppressed or discriminated against. Every woman can be an agent of change. The society is built on a small unit called the family where the woman has great influence.



“From the family unit, every woman can initiate or spark change which can cascade upwards to every level and every sector of the nation. With focus, determination and perseverance, you can transform yourselves, your families, your communities and our country, against all odds,” he said.



Governor Ambode, who described the theme of the summit – ‘Against All Odds’, as apt, said it was important for women to appreciate the fact that it is possible for one to attain any goal despite challenges.



“There will always be odds facing us; odds against our aspirations, our dreams, our objectives. But we cannot use these as excuses. The world we live in today does not take excuses. The world does not recognize efforts but results. So, against all odds, we must push forward, with a strong desire, and determination to succeed.



“I know our women face a lot of odds. Different, difficult challenges come your way every day. But my message to you today; and I am sure that is the message of this Summit, is that you can overcome all the challenges and triumph in all your endeavours,” Governor Ambode said.



He particularly urged participants at the summit to take practical steps to apply the lessons learnt from the very enlightening, engaging and inspiring sessions, saying the success of the conference largely depended on their individual abilities to translate the values gained positively, starting from their respective homes and families, to the larger society.



“At this critical period of our nationhood, your ability to adapt yourself to the current challenges will inevitably transform our society,” he added.



Besides, Governor Ambode commended the convener of the summit and wife of Oyo State Governor, Mrs. Florence Ajimobi, saying it was on record that many lives have been positively transformed in all communities in the State through the OYSOWA initiative.

In his remarks earlier, Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi commended Governor Ambode for bringing pivotal professional into governance, saying being a professional all his life, the Governor of Lagos had exemplified such in his dealings.

He also commended women in the State for standing by their husbands against all odds.

YULETIDE: YOU MUST OUTSMART CRIMINAL ELEMENTS, AMBODE TELLS SECURITY AGENCIES

…To Set Up Special Task Force To Tackle Street Begging

…Police Foil 233 Robbery Incidents, Recover 701 Ammunitions In One Year, Says CP



Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday urged security agencies to take practical steps to be ahead of criminal elements and as well build on the successes recorded so far in making the State the safest in Africa.

Speaking at the 12th Town Hall Meeting on Security organised by the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), Governor Ambode said though the security agencies deserved commendations for their efforts in securing the State, but that more strategies and policies have to be adopted to outsmart hoodlums especially during the yuletide season as well as the electioneering period now that the country is approaching the general elections in 2019.



He said in the last few years, a lot of investment had been made in securing the State which had paid off, but that more investments needed to be made to further enhance the security architecture of the State.



According to him, “Has our investment paid off, I would say yes it has. Have we really invested enough in terms of security, the answer is no and the truth is it can never be enough and so it is not a matter of we are getting there but it is an everyday thing.



“As long as we want to go out in the night, as long as we want to enjoy Christmas and have night out, these other good guys (men of the underworld) are thinking about us and so we have to be two steps ahead of them all the time in terms of strategy and reforms we need to make.



“So, obviously we need to think about how to outsmart them and believe me this is their season and so we need to smart up and be vigilant and that is the message because they are not going to relent and again, election is coming and they can be easy tools; so we need to outsmart them,” Governor Ambode said.



He said it was gratifying that the huge investment in security had positively reflected in the State, but that more investment would have to be made especially in the area of technology, just as he assured that his administration would continue to do that, while also expressing optimism in the ability of the Governorship candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) in the State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu to sustain the policy.



“Our return on investment has been very good to the point that Lagos is right now the safest city in Africa, and then the collaboration of the LSSTF with the private sector has been wonderful but again we need to increase investment in technology and also communication kits.



“I reiterate that we will continue to support security agencies and I also believe strongly this is one of the programmes that I met and I believe strongly that Mr Sanwo-Olu will continue in this same direction,” Governor Ambode said.



Responding to issues raised by participants at the meeting especially on the increase in number of beggars on the road with attendant security risk, the Governor said government was already perfecting plans to set up a Special Task Force consisting of plain cloth personnel to prevent security breach. 



“Lagos is a victim of its own success. Many people are coming to Lagos in droves and this is November/December meaning that more people are coming into Lagos but we are having the same capacity that was used to manage twelve million people and now using same to manage twenty-three million people and so, obviously do we stop being successful, the answer is no but we need to now stretch ourselves to be able to manage our success and also create more facilities to be able to do that.



“What we are trying to do is to set up a Task Force for this December/January and the campaign period to see how we can use plain cloth people to mix with police officers and the LASTMA (Lagos State Traffic Management Authority) officials without people realizing that they are there to mitigate some of these things,” he said.



He added that the government would also explore collaboration between the police and the judiciary to expeditiously deal with the menace posed by area boys and hoodlums, saying such was necessary in the larger interest of the State, while also directing the Neighbourhood Safety Corps to extend their activities deep into the communities across the State to deepen security.



While appreciating donors who have contributed to the security architecture of the State, the Governor said it was important for more emphasis to be placed on enforcement, adding that the people must also endeavor to give out information to security agencies promptly.



“I want to say a big thank you to all those who have made Lagos very peaceful. The most important part of this assignment is to make sure that Lagos continues to be safe. Making Lagos safe technically means we are growing the GDP of Lagos because once the city is safe, we can increase production, more people would pay their taxes and then we can use the money to improve on infrastructure; and then the city grows and people live a more comfortable life



“We must continue to lay emphasis on enforcement and we continue to make sure that the things that we are doing are correct. I can promise the people that with everything that we have, we would make sure that we have a very good end of the year and ensure that Lagos remains very peaceful.



“Security is a collective responsibility and we must all contribute for the safety and security of lives and property. Everybody must be vigilant and report strange things around us promptly. That is the only way we can continue to secure the State,” the Governor said, just as he advocated reform in the funding model for security to bring about sustainable framework.



In his presentation, the State’s Commissioner of Police, Mr Imohimi Edgal commended Governor Ambode for his massive investment and commitment to security of lives and property, saying the achievements recorded by the Command were largely due to the support of the State Government.



He said in tackling the security threats from the creeks, it was instructive to note that the Governor recently approved the procurement of six additional gunboats to effectively police the waterways, among other interventions by the State Government.



On crime statistics in the State from November 2017 to September 2018, the CP said 233 robbery incidents were foiled by the police in the last one year, while 701 arms and ammunitions were recovered, with nine kidnappers and 669 cultists arrested in various parts of the State.



He said 290 armed robbers were arrested with 15 dead during encounter with the police, while a total of 186 murder cases and 43 suicide/attempted suicide cases were recorded.



However, the CP said one police officer was lost during the period under review. 



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BREAKING: Buhari approves reduction in cost of JAMB, NECO forms

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President Muhammadu Buhari has approved a reduction in the cost of forms for final year secondary school and post-secondary school examinations.

This was made known by the president’s aide on new media, Bashir Ahmad.

According to Mr Ahmad, the cost of Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) forms has been reduced from N5,000 to N3,500 while the cost of National Examination Council (NECO) forms was reduced from N11,350 to N9,850.

The reduction takes effect from January 2019.

JAMB has been making hundreds of millions of naira profit since its new leadership headed by Ishaq Oloyede assumed office; leading many Nigerians to demand a reduction in the cost of forms.

More details later…

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BREAKING: Okorocha’s In-law, Uche Nwosu dumps APC for DPP

Information reaching Lagos reporters this morning reveals that Chief of Staff and In-law to Governor Rochas Okorocha, Uche Nwosu has dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC for the Democratic Peoples’ party, DPP.

Nwosu alongside Okorocha’s aides and members of the state house of assembly defected on Tuesday. This development is arising from the refusal of the APC to field Nwosu as the party’s Gubernatorial aspirant in the upcoming state governorship elections.

Okorocha, who spoke with journalists at the Government House, Owerri, however, promised to work for the victory of Nwosu as the next governor of the state in 2019 even as he remained in the APC as its candidate for Orlu Senatorial District.

He also accused the APC governorship candidate in the state, Senator Hope Uzodinma, of duping the deputy governor, Mr. Eze Madumere, former Secretary to the State Government, Mr. George Eche, and his predecessor, Mr. Jude Ejiogu, from the governorship ticket.

According to him, what happened in APC primaries in many states presents interesting scenario as the party he said is known for justice, equity and fairness has been dented by the National Chairman, Mr. Adams Oshiomhole.

He said, “What happened in Imo was a clear case of injustice, where Uche Nwosu won the primary and was robbed of the ticket. This injustice must be addressed. However, in spite of the fact that my aides are leaving the party, I am still a member of APC and will not leave the party.

“I tried to persuade them not to leave, but they have made up their minds. I have done what I can to make them remain in the party, they disobeyed me. I don’t have any moral justification to stop them.

“President Buhari is not behind the injustice done by the party in the state but Oshiomhole is solely responsible for all the injustice meted to my people in Imo State.

For me, I am still a member of APC. Buhari still remains my candidate and I will support him.”

Okorocha maintained that Imo people did not play politics of party but politics of individual, revealing that the people’s interest in APC was by his own making.

He contended that among the various governorship candidates in the state, his son-in-law, Nwosu, remained the best and vowed to support him to fulfill his governorship ambition.

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AMBODE PRESENTS CHEQUES TO 2,000 BENEFICIARIES OF EMPLOYMENT TRUST FUND

…I’m fulfilled Initiative Is Meeting Set Objectives, Says Gov

…As Fund Disburses N7bn To 10,000 SMEs, Creates 25,000 Jobs In Three Years

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Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday presented cheques to another batch of over 2,000 beneficiaries of the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) loan programme, saying it was gratifying that the initiative was meeting the objectives of creating jobs and contributing to the growth of the economy.

This is in addition to the over 10,000 beneficiaries who have received more than N7billion and have created over 25,000 new jobs in the last three years.



Speaking at the presentation ceremony held at LTV Blue Roof, Agidingbi, Ikeja, Governor Ambode expressed fulfillment that the initiative, which is a brain child of his administration, had positively impacted many Lagosians and help to scale up entrepreneurship with many businesses now thriving. 

“Today is a historic day. It is one of those days that we have this fulfillment that we tried our hands on something that was never done before and years after, we are able to see the result and I just want to say a big thank you to all of you that have accepted to be partners in this programme and to just congratulate ourselves that a day like this can come in Lagos State.



“I am particularly delighted to be here today to see for myself the manifestation of a small dream we had at the inception of this government and the little seed we have sown in the lives and businesses of Lagosians. The Employment Trust Fund was a promise we made to Lagosians in 2015 and today, I am happy to see the faces of the people whose lives and aspirations have been positively impacted by this programme,” Governor Ambode said.



While noting the positive difference the beneficiaries of the scheme were making in the State, the Governor said the wonderful stories about the initiative were the true outcomes of governance, saying the vision was to use it to grow Lagos economy by supporting entrepreneurship, which in turn, would help to create jobs for unemployed residents.



The Governor said in line with his promise of inclusive governance, the beneficiaries of the LSETF programmes range from the youth to senior citizens in active business across all 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 37 Local Community Development Areas (LCDAs) in this State, adding that the positive stories emanating from beneficiaries were pleasing to note.



“A very big validation of this programme we have embarked upon comes from the over 25,000 new direct jobs created directly by these businesses in our State. This does not include the multiplier effect of those businesses on the Lagos economy and the indirect jobs created.



“Apart from the jobs being created, I am especially pleased to see testimonials from some of our beneficiaries. I watched the video of Ibrahim Shuaib; a final year student of Dentistry at the Lagos State University Medical School. With a loan of N250,000, Ibrahim has not only grown his dry-cleaning business, employing over 20 people, but also started another business which his sister runs.



“I also read about Femi Oyedipe, whose chocolate production business, Loshes Chocolate, can now produce ten times more than before, employing more Lagosians as staff. Apart from employing more people, Loshes Chocolate makes it products from cocoa beans sourced from Ondo State, creating value for farmers outside Lagos. This is a very good example of the inter-state economic partnership Nigeria needs to grow its economy,” Governor Ambode said.



Aside the loan, the Governor said he was also proud of another programme of the LSETF known as the Lagos Employability Support Programme being executed in partnership with the United Nations Development Fund (UNDP), revealing that 3,363 unemployed youth have so far been trained out of the 10,000 target, with over 1,100 of them now either employed or running their own businesses.



On efforts of the LSETF to make Lagos the leading destination for Africa’s most exciting tech talent and start-ups, the Governor said it was pleasing to note that under the Lagos Innovates Programme, 75start-ups have been awarded workspace vouchers which provide their businesses with access to excellent infrastructure and a community where they can incubate and pursue their dream of becoming Africa’s emerging unicorns, without bearing the associated cost, adding that a loan had equally been awarded to one of the leading hubs, to expand and incubate more technology start-ups in the Lagos environs.



Giving a breakdown of the loans and women participation, the Governor said: “Our commitment to women is evident in the number of women who are beneficiaries of the programmes of this Fund. Before today we had a total of 3,652 female loan beneficiaries to the 4,280 male loan beneficiaries. Under our Lagos Employability Support Programme, women represent 49% of the total number of young people that LSETF has trained while in our Lagos Innovates programme which supports a tech ecosystem dominated by men, 21% of the beneficiaries are women.



“In spite of this, the Fund has assured me of their work to increase the level of female participation across all programmes, especially within Lagos Innovates,” he said.



While charging the beneficiaries to use the funds to grow their businesses and pay back as at when due, Governor Ambode also expressed optimism about the sustainability of the scheme, saying it was instructive that the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu had already expressed commitment to the initiative.



Besides, the Governor commended the Chairman, Executive Secretary, Board members and Staff of the LSETF for a job well done and translating the dream of his administration to reality and bringing the scheme to Lagosians.



In her welcome remarks, LSETF Board of Trustees Chairman, Mrs Ifueko Omoigui-Okauru said the presentation of cheques was another milestone in the journey of providing financial support to micro, small and medium enterprises for economic growth and job creation.



While appreciating various agencies and institutions who partnered with the LSETF to bring about the successes so far recorded, Omoigui-Okauru also urged others to take a cue from such by collaborating where and when necessary to further advance the objectives of the initiative.



Responding on behalf of the beneficiaries, Mr Adeoye Olumide of Jetco Global Farms whose company was granted N3.750million loan, said aside that he applied and got the loan without knowing anybody in government, the multiplier effect of the scheme was amazing as more people would be employed to his business.



“This is so unbelievable and it is so amazing. The domino effect on the entire value chain with this empowerment is very laudable and very commendable,” Olumide said.



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WE’LL DELIVER MAJOR ONGOING PROJECTS ON SCHEDULE, LAGOS ASSURES RESIDENTS

…Orders Contractors To Speed Up Work

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The Lagos State Government on Sunday ordered contractors handling major ongoing projects across the State to speed up work to bring relief and comfort to motorists and residents, assuring that no efforts would be spared to ensure the delivery of the projects on schedule.

Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Mr Adebowale Akinsanya who said this after embarking on extensive inspection tour of ongoing projects in the State, said the government was not oblivious of the difficulties being experienced by motorists, adding that concerted efforts were on to seriously bring it under control.

He said with the rains subsiding, Lagosians should expect increased pace of work by contractors handling various projects, just as he assured that the State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode was seriously committed to the delivery of the projects.

According to him, “I have just inspected the progress of work on Airport Road, Pen Cinema Flyover, Oshodi Transport Interchange, Onikan Stadium, Oshodi-Abule-Egba Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project and JK Randle Centre For Yoruba Culture and History.

“The inspection tour is at the instance of His Excellency the Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode who has equally given contractors handling various projects across the State matching orders to expedite work.

“You see, with the rains subsiding, the State Government is leaving no stone unturned to rev up the projects and bring the truly deserved comfort to the people as well as improve on the aesthetics of the State and that is why all hands are on deck to ensure completion of the projects on schedule,” Akinsanya said.

He said the projects were deliberately embarked upon to align the State with the league of cities with world class infrastructures thus making Lagos to be globally competitive, adding that the gains of the investment of the present administration in provision of critical infrastructure would soon be positively felt on a large scale in all sectors.

On the traffic situation, the Commissioner said while potholes were being fixed day and night, the traffic management team of the State Government had equally jerked up activities, adding that other initiatives were being put in place to address the situation with the urgency required.

“As I speak to you, the Public Works Corporation has intensified their rehabilitation of potholes across the State. We were initially held back by the rains, but with the dry season now, more roads have been covered in the last one month and we appeal to Lagosians to be patient, if you have not seen them in your area, they will get their soon,” he assured.

Nigeria 'Headquarters of Poverty in the World' says Sanusi

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The Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, has lamented that the richest man in Africa is from Nigeria and ironically, the country “is also the poverty capital of the world”.

According to him, Nigeria had no basis for spending $3billion to $4billion annually on fuel subsidy.

Speaking at the launch of “From Frying Pan to Fire”, written by the Chairman of ThisDay Editorial Board, Mr. Olusegun Adeniyi in Abuja on Thursday, Sanusi claimed Nigeria is now the headquarters of poverty in the world.

The monarch said: “If you come to Abuja Airport, it is filled with private jets. If you land in Abuja you will think Nigeria is a very rich country. We have beautiful roads and bridges; we have everything in Abuja.

“Go to the rural areas and see the large number of Nigerians there. It is a completely different world. It is a sad case and we need to deal with that. We must also remember that the discourse is not just a humanitarian discourse and it is not value-free.”

He also spoke of a mismanaged economy and misplaced priorities, stressing that subsidy funds should be spent on education, power and industry to create jobs.

In his view, Africans need jobs and they need a life to stop them from migrating to other continents.

Sanusi, however, said global inequality accounted for the migration crises being experienced in Europe, America and even Nigeria.

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A look at projects in Lagos State that may suffer after Ambode’s exit

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It is no longer news that Governor Akinwumi Ambode failed in securing his party’s ticket for the next gubernatorial election and by implication, the current administration in Lagos State comes to an end on May 29 2019 when a new administration will be sworn in.

As party campaigns for the next year’s elections gather momentum, there are growing concerns among the business community over the fate of some current government policies in areas of infrastructural projects, and job creation initiatives.

In this article, Nairametrics takes a look at some ongoing projects vis-a-vis policies under threat with the exit of the present administration in Lagos State next year.

When the Ambode-led government came on board, he stated that the project would be delivered to Lagos residents in 12 months. That deadline fell on July 2016; in fact, five months after he promised to deliver the project, he shifted the goalpost and said it would be completed in December 2016. But by November 2016, the governor made another volte-face, extending the date of completion to sometime before the end of 2019.

Ongoing Road Projects 

A visit to some major road project sites such as the Murtala Muhammed Airport road, Pen Cinema Bridge in Agege, and Iyana Ipaja road shows that the pace of work has slowed down significantly.

The Lagos State Government had promised to deliver the Oshodi-Airport Road in 15 months. It was to be expanded from four to 10 lanes and work commenced in September 2017. The Agege Pen Cinema Bridge has a December 2018 completion date.

Sadly, with the current pace of work on these projects, there are doubts over the ability of the present government to deliver before the expiration of this administration, while residents of these areas continue face untold hardships daily.

Light Up Lagos Power Project 

The Ambode-led government launched the “Light-Up Lagos Project” which was conceived to light up major highways and streets in the Lagos metropolis with the aim of boosting commercial activities, enhancing security, and improving the aesthetics of the state and living standards for residents.

The project which has three segments (Light up Lagos Advisory Committee, Community Electrification, and the Street Lighting Initiative) was greeted with high hopes among residents, but most highways in Lagos are still in total darkness.

Early this year, the Lagos State government signed a N2.52 billion partnership agreement with a UK firm to construct 10,000 LED street lights covering 300km across the state. Lagosians still await the execution of this project.

The Cleaner Lagos Initiative 

Waste management has been a major challenge in the state. The Ambode administration, through the Ministry of Environment, introduced the Cleaner Lagos Initiative and subsequently appointed Visionscape Sanitation Solution Limited, as its strategic partner for the deployment of waste management infrastructure in the state.

Subsequently, the State Executive Council passed a resolution to secure the financing structure adopted by Visionscape and its partners to raise up to N50 billion in bonds for the implementation of the CLI through the issuance of an Irrevocable Standing Payment Order (ISPO) as a charge on the State Internally Generated Revenue Account/ Environmental Trust Fund. The company thereafter raised an initial first tranche of its bond issuance, a N27 billion at 17.5% fixed rate with a five-year maturity due 2022.

Visionscape

Currently, there is an ominous future for Visionscape. Last week, the company vowed to suspend its operation following attacks by residents on its staff and equipment as a result of political outcomes in the state.

Lagos State Employment Trust Fund

One of the high points of the Ambode administration is the establishment of the Code Lagos Initiative and the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund. The fund was established to provide financial support to residents of the state, for job, wealth creation, and to tackle unemployment. The fund is expected to create 300,000 direct and 600,000 indirect jobs within a period of three years by supporting at least 100,000 MSMEs in the state. It is, however, not certain if a new administration will continue with these laudable initiatives.

Way forward

Ideally, Government should be a continuum, where an incoming administration continues with the projects and policies of the preceding administration, but this is not the case in the Nigerian political landscape as several projects are starved of funds immediately a new government comes into power. The Ambode administration also scrapped several policies and projects of the Fashola administration.

Sadly, the list of abandoned projects and policy somersaults in the state are endless, all of which are not good signals to investors. Recall that the Lagos State Government terminated a PPP arrangement it entered with Lekki Concession Company, LCC, which could have seen it fund the construction of the Lekki-Epe Expressway and recoup its investment through tolling on the road over a period of 30 years. The government had to buy back the concession agreement by way of buying back the company.

Whichever way the pendulum swings at the next governorship election in the state, the new administration should act maturely by improving the existing infrastructure in the state. The race of making Lagos a “smart city” can only be achieved if there is consistent improvement of infrastructure in the state.

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I Never Said Stealing Is Not Corruption - Goodluck Jonathan

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“Corruption does not fully capture the act of stealing. A person can indeed be corrupt without stealing a dime. Those who are incapable of comprehending this elevated thought and the mischievous crowd go about claiming till date that I said stealing is not corruption.”

“Let me categorically state that I never said stealing is good and that people should steal, neither did the CJN. Stealing is stealing and instead of calling it corruption, let us call the thief by his proper name and not use a blanket word like corruption. Corruption encompasses many things.

“If a government minister upon a cabinet dissolution takes a vehicle that he is not entitled to and converts it to personal use, then that is stealing. We must not lump everything together to say stealing is corruption"

Excerpts from page 45 of his book

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Ne🔀t Level: We Will Teach Nursery School Pupils Software Development – Osinbajo

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Osinbajo said, “The focus on primary and secondary education is on employability skills, especially technology. So our focus is on teaching young people from the primary, even pre-primary, school to use all the new techniques, especially code writing skills and software writing skills.

“The new technologies that are developing everything we are seeing today clearly show that anyone in the coming generation will be left behind, if they are not equipped with the knowledge of cutting edge of technology or with a sound knowledge of technology, at least.

We believe that our educational system must incorporate that, which is why, with the new curriculum, a lot of attention is focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics.”

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SANWO-OLU ‘LL NOT ABANDON ONGOING PROJECTS IN LAGOS-AMBODE

…Says N15bn Spent On Upgrading Infrastructure In Schools In Three Years

…Inaugurates Ultra-Modern Lecture Theatre Donated To LASU



Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday assured that the Governorship candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) in the State for the 2019 general elections, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu will not abandon ongoing projects but rather complete and build on the enduring legacies already put in place by his administration.



Governor Ambode, who said this while inaugurating an ultra modern lecture theatre donated to the Lagos State University (LASU) by businessman and philanthropist, Mr Remi Makanjuola, said while efforts were on to complete all the major projects initiated by his administration, Sanwo-Olu would nonetheless complete those ones he is unable to deliver before the expiration of his tenure next year. 



“I am so excited about the fact that Mr Sanwo-Olu has actually come out here and he has issued a promissory note and what that mean is that we are going to have a government of continuity.



“For whatever structures that we have in LASU right now, and I’m going to also convince our chief negotiator, Dr Wale Babalakin, we are already doing Senate building here, we are doing Students Arcade and we are also doing the Library, I hope I will be able to complete and finish them but if I am unable to complete them, I speak on behalf of Mr Sanwo-Olu that he will finish and also do the Staff School.



“We are not campaigning yet but truly that is the spirit of the kind of governance that we bring to Lagos; that is the spirit that we really want to see and then we should be able to show leadership in all spheres of life that we find ourselves,” Governor Ambode said.

Speaking on his administration’s intervention in the educational sector, he said in the last three and half years, at least N15billion has been invested in revamping infrastructure in schools across the State to ensure students can learn in a conducive environment, while 3,400 primary and secondary teachers were employed to improve the teacher to student ratio as well as quality of learning in schools.



The Governor said beyond the upgrade of infrastructure, the State Government developed innovative solutions to bridge gaps in education system, and to position Lagos State for a technology-driven future including the ReadySetWork and CodeLagos initiatives, noting that while 34,000 students have graduated from the former, the latter is geared towards teaching one million Lagos residents to code.

“At the grassroots level, faced with the realization that about 3 million Lagos residents could not read or write in any language, we commissioned Eko Nke Koo (Lagos Is Learning), an initiative aimed at raising the literacy rate in Lagos State from its current 87% to 95%.



“Through Eko Nke Koo, the Lagos State Agency for Mass Education increased the number of adult literacy centres across the State from 532 centres in 2016, to 782 as at January 2018.



“We have also recorded improvement in enrolment and retention rates of learners in the programme. In 2017, 98% of enrolled learners graduated from the programme,” Governor Ambode said.

He said in LASU, his administration had also carried out notable projects targeted at ensuring the institution remains academically competitive, financially viable, and most importantly, conducive for learning.



The Governor noted that last year, the State carried out major infrastructure development and road works to give the school a facelift befitting of its status as one of the top State Universities in the country, while it had also benefited from a significant increase in subvention to assist in ensuring smooth running of the school.



He disclosed that he had approved for the development of a 6,000 bed hostel which according to him, will increase accessibility and improve security for students in the institution, as the demand for higher education continues to grow.



“Reflecting on these investments, I must acknowledge it has been the privilege of this administration to build on the works of visionaries who came before us; and to be given the opportunity to raise the mark higher as we look ahead to a bright future for our State and Country,” Governor Ambode said.



The Governor also seized the occasion to commend the Makanjuola for donating the ultra-modern lecture hall to the institution, saying that the gesture would forever be remembered by generations. 



“It has also been a true privilege and honour to work alongside collaborators - whether large scale organizations or well-meaning individuals in society - who recognize their role in State and Nation building, and have worked tirelessly to support the efforts of government.



“Today’s occasion is symbolic of this citizen-partnership. Indeed, Mr. Makanjuola has sown a seed that would outlive him by bequeathing this Ultra-Modern lecture Theatre to the University. Sir, this is a gesture that will be remembered for generations and for that we are eternally grateful. And in the same vein, on behalf of the Government and people of Lagos State, and the entire Lagos State University community, I say a very happy birthday to you, Sir. In another 48 hours, our philanthropist will be 70 years old. Congratulations, Sir,” he said.

Woman Killed In Ondo With Private Part And Organs Removed

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A 70-year-old woman identified as Madam Medinatu Ala was killed mysteriously in her room in the early hours of Wednesday in Ikare-Akoko in Akoko North-East local government area of Ondo State.

The petty trader living downstairs of a storey-building with her 3-year-old granddaughter at B/97 Okegbe Quarters, Ikare-Akoko was killed by unknown persons. Her head, two breasts, private part and intestines were reportedly removed and taken away by her killers.

The killers who reportedly shaved off the dreadlocks on the head of the granddaughter during the incident also hit another 75-year-old woman, Awawu Kareem (a neighbour in the house) with pestle.

Speaking with Mercy-Babs news on the incident, the 50-year-old son of Awawu, Abdul-kareem Abdul said: “I have gone to the farm this morning when they called me that my mother was dead.

I was told that she had been taken to the State Specialist Hospital, Ikare-Akoko. When I got there, we discovered she was still breathing but in a complex health situation.

“I live in the same house with her—a storey-building. She was downstairs while I live upstairs. I never knew they were attacked before I left home.

“My mother is in coma. She sustained serious wounds on the head and mouth. She was suspected to have been hit repeatedly with pestle by her attackers. She has been referred to the Federal Medical Centre, Owo for treatment”, Abdul-Kareem said.

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RUSSIA PRESIDENT, Vladimir Putin Says: Africa Is A Cemetery For Africans

"When an African becomes rich, his bank accounts are in Switzerland. He travels to France for Medical treatment.

He invests in Germany. He buys from Dubai. He consumes Chinese. He prays in Rome or Mecca. His children study in Europe. He travels to Canada, USA, Europe for tourism.

If he die,  he will be buried in his native country of Africa.

Africa is just a cemetery for Africans. How could a cemetery be developed?"

~Putin Asks

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Lagos Guber 2019: NURTW Boss Agbede, Others Endorse Sanwo-Olu

...Donates 10 Campaign Buses

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The Chairman of Lagos State chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Alhaji Tajudeen Agbede has endorsed Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, for the forthcoming 2019 gubernatorial elections in Lagos State.

The NURTW boss made the declaration during an engagement at the campaign office of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate located at Oduduwa Crescent in Ikeja GRA, Lagos Mainland.

In addition, Alhaji Agbede presented the campaign team of Sanwo-Olu ten mini space busses amidst loud cheers from members of the road transport union. The buses were handed to the campaign team led by the Director General and the Deputy, Mr. Tayo Ayinde and Cardinal James Odumbaku.

While addressing some leaders of the party in attendance, Alhaji Agbede stated that his group was ready to deliver victory for the APC in Lagos State.

“We are ready to work for the victory of the party, and this is our tradition, and we have given our words,” he said.

In his remarks, the Deputy Director General of the Independent Campaign Group, Cardinal James Odumbaku commended the good gesture of NURTW. He said the group has shown loyalty to the APC in Lagos State.

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Man Lands In Hot Trouble For Kissing The Daughter Of A Monarch In Lagos

 AgegePulse Magazine

A 28-year old, Fidelis Michael, was said to have committed a sacrilege after he indicated interest to marry the daughter of a top class monarch and kissed her in public to the detest of the royal tradition in Ejigbo area of Lagos.
It was gathered that Michael was caught and charged before a court for assault and remanded in prison custody by pecking the princess in the public.

The alleged assault took place inside Ejigbo Market where the Oba’s daughter, Princess Dolapo, went to buy undisclosed items and met Michael.

P.M Express correspondent was unable to establish if Michael and the princess were love birds but it was certain that they have met probably in the market before the incident happened.

It was gathered that when the Oba heard about what happened, he directed his aides to apprehend the culprit and hand him over to the police at Ejigbo Division for prosecution.
Thus, Michael was arraigned before the Ejigbo Magistrates court for the alleged offence. According to police, the defendant reportedly pecked Princess Dolapo’s mouth without her consent inside Ejigbo Market.

He pleaded not guilty.
The prosecutor, Inspector G. Simon, did not oppose his bail but asked the court to give a date for hearing for the police to prove that Michael pecked Princess Dolapo’s mouth without her consent.

Thus, the Presiding Magistrate, Mr. L.K.J. Layeni, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N50,000 with one surety in like sum. He was remanded in prison custody pending when he will perfect the bail condition.
The matter was adjourned till 3rd December, 2018.

It was scooped that it was not that the monarch was against the princess having suitors but engaging the princess and pecking her in the market place was not decent enough as the daughter of the royal majesty.

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How a man-from-other world is leading a Lagos Council

  

Just recently Dennis Hof, Republican flag bearer in election into Nevada’s State Assembly in United States, died three weeks before the election but the deceased went on to contest and emerge winner, polling 68.3% of the vote to defeat his Democrat rival Lesia Romanov, who polled 31.7%.

A strange than fiction incident, Nevada State law encourages electorate to cast votes for any political party candidate who dies in the run up to an election. If the deceased emerged as winner like Hof’s case, the party is bound by law to come up with another person to serve the tenure of the office.

In Yoruba folklore, masqueraders are referred to as ará orún, meaning people from other world. They are called so despite the fact that did not resurrect from the dead.

It is incongruous to have a man from other world presiding over the affairs of the living. Interestingly that is the reality in Agege Local Government Area of Lagos State, where a masquerader going by his alias, a derivative from the first two syllables of his surname, Egunjobi, is at the helm of affairs as the Council chairman.

Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi, true to his alias, has been a spectacle. He was once sighted aboard a Lagos commercial bus as one of the passengers. The moment was captured on camera by an enthusiast.

At another time, Egun was also seen working as a labourer at the site of a mosque he is funding the construction in his area among other caught-in-the-act pictures of him.

The strange spectacles, which were posted online and went viral, have been greeted with mixed reactions with some commentators alleging that he is a demagogue in love with publicity stunts.

However, he has won rapturous praise in several quarters putatively for having his feet on the ground.

‘‘Am not doing it to curry favour with voters. Come to think of it, if I deceived my fellow human being, is it possible for me to deceive God?  I agree that in Nigeria this is not the stuff of high office but I just like being my natural self even if it beneath my office. I think is rewarding to be down to earth,’’ Egun said in response to suggestion that his actions are not genuine but gimmicks and stunts to endear him to the electorate, adding ‘‘I consider the claim, ludicrous and laughable.’’    

The Council boss is however, fazed by attention his private life is getting, saying ‘‘I think what should hug the headlines are my programmes and projects in office in the last sixteen months of my administration.

‘‘My government has made giant strides in making Agege a better place, and improved the lot of our people. We made impressive strides in improving our road infrastructure by constructing roads with street lights and reinforced concrete drainage with cover slabs across 30 roads.

‘‘We equally made great strides to empower and build the capacities of our people by training over 2000 members of Agege community on various skill acquisitions, and provision of poverty alleviation /empowerment funds to over 1000 people in the sum of One hundred thousand naira (N100,000) per person.

‘‘No part has been left out, including the custodians of our tradition, and faith based organisations. Recently, my administration donated immensely towards the ‘AJE DAY festival’, an annual programme of Agege market men and women, gave them new bus with Christian Association of Nigeria, League of Imams, and the Baales also getting one each.  We sunk seven boreholes in all the wards and gave them same number of generators to power it.   

         

“Health wise, we have covered lot of grounds. The same thing with education, where we constructed block of six classrooms with modern toilet facilities in Salvation Army Primary School, Dopemu, Agege, renovated block of six classrooms, reconstructed collapsed fence, both at Oduduwa Primary School, distributed School Uniforms, bags and exercise books with other writing materials to all the twenty-six (26) public primary Schools in Agege Local Government.

“We distributed Desks and Benches to primary school pupils of Dopemu Primary School, State Primary School and Oduduwa Primary School.

“And also established additional three units of Vocational Training: Shoe and Bag Making, Graphic Art Design, Furniture and Carpentry.

“Equally, we sponsored farmers in Agege forthe 2017 World Food Day, and supported African Footballer of the year, Azizat Osoala School Soccer Clinic among others.

‘‘In fact, the pages of the local government’s history will be replete with my programmes and projects.”

AGONY: POPULAR OAP TOSYN BUCKNOR IS DEAD

she was the popular voice on the radio, Inspiration FM, nicknamed 'Area Mama'.

Husband says he found her dead in the family house last night.

She had a classy white wedding with her expatriate lover in France in 2015.

Cause of death still unknown...

Technology: Education District 1 Students Fly Nigeria's Flag @ World Robotic Olympiad, Thailand 2018

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After a maverick performance at the National robotic event, students of Education District 1, Lagos State, presently flying the flag of Nigeria in Thailand, venue of the 2018 World Robotic Olympiad.

The students are presently in Thailand slugging it out with their counterparts from other countries.

Information at our disposal has it that, as part of measures to ensure victory for the Nigerian contingent at the Olympiad, the Tutor General and Permanent Secretary of Education District 1, Dr Mrs Yinka Ayandele alongside some other officials has joined the students in Thailand.

A message on Dr Ayandele's social media handle on facebook today, highlights her and the students posing for pictures while encouraging them to give the best shot to make Nigerians proud.

The statement reads: "What a special way to celebrate the International Students Day 2018 with students from Lagos Education District 1 who are presently in Thailand representing Nigeria at the World Robotic Olympiad.

These kids have huge talents. We will give them all necessary supports to ensure they make Nigeria proud at the world stage and to motivate others to discover what makes them unique." Dr Ayandele concluded.

LAGOS REMAINS GATEWAY TO PROSPERITY FOR NIGERIANS - AMBODE

…Says Govt Committed To Total Welfare Of Residents

…Posterity ’ll Forever Be Kind To You, FGBMF Tells Lagos Gov

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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Saturday evening said the State has over the years emerged as a viable gateway for honest and genuine business men and women to invest and make good return on their investments.



Governor Ambode, who spoke at the closing session of the 2018 National Convention of the Full Gospel Business Men Fellowship (FGBMF), Nigeria, held at the Police College, Ikeja, said the State has many opportunities and an enabling environment for visitors to tap from.



"Our State has been a gateway to prosperity for many and many more still come here in pursuit of their dreams.



"We continue to pray that as more people come to our State in search of genuine, honest business, our God will crown their efforts with success and they will reap bountiful harvests from their labour," he said.



The Governor said he was particularly thrilled by the theme of convention; “An Open Door”, saying that it totally conforms with the mantra that Lagos is open for greater business for good, responsible and ethical honest and genuine business people.



"The theme of this convention further strengthens this thinking. It seems to me that we have been building a Lagos which will be an Open Door to success, An Open Door to prosperity and An Open Door for all who believe and fear God to experience His Love, Mercy and Favour.



"Before a door can open, proper foundation must have been laid. Our State remains a good example of where doors can open for members of this great fellowship," Governor Ambode said.



He attributed the successes the State has recorded over the years to fact that the Government recognizes the role of God in its progress and growth.



He said the State has grown in leaps and bounds, just as he expressed confidence that the fortunes of the State would continue to soar with the grace of God.



"The successes recorded in our State are a result of God’s divine mercy and provision for our State.



"As we gather here today, I urge you all to join us in praying for Lagos State and collectively, our Nation and all its citizens; all our business men and professionals, all our youth and women; that we may continue to enjoy the favour and protection of God always," Governor Ambode said.



The Governor also assured that his administration remains committed to furthering an all-inclusive progress and prosperity in the State, adding that "more than ever before, our prime focus and concern has been and shall continue to be to serve diligently, our teeming masses, in every way possible."



Commending the FGBMF for a successful convention, the Governor said it was worthy to note that Lagos State has continued to enjoy religious harmony and peaceful coexistence amongst its people due to the supportive role of religious leaders.



Earlier in his welcome address, National President of the Fellowship, Mr. Ifeanyi Odedo said posterity would forever be kind to Governor Ambode for putting in place numerous projects to empower the people, especially to tackle poverty.




According to Odedo, “The policy thrust of the State Government might not be seen physically, especially the one that has to do with poverty alleviation, such that we have to do with economic growth that has been sustainable through this massive infrastructural development and renewal that is the thrust of Lagos State under this administration.



“Our Governor (Ambode) has left a legacy on the sands of history. As far as this State is concerned, he has lifted the bar of governance. His achievements have brought a lot of excitement in some quarters and provocation in other quarters. I want to believe that posterity will not forget in a hurry the good jobs that our Governor has done,” he said.



Speaking further, Odedo said: “But whether they like it or not, what the Lord has deposited in him (Ambode) has made him a visionary, charismatic and indefatigable leader endeared in the hearts of the people of Lagos and admired by those outside Lagos.



“For the past three and half years, it has been giant strides to move Lagos forward. Three and half years is too short but it's good enough because it took Jesus three and half years to bring about transformation that we are still experiencing today. Because we know that all things work together for good, there is a greater responsibility that God is preparing for our Governor ahead,” Odedo said.

2019: INEC confirms Tambuwal as Sokoto PDP governorship candidate

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 The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has confirmed the nomination of Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for Sokoto State in the 2019 general elections.



 This followed the substitution of Manir Muhammad Dan’iya whose name was previously submitted as the governorship candidate of the party in the state.

Sokoto state Governor, Tambuwal National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education, INEC, Mr Festus Okoye who disclosed this in an interview with a national daily also said that by the substitution, Manir Mohammad Dan’Iya is now the deputy governorship candidate of the PDP for Sokoto State.

 Okoye noted that as at the close of nominations for the Governorship and State Assembly Elections, the leadership of the PDP forwarded the name of Dan’Iya as the governorship candidate but that the party had just taken advantage of the substitution window to field Tambuwal, the incumbent governor of the State.

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