Breaking: Former NFF Secretary General, Taiwo Ogunjobi is Dead

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Former Secretary General of the Nigeria Football Federation, High Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi has passed on.

Ogunjobi, former Shooting Stars captain and Osun state FA Chairman’s demise is currently circulating in the media with circumstances surrounding his death still sketchy as of the time of this publication.

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LAGOS WILL BE DELIVERED TO BUHARI, APC CANDIDATES, AMBODE VOWS

...Says President Has Set Nigeria On Path Of Growth

...As Lagos Gov, 8 State Govs, Others Grace APC Presidential Mega Rally

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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Saturday assured President Muhammadu Buhari that residents in Lagos would troop out enmasse on February 16 and deliver the State to him and other National Assembly candidates of the All Progressive Congress (APC).



Governor Ambode, who spoke at the APC Presidential Mega Rally, held at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere, Lagos, said the President in the last three and half years fully supported the infrastructural growth in the State and would do more if given another mandate of four years.



According to him, the February 16 election was not about tribe or religion, but strictly about job creation, infrastructural development and economic growth, saying that President Buhari has shown total commitment to making life comfortable for residents.



"In and outside of the stadium, you can see the crowd that has turned out here and we are very grateful that Lagos has been signed, sealed and delivered to APC already. The message is very clear.



"We appreciate Mr. President for his support to our State in the last three and half years. The achievements that we have recorded in Lagos were possible because of his support. This election is not about tribe or religion, it's about infrastructure, jobs and the economy and the right path to go is to go to the APC.



"if you see what we are going in Lagos already, you will see that the Airport road is not for the Yorubas or the Igbos or the Hausas, its about making life comfortable for Nigerians and that is why Mr. President has continually supported all our projects by even refunding some of the funds we used for capital projects so that we can complete more projects," Governor Ambode said.



He said it was important for Nigerians to entrust President Buhari with another four years in office to continue in the trajectory of growth, warning that the return of the opposition party would do nothing but alter the progress made by the Federal Government so far.



"If you remember, the first two years of this administration we were in recession caused by the PDP, but in the last two years, we have stabilized, we have created the groundwork for growth and that is where APC is different from the PDP. They will tell you that they want to make Nigeria work again, but ask them who destroyed Nigeria in the first place?



"Therefore, this election is about moving the economy forward and for this to be possible, we need to continue on the foundation that we have already made in the last four years. APC remains one party, we remain one nation and one family," the Governor said.



Buhari, who made his entrance into the venue of the rally at about 2:45pm to a tumultuous welcome by the teeming crowd and party faithful, assured that Lagos as commercial capital of Nigeria would continue to receive greater attention in terms of infrastructural renewal and all round economic growth.



Speaking earlier at a session with members of the Organised Private Sector held at Lagos House, Marina, President Buhari said it was gratifying to note that the economic policies of his administration were already making the desired impact as evidenced by steady growth in the economy in the last three years.



He said the APC government had kept the promise to boost the economy through blocking leakages in government finances, increasing capital expenditure and inflows, and implementing the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP), among others.



“I firmly believe that our economic policies are beginning to make the desired impact. Economic growth has resumed and is continuing to improve. Growth was higher in 2017 than in 2016, data even from external sources shows that it was also higher in 2018 than in 2017. I am confident that as we stay the course, it will be better still at the end of 2019.



“Inflation is coming down steadily, there is stability in the exchange rate and foreign exchange is readily available for genuine business. Foreign reserves are adequate and growing; capital inflows have increased and the trade balance is positive.



“We are paying off debts that were not even publicly acknowledged before now, including those owed to States, the electricity sector, oil marketers, exporters, backlog of salaries of workers and pensioners, amongst others,’’ he said.

Among the organizations which made presentations to the President at the session were Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), and Nigerian Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASME).



Aside Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, Governors of Oyo (Abiola Ajimobi), Kebbi (Atiku Bagudu), Kano (Abdullahi Ganduje), Osun (Gboyega Oyetola), Ekiti (Kayode Fayemi) and Ministers, the session was also attended by many captains of industry including Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Femi Otedola, Oba Otudeko, Jim Ovia, Bismarck Rewane, Chief (Mrs) Nike Akande, among others.



The rally was well attended by the who's who in the APC including the Governors of Ogun, Osun, Oyo, Ekiti, Ondo, Edo, Kano, Kebbi, National Leader of the APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu; Mr. Babatunde Fashola, other serving and past Ministers, party chieftains, among many others.

Buhari Arrives Lagos For APC Presidential Campaign

President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Lagos for his presidential campaign ahead of next Saturday’s election.

Buhari and his entourage landed at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos at around 10.15 am.



The President arrived aboard a Nigerian Air Force Boeing aircraft with registration number 5N-FGT to a rousing welcome by All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftains and supporters

He was received at the Presidential lounge by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, ministers and other senior government officials.

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*NEWS HEADLINES FOR SATURDAY 9TH FEBRUARY 2019.*



*PUNCH*




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El-Rufais asset declaration: Court orders arrest of CCB chair

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NECO records 62.5% credits in English, Maths

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Alleged NBC fraud: Opposition parties demand Lai Mohammeds prosecution

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2019 UTME registration deadline not likely to be extended Official


*VANGUARD*


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Otoge lands in Delta
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U.S. envoy tasks Nigerian politicians on peaceful, free, credible elections

We stand by Gov. el-Rufai on Body bag comment, says APC

Poll: PDM resurrects, endorses Atiku for president


*THE NATION*


ONNOGHEN: More trouble for SAN

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EFCC accuses 10 banks of money laundering

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*THISDAY*


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Buhari Cares Less about Federal Character

The CBN Under Godwin Emefiele

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*THE SUN*


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Waku: his life, politics and death

Fulani youths assure Buhari of 11m votes

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*DAILY TRUST*


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*TRIBUNE*


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*LEADERSHIP*


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Elections: INEC bows, extends PVC collection deadline

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Fulani youths promise Buhari 11m votes

Timi Frank reveals plan to arrest Atiku's men

Rape: CSO uncovers plot to scuttle alleged culprit's trial

2019: Ezza rejects Senator Ogba

Jubilation in Ebonyi as Umahi resettles displaced communities


*BUSINESSDAY*


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PDM adopts Atiku as consensus candidate

Federal Govt. to establish National Library in Delta, Anambra, Ekiti, and three other states

FG to begin 90 days free passenger service on Lagos- Abeokuta rail corridor

Court orders arrest of CCB Chairman

Election: PDP condemns shutdown of Abuja Rally Venue

Death threats: PDP asks ICC to arrest, prosecute El-Rufai

Buhari sends 30 names of RMAFC nominees for confirmation

MTN set to pocket $600m from Jumia IPO

Construction sector drives businesses expansion plans by 42.9 index points

Nigeria launches special economic zones in Lagos, Aba and Funtua

Nigeria targets $30bn annual export earnings by 2025 on made in Nigeria goods

Buhari signs agreement on export of made in Nigeria goods.

Stock investors gain over N330bn on increased bargains






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NO ROAD CLOSURE FOR PRESIDENTIAL RALLY – LAGOS GOVT

…Allays Fears Of Residents On Perceived Lockdown Of Metropolis 

… Assures Of Adequate Traffic Management, Security


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Following the apprehension that has greeted the scheduled visit of President Muhammadu Buhari for the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential rally on Saturday, the Lagos State Government on Friday allayed fears of residents assuring that there would be no road closures as earlier announced.



Briefing journalists at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre in Alausa, the State’s Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Ladi Lawanson said the earlier statement announcing diversion and road closure had been reviewed, adding that residents were free to go about their businesses.   

Lawanson, who is also a member of the transport sub-committee for the Presidential visit and the APC rally, said Lagosians should jettison an earlier announcement by the committee to the effect that there would be road closures.



He said: “Lagosians have been very apprehensive that there will be traffic gridlock and we got a lot of feedbacks that we intend to grind Lagos to a halt. People are apprehensive; they think we are going to shut down Lagos; they think movement would be restricted and they are bracing themselves for what they anticipate would be the hardship that would be visited on them by the president’s visit and our own activities.



“The purpose of this press conference is to clarify that and to state emphatically that there will be from zero to minimal adverse effect of the President’s visit tomorrow. I repeat, there will be between zero to the barest minimum amount of disruptions to the normal movement that Lagosians undertake on a Saturday like tomorrow.



“So, there will not be any road closures in Lagos tomorrow and Lagosians are free to go about their normal businesses tomorrow, Saturday,” Lawanson said.



He said adequate arrangement had been firmed up to ensure free flow of traffic, but that residents should expect tight security around the routes which the President is expected to pass through in the course of his visit and the venue of the rally. 



“We would just like to communicate that because we are expecting a high caliber personality no less a person than the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the normal security precautions that attend a visit of this nature should be expected.



“The President would visit Lagos tomorrow with the full retinue of security aides that protect him and his entourage but there will not be any road closures and there will be zero to minimal disruptions of normal activities,” the Commissioner said.



Lawanson, who addressed the briefing alongside the General Manager of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Mr Wale Musa and the Lagos State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr Hyginus Omeje, said there would be huge presence of officials of the police, LASTMA, FRSC and other agencies to ensure free flow of traffic around the Surulere axis.



“Around the venue of the rally which is the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere and the adjourning streets are traffic management agencies such as LASTMA, FRSC, Police and other agencies that would support them tomorrow.



“They will handle the traffic management around the venue tomorrow and so people can expect to see a huge presence of our traffic management officers fully on ground to ensure that there is free flow of traffic. We consider it important to clarify this so that we can communicate to Lagosians and give them the assurance that Lagos and especially Surulere would not be on lockdown,” the Commissioner said.



Also speaking, Musa said LASTMA would be deploying tow trucks to promptly evacuate any broken down vehicle and adequate personnel to tackle any gridlock that may arise from the President’s visit and the activities around the Surulere.

Why We Suspended Nationwide Strike- ASUU

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Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Thursday suspended its nationwide strike after three months.

ASUU National President, Professor Biodun Ogunyemi, announced this at a press conference in Abuja, the nation’s capital.

The union suspended the industrial action following its latest meeting with representatives of the Federal Government led by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Nigige.

READ ALSO: ASUU Suspends Nationwide Strike After Three Months

Read the full statement issued by the ASUU President below;

ACADEMIC STAFF UNION OF UNIVERSITIES (ASUU), NATIONAL SECRETARIAT. TEXT OF A PRESS CONFERENCE BY THE ACADEMIC STAFF UNION OF UNIVERSITIES (ASUU), THURSDAY, 7TH FEBRUARY, 2019, AT NIGERIA LABOUR CONGRESS HEADQUARTERS, PASCAL BAFYAU HOUSE, ABUJA

Protocol

Friends and compatriots of the Press, On Sunday, 4th November, 2018, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) resumed its strike action which was conditionally suspended on 14th September, 2017.

The action of 2017 was suspended following the signing of a Memorandum of Action (MoA) in which the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) promised to address the contentious issues within a timeline that was to end in October 2017.

While announcing the suspension of the nationwide action, however, our Union made it categorically clear that “ASUU will not hesitate to review its position should government renege on the signed Memorandum of Action”.

Predictably, Government implemented the MoA in the breach, thereby forcing ASUU to resume the suspended strike action.

Comrades and compatriots, as we have always argued, the last thing ASUU members love doing is to cause disruption in smooth intellectual engagements with colleagues, friends and students right on our university campuses.

This has nothing to do with the dubious advertorial of “non-disruption of academic calendar” by proprietors and administrators of some cash-and-carry universities and other self-styled enemies of ASUU.

Rather, it is about deep-seated pains members of the Union undergo to prevent strike actions and the equally painful consequences strike situations bring to all who are genuinely averse to the mercantile disposition to university education.

Why Strike Action? The question has been asked time and time again: Why does ASUU like embarking on strike action that causes disruption and dislocation in the universities?

However, ASUU is strongly convinced that if academics fail to fight the cause of university education, the fate that befell public primary and secondary schools would soon become the lot of the public university system in Nigeria.

ASUU’s advocacy on the need to stem the continued slide into rot and decay in public universities since the 1980s has fallen on deaf ears. Our experience, as a trade union, shows that successive governments in Nigeria always entered into negotiated agreements only to placate those pleading the cause – be it education, health, transportation, employment or any other issue of meaningful living.

This proclivity of the Nigerian ruling class, irrespective of which wing of the insensitive stock they belong, must be continually be tracked, engaged and resisted by all people of goodwill.

ASUU ‘s action strike, which started on 4th November, 2018, was situated in the context of accumulated records of indifference and lackadaisical attitude of Government to negotiated agreements with the Union.

At our media interaction in University of Lagos on 23rd  December, 2018, we highlighted the outstanding issues in the crisis to include the following:

– Funding for the revitalization of Public Universities based on the FGN-ASUU MoU of 2012, 2013 and the MoA  of 2017

– Reconstitution of the current Government Team to allow for a leader and Chairman of the FG-ASUU Renegotiating team who has the interest of the nation and the people at heart.

– Release of the forensic audit report on Earned Academic allowances (EAA), offsetting the outstanding balance of the EAA and mainstreaming of same into the 2018 budget.

– Payment of all arrears of shortfall in all universities that have met the verification requirements of the Presidential Initiative on Continuous Audit (PICA)

– Provision of a platform by the federal government for ASUU to engage Governors on the proliferation of universities, underfunding of university education and undue interference in the affairs of the universities

– Release of PFA operational license to NUPEMCO

– Payment of EAA to loyal ASUU members at the University of Ilorin A new Memorandum of Action and Our Resolution To date, ASUU has had a total of ten (10) interactive meetings with representatives of FGN which have culminated into a Memorandum of Action of

2019.

Highlights of the MoA include the following:

In addition to the N20 billion for 2018, the sum of N25 billion only would be released in April/May 2019, after which government would resume full implementation of the MoU of 2013.

Part-payment of the outstanding arrears of the earned academic allowances; defraying the balance up to 2018 in 4 tranches within 36 months; and mainstreaming further payments of EAA into the annual budgets beginning from 2019 budget.

PICA verification and the release of the arrears of salary shortfall at the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, not later than 15th February 2019.

Strengthening the Consultative Committee on State-owned Universities (CCSOU), inaugurated on Monday, 28th January, 2019 to look into the issues of proliferation, underfunding and governance to consistently deliver on its mandate
Payment of the outstanding EAA arrears of all eligible staff in the University of Ilorin, especially the loyal ASUU members whose appointments were illegally terminated by today, 7th February, 2019.

Acknowledgement and appreciation of Government for facilitating the release of the final letter of approval for the granting of operational license to NUPEMCO.

Visitation to all Federal Universities would commence tentatively by 11th March, 2019.

Provision of documented guidelines on procedures and roles of parties in the process of renegotiating FGN-ASUU Agreement of 2009 which would commence not later than 18th February 2019 and end by Friday 29th March 2019.

Based on the initial proposals from Government, the Union made extensive consultations through its various organs. The final level of consultation was the meeting of the National Executive Council (NEC) which took place 6th-7th February 2019.

Group raises alarm over plot to malign Kwara APC Guber Candidate

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A political group, Ilorin Emirate for Buhari, IEB, has alerted the public to alleged plot by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to impugn the reputation of governorship candidate of the All Progressive Congress, APC , in Kwara State, Alhaji Abdulrahman Abdulrazak by spreading false rumour about him.


In a statement the group’s Director of Publicity, Mr. Rotimi Sulyman released, it said it intercepted a plot to accuse Alhaji Abdulrazak of parading doctored West African Examination Council certificate with the view of bringing his name into disrepute.

The alleged planned smear campaign of the APC gubernatorial candidate, according to the group is allegedly being orchestrated by the leadership of PDP in the state. “We have uncovered plot by sinister looking leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, who are gripped by fear of their imminent defeat at the polls to spread wicked lies about the academic qualification of the governorship candidate of the All Progressive Congress, APC, in our dear state, Alh. Abdulrahman Abdulrazak.

“The tissue of lies about our candidate is at the execution stage. Already they have photoshopped a West African Examination Certificate and about to go public with the document, claiming it is what Alhaji Abdulrazak submitted at the Independent Electoral Commission, INEC, as his only academic qualification.

 “The outlandish plot aimed at discrediting Alhaji Abdulrazak, a man who has distinguished himself in the business world where integrity in non-negotiable is a new low the PDP have hit under the cloak of playing politics. “The PDP in Kwara are pressing the panic button just because of the world class reception Alhaji Abdulrazak’s candidacy has been receiving across the state. It is imperative for the plotters to know that their evil machination will not get traction with the voters who are hell bent in seeing an end to the Saraki’s hegemony and long misrule, which foisted poverty on the generality of the people of the state .

 “No leader or ordinary member of PDP has this man’s gravitas and his growing popularity bode disaster for their political careers,” Sulyman wrote.

The group said the APC gubernatorial candidate’s life is like an open book adding that if anything it is the Senate President Bukola Saraki’s academic qualification that should be dogged by scandal. It said: “He who must come into equity, must come with clean hands.

Senate President Bukola Saraki claims to have graduated from Cheltenham College, and London Hospital Medical College, yet it is only his WAEC certificate that he submitted to INEC as his qualification.

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See CP Edgal Imohimi Achievements In Lagos

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Lagosians will not forget outgone Commissioner of Police Edgal Imohimi anytime soon, thanks to his many proactive measures to address and curtail vices while serving in Lagos.

Before his deployment to Lagos two years ago, the state was faced with many criminal attacks from unscrupulous elements in the state but for the timely intervention of the CP, the state could go to bed with two eyes closed.

Edgal proved that he understands the security details of the nooks and crannies Lagos having served in different capacities in the Force before being installed as Commissioner of Police in 2017.

Some of Edgal's achievements as Commissioner of Police include:

*Ending Badoo menace in Lagos.

*Degrading kidnapping, armed robbery, land grabbing, cultism and all sorts of violent crimes in Lagos.

*Helping to scale up the fight against domestic violence and child abuse.

*Deepening Police-Community relationship through security partnership.

*Rekindling the faith and trust of the citizenry in the police.

*Activating a strong complaints mechanism through which the public can report erring officers.

*Being a pragmatic police honcho with hands-on approach to policing and security matters in the State.

*Helping to reduce crime rate to tolerable level in the State.

*Contributing significantly to the  ease of doing business in the State.

*Working hard and being a part of the success story of Lagos as the safest city in the whole of Africa right now.


Lagosians wish Mr. Edgal Imohimi all the best in his future endeavours.

Court Sentences Lagos NURTW Chairman to Dealth By Hanging

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Justice Olabisi Akinlade of the Lagos State High Court, on Wednesday, sentenced the Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Boundary/Ayetoro unit in Lagos, Saheed Arogundade, to death by hanging for killing a police officer.

Justice Akinlade convicted Arogundade after finding him guilty of conspiracy and murder of the officer, Gbenga Oladipupo.

Saheed was charged alongside five others on two counts of conspiracy and murder.

The other defendants were Mustapha Layeni, Adebayo Abdullahi, Seyi Pabiekun, Sikiru Rufai and Yusuf Arogundade.

PUNCH Metro learnt that the deceased was killed on April 10, 2010, around 8am at the Gbara junction in the Ayetoro area of Justice Olabisi Akinlade of the Lagos State High Court, on Wednesday, sentenced the Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Boundary/Ayetoro unit in Lagos, Saheed Arogundade, to death by hanging for killing a police officer.

Justice Akinlade convicted Arogundade after finding him guilty of conspiracy and murder of the officer, Gbenga Oladipupo.

Saheed was charged alongside five others on two counts of conspiracy and murder.

The other defendants were Mustapha Layeni, Adebayo Abdullahi, Seyi Pabiekun, Sikiru Rufai and Yusuf Arogundade.

PUNCH Metro learnt that the deceased was killed on April 10, 2010, around 8am at the Gbara junction in the Ayetoro area of Ajegunle, Lagos.

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LASG To Restrict Movement On Agege Motor Road, Jibowu area, Yaba, others For Buhari

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The Lagos State Government has restricted movement on 18 major  roads across the state for President Muhammadu Buhari’s campaign on Saturday at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere.

A former Minister of State for Defence and Chairman, Transport Committee on President Muhammadu Buhari’s Campaign visit to Lagos State, Demola Seriki, told journalists at a press conference in Ikeja on Wednesday that the restriction was necessary as Buhari would lead other All Progressives Congress members to seek Lagosians’ votes in the general elections.

He said movement would be diverted on the roads so that motorists and commuters would not be left stranded.

He listed the affected areas as the Stadia (Teslim Balogun and National stadia) in and out; Funsho Williams Avenue, Surulere, Lawanson/Itire /Tejuosho Road, Apapa/ Costain Road, Abebe village, Eric Moore Road, Eko Bridge/Apongbon, Marina Road, Ikorodu Road, Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Old Toll Gate/Third Mainland Bridge/Obalende, Airport Road, Oshodi-Oworonshoki Expressway, Agege Motor Road, Jibowu area, Yaba/Muritala Mohammed Way Iddo/Otto, Herbert Macaulay Way and Adekunle and Ijora Olopa.

He said the committee issued the traffic advisory to ease movement, but advised   motorists to stay away from Surulere, venue of the rally, insisting that many routes would be closed.

Seriki said, “For instance, Alaka (by Lanre Shittu Motors) on the service lane, inwards Stadium will be closed to traffic while vehicles will be diverted to the Stadium Bridge on the main carriage way. Shitta, inwards Stadium and Stadium inwards Shitta will be closed to traffic and vehicles diverted to Adeniran Ogunsanya Street or Akerele extension. Traffic from Barracks to Stadium on Funsho Williams Avenue will be diverted to Stadium Bridge on the main carriage way to Alaka.”

He called for the cooperation of Lagosians, urging residents to come to the venue to receive Buhari “to our dear state.”

Seriki said over 100,000 APC members were expected at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, adding that Lagos was ready to deliver over two million votes for the President.

The Federal Road Safety Corps Sector Commander for the state, Hyginus Omeje, said truck drivers would be restricted from entering the metropolis from Friday, February 8, in preparation for the presidential rally on Saturday.

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*NEWS HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 6TH FEBRUARY 2019.*



*PUNCH*



PDP candidate in bondage of his thought Sanwo-Olu

Businesses groan as Lagos roads suffer despite high IGR

AI, automation to boost hotel revenues by 10% Report

Nigeria will collapse under Buhari if re-elected Peter Obi

Should you pay off your debt early

FG seeks fresh investments in savings bonds

Crude oil production by NPDC increases by 57,000bpd

NNPC, police to intensify fight against pipeline vandalism

CBN finances 568 agric projects with N577bn

Unilever boss seals 150m purchase of Graze

Temple of justice profaned

AFEX seeks deeper commodities market

Consolidated Hallmark lists 1.1 billion shares on NSE

Sirius Petroleum issues new shares

Lafarge Africa rewards distributors, pledges support

Halogen Security unveils identity management company

Farmers, processors seek import restriction on potato puree

NNPC posts 116% growth in trading surplus

FG, Osun partner to develop gold mining

Investors pledge to inject $90bn into Nigerias economy NIPC

Delta CEO makes US business innovators list

Why more entrepreneurs need to invest in food production

Polaris Bank promotes healthy living


*VANGUARD*


Southern Christians charge INEC, security agents to remain neutral

FG to boost gold mining in Osun, others

EFCC directs banks to deny Rivers State cash 'Wike

Bad governance, parenting fuel Boko Haram insurgency ' Yobe varsity VC

Polls: Youth groups kick against political thuggery, election violence in Katsina

Polls: Masari, Lado, others sign peace accord

AKWA IBOM: When Udom flexed people's power

Delta REC vows to prosecute violators, others

Only those who don't wish Nigeria well still support APC 'Obi

End these deaths, sufferings by Ex-NNSL workers, MWUN tells PTAD

How over 600 Imo monarchs subscribed to Buhari's 'Next Level

Why Oshiomhole, Amaechi are not happy with me 'Okorocha

Why Oshiomhole, Amaechi are not happy with me 'Okorocha

Olivia Agbajoh, ADC candidates light up Delta South

Olivia Agbajoh, ADC candidates light up Delta South

We are seeking a second term, some tried looking for more ' Buhari

I deserve to be reelected'Buhari

Why l pulled out of presidential race ' Ezekwesili

CPS enrollees hit 8.41m
Uzodinma to Okorocha: I will rescue Imo from you

South East PDP governors reconsider Buhari option

Steer clear from partisan politics, Atiku warns security agencies

Buhari's wife canvasses peaceful elections in Rivers


*THE NATION*


Lagos on the march again

Killer levy

Tinubu: PTDF cash stolen under Obasanjo, Atiku

Boko Haram kills three in Adamawa attacks

Okorocha warns Igbo on 2023

Fed Govt to workers: NNPC, refineries not for sale

CODER cautions politicians on election

Political jobbers endorsed Atiku, says Fasanmi

Soyinka: den of killers regrouping to direct our nations fortunes

Atiku to military: dont dabble into elections

Acting auditor-general arraigned

Dasukis billions not illicit, says Obanikoro

Ganduje orders shutdown of Sani Abacha stadium

Sokoto Commissioner dumps PDP for APC

Court names Ogara Enugu APCs governorship candidate

Explain how you got to the US, APC challenges Atiku

NNPC, police renew synergy on anti-pipeline vandalism

MBGN Tourism wears new crown

African celeb are prone to STDs, HIV, says Haillie Sumney

I was told my movie would flop, says Wole Arole

Tony Elumelu, Wizkid hang out in a photo

ABCON seeks higher transaction margin for BDCs



*THISDAY*


Taking Advantage of Mutual Funds

Okeke: Efficiency Key to Banks Profitability

Chidoka: Stock Market Decline Offers Entry Opportunity

PPPs: Public Sector Skills Gap Worries FG

With Egina, Total Targets 23% of Nigerias Daily Oil Production

Sovereign Trust Insurance Pays N4.2bn Claims

How Lack of Succession Plan Affects Businesses

Report: Nigerias Economic Confidence at 12-month Low

10 Banks Facilitate N139trn Investment on FMDQ OTC Securities Exchange

Emefiele, CBN and Nigerias Economic Outlook

PTAD Perfects Plans For Verification of NNSL, Savannah Sugar Workers

Auto Policy Review as Recipe for Policy Instability

Gulder Introduces Own Their Journey

IPI Solutions Unveils New Management

For Saraki, Its a Make or Mar Fight in Kwara

BUHARI DESERVES FOUR PLUS FOUR

Politics and Public Reasoning

Adamu Relishes Opening Goals Account for Kano Pillars

Tearful Neymar Wishes for New Metatarsal at Birthday Party

Fighting Corruption in Nigeria Not Easy, Says Buhari

Saraki: With Pan-Nigerian Endorsement, Atiku Now Unstoppable

Transactions on CBN's I&E Window Hits $48bn

Empowering Indigent Women for Better Future


*THE SUN*


New talents 'll bolster Galatasaray's attack 'Onyekuru

U20 AFCON: S'Africa delays Flying Eagles World Cup ticket

Rohr: Championship's better for Mikel

Moses eyes Europa League glory

Dollars rains for Flying Eagles

Iwobi named third best U-25 midfielder in Europe

Iheanacho faces sack
AFCON 2019: CAF storms Egypt to inspect facilities

Atiku promises to complete Mambilla Dam, if elected

Tambuwal's commissioner defects to APC

Ogbe, Emefiele commission N2bn Gino Tomatoes Kaduna plant

70% of voters're undecided on polls -Olawepo-Hashim

NLC threatens to shut down government that privatises NNPC

APC youth committee consults Kalu, solicits Ndigbo's support for Buhari, Sanwo-Olu

Mourinho escapes jail in Spain tax fraud

Women involvement key to conflicts solution, lasting peace ' WANEP

MultiChoice launches 3 NTA Channels on GOtv

Lagos: Ambode presents N852.317bn 2019 budget

When presidency is not about ethnicity, religion

Sports Ministry to seek intervention for women's league

Polls: Sanwo-Olu urges Lagosians to reject PDP

Hollandia Evap introduces 'Pere' pack

Atiku's visit to USA demystifies APC propaganda



*DAILY TRUST*


Keep out foot and mouth disease

Non-participation of good politicians can pave way for the wicked' ' Former LG chief

Kwara: CNPP raises alarm over planned clampdown on oppositions

PDP, ZLP warn Ajimobi, acting IGP over incessant attacks on oppositions

Atiku, Secondus, Dogara to Nigerians: Don't allow yourselves to be deceived by APC again

Fighting corruption in Nigeria is difficult , says Buhari

NNPC increases gas supply to power plants

Nigeria recorded N32.82trn proposed investments in 2018 ' NIPC

Afreximbank commits $500m to Tunisia-Africa trade, investment

Ministry, CBN consider tomato importation ban in 2yrs

Stakeholders urge FG to liberalise downstream sector to curb subsidy

Nigeria, Lebanon partner on diaspora investment

BDCs integrate identity verification with NIBSS, immigration

IBEDC receives N150m equipment to end llorin electrical outage

Kadpoly commissions ultra-modern fish farm, block industry to boost internal revenue

USADF, All On offer $100,000 Off Grid Energy window to investors

BasketMouth, Folu Storms, Ayeni Adekunle, others to speak at SMWLagos today


*TRIBUNE*


Ndigbo, Hausa/Fulani communities, others pledge block votes for Saraki in Kwara

World Bank mourns Nigerian Executive Director

Stop blackmailing INEC, Kashamu tells Secondus

Benue has 8,910 pensioners on its payroll' Permanent Secretary

FG signs MoU to domesticate passport production

Fasuyi's installation as Balogun of Ijebu-Jesa holds Wednesday

FG appoints Alhassan as new Rector, Federal poly Nasarawa

Polls: Court slates Feb 14 to hear suit seeking Buhari's disqualification

Hands-off my case, Onnoghen tells CCT Chairman

Obasanjo campaigns for Buhari's reelection in United States

Buhari in Ondo, promises to secure Nigeria

Tambuwal's Information Commissioner defects to APC

Buhari appeals to NLC, calls for understanding on minimum wage

Fayose: I was investigated over illicit transfer of funds ' Obanikoro

FG, private firm signs MoU on production of e-passport booklets in Nigeria

NLC calls for reversal of privatisation of power sector

Makinde calls on security agencies, monarchs to call politicians to order

Aisha Buhari appeals to South-South youths to shun political thuggery

Akinlade pledges repair of Agbara, Igbesa road if elected governor

Benue police deploy 1000 personnel for Buhari rally

Verification, payment of pension arrears to ex-NNSL staff commence soon 'PTAD

Over $3tn needed to develop infrastructure 'FG

Bogoro pledges transparent, effective management of TETfund


*LEADERSHIP*


AfDB, ECOWAS Sign Agreement On 1,000km Abidjan-Lagos Highway

Nigeria Can Generate $50trn From Security ' Expert

As PMB Makes Inroad Into S'East

Fear Grips Opposition Parties Ahead Of Polls

Imposition, Political Permutation Catalyst For Defection From Gombe PDP

Presidential Poll: Can Atiku Defeat PMB

Nasarawa Agog Over PMB, Sule Campaigns

Jisalo Drums Support For PMB's Re-election Bid

FCTA Reopens N1.7bn Airport Road

Kuje-Gwagwalada Road'II Be Dualised This Year

Royal Father Decries Absence Of Social Amenities In Jiwa Community

Royal Father Decries Absence Of Social Amenities In Jiwa Community

14,000 Rice Farmers To Benefit From Farm Inputs

2019: Rising Above Hate And Electoral Violence

Gowon, Ambode For BSN Founder's Day Annual Lecture

Court Convicts Microfinance Bank MD For $166m Fraud

MultiChoice Unveils Channels For Political Matters

Ambode Presents N852.316bn Budget To Lagos Assembly

NAL Retirees Endorse PMB For Re-election

FG To Boost Gold Mining In Osun, Others

After Impressive 2018, DBN Expands Reach In 2019

Amina Zakari And The Burden Of Leadership


*BLUE PRINT*


NDIC liquidates Fortis Microfinance Bank

Against female genital mutilation

Presidential poll: Middle Belt forum backs down on Atiku's endorsement

2019: Minister's wife backs Buhari on development in South-south

Using unconventional method to tackle insurgency

Between socio-cultural groups and retired generals

In northern Nigeria, drug abuse remains a problem among women

My govt will consolidate on the gains of democracy in Gombe state ' Nafada

An amnesty programme for corruption

Zamfara: What people should know

Zamfara APC crisis: Group' berates, accuses Yari of Court contempt

Lagos-Ibadan railway: PDP comes hard on Buhari over 'hasty' commissioning schedule

2019: El-Rufai plotting to rig polls, CUPP alleges

Atiku urges workers to reject Buhari

Poor performance will deny Udom re-election, says Umana

We'll vote out bad govt in Abia, says Apugo

FG restates commitment to teachers' welfare as NTI trains 3,700 teachers

Prostitutes may declare free sex, as 10,000 storm Abuja for Atiku

Finally, Ambode presents 2019 budget, see picture

Don't fall for PDP's threat, APC tells INEC, others

Buhari now unstoppable with NULGE, generals' endorsement ' BMO

Heavy wind collapses scoreboard at Stephen Keshi stadium

Uncollected PVCs below 20% in Bayelsa ' INEC


*BUSINESSDAY*


Rising unemployment, poverty, insecurity worry voters 10 days to elections

Why Nigeria must promote local cocoa consumption

Niger Delta oil reserves half-way through their lifespan

Lagos airport road, Oshodi transport inter-change for completion

Mission drift and microfinance in Nigeria

Showcase success stories of agripreneurs to attract youths, experts tell FG

The 20 apostles of judicial & legal reforms

The fiscal challenge and the 2019 window of opportunity

Tobacco tax revenue in Nigeria: To earmark or not to earmark

The Nigeria auto industry part III: The suggested way forward

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Fallout Of Budget Leads To Several Insinuations -Lagos Speaker, Obasa

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Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa has said that the fallout of the presentation of the 2019 Budget by the state government has led to several insinuations in some quarters.

Obasa, who was reacting to the presentation of the 2019 Budget by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday, stated that the fallout of the budget brawl has led to series of negative publications both on social media and in the print media.
The Speaker stressed that the publication was being sponsored by "a faceless group calling themselves the Legislative Probity and Accountability (LPA) led by one Olu Fajana with its pseudonym."

He added that this started immediately the misunderstanding between the Executive and Legislative in respect of the Y2019 budget; which he said meant that such could not be ruled out to have emanated from the Executive.
"A section of the media has even been mischievously misled into sensationally writing all manners of write-ups against this assembly.

"Some of our friends in the media are personalizing the issue thereby
misinforming the public.

"The fact of the matter is that the issue is between one arm of government and another. What was at stake then was nothing but the matter of appropriation.
"Unfortunately, no one from the Executive has risen to refute the
baseless allegations. Since no one has come up to address this, it is
incumbent on us then to come forward and debunk the allegations."

The Speaker then used the medium to challenge the Governor, the Finance Commissioner and the Accountant General of the state to 'prove that we have been collecting N800 million per month since the onset of this administration.

"Thank God, the governor is before us here today; so also, is the Finance commissioner sitting in this hallowed chamber. I likewise challenge the faceless group to prove that this Assembly has been collecting N800 million per month as alleged."

 Obasa added that the event was also an opportunity to shed more light on "unsubstantiated allegations regarding financial misappropriation, which is a clearly well-orchestrated campaign to disrepute my character and integrity as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, and by implication tarnish the image of the legislative arm of the state government."

He emphasized that  the monthly running cost of the Lagos State
House of Assembly covers the entire expenditure of the House
comprising the 40 elected legislators and the administration of over
700 staff.

According to him, it includes sundry items such as travels, training (both local and overseas) office running and maintenance, vehicles, entertainment, publicity, security, protocols, logistics and administrativecosts among others.
'Dear Lagosians, as an arm of government, we are not at odds with
the Governor over anything.

"Rather, we are diligently playing our roles in contributing to the transparent and accountable governance that has made Lagos the envy of all and a model frame of reference in terms of development in this political dispensation.

"We need to remind ourselves that democracy is about institution and we must all learn to protect this. We must not, in whatever
circumstance, derogate or smear this institution. Failure to do so will affect our democracy," he said.

Obasa thanked meaningful Lagosians and Nigerians, who he said had been calling to ensure that peace reign in Lagos as well as the quick presentation of the budget.

He appreciated the likes Oba Rilwan Akiolu of Lagos, Alhaji Musiliu Adeola Kunbi Smith, members of Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, all members of Governing Advisory Council (GAC), the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Prof Yemi Oshinbajo and particularly APC National Leader, Ashiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu "for their concerted efforts towards ensuring that peace reign supreme among all the three arms of government in Lagos State."

He explained that the role of budget in economy and its essence
are key as provided in the 1999 Constitution (as amended) in Section
121, stipulating that the Governor must prepare and lay the budget
before the House, which he said now creates the avenue to incur expenditure.
"All the arms of government must work together to ensure economic
growth and human development.

"We also need to know that infrastructure of the state is crucial, and the position of Lagos State is germane in Nigeria and its West African suburbs.
"Being the fifth largest economy in Africa, everything must be done to sustain the leadership quality of Lagos State in all spheres.

"Nevertheless, may I call on the governor that with the few months to go, he should endeavour to attend to urgent needs of Lagosians
especially by addressing the inner roads of the state as well as issue
of environment.

"We should be cognizant of the fact that the essence of democratic governance is that people remain the object of development," he said
The Speaker said that with the remaining parts of this tenure, more could still be done to ease socio – economic problems, particularly on finishing all road projects and rehabilitations, provision of housing, making surethat our environment is clean and poverty alleviation programmes embarked upon, before the end of this administration.

"As we hope that the Y2019 Budget will be of great benefit to the
people of Lagos State, we however appeal to His Excellency and
Lagosians to give us sufficient time to enable the House do a thorough job on a financial document that has great influence on the lives of the people.

"The Assembly would not delay the passage of the budget, but we will be interested in placing high premium on the need to ensure that the interests of Lagosian are protected socio-economically and politically. We are your representatives here at the House of assembly and we are duty bound to do justice to every sector of the state’s economy.

"May I use this medium, however, to appeal to everyone, especially
Lagosians to be law abiding as we prepare for the general elections. I
urge us all to come out en masse to support the continuation of the
good jobs our party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has embarked on since the beginning of our administration by voting for all our candidates at all levels in the forthcoming elections as we move on to the Next Level," he said.

How To Save Mobile Data When Using WhatsApp

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One of the limited and scarce commodities in mobile communication is mobile data. Unlike Wi-Fi and Asymmetric digital subscriber line, a mobile data plan gives a limit not to go past, and there is a price for each megabyte you use.

According to Lifewire, in some places and for some people, it ends up getting rather expensive at the end of the month. For each app running on your smartphone, you can tweak to save data as much of it is squandered on things you could do without is no exception. Here are four things you can do to use your mobile data optimally with WhatsApp.

Set WhatsApp to use less data during calls

The app has an option to save data during chats and calls. It allows you to lower the amount of data it uses during voice calls. Although it is not clear how WhatsApp does this exactly in the background, the quality seems to be lower when the Low Data Usage option is activated. It could possibly be using a codec with higher compression, for example. You can test the option by activating it for some time and see how you like the lower-quality calls and make a trade-off.

To activate the data saving option, enter Settings, then Data Usage. In the options, check Low Data Usage.

Don’t download heavy media automatically

Like many other instant messaging apps, WhatsApp allows the sharing of images and videos which can be quite bulky. Videos are nice to share and watch but can have dire consequences on data consumption and phone storage. By the way, if you see your smartphone’s internal storage getting used up and lacking, having at the media folder of WhatsApp and doing some cleaning up can save you a lot of space.

You can set WhatsApp to download multimedia files automatically only when on Wi-Fi. You may already know that your phone automatically switches to WiFi whenever such a connection is present, thereby saving your mobile data.

In the Settings > Data Usage menu, there is a section for Media auto-download. Selecting ‘When using mobile data’ gives you a menu to check whether to download images, audio, videos, and documents or none of these (by keeping all options unchecked). If you are on a serious mobile data diet, uncheck all. You can, of course, check all in the ‘When connected on Wi-Fi’ menu, which is the default setting.

Note that if you choose to not download multimedia items automatically, you will always be able to download them manually even on mobile data connection. In the WhatsApp chat area, there will be a placeholder for the item, which you can touch to download.

Restrict Your Chat Backup

WhatsApp allows you to make a backup of your chats and media to the cloud. This means that it stores a copy of all your text chats, images and videos (not your voice calls though) on your Google Drive account so that you can retrieve them later, such as after changing phone or re-installation. This feature helps a lot if you value your conversations and their contents.

Now your chat data does not need to be back up when you are on the go. You can wait till you reach a Wi-Fi hotspot to have it done. You can set that in Settings > Chats > Chat Backup. In the ‘Back-up over’ option select Wi-Fi instead of Wi-Fi or Cellular. You can also restrict the interval of your backup. By default, it is done monthly. You can change that on the ‘Back up to Google Drive’ option to never backup, to do it as often as daily or weekly, or whenever you want. There is a button in the main chat Backup menu that allows you to make the backup whenever you want manually.

You also want to exclude videos from your backups, which anyway can be downloaded anyway whenever you want. So, in the same Chat backup menu, make sure the ‘Include videos’ option remains unchecked.

For iPhone users, the settings are a little bit different. The backup is done on iCloud. There aren’t as many options as with the Android version, but the feature is there. Enter the iCloud driver settings in Setting > iCloud > iCloud Drive and set the Use Cellular Data option to off. Excluding videos when backing up can be done in WhatsApp Settings > Chats and Calls > Chat Backup, where you can set the Include Videos option off.

Monitor Your Consumption

That was about controlling your data, but half of controlling is monitoring. It is good to know how much data is being used. WhatsApp has some detailed and interesting statistics that give you an idea of how much data it is consuming. In the WhatsApp menu, enter Settings > Data Usage > Network usage. It gives you a list of figures that have been counted since you installed and used WhatsApp on your device. You can reset all values to zero and start counting over again so you can have a better idea about your usage after a specific number of days. Browse all the way down to the last item in the list and select Reset statistics.

The figures that will more likely interest you if you want to monitor your device for in view of saving mobile data are the Media bytes received and sent, which indicated how much data are spent on media, one of the biggest data consumers. Note that you spend your mobile data when sending messages and media as well receiving. Same applies for calls, you spend data when receiving calls as well as making them. You will also be interested in the number WhatsApp call bytes sent and received. There are figures for data used up for backing up as well. The most important figures are the total bytes sent and received, which appear at the bottom.

Your operating system can help you control data usage as well. You access it through Settings > Data Usage. You can set a mobile data limited, beyond which your mobile data will automatically turn off. This applies not only for WhatsApp but for the total number of bytes used in the whole device. Android gives you a list of apps that consume mobile data, sorting them in descending order of data consumption. The hogs will appear on top. For each of them, you can choose to restrict background data, which implies barring the app from using mobile data when running in the background. We do not recommend this for WhatsApp though, as you will definitely want to be notified when a WhatsApp message or call arrives. For this, it needs to run in the background.

Y2019 Budget'll Be of Great Benefit To Lagosian, Says Obasa

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The Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has today expressed optimism that the budget would be of great benefit to the people of the State.

Obasa stated this briefly after the presentation of the proposed N852.316Bn Y2019 Budget presented by the Executive Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode at House of Assembly Complex, Alausa Ikeja.


He assured that the House would work with the executive to pass the budget aptly.


According to the  Governor, N462.757billion representing 54 percent of the total budget size had been earmarked for capital expenditure, while N389.560billion representing 46 percent had been dedicated to recurrent expenditure, saying that key projects such as the Oshodi-Murtala Mohammed International Airport Road, Agege Pen Cinema Flyover bridge and Oshodi Interchange Terminal, among others would be completed.


“In 2019, as was with our previous budgets, Economic Affairs still dominates the sectoral allocation of the proposed budget. This is due to our continued focus on the completion of major on-going projects such as: Oshodi-Murtala Mohammed International Airport Road; Agege Pen Cinema Flyover; Phase II of Aradagun-Iworo -Epeme Road, Oshodi Interchange Terminal; completion of JK Randle Complex, Onikan Stadium; Imota Rice Mill; Renovation/Furnishing of Lagos Revenue House, amongst others in order to meet their specified deliverable outcomes without any bias or prejudice to others.” Ambode asserted.

AMBODE PRESENTS N852.316BN Y2019 BUDGET TO HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

…Earmarks 54% To Capital Expenditure, 46% For Recurrent

…Targets N775.2bn IGR, To Complete Major Ongoing Projects

AgegePulse Magazine

Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday presented the year 2019 budget proposal of N852.316billion to the House of Assembly, with a pledge that it had been carefully prepared to be all-encompassing and dedicated to complete major ongoing projects in the State.



The Governor said N462.757billion representing 54 percent of the total budget size had been earmarked for capital expenditure, while N389.560billion representing 46 percent had been dedicated to recurrent expenditure, saying that key projects such as the Oshodi-Murtala Mohammed International Airport Road and Oshodi Interchange Terminal, among others would be completed.

He said from inception of his administration, nine key areas were given priority after careful assessment of the needs of the citizens, adding that such had informed the massive investment in the said sectors which he listed to include security, transport / traffic management, economy -including tourism and agriculture, housing, education, health, infrastructure - social and physical, water, wealth creation - skill acquisition/microfinance, e-Governance and enhanced capacity building, sustainable environment and smart city projects.



Giving details of what informed the budget size, Governor Ambode said the performance of Y2018 budget of N1.046trn as at November 2018 stood at 60 percent owing to reduction in revenue projections, while the total revenue stood at N530.192billion. 



According to him, “In the outgoing year, however, we experienced a reduction in our revenue projections, which affected our projected performance and our desired implementation of the Y2018 Budget. The overall Budget performance as at November 2018 stood at 60 per cent/N574,206billion with actual cumulative total revenue of N530,192billion/64 per cent, Capital Expenditure closed at N311,930billion/49 per cent and Recurrent Expenditure performed at N262,276billion/82 per cent.



“In preparing the Year 2019 Budget, therefore, we were very mindful of the out-going year performance, the yearnings of our people and the fact that we are going into an election year. Consequently, we are today presenting a Budget that will be all-encompassing, reflect the level of resources that will be available and with special consideration to the completion of major on-going projects in the State.”



While outlining the key components of the Y2019 budget and the sectoral allocations, the Governor said with priority given to completion of major infrastructure projects and smooth transition to the next administration, the government was proposing a total budget size of ‘N852,316,936,483,’ including a deficit financing of N77.086billion which is expected to be sourced from internal loans and other sources.



He added: “The projected total revenue for Year 2019 is ₦775.231billion, of which ₦606.291billion is expected to be generated internally, ₦168.940billion is expected from Federal Transfers while a total of  ₦77.086billion will be sourced through deficit financing within our medium term expenditure framework.



“In 2019, as was with our previous budgets, Economic Affairs still dominates the sectoral allocation of the proposed budget. This is due to our continued focus on the completion of major on-going projects such as: Oshodi-Murtala Mohammed International Airport Road; Agege Pen Cinema Flyover; Phase II of Aradagun-Iworo -Epeme Road, Oshodi Interchange Terminal; completion of JK Randle Complex, Onikan Stadium; Imota Rice Mill; Renovation/Furnishing of Lagos Revenue House, amongst others in order to meet their specified deliverable outcomes without any bias or prejudice to others.”



Expressing optimism that the revenues of the State would improve in 2019, Governor Ambode said the government had begun consolidating on the already established public financial management and technology-driven revenue reforms through data integration and use of multi-payment channels, just as he said that every strata of the society would benefit from the budget.



“The Year 2019 Budget has been carefully planned to accommodate all and sundry; women, youth and physically challenged, young and old. We will continue to spread development to all part of our state even as we embark on effective transition knowing fully well that the implementation, failure or success of the Budget depend on all of us,” he said.



Besides, Governor Ambode commended the Speaker and members of the Assembly for the support accorded his administration in the last three and half years, while also acknowledging the role of Royal Fathers, Religious leaders, members of the Business Community, Professional Bodies, Development Partners, Non-Governmental Organisations, public servants and all residents as well as members of the fourth estate of the realm for their various support and contribution during the lifespan of his administration.



 In his remarks, Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon Mudashiru Obasa expressed optimism that the budget would be of great benefit to the people of the State, just as he assured that the House would work with the executive to pass the budget.

Chief Olabintan Famutimi: Celebrating an Icon at 74

Chief Olabintan Famutimi is an accomplished administrator and industrialist who has made an indelible impact in the Nigerian business space. He has dedicated a large part of his life to the advancement of entrepreneurship, commerce and socio-economic development of the country.

The illustrious business leader began his academic career at St. Jude’s Primary School, Ondo before he proceeded to Molusi College, Ijebu-Igbo where he achieved the best result in Advanced Level General Certificate of Examinations (GCE) in the entire Ijebu province, and then studied Geography/ Geomorphology in the prestigious University of Ibadan between 1968 and 1971.

Olabintan

Interestingly, the septuagenarian never worked in any georgraphy-related business organization during his working days. Most of his career was in pharmaceutical firms like Boots Company Nigeria Plc, Beecham and Pfizer Products Company Plc. He has also previously worked with United African Company (UAC) Plc, RT Briscoe Nigeria Plc, Hawker Siddeley Engineering Company UK, and Nigeria Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER).

As an astute administrator, the alumni of the esteemed Institute European d’Administration des Affairs (INSEAD), Fontainebleau, France has demonstrated quality leadership in various capacities like President of Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce (NACC), Chairman/MD of Beebs Holdings Limited, Chairman of Capital Heritage Limited, Director of Goldlink Insurance Plc, and Director of Orion Shipping Co. Ltd.

In 1977, the industrialist delved into the oil and gas industry when he founded Tricontinental Group, an organization that has business interests in energy, oil and gas exploration, pipeline and structure inspection, drill rig support, procurement and construction. To his relentless drive and sheer dexterity, the indigenous company has grown in leaps and bounds and has extended its operations into three continents covering countries like Angola, Canada, USA, and Trinidad and Tobago. He has since left the leadership of the conglomerate into the good hands of erudite Professor Oluwatoyin Ashiru.

This firm believer in the principles of hard work, commitment and resilience has affiliations with various institutes like Institute of Directors, Chartered Institute of Marketing of Nigeria, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Association of Nigerian Exporters.

Chief Famutimi is a well-respected member of the Nigeria diplomatic community with his strong links with international organizations like the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Nigerian German Business Council, International Airline Passengers Association amongst others.

The accomplished businessman is not all work though!  He is a member of societies like the Metropolitan Club, Lagos, Ikoyi Club 1938, Rotary Club of Ikeja where he has being able to socialise, network for the social development of the country.

The Basorun of Iparuku, Ondo has helped in the development of the town, deliver philanthropy to the needy and underprivileged in the society, and helped in the education of many children and youths.

It is 74 hearty cheers to the illustrious Ondo high chief and to pray for long life in the service of the community, nation and world at large.

-Oki Samson
Trek Africa
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