Court Affirms LASG Powers To Regulate Real Estate Transactions | AgegePulse Magazine ... As Stakeholders in Real Estate Sector Are Enjoined to Register With LASRERA

A Federal High Court in Lagos has affirmed the powers of the Lagos State Government to regulate the practice of real estate transactions within the State.

A statement signed by the Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN), noted that the judgment delivered on March 22, 2021, by Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court, struck out the originating motion filed by the Estate Surveyors and Valuers Registration Board of Nigeria (ESVARBON) and the Nigeria Institute of Estate Surveyors And Valuers (NIESV) to challenge the authority of the State government to regulate the sector.

LASRERA Logo

According to him, the applicants - ESVARBON and NIESV - had filed the suit against the Lagos State Government and the State’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN), who were listed as first and second respondents respectively, claiming that they are the ‘sole body’ created by Law in Nigeria to determine persons who are to become Estate Surveyors and Valuers.

His words: “The first applicant claimed that by virtue of Section 2 of the Estate Surveyors and Valuers Registration Board of Nigeria Act Cap E13 LFN 2007 and Section 1 (3) of the 1999 Constitution, it was unconstitutional for Lagos State Government to create an entity known as the Lagos State Estate Agency Regulatory Authority (LASRERA) that compels registration of all Estate Surveyors and Valuers practising in the State”.

“The applicants had also argued that under Section 4 (6) – (9) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) or any other Section or Schedule of the same Constitution, the Lagos State House of Assembly lacked the legislative power to enact a bill to regulate the practice of estate surveying and valuation”, he added. 

The Commissioner also averred that, consequently, the applicants sought an order of the court restraining the respondents whether by themselves, agents, servants and/or privies from implementing, enforcing, in any way or manner whatsoever and howsoever giving effect or further effect to the directives of compulsory registration with Lagos State Government.

Onigbanjo said Justice Aneke struck out the originating motion for lacking in merit and upheld the powers of the Lagos State Government to establish a Regulatory Agency for Estate Agents trading in Lagos State.

By the ruling, the Lagos State Government called on all practitioners to abide by the Lagos State Estate Regulatory Authority (LASRERA) Law and register with the Agency in line with the determination of the Government to protect the general public and ensure genuine persons and organisations possess the required platform to practice their trade.

JAMB Announces 2021 UTME Dates, Says NIN Mandatory | AgegePulse Magazine

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has set April 8 for the commencement of the registration for the 2021 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The examination is scheduled to hold between June 5 and June 19, the agency said.

Jamb

The examination body, which is responsible for the conduct of the entrance examination into the nation’s tertiary institutions, took the decision at the meeting of its governing board held on March 22.

According to a statement issued by the board and signed by the head of the public affairs and protocol unit, Fabian Benjamin, both the UTME and the direct entry forms will be on sale concurrently.

It, however, added that for any prospective candidates to be registered, the National Identification Number (NIN) is mandatory.

The NIN, which is a unique number that identifies individuals, is issued by the country’s National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) upon enrolment.

“For any person to be registered for UTME/DE, he/she must supply his/her National Identity Number (NIN). It is therefore mandatory for participation in the 2021 Registration Exercise,” the statement reads in part.

 

JAMB had in the past made the NIN mandatory for the candidates willing to register for its examinations but later announced the cancellation of the policy following the harrowing experiences of the candidates at the various registration centres.

Meanwhile, the examination body has retained the cost of registration at N3,500 and an additional N500 for the mandatory purchase of reading texts for the candidates.

It added that the forms will be on sale across 700 centres nationwide between April 8 and May 15, while the examination is scheduled to hold between June 5 and June 19, 2021.

#Flooding: Take Ownership of Pen Cinema Flyover, LASG Charges Agege Community | AgegePulse Magazine

 

As part of efforts to address flash flooding around the newly constructed Agege Pen Cinema Flyover Bridge and other parts of the State, the Lagos State Government has called on residents of Agege community to stop indiscriminate dumping of refuse in drainage channels.

Agege Pen Cinema Bridge

Speaking against the backdrop of the recent flash floods experienced at Oke-Koto and environs after a heavy downpour, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Works and Infrastructure, Mrs. Aramide Adeyoye noted that the flooding was caused by clogging in the main collector drain conduits along Capitol Road.

Noting that the Agege Pen Cinema Flyover Bridge was designed to eliminate the perennial traffic gridlocks across the intersections at Agege, Adeyoye said the adjoining roads were also constructed by the State Government with an adequate drainage system to mitigate the recurrence of flooding associated with the corridor.

She added that the indiscriminate dumping of refuse in drainage channels by the residents of Agege community was solely responsible for the severe clogging and siltation of the drains, thereby resulting in the flooding as experienced recently at Oke-Koto.

The Special Adviser warned residents to desist from the act of dumping refuse into the drains, stating that the Emergency Flood Abatement Gangs (EFAG) of the Ministry of The Environment and Water Resources have embarked on desilting of the drains to allow free flow of run-off/stormwater and prevent flooding on the carriageway.

Adeyoye said: “At the moment the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu led administration is making efforts to reduce the number of bad roads in the State. A drive through the streets and highways of Lagos will reveal that roads had either been repaired or are being fixed across many locations as Government is making frantic efforts to provide infrastructural facilities that will ameliorate the suffering of the citizenry”.

“Any road is as good as its drains, once we clog the drains with refuse, we compromise the integrity of the pavement and overall riding surface. Therefore, as we continue to prepare for the rains, people must stop the various abuses on road transport infrastructure challenges associated with the rainy season”, she added.

Speaking further, the Special Adviser emphasised the need to ensure the sustainability of road assets and optimise the level-of-service outcome in return for the most cost-effective financial input, calling on community leaders to be actively involved in guiding against vandalism of public infrastructure.

“The State Government holds as premium the responsibility of strategic provision of road infrastructure across the State. Sustainability also requires we engage with the citizenry to register in their subconsciousness and seek their support in terms of taking ownership of the roads and to guide jealously these collective assets against misuse and abuse”, Adeyoye stated.

Discos now selling FG’s free meters, consumers allege | AgegePulse Magazine

 

Power consumers have raised the alarm that power distribution companies were now selling the free meters that were provided for electricity users by the Federal Government.

In October 2020, the Federal Government inaugurated the National Mass Metering Programme in respect of which the Central Bank of Nigeria issued a framework for financing the scheme.

Prepaid meter

The programme was inaugurated to increase the country’s metering rate and eliminate arbitrary estimated bills that were given unmetered customers by Discos.

Through the scheme, the CBN provided financing support to the Discos for the procurement of meters for customers from local meter manufacturers.

The meters were meant to be installed free of charge in the residence of beneficiaries, but power users on Friday alleged that some Discos were beginning to collect money for the meters.

They told our correspondent that some Discos claimed that the scheme was being run alongside the Meter Asset Providers programme, but argued that the MAPs had not been successful, which was why the government introduced the NMMP.

Speaking on studies done by his group as regards the installation of meters under the NMMP, the National Secretary, Nigeria Electricity Consumer Advocacy Network, Uket Obonga, said Discos were selling meters that were meant to be free.

He said, “Look at the National Mass Metering Programme that the government inaugurated recently to ensure mass metering, some Discos are now selling the prepaid meters that were given to them free of charge for customers,

“I held a programme in Calabar and put a call directly to one of the commissioners there to tell him what’s happening. The next day Port Harcourt Disco invited me to go with them for meter launch and so forth.”

An official with the Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors, the umbrella body for Discos, Akin Akinpelu, confirmed this to our correspondent in Abuja.

Also, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission said it would not delve into the matter unless the affected customers tabled it as a complain to the NERC.

The Head, Public Affairs, NERC, Michael Faloseyi, said the matter was purely between Discos and consumers, but made it clear that once a complaint, was made in that regard, the commission would step in.

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#Sports: How Samuel, Ridwan Brace Promoted Ottasolo FC Into Nigeria National League | AgegePulse Magazine

 

Classy Ottasolo FC defeated Seat of God 2 - 0 at the main bowl of the Kwara State Sports Complex in Ilorin in an NLO promotion playoff to pick the only available NNL promotion ticket at the Ilorin centre.

Ottasolo

Mercurial midfielder Samuel Ogunjimi and substitute Ridwan Adeshina scored in both halves to ensured the Lagosians cruised to an important victory over Seat of God FC to book a spot in the Nigerian Second tier football league.

'The Solo Boys' who were still basking in the euphoria of their unbeaten record in the group stage that set up a playoff final for them approached the game with huge determination and put their opponents from the North on the back foot right from the commencement of the proceedings.

AgegePulse learnt tha a game full of exhibition of good football artistry and talking points saw Ottasolo scored two magnificent unreplied goals to gain promotion to the Nigeria National League.

Megba Tomola could have put Ottasolo in front on 5th minute when he charged forward on the right and wriggled past his marker before unleashing a fierce strike that drew a spectacular save from the goalkeeper of Seat of God.

Four minutes later, Samuel Ogunjimi watched on as his acrobatic effort from close range narrowly missed the mark.

Despite their dominance of ball possession, Ottasolo FC could not carve a hole out of Seat of God resolute defense line that proved to be a hard nut to break.

Seat of God found it difficult to find their feet in the game as they were pegged back to their half and resolved on catching the Solo Boys on counterattack. 

Their planned to rely on counter-attack materialized on 25th minute but Solumade Boluwaji and Jelili Moshood stood their ground to thwart the danger posed by Olufemi Micheal.

Ottasolo would then break the deadlock on 27th minute when Samuel Ogunjimi benefited from a lofty cross by John Peter that Seat of God defense could not deal with and volleyed home a spectacular close range strike.

Seat of God threw more men forward in search of the equalizer but Ottasolo boys were always too strong for them to outsmart.

Ogunjimi Samuel could have completed his brace on the evening when he connected perfectly to a clever pass from Tomisin Adefuye but his low effort was blocked to corner and the resultant cornerkick was cleared by Abubakar Lawal of Seat of God.

The trio of Dominic Abah, Ogunjimi Samuel and Tomisin Adefuye were delights to watch in the middle of the park as they pulled the string perfectly for the 'Solo Boys' who dominated possession throughout the game.

Ottasolo goalie was cautioned at the tail end of the first 45 minutes for time wasting as the Lagosians went to the break with a goal advantage. 

Seat of God could have restored parity with five minutes into the second half when Esso Musa's glancing header found the target but Samuel Ogunjimi does brilliantly to head clear the danger to keep Ottasolo's lead intact

Coach Olufemi Elijah threw Adeshina Ridwan and Steven Ikenna into fray to add more enrgy to his team.

 While his compatriot from Seat of God also introduced some fresh legs to fortify his team who were trailing by a goal. 

On 68th minute, substitute Adeshina Ridwan doubled Ottasolo advantage with a clever tap-in off a sumptous cross by workaholic Hassan Hassan following a brilliant build up orchestrated by Dominic Abah and John Peter.

With ten minutes before stoppage, Coach Olufemi Elijah introduced legendary Muri Ogunbiyi into the game in place of Hassan Hassan

The former Enyimba star's first touch found the target but Seat of God goalie, Sunday Okoh was on hand to save the danger.

Ottasolo goalkeeper, Korede Shodipo was forced to a clever save to keep out a powerful header from Philip Asemota on 88th minute.

The Northerners poised a late threat but ottasolo defense stood their ground to ensure another clean-sheet in the competition.

The referee checked his watch and sounded the whistle for full-time as Ottasolo ran away with a 2 - 0 victory. 

Ottasolo star midfielder, Samuel Ogunjimi was adjudged the man of the match by the pressmen that saw the game.

With this vital victory, Ottasolo FC who were unbeaten in Seven games have now booked a place in the next season's Nigeria National League.

Sports: Ottasolo Top Group A Table, Zoom to NLO Playoff final despite draw with Remo | AgegePulse Magazine

 

Ottasolo FC came from behind to force Remo Stars to a 2 - 2 draw in one of the NLO final group stage matches (Ilorin Centre) decided at the Kwara State Sports Complex in Ilorin.

Team Ottasolo

The Solo Boys have now set up a playoff final for themselves with this result having topped group A table with 16 points.

It was a thrilling and entertaining encounter full of talking points as both teams exhibited a magnificent football artistry. 

The first clear cut chance of the game rested on John Peter just five minutes into the proceedings when Samuel Ogunjimi's through ball beat Remo defense to leave John one-on-one with the goalkeeper but his low effort was parried to safety.

Remo Stars would then have their noses in front with a textbook header by Oyedele Lekan who rose the highest to power home a well taken freekick by Seun Dunsin.

Coach Seyi Elijah Boys poured forward in their numbers as they search for the equaliser but the resolute defense of Remo was a hard nut to break as they thwart Ottasolo attacking moves.

Boluwaji Solumade against all odds put Ottasolo back in the game with a glancing header on 31st minute when he connected well to a lofty cornerkick by Samuel Ogunjimi.

As the game continued to hot up, both teams created some scoring opportunities but could not find  the back of the net

However, Ottasolo FC took the lead just at the nick of halftime stoppage through a clever jabbing  by John Peter off a sumptuous low cross by Megba Tomola.

The Lagosian went to halftime break with a goal advantage

On resumption, there was another begging chance for 'Solo Boys' to double their advange but Hassan Hassan's close range effort missed the target by a whisker.

Oyedele Lekan drawn Remo Stars level from the penalty spot on 51 minute when Moshood Jelili tripped Seun Dunsin in the box.

Remo Stars' coach injected some fresh legs to fortify his team as they continued to search for the winner. 

His compatriot, Olufemi Elijah responded with a double substitutes as he threw Nkwachukwu Samuel and Odeyemi Bolaji into fraw.

The changes could not affect the scorrline as the game ended 2 - 2.

Ottasolo FC who are group A leader will keep a date with Seat of God that top group B table on Friday at the Kwara State Sports Complex in Ilorin 

Boluwaji Solumade was adjudged the man of the match

Real Reason Agege LG Leader Was Impeached ...I Was Not Impeached, I Remain The Leader - Anigbajumo

Real Reason Agege LG Leader Was Impeached

...I Was Not Impeached, I Remain The Leader - Anigbajumo..Our party leaders are in control - Anigbajumo

 Agege LG Legislative building

The Agege Local Government Legislative Council on Tuesday impeached Leader Kola Anigbajumo and Majority Leader, Odejobi Kabiru.

Both officers were removed for what the legislators termed imprudence of duty.

, Worldtopnewsng.com earlier reported that the Leader and Majority Leader were impeached.

The former leader was accused of gross misconduct and incompetence while the Majority Leader was impeached over inexperience and insensitive to the sitting of the legislators.

The embattled leader, Kola Anigbajumo and Majority Leader, Odejobi Kabiru addressing supporters on Tuesday

AgegePulse Magazine learnt that, The motion for the impeachment was moved by the Councillors representing Agege Ward C, Hassan Alla and seconded by the councillor representing Agege Ward D, Nojeem Olohuntoyin.

In an exclusive chat with Olohuntoyin who is also the Chairman Committee on Budget and Appropriations said the action of the councillors was a solely legislative matter where 5 of 7 legislators pass a vote of no confidence in the former Leader and Majority Leader.

Councillor representing Agege Ward D, Nojeem Olohuntoyin

“He was removed by 5 out of 7 of us including him. He was removed solely on gross misconduct, he submitted a memo to the Chairman requesting funds without the consent of any of the councillors for our budget retreat. We don’t the analysis of our spending such as hall, facilitators and the rest. This is not the first time for such an incident.”

“None of us is aware of the figures quoted. When confronted, he denied the allegation, since over a week, he has never for one day discuss it on the floor of the House.”

On the gun allegation, Alla challenged Anigbajumo to show his prove “It’s so unfortunate that the former leader is lying. It’s not new though, the case has been reported to Area G Police Command. He who alleges must prove,” Alla said.

While briefing the newsmen, Anigbajumo, said:"I Was Not Impeached, I Remain The Leader"

Councillors representing Agege Ward C, Hassan Alla

Full list of newly elected leaders of the Agege Local Government Legislative Council

1. Hon. Joel Olabode Adigun – Leader
2. Hon. David Abiodun Folarin – Deputy Leader
3. Hon. Abdullahi Hassan Alla – Majority Leader
4. Hon. Adekunle Rasidat Shalewa – Chief Whip according to worldtopnewsng.com. com

Sports: Agege Football Star, Samuel Ogunjimi Shines As Ottasolo Earns Maximum point against EKSU | AgegePulse Magazine

 

Ottasolo cruised to top of the league table as they maintained their 100 percent winning record when they defeated EKSU Galacticos 1 - 0 in the ongoing NLO at the Kwara State Sports Complex in Ilorin.

The Lagos based team who are yet to drop point in the ongoing Nationwide League One tournament have now won five out five games played. 

Mercurial midfielder Samuel Ogunjimi scored the lone goal on 33rd minute to ensure that the Solo Boys run away with the maximum points to return to league table summit.

Ottasolo FC have now amassed 15 points in five games to leapfrog Remo Stars who are 2nd on the table with 13 points having played the same number of games

Ottasolo Boys started the game on a very poor note as they looked jaded and ordinary, thereby giving their opponent opportunities to control the tempo of the game in the early minutes

However, Coach Olufemi Elijah boys woke of from their slumbers and could have scored on 5th minute but Mouri Ogounbiyi's diving header could not trouble EKSU goalie who made a comfortable save.

Despite enjoying more of the ball possession, Ottasolo Boys could not transform their dominance into goal scoring as their opponents stood firm to thwart every attacking threat thrown at them. 

Dominc Abah could have scored for Ottasolo on 19 minutes but his long distance strike went inches away from the crossbar 

Samuel Ogunjimi would later break the deadlock on 33rd minute to put Ottasolo ahead with a cool finish off a well crafted pass by Adebayo Adewale.

The University Boys had a golden chance that could have put them back in the game on 43rd minute but Ottasolo goalie, Kuye Ibrahim came out big to deny Oluwatayo Ifeoluwa from point blank.

Ottasolo continued their dominance but could not carve a hole out of the resolute compact defense of EKSU to double their lead as the first half ended 1 - 0 in favour of Ottasolo

The resumption of the the second 45 minutes witnessed some substitutions from both teams.

It was Ottasolo that created the first clear cut chance in the second half  on 61st minute when Mouri Ogounbiyi put food on the plate with a lofty and intelligent cross into the area of the opposition, striker Adeshina Ridwan connected well but his final touch could not find the target.

EKSU goalie, Ogungbade Tomiwa who was busy throughout the game made another clever save on 82nd minute when he parried a goal bound effort by Ridwan Adeshina to corner

Less scoring chances were created in the second half as both teamd could not add to the first half scoreline and the game ended 1 - 0 in favour of Ottasolo

Moshood Jelili who was a rock solid in the defense of Ottasolo was adjudged as man of the match.

Ottasolo will face Remo Stars in their last match of the group Wednesday, 17th March, 2021 by 4pm at the Kwara State Sports Complex in Ilorin

TGPS Dr. Yinka Ayandele Applauds Gov. Sanwo-Olu Over Interventions In Education Sector | AgegePulse Magazine

 

... As Education District III Holds Annual Merit Award 

Dr. Yinka Ayandele flanked by some district outstanding staff

The Tutor General/Permanent Secretary of Education District III, Dr. Yinka Ayandele has applauded the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu led administration's intervention in the education sector, saying that the introduction of many innovations into the education sector has improved the standard of teaching and learning in the State.

Speaking during the District's Annual Merit Award held at its headquarters, Dr. Ayandele lauded the State Government for swiftly rising to the challenge posed by COVID-19 in the sector by deploying new ways and means, through technology and human resources, to ensure that the pandemic had minimal effect on the State's academic calendar such as the introduction of virtual learning platforms among others. 

While noting that the various interventions have improved the performance of teachers as well as affected students in the District positively, Ayandele described the award recognitions presented to over 20 teachers within the District as one of the ways of appreciating the teachers' sense of commitment and selflessness before, during and after the Statewide lockdown last year. 

The TG/PS maintained that in spite of the pandemic, teachers in the District performed beyond expectations, attributing the feat to the priority attention given to technology and innovation in the Education sector by the State Government. 

She also acknowledged the support and encouragement of All Nigeria Conference of Principals of Secondary Schools(ANCOPSS), Chairpersons and Executives of the State Chapter of Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), as well as Staff and Students of the District, in ensuring that policies on Education are fully implemented. 

In his remark, the Chairman of All Nigeria Conference of Principals of Secondary Schools, ANCOPSS, Lagos Island zone, Prince Biodun Iyun felicitated with the awardees, describing the awards as symbolic and motivational. He charged them to continue to put in their best in carrying out their statutory responsibilities.

Mr. Quazim Yusuf Adegboyega of Epe Girls Senior High School emerged as the overall Best Teacher (Senior Category), while the overall Best Principal went to Mr. Olusegun Olawale Osinaike of Ogunmodede Senior College Epe. An award was also presented to schools with 100% in 17 subjects in the last WASSCE and another special award for the Best school in beautification and cleanliness 

How We Formed Gang During #EndSARS, Robbed, Killed Two #PoS Operators –Suspects

 

Seven members of a gang that allegedly specialises in robbery and kidnapping in Abia State are cooling off their heels in the custody of the Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Team.

Suspected PoS robbers

The suspects, Basil Macdonald, Emeka Uche, Godwin Rafael, Uzoma Samuel, Sunday Chibuike, Godwin Kalu and Abraham Thompson, were apprehended in their various hideouts in Aba town.

City Round learnt that detectives went after them following the murder of two point of sale operators, Ezinne Iroh and Dr Victor Chimaobi, in the town. The gang reportedly killed Iroh on January 31, 2021 after robbing her of N150,000 while Chimaobi was murdered on January 21.

The assailants who operated in tricycles were also said to have killed one of their kidnap victims, Achinulo Ignatius, after collecting N2.5m ransom from his relatives. The 59-year-old man was reportedly abducted on November 1, 2020, at the Osisioma junction, along Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway.

In the wake of growing apprehension among PoS operators in the state, our correspondent gathered that the IRT operatives led by DCP Abba Kyari were deployed to track down the gang, leading to Rafael’s arrest. He was said to have led the detectives to apprehend six other members of the gang.

Rafael, 32, from Kogi State, stated that his gang was formed during the #EndSARS protest to cash in on the relaxed police patrols at the time.

The father of two said he was formerly with a robbery gang led by one Handerson, who is a member of Vikings Confraternity, to which he also belongs.

He said, “I was arrested in connection with armed robbery and murder. Henderson always had money on him and whenever I was broke, I went to him for support. On one occasion, he asked me to join his gang and

“When the #EndSARS protest started, I returned to Aba and teamed up with Henderson’s other men to form a new gang. We robbed a PoS operator at a bank close Umugasi area in Aba and collected N52,000 from him. We also went away with the PoS machine. We were three that went for that operation and we used a tricycle and locally-made guns. I got N20,000 as my share.”

Rafael, a secondary school leaver, said their second operation was on Market Road by Kents in Aba, where Chimaobi was reportedly killed, adding that he shot the victim because he pushed one of his gang members, Chibuike.

He said, “The man died on the spot. I got N7,000 as my share in that operation because we were five that went for it. When I heard that the man was dead, I went to a drop the money at a T-junction and prayed for forgiveness. I vowed not to rob again but few weeks later, my gang members and I went to visit a friend along Ukgwu Street in Ogbor Hill.

“One of us called Santiago suggested that we should rob a PoS woman who was on the street. I objected because I am well known in that area. Santiago and Chibuike went for the operation. They robbed the woman and shot her. They collected N150,000 and I got N23,000.

“When we got home, we heard news that the woman was dead. We fought with Santiago for killing the woman and he told us that the woman struggled with him. I used the money to travel to Abuja where I spent two weeks. I was arrested when I returned to Aba.”

Chibuike, 22, claimed that he joined the gang because he lost his job after the #EndSARS protest, stating that he made N55,000 from five robbery operations he participated in.

He added, “I used part of the money I made to help my mother pay her house rent. It was Rafael who introduced me to the gang.”

Samuel, a polytechnic student, said he joined the gang to raise money for his clearance in school. The 25-year-old native of Abia State also confessed to have been initiated into Vikings Confraternity and robbery by Handerson.

On the robbery operation during which Chimaobi was killed, Samuel refuted Rafael’s claim that the PoS operator struggled with a gang member.

Kalu, 23, said, “I am a generator repairer but I went to robbery operations with the gang. One was at St. Michael area of Aba, where we looted a warehouse containing clothes. After we sold them, I got N17, 000. Then we went for another operation. It was a PoS vendor and I got N8, 000 as my share. Nobody was killed in all the operations I took part in.”

EFCC Arrests 57 Internet Fraud Suspects, Recovers Two Pump Action Rifles in Ogun | AgegePulse Magazine

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan Zonal Office on Friday, March 12, 2021 arrested fifty seven suspected internet fraudsters at their hotel hideouts and recovered two pump action rifles.

The suspects were arrested in Yewa Frontier Hotel & Resort, Ellysam Hotel & Suits, April Suits and IBD International Hotels, all in Ilaro, Ogun State.

The operation followed actionable intelligence linking them to alleged fraudulent activities, ranging from love scam on numerous dating sites, obtaining money by false pretenses and other cybercrimes.

Four exotic cars, mobile phones, laptops, two rifles and several incriminating documents were recovered from the suspects. 

The suspects include: Olatunji Opeyemi, Akintunde Michael Oluwashola, Babatunde Gbolahan, Emmanuel Oluwadamliare, Ogundare Adewunmi, Popoola Salmon, Adebayo Toheed Olamilekan, Bakare Kudus, Michael Moyosoro, Olatunji Tosin, Ishola Wasiu, Ugwu Ekenedelichukwu David, Salaudeen Roqueb, Obafunmilayo David, Jimoh Fatai Abiodun, Idowu Adeola,Oladipupo Nurudeen, Olasoju Mohammed, Onipede Toheed, Bello Abdullahi, Olatunji Abiola, Ogunbayo Peter, Adeyemi Abraham Ismail, Toheed Oluwaseun, Abiola Mutiu, Shoneye Idowu, Badmus Farouk kayode, Ilyas Abubakri Olanrewaju, Oladeji Basit Babatunde and Ijiola Soliu Adewole.

Others are: Odewunmi Samuel Pelumi, Oyeniyi Telslim Olashile, Shogbamu Olatunbosun Lukeman, Adebanji Timilehin Michael, Bangbose Jonathan Olakunle, Ashore Damilare Godwin, Bello Tobiloba Abdullahi, Ogundeji Babaji Ibrahim, Bashir Ayodeji Toheed, Olaleye Biola Farudeen, Sunday Osunaiki Emmanuel, Adebowale Taofeeq Olamilekan, Babajide Oluwapelumi Bolaji, Oluyide Ridwan Olawale, Abdullahi Umar Farouq, Opeloyeru Kehinde Abdulwaheed, Adeola Olusegun Israel, Shittu Ganiyu Olamilekan, Abdullahi Narudeen Owolabi, Ganiyu Kudus Olawale, Biodun Okeowo Sunday, Aiyemidotun Moses Omolade, Alade Hammed Oluwatosin, Oladele Dolapo Temilope, Ogunrinde Gbenga Akanbi, Awobaju Koyinsola Damilare and Bello Uthman Olayithan. 

They will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.

Education: EDD1 Annual Award: Teachers Are Silent Heroes, Says TGPS, Bar. Solarin | AgegePulse Magazine

 

The Lagos State Education District I, Agege, has held its 14th Annual Merit Award for Teachers with Miss Adefemi Adeola Adedunke of Oke-Odo Senior High School, emerging as the Overall Best Teacher in the District.

Speaking during the event held at the Government Senior College Hall, Agege, the Tutor General/Permanent Secretary of Education District I, Mrs. Titilayo Solarin, said teachers' valuable roles in society can not be over-emphasised, describing them as “A special bred of people who have the unusual ability to change lives, ignite us in the most perfect way and mould us into what we are now; they are really our silent heroes”.

Mrs. Solarin explained that the merit award was initiated to ensure and enhance competitiveness and enhanced service delivery among teachers, pointing out that it is also in line with the Lagos State Government's policy of acknowledging and rewarding hard work, dedication, diligence, selflessness and excellence among the workforce.

The TG/PS highlighted some of the parameters considered in choosing the winners as creativity and innovation, mentoring and coaching, management abilities, excellence in contemporary scholarship of teaching and quality of examination outcomes.

“No nation can move forward and no system can succeed without great educators and administrators behind them, hence the reason for celebrating the great achievers that have gone the extra mile to achieve various feats”, she said.

Solarin also implored the teachers not to rest on their oars in ensuring quality education for students in the District.

In his remarks, Mr. Oluyinka Ogundimu, Chairman, House Committee on Establishment and Training, Lagos State House of Assembly, stressed that the essence of the award is to recognise staff personal contribution to the education pillar of the T.H.E.M.E.S. Agenda, noting that no Award can fully compensate the teachers’ sacrifices and impacts on the lives of the students and society as a whole.

Ogundimu urged teachers to understand the sensitivity of their roles, even as he tasked them to look beyond examination grades but also focus on inculcating values in their students to save society from future waste of resources.  

His words: “The teaching profession is both dangerous and critical because it involves human lives and the consequences of mismanaging this role may never be reversed. It is essential for the teachers to look beyond excellent examination results, and concentrate on inculcating values that would ensure that the students become respectable members of the society in future”.

He also appreciated the contributions of other stakeholders such as the Chairman, Orile-Agege Local Government Development Council, Mr. Sunday Babatunde, parents and the Old Students Associations for their efforts and visible impact on the schools in the district.

The Overall Best Teacher, Miss Adefemi Adeola Adedunke of Oke-Odo Senior High School, said teachers have been able to positively impact the lives of their students as a result of their determination to see each child as a person and not just a human body in a uniform.

She revealed how she has empowered several of her students with sewing machines among other things, some of which she got from her parents, who have been her major pillar of support and encouragement, adding that there is no student that is useless or cannot excel with proper guidance and someone to believe in them.

Adedunke, who is a product of Lagos State Model College, Badore, said she is always excited when she communicates with some of her students, who would have dropped out due to financial constraints, but had to rely on the vocational skills they acquired through her encouragement to sponsor themselves for the duration of their studies in higher institutions.

Other dignitaries present at the occasion include the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Mrs. Abosede Adelaja; Director­- General, Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA), Mrs. Abiola Seriki-Ayeni and other Tutors 

Operating Permit Initiative Will Boost Diaspora Confidence In Real Estate Investment- Sanwo-Olu's Special Adviser | AgegePulse Magazine

 

 The Special Adviser to Lagos State Governor on Housing, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka has affirmed confidence in the operation Permit being issued by the Agency for practitioners in the Real Estate Sector, saying that the permit issuance initiative will not only boost the Real Estate Investment for practitioners but will also encourage diaspora’s confident    in the Sector.

Special Adviser on Housing, Toke-Benson 

The Special Adviser expressed this view on Wednesday during an interview session with  Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN) Southwest Media Incorporation, at Alausa.

She explained that LASRERA, an Agency under the  State's Ministry of Housing was established to regulate Real Estate business transactions among Real Estate Practitioners, Property Developers and Facilitaty Managers and also checkmate all forms of fraudulent activities in the Real Estate sector.

Benson-Awoyinka said that the amended Bill of LASRERA establishing law that would soon be passed as Law by Lagos State House of Assembly will further sanitize Real Estate practices in Lagos State and project the State as a destination of choice for investment in Real Estate. 

She averred that the State's Real Estate sector has the potentials of  being a major source of investment opportunities for investors and add to revenue for the  State Government if the issue of public confidence in the sector is restored. 

  She stated that the proposed Bill of 2020 currently before the State's House of Assembly would protect investors, buyers and sellers and will also promote ease of doing businesses for the practitioners when it is finally passed and signed by Mr. Governor, Babajide Sanwo -Olu. 

The Special Adviser said that the registration of the practitioners by the Agency is an umbrella that is needed  by all persons in the Real Estate sector and the compilation of data on Real Estate developments would aid the State Government in planning around  complimentary infrastructure within the State. 

‘’With the Permit license that LASRERA is giving to Real Estate Practitioners/ Property Developers, individuals seeking the services of the sector can link or log on to www.lasrera.lagosstate.gov.ng  to transact business with registered practitioners in the State." Benson- Awoyinka stated

She urged residents who at one time or the other been duped by fake Real Estate Practitioners/Property Developers to report to the Agency’s office. 

According to her, the Agency is poised to ensure satisfaction by those seeking for accommodation in the State through mediation and amicable settlement without necessary approaching the court for redress.   

How Police Arrested 56 Suspected Armed Robbers, Cultists In Lagos | AgegePulse Magazine

The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu, has restated that the command will make Lagos State very hot for criminals, especially cultists, who terrorise the good people of the state.

The police boss re-echoed the command's readiness to tackle and decimate criminals in the state while confirming the arrest of fifty (50) suspected armed robbers and cultists at Imota, Igbokuta, Adamo and Emure in Ikorodu area of the state during a sting operation carried out by the Commissioner's of Police Strike Force between Friday 5th and Sunday 7th March, 2021.

Suspected cultists 

The thirty eight (38) male and twelve (12) suspects include Oladunni Abiodun, m, 20, Dosumu Oluwaseun,  22, Segun Adelaja, 29, Gbamila Iyabo, f, 26, wife of the Number 1 of Aye Confraternity in Igbokuta, arrested with one pump action loaded with 8 rounds of cartridges, Salisu Islamiyat, f, 29, wife of the Number 1 of Aye Confraternity in Emure, arrested with a locally-made pistol with some live cartridges, Abiodun Abbey, m, aka Oju Ogunle, alleged to have killed more than twenty two (22) people in Ikorodu area, and 44 others.

Other items recovered from them include guns, live ammunition and cartridges, assorted charms, berets with Confraternity logos, paraphernalia of office of Confraternity and some dangerous weapons.

The Commissioner of Police also confirmed the arrest of the six (6) suspected cultists at Ibeju-Lekki area of the state by the police operatives attached to Elemoro Division in compliance with directive of the Commissioner's of Police on constant raids of the criminals hideouts in Eti Osa Local Government Area of the state.

The suspects arrested include Adeyemi Hassan,m, Adesoye Yusuf, m, Yusuf Sadiku, m, Isaila Adebanjo, m, ex-convict who and leader of Aye Confraternity, Mosuru Ojo, m, and Tajudeen Ramon, m.

The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State,  CP Hakeem Odumosu, has put all Area Commnaders and Divisional Police Officers in the state on their toes to ensure that the state is rid of cultism, crimes and criminality. He further charged them to spread and embrace the principles of the Community Policing concept of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, NPM, mni, to have effective policing of their respective areas and the state at large

He has ordered for prompt Investigation and prosecution of the cases as necessary arrangements have been made by the Lagos State Government to consistently fast track judicial processes in the state.

I Never Instructed EFCC, CCB To Begin Fresh Case Against Tinubu - Malami | AgegePulse Magazine

  

Abubakar Malami (SAN), Attorney-General and Minister of Justice on Tuesday said he never instructed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC ) and Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) to institute a fresh case against Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, former governor of Lagos state and national leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Tinubu, Malami

“The office of the Attorney-General as you rightly know has not filed any action before any court in the land relating to Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. But then within the context of the law, as you rightly know, the EFCC and Code of Conduct Bureau are all statutory bodies that are vested with statutory powers to act within the context of the laws establishing them”.

“So, I am not in a position to give you a precise answer and I will suggest to you that you may consider inviting the chairman of EFCC or perhaps the chairman of Code of Conduct for elaborate answers associated with those charges if any has been filed by those agencies”.

“ I am not here in a representative capacity to speak for them neither in a defensive capacity for them. I will suggest you invite the heads of the agencies to shed more light”.

“But the office of the Attorney General and its arm which is the Director of Public Prosecution has not initiated any proceeding and no investigation has commenced at its instance from any of its agencies be it EFCC or Code of Conduct” he said.

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FG Tasks NSCDC On School Security | AgegePulse Magazine

 

The Federal Government has charged the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to immediately develop a robust scheme for school protection across the country in order to ensure the safety of children everywhere, especially within the school environs, from the incessant attacks by kidnappers and armed men.

The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola gave the charge on Monday, 1 March, 2021 in his Office in Abuja when he decorated Ahmed Abubakar Audi as the new Commandant- General of the NSCDC.

According to him, “children are a specially protected social category. They are innocent and at the same time vulnerable. They are as vulnerable to external circumstances as to their own wiles”. 

Aregbesola who expressed sadness over the incessant spate of violations and kidnappings in schools urged the NSCDC to continue to work in synergy with other security agencies with a view to immediately restore peace and security in the country, particularly within the school environment.

In his speech titled “Your moment to be a Hero”, the Minister reminded the new Commandant-General that he is mounting the saddle of this great organization at a very critical time in our dear nation with challenging security situations. 

He therefore informed him that it is going to be rough but that, as a motivational speaker once wrote, it is great challenges that produces heroes and men of history and thus advised him that he should continue to navigate diligently and triumphantly taking cognisance of the rigorous selection process that brought him into office, so as to ensure that he delivers on the mandate of the NSCDC in line with the policy thrust of the President Muhammadu Buhari Administration.

Ogbeni Aregbeslola further charged the leadership of the corps to develop a robust scheme that would not only check the menace in the schools, but also ensure the protection of critical national assets, such as pipelines, electricity pylons, stations and cables, telecommunication mast, cables and installations.

“Another scheme, like the Agro Rangers, should also be developed to cover full agriculture and offer protection to all categories of farmers. Protecting crop farmers and pastoralists is a matter of national food security”, he said.

Earlier in his welcome remarks, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Interior, Dr. Shuaib Belgore assured that the Ministry will continue to support the agencies under it to ensure that they deliver on their respective mandates which is the provision of internal security and citizenship integrity.

In his response, the new Commandant-General, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, Ahmed Abubakar Audi assured that the Corps under his watch, will among others, improve on institutional wellness and also leverage on proactive intelligence gathering in its operations, as this would bring to a barest minimum the asymmetric war now going on in the country.

The Commandant-General thanked President Muhammadu Buhari for giving him the opportunity to serve and commended his administration for its avowed commitment to the safety of lives and property. He pledged the NSCDC’s total commitment to the realization of its mandate.

Jubilation As Sanwo-Olu Unveils Pen Cinema FlyOver | AgegePulse Magazine

 

…Tinubu: ‘I’m Proud, Sanwo-Olu Has Shown Excellent Results’

Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu flanked by Gov. Sanwo-Olu and Obasa at theach official opening of Pen Cinema Bridge

…Five Arterial Roads Network Completed In Agege, Also Commissioned

The long-sought relief from choking vehicular gridlocks has finally come the way of residents in the Agege-Abule Egba axis of Lagos State. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, unveiled Pen Cinema Bridge and five arterial road networks in the area, formally opening the infrastructure for public use.

The commissioning marked fulfilment of another campaign promise made by Sanwo-Olu to residents, who daily endured pain in commuting within the axis in the last four years.

All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, had the honour to inaugurate the projects, which he described as “needed catalyst” for the resuscitation of economic activities on the axis.

The construction of the 1.4-kilometre long flyover was part of the recommendation at the Lagos Economic Summit (Ehingbeti) under ex-Governor Babatunde Fashola’s administration, as a strategic intervention to achieving significant traffic improvement in the densely populated area. The last administration created the right-of-way and set up the structural beams; Governor Sanwo-Olu substantially completed civil works on the bridge.

The imposing overpass ascends from Oba Ogunji Road and drops at Oke Koto area of Agege. The bridge also opens to the old Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway through Abule Egba.

Tumultuous crowd of joyous residents joined Gov. Sanwo-Olu and members of the State’s cabinet in handing over the bridge for public use.

The Governor described the delivery of the project as a “landmark progress” in the State Government’s drive towards eliminating bottlenecks causing suffocating gridlocks and relieving residents of stress associated with commuting on roads.

Sanwo-Olu said the two-pronged approach, which his administration deployed to deliver critical infrastructure, gave priority to continuation and completion of strategic projects, regular maintenance and construction of new ones in line with the State’s Strategic Transport Master Plan (STMP).

He said his Government decided to continue the project, because it was in tune with the first pillar of his administration’s T.H.E.M.E.S Agenda, which targets the provision of roads for expedited economic growth and seamless mobility.

He said: “I am delighted to stand before Lagosians today to celebrate the delivery of this landmark project, which again, reflects our administration’s belief in the principle of continuity in governance and demonstrates our commitment to the urgency of infrastructure development and the welfare of our people. The completion of this flyover and five network of roads sends a strong message about our determination to accelerate our futuristic vision for a world class transportation system complemented by a good network of roads for social and economic transformation.

“In order to address the challenge of huge traffic burden, the immediate past administration initiated and commenced the construction of a precast and pre-stressed reinforced concrete of 1.4km dual-carriage flyover and ramp, with road works across the Agege-Pen Cinema Intersection. As of May 2019 when this administration was inaugurated, this project was at about 20 per cent progress. With the delivery of this bridge, which is complemented with traffic signalisation and drainage channels, we have resolved the perennial traffic arising from huge human and vehicular movement from Agege-Pen Cinema Intersection towards Abule Egba, Fagba, Oke Koto and Iyana Ipaja.”

To achieve a quick turnaround in commuting on the bridge, Sanwo-Olu disclosed that his Government identified and reconstructed five strategic arterial roads with good connectivity to adjoining roads that could serve as alternative bypasses to other routes in periods of heavy traffic.

The Governor said since road transportation remained crucial to economic growth and physical development, he believed the project would inject more life into socio-economic activities of people living and doing business in the area.

He said: “A key outcome from the strategic execution of this magnificent Pen Cinema Flyover project is that our administration has again demonstrated the priority it accords to the wellbeing of our people. It is a true test of our commitment to the Greater Lagos vision and a reflection of the achievability of our audacious socio-economic goals. In the course of implementing this project, we created jobs for about 380 people including engineers, supervisors, artisans and others- a clear indicator of the nexus between infrastructure development and employment generation.”

Sanwo-Olu pledged that his administration would not relent in provision of infrastructure for coordinated and sustainable development that would help to improve the State’s performance on the Ease of Doing Business index.

Tinubu expressed confidence in Sanwo-Olu’s leadership, noting that the Governor had stabilised and brought Lagos back on a focused journey, despite economic turbulence occasioned by Coronavirus (COVID-19) and coordinated destruction of the State’s assets.

The APC National Leader, who described Sanwo-Olu as “a brilliant captain”, praised the collaboration between the executive and the legislative arms in the State.

He said: “This is a commendable achievement by Sanwo-Olu, who has further brought Lagos on the path of progress, given the economic resuscitation this infrastructure will bring on this axis and entire Lagos. May you continue to think and perform to demonstrate excellent results as you have done today.”

Special Adviser to the Governor on Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Aramide Adeyoye, said the axis on which the flyover is sited is one of the busiest in vehicular activities in Lagos, saying the bridge would bring back convenience to millions of residents commuting in the area.

She said: “The entire project consists of a dual carriageway, with a bridge component of two lanes with 3.65 cm width in either direction. The road component consists of service lanes on either side of the bridge with median, kerbs and walkways that are complete with signalised traffic system. There are junction improvements with LED streetlight features.”

Speaker, Lagos House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, who represents Agege in the Assembly, described Governor Sanwo-Olu as “a proactive, wonderful performer”, who always accomplishes any projects he promises.

The adjoining roads commissioned with the flyover are Iju Road, Oba Ogunji Road, Agunbiade Road, Oke Koto Intersection and Iyana Ipaja link road.

Police Storm Criminal Hideout In Mushin, Arrest 3 Kingpins, 7 Others | AgegePulse Magazine

 

·       Impound 29 motor cycles

CSP Yinka Egbeyemi and team

Lagos Police over the weekend stormed criminal hideouts in Mushin and arrested three kingpins and seven others just as it impounded 29 motor cycled as part of onslaught against criminals and lawlessness in the State.

 

The three kingpins and the seven suspects whose identity are still being kept under wraps as a result of continuing investigation were picked up in separate locations in Mushin on Saturday evening.

 

The arrest which was led by the Commander, Rapid Response Squad (RRS) CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi was a follow up to an earlier discrete  investigations by the squad’s Decoy Team to Eko Boys High School, Showunmii Street and Itire Road, all in Mushin.

 

The suspects who were screened by CSP Egbeyemi have made series of confessional statements, which the police are currently working on.

 

The operation was in keeping with the commitment of the Commissioner of Police, CP Hakeem Odumosu that there won’t be respite for perpetrators of crime in Lagos State.

 

The impoundment of 29 motor cycles on Friday evening was to reduce the reported incidences of traffic robbery and in enforcement of the restriction order of the State Government on the corridor for motor cyclists.

 

The motorcycles were impounded  on BRT lane in Ikeja Along and Ile Zik as well as Allen Junction, which are restricted routes for motorcycles.

CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi stated that those who flout the laws of the state would be made to face the full wrath of it.

 

 He disclosed that the enforcement of the restriction of motor cyclists would continue while stating that robbery in notorious spots on the corridor would reduce as soon the mode of escape for robbers in the area is taken away. 

 

 

Court bars Iyaloja, others from levying Computer Village traders | AgegePulse Magazine

 

A Lagos State High Court has barred Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, the daughter of All Progressives Congress leader, Bola Tinubu, from imposing levies on traders at the Computer Village, Lagos.

A Lagos State High Court has barred Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, the daughter of All Progressives Congress leader, Bola Tinubu, from imposing levies on traders at the Computer Village, Lagos.

The development comes over a year after Tinubu-Ojo, who is also the Iyaloja-General of Lagos State reportedly imposed leaders on the traders who then introduced new levies, a development which sparked a series of protests at the Computer Village.

Others who were similarly barred from imposing levies include: Mrs. Bisola Azeez, Mr. Adeniyi Olasoji, Nofiu Akinsanya, Tony Ikani and the Commissioner of Police in Lagos State.

Iyaloja-General, Folashade Tinubu, Ojo

The order is sequel to a fundamental human rights suit marked ID/9039MFHR/19 instituted against the five respondents by the five major stakeholders that represent the traders at the Computer Village.

The stakeholders representing the traders include: The Registered Trustees of Computer and Allied Products Dealers Association of Nigeria; Registered Trustees of Phone and Allied Product Dealers Association of Nigeria; and Registered Trustees of Phone Parts and Accessories Dealers Association of Nigeria.

Other applicants include: the Registered Trustees of Association of Caterers, Food and Drinks Vendors of Ogunbiyi Computer Village, Ikeja, Lagos; Registered Trustees of Ikeja Books, Stationeries and Computer Association and Azeez Olunrin.

The judgment, which was delivered by Justice Yetunde Pinheiro read in part, “I find that the 2nd and 3rd respondents’ imposition of levies on the applicants is illegal, null and void and therefore amounts to a violation of their fundamental rights.

“Accordingly, it is hereby ordered as thus: The first to fifth respondents by themselves, agents, levy collectors howsoever called are restrained from imposing levies and/or fines on the members of the 1st to 5th applicants at the Ikeja Computer Village in the Ikeja Local Government Area of Lagos State.”

In a letter titled, ‘Dear members, Our Court Victory against Iyaloja and Babaloja and Others in Computer Village, Ikeja’, the leadership of the Computer Village rejoiced over the judgment.

In the letter signed by its Chairman and Secretary-General, Timi Famoroti and Jerry Mba respectively, members were asked not to pay tax to Tinubu’s daughter or her representatives.

It read in part, “The implications of this landmark judgement is that the Iyaloja General, Chief Mrs. Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, Mrs. Bisola Azeez, And Mr. Olasoji Adeniyi or their representatives or agents cannot collect any form of dues, levies or fines from the members of Ikeja Computer Village Market. Any collection in this regard is illegal.

“We therefore urge you not to submit yourself to any form of payment, intimidation and extortion. It is your right to defend yourself and report to your leaders in case there is a violation of your fundamental human rights.

“Please ensure you document with concrete evidence and report any breach of your right to your leaders. This will help our legal action/s against any violators when necessary. We therefore urge every member to continue to pay your agreed dues to your various associations accordingly.”

Traders were also advised to pay their personal and company income, taxes, levies and others to the appropriate government agencies at the national, state and local governments when due.

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Lagos Panorama

LASRERA Solicits Support Of Real Estate Professionals To Curb Unethical Practices | AgegePulse Magazine

The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Housing, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, has appealed to practitioners in the real estate sector and the general public to join hands with the State Government to eliminate unethical practices in the real estate industry in order to ensure that perpetrators of dubious acts are dealt with in accordance with relevant provisions of the Law.

SA, Toke-Benson 

Benson-Awoyinka, delivering her keynote address as the Special Guest of Honour at the Alphacrux Real Estate Outlook Conference held virtually on Thursday, highlighted the efforts and activities of the State Government in the real estate sector, maintaining that if integrity is restored to the profession, more international investments would be attracted to the country and would be beneficial to many individuals in the State. 

She insisted that the Real Estate Market must be transparent for investors to show interest in the sector, stressing that the economic growth of any nation depends on the combined efforts of various individual business ventures, institutions, public and private bodies.

Appreciating the organisers of the event for recognising the efforts of the administration of Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu as it relates to Real Estate activities in the State, Benson-Awoyinka stated that the giant strides made by LASRERA within a short period is yielding the expected results, one of which is the increased awareness about the office.

Speaking on the relationship between LASRERA and the regulatory bodies in the real estate business, the Special Adviser said, “I am always quick to make this clarification at every gathering that involves relevant stakeholders in the built sector, that LASRERA was not established to assume the position of the existing professional regulatory bodies for Real Estate practitioners, rather, the agency intends to work with existing regulatory bodies to sanitise the sector.

“Basically, LASRERA came into being as a response to reported cases of fraudulent practices in the real estate sector. Constitutionally, the government exists for the purpose of protecting lives and property; it would be insensitive on the part of the government to ignore thousands of Lagosians who have at one time or the other fell victims to these fraudulent practices”, she stated. 

The Special Adviser averred that real estate remains an investment asset of choice and warned that buyers should be careful where they are investing their money in order to avoid unpalatable stories.

While citing the different initiatives from LASRERA, she expressed the hope that reported cases of fraudulent practices will be curtailed and genuine Practitioners will be able to render quality services to members of the public seeking real estate property within the State.

Alphacrux Real Estate Outlook Conference is an annual gathering of industry experts, developers, economists, and investors in the built industry to network, learn, share knowledge and discuss the business year.