We Must Give Adequate Information To Instil Public Confidence, SA Toke-Benson Charges Staff | AgegePulseMagazine

 

As a way of equipping its staff members with the requisite knowledge and increasing their capacity for best practices, the Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority (LASRERA), recently held a five-day in-house staff learning and development programme on Customer Service Professional Ethics and Practices.

Toke-Benson 

The purpose of the training, according to the Special Adviser to the Governor on Housing, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, was to build a team of well-trained and dedicated staff for the Agency. 

The Special Adviser said the training provided ample opportunity for the staff of LASRERA to review and reflect on the changes being witnessed by the Agency to sanitise the Real Estate Industry towards engendering best professional practices in the sector.

LASERA Staff members 

Benson-Awoyinka said, "As a team member of LASRERA, practitioners in the sector are bound to ask us any questions, lodge complaints and make different requests from us including the general public, hence the need for us to be prepared to provide clear answers to all these enquiries as much as possible. This is one of the benefits of this in-house training".

She emphasised the need to follow the template of a customer-friendly approach for effective delivery of the Lagos T.H.E.M.E.S. Agenda, especially the "Making Lagos a 21st Century Economy" pillar, under which the activities of the agency was conceptualised. 

In her words: "As representatives of this Agency, we must give adequate information needed to instil public confidence in our activities. We must maintain positive disposition when dealing with Real Estate Practitioners and the general public".

Expressing optimism that the training session will further build the ability of participants to drive the present administration's vision, the Special Adviser maintained that the agency has a mandate to safeguard and protect investments of stakeholders in the sector. 

One of the facilitators at the training session, Mr. Nduka Mba-Uzoukwu, who spoke on Customer Service Excellence, opined that sustaining the State Government's goals in service delivery would ensure a great experience for the stakeholders in the State's Real Estate Market.

He averred that customer experience across all service points must be excellent, adding that emotions must be guarded when dealing with stakeholders to achieve the Agency’s desired vision. 

In the same vein, the Chief Executive Officer, Customer-Focused Company Ltd, Mrs. Ope Wemi Jones, spoke on Sales and Customer Service training for the customer service representatives, while the Managing Consultant, Canadian Software Development Company, Mr. Akinyele Oladeji, explained the importance of LASRERA’S registration portal. 

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What You Need To Know About Lagos APC Local Government Poll | AgegePulse Magazine

  

All Progressives Congress (APC) has released the guidelines for aspirants contesting in its party for Chairmanship, Vice Chairmanship and Councillorship positions in the state’s forthcoming election which will be held on Saturday, July 24.

The party’s Caretaker Committee Chairman and the Caretaker Committee Secretary, Alhaji Tunde Balogun and Lanre Ogunyemi respectively, who made this known in the guidelines jointly signed on Monday, said that it was the duty of the party to provide guidelines for its members seeking to contest the election.

They noted that the guidelines would without prejudice conform with the provisions of the party’s constitution, the 2010 Electoral Act (as amended), the Nigerian Constitution, the Lagos State Local Government (Administration) Law and Guidelines of Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC).

“The party’s constitution prescribes that member’s name in the Register of Members shall be the prima facie evidence of valid registration as a member.

“Hence, the first requirement is that any aspirant on the platform of the party shall comply with this provision.

“The aspirant shall be a Nigerian citizen, registered member of the party, pays the prescribed fees and must not be a member of any other political party.

“All aspirants must submit the evidence of membership of the party, submit a demonstrable evidence of active party support and provide a portfolio of loyalty to the party and evidence of non-involvement in any anti-party activity,” the party leaders said.

According to them, all aspirants must sign the party’s code of conduct and the only aspirant cleared by the screening committee shall be eligible to stand election at the party’s primaries.

They added that every aspirant shall be present for scrutiny of all certificates that he or she laid claims to, noting that the screening committee shall take into consideration full information on an aspirant’s background such as education, political experience, team spirit and reputation.

They said that there shall be a five-man screening appeal committee that will be responsible for hearing of all appeals arising from the screening committee’s report.

The duo said that a disqualified aspirant might seek review of the screening committee’s decision by appealing to the State Caretaker Committee through the state caretaker chairman.

There shall be a State Electoral Committee (SEC) for Chairmanship or Councillorship nomination and the LGA/LCDA Electoral Committee who must be persons of proven integrity, they added.

The state caretaker committee said that all accredited party members from the ward shall be entitled to vote in a direct primary system for aspirants of their choice.

They said that sales and submission of party forms would hold between May 4 and May 11 while the screening of aspirants would start from May 13 and end on May 21.

According to them, all appeals shall be heard from May 22 to May 26 while the primaries for Chairmanship and Councillorship aspirants would hold on May 29.

The forms are expected to be purchased in the format below...

CHAIRMANSHIP: 

MALE: N2 million + (50,000 admin fee)

FEMALE: N1 million +  (50,000 admin fee)

 COUNCILLORSHIP: 

MALE: N500,000 + (50,000 admin fee)

FEMALE: N250,000 +  (50,000 admin fee)

YOUTH UNDER 40 YEARS AND BELOW:                      50%  +  (50,000 admin fee)

The party stated further that there shall not be a separate fee for Vice-Chairman.

As part of its goal to carry everyone along, the form is free for physically challenged aspirants, but he/she shall pay an administrative fee of N50, 000 for Chairmanship and N5,000 for Councillorship aspirants respectively.

2021 Council Election: Reason For My Councilorship Aspiration, Prince Adewale Rasheed Ashade | AgegePulse Magazine

 

The Councilorship Aspirant of APC in in Ward F, Agege LG Prince Rasheed Adewale Ashade has stated the real reason he was vying for the post of Councilor in Ward F, Agege 

Read his message below:

Prince Rasheed Adewale Ashade 

"My Aspiration for the post of Councilor of Ward F  comprising of Keke, Ogba and Sango Agege.. 

I, Prince ASHADE RASHEED ADEWALE, a student of Young Brains and St.  Joseph Secondary School, of Ogba Ashade community, Ward F Constituency in Agege. 

I am a young, dynamic and versatile of ideas to effect positively in my community. 

As an undergraduate student of Public Administration in Lasu, i love meeting new people of innovative ideas, and pertaking in all forms of community development projects. 

I will like to be part of the new initiative of getting involve in quality participatory of grassroot  politics.

 As a saleable candidate, I will like to inspire and represent our great party in the next coming local government election as the party flag bearer, for the Councilor Representing Ward F, while promising to condole myself to the rules and regulations that guide the party.

Also to impact my community through some legislative business and other interventions that will improve the quality life of the people I represent".

My submission!!! 

* Quality Representation and participation at the Legislative business 

* Team work amongst other legislators to foster people oriented policies positively 

* Periodic Engagement of our people in Ward F

* Youth /Women Empowerment activities 

* Social Engagement and Sport Development

JS Babatunde To Employ 600 Youths Through N50m Agricultural Projects In Orile Agege | AgegePulse Magazine

 

The Executive Chairman, Orile-Agege Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Lagos State,  Johnson Babatunde, has vowed that the council has projected about N50 million agricultural projects for 600 youths.

JS Babatunde 

Babatunde fielding AgegePulse and a other Newsmen recently stated that the project would create jobs for unemployed youths in the area.

He said his plan was to establish “Orile-Agege Village’’ in the neighbouring state where no fewer than 600 youths from the LCDA would be empowered in the agriculture sector.

According to him, the project will involve cash and arable crops and poultry farming, while some sectors will focus on livestock production.

“This development will force the food price to go down, as things are costly nowadays, because we have failed to do the needful.

“If our leaders can rise up to their responsibilities, the cost of living will be reduced,” Babatunde said.

The council chief said he planned to engage youths from Orile-Agege in the agricultural projects, with 100 youths per ward in the LCDA and empower them in “Orile Agege Village”.

He said, “If from LCDA, I can get N50 million for them to start the projects with proper supervision, I think it will open our eyes, and the development will go a long way to help youths and the economy at large.”

Babatunde said that youths involved would be able to access some external financial facilities from Agricultural Development Bank, Bank of Industry and Central Bank of Nigeria.

The chairman also said the project would go a long way in helping interested youths to become self-reliance, assist economy of the village and major towns through sales of the farm produces.

“Through this project, the village involve will be developed socially and economically,’’ the chairman said.

He said further that agricultural project would focus on poultry feed through large cultivation of maize and other crops use for livestock feeds.

“Very soon, this project will start yielding positive result; we must be selfless in serving the people and, youths, especially must not be neglected in any society,” JS Babatunde advised.

Breaking: Lagos Assembly suspends 3 council chairmen over alleged disobedience | AgegePulse Magazine

  

The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday suspended three local government council chairmen over alleged disregard for the guidelines governing their activities.

The House said it can no longer continue to watch while the council chairmen stubbornly flout the state's local government guidelines.

The affected chairmen were named as Ogidan Mukandasi Olaitan of the Lekki LCDA, Suleiman Jelili of Alimosho local government area and Tajudeen Ajide of the Surulere local government area.

Their suspension was unanimously approved by members of the House in a voice vote with no opposition shortly after Hon. Bisi Yusuff (Alimosho 1) raised a complaint against Olaitan.

Yusuff who is the chairman of the House Committee on Commerce and Industry narrated to his colleague how allegedly rude Olaitan had been.

He complained that Olaitan even accused the lawmakers carrying out an oversight function on a memorandum of understanding in relation to the issue that arose from a resettlement programme in Lekki of being ignorant of their jobs.

He further said the council chairman had total disregard for those in his domain who he was elected to govern.

According to him, his action, even as a lawyer, was an insult to true governance and respect for the authority.

Supporting Yusuff, another lawmaker, Hon. Fatai Mojeed (Ibeju-Lekki 1), named Jelili and Ajide as having issues against them that are being investigated.

He urged his colleagues to suspend the chairmen pending the outcome of the investigations and to serve as deterrent to others.

The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. (Dr) Mudashiru Obasa, while speaking on the issue, noted that the House had received petitions from many councillors in the state against sitting chairmen.

Speaker Obasa said the House cannot continue to watch while council chairmen flout the laws they were supposed to uphold.

"Total disregard for the local government guideline is something that should not be tolerated.

"We cannot continue like this. We can't be breeding monsters in our local government councils," Obasa said.

The Speaker added that it would not be ideal to gloss over the issue as it would be creating a precedence of disobedience to the law by council chairmen especially at a time the state is planning elections for new council chairmen.

"This will also serve as a deterrent. We have received many petitions from councillors," Obasa lamented.

The Speaker directed the Clerk of the House, Barr. Olalekan Onafeko to write to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and others concerned about the decision of the House.

Agege Int'l Trade Fair To Host Over 500 Vendors With 50% Discount On Products, Says Tiley Kuti ...We'Re Ready To Host Biggest Tradefair in Mainland - Egunjobi

 

 

The success of the maiden edition of Agege International Tradefair which was held at the NYSC Camp has brought about market hub of products and services in Agege and Lagos at large. 

It is not gainsaying that AITF will be one of the leading products exhibition platform in Lagos  Mainland following the success recorded recently.

Tiley Kuti addressing newsmen

The Brand Strategist and convener, Folahan Omotileolawa revealed the ideas and socio-economic benefits of the Tradefair to AgegePulse  and other media houses at the Press Conference held at Agege Stadium on Thursday. 

According to him, Agege International Tradefair is an innovative tool designed and developed to help the common entrepreneur in Lagos state thrive.

"Our Vision is to create the largest discount market in the whole of Lagos state, with major focus on Lagos mainland. We are on a mission to Re-write the history of Trade and commerce in Lagos state". 

AgegePulse learnt that the in 2019, when the first edition was held at NYSC camp, which recorded great success with about 200 vendors with about 10,000 visitors pitching across the state.

"Based on our experience we have decided to put together a power packed event for our 2021 edition.

"Our aim is to host 500 vendors with over 50,000 visitors daily, this year edition would feature in person and virtual attendance, so people from all over the world would be watching. And can order for any product from anywhere in the world. We would also be providing an instant 50% discount on delivery within Lagos state.

In a statement the Executive Chairman of Agege Local Goverment Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi who was ably represented by his SA on Media and Strategic, Mr. Rotimi Sulyman said, the this 2nd Edition of the Tradefair would open Agege into many business opportunities both locally and internationally.

As a Goverment we are ready to deploy available resources to ensure this year edition witness another great success, noting that the council would also be playing a vital role in placing Agege as one of the BusinessHub and Central Business District in Lagos and Nigeria at large. 

Egunjobi commended the organiser for the beautiful idea behind the initiative. 

Recall,  the council chairman partners Abeokuta Chamber of Commerce under the leadership of Iyalode Alaba Lawson to boost commerce and industry in Agege. 

Anthony Oneya (SSA to Kano State Governor on Lagos Affairs), Mrs. Sumbo Adeoye, comedians Emini Oba, Black Camaru and others were all present  at the briefing.

It was also noted that a  week long event is slated to kick off July 13-19 2021 at the prestigious Agege Stadium. From 8am-7pm daily.

Below are the Higlight of the 7 days Family event:

1st day is a business master class for all our vendors to learn practical innovative idea on how to take your business to the next level, during and after the fair.

2nd day is the official opening ceremony of the market which will be opened by the Speaker Lagos state House of Assembly, Hon.Mudashiru Obasa, Iya loja General Folashade Tinubu, alongside other dignitary.

It will also feature special performance from our brand ambassador Black Camaru and Emini Oba and music performance by Gospel Sensation Testimony Jaga.

The 3rd day is Arewa day which is a special day for us to celebrate the bilateral commercial relationship between the Lagos and Northern part of Nigeria with Kano state in focus.

The 4th – 7th day will feature Fashion Runway parade, Special daily activities for Cooking Competition, Djing Competition, Hair Styling Competition, music, comedy, dance and games with loads cash prize giveaways daily.

In respective of the numbers of your vendors a trade exhibition can only said be successful when vendor make big sales, so we are focused on how all our vendors will get return on their investments.

To ensure maximum publicity for our vendors we have outlined major publicity strategy as follows

We have partnered with LASAA (Lagos state signage and advertising Agency) so as to get good numbers of billboard around the state

We have partnered with over 20 media house including (TV, Radio, and Print Media)

BRT bus/ Danfo/ Marwa will be branded

We are also in partnership with all Local government in the states and CDA and CDC in Lagos state so as to make sure the news goes round the state.

We are also partnering with over 100 churches and mosque around Lagos state

We have also created a special activation team that will be on the street of Lagos to invite our target customers once its two weeks to the fair. Our Activation team would be visiting over 100 estate residence with the state

We will also be working with a lot of online influencer to drive sales online like Black Camaru & Emini Oba, the Cute Abiola, Jigan Babaoja, Woli Agba and IPM Crew, Tunde Ednut amongst other Actors, actress and A-list artist will also trend this event online.

With the full support of CSP Yinka Egbeyemi, the Commander Lagos Rapid Response Squad, we have been able to save guard our customers and vendor property. Also all police station surrounding Agege are fully involved in the security process to ensure maximum safety of everybody during the fair.

As our usual tradition we will be having a Free Medical/ free drug stands for children and kids, also we will be giving out free stand to book vendors. This is because we want them to sell at a very discounted price so as to encourage reading culture amongst the youths.

We are using this medium to call on the government parastatals incharge of trade, commerce and industry in the state to really sit down to look at how they can lend a support for tradefair organizers.

It will go a long way in boosting trade and commerce in the state. It will also reduce unemployment.

We are using this medium to call on all small, medium and large scale business to come partner with us

To either book a stand or sponsor any special day of the fair.

 You can book a stand on our website at www.AgegeTradefair.com or call 08038508745

For sponsorship consideration you can send a mail to communication@agegetradefair.com

I also want to say a Big thank you to all our special guest on the hightable, all the media team that came to support us and a special thank you to 

Acquired YouthFarmland Will Decimate Youths Unemployment Says LG Chair | AgegePulse Magazine

Mr Johnson Babatunde, Chairman, Orile Agege Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Lagos State, says it has acquired 10 Acres of farmland for youths in the council area to farm.

Babatunde said in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos, that the farmland was given as gift to the Youth Body, National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Orile Agege chapter, for its members to farm.

Orile Agege Farmland

“The gesture was in fulfillment of our promises to NYCN Orile Agege chapter, for diversification and investment in agriculture.

“We approved the take-off of the planting of maize, vegetables and Animal Husbandry  on 10 Acres of land acquired for youths.

“We will meet the executive of NYCN to kick start the agriculture programme,” he said.

The LCDA chairman said: “This project is one of the best projects that will touch a large number of active youths within the council area and also decimate the unemployment challenges in our dear community.

“Youths that are ready to work should see this as an opportunity to start the good journey of life.”

He advised them to be proactive, saying that the project should cut across youths within the various wards in the council area.

Babatunde also urged youths not to pay lip services to the recycling programme put in place by his administration.

He appealed to youths to put in their best to get rid of plastic waste from their community under the programme of “Turning Waste to Wealth”.

Babatunde also urged the youth to use the opportunity to be engaged in productive economic activities for positive turnaround of the community.

He, however, encouraged them to set a record that would make youths in Orile Agege LCDA to be pacesetter of youths development.

Ramadan: Lead Exemplary Life As The Holy Quran Teaches - Arabian Sheik, Lagos Perm-Sec. | AgegePulse Magazine

Don’t recite, memorise Quran only, let it reflect in our lives - 

....Lagos Island Zone emerged first in Education District III Quran quiz.  

Left: TGPS, EDD3,  Dr. Yinka Ayandele 

As muslim faithfuls continue to observe Ramadan Kareem this period.

The Lagos State Permanent Secretary of Education District III, Dr. Yinka Ayandele has urged Muslims to lead exemplary life as the Holy Quran teaches. 

Ayandele made this call during the year 2021 EDUCATION DISTRICT III, FALOMO IKOYI. annual Ramadan lecture for Students and Staff, held at Syrian Mosque, Ikoyi. 

Dr. Yinka Ayandele 

In her welcome address, the Permanent Secretary said that Ramadan is not just to fast, but a period to move closer to God and strive to ensure that our morals are in line with the will of God. 

Urging that this period calls for re-evaluation of our deeds with God and mankind in the last one year.

Dr. Ayandele is optimistic that every supplication made for the greater Lagos State under Gov. Babajide Sanwo-olu led administration and for Nigeria at large shall manifest. 

The Guest speaker, Chief Imam Syrian mosque, Ikoyi, Sheik Shami Nushi Shami, while delivering his lecture said that it's not sufficient enough to memorize or recite Quran without its reflection in our lives.

Speaking further on the topic: Ramadan: The Hope in times of despair" noted that in ramadan there's hope and necessity to show love to mankind as Quran teaches.

He revealed that embracing the doctrines in the Quran will bring solutions to current challenges in the world.

The Arabian Imam called for unity amongst Muslims irrespective of their countries, saying that God is concern with the hearts not the races.

He added that successes are assured when characters and  conducts are in line with the doctrines in the Quran.

The program also featured Quran recitation competition by Students from each zone in the District; Balogun Firdaous from Lagos Island; Jimoh Habeeb from Ibeju-Lekki; Adeniran Ashraf from Eti - Osa and Lawal Abdulateef from Epe were the semi finalists. 

After the impressive presentations by the contestants, Balogun Firdaous from King Ado Senior School, Lagos Island emerged first.

There were prizes for all the contestants.

The program had the presence of Imams of Suyrian mosque, Ikoyi, Sheik Ala Sayeed, Sheik Mahmud Shafts, Ustaz Sulaimon Kone, Ustaz Ibrahim Omokewu Gbogbo Alfa, Chairman, Nigerian Union of Teachers' Eti-Osa, Mrs Taibat Abasido, Ancopps Representatives, Mutant representative.

Three Policemen Arrested For Extorting LASU Student Of N153,000 | AgegePulse Magazine

 

Three policemen, who allegedly extorted the sum of N153,000 from a student of the Lagos State University, Hezekiah Oluwaponmile, at gunpoint have been arrested.

The policemen allegedly accosted the victim while he was on his way to Abeokuta from Ibadan and demanded N1m from him.

The incident happened on Saturday, April 24, 2021, on the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway.

The victim alleged that the policemen, who were on stop-and-search duty on the expressway stopped his vehicle and ordered him to alight.

According to him, the cops forced him out of the vehicle and asked him what he was doing for a living.

Oluwaponmile said, “I told them that I was a student of LASU. They told me to unlock my phone, but I refused; they threatened to kill me if I did not cooperate with them. They brought out a shocker, so I obliged.

“They asked me how many bank accounts I had and how much was in each of them. I told them I had two accounts with GTB and Union Bank. So, I opened my phone due to the threat from them and upon going through it, I was asked to pay the sum of N1m, but I told them I did not have up to that amount.

“Later on, they asked me to open my bank app, where they saw a balance of N288,000 and told me that they would collect N250,000 out of it without telling me what I did wrong.

“I begged them that I needed the money for some things, but they insisted on collecting N150,000.

“Then they asked me to give them my Automated Teller Machine card; I denied having one, so they took me to a Paga (Point of Sale) shop, which they have a connection with.

“The Paga man collected a fee of N3,000 after negotiating from N5,000. On a final note, I did a transfer of N153,000.”

When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, confirmed the incident.

Oyeyemi said, “We heard about the issue and those policemen have been arrested.

Lagos Education District I Students Emerge Winners At Maltina School Games Competition | AgegePulse Magazine

 

The Honourable Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo, has attributed the high performance of public school students in various competitions to the massive investment of the State Government in the education sector.

2nd left: TGPS, Lagos Education District I 

Mrs. Adefisayo disclosed this at the official prize presentation by the Nigeria Breweries, makers of Maltina, to the students of Ijaiye Housing Junior and Senior Secondary School as well as Euba Junior Secondary School, who won different events at the recently concluded competition, just as the Lagos State Team also emerged overall Best State with 21 Gold, 15 Silver and Five Bronze Medals.

The Commissioner, represented at the event by the Tutor General/Permanent Secretary Education District I, Mrs. Titilayo Solarin, appreciated the initiative of the Nigeria Breweries for the bountiful incentives and reward to the students who have distinguished themselves and made the State proud.

She said the Lagos State Government has evolved a system to identify brilliant students with hidden talents in order to nurture them with necessary support and guidance, so as to help unleash their potentials at National and International Competitions.

In her words: “Lagos State students are gifted and as a State, we have continued to create various means of harnessing, exposing and showcasing these brilliant minds to the world”.

She, however, solicited for more collaboration and support for the State government from corporate organisations and private stakeholders in actualising the major goals and objectives of the current administration in the education sector.

Presenting the cash gifts to the respective recipients, the Portfolio Manager, Non-Alcoholic Drinks, NB Plc, Mrs. Kehinde Kadiri, noted that she is inspired by the bunch of talents in Lagos State Schools and urged the winners to continue to strive to be the best always.

She lauded the State Government’s proactive response to the competition in all ramifications, commending the judges and participants of the maiden edition of the Maltina School Games.

In the Senior Category, Ojo Joy of Ijaiye Housing Estate Senior Secondary School, who won the first position in 100, 200 and 4x100 Metres, received a cash prize of N500,000 and an additional N1,000,0000 for emerging as overall best athlete, while in the Junior Boys Category, Okon Moses of Euba Junior Secondary School, Mushin got a cash prize of N500,000 for winning gold medals in 400, 4x100 and silver medal in 100 metres.

For the Junior Girls Category, Anifowoshe Sikirat of Ijaiye Housing Estate Junior High School won N500,000 for clinching the gold medals in 100m and 4x100m. Also a cheque of N5,000,000 was presented to Ijaiye Housing Estate Senior Secondary School under Education District I for emerging as Overall Best School in the competition.

Dignitaries at the award presentation include the Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary, Education District VI, Mrs. Okelola Oludara; President, Nigeria School Sports Federation, Mrs. Olabisi Joseph; representative of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Mr. Babatunde Omibekun and representative of the Executive Chairman, Lagos State Sports Commission, Mrs. Oluyomi Oluwasanmi among others.

GAC adopts direct primaries to elect APC’s candidates for Lagos Council Poll | AgegePulse Magazine

 

The Lagos State Gorvernor’s Advisory Council (GAC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has adopted direct primaries to elect candidates for the party in the forthcoming Local Government Council Elections.

BY TAYO ADERINOLA

The Lagos State Gorvernor’s Advisory Council (GAC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has adopted direct primaries to elect candidates for the party in the forthcoming Local Government Council Elections.

Lagos Panorama was realiably informed that the resolution was reached yesterday  after the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) had earlier announced that the Council Elections to elect Council Chairmen, Vice Chairmen and Councillors for the 20 Local Governments Area Councils ( LGAC) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDA) will hold in July 2021.

The Apex body of the APC in Lagos State has also fixed June 18-25 for the primaries. So all aspirants were advised to commence lobbying on every card carrying party members.

Also at the GAC meeting, the Speaker of Federal House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila was pronounced as a full and leading member of the Lagos GAC.

The GAC is the apex political decision making body in Lagos State with the party’s National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Chairman.

Ramadan Package: Why We gave Out Food packages To Agege LG Residents, Says Sola Osolana | AgegePulse Magazine

 

The recently  suspended Agege LG Supervisor Work and Infrastructure, Hon. Sola Osolana has revealed the rationale behind the gesture of his foundation which distributed over 500 Food Packages to Agege residents recently.

Sola Osolana Foundation food package

Osolana who is the Chairman of an NGO, Sola Osolana Foundation stated in a media chat with AgegePulse Magazine and Other Media houses revealing why he has decided to give back to the community that made him.

According to him, each food package comprises of Rice, Semovita, Garri, Milo,  Milk etc.

Beneficiary 

"Through Sola Osolana Foundation, and as the slogan implies, "Impacting Lives", we have resolved  to come up with ideas and programmes that will bridge the nutritional food deficit in  our dear community".

"We will soon organise other intervention programmes on Education, Health, Youth Empowerment, Capacity Building and Financial Freedom for our youths to complement the effort of the government".

As for Ramadan, Prophet Mohammed (SAW) says, Allah Gives this reward even to those who give a sip of milk to a fasting man." This signifies the virtue of charity with all its types and forms. 

Those who give charity in Ramadan and increase their charities therein have followed the example of the Prophet  sallallaahu  `alayhi  wa  sallam ( may  Allah exalt his mention ) and realized the virtue.

"Ramadan period is a season to give and share. So it's an opportunity for the foundation to give out food packages  during this period to our Muslims faithful as part of our social care and responsibility".

This is where we drew our inspiration as Ramadan teaches charity and love", Osolana concluded.

Recall, in early 2021, Sola Osolana Foundation was the major sponsor of Elephant Club of Ogba as the club unveiled the newly renovated 6-blocks of classrooms and donation of over 100 furniture to Akilo Primary School in Agege.

Ooni To Confer Lagos Female Business Tycoon, Toyin Kolade, Iyalaje Oodua Title | AgegePulse Magazine

 

Right Ooni and Toyin Kolade

Palace of the Ooni of Ife(Ile Oodua) in Ile-Ife has announced the decision of the Ooni of Ife, Arole Oduduwa Olofin Adimula, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, to confer the prestigious chieftaincy title; THE IYALAJE OODUA on the Global Coordinator of the Annual AJE Festival & Lagos based international business tycoon cum philanthropist, Princess(Dr) Oluwatoyin Kolade.

Toyin Kolade 

The announcement was expressed in a statement by Comrade Moses Olafare, Director of Media & Public Affairs, Ooni's Palace which he made available to journalists on Wednesday. 

Princess Kolade's profile as a benevolent and successful major player in the Nigeria private business sector who started as a petty trader in her home town of Ilesa in the State of Osun about 35 years ago, her involvement in the promotion of the rich Yoruba cultural values, her countless humanitarian services, her virtuous character of a disciplined family woman and her unfaulted respect for the royal institutions qualified her for the prestigious title of Iyalaje Oodua.

"Aside from her unquantifiable efforts in the promotion of cultural activities in Ile-Ife and Yorubaland, the colossal contributions of Princess Kolade towards the revival of the ancient Aje festival which has today gained tremendous global limelight cannot be overemphasized".

"Today, 'Aje' festival which is the celebration of the diety of commerce, markets, wealth and prosperity is as prominent as any festival one can be proud of in Africa because of Princess Toyin Kolade's superlative coordinating capacity driven by dedication and patriotism as a proud descendant of Oduduwa." Olafare said. 

In fulfillment of his cultural/tourism revolution agenda for Yoruba people and the lager Oodua race worldwide, Ooni Ogunwusi who is regarded as the Traditional Head of the Oduduwa Race worldwide in 2017 appointed Princess Toyin Kolade as his Cultural Ambassador in charge of AJE festival, with the responsibility to attract global acceptance for the annual celebrations of AJE deity, one out of the 401 deities who had populated the first dynasty of mankind known as IFE OODAYE thousands of years ago.  

Advancing the cause of Aje festival as assigned, Toyin Kolade has so far successfully coordinated 5 editions of the annual celebrations in Ile-Ife hugely participated by local and foreigners. She also in September 2019 led a team to launch Aje festival in Brazil hosted by the City Parliament in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil where received awards of excellence for herself and for the Ooni from the Government of Rio De Janeiro. 

According to Olafare, a date in the month of July shall be announced soon by the palace for the traditional rites and other activities for the installation ceremony at the ancient city of Ile-Ife believed to be the source and natural headquarters of the Oduduwa race globally.

#Ramadan: Sola Osolana Foundation Sets to Distribute Over 500 Food Packs To Agege LG Residents | AgegePulse Magazine

 #Ramadan: Sola Osolana Foundation Sets to Distribute Over 500 Food Packs To Agege LG Residents.

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Shaykh Garu lives on as children organized 30 years remembrance | AgegePulse Magazine

 

Remembering the departed souls is very important and appreciated by Almighty Allah, this is the reason why children of a prominent Islamic scholar known as Shaykh Muhammad Awwal Atanda Busairy popularly called Shaykh Garu organized a special prayer and public lecture in remembrance of the beloved father who passed on 30 years ago (1991).

Sheikh Sulaiman Farouq, Guest Lecturer 

Family, friends and associates of Garu Family came out in their large number to celebrate the pious Shaykh who had impacted so many lives during his life time. Prominent Islamic scholars such as Shaykh Sulaimon Faruq Onikijipa, Shaykh Labib, Shaykh Al Muqtar Onikunkewu, Shaykh Muslihudeen Abiodun Kalejaye, Shaykh Jamiu Ajadi Sinusi (Ami Olohun), among other personalities also graced the occasion that was on held on 3rd of April, 2021 at Eduland School, Egbeda. 

Late Sheikh Garu Sons

The Guest Lecturer at the event, Shaykh Sulaimon Faruq Onikijipa while delivering his lecture said as parents has roles to play on their children so also children also has roles to play on their parents saying parents must fulfill their roles first. According to him, the father must ensure he find a suitable mother for his unborn children by getting married to the right partner, give his children good and lovely names as well as educating them, which Shaykh Garu fulfilled on his children.

Shaykh Faruq said children roles on parents can be classified into two (2); the roles they must play while their parents are alive and after their demise. Children must be kind to their parents, obey them, be submissive to them, spend on them, do not harm them, and defend them while alive. Children must pray for their parents, give alms on their behalf, unite their family, and respect their friends after their demise. 

According to him, children who do all the above to his or her parents will receive the following as rewards from Almighty Allah; long life, wealth, favour of God as well as forgiveness from Almighty Allah. He then commended Garu children for celebrating their father and pray that Almighty Allah will reward them abundantly. 

Shaykh Labib in his speech, described Shaykh Garu as great Islamic scholar worthy of emulation, he said if anyone associate him or herself with him or follow with one mind, such person will surely acquire qualities such as; contentment, access to hajj, ability to preach, mediation and popularity saying he went to his first hajj in 1977 through Shaykh Garu. 

Source: Community Gist

Shaykh Onikunkewu described him as a prominent Islamic scholar during his lifetime that people in Oke Kura, Ilorin always want him to be their Guest Speaker in all their Maolid Nabbiy or any special event. He applauded Shaykh Garu children for putting event like this together to celebrate their father.

Education: Lagos Introduces Initiative To Enhance Students' Performance In EDD1, Agege| AgegePulse Magazine

 

The Lagos State Government, through the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Education, has introduced a technology intervention programme tagged "STEAM" to the State's Education sector. 

The Tutor General/Permanent Secretary, Barrister Margaret Solarin, stated that the STEAM initiative, an acronym for ‘Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics', which kicked off on Monday at the Education District I in Agege, is aimed at aiding the performance of students in both internal and external examinations.

L-R: 3rd, Lagos Commissioner for Education,  2nd, Barrister Solarin, TGPS, EDD1

Solarin said, "In a bid to work successfully with the State Government in actualising its plans for our teachers and students to excel, we at the District Level have keyed into this special intervention programme which will help to put in place needed requirements for our students to excel and perform better".

She extended her appreciation to all the technical partners who are ready to give the district maximum support in the supplies of the gadgets and enabling environment needed. 

The Senior Special Adviser to the Governor on Education, Mrs. Adetola Salau, explained that the State Government is harnessing every laudable initiative that would aid a better performance of students in external examinations, stressing that 'STEAM'' was one of such initiatives. 

She said that her office has entered into a partnership with the United States of America and German Embassies in order to have a very formidable team for the intervention programme and achieve better WASSCE results from the students in subsequent examinations. 

According to her, the focus emanated from the statistics of students performance in WASSSCE and the need to focus on some critical areas which would be covered under the STEAM initiative. 

She harped on teaching methodology that is dynamic and in tandem with the present-day realities, adding that teaching in a way that provokes creativity and new ideas should be encouraged as against teaching in abstract.  

The SSA pointed out that Lagos, and by extension Nigeria, has a lot of human resource potentials such as the students, and it is expected that they would be adequately nurtured and tutored by their teachers.

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PIX : (L-R) A Cultural Specialist, Ibrahim Aliu, the Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary of Education District I, Barrister Titilayo Solarin; Senior Special Assistant on Education, Mrs. Adetola Salau and the State Coordinator, Policy Adviser, Technology, Mrs. Chinazor Okoye during the event.

Security Operatives, Law Enforcement Agencies To Wear Body Cam in Lagos | AgegePulse Magazine

 

• ‘Initiative Will Enhance Safety, Boost Investors’ Confidence’ - Governor

 

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, rolled out a groundbreaking plan for the enhancement of security and safety in Lagos State. The Governor approved a mass training for the State’s law enforcement personnel on the use of body worn cameras, ahead of the deployment of the digital tools for security operations across the State.

The three-day training, which will commence in May, will be facilitated by the State’s Law Enforcement Training Institute (LETI), headed by Prince Oyekan Falade. After the training, all State-funded law enforcement officers will be commissioned to wear body cameras for their operations.

Sanwo-Olu said the move would improve transparency and accountability in the activities of law enforcement agencies, and put the State Government in a better position to respond to security challenges in real time.

Provision of adequate security, the Governor said, is a key pillar of his administration’s T.H.E.M.E.S. agenda, stressing that the initiative reflected his Government’s resolution to ensure Lagos remained secure for residents and investors.

He said: “I am pleased to inaugurate the use of body-worn cameras by law enforcement officers in Lagos and this is a groundbreaking move to enhance safety in the State, as well as increase transparency and accountability in the activities of our law enforcement agencies. Lagos State has strategically set the pace among other States in Nigeria to launch the use of body worn cameras by law enforcement officers.

“The security challenges in different parts of the country are worrisome, but with proactive action, the use of modern technological tools, and a mix of well-trained and intelligent officers, we will successfully combat many of these challenges. With body-worn cameras, our law enforcement officers are better equipped to protect lives and properties, thereby, making Lagos safer for us all.”

Sanwo-Olu said the launch of the body-worn cameras would take the Government a step closer towards fulfilling its security agenda, stressing that the introduction of devices to frontline security team and officers would enhance their productivity and professionalism, while also fast-tracking law enforcement process.

The cameras, the Governor pointed out, will help the State Government check abuse of power and excesses by security personnel, while also improving the safety and accountability of officers, who will use the devices for evidence sharing and intelligence gathering.

“I am hopeful that all officers will optimise the cameras that will be assigned to them for the furtherance of justice and improvement of the law enforcement process. Our Government will continue to prioritise the welfare of our law enforcement officers whose pivotal efforts we acknowledge in the entrenchment of a safe city,” Sanwo-Olu said.

Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice, Mrs. Khadijat Shittabey, applauded the Governor for approving the initiative, stressing that the body worn cameras would help the ministry in the administration of justice.

She said: “The cameras will also help to enhance professionalism on the part of the law enforcement agents, provide digital evidence of events and provide additional means of protection for officers. The cameras will be used to establish guilt or innocence of officers when confronted with allegations of wrongdoing.”

Falade, after demonstrating the operation of the camera on the Governor, said 7,000 officers will be trained in the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS), Lagos Neighborhood Safety Corps (LNSC), and the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC).

The training, LETI boss disclosed, will be done in 26 batches to reduce crowding of the training centre.

LETI was established in 2013 through an Executive Order, to set standards for recruitment of law enforcement agents, training and development of the officers.

70 per cent of farmers in Ibarapa, Oke-Ogun have abandoned their farms ― Alaafin | AgegePulse Magazine

• Accuses security agencies of releasing suspected criminals when handed over to them.

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, on Wednesday, noted that the killing and kidnapping and other criminalities in the state were rampant to the extent that 70 per cent of farmers in Ibarapa and Oke Ogun zones of the state had abandoned their farmlands.

This is as he accused security agencies of frustrating the efforts of traditional rulers by releasing suspected criminals after they have been arrested and handed over to them.

Adeyemi made these assertions when Governor Seyi Makinde met with traditional rulers across the 33 Local Government Areas of the state, at the House of Chiefs, State Secretariat, Ibadan, on the state of security in Oyo state.

For states to effectively address insecurity in their domains, he reiterated calls for state policing noting that the nation currently operated a unitary system where the federal government directed security affairs of states.

While lauding South-West states for coming together to form Amotekun, he maintained that without state policing, states will continue to be puppets under the federal government.

Noting that the current system was such that Commissioners of Police were responsible to the Inspector General of Police and not the state governors, he stressed the need for the operation of true federal structure in the country.

Oba Adeyemi said:  “We the traditional rulers are stakeholders. In our community and villages, those being killed are our wives and children. Our daughters and women are those being raped. They are killing our people. We cannot relocate to Ibadan in search of protection.

“All the suspected criminals that we arrested through our own local intelligence in the forests, we handed them over to the police. They were arrested for kidnapping, rituals, and so on. But we usually see them on the third day, walking around the street.

“70 per cent of our farmers in Ibarapa and Oke Ogun have abandoned their farmlands. People are no more farming. “Since 2018, we the traditional rulers have not been sleeping with our two eyes closed since they started the Jihad. They have been kidnapping kings too.

“When they kidnapped the Baba-Aso of Igbole, we the traditional rulers were the ones that contributed money for ransom and paid before the monarch, his wife and child were freed. We have secured the release of many victims. We have our own vigilante in the forests. We buy 10 bags of garri, 10 bags of semovita and so on for the vigilante in the forests. We would not declare our operation modality until after the arrest of the suspects and we hand them over to the police. I will leave the original copy of my address with the governor. He can investigate police formations, especially at the anti-kidnapping unit in Ibadan. None of those arrested and handed over to the police had been jailed.

“Governor Makinde is taking the right step, but the Constitution that we are operating in Nigeria is defective. The governor is doing what he can and he can do whatever you want him to do. But when it comes to the area of security, there is nothing the state government can do, if the Federal Government does not do it. The state governor cannot direct the Commissioner of Police to do something, if the Federal Government does not approve of it, the CP will not honour the governor. We should not deceive ourselves.”

“The money that Oyo State Government is spending on security, you are just spending because there are no appreciable results. We are stakeholders, we partner with you, and we spend our money to put up vigilante group that are still in the forests. Also, we have some Fulani that believes in us. If they entered the forest today, before tomorrow, they are already in the Benin Republic. A suspect that was arrested with an AK-47 rifle, we have his photograph, that we handed over to the police, where is the AK-47 rifle now? If you invite us, we will advise you appropriately.”

The event also had in attendance the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji; Senator Rashidi Ladoja; deputy governor of the state, Alhaji Rauf Olaniyan; Speaker of Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin; Garrison Commander, 2 Division of the Nigerian Army, Ibadan, Brig-Gen Adesoji Ogunsugba; Commissioner of Police in the state, Mrs Ngozi Onadeko; as well as Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Jimoh Oyewumi Ajagungbade III, represented by Oba Oyetunji Ojo; and other traditional rulers.

Governor Makinde, in his address, stressed that the state decided to involve traditional rulers and non-state actors for the state to deal with its security challenges towards ensuring adequate security of lives and property.

He noted that it appeared that security agencies were overwhelmed hence the need to involve traditional rulers and non-state actors as major players in tackling insecurity in the state.

Makinde stressed that voluntary policing was the way to go while tasing local government administrations to stage security meetings twice a month and forward recommendations about security in their domains to the state government.

The Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Adetunji, who spoke through the Otun Olubadan, Senator Lekan Balogun, advocated that Nigeria should become truly federal and not unitary, adding that true federalism would give the state governors power to deal with security challenges in their states.

He noted that the northern part of the country preferred the current federal structure to the one initiated by the founding fathers of the nation.

The monarch added that the responsibility of providing security rests on the shoulders of three groups – the political public office holders, the security agencies in uniform, and the traditional institution.

He called on the government to recognise the three groups, and they should work together to promote security.

The Garrison Commander of the 2 Division of Nigerian Army and the Commissioner of Police in the state, said security agencies have been working and would continue to work to ensure the security of lives and property. They, however, called on the public to give them credible information for them to work with.

The state commissioner of police, Ngozi Onadeko, said the police needed partners, intelligence and information from members of the public to function effectively.

She noted that with each zones having peculiar security challenges, community policing was embraced by the current police force.

--Nigeran Tribune Online News 

Just In: Lagos Council Chairman Impeached | AgegePulse Magazine

The legislative arm of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos State on Tuesday impeached the council Chairman, Mr Oladotun Olakanle, over allegations of gross financial misappropriation.

Chairman Onigbongbo 

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the motion for Olakanle’s impeachment was moved by the Majority Leader, Mr Kayode Opayemi, and seconded by the Chief Whip, Mr Adebayo Daudu.

NAN correspondent who witnessed the proceedings at the LCDA Council Chamber reports that four out of the six members present voted in favour of the impeachment while two voted against.

The members at the plenary were: House Leader, Mr Adeseyi Lawal, Deputy Leader, Mr Olusola Isiaka, Majority Leader, Mr Oluwakayode Opayemi and Mr Azeez Daudu, Chief Whip, Deputy Majority Leader, Mr Gbenga Adedeji and the Deputy Chief Whip, Mr Bello Isiaka.

Also present at the impeachment proceedings was the clerk of the House, Mrs Bunmi Sofoluwe.

The house leader, who read the resolution of the house titled “Impeachment/Vote of No Confidence on Mr Oladotun Olakanle, Chairman of the council,” said that the impeached chairman was also guilty of false proclamation of projects.

Lawal said: “In reference to the allegations of gross financial misappropriation, false proclamation of project never done by the LCDA but by Lagos State Works Agency.

“This is with the intention to defraud the above named LCDA of millions of naira and all other offences which are in contravention to the Lagos State Local Government Administrative Acts of 2015 articles 5.3(F), 18.1, 8.3and 22.1 respectively.

“With all other sections of modifications of offences in the Local Government Administrative guidelines, also in the fifth schedule of the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria which was brought to the house on March 13, 2021 and was read by the majority leader.

“While the executive chairman, who is the alleged person was invited on two occasions on March 17 and 18, respectively, but never honoured the invitation deliberately.

“In view of this, the Legislative Arm of the aforementioned LCDA decided on resolution to pass a Vote of No Confidence on him, hence, he is hereby impeached by the honourable legislative arm,” he said.

Lawal said that pending the ratification of the resolution by the Lagos State House of Assembly, the legislative arm advised the most ranked political office holder to take all correspondence and responsibilities related to the office of chairman.

He said that this was in cognizance that government must be in continuum and there must be no vacuum in responsibilities of public governance.

Earlier, members deliberated on the report of the investigations of the committee set up by the house on allegations of against the chairman before Lawal conducted a voice vote that impeached Olakanle.

NAN reports that a copy of the impeachment notice was sent to the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Mudashiru Obasa. (NAN)

Education: Sanwo-Olu Rewards EDD1 Agege Teacher, Other Outstanding Teachers With Brand New Cars | AgegePulse Magazine

 

… Lauds Teachers for Placing Lagos on National Pedestal

… Inaugurates Finalists as Ambassadors of the State

The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, today presented cars, among other gifts, to outstanding teachers and school administrators in the State in fulfilment of his promise to reward excellence and hard work in the teaching profession.

Speaking at the grand finale of the Y2020 Teachers Merit Awards held at the Sports Pavilion, Lagos House, Ikeja, Governor Sanwo-Olu emphasised that the initiative is in line with the State Government’s commitment to using education as a weapon to change the world, adding that through education, which represents the third pillar of the present administration’s T.H.E.M.E.S agenda, a template was developed towards rewarding selflessness, dedication and diligence amongst teachers in the State.

While appreciating the feats achieved by teachers in the State, especially in national competitions, he declared that “Our teachers keep placing Lagos on national pedestal”.

Sanwo-Olu opined that if teachers have such exceptional qualities, pupils will not only excel in academics but will also exhibit innate sterling abilities in cognitive, psychomotor, affective and co-curricular areas of learning.

His words: “Our teachers must continue to uphold the ethics of the teaching profession and display an uncommon sense of responsibility and greater commitment to duty”.

The Governor affirmed that the group of awardees will serve as Lagos State Ambassadors of Excellence in Education for the next year, while advising the teachers not to see the initiative as a contest but a way to motivate them to continue to put in their best, believing that such commitment will one day be rewarded.

“We will continue the massive investment in the education sector by improving the capacity and welfare of our school personnel, making the sector more ICT-compliant, exposing our teachers to international best practices as well as ensuring that our schools become a destination for work and learning”, he asserted.

Earlier in her welcome address, the State Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo, stressed that the event is indeed a testament to a promise made and fulfilled. She highlighted that the committee received over 3200 applications and through stringent evaluation criteria, they were able to select the finalists.

Mrs. Adefisayo lauded the Governor for his passion towards rewarding excellence, most especially enhancing the welfare of teachers, which adds value to the growth of the education sector.

The Commissioner informed that the finalists will be showcased and exposed to multiple opportunities which will enhance the vision of the State in restoring the prestige of the teaching profession and encourage the return of teaching as a career of choice for the youths.

Each of the winners of the Y2020 Award, which include Adesola Akindele, Temitope Gbadamosi, Temitope Ibiwunmi, Rasheed Odenike, Rebecca Oyinloye, Oluwaseun Balogun, Joshua Olasehinde, Abosede Padonu-Daniel, Ekundayo Ajiborisade, Tolulope Odusanya, Tawakalitu Akinleye and Ovinuyon Buhari, was presented with a car, tablets and plaques among other gifts by the State Government.

Responding on behalf of the awardees, an elated Mrs. Ovinuyon Buhari expressed appreciation for the gesture by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, describing it as a dream come true.

Mrs. Buhari applauded the State Government for its commitment towards supporting teachers and ensuring their welfare is given utmost priority, noting that the screening process was indeed intense but fulfilling as they were able to learn better ways of delivering service to their respective schools.

She, therefore, promised the Governor that all the awardees will not relent in ensuring qualitative teaching is enshrined in all Lagos Schools.

LASEMA discovers Illegal Oil Bunkering In Lagos | AgegePulse Magazine

 

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, received a distress call via its Emergency toll-free line regarding illegal oil bunkering at the wooden bridge linking Idowu- Egba to Baruwa, Ipaja, today, Sunday 28th, March 2021 and deployed its Emergency Responders at its Igando Office.

Illegal Bunkery

Consequent upon the arrival of the Dolphin Squad at the incident scene, it was revealed that about 30 sackbags neatly loaded with PMS were discovered floating on the Creek3 under the Wooden bridge. 

The sacks of petrol were tied together and anchored on a wooden boat for transportation. 

Further investigation revealed that the vandals fled on sighting security operatives in the early hours of today, Sunday, 28th March, 2021. Fortunately no loss of life and no explosion, however, the security guard of the wooden bridge was shot in the leg with a local gun by a community guard during an altercation. The injured victim was rushed to the hospital for immediate medical care while the irate community guard was taken to the custody of the Police at Alagolo Police Station, Idimu. 

Furthermore, the local gun used was discovered in the swamp after confessions by the community guard. Emergency Responders at the incident scene were LASEMA, Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Corps, LNSC, Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC and the NPF. 

The sacks of PMS were evacuated from the creek by the NSCDC Officials to be taken to Lagos State Headquarters of NSCDC. A cordon was thereafter established and massive public sensitization was carried out by the Agency's Responders to avoid any form of open flame in the neighborhood and to prevent an explosion or any form of fire outbreak till the evacuation was completed.

The Wooden Bridge was thereafter reopened for vehicular 

Real Estate: We Seek Residents' Support To End Fraudulent Practices, Says Toke-Benson | AgegePulse Magazine

 

The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Housing, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, has urged residents of the State to support the State Government's efforts to eliminate fraudulent practices in the Real Estate Industry by patronising registered Real Estate Practitioners/Property Developers. 

Toke-Benson Awoyinka

Benson-Awoyinka made the appeal on Friday while reviewing the activities of Real Estate Practice in the State during an online interview session with Thinkmint Nigeria - a marketing and communications company.

"We should not allow ‘briefcase’ Real Estate Agents/Property Developers and Artisans take over the Real Estate Sector to the detriment of professionals that abound across the State", the Special Adviser said.

 

While noting that Real Estate is not just about buying and selling property alone but also about the provision of quality services to potential clients, she advised stakeholders in the sector to leverage on the limitless opportunities in the value chain of the sector. 

The Special Adviser stated that the Mega City Status of the State necessitated the establishment of the Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority (LASRERA) for the safety of residents, investors and the protection of the interest of players in the Real Estate industry, adding that with the Agency as the regulator, there would be maximum value and Return On Investment for investors in the industry. 

According to her, LASRERA has helped in boosting the State Government's image, promoted the ease of doing business and also increased foreign direct investment for Lagos State in the real estate sector. 

Benson-Awoyinka, who described Real Estate as Lagos State’s goldmine, maintained that the sector must be protected and public trust restored for the genuine practitioners to have a deep penetration of the Real Estate Market. 

Her words: "With the judgment of the Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday, 22nd March, 2021, which affirmed the constitutionality of the Lagos State Government, through Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority (LASRERA), to regulate the sector in the State, the Agency has legal right to sanitise the real estate sector for increased growth and more investment opportunities across the State”.

Disclosing that the administration of Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has worked towards increasing investor confidence and transparency in the sector, the Special Adviser revealed that a bill has been submitted to the State Assembly for inclusion of the Foreclosure Clause in the Lagos State Mortgage Law for the protection of the residents in the Real Estate. 

She said that the State's Real Estate Sector will conform with global best practices in easing business for investors in the Diaspora and Individuals with the assurance of the safety of return on their investments in the State Real Estate Sector. 

While appealing to the society at large to support all government initiatives in sanitising the sector, the Special Adviser warned citizens of the consequences of patronising unregistered real estate practitioners in the State.

She also advised the practitioners in the real estate value chain to support the government in making the sector viable and transparent for all local and international investors.

#Fraud: EFCC Arrests Son, Mother for Alleged N50m Internet Fraud | AgegePulse Magazine

 

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal Office, have arrested Ibeh Theophilus Uche, Chief Executive Officer, CEO, 10 Kobo Wine Place, Ikotun, Lagos alongside his mother for their alleged involvement in computer-related fraud to the tune of about N50million in Lagos.

Son, Mother fraud

The 28-year-old suspect was arrested recently in his room in Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, following credible intelligence reports about his alleged criminal activities.

During interrogation, Uche, who presents himself variously as Rachael Armstrong , Keanu Reeves, Rebekah Schwarzenberger, Keanu Private, Elizabeth Hortman and Stefan Paulson, confessed to being into Bitcoin investment scam, romance scam and identity theft.

The suspect also confessed to have defrauded his victims to the tune of about N50m, since he started the criminal activities in 2020.

Investigations revealed that the suspect had been using a First Bank account belonging to his mother, who is one of his accomplices, to launder the proceeds of his alleged criminal activities.

Items recovered from the suspect are one iPhone 11 Pro Max; one iPhone 12 pro max; two MacBook Pro laptops; a PlayStation 5; an iPad and a small Nokia touch phone.

Others are a Mercedes Benz S550 2015 Sedan car and a Lexus RX 350 SUV 2016, among other incriminating items.

The suspect will soon be charged to court.

Fraud: EFCC Arrests 24 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Ogun | AgegePulse Magazine

 

Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 24 suspected in internet fraudsters in Ogun State.

Suspected Internet fraudsters

The suspects are: Oladitan Olakunle Dauda, Olapade Olawale Segun, Babayemi Oluwaseun Adeyemi Yahyah, Adesoye Olayode Samuel, Sani Lekan Olaniyi, Sulaimon Adeyinka abdulahi, Sanni Olanrewaju Saheed, Oladele Adebola Felix, Idowu Afis Olamilekan, Adeniran Emmanuel Oluwaseun, Alarape Sakiru Olawale,Yusuf Waheed, Olajide Segun Yinka, Aderibigbe Ibikunle Adedeji, Okerin Olamilekan Emmanuel and  Adelakun Owolabi Samuel. 

Others are: Olajide Ayobami Paul, Okenla Hammed Adetola, Akorede Adebayo Aderemi,  Ajibola Azeez Olayinka, Salaudeen Taofeeq Olawale, Solomon Akintoye Omisakin, Ibraheem Saheed Ayinde and Odusanya Olawale Abiodun. 

They were arrested at their various residences in the Sango area of Ogun State, on March 21, 2021, following intelligence reports received by the Commission about their involvement in the alleged criminal activities. 

Items recovered from the suspects include exotic cars, mobile phones of various brands, laptop computers, Wi-Fi and modem devices. 

The suspects will soon be charged to court.

Lagos RRS Nabs Another 4 Notorious Traffic Robbers | AgegePulse Magazine

 

The operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) early hour on Thursday (25/03/2021) nabbed another 4 notorious traffic robbers around Abiola Garden area of Ojota, Lagos.

Suspected traffic robbers

The Commander RRS CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi disclosed that these 4 notorious traffic robbers were arrested by the  surveillance team of the Agency.

CSP Egbeyemi disclosed further that the surveillance team of the Agency were deployed to monitor the entire ikorodu road axis in reaction to series of complaints of early morning robbery attacks by motorists including residents around Owode Onirin, Mike 12, Ketu down to Ojota axis.

According to Commander RRS "our surveillance team pretended as if their vehicle had mechanical problem early morning (6:30am) beside 'Abiola Garden' within 5 minutes these criminals came out with dangerous weapons  demanding for their wallets and other valuables before they were all apprehended"

Adewale Ismaila (30yrs), Chinadu Okafor (26yrs), Tote Victor (19yrs) and Abdulahi Olalere a.k.a 'Orobo' (20yrs).

One of the arrested  notorious traffic robber Abdulahi Olalere a.k.a 'Orobo' confessed to belong to a robbery gang that specializes in attacking and robbing innocent motorists of their belongings in the early hour along Ikorodu Road.

 

He confirmed that his gang was responsible for early morning robbery attacked on innocent motorists around China Town and tipper garage by Ketu area of Ikorodu Road on Tuesday, 26th of March, 2021).

 

Investigation revealed that Abdulahi Olalere a.k.a 'Orobo' was recently released from one of 'Correctional Center' where he served 6 months jailed term for same robbery incidents