COVID-19: Pastor Paul Enenche Donates Safety Items, Medical Equipment

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The Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Dr. Paul Enenche, on Tuesday, visited the Federal Capital Territory Authority, FCTA, where he donated safety items and medical equipment and non-medical to combat the deadly coronavirus.

Items donated by the church included
8 units of hospital beds and mattresses.
2 units of height measuring sticks
1 unit examination couch
2units diagnostic sets
3 units sphygmomanometers
1standard unit Micro Haematoent centrifuge
1standard unit Gynecologic couch
2 units infant weighing scales
2 units sets of oxygen cylinders
5 packs of oxygen face masks
5 cartons of regular face masks
1 unit of automatic stretcher
6 pieces of drip stands
1 standard unit of ultrasound machine
20 liters of methylated spirit
Personal protective equipment collective
20 liters of dettol
1 standard unit of hospital screen
10 pairs of medical boots

In addition were other non medical equipment which included
7 units standing fans
1 unit of 5 KVA generator and
2units water dispenser and other items.

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Mushin local government records first Covid-19 case

• Family members quarantined

AS Lagos state government continues with its measures to contain the pandemic coronavirus (COVID-19), Mushin Local Government has recorded its first case of the killer disease.

   According to a statement by Executive Chairman Mushin Local Government, Hon. Emmanuel Bamigboye, and released by the Special Adviser on Media, Sanusi Rasaq, last weekend a case of the COVID-19 was reported at Takuro Street, in Idi-Araba of area of Mushin. Immediately the medical team of the local government led by Dr. Wale Akeredolu, MOH, was informed, the patient was transferred to disease/virus control centre at IDH, Yaba.

   Bamigboye explained that the patient is already receiving treatment at Yaba, Lagos, adding his family members have been quarantined to contain the virus. He enjoined residents not to panic as the COVID-19 case recorded is now contained.
 

He stated emergency meetings were held on Monday, March 23, at the Council Secretariat, with executive members, management staff, Community Development Associations (CDAs) leaders and market leaders to address the issue of the recorded case at Takuro Street.


   The council boss told residents that the COVID-19 is real and it spread so fast.

 He, however, task residents to follow the directive of the government (local, state and federal) by: regularly washing our hands, use hand sanitizers, avoid gathering of more than 20 people, practice social distancing, self isolate, stay at home if no business out there, cover mouth when coughing and sneezing, use medical mask, and if not feeling well due to COVID-19 symptoms visit the nearest hospital for diagnosis, but call first.

#Coronavirus: Egunjobi Addresses Agege Residents...Read Speech

*Speech Delivered by the Executive Chairman, Agege LG. Alh. Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi (JP) at an event to provide update on Coronavirus Pandemic in the area*

The last few months will go down in infamy as one of the periods the human race was under threat by the ravaging coronavirus pandemic which is claiming lives across the globe per second per second.

ln Nigeria, the casualty may currently be low but we must not be deceived.

The reality is that we are in for a tough time. We must scale up our personal hygiene and environmental sanitation to stand any chance of winning this battle against this dreadful disease.

It also behoves us to maintain adequate social distancing and adhere to government's directives in order to combat this disease of biblical proportion.

As government, it is our resolution to do our bit by sensitizing the public on the pandemic and ensuring strict enforcement of environmental regulation to abate the spread of the dreaded virus.

We have earmarked Salvation Army School, Dopemu, as Agege Isolation Centre in adherence to the state government’s directive.

In case of any emergency bordering on the pandemic either in the form of a sick person exhibiting symptoms of the disease or a gathering beyond twenty five persons, I urge residents to call the following phone numbers: 08168468026, 07025554634, 07038111828, 08032300969 and 07060465220.

In our bid to continue to promote social distancing, we implore persons who want to have anything with the council to call these lines: 08034538194, 08077352644, 08028453363 & 08068496472 for enquiries and correspondence.  We have suspended all official activities that require physical contact with humans except at our clinics.

We call on traders and all business owners to comply with the latest directive of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on all markets and shops.

 It's only those selling essential commodities such as foodstuffs and water vendors and pharmacies that are allowed to operate.

It has however, come to our notice that some madrassas Qur'anic schools) are still operating in our community, a reckless and pointless defiance of the state government’s order.

Apart from the fact that this is against all known canons of self-preservation, in these days of coronavirus, this act also flies in the face of the order banning congregation of not-more-than twenty five people and the one that has to do with school closure.

We will bring the full weight of the law on any erring group or individual who indulges in acts capable of spreading coronavirus.

On our part, we have set up a taskforce to monitor public gatherings and ensure full compliance with all government's orders on precautionary measures to stem the rising tide of the ugly virus.

The ban on school closure does not exempt madrassa and we are resolutely committed to ensure that all Agege residents abide by it.

Anyone found flouting the order on gathering irrespective of tribes, tongues, and creeds will face the consequences.

 We call on state security apparatus to co-operate with the council in this battle against the scourge.

Thank you for listening

COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu Shuts All Markets, Says Lagos Not On Lockdown

…Drug Shops, Food Sellers Not Affected By Directive

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Lagos State Government, on Tuesday, took more restrictive measures to break the cycle of transmission of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the State. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu directed all markets and stores trading in non-essential commodities to close for seven days.

The directive takes effect from Thursday, March 26.

Also, the Governor reduced the number of people that must participate in a public gathering at any given time from 50 to 25.

Sanwo-Olu disclosed that he had instructed the Chief Judge of the State, Justice Kazeem Alogba, to close all High and Magistrate courts across the State from Thursday to support the efforts being made to stop the epidemic.

Other public places shut by the Government include parks, playgrounds and recreational centres within the State, regardless of ownership.

In a televised briefing after the State’s Security Council meeting held at the State House in Marina, Sawno-Olu said the restrictive measures were necessary, given the rise in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Lagos. He said the directive should not be seen as a lockdown on business activities in the State.

The directives, the Governor said, did not affect pharmacy shops and all markets where food stuffs are traded. Eateries and restaurants must not accept eat-in customers; they are to serve food in take-away packages, the Governor said.

Sanwo-Olu said the Government would be opening markets in schools across the State where food items could be purchased in the restrictive period to prevent panic buying. He said the guidelines would be reviewed after it lapses for next line of action.

The Governor said the State had been proactive and prompt in tracking, isolating and managing the suspected cases, adding that the conditions of all confirmed cases were stable at the Infectious Diseases Hospital (IDH) in Yaba.

He said: “Today, we are taking further measures and giving new directives and guidelines to stop the spread of coronavirus in our State. All open markets and stores are directed to close for seven days, except for sellers of food and medicines, medical equipment and other essential life-saving products. For those that fall into the aforementioned categories, it is imperative that they observe necessary precautionary measures of social distancing.

“The Chief Judge of Lagos has been directed to ensure that all Magistrate and High Courts in the State close immediately to the public and suspend all court sittings. As may be possible, all essential services should be transacted electronically.

“Also, all public parks, including those in private and residential estates, swimming pools, gyms, beauty salons, and all such public places are expected to shut down at this time, until further notice.”

The Governor urged inter-state commuters, either by air or road, to refrain from travel this period. This, he said, falls within the Federal Government’s guidelines.

“As much as possible, let us all refrain from inter-state travelling of any kind, until the worst of the crisis is behind us,” he said.

Sanwo-Olu advised the organised private sector to take drastic steps as done by the Government of the public sector and allow non-essential workers to work from home.

Banks and other financial institutions, Sanwo-Olu advised, must prioritise online channels for their services to the public, saying only essential and key senior staff should be allowed to work in the office during restriction period.

The Governor said anyone caught flouting the new directives, as well as the previous guidelines, would face the full wrath of the law.

He said: “Law enforcement agencies and other relevant Lagos State protection agencies have been given clear orders to deal with recalcitrant offenders. We will not relent in ensuring strict compliance with our directives.

COVID-19: Ikeja Electric closes offices partially to safeguard customers, staff

… Assures continuous power supply, fault clearing

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 Ikeja Electric has announced that no physical transaction of business will take place across its offices in its franchise network for the next one week. This partial closure is in line with ongoing efforts nationwide to prevent further spread of the Corona Virus/COVID-19 and protect customers and staff of the Company.

The DisCo said the partial closure, which begins today (Tuesday March 24, 2020), is part of precautionary measures that have become necessary in order to safeguard the health of customers and staff by limiting their exposure to COVID-19.

The spread of the virus, according to World Health Organisation (WHO), is believed to be mainly through person-to-person contact which enables respiratory droplets from infected individuals who exhibit or later show symptoms such as coughing, sneezing, breathing difficulty, fever etc. to be transmitted to other persons.

Meanwhile, the Company has reassured customers that services including supply of electricity to customers, fault clearing, online channels for purchase of energy credits and payment of bills are unaffected by the temporary closure. Customers can continue to make enquiries or complaints to its Customers Care Team via email, live chat or phone calls.

Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ikeja Electric, Mrs Folake Soetan, noted that the safety and health of employees and members of the public is a priority to the organisation. Therefore, necessary preventive measures have be taken to avoid possible contact and spread of the virus.

According to her: “In line with our Customer First, Technology Now policy, all staff carrying out essential services will continue to deliver services in line with globally accepted safety and health requirements while staff carrying out non-essential services will hereby rely on our remote working channels throughout this period”.

She said, “As a responsible organisation, we hold our customers and staff in high esteem. So, their wellbeing and safety must be prioritized under the circumstance confronting our country and the entire world. The ongoing efforts to control the further spread of the COVID-19 virus is in line with efforts of governments globally to contain the virus.

“At this point, we all need to carefully observe precautionary measures and other safety protocols stipulated by government agencies and health organisations that will protect ourselves and loved ones from the virus. These involve, but not limited to, observing high hygiene by washing our hands often, using sanitizers where soap and water are not available, ensuring social distancing, avoiding handshakes and gatherings, as well as promptly contacting government agencies in the event of close persons displaying symptoms of the virus.

“Earlier in the month, we had set up specific control measures across our offices to ensure customers and staff are protected from possible exposure to the virus by providing sanitizers at the entrances and using hand-held infra-red thermometers to screen customers/visitors and staff. We are keenly following developments across the country and the advice of our government and health institutions as part of concerted efforts to safeguard everyone and to make sure our workplaces remain safe,” she added.

The DisCo noted that throughout this period, customer experience will not be impacted as it continues to deploy technology to provide seamless services and improved customer experience.

Customers can access their bills using the IE ebilling service, which is available viaeservices.ikejaelectric.com or and the IE Mobile app, which can be downloaded on the Android Playstore. By the adoption of this technology, the company have greatly reduced interaction between customers and employees as far as bill distribution and collection matter Customers can also make use of all available online channels to get their required services including making enquiries or complaints, payments of bills or recharge of prepaid meters and escalation of faults.

For complaints or enquiries, customers are advised to contact the Customer Care viacustomercare@ikejaelectric.com or 01-7000250, 09087940825. Other transactions can be done via quick teller, internet banking, mobile App banking, USSD *565*6# and Ikeja Electric website:www.ikejaelectric.com.

According to the DisCo, technical operations such as fault clearing will continue; hence all the field staff must continue to ensure that they are completely kitted for their daily operations.

Breaking: Gov. Sanwo-Olu Orders Closure of All Markets In Lagos

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In a bid to curb the spread of the pandemic disease of Corona Virus, the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, today has ordered the closure of all markets and stores in Lagos State.

According to the Governor the directive would affects all market in the state except markets that sell food, water, drugs and other essential life saving items from Thursday 26th March 2020 for 7 days.‬
‪#Covid19Lagos

Recall, Lagos State has recorded numbers of Corona virus cases and this has also served as part of precautionary and preventive measures.

Good news to Nigerians as #Coronavirus medical supplies arrive Nigeria today

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Some level of respite is finally here for Nigeria as medical supplies donated to Africa from the Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Foundation to help fight Coronavirus will be arriving today.

These donations will be coming in, less than hours after the federal government reversed it’s decision to ban cargo flights from coming into the country.

BusinessDay’s checks show that on 22nd March, 2020,  an Ethiopian Airlines cargo flight loaded with a large batch of medical supplies donated to Africa from the Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Foundation departed from Guangzhou, China and landed in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

The flight carried 5.4 million face masks, kits for 1.08 million detection tests, 40,000 sets of protective clothing and 60,000 sets of protective face shields.
The supplies will be transported on and distributed throughout the rest of the continent.

The remaining shipments of medical supplies are expected to reach Addis Ababa and be distributed to more African nations over the next few weeks.


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Lagos NURTW Boss, MC Olu Omo Issues Strong Warning To Transport Operators, Others Over Corona Virus

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The Chairman, National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, Lagos State Chapter, Alhaji Musiliu  Akinsanya, MC Olu Omo has directed all transport operators, branches and  Motor-parks as well as commercial buses and cars in state to have temperature reader to test each passenger before boarding the bus as a measure to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus.

Olu Omo made this statement while addressing the newsmen at the secretariat in Ladoje Agege.

As part of the efforts by the Lagos State Government to prevent the spread of the virus within the State, this directives become imperative.

1. All transport operators/ branches are expected to sanitize their parks and garages regularly and continuously (at least before and after each trip).

2. All motor parks are expected to have  washing hand equipment with soap and water.

3. All vehicles operators are expected to have alcohol based sanitizers in their Vehicles for the use of drivers, conductors and passengers

4. All operators are not allowed to over crowd/over load their vehicles from this point forward.

5. No standing in all BRT and LBSL bus operations. All buses are to operate at 60% loading capacity.

6. All Air Conditioning System in public transport must be put off

7. All public transport Operators/Company/Branches/ Units must have temperature reader to test each passenger before boarding the bus.

8. All drivers and conductors should always wear hand gloves and nose guides while in transit.

 As we look forward to our members adhering strictly to the aforementioned directives, we equally enjoined our esteemed passengers/Commuters to:

9. Maintain highest level of hygiene by constantly washing their hands/ sanitizing themselves before and after each trip.

10. Operators/ transport companies and passengers are expected to report any suspected case of COVID-19 to Chairman office NURTW Lagos Council or the Ministry of Transportation or better still report promptly to the nearest hospital for proper medical attention.

Any Union members found to be violating these directives will be seriously dealt with.

Together we can stop further spread of the virus in Lagos State and Nigeria in general.

Coronavirus: Nigeria record first death from COVID-19

The 1st #COVID19 death in Nigeria has been recorded.

Ex-PPMC Managing Director, Suleiman Achimugu, Becomes First Person To Die Of Coronavirus In Nigeria | Sahara Reporters

Achimugu, who returned to Nigeria from the United Kingdom two weeks ago, started showing symptoms of the virus last Tuesday, according to findings by SaharaReporters.


The case was a 67 year old male who returned home following medical treatment in UK.

He had underlying medical conditions- multiple myeloma & diabetes & was undergoing chemotherapy.

Our thoughts are with his family

Atiku’s Son Tests Positive For #Coronavirus

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has announced that his son tested positive for coronavirus.

He made his known via his verified Twitter handle on Sunday, 22 March, 2020.

“My son has tested positive to coronavirus,” he tweeted.
According to the former Vice-President of Nigeria, his son has been moved to Gwagwalada Specialist Teaching Hospital in Abuja for treatment.

“The @NCDCGov (Nigeria Centre for Disease Control) has been duly informed, and he has been moved to Gwagwalada Specialist Teaching Hospital in Abuja for treatment and management.

 I will appreciate it if you have him in your prayers. Stay safe, coronavirus is real,” he added.

Details later…

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COVID-19: Work from Home, Sanwo-Olu directs Civil Servants from Level 1 to 12

…Workers On Essential Services Must Not Leave Duty Posts

…Governor Urges Private Companies To Take Similar Measures

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Lagos State has introduced more preventive measures to break the cycle of transmission of the novel coronavirus among residents.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, directed the State’s civil servants from Grade Level 1 to 12 to stay off office for 14 days.

They are to work from their homes, the Governor said at a press conference held at Lagos House in Marina.

The latest directive came two days after the State Government shut down schools and suspended public gatherings of more than fifty persons.

The measure followed confirmation of additional coronavirus cases across the nation on Sunday, with three more confirmed in Lagos.

Sanwo-Olu said the stay-at-home directive did not affect the civil servants on essential duties and first responders whose levels fall in the cadres.

He said: “I am hereby directing that all public officers in the entire unified public service from Grade Level 1 to 12, which constitute about 70 per cent of our entire public workforce should stay at home from March 23, 2020 and this will last for 14 days in the first instance.

“We will review this measure as time goes on. Members of the public are advised to refrain visiting any of our public offices. They are to transact any businesses as it is possible on the phone or online channels. This stay-at-home order does not affect our first responders. Medical personnel, fire fighters, members of emergency services, those in waste management operations and all those on essential services are meant to still be at their duty posts.”

The Governor pleaded with private companies across the State to employ similar measures in curtailing the spread of the virus, urging them to allow non-essential staff to stay off duties for the same period.

He said the Government was not unaware of the economic impact that had attended the outbreak of COVID-19 in the State, promising that his administration was ready to cushion the effects on the vulnerable residents.

Sanwo-Olu, however, frowned at non-compliance to social distancing order by some organisations, including religious houses, stressing that disobedience to the Government’s measures may aggravate the spread of the virus.

The Governor said law enforcement agencies would be embarking actions that would drive strict compliance to measures initiated by the State to protect members of the public.

He said: “I want to reiterate that the Government will frown at any organisation, whether public or private, that is not obeying this directive. The social distancing directive is not a religious matter; it is a matter of morality and civic responsibility. Times like this call for heightened commitment to doing the right thing. Our law enforcement agents are to ensure that there’s strict compliance to this important public health tips.”

Sanwo-Olu re-assured residents that there was no cause for panic, saying his administration remained fully prepared to work with the Federal Government and international healthcare agencies in containing the spread of disease in Lagos.

He said the treatment and eventual discharge of the index COVID-19 patient from Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH) in Yaba was a testimony to the commitment by the State Government to break the cycle of transmission of the virus.

As part of proactive steps being taken in the case of escalation in number of patients, Sanwo-Olu said the State Government had identified locations across five traditional divisions in Lagos to build isolation centres where patients can be treated.

He disclosed that other secondary and tertiary healthcare facilities in the State would be deployed to support the capacity of IDH in Yaba, adding that the Government had started to set up isolation centre in Gbagada General Hospital.

He said: “As part of our strategy to strengthen our efforts, more health workers are also being trained and we have put some of our retired nurses and doctors on notice, who will come to support health personnel who are working tirelessly at this time.

“We will not relent in our determination to battle this coronavirus to a standstill. We are sure that we will win this battle as we have always won in Lagos. With the cooperation of the people towards obeying the public health guidelines, I believe this epidemic will also pass by us in no time.”

Coronavirus: Oyedepo Attacks Govt Over Closure Of Schools, Malls. ...Shuns Directive on Religious Gatherings, Held Service on Sunday

Bishop David Oyedepo, the General Overseer of Living Faith Church, also known as Winners Chapel has criticized the government over the closure of schools in Nigeria.

Most states in Nigeria as at Friday ordered the closure of schools till further notice as the country battles the spread of Coronavirus.

Also, Lagos government cancelled gathering of more than 20 person after new cases were recorded on Saturday bringing a total number of cases in Nigeria to 25.

But, Oyedepo who held a service on Sunday and shunned government directive on religious gatherings, said the closure of schools was not a right decision by government in curbing the spread of Coronavirus.

According to him, the only disease that has no cure is hunger.

Oyedepo said: “May God help our policy makers to make the right decision in finding solution to this scourge called Coronavirus.

“How can you close school and ask them to go home.

“You are sending them for where they are more secured to where they would be exposed to the disease.

“You are sending them away from where they are not more than 20 back home to go and sell pepper for their mothers in the market where there are more people.

“You block people from having access to malls in the name of preventing a disease but you don’t know that the only disease that doesn’t have cure is hunger.

“May God help our leaders to make the right decision in search of solution to this pandemic.”

Oyedepo had earlier said the cure for COVID-19 will be out soon and nations will rejoice.

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#COVID-19; LASG MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION SET NEW RULES

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COVID 19: Public transport preventive measures guidelines to curb further spread of corona virus in buses, cabs, motor parks and garages.

As part of the efforts by the Lagos State Government to further prevent a State- wide spread of COVID-19 especially in motor parks, garages and other public transportation related environment, the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation is hereby notifying the general public through this statement that the following guidelines are henceforth compulsory for all stakeholders in public Transportation in the State to comply with:

1. All Transport Operators/Companies are expected to sanitize their parks and garages regularly and continuously (at least before and after each trip)

2. All Transport Operators/Companies are expected to have at the entrance to their respective parks/garages, washing hand equipment with soap and running water.

3. All Operators are expected to have alcohol based sanitizers in their Vehicles for the use of Drivers, Conductors and Passengers

4. All Operators are not allowed to over crowd/over load their vehicles at this point in time, Passenger's spacing must be fully observed. NCDC recommends that at least 2m (5feet) distance is required between anyone showing symptoms of respiratory illness.

5. No standing in all BRT and LBSL bus operations

6. All buses should be at 60% capacity and not 100% (i.e danfo and other commercial buses)

7. All Air Conditioning System in public transport be put off

8. All public transport Operators/Company must have temperature reader to test each passenger before boarding the bus

9. All drivers and conductors should always wear hand gloves and nose guides while in transit

10. All passengers are also required to sanitize themselves before and after each trip

11. Passengers are also required to regularly wash their hands with soap and running water before and after each trip

12. Operators/Companies and passengers are expected to report any suspected case of COVID-19 to the Ministry of Transportation or call 08000CORONA

13. Passenger are also expected to report any Operator/Company that does not comply with these guidelines to the Monitoring Officer at sight or write to the Ministry, stating the Vehicle Registration Number, Park and Time.

With this directives well disseminated to you our transport Stakeholders and the men of the realms of fourth estate, we are confident that together we can put off this ranging fire of COVID-19.

Together we can stop further spread of the virus in Lagos State and Nigeria.

LAGOS EXPLOSION: Governors Pay Condolence Visit to Sanwo-Olu, Donate N200M to Abule Ado Relief Fund

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Representatives of the Nigeria Governors' Forum on Saturday visited the Abule Ado explosion site in Lagos for an on-the-spot assessment of the devastating effects of the recent gas explosions that claimed many lives and destroyed several properties worth billions of naira.

Led by the NGF chairman and Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, the three-man team comprised the Governor of Kano State, Dr. Umar Abdullahi Ganduje and Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki and were received by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

Fayemi expressed shock at the magnitude of devastation in comparison to the casualty figures. He thanked God that the number of casualties did not exceed what was recorded, saying with what they met on ground, more lives would have been lost.

The NGF chairman praised the Lagos State Governor for his prompt response to the disaster and for setting up a relief fund that would help mitigate the hardship of the victims.

He also commended the Lagos State Government for the decision to take immediate action and ensure that the issue of building on pipelines corridors are averted.

The NGF chairman however blamed the incessant explosions on the disagreement between States and Federal Government on ownership of land.

While commending the Lagos State Government for the attention given to the place, he promised that such issues would be addressed going forward.

While announcing a donation for the sum of N200 million on behalf of the Nigeria Governors Forum, Fayemi expressed satisfaction that a more decent and modern community will evolve from the misfortune.

The Governors sympathised and commiserated with those who lost loved ones and properties destroyed by the unfortunate incident and expressed hope that it never occurs again.

Earlier, Governor Sanwo-Olu took the visiting Governors round the explosion site, explaining in details what led to the disaster and how the State Government plans to avert a re-occurrence in the future.

Also in the delegation were the Director General of the NGF, Asishana Okauru and NGF’s Head, Media and Public Affairs, Abdulrazaque Bello-Barkindo.

Lagos Govt. Deploys Law Enforcement Team After Social Gatherings, Parties, Others

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In order to prevent spread of coronavirus in Lagos, the State Government has deployed an enforcement team after residents engaging in a social gathering, parties, and clubs, to disperse and arrest perpetrators.

The deployment came hours after the state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, announced discharge of the Italian coronavirus index case and directed law enforcement agencies to disperse and arrest any large gatherings to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in the state.

A top government official, who spoke with newsmen on Saturday, stressed that the enforcement team would be moving around the state to ensure residents do not violate the directives.

According to him, the team includes officials from Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), Safety Commission and Policemen attached to Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Enforcement Agency (Task Force).

The official noted that the enforcement team would be moving across the state to monitor how residents were complying with the new directive targeted towards curbing spread of coronavirus in Lagos.

Earlier, Sanwo-Olu, while justifying the need for the restriction, said: “In South Korea, and Singapore, the disease spread largely through organized religious gatherings. The issue is of course not cause religion, but that the virus can spread through any large assemblage of people or gathering”.

He said: “To protect and save lives, law enforcement agencies, especially the Police, have been directed to enforce compliance with the directive against any assemblage of a large number of people at any location.

“You will all agree with me that these times call for us all to act responsibly and abstain from all large outings or gatherings of any kind, be they academic, family, professional, political, religious or social”, the governor added.

The governor, however, cautioned residents against panic-buying of the Chloroquine drug, foodstuff, and other household items.

CORONA VIRUS: LASG calls on Stakeholders to Comply with School Closure Order

… To Introduce Educational Programmes For SS3 Students During Closure

Following the directive by the Lagos State Government on the closure all Public and Private Schools, the Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo has called on Head Teachers and School Administrators to comply strictly with the State Government’s order.

Speaking on a Lagos Television live programme “Lagos Today”, the Commissioner disclosed that the Office of Education Quality Assurance will monitor the compliance level of schools within the State and anyone found culpable will be sanctioned.

Adefisayo noted that the State Government’s decision is rational and logical as it is in the best interest of the students, adding that their safety is paramount to the Government.

Furthermore, she emphasised that during the period, the students will be engaged with several take home assignments to keep them busy and enable them to continue their studies at home for continuous learning despite the closure.

She also averred that as part of measures to sustain continuous review and learning, the Lagos State Government intends to support SS3 students preparing for their West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) through some Radio and Television Programmes.

Adefisayo explained that some of the teachers will be assigned to teach and review eight core subjects with emphasis on relevant topics, listing the subjects as English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Literature-In-English, Financial Accounting and Economics.

According to her, “These intense sessions of teaching and exchange of knowledge by the teachers will be recorded, aired on several media stations and streamed online through various social media platforms”.

While emphasising that the programme, which is to review what the students had already been taught before the break, will run from Monday through Thursdays, Adefisayo revealed that a phone-in session with the Commissioner for Education and other teachers will be aired on Friday to create an avenue for the students to ask questions on challenging topics.

“The upload of WAEC past questions on various subjects will also be adopted and disseminated on several social media handles”, she noted.

The Commissioner, therefore, urged parents to support the State Government’s efforts by ensuring that their children have access to these programmes designed to refresh their minds and prepare them for the forthcoming examinations.

Covid-19: JS Babatunde Okays Ban On Religious Gathering, Closure of Public Schools

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Following the pronouncement of the Lagos State Government on the ban on Religious Houses and closure of Public Primary Schools  within the state to combat the spread of the pandemic Coronavirus also known as COVID-19,the Executive Chairman of Orile Agege Local Council Development Area has warned residents and concerned parties within the Lcda to  adhere strictly to these directives to avoid stories that touches the heart.

The Council Mayor however, implored all residents of the Lcda to remain calm while maintaining high personal hygiene through constant hand washing and maintaining a cleaner Environment to contain  the spread of Covid-19 threatening the existence of the human race.

It is worthy to recall  the efforts of the Local Council Development Area's efforts in the past few weeks in the massive  campaign and Senzitisation of all Stakeholders and residents including Public Schools within the Community on how best to prevent the pandemic through hand washing, use of hand sanitizers and other measures to win the war against the killer VIRUS, CORONA.

Lagos Assembly Reshuffles Committee Chairmen; Assigns New Portfolios For Demoted, Suspended Members

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The Lagos State House of Assembly has reappointed members of the House who were initially demoted and suspended.

In line with recent happenings, the House issued an internal memo through the Clerk of the House, Azeez Sanni, on Friday directing the aggrieved members to take up new portfolios.

The former Deputy Majority Leader, Hon Olumuyiwa Jimoh, has been assigned to chair the Committee on Central Business District while his counterpart who was removed as Chief Whip, Honourable Rotimi Abiru, is now the Chairman of Inter-Parliamentary Committee.

Also, Hon Moshood Oshun, who was removed from the Chairmanship of the Public Accounts Committee (State), has been named Chairman of Committee on Legislative Compliance while Hon Nurudeen Saka-Solaja is now the Chairman of PAC (State).

Hon Kazeem Adewale Raheem is now the Chairman of Establishments, Training and Pensions from his earlier position of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Relations swapping office with Hon Rasheed Makinde while Hon (Mrs.) Mojisola Alli-Macaulay replaces Hon (Mrs) Mojisola Miranda as Chairman of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Committee. Mrs Miranda is now the Chief Whip.

CORONAVIRUS: HON. SAMUEL BABATUNDE ADEJARE ADDRESSES AGEGE RESIDENTS, CALLS FOR CAUTION

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As parts of the efforts to sensitize Nigerians on the raging Coronavirus in the country, Member of the House of Representatives representing Agege Federal Constituency, Hon. (Dr) Samuel Babatunde Adejare (MHR) has addressed residents in his constituency, urging them to be more cautious and maintain high level of hygiene in this period. 

Hon. Adejare who is a Doctor by profession also warned the good people of Agege constituency not to panic in the face of the current situation, but ensure that they adhere to all the preventive measures as recommended by the World Health Organization. 

“We cannot deny that the world is generally passing through a phase that will surely end. 

However, what is important in this period is that we exercise great caution, improve our personal hygienes and stay true to all recommended preventive measures”. He said.

The MHR further assured members of the constituency that in a matter of time, with patience and dedication, we will all join hands to celebrate the defeat of Covid-19.

Don’t defy order on congregational worship, Egunjobi warns Agege residents

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Executive Chairman of Agege Local Government,  Alh. Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi, has called on residents of the area to abide strictly to the Lagos State government’s directive that outlawed congregational service of over 50 persons.

Amid the outbreak of coronavirus the state government banned religious gathering of over 50 worshippers on Wednesday.

The ban, according to Anofiu Elegushi, the state commissioner for home affairs, would last for four weeks and subject to reappraisal.

“We hereby agree we should suspend all religious congregation that is over 50 within the state for four weeks. While the constitution allows for freedom of association and worship, we are of the opinion that we should exercise our rights with extreme caution so as to avoid contacting and spreading of this disease,” Elegushi said.

In his contribution explicitly to bring Agege residents to the terms on congregational worships gave by the state, ahead of Jumaat prayers and Sunday church services, Egunjobi warned worshippers to adhere strictly to the directives.

He added that the measure became imperative to curb further spread of the pandemic disease.

According to him: “The measure is not to deny us of our inalienable right of any kind but to ensure safety of lives in the face of ravaging coronavirus that is distressing the world. In every sense of the word, it is for overriding public interest.
     
“We must also take cognizance of the wider issues of personal and environmental hygiene. Wash our hands with soap and water regularly and maintain social distance of at least a metre with anyone coughing or sneezing and avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth.”

Agege Embarks On Fumigation, Deratization of Markets

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In the effort to curb the outbreak of pandemic disease called corona virus (Covid-19), the Environmental Services department of Agege Local Government has embarked on fumigation and deratization of Manhood Abiola Market, Otubu, and other markets in Agege.

Recall, the executive chairman of Agege, Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi recently flagged off a sensitization campaign held at Agege Main Market to educate residents on how to curb and prevent Lassa Fever and Corona Virus at large.

Speaking, Director Environmental Services, Agege, San. Akolawole Ajanaku said the Fumigation, Deratization of Agege Markets is imperative in protecting the health of residents, and that the government would do everything possible to ensure hygiene in markets across the local government.

"Today, we are starting with Moshood Abiola Market and next week we will be at another market for the same reason".

"It is very important that we should all be aware that as long as we are eating clean and healthy vegetables and fruits, we would be able to increase our immunity so that we will be strong to fight the virus".
Ajanaku urged residents, market women and men to imbibe the habit of regular hand washing with soap and water as well as lots of fruits intake to build immunity system against diseases.

Earlier, the health officers held health talk on Corona Virus Covid-19, and Lassa Fever while demonstrating on how to have a proper handwashing and other preventive measures against diseases.

CORONAVIRUS: LASG to Shut down Schools

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As part of the preventive measures against the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic, the Lagos State Government is closing down all public and private schools from Monday, 23rd March 2020.

The move becomes necessary to prevent our children and their teachers from getting more vulnerable to the pandemic.

It is important for parents to ensure that their children practise ‘social distancing’ while at home, wash their hands regularly or use hand sanitizers and observe high standards of personal hygiene.
Children should be encouraged to remain at home.

The closure is not intended to create panic but to arrest the spread of the disease, which has become a global threat.

The Incident Command Centre, headed by the Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who is the Incident Commander, will continue to trace all contacts of the identified cases and encourage anyone who has information about suspected cases to report to the nearest hospital or call  the emergency telephone numbers 08023169485, 08033565529, 08052817243 and 08023401214.

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BREAKING: FG Reduces Fuel Price To N130

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BREAKING: FG Reduces Fuel Price To N130
President Muhammadu Buhari may have approved the reduction of pump price of the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as petrol from N145 to N130.

A reliable presidential source, who disclosed this to The Nation at the Presidential Villa on Wednesday, said the approval may have followed a presentation by the Minister of State on Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, to the ongoing Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Villa.

According to the source, who would not want to be named, Sylva had made a request to the FEC for the reduction of pump price of the product, citing the drop in the price of crude oil at the global market.


Below is the statment released by NNPC

PMS Price Adjustment


In compliance with the directives of the Honourable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources on PMS pricing, the Corporation has reviewed its Ex-coastal, Ex-depot and NNPC Retail pump prices accordingly.

Effective 19th March 2020, NNPC Ex-Coastal price for PMS has been reviewed downwards from N117.6/litre to N99.44/litre while Ex-Depot price is reduced from N133.28/litre to N113.28/litre.

These reductions will therefore translate to N125/litre retail pump price.

Despite the obvious cost implication of this immediate adjustment to the Corporation, NNPC is delighted to effect this massive reduction of N20/litre for the benefit of all Nigerians.

Accordingly, all NNPC Retail stations nationwide have been directed to change the retail pump price to N125/litre.

Mele K. Kyari
Group Managing Director, NNPC

Covid 19: Education District 1, Agege Produces Hand Sanitizers for Lagos Schools

...Urged Students on Regular Hand Washing

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The Lagos State Education District 1, comprising Agege, Alimosho and Ifako Ijaye Zones today produced Hand Sanitizers for Schools under the District.

Tutor General/Permanent Secretary of the District, Barrister Titilayo Margaret Solarin said that, it is imperative to champion a first of its kind programme to sensitize principals, teachers, students and other stakeholders on how to prevent this pandemic Corona Virus disease in our schools in Lagos.

The event which was held at the Government College School in Agege,  was aimed at teaching the students on regular handwashing to prevent all kinds of diseases.

Speaking Barr. Solarin said, “the need to increase public awareness amongst relevant stakeholders in order to curb the spread can't be overemphasized, especially among education stakeholders including teachers and students who cannot do without having contact with their colleagues on a daily basis”.

She further said that the gathering is not only for the sensitization but for the teachers and students to witness the production of hand sanitizers which would be very useful in keeping the disease at bay. “One of the methods being used by the state government is aggressive sensitization of all members of the public through different sectorial heads and opinion leaders in different fields of endeavors across the state”.

“This sensitization programme is considered necessary following the high rate of susceptibility of our children to this virus if they are not well briefed and sensitized on the Dos and Don'ts of the virus.

“Apart from this, we also rely on the stakeholders here as well as our students to help cascade our message of personal hygiene to their parents and neighbors in a bid to get everyone enlightened.

“As already being advised by medical experts, we are advised to note the following: avoid travelling to endemic areas, regular washing of hands with soap and water, avoid touching the eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands, avoid close contact with people that are sick.

“On our own part, this sensitization is a major step we are taking in addition to teaching of the production of sanitizers to curb the spread of the virus and also to teach hygiene among our students. Knowledge is power”. Barr. Solarin asserted.

On the part of the facilitator, Director, Lagos State Agriculture Development Authority, LASDA, Mrs. Juliana Balogun demonstrated and taught teachers and students on how to produce hand sanitizers with a token amount of money.

Balogun urged that it is important for people to imbibe the habit of regular washing of hands with soap and water and also go around with hand sanitizer where it's needed.

The high point of the event was when students of the District staged a drama play titled: “Covid-19, Corona Virus Must Go”, to educate fellow students on how to prevent the pandemic disease.

LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT SEALS BLOCK MOULDING INDUSTRIES FOR FAILING TO MEET STANDARDS

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The Lagos State Government has sealed some block moulding factories in the Ikorodu axis of Lagos state during an enforcement exercise as part of its efforts towards bringing an end to building collapse been experienced in the State as part of efforts of the State Government towards bringing sanity to the built industry.


Speaking during an enforcement exercise the General Manager of Lagos State Materials Testing Laboratory Dr Afolabi Abiodun Tajudeen said the government of Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has declared zero tolerance to building collapse in Lagos state and as part of the state government’s efforts towards securing the lives and properties of the citizens of the state its beaming its search light on materials used for construction.

The General Manager said any block industry that fails to meet the requirements and the laid down standard will be sealed. He also hammered on the need to have their blocks stamped as a means of identification.

 On stacking of blocks, the GM said blocks should be stacked 5 layers per column.
Dr Afolabi said the government is all out to make sure those involved in production and sale of building materials meet up the required standard.

In the course of the enforcement exercise eight block moulding industries were visited while seven were sealed for not meeting the required standards and samples of the blocks were taken from each block moulding agency, tagged and moved to the agency laboratory for testing which will be done in the presence of the owners for them to witness the test being carried out to ascertain the strength of their blocks.

 Also, the source of water used for mixing was also questioned and samples were collected to be tested in the Agency’s Laboratory.

The General Manager said this exercise will be continuous and spread to all Local Government areas of the State. He appealed to members of the public and gentlemen of the press to alert them of any suspicions of illegal block moulding activities going on in their environment.

Why Lagos closed Adejobi Street In Agege

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The Lagos State Government has announced that Adejobi Street, Agege will be partially closed on Tuesday today, 17th March, 2020 till Thursday, 19th March, 2020 for the laying of tracks along the level crossing as part of the ongoing railway modernisation project within the axis.

According to a statement from the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, the route will be closed daily from 6p.m to 6a.m the next day, advising motorists intending to ply the Adejobi axis to go through Fagba to link Toyin and Ashade Underpass to access their desired destinations.

The release also advised all road users to comply with the traffic signals as well as obey traffic management officers to ease the traffic situation and minimise the inconvenience likely to result from the construction work.

While soliciting for the support and cooperation of all Lagosians during the Nigerian Railway Modernisation Project, the Lagos State Government reiterated its determination to provide a seamless multi-modal transport system that will meet the transportation needs of its large population.

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Nigeria Records Third Corona Virus Case

The Honourable Minister for Health has announced the 3rd case of #COVID19 in Nigeria
According to the minister, " the case is a Nigerian who returned to Lagos from UK & developed symptoms during her 14-day self-isolation. "She is clinically stable & is being treated at Infectious Disease Hospital, Lagos".

The Lagos State Ministry of Health, which confirmed the case, said the patient is unconnected with the index case.

The infected, a 30-year-old Nigerian female who returned from the United Kingdom on Friday, observed self-isolation, developed symptoms and tested positive.

Lagos Speaker Obasa Reiterates No Crisis In Lagos Assembly

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Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashir Ajayi Obasa on Monday 16, 2020 has reiterated his earlier statement that there is no crisis or whatsoever at the assembly.

Obasa made the statement at their plenary session where a vote of confidence was passed on him by the 35 lawmakers present at the session.

“There is no crisis in the Lagos House of Assembly. We have 30 something members sitting here at the plenary today. If there’s crisis, we won’t have these numbers sitting here.

“We don’t have crisis. The fact that one or two people sat somewhere to write rubbish doesn’t mean we have one.

“We had a sitting on Monday, Tuesday and parliamentary on Thursday and another sitting today. So where is the crisis? There is no crisis in this house and there won’t be crisis. We took decision in the interest of Lagos and Lagosians and if there’s need to take such decision again, we would,” he said.

Childhood Trauma Made Me A Philanthropist – Damorich

…My Iyalode Title Was Predestined

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The popular saying that there is no smoke without fire could well be used to describe the personality of Alhaja Khadijat Oladunni Adeyemi, the CEO of Damorich Stores after struggling through spike of life to prominence.  Known as a cheerful giver with penchant for seeing children and less privilege make it in life, she was recently  installed as Iyalode of Orile Egbiri Land amid wide celebration. In this interview with AgegePulse, she speaks on the rationale behind her personality, her ever-growing business, relationship with Elephant Club of Ogba and other issues of interest. Excerpt….

You recently distributed school sandals to primary school pupils at the 20th anniversary of elephant club, what informed this gesture from you?

That was my little contribution to the good work Elephant Club is doing being their matron. They said they wanted the 20th anniversary to be memorable for pupils of the eleven schools (24 students each) they invited, I felt the little school needs that God used me to donate will go a long way in that regards. What really motivated me were the students that did debate, if parents really take time to send them to school, the world will know that the poor are really trying. They really impressed me, and I pray God will protect every one of them.

 How did Damorich store start?

That's a really serious question. I lost my mother about twenty five years ago; I was a little bit younger. Without my mother, no one else, would cater for me. My schooling stopped along the way too. I had to do menial jobs to provide for myself. I've served as a house help in many places before. I hawked “Moi Moi” and several things for survival. One day, I met a lady who is now my co-worker in Gbagi, her name is Abimbola. I explained the reason why I was hawking to her, I told her about how hurt I was, most especially from my step mother. So, she introduced me to buying and selling of foot wears, there was a slippers called “Bata China” in those days. I started buying in two dozens including some clothes. However, Damorich came about after someone I helped betrayed me at the company where I was getting the 'Bata China'. I got demoralised but when I got home that night, I explained everything that transpired at the resolution meeting with the Chinese people to my husband. I asked him of the company name to use if the Chinese company calls me, he smiled, took pen and wrote down our names. His name is Adedamola Richard. After writing his name, we just concluded that it should be DAMORICH. We started officially fifteen years ago.

Tell us your name and your background.

My name is Alhaja Khadijat Oladunni Adeyemi, the CEO of Damorich Store. I was born in Isolo, Lagos State. I'm a native of Ibadan.

What is Damorich Store's mode of operation?

At Damorich Store, we are three in one. We sell whole and retail sales, and we encourage people who want to venture into the business as much as we can.

How was your growing up like?

Growing up was seriously rough. My mother died twenty five years ago; can you imagine the age I was back then? Think of what I would have passed through, the sufferings. My education stopped in primary four. The pains I passed through was the reason behind my philanthropic personality. It is the reason for my excessive love for children and the less privilege. I don't want people to suffer. If God do more than this for me, I will really help a lot people. Bye and large, I thank God for what he has done for me.

You were recently crowned Iyalode of Egbiri Town, tell us about this traditional title

The title of Iyalode has been predestined for me. I have been rejecting the title of Iyalode for the past three years. It was first given to my father's elder sister, her name is Elizabeth Adigun. It would have been better if a day like that happened in her lifetime. When I wanted to become the Iyalode of Orile Egbiri, Ojokoro LCDA, people were afraid, they told me to quit that it's more than me, but I told them the title of Iyalode has been predestined. Let's thank Almighty God.

Apart from Agege, tell us about other branches of Damorich Store
To the Glory of God, we have many branches.

 It is my prayers that those managing the branches work harder as we are doing in Agege - Headquarters.

What is Damorich's staff strength?
Our staff strength is about thirty (30).

What can you say about the ongoing construction of Pen Cinema Flyover Bridge?

It is one of the best thing that can ever happen to Agege and environs. It is just that human beings are insatiable. If government didn't do anything, we will complain, now that they are doing we are still complaining when we ought to be enduring the pains for tomorrow's gains.

How is the ongoing construction affecting your business?

I know that this bridge will bring progress to the market. It will make Agege cynosure of  all eyes. Also, the driving convenience that the bridge will bring, will endear more potential customers towards Agege.

Tell us about one of your funny experiences in life.

It is definitely my hajj experience. A lot of people didn't believe I will go to Hajj because of my workaholic nature. Personally, I doubted it too. When I first paid for Hajj, I asked for a refund and I used the money to buy car. I paid the following year, I requested for refund as well as. One day, I just sat down and thought about it that I was beginning to play God on my destiny. Later, I went to Hajj in the month of October when foot wears are bestselling, I mean selling fast because that is when children are planning to resume school. It was indeed funny because whenever, I remember till date, I just smile.

What is your projection for Damorich in five year's time?

My utmost projection is that in five year's time, Damorich Stores should have become manufacturer of foot wears.

Message to your customers and people of Egbiri

I appreciate the people patronizing Damorich Stores because if not for them, there will be nothing like Damorich. May God infinite mercy be with them always. I thank Baale Adegboyega of Orile Egbiri, may you live long. Ever since I've been the Iyalode of Orile Egbiri, they have been giving birth to set of twins and mine is coming (laughs…). I really appreciate everyone of you.