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Ogunbanwo Olayemi popularly known as TMP Offisial (was born August 30 1989) is a Nigerian artiste, songwriter and entertainer who got inspired listening to songs by Juju music legend King Sunny Ade and Fuji music icon, Sikiru Ayinde Barrister.

His stage name, TMP is an acronym for The Master Planner or Master P.

TMP realized he could sing very well at the age of 6 when he would sing Sir Shina Peters’ album from start to finish without stuttering.

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The artiste who describes his sound as conscious sound is currently signed to Aura Music where he would be officially releasing his songs.

TMP in an interview explained how he got the full support of his family when he decided to do music. He has been able to dominate the Nigerian music industry with his versatile sounds hereby getting recognition from various organizations around the world.

TMP Offisial sees his sound as one that is laid back in Afro, infused with mixed tempo Caribbean elements that captivates his listeners with catchy lyrics & great vocals, he is undoubtedly a fast-rising act to watch out for in the Nigerian entertainment industry.

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The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ChillingChow Restaurant, Mr Obawe Ebenezer has announced that the establishment will be opening branches in several key cities across the country, thus creating more jobs for Nigerians.

The Benin-based restaurant which provides quality meals and quality relaxation experience for customers, is an example of the hardwork and visionary ability of several Nigerian youths in creating employment opportunities for themselves and for others.

The CEO, Mr Obawe Ebenezer, who is a young entrepreneur, said: “ChillingChow Restaurant has been functioning for a little over a year now in Benin City but the turnout has been amazing. By God’s grace, we have been able to employ lots of young people: cooks, cleaners, bakers, waiters. In such a short while, we have become one of the most flexible and reliable food delivery services in Edo state.

“We currently have a mobile application that can be downloaded to place orders for comfortable delivery of meals. What we plan on doing now is expanding into other cities across Nigeria. We will be opening more branches and food stands very soon. By so doing, we will be helping to do our part in reducing the unemployment rate in Nigeria.”

Mr Ebenezer went on to speak on the need for more youths to venture into entrepreneurship. He explained that with the present economic situation of Nigeria, young people must be innovative and learn different skills to help create jobs. He also urged government to create favorable policies and security to encourage small businesses to thrive.

“As it is now in Nigeria, it is very important that young people pick up various skills, whether vocational, digital or otherwise. It has become evident that waiting for government to create jobs is an exercise in futility. If we must build a solid economy, the job cannot be left for government alone. We all must put our hands together.

“I appeal to our elected leaders in government, to do their best to create a favorable environment for businesses to thrive. The issue of insecurity also must be addressed urgently because lives and properties of many young business owners are being destroyed.”

Mr Ebenezer finally thanked citizens of Edo state for welcoming the restaurant and pledged to do more in building love and harmony across the state. ChillingChow Restaurant is currently located at Sadoh Lane, Ihama road, GRA, Benin City.

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As a fallout of the newly created Local Government Council Area (LCDA), Irede LCDA, in Ekiti State, with the headquarters at Ikoro-Ekiti, a social club, Galaxy Club of Ikoro-Ekiti has called for cooperation and understanding of all communities in the new LCDA.

In a statement on behalf of the Club by the Galaxy Chief, Idowu Adewole, the Club sougth for an amiable relationship among the towns in the newly created LCDA to usher in, a new era of unprecedented socioeconomic development and growth.

Adewole said; “the purpose of LCDA is to bring dividends of democratic governance to the doorsteps of the people, it would therefore be a thing of joy if every community in the new LCDA see the creation as an opportunity to develop in all ramifications. We therefore call on everyone, Ikoro, Ipoti, Ejiyan, Odo-Owa, Ilukuno and Owa communities to come together and set for next level of development.”

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While thanking the governor of Ekiti State, Governor Kayode Fayemi for not reneging on his promise of bringing governance closer to the people, the Club also congratulate the traditional ruler of Ikoro-Ekiti, the headquarter of the new LCDA, Oba (Dr.) Adebanji Adeleye for the new development.

Adewole said “the people of the communities are very grateful to the governor. He has obviously shown that he is a man of his word. We also use this opportunity to congratulate our Kabiyesi, Oba(Dr.) Adebanji Adeleye, the Olukoro of Ikoro-Ekiti, the Ikoro Progressive Union and the entire people of Ikoro-Ekiti as well as all and sundry in the area for witnessing this remarkable moment.”

It will be recalled that last week, the Ekiti State government created 19 new LCDAs as additional administrative areas to the existing 16 Local Government Areas in the State. One of the newly created LCDAs was Irede LCDA with its headquarters at Ikoro-Ekiti. It was carved out of Ijero Local Government.

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Ikoro-Ekiti, the headquarters of the newly created Irede Local Council Development Area in Ekiti State has expressed its gratitude to the governor of the State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi for fulfilling his promise of bringing governance closer to the people.

The community, in a statement by the President, Ikoro Progressive Union (IPU), the umbrella body of the sons and daughters of the town at home and in the Diaspora, Dr. Sehinde Benson said; “Governor Kayode Fayemi has once again demonstrated the fact that he listens to the yearnings of the people and is committed to the delivery of dividends of democracy to all.”

While assuring the determination of the community to ensure the successful take off of the new LCDA, as well as the readiness of the community to facilitate its socioeconomic sustainability, development and growth, the IPU also rejoices with all the communities that make up the new Irede LCDA.

Benson said; “We want to also use this opportunity to rejoice with all the member communities; Ipoti, Ejiyan, Odo-Owa, Ilukuno and Owa communities for this great development at this particular time. Though, the headquarter is sited at Ikoro-Ekiti, the LCDA belongs to all of us. This is the time to consolidate on our efforts to ensure that the good purpose of the creation is achieved.”

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Emphasising the economic viability of the new LCDA, Benson said; “the area has the wherewithal to make the new LCDA economically viable, in fact, we are ready to set the pace for others in this regard. It should not be forgotten that the area’s contributions to the economic development of the state has always been very significant. Since the era of the defunct western region, when cocoa was the mainstay of the economy and till today, the area has never looked back in expanding the state’s IGR, through commercial agriculture, trade and commerce, not to talk of its vast human resources who are holding sway in diverse areas of the society.”

It will be recalled that until the creation of the new LCDA; Ikoro-Ekiti, one of the oldest towns in Ekiti land, was a prominent town in the Ijero Local Government area of Ekiti State. Last week, the town was announced by the state government as the headquarters of Irede LCDA, one of the 19 new LCDAs created by the government to deepen democratic governance and bring it closer to the people.