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  • Old girls celebrate alma mater’s 50th anniversary

    Old girls celebrate alma mater’s 50th anniversary

    Alumni of the Federal Government Girls’ College (FGGC) Benin City shut down the ancient city between October 12 and 15 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their Alma mater.

    The four-day event, which started with an inter-school debate competition on Thursday, October 12 and culminated with a thanksgiving service on Sunday, 15 at the school, had in attendance over 287 old students from various parts of the country and abroad.

    They were led by the first lady of Edo State, Mrs. Betsy Obaseki, a foundation student of the school. She inaugurated a number of high profile projects implemented by herself and the FGGC Benin Old Girls’ Association to commemorate the anniversary.

    The projects, including solar-powered streetlights, upgraded sick bay, refurbished junior and senior dining halls, launch of a 400-page book and the unveiling of Atiti, the statue of an FGGC Benin student with outstretched arms standing on top of a globe, were inaugurated on Saturday.

    In her address, Mrs. Obaseki, one of the 72 pioneer pupils admitted into the college in 1973, said the school had produced many outstanding old girls whom she urged the current pupils to emulate.

    She underscored the need to maintain the school’s legacy and traditions and pass same to the younger generations.

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    In her speech, principal of the school, Mrs. Osamudiame Aghedo, said the school had provided excellent education over the years.

    She said: “Today, as we commemorate our school’s 50 years of existence, we not only celebrate the past but also embrace the present and envision a future filled with endless possibilities.

    “Our journey so far has been one of growth, learning and achievements, which would not have been possible without the collective efforts of our exceptional teaching and non-teaching staff, diligent students and supportive parents.

    “Over the years, our school has become a symbol of excellence in education; nurturing young minds and preparing them for the challenges that lie ahead.”

    Prominent old girls who attended the four-day festivities included: Mrs. Eyono Fatayi-Williams, the first female member of the board of the NLNG and chairman, board of trustees of FGGC Benin Old Girls’ Association; Elohor Aiboni, first female Managing Director of Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company, who also gave the keynote address; among others.

    Mrs. Betsy Obaseki was the one who sponsored the solar light electrification and sickbay project. She also sponsored the Anniversary Ball

    The old girls association refurbished the dining halls.

    In her remarks, Olaniyan thanked the old girls for supporting the anniversary and showing up. She specially thanked the Edo State first lady for sponsoring the Ball.

    “She is the reason why you are not counting the grains of rice on your plate,” she told the old girls at the ball.

    She also thanked her for the motherly role she and other Foundation set members played during the celebration.

  • School celebrates golden jubilee

    The Administrator of Grace Group of Schools, Gbagada, Lagos, Tokunbo Edun, has called on staff members and pupils of the school to get ready for a remarkable fanfare, which will commence November 25 to celebrate the school’s 50th anniversary.

    She said in a statement that the anniversary would feature a lecture, video documentary, novelty march, Jumat Service and the unveiling of the founder, Grace Osinowo’s bust.

    She said a thanksgiving service to hold next January 7 would cap the celebrations.

    Tracing the history of Grace Schools, Mrs. Edun, daughter of the founder, said her mother’s dream to contribute to the educational development of Nigeria was conceived in 1958 and became a reality on January 8, 1967.

    She said the Grace Children School started with 23 pupils at 196, Ikorodu Road, a residential building donated by the late P. A. Adeolu Odunsi, a philanthropist.

    The secondary arm, Grace High School, started in 1972 with nine pupils – five years before the school relocated to its present site in Gbagada.

    Since then, she said the school has registered more than 10,000 children and employs over 70 staff.

     

  • Lagos plans star-studded concert for golden jubilee celebration

    Lagos plans star-studded concert for golden jubilee celebration

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    The Lagos State Government has concluded plans to host the best of Nigerian traditional and contemporary popular musicians and fashionistas to an anniversary concert to round off the unprecedented year-long activities to mark the 50th anniversary of the creation of the State.

    A statement issued on Thursday by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde, stated that the event tagged ‘Lagos State Golden Concert’ will hold at the Bar-Beach on Sunday, May 28 and is expected to draw thousands of Lagosians from all walks of life to the venue.

    The statement added that the concert which is billed to hold from 2pm will have in attendance the State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Members of the State Executive Council, Members of the State House of Assembly as well as party chieftains and corporate players from the Organized Private Sector.

    According to the statement, some of the confirmed artistes gracing the show include the juju music maestros – King Sunny Ade and Evangelist Ebenezer Obey as well as the legendry Highlife Patriarch, Sir Victor Olaiya.

    Other superstars on board are Davido, Phyno, Olamide, Humble Smith, Adekunle Gold, Lil Kesh, Partoranking, ‘Mr Capable’ Banky W, Runtown, Vanessa, MI, Eedris Abdulkareem, Mr. Eazi, and DJ Spinall.

    Also expected are star Fuji artistes like Adewale Ayuba, Abass Akande Obesere and Wasiu Alabi (Pasuma Wonder).

    According to Ayorinde, the Lagos State Golden Concert will serve as an ecstatic climax for the year-long activities that have been celebrating the cultural essence of the State since May 27, 2016.

    “It will also serve as a bridge between the activities for Lagos @ 50 which will formally come to a close with an anniversary ball on Saturday May 27 and the second year anniversary of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s administration on Monday May 29th 2017,” he said.

    The Commissioner said the Golden Concert will further attest to the State Government’s commitment to the promotion of tourism, arts, culture and entertainment in the State and how musicians and creative artistes, like fashion designers and models, help in sustaining a vibrant, creative economy that has made Lagos State the cynosure of all eyes in Africa.

    The statement thanked the media and corporate sponsors whose generous contributions have sustained the year-long anniversary as well as every Lagosian whose support, encouragement and enthusiastic participation made the Lagos @ 50 Celebration undoubtedly the most publicized event of the year across Nigeria.

     

  • Lagos gets monument for 50th anniversary

    Lagos gets monument for 50th anniversary

    A monument, `Ojuloge’, has been unveiled at the open intersection between the National Theatre Complex and Nigerian Breweries in Iganmu, Lagos.
    It was created to celebrate the Lagos woman as part of the activities to celebrate Lagos at 50. `Ojuloge’ was unveiled on May 4,
    Mr Olorotimi Ajayi, Chief Executive Officer of Modupe Studios, said at the weekend in Lagos that the monument portrayed the grace, style and passion for fashion of the Lagos women.
    “The inspiration for the concept `Ojuloge’ originated from the age long idea where people talk about Lagos women as `Sisi Eko’.
    “When you look closely, there is richness in the face of the average Lagos woman.
    “All over the world, beyond Nigeria, beyond Africa, when you see a lady who is brought up in Lagos anywhere in the world, they are the most gaily dressed.
    “As we are celebrating the Lagos woman, we are indeed actually celebrating the nobility of the Lagos man who thinks it worthy to erect a monument in celebration of the Lagos woman.”
    He said that they were also celebrating the nobility of the state governor, who approved the execution of the project for the state government.
    Ajayi added that the monument was also to project culture and heritage of the people of Lagos.

  • Firm unveils new logo at 50th anniversary

    O Fifty years is not 50 days.

    For a firm to survive the harsh economic environment in Nigeria for 50 years calls for celebration. It was in the light of this that one of the foremost oil and gas companies in Nigeria, SAIPEM, rolled out the drums while celebrating its 50 years of doing business in Nigeria. It also used the occasion to unveil its new logo. The firm has operated in Nigeria since 1967.

    Reeling off his company’s achievements in the last 50 years, the Managing Director of Saipem Contracting Nigeria Limited, Mr. Guido D’Aloisio said the company had done well in the area of infrastructural development.

    On national development, Guido D’Aloisio said: “Nigeria will need to put infrastructural facilities in place in order to attract foreign investors into the country so as to  develop some of the key infrastructure that will drive the country’s development while focusing on boosting economic growth.”

    The anniversary began with the unveiling of the 50th-year anniversary logo which was the first of activities lined up for the event.

    The company, which is a major EPCI contractor in the oil and gas industry in Nigeria, has been responsible for the development of some of the major infrastructural facilities in the industry in the onshore and shallow waters and deep offshore fields.

    Not only that, the company is working to improve capability and technology in order to attract the right investments from organisations with good track records and potential to develop the economy.

    Guido D’Aloisio explained that since its 50 years of doing business in Nigeria, the company has become a leader in local content, adding that over 90 per cent of its workforce are Nigerians, some of whom have spent over 25 years working for the organisation.

    “We have Nigerians working here with us for over 25 years. For us, the Local Content Act is a continuation of what we were doing for many years,” he said.

    He further explained that as part of the company’s desire to make the Nigeria market attractive to foreign investors, the firm has built a strong presence and reputation in the oil and gas industry over the years, adding that investors are willing to do business with reliable and competent organisations; therefore presenting SAIPEM to these investors is an indication that the investors are dealing with the right company capable of delivering on time, quality and safety.

    “Today, we want to reflect not only on how far we have come with our values and mission, but also more importantly on SAIPEM’s future. The industry we compete in will continue to evolve just as it has over the years, with groundbreaking innovations and new ways of doing business. “We are better positioned to lead these advances. We have the resources to solve tough problems, we have invested heavily in assets, innovations and we have the deepest commitment to development in the industry.

    “Our facility in Rumuolumei in Port Harcourt Rivers State represents an example of this. With one million sqm yards, and a production capacity of 27,000 tons per annum, the yard still represents the largest and the most technologically advanced yard in West Africa.

    “We have an approach which is global but with a focus on the local environment. We have always been there; therefore we have always tried to integrate ourselves into the environment in which we are working. We have partnered with local companies to develop their capabilities and have brought in our technologies and experience in project management, engineering fabrication and construction. We leverage on our worldwide experience in the development and execution of complex and innovative turnkey projects all over the world,” he said.

  • Lagos to mark 50th anniversary with new roads

    Lagos to mark 50th anniversary with new roads

    Lagos State Government will complete and inaugurate some major roads before the celebration of its 50th anniversary of its creation on May 17, next year.
    A source in the state Ministry of Works and Infrastructure told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) yesterday that some of the projects to be inaugurated included: the Abule-Egba Flyover and roads in Agbado Oke Odo Local Council Development Area, and the Lekki-Ajah flyover.
    Others are: Rehabilitation of Freedom Road and Admiralty Way in Eti-Osa Local Government Area, Ojodu Berger Bridge, Laybys and Slip Roads.
    Rehabilitation/Upgrading of Ishefun/Camp Davies/New Market Roads; Aiyetoro Road in Alimosho Local Government and the construction of arterial roads in Epe.
    The roads are expected to reduce gridlock as well as increase connectivity between the hinterlands and some boundary communities between Lagos and Ogun.
    The source said contractors were working round the clock to complete and hand over the projects in April.
    The government is proposing to spend N138.24 billion on road infrastructure in the 2017 budget.
    “Governor Akinwunmi Ambode is so passionate about delivering these massive road construction projects across the state to Lagosians to mark the 50th anniversary of the state.
    “Our governor is interested in making all Lagosians happy and that is why he has been personally inspecting most of the projects,” the source said.
    NAN also learnt that the “state government is also planning to extend the ongoing road demarcation of the Ikorodu road median with wire mesh to the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway”.
    The source said the extension, which was being planned toward the old tollgate on Lagos Ibadan Expressway, was to enforce the use of foot bridges on the axis.

  • Lagos to mark 50th anniversary with new roads

    Lagos to mark 50th anniversary with new roads

    Lagos State Government will complete and inaugurate some major roads before the celebration of its 50th anniversary of its creation on May 17, next year.
    A source in the state Ministry of Works and Infrastructure told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) yesterday that some of the projects to be inaugurated included: the Abule-Egba Flyover and roads in Agbado Oke Odo Local Council Development Area, and the Lekki-Ajah flyover.
    Others are: Rehabilitation of Freedom Road and Admiralty Way in Eti-Osa Local Government Area, Ojodu Berger Bridge, Laybys and Slip Roads.
    Rehabilitation/Upgrading of Ishefun/Camp Davies/New Market Roads; Aiyetoro Road in Alimosho Local Government and the construction of arterial roads in Epe.
    The roads are expected to reduce gridlock as well as increase connectivity between the hinterlands and some boundary communities between Lagos and Ogun.
    The source said contractors were working round the clock to complete and hand over the projects in April.
    The government is proposing to spend N138.24 billion on road infrastructure in the 2017 budget.
    “Governor Akinwunmi Ambode is so passionate about delivering these massive road construction projects across the state to Lagosians to mark the 50th anniversary of the state.
    “Our governor is interested in making all Lagosians happy and that is why he has been personally inspecting most of the projects,” the source said.
    NAN also learnt that the “state government is also planning to extend the ongoing road demarcation of the Ikorodu road median with wire mesh to the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway”.
    The source said the extension, which was being planned toward the old tollgate on Lagos Ibadan Expressway, was to enforce the use of foot bridges on the axis.

  • South Africa ready to partner Lagos on 50th anniversary, says envoy

    South Africa ready to partner Lagos on 50th anniversary, says envoy

    South Africa’s Consul-General in Lagos Darkey Africa has expressed his country’s readiness to partner with Lagos State on its 50th year anniversary.

    The Consul-General stated this yesterday while speaking with reporters when he visited the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, in his office at Alausa, Ikeja.

    The diplomat explained that Nigeria and Africa shared so many things in common, adding that the relationship would have to be strengthened.

    He said: “We partner for the benefit of the two cities. We know that Lagos is celebrating its 50 years anniversary. We wish all the people of Lagos the best as they celebrate; we will be there to support the city.

    Sharing his experience in Lagos, Africa said: “It is wonderful. As Africans, we enhance people to people in interaction so that the two countries can benefit. But, we can also build more collaboration between the people of the two countries.”

    The Consul-General added: “We thought it is necessary to come and make a visit to the Speaker as we do with the governor and because we are hosted here by Lagos State.

    “We also want the people to know why we are here and what we can do together within the context of our bilateral relationship. We are here to say to the Speaker, South Africa is ready to do business in Lagos State and to share experience in relation to government matters.”

    Obasa said South Africa and Nigeria needs to chart a common path to portray the good image of Africa.

    The Speaker said: “We are big brothers in Africa. We need to chart a path to improve our GDPs; a path of peace to end insecurity. We should take advantage of our relationship to work on the interest of Africa. We also need to collaborate on legislative business. It is a relationship that we must cherish”.

    Obasa assured the diplomat and interested investors from South Africa of a better security in Lagos, saying the Neighbourhood Safety Agency law that was signed by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode was aimed at guaranteeing security of lives and property.