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  • I ‘ll sponsor Media Welfare Bill in Senate, says Adeola

    SENATE Committee on Local Content Chairman Senator Solomon Adeola (APC, Lagos West) has pledged to sponsor a bill in the Senate for the protection and adequate welfare for journalists in the performance of their constitutional role in nation-building.

    He stated this at a media interaction with members of Nigeria Union of Journalists, Lagos Council at Ladi Lawal Press Centre, Ikeja over the weekend to kick-start his re-election campaign for the largest senatorial district.

    Adeola, who sponsored 15 bills in the 8th Senate with two of them passed by the National Assembly as constitutional bills, said he is motivated in making this pledge as a result of the fact that most of the major media establishments in Nigeria have their headquarters and origins in his senatorial district with many journalists as his constituents.

    “As part of my legislative agenda for the 9th Senate, if elected, I want to double the number of bills that I sponsor for passage by the Senate. I will be working with you, NUJ to sponsor a bill for the welfare of journalists in Nigeria. The bill will address by law the issue of salary of journalists in terms of adequacy and sanctions for non- payment over long periods without any consequences, security for journalists in the course of their duty as well as compulsory insurance.

    “The issue of Media Salary Scale for journalists should also be backed by legislative enactment,” the senator stated.

    He added that his stint of over 10 years in a media organisation in the finance department gives him an insight into the financial and other challenges facing journalists in Nigeria, s

    Adeola stated that in all the areas of functions of a lawmaker at the highest legislative body he has discharged his duties creditably to merit re-election for a second term, adding that in addition to his bill sponsorship and active participation in debate at plenary, three of his motions led to investigative committees pursuant of the oversight function of the parliament.

    Chairman of NUJ, Lagos Council Dr. Quasim Akinreti hailed the senator for making it a tradition of kicking off his campaign from the NUJ interaction. Akinreti added that there is need for the senator to do more in the area of welfare of journalists with many journalists as his constituents either as residents or workers in the largest senatorial district in Nigeria.

  • Electricity: Adeola to sponsor motion against estimated billing

    Lagos West senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Olamilekan Adeola (aka Yayi), has promised to raise a motion compelling the Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOs) to provide their customers across the country with prepaid meters.

    The motion would end the estimated billing.

    The senator said any DISCO that refuses to meter Nigerians should not expect revenue.

    “We shall empower Nigerians to resist the payment of any estimated bills from any DISCO,” Adeola said.

    He said the Senate would not fold its hands while those who bought the nation’s national assets continue to fleece Nigerians.

    The senator spoke at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Lagos Council’s Meet the Press Forum at the council secretariat in Ikeja, the state capital.

    The senator kick-started his second term re-election campaign at the event.

    He said Nigerians looked forward to quality representation from its representatives.

    Adeola, whose senatorial district has the largest population of 14 million people, also promised to champion the media enhancement bill that would raise the welfare of media practitioners in the country.

    Rendering account of his stewardship, the senator said he had sponsored 15 bills out of which two had been assented to by the President, and carried out several empowerment programmes, ranging from scholarship, the purchase of JAMB/UTME admission forms to indigent students as well as empowerment and skills acquisition programmes for thousands of his constituents.

  • Tinubu, Adeola retain Lagos senatorial tickets as Ashafa loses

    Senator Gbenga Ashafa (Lagos East) has lost his bid to return to the red chamber in 2019.

    He was defeated by a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Bayo Oshinowo.

    According to the results announced by the APC National Electoral Committee Chairman for National and State Assembly, Mr Lucky Imasuen at the APC Secretariat Ikeja, yesterday, Oshinowo polled 247,743 to beat Ashafa who scored a paltry 20,385 votes.

    Imasuen announced Senator Oluremi Tinubu was returned unopposed. She cleared all the 86, 494 votes cast at the primary.

    Senator Solomon Adeola was declared winner in Lagos West. The incumbent scored 378, 906 votes to defeat Kayode Opeifa who polled 1,179 and Are-Ago Olapade 1,275.

    Imasuen also disclosed that the results of the primaries for the House of Representatives and House of Assembly were ready.

    He said they will be released very soon.

     

  • Adeola joins clamour for Sanwo-Olu

    SENATE Committee on Local Content Chairman Senator Solomon Adeola (Lagos West) has joined the clamour for Babajide Sanwo-Olu to fly the party’s flag in the 2019 Lagos State governorship election.

    Adeola, who represents the largest senatorial district in Nigeria in terms of population (over 12 million constituents), at an emergency meeting with his supporters in his Ikeja Office, said his decision was informed by the overwhelming wishes of his constituents and All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders in his senatorial district as well as in Lagos State.

    “As we approach the 2019 general election, we must carry all our members along. Whatever the party directs is what we are going to do and I am aligning myself with the wishes of my followers who have all bought into the idea and vision of fielding Sanwo-Olu as the candidate of APC in Lagos State come 2019” he stated.

    Adeola urged his followers and supporters to vote for Sanwo-Olu and the party’s position in the other primaries as they become known

    The senator stressed that it was clear that Lagos State remain solidly on the side of APC National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and in the forefront of the progressive fold of APC in Nigeria.

    “Let everyone who has ears know that I am for Babajide Sanwo-Olu for governor. The criticism against Sanwo-Olu is just a distraction. The leaders of the party have spoken and we have aligned ourselves with their decision,” Adeola said.

    He said he is a beneficiary of the established leadership progression in the progressive fold of APC and he would always abide by the dictates of the party.

  • Ogun 2019: Adeola disowns campaign posters

    Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, chairman of Senate Committee on Local Content, on Saturday said his attention has been drawn to political campaign posters being posted overnight in some parts of Ogun State, purporting to announce the commencement of his campaign for the Ogun State governor in 2019. He dissociated himself completely from the posters describing them as the ill conceived and ill- motivated gimmick of his political opponents to portray him in bad light.

    Adeola said the posting of such posters is clearly a breach of the Electoral Law of Nigeria and against the timetable of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for which such poster pasting is a contravention. Senator Adeola said that currently what is going on in Ogun State are consultations among relevant stakeholders on Ogun 2019, adding that he remains the duly elected senator of Lagos West and will continue to represent them fully in all ways.

    “As a law abiding citizen and a law maker of over 14 years standing presently serving at the highest legislative body in Nigeria, I am not one to be seen to break any law of Nigeria in pursuit of any political or other goals. By the electoral law of Nigeria it is illegal for any aspirant for elections in 2019 to begin political campaign as portrayed in the planted poster of me springing up in parts of Ogun State,” the senator stated.

     

     

  • Adeola preaches peace, release of Dapchi girl

    The Chairman, Senate Committee on Local Content, Senator Solomon Adeola (APC, Lagos West) wants his constituents and Nigerians in general to remain peaceful and exhibit the Christian virtues of sacrifice, love and abiding faith in a better tomorrow as exemplified in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

    In his Easter message, Senator Adeola said the season symbolises a new beginning of hope and redemption for all mankind adding that for all true Christians the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ means that all challenges confronting individuals and mankind are ultimately surmountable by a fervent believe in God Almighty.

    The senator joins  other Nigerians to appeal to the insurgent group Boko Haram for the release of the remaining Dapchi Girl, Leah, still being held in captivity on the basis of her Christian faith as no religion sanctions such act of attempt at forceful conversion stressing that as a federal legislator, he will always support legislations in the interest and development of the people.

     

     

  • ‘It’s wrong to stop Adeola’s governorship ambition’

    A governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, Jimi Lawal, has faulted those seeking to stop Senator Olamilekan Adeola from pursuing his governorship ambition ahead of the 2019 poll.

    Adeola, the senator representing Lagos Westhails from Ogun West Senatorial District and has a declared desire to become the next governor of Ogun State on the paltform of the APC.

    Lawal said it was “wrong” for anybody to attempt “stopping or hindering” Adeola, popularly called Yayi, from participating in the forthcoming 2019 governorship race in the Gateway State “on the basis of where he is coming from”.

    The former banker and founder of defunct Alpha Merchant Bank addressed reporters at the weekend in Ijebu-Ode.

    He noted that anyone or group attempting to stop Yayi would merely be pursuing a “moral issue and not something legal”.

    Lawal said the constitution and the electoral law are clear on the matter.

    The former banker stressed that one can transfer one’s Personal Voter Card (PVC) from one location to another, thus paving the way for one to vote or be voted for in a new location during general elections.

    The APC governorship aspirant from Ogun East expressed the confidence that he would succeed Governor Ibikunle Amosun in 2019.

    Lawal added that he was not comfortable with the fact that some people working for Yayi in the state were in disagreement with the governor.

    The politician said it was not right for one to be in the opposition.

    He hailed Amosun for improving on the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), adding that his administration’s urban renewal and infrastructural development were remarkable.

    But he said the state’s development seemed to be capital-based.

    Lawal pledged to embark on far-reaching economic and human capital development, functional education and healthcare system, open the state’s rural areas for accessibility and socioeconomic development as well as return Dangote to Ogun-Waterside to set up a refinery there, if given the mandate to govern the state in 2019.

  • Imoke, Adeola, others pay tributes to Obasanjo’s late ADC

    Imoke, Adeola, others pay tributes to Obasanjo’s late ADC

    Former Cross River State Governor, Liyel Imoke, Former Head of the Service of the Federation, Steve Oransanye and Former Managing Director of Gurantee Trust Bank Plc, Mr. Fola Adeola, were among prominent Nigerians who yesterday paid glowing tributes to Late Brig. General Solomon Giwa Amu, the former Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo.

    The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukuk Buratai, represented by the Chief of Civil Military Relations, Maj-Gen. Nuhu Angbanso and other professional colleagues and friends of the late ADC also lauded the late Giwa-Amu for his contributions to the society and nation. Former Governor Imoke who chaired the 10th Anniversary of Solomon Giwa Amu at the Sheraton Hotel, Abuja, described the late ADC to ex-President Obasanjo as compassionate, generous and disciplined, saying the late ADC gave his best to his fatherland.

    Imoke further said if Giwa-Amu were to be alive today, he would be distressed and disappointed at the power supply situation in Nigeria considering the fact that he was in the know of efforts to boost electricity supply in the country through the PPP more than 12 years ago. According to him, as at the time he resigned as Minister of Power to contest election for the Cross River State gubernatorial seat, there were plans to increase power generations in the country through the PPP and the late Giwa-Amu was very passionate about the project and every other project that would advance the growth and development of the country.

    The former governor lauded the resilient of the family, particularly his wife, Dr. (Mrs.) Judith Giwa Amu and friends for putting together series of events in memory of the late ADC as packaged by the Solomon Giwa-Amu Foundation.

    In his remarks, the former Managing Director of Gurantee Trust Bank, Mr. Fola Adeola said Solomon Giwa Amu as a friend and brother was a man of integrity, highly disciplined, professional in his calling and generous.

    Adeola who cited instances of his encounter with the late Brigadier General said Nigerian youths have a lot to learn about him, stressing that the country as well would continue to require people like him in position of power and authority especially for his gift to use leadership position for common good.

    Adeola said: “As we reflect on the state of our nation and the role of individuals, the message here is simple: It is good to have a job or career but good societies are built by people with a calling. There was no doubt Solo found his purpose wherever he was and made the most of the resources that life gave him at the time.

    In her remarks Dr. (Mrs.) Judith Solomon GiwaAmu commended the committee of friends for standing by the family, saying she would remain eternally grateful for their support, prayers and calls which have helped in no small measure to sustain the legacies of the late husband.

  • Deji Tinubu: Adeola commiserates with Ambode, Tinubu family

    Senator Solomon Adeola (APC, Lagos West), the chairman of Senate Committee on Local Content has commiserated with Governor Akinwunmi Ambode and the entire Tinubu family on the unfortunate demise of Mr. Deji Tinubu, the Special Adviser to Governor Ambode on Industry, Commerce and Cooperatives.

    In a condolence message, Senator Adeola said he was deeply shocked and saddened by the sudden passage of an illustrious and progressive Lagosian while serving the state, stressing that Tinubu’s demise at this time is a huge loss not only to his immediate family and Lagos State but Nigeria.

    “We lost a hardworking Nigerian who had put in so much service for Lagos State and Nigeria in the area of sports administration and development as well as economic development. His exit will certainly leave a vacuum difficult to fill in continuing service to our nation” Senator Adeola stated.

    Senator Adeola prayed to Almighty God to grant the immediate and extended family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss and a peaceful repose for the soul of the dearly departed.

     

  • Adeola praises NDIC over banking stability

    Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Sterling Bank Plc Yemi Adeola has praised the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) for its contributions to the safety of the  banking system.

    Adeola spoke during a courtesy call and  introduction of Sterling Bank’s new Managing Director/CEO Abubakar Suleiman to the corporation.

    He noted that NDIC is renowned for the excellence of its bank examiners and its quality reports.

    The Sterling Bank team was received by NDIC Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) Umaru Ibrahim along with the two Executive Directors (EDs) of the corporation, Prince Aghatise Erediawa and Mrs. Lola Abiola-Edewor.

    Adeola informed the NDIC management that the procedure for the selection of the new CEO of the bank was rigorous and ably handled by the reputable consulting firm KPMG. While expressing the hope that the visit would further strengthen the excellent relationship between the bank and the corporation, the bank also briefed the corporation on the future outlook of the bank, which includes the planned expansion of its Non-Interest Banking (NIB) window.

    He informed the NDIC management of the plan by Sterling Bank to apply for a licence for a stand-alone NIB soonest, adding that the decision was informed by the feasibility studies conducted by the bank, judging from the potential market and financial resources of customers expected to embrace NIB. The meeting also provided a platform for the discussion of the prospects and opportunities in the Nigerian Banking system along with challenges.

    Ibrahim thanked the bank’s management for the visit and promised to sustain the cordial relationship. He expressed the hope for the appointment of capable hands into the banking system to improve the performance of the sector. He assured Suleiman of his support to ensure the growth of the bank.