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  • Ex-council chiefs endorse Ambode

    The immediate past Sole Administrators of 20 Local Government and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LG/LCDAs) a.k.a SOLADS 57 yesterday passed a vote of confidence and endorse Governor Akinwunmi Ambode for a second in office.

    A communique signed by the trio of Princess Abiodun Elegushi, William Lawanson and Sanya Oshijo, said Ambode’s tenacity to do great things and strategic thinking to solve problems in every sector has been unprecedented.

    The group said: “Therefore, we unanimously support his candidature for a second term based on our conviction on various projects and massive infrastructural developments he has embarked upon in the state such as the completed 114 roads, the newly approved 181 roads and various bridges in all rural areas either completed or under construction, the yearly entertainment One Lagos Fiesta which has impacted positively on our youths, the Light-Up Lagos, Cleaner Lagos Initiative, primary health care, schools, women empowerment, transportation and on-going rail construction, the Lake Rice Project and lastly the Lagos City Marathon which is now a global event to mention but a few.

    “We are proud to be associated with you and particularly, your strides in combating and curbing crime in the state which culminated in the construction and equipping of the first ever high-powered DNA Forensic Laboratory in Nigeria, which means that we do not need to embark on a trip to South Africa or United Kingdom to solve crime, paternity issues and other associated vices in Lagos State.”

    The group also rejoiced with All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his birthday.

  • Ambode: stress-free workplace ‘ll boost efficiency

    Weak or ineffective management can leave employees feeling undervalued and affect their self-esteem and efficiency, Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has said.

    Besides, failure to keep employees informed about significant changes to the organisation causes them stress and uncertainty about their future.

    Ambode, who spoke at the Training facilitated by Human Capital Management and Solution Limited in Lagos and tagged: “Time and Stress Management Workshop”, said a stress free workplace will boost workers efficiency.

    Governor Ambode, who was represented by Commissioner for Establishments, Training and Pensions, Dr. Akintola Benson said senior officers of the Lagos State Civil Service are being trained on how to make the civil service as less stressful as possible for civil servants.

    He listed other common causes of stress in the workplace to include multiple reporting lines for employees, with each manager asking for their work to be prioritised, poor physical working environment, excessively high workloads with insufficient workloads, lack of control over work activities, difficulty settling into a new promotion, both in terms of meeting the new role’s requirements and adapting to possible changes in relationships with colleagues.

    He said concerns about job security, lack of career opportunities or level of pay, bullying or harassment, among others can also cause stress for employees.

    “The state has since discovered that effectiveness in its Civil Service goes far beyond the acquisition of knowledge and job-related skills. The training is aimed at increasing knowledge and on-the-job skills for civil servants and enable them to live well-rounded lives and cope with a number of factors that are often over-looked in the quest for organisational efficiency.

    “Two of such factors are time management and stress management. In today’s 24-hour, round-the-clock work engagement culture, there is a critical need to help officers of the state Civil Service learn the mechanisms for coping with the demands on time management and the consequential stress.

    “It is important to recognise the common causes of stress at work so that you can take steps to reduce stress levels where possible. Workplace stress can be caused by a number of factors from heavy workloads and over-promotion to bullying and blame culture,”he added.

     

  • Ambode inaugurates Demurin-Ketu Road

    •Vows to begin construction of Agboyi-Ketu bridge

    Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode yesterday inaugurated Demurin-Ketu Road and Alapere roundabout.

    He said it would improve travel time and impact on the living condition of the people.

    The governor promised to begin the Alapere-Agboyi Ketu link bridge before the end of the year.

    This, he said, would lay to rest, agitation by Agboyi residents for a bridge to link them with their Ketu neighbours.

    Ambode said the expansion of the old 8.7-metre single carriage road to a dual carriageway would reduce gridlock around Alapere.

    He said there would be improvement in accessibility and connectivity to Alapere.

    The governor praised the people for their partnership with the government.

    He said “This is the only community that did not take the government to court when they learnt that their buildings, shops, fence and so on would be affected by construction. They did not only surrender such properties to be pulled down, they also did not collect any compensation for the demolished structures. This is uncommon, we salute your spirit.”

    Ambode urged Lagosians to pay tax, to enable the government provide dividends of democracy.

    Commissioner for Transportation Mr. Ladi Lawanson enjoined residents to take over ownership of the project and resist attempts to destroy their assets.

    He said traders should not turn the road to shops.

     

     

  • Ambode, Fashola, Babalola for Laspotech conference

    The 7th International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa (ICIDA) will take place today at the Lagos State Polytechnic, Ikorodu.

    Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode is the chief host.

    The keynote speakers are foremost legal practitioner and founder of Afe Babalola University (ABUAD), Ado Ekiti, Chief Afe Babalola(SAN) and the Minister for Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola.

    According to a statement by the organisers, ‘’ it is a three- day conference and will be held at the School of Agriculture’s auditorium, Laspotech, Ikorodu campus.’’

     

  • Lagos NULGE applauds Ambode for recruiting 2,300

    …Endorsement for governor

    The Lagos State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has applauded Governor Akinwunmi Ambode for recruiting 2,300 local government workers.

    Lagos NULGE President Afolabi Semako Ajosehaddressed his colleagues at its first quarter of local government workers’ forum held at Oriade Local Council Development Area.

    He said: “We want to use this opportunity to thank our dear Governor Akinwunmi Ambode for recruiting about 2300 workers into NULGE. Initially, the governor directed 800 LAWMA (Lagos State Waste Management Authorithy) staff to be integrated as local government employees, and recruit additional 1500 which included the physically challenged. This is laudable in a society where physically challenged individuals are not too often considered for employment.

    “At present, the workforce in Lagos NULGE is about 20,000; by the time we add the latest employees, the figure now stands at 22, 3000. This seems impossible considering the current economic realities. This is in sharp contrast to what is happening in other states where some governors could not pay workers’ salaries and as a result, are considering laying off staff.  Therefore, if our governor has been so magnanimous to direct that NULGE should have more employees, then we should reciprocate this gesture by contributing our various quota towards ensuring the Lagos IGR is increased.

    “This is the only way by which we will not make the governor to regret his action. We therefore need to pay him back. It’s time to buckle up and redouble our efforts.  To whom much is given, much is also expected.”

    He congratulated members on the forthcoming celebration of the union’s 40th anniversary.

    Some of the issues deliberated upon include stagnation of health attendants and drivers; training and retraining of staff, improved attitude towards work, as well as workers due for conversion, among others.

    The chairman of Oriade LCDA, Akinlola Ramotalai Olanrewaju, and All Progressives Party (APC) chairman of the council, Alhaji Aluko Abdul, endorsed Ambode for a second term, hinging their stance on the governor’s Midas touch.

    “We do not need anybody to tell us what our governor is doing. When you come to Lagos, you see that Governor Ambode is doing wonderfully well in terms of infrastructural development which is visible throughout the state,” said Olanrewaju.

    Residents of Ikosi Ketu also passed a vote of confidence on Ambode for a second term.

    The residents, who gathered at the All Progressives Congress (APC) secretariat, Ketu were excited by the performance of the governor, which they described as superlative.

    Addressing the gathering, the chairman of Ikosi-Isheri Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Mr. Abdulfatai Oyesanya, said Ambode’s programme had touched many lives irrespective of class.

    He said the governor came on board when Nigeria was facing severe economic hardship, stressing that he was able to put Lagos economy on the world stage to assist the country.

    He said: “Good governance is primarily about sound policies. About three years ago when elected, Ambode hit the ground running by tackling headlong the security challenges in Lagos.

    “The impact was felt adequately and he began to overhaul the traffic management system along basic roads infrastructure that can produce significant impact for all in the transportation sector.”

    Oyesanya noted that it was not easy addressing the challenges facing the metropolis, stressing that with over two million vehicles plying Lagos roads only sound economic policy could prevent infrastructural decay.

    “Lagosians are true witness of the level of intervention in the area of infrastructure, economic transformation and other deliverables of his administration.

    “The light up, inner/major roads construction, employment trust fund, wealth creation, civic engagement, welfare support, health provision, development of the coastal lines for tourism, and business revenue are ample evidence of where Ambode has touched.”

    The council chairman said governance is about the people, noting that Ambode puts the people above other priorities.

    He added the administration had transformed Lagos beyond the imagination of all, stressing that the state now compete favourably with countries doing well in the world.

    “Everyone needs to feel government accordingly. Ambode is building a Lagos for all. He is building a Lagos where everyone can access opportunities for growth and development.

    “Lagos today is a city of hope, a place of honour, a land of opportunity and society with class. But this is just the beginning and we as third tier of government that is close to the people can authoritatively say the synergy between the state and council is achieving excellent performance.”

    He called on the people to ensure that they participate in the voters’ registration and obtain their Permanent Voters Card (PVC), to make victory for the governor easy in 2019.

  • Ambode to make cameo appearance in ‘Isale Eko’

    Come June, the Lagos State governor, His Excellency, Akinwunmi Ambode will be celebrated through song and dance in the anticipated Stage Play, ‘Isale Eko’.

    In the words of the executive producer of the play, Joseph Edgar, ‘the giant strides of the Ambode-led Administration in Lagos especially in its support for the entertainment industry, infrastructural development and the empowerment of the citizenry to mention just a few remains quite impressive especially when juxtaposed with the fact that Lagos is today the fifth largest economy in Africa and a global mega city needing the visionary leadership of an astute administrator like the Lagos State Governor.

    According to Edgar, who is also an investment banker, the play which will be staged at the prestigious Muson Centre will dazzle Lagosians’ with some of the most scintillating and excitingly titillating performances by some of the most iconic thespians led by legendary actor and TV presenter, Yemi Shodimu.

    “The play was performed last year to an uproarious reception with thousands of Lagosians’ trooping out over six shows to watch the spectacle which left the audiences massively entertained as it took them through the intrigues and drama that was 14th century, Lagos,” he said.

    He also revealed that a twist has been added to the story as, ‘Ambode’ is expected to appear on stage for a three minute Cameo that would see him take the Lead Actress from the 14th century on a tour of modern Lagos, showing her key socio economic developmental projects thereby further selling his vison to the people of Lagos. Theatre remains a very strong vehicle for social mobilization and cohesion.

    The play would premiere on June 12 to a massive discount in ticket sales to all Lagos State Civil servants and lovers of democracy in celebration of the governor’s birthday.

  • Senators endorse Ambode

    The three lawmakers representing Lagos East, West and Central senatorial districts yesterday passed a vote of confidence in and endorsed Governor Akinwunmi Ambode for a second term.

    They said the giant strides of his administration were being felt across the state.

    The senators- Gbenga Ashafa (Lagos East), Oluremi Tinubu (Lagos Central) and Solomon Olamilekan (Lagos West), who visited the governor at the Lagos House, Ikeja, said they were proud of his achievements and the renewed vigour he had brought to bear since he assumed office.

    Reading a letter of endorsement on behalf of his colleagues, Senator Ashafa said Governor Ambode had beyond reasonable doubt proved his mettle to lead the state to greater heights, citing massive infrastructural development, strategic solution to gridlock as well as key interventions in sectors in the state in the last 33 months.

    “Since May 29, 2015, when you took the mantle of leadership and administration, you have made it clear that you are out to deliver on all your campaign promises. Looking back today, we are senators representing the three senatorial districts of Lagos State are very proud of your achievements and the renewed vigour which you have brought to the public service of Lagos State.

    “We particularly are proud of the infrastructural development you have brought to the entire state in general and to our districts in particular. Your smart solution in tackling the traffic and security challenges that initially faced your administration have become a template for other states to copy.

    “Also, your strategic partnerships with Kebbi and Kano states have thrown more light to the capacity of Lagos State and the creative manager of man and resources which you are. We must also mention that throughout the period when our country battled with economic recession, Your Excellency made sure that Lagos State remained well-above the curve and also ensured that workers in Lagos State did not miss their salary for one day throughout that period and indeed throughout this administration. For this, we thank Your Excellency for always placing the interest of Lagosians first.

    “In conclusion, the foregoing and many more reasons formed the bedrock of the decision of the senators representing the Central, East and West districts of Lagos State together with the political leadership of our various districts resulted in our visit today to convey our vote of confidence and endorsement for another well-deserved term for your administration,” Ashafa said.

    On her part, Senator Tinubu hailed Governor Ambode for turning every part of the state into a huge construction site and working to improve the lives of the common man.

    Addressing the governor, Tinubu said: “You (Governor Ambode) have done very credibly and even on our way here just seeing the masses have somewhere to go to is a testimony of how you really want to improve the lives of the common man.

    “And not only that, we see that there is no where you go to that you will not find development. Anyone that will say oh they haven’t come to me, all I would say is that they should be patient; it’s going to go round. I want to congratulate you and pray that your next term in office will be better than this because they say that the glory of the latter house will be greater than the former and so we pray that you will continue to take this state from glory to glory.”

    Senator Olamilekan said the vote of confidence in the governor was as a result of the good work he had done so far, adding that it was also to urge him to continue to do more for the state.

    “What we are doing here today, we believe we are speaking the minds of Lagosians that you have been overwhelmingly endorsed for second term in office. What we can always say as Oliver Twist is to demand more. I believe that by the time the second term commence, a lot that is yet to be done will be attended to. Once more, we want to thank you for the good job you have done so far,” he said.

    Governor Ambode said he was humbled by the collective endorsement of the senators, adding that he would continue to give his best for the development of the state.

    “I am seriously humbled by the collective presence of the three distinguished senators from Lagos State in the State House this evening. I must also say that this is a sign that there is huge political stability in this state and to also let the people know, I am humbled by the desire of the senators to say that I should continue with all the things I have already done for Lagosians.

    “I want to say I am very proud of the three of them; they have done Lagos State very proud; they have been very active and I must also say that there is harmony and brotherhood in the political class in Lagos and we are proud of our senators,” he said.

  • Agbado/Oke-Odo council boss, residents back Ambode

    Ahead of next general elections, chieftains and members of All Progressives Congress, APC, and community leaders in Agbado/Oke Odo Local Council Development Area on Thursday unanimously endorsed Governor Akinwunmi Ambode for second term in office.

    Speaking during the endorsement rally held at the party’s secretariat in Abule Egba, the Chairman of the council, Dr Augustine Arogundade said the council’s endorsement was as a result of Ambode’s wonderful performance in office in the last three years.

    He said: ‘’ The support for Governor Akinwunmi Ambode by the people of Agbado/Oke Odo LCDA for second term is a carefully-thought out decision. The reason for this is not far-fetched. It is obviously based on his wonderful performance in office in the last couple of years; the Massive infrastructural development, improved health services, improved security services, the cleaner Lagos initiatves, and other giant strides in all sectors.

    ‘’Agbado/Oke Odo LCDA has tremendously benefited from his transformation agenda of the rural areas. Some of the roads are: Kadiri Adebambo;Peak Thomas; Ganiu Salami; Igbehinadun link bridge; Oluwasanya; Alani Alade; Community road; Road 6 Palace Road; Amikanle road; Ikola/Ogunseye Road; Ayetobi/Stadium Road; Ikola Road; Fagbemi Road in Aboru; Ajasa Command Road; Ilapo Esatate Road; Osenatu Ilo Road; Ikebudo Road; Giwa Aboru/Abesan Road and Kollington/Ayo Afolabi Road among others.”

    The council said further that his administration had complemented Ambode’s good job by building three roads including Arogundade; Yisa and Quadri, while a palliative work carried out on the Old Ota road has since drawn the attention of the state government to build the road.

  • Ikeja APC backs Ambode for second term

    A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Hon. Julies Oloro, has called on the leadership of other political parties to endorse Governor Akinwunmi Ambode for a second term.

    He thanked party leaders in Ikeja Local Government Area for supporting continuity.

    Oloro addressed a crowd of party faithful at Ojodu APC secretariat, who urged the governor to seek a fresh term.

    The Chairman of Ojodu Local Council Development A rea said Ambode deserved a second term,adding that he has lived up to expectation in the last three years.

    He said Lagosians, irrespective of party affiliations, should vote for continuity in 2019.

    Oloro highlighted Ambode’s achievements in sports, tourism, health and infrastructural development, adding that he deserved a pass mark.

    He said: “The Ambode administration has shown clear commitment to putting Lagos on the world map where it truly belongs and this is definitely the hallmark of a visionary leader who wants nothing but the best for his people”.

    He said the state would rank among the top smart cities in the world as envisioned by Ambode, if the tempo of achievements is sustained beyond 2019.

    The Women Leader of the APC in Ojodu, Hon. Stella Kokumo, said if achievements are the criteria for re-election, Ambode will rule for eight years.

    She said: “If achievements are anything to go by, the people of Ojodu LCDA will gladly vote for Ambode to lead us in Lagos for another four years.”

  • NIREC endorses Ambode

    The  Lagos State Chapter of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) yesterday stressed the need to deepen religious harmony in the state.

    They also endorsed Governor Akinwunmi Ambode for a second term in office.

    The clerics spoke at the first quarterly meeting of religious leaders and faith-based organisations in Alausa.

    NIREC Lagos State Chapter Chairman Dr Tajudeen Yusuf said the endorsement was in recognition of the modest efforts of Ambode in infrastructural development and the maintenance of peace in Lagos.

    According to Yusuf, Ambode’s approval of the existence of NIREC, not only at state level, but across the 57 local government and local councils development areas of the state, has ensured that issues capable of triggering religious crisis in Lagos, are nib in the bud.

    The religious leader observed that the Boko Haram’s crisis in the northwest could have been avoided had NIREC at the national lived up to expectation.

    He assured that religious bodies would rally around Ambode to actualise his second term ambition, adding “one good term deserves another”.

    His co-chairman Alexander Bamgbola, who doubles as Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Chairman said Lagos is a state that enjoys the special grace of God.  Bamgbola, who described Ambode as a listening governor, called for the support of the government to enable it do more.

    Commissioner for Home Affairs Dr Abul-Hakeem Abdul-Lateef urged the religious leaders to use the pulpits to preach love and encourage their followers to support policies aimed at improving the welfare of all.

    According to the Abdul-Lateef, while NIREC at the national level has been unable to function effectively, Lagos has continued to show example of how Christians, Muslims and other beliefs should co-exist.

    The commissioner thanked the religious leaders for endorsing Ambode.

    He assured that the state government would continue to ensure that Lagos continues to stand out.