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  • Ambode donates mobile clinic for cancer diagnosis, treatment

    Ambode donates mobile clinic for cancer diagnosis, treatment

    Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Wednesday donated a Mobile Cancer Centre for diagnosis and treatment of cancer-related diseases.

    The Centre, according to the governor, will also help in increasing advocacy to prevent spread of the killer disease.

    Ambode, who spoke while handing over the facility to the representatives of the Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy (CECP), a non-governmental organisation, said he was passionately committed to the fight against cancer.

    He said the Mobile Clinic, which cost the government $1million (N365million) was a confirmation of his administration’s commitment to the improvement of the healthcare system.

    He said: “I want to thank the Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy (CECP). Sometime in June 2016, they did ask me to support issues that relate to cancer, but we decided that we are going to procure this Mobile Cancer Centre.

    “What we are donating today to this Committee is a Mobile Clinic that deals with issues that relate to advocacy and treatment of cancer patients because we do not have the financial resources to have Cancer centres placed in all locations in Lagos. Therefore, we decided to go for this Mobile Cancer Centre. It is costing us N365million approximately $1million. What this does is that we can reach out to every community and every cancer patient and we can give hope back to those who are hopeless.

    “On a day like this, we extend the commitment of the state government to the people of Lagos to improve on our health system and also help those that never imagined that there would be hope for them because they have been afflicted with cancer and any other aliment that relates to cancer.”

     

     

  • Badagry obas: Ambode praised over elevation

    Badagry obas: Ambode praised over elevation

    The member representing Badagry 11 State Constituency at the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Setonji David has described the elevation of three Baales to the status of Oba in Ajara, Badagry Central as unprecedented in the history of Badagry traditional institution. He also said the action has redressed 50 years of injustice in the communities.

    David, who was reacting to the elevation of the three obas in a chat with reporters in his office at the Assembly Complex penultimate Thursday, pointed out that the three obas are from his constituency.

    The lawmaker said the struggle to elevate the traditional rulers has been on for over 50 years, adding that he is overjoyed because “this is happening in my time as their representative in the Assembly.”

    The three traditional rulers who were elevated to the status of oba by the state government are Aholu Tha-zunnoh Toyon 1 of Ajara Vetho Kingdom, Aholu Whento 1 of Ajara Topa Kingdom and Aholu Agano Toniyon Jeyin 1 of Ajara Agamathen Kingdom.

    David assured that the recognition by the Lagos State government was of great social significance to his people.

    “The obas and other traditional rulers embody the fundamental values of the people; they are the custodians of the mores, customs, belief systems and values of the people. Consequently, the people look up to them for direction in virtually all matters that affect their society,” David said. He further stated that “such honour done to the rulers is honour done to all the people of the communities”.

    While noting that the people of Ajara Vetho, especially, had appeared before various chieftaincy tribunals over their agitation for an oba dating back to the 1970s, David said the new titles would go a long way to further assure the people of government’s commitment to ensuring equity and justice for all.

    “I am short of words to describe the fullness of joy I experienced when I heard the good news. My people were also jubilant by the development.

    “On behalf of Ajara in particular and Badagry as a whole, our heartfelt appreciation goes to Governor Ambode and all who supported our aspiration through the long tortuous journey,” David said.

    He enjoined the obas to live up to the expectation of the people, even as he said they should be role models to ensure the people look up to them always.

    According to him, the whole of Ajara group did not have an oba before this development.

    “Of all the administrative groups that make up Old Egun-Awori District Council, which includes Badagry, only Ajara was left behind in this regard; thus the elevation represents a major redress of chieftaincy matters in Ajara’s interest,” he said.

     

  • Adams hails Ambode for promoting Yoruba language

    Adams hails Ambode for promoting Yoruba language

    The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yoruba land, Gani Adams, has said Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode is a foremost patriot “who will continue to receive the blessings of Yoruba leaders for his promotion of our language and culture”.

    Adams, who was referring to last Thursday’s signing by Ambode of the Yoruba Promotion Bill into ‘Yoruba Language Preservation and Promotion Law’.

    He said: “Any country or state that forgets its language will eventually forget its culture and such a political entity will soon become extinct. I thank Governor Ambode for proving that he is, indeed, a true son of Yoruba land.

    “For what Governor Ambode has just done, the gods of our land will continue to bless him and I am sure all our traditional rulers will also pray for him for promoting our language and culture.”

    In a statement by his Special Adviser, Events and Strategy, Gbobaniyi Femi Davies, the Aare Ona Kakanfo described the action of the governor as “historic”.

    Last Thursday, Ambode, at the signing ceremony, declared that the law would make it mandatory for pupils in Lagos State to be admitted “into any of our tertiary institutions with a credit in Yoruba language and Yoruba will now become a major requirement for you to engage in normal business communication in Lagos State”.

  • Ambode installs three monarchs in Badagry

    Three traditional rulers in Badagry area have been installed by the Lagos State Government.

    The monarchs are the Aholu of Ajara Vetho, Oba Koshoedo Ahisu, the Aholu of Ajara Topa, Oba Samuel Owolabani and the Aholu of Ajara Agamathen, Oba Agano Toniyon 1.

    Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, who was represented by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Muslim Folami, said his administration is committed to improving the lives of the people at the grassroots and making Badagry a tourist centre.

    “This administration is determined to give Badagry the development it requires; that’s why we have commenced several projects around the ancient city which would be completed in due course.

    “We intend to make Badagry a tourist’s haven because of its historical monuments and its proximity to other ECOWAS countries. We have completed the Light Up Lagos Project in Badagry by illuminating the major streets and other inner ones,” he said.

  • Ambode approves four LASEMA Response Units, fire station

    Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has approved the establishment of four Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) Dispatch Centres and a fire station to improve response time during emergency.

    Commissioner for Special Duties Oluseye Oladejo said this at a meeting for all emergency stakeholders organised by LASEMA to review the state’s Emergency Response Plan (ERP).

    According to Oladejo, the dispatch centres would be located at Temu, Ikorodu, Costain and Badagry, adding that all the centres would be delivered this year.

    Oladejo said Ambode has also approved the establishment of a fire station in Ijegun.

    He said: “We want to significantly reduce delay in responding to emergency situations and in achieving this, we recognise the role of all relevant stakeholders.

    “With concerted efforts to save lives and property within the ‘Golden Hour’, the establishment of more LRUs will complement these efforts and this will automatically result in deployment of more equipment and training of our personnel occurrences.”

    LASEMA General Manager Adesina Tiamiyu said the meeting was to avoid discordant tunes among emergency responders.

    He said the gathering would afford stakeholders the opportunity of in-depth review of their roles in disaster prevention, response and recovery.

    According to Tiamiyu, LASEMA as the coordinating agency was committed to ensuring that all emergency responders were up-to-date with international best practices and are provided tools required to do their jobs.

    “This is because of the compelling necessity of effective disaster management. It is more so, since all over the world, surmounting emergencies take the collaborative efforts of the stakeholders on one hand, and the collaboration of the populace,” he said.

    Tiamiyu decried the continued stay of tankers and containers on bridges, saying they pose dangers to residents and motorists.

    Director, Lagos State Fire Service, Rasaq Fadipe said the department recorded 484 fire incidents in January.

    Rapid Response Squad (RRS) Commander Olatunji Disu spoke on the need for residents to give way to his men on rescue mission.

  • Ambode approves four new LASEMA Response Units

    Ambode approves four new LASEMA Response Units

    Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has approved the establishment of four Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) Dispatch Centres and a fire station to improve response time during distress.

    The state Commissioner for Special Duties, Oluseye Oladejo, disclosed this at a meeting of all emergency stakeholders organised by LASEMA to review the state’s Emergency Response Plan (ERP).

    Oladejo said the dispatch centres would be located in Temu, Ikorodu, Costain and Badagry, adding that all the centres would be delivered this year.

    To prevent a repeat of the inferno that gutted a tank farm at Satellite Town, Oladejo said the governor has approved the establishment of a fire station in Ijegun Ibasa.

    He said: “This year, we want to significantly reduce delay in responding to emergency situations and in achieving this, we recognise the role of all relevant stakeholders.

    “With these concerted efforts being made to save lives and property within the ‘Golden Hour’, the establishment of more LRUs will definitely complement these efforts and this will automatically result in the procurement and deployment of more equipment and training of our personnel to effectively manage these emergency occurrences.”

    Earlier, the General Manager of LASEMA, Adesina Tiamiyu, said the meeting was to avoid discordant tunes among emergency responders in the state.

    He said the gathering would afford relevant stakeholders the opportunity of in-depth review of their individual and collective roles in disaster prevention, preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery.

  • Ambode inaugurates boards of Sports Trust Fund, commission

    Ambode inaugurates boards of Sports Trust Fund, commission

    Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has said the collaboration of key stakeholders is need to achieve the desired goal for sports administration and development in the country.

    The governor said funding of sports should not be the exclusive preserve of government.

    Ambode spoke yesterday in Ikeja, the state capital, while inaugurating the boards of the state Sports Commission and the Sports Trust Fund.

    While the trust fund is chaired by former Deputy Governor Femi Pedro, the Sports Commission is to be headed by seasoned sports administrator, Dr Kweku Adedayo Tandoh.

    Other members of the Trust Fund are: Olaposi Agunbiade (Executive Secretary), Dr Enitan Oshodi, Oladipo Awe, Adekoyejo Adejumo, Segun Odusanya, Akindele Ogunlana, Kweku Tandoh, Babatunde Bank-Anthony, Moyosore Ogunseinde, Professor Ademola Abass, Fola Padonu and Omolola Essien.

    Members of the Sports Commission are: Babatunde Bank-Anthony (Director General), Olaposi Agunbiade (Executive Secretary), Gboyega Edu, Toyin Okenla-Ojeaga, Prince Fatai Olukunga, Abdulazeez Tijani, Babatunde Fatayi-Williams, Oluseyi Akinwunmi, Bolaji Adeniji-Adele and Gbenga Kuye.

    The governor emphasised the need for the private sector to partner the government to invest in sports development, especially in training talents that abound in the country as well as putting necessary infrastructure in place.

    He said: “I want to reiterate our commitment to the Sports sector and the need for collaboration between the government and all sports stakeholders in the state.

    “In achieving our vision in sports, it is our belief that the funding of sports should not be the responsibility of government alone. This informed the establishment of the Sports Trust Fund, whose mandate is primarily to interface with the private and public sectors to raise funds for sports development.

    “Funds raised through the Sports Trust Fund would be utilised for various aspects of sports development on the recommendation and advice of the Sports Commission.”

    The State Sports Commission is to upgrade and maintain various sports facilities, develop strategic plans for sports development, identify and create new locations for development of community sports facilities and oversee the activities of all the sports associations in the state.

    It is also to ensure grassroots sports development as well as capacity building for sports administrators, sports officers, coaches and athletes.

     

  • APC leaders, Amuwo-Odofin endorse Ambode for second term

    APC leaders, Amuwo-Odofin endorse Ambode for second term

    Leaders and members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as well as stakeholders in Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State have endorsed Governor Akinwunmi Ambode for a second term ahead of the 2019 election.

    The party leaders, through their chairman, Alhaji Waheed Adewuni, noted that Ambode had done well for the people of the state, and deserved the endorsement for another term.

    An Apex Leader, Alhaji Dotun Adegbola, expressed appreciation to the party’s National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for giving the state a renowned technocrat, who had also brought decency to governance.

    Adegbola said: “I want to use this medium to appreciate our leader and commend our executive chairman for unifying our party, the APC, in Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area.”

    The Chairman of Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area, Valentine Buraimoh, hailed Ambode for turning the fortunes of the state around.

    The council chief stressed that “there is no vacancy in Alausa”.

    He added: “Let me gladly notify you that there is no vacancy in Alausa. For this reason, we are saying that for the progress of Lagos State, Governor Ambode should carry on as our governor in 2019. “Members of APC in Amuwo Odofin Local Government have resolved to give massive support to Governor Ambode.

    “…We have resolved to continue our politicking and meetings to continue to spread the good news of Ambode for a second term.”

    Also, an aspirant for the House of Assembly in the local government’s Constituency 1, Mr. Ola Folorunsho, told reporters that the governor has performed well to deserve another term in office.

    The APC chieftain noted that the second term would enable the governor to bring more development to the state.

    Over 6,000 APC members and other stakeholders attended the endorsement meeting at Amuwo Odofin.

    They included Alhaji Olowo Shittu, Alhaji Otunba Adegbola, Alhaja Ariyo, Risikat Ajoke Adegeye and Abimbola Oshodi.

    Others include all the councillors, supervisors, ward chairmen, women and youth leaders in the area.

    CAPTION: Executive Chairman, Amuwo Odofin Local Government, Valentine Buraimoh (standing), at the event…yesterday. With him are: Council Secretary, Mr. Seyi Ipinlaiye; Women Leader, Alhaja Wosilat Ariyo; APC chieftain, Alhaji Dotun Adegbola and APC Chairman, Alhaji Waheed Adewunni.

     

     

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  • Ambode orders extension of Oshodi/Airport Road

    THE Lagos State Government has extended   the scope of work on the 10-lane Oshodi-International Airport road  to Ladipo bus-stop on the Apapa/Oshodi expressway.

    Governor Akinwunmi Ambode yesterday said there would be no point expanding the road if it would not get to that point.

    “There is no point reconstructing the Airport Road if it is not extended to this point, and the extension will also complement the ongoing project within the market,” Ambode told traders at the Ladipo spare parts market.

    He was addressing the traders during a tour of some projects.

    The  airport road is scheduled for completion later this year.

    Ambode appealed to the traders to give way for contractors to rehabilitate and reconstruct roads within the market.

    According to him, the traders selling on the road are delaying the contractor’s work, which may have effect on the project’s expected time of delivery in May.

    “The only reason why this project will not be delivered is if you continue to obstruct the contractor. You need to talk to yourselves; I do not want any trading on this road until it is finished,” Ambode said.

    The governor, who said he would bring development to the market, urged its leaders to appeal to the traders and cooperate with the contractor.

    Ambode also inspected the  Oshodi transport terminals (OTT), roads on Ketu-Alapere axis and the Eko Arts Theatre beside the Opebi Link Bridge.

    The OTT is expected to be delivered in August.

    The Vice President, Ladipo Spare Parts Market, Mr Jude Nwankwo, assured Ambode of the traders’ cooperation.

  • Badagry endorses Ambode for second term

    Badagry endorses Ambode for second term

    THE Badagry Division of the All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday endorsed Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode for a second term in office.

    The division comprises four local government areas: Ajeromi-Ifelodun, Amuwo-Odofin, Ojo, Badagry and six Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs): Iba, Oriade, Ifelodun, Oto-Awori, Badagry West and Olorunda.

    Dignitaries at the endorsement included Lagos State Deputy Governor Dr Idiat Oluranti Adebule; APC Badagry Division Chairman, Prince Rabiu Oluwa; Commissioner for Agric and Cooperatives, Oluwatoyin Suarau; his Finance counterpart, Akinyemi Ashade; the Special Adviser to the Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs Aramide Giwanson; former Deputy Governor, Princess Sarah Sosan; former Head of Service (HOS), Sunny Ajose and Cornelius Ojelabi.

    Oluwa, who made the announcement, hailed Ambode for scaling up infrastructure development.

    According to him, Ambode was adopted as the party’s sole candidate because of his achievements in the past three years.

    He said the governor’s dedication to duty, coupled with his desire to make the state a better place to live in, earned him the supports for a second term in office.

    Oluwa said: “Ambode’s unimaginable performance and commendable zeal for developmental projects have been visible across the state. In Badagry Division, we benefitted from his policies. This is why we are declaring our support for his re-election so that he can continue to make our division and Lagos an enviable state.”