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  • AfDB donates N465m agric input to flood victims

    AfDB donates N465m agric input to flood victims

    The African Development Bank (AfDB) under International Food and Agricultural Development (IFAD) project has disbursed agricultural input worth N465 million to flood victims in the six states devastated by flood.

    National Project Coordinator Fadama III, Mr Tayo Adewumi, disclosed this yesterday while distributing AfDB flood intervention input to victims in Jigawa State.

    He said aside Jigawa, other states affected are Borno, Plateau, Katsina, Kwara and Kogi, adding that the gesture was aimed at cushioning the hardship of the communities.

    He disclosed that victims in Jigawa State will get N65.2 million input.

    Represented by the Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Specialists, Mr Peter Ajibuiye, he said the materials were judiciously delivered to the affected victims. He said the distribution has been conducted in public to underscore the transparency of the exercies.

    He thanked the AfDB and the Federal Government for their collaboration with the state government to provide succour to the victims.

    He sympathised with others who were affected by the disaster.

    State Commissioner of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Alhaji Rabiu Isah Taura, said 50 Fadama Community Associations consisting of 578 Fadama Resources User groups in the 10 Fadama II participating local government areas are to benefit from the agricultural input and equipment.

    He commended the bank and Fadama II for providing the materials to the victims.

     

    The Commissioner also appreciated in particular the government’s support to Jigawa government Fadama coordinating office which no doubt made it possible for the project to record meaningful achievements.

     

  • Metro Taxi donates security van to community

    Metro Taxi, a Lagos-based taxicab operator, has donated a brand new security patrol pickup van to Ikeja, GRA Residents Association at Protea Hotel in Lagos to enhance security of lives and properties of residents in the community.

    Its Managing Director, Mr Niyi Oguntoyinbo said the operator was glad to give back to the community where it had operated in the past two and a half years.

    The initiative, he added, was also to ensure a lasting relationship with the host community and relish the company’s corporate social reasonability to support the area in securing lives and property, promising to do more in future.

    He said though this was the first of its kind for the company, there would be more gestures.

    “We expect that we would be able to partner with other residential associations for sustainability on long term objectives as we go on,” Oguntoyinbo said.

    The Vice-President of the Resident Association, Mr Debo Collins, hailed the company for the gesture, saying it would help reduce crime in the area and advised other corporate organisations to emulate Metro Taxi.

    A resident of the community and Managing Director, CMC Connect, a public relations firm, Mr Yomi Badejo-Okusanya, described the gesture as laudable.

    Metro Taxi started operations in 2010 with the objective of revolutionising public taxi transportation system in Lagos.

    A subsidiary of Philly and Molls, Metro Taxi is the only taxi cab operator that operates a metered taxi system to ensure passengers pay the accurate fare while they also enjoy accident insurance cover.

  • Keshi donates boots to deaf and dumb National Team

    Super Eagles Head Coach Stephen Okechukwu Keshi on Saturday extended a hand of fellowship to the National Deaf and Dumb team with the donation of sets of boots and shin guards to the team. The team is currently preparing for a tourney abroad

    The donation was made after the national team’s training session at the FIFA Goal Project site, where the other team has also been training daily, sometimes keeping the national team waiting to resume training.

    Keshi said the donation was to encourage the team to excel at the forthcoming tournament as he had been very impressed with the way and manner the team had been going about their preparation for their tournament.

    Coach Peter, who received the donation on behalf of the team, thanked the national team coach for the gesture and promised that the team would do its best to give a good account of itself at the tourney that it was heading for outside the country.

    Efforts to get details of the team’s trip abroad and their schedule were not successful as Coach Peter, who is also a special sports coach, did not reply to enquiries about the team’s movement.

     

  • Lawmaker donates gift, cash to over 1,000

    A member of the Oyo State House of Assembly representing Ibadan North II, Mr Olusegun Olaleye has presented food items and cash to over 1,000 needy women in all wards within his constituency.

    This, he said, is in line with the spirit of the ongoing Ramadan season.

    The lawmaker while presenting the items which include bags of rice, salt, wheat, groundnut oil and semolina among others, yesterday at Immanuel Primary, School, Samonda, Ibadan, restated the need to assist the needy and provision of welfare packages for women during this festive period.

    Olaleye said over 2,000 women would benefit from the food items and share N500, 000 from the micro-finance scheme to boost their trade.

    Olaleye appealed to the beneficiaries to continue to support Governor Abiola Ajimobi and the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) government in its transformation agenda.

    One of the beneficiaries from Ibadan South West Alhaja Oyintunde Gbadamosi thanked the lawmaker for the gesture and commitment towards making life better for the needy.

  • Metro Taxi donates security van to Ikeja GRA residents

    Metro Taxi, a Lagos-based taxicab operator, has donated a brand new Security Patrol Pickup Van to Ikeja, GRA Residents Association at Protea Hotel in Lagos to enhance security of lives and properties of residents in the community.

    Its Managing Director Mr Niyi Oguntoyinbo said the operator was glad to give back to the community where the from had operated in the past two and a half years.

    The initiative, he added, was also to ensure a lasting relationship with the host community and relish the company’s corporate social reasonability to support the area in securing lives and property, promising to do more in future.

    He said though this was the first of its kind for the company, there would be many more gestures.

    “We expect that we would be able to partner with other residential associations for sustainability on long term objectives as we go on,” Oguntoyinbo said.

    The Vice-President of the Resident Association, Mr Debo Collins, hailed Metro Taxi for the gesture, saying it would help reduce the wave of crime in the area and advised other corporate organisations to emulate Metro Taxi.

    A resident of the community and Managing Director, CMC Connect, a Public Relations firm, Mr Yomi Badejo-Okusanya, described the gesture as laudable.

    Metro Taxi started operations in 2010 with the objective of revolutionising public taxi transportation system in Lagos.

    A subsidiary of Philly and Molls, Metro Taxi is the only taxi cab operator that operates a metered taxi system to ensure passengers pay the accurate fare while they also enjoy accident insurance cover.

  • Subomi Balogun donates Paediatric Centre to UI

    Businessman Otunba Michael Olasubomi Balogun at the weekend explained why he gave the Otunba Tunwase National Paediatric Centre to the College of Medicine of the University of Ibadan (UI).

    He said the institution was the first to arouse his interest in children.

    Speaking in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, at the signing of the ‘Deed of Gift’, Balogun said: “A number of universities approached me, but I decided on UI because it first lured me into childcare and, among other things, gave me a Doctorate degree in 1989 for my contributions to the economy, healthcare and education.”

    He said before he arrived at the decision, he consulted his son, Ladi, who is the President of the Tunwase Balogun Foundation.

    Balogun said Ladi is more of a banker and would not have time to run the centre.

    He said: “I consulted him and the family and decided to give it to the university. So, here we are signing the deed of total gift. I am giving it to them and the University College Hospital (UCH), but I do not know anything about their internal structure. It will be a college of U.I., but I have asked them to please retain the original name. They can extend the services beyond children healthcare.”

    Balogun said his first encounter with the university was a long time ago, when he and a few others were invited by UCH.

    He said: “They wanted us to see the condition of their equipment and the hospital and whether we could help.

    “Someone took me to the children’s department and I was moved by the plight of the children. Somehow, I decided to dedicate the rest of my life to supporting children and nursing mothers. So, I adopted and reconstructed the Children’s Emergency Ward.”

    Balogun said he established the paedtric centre following a suggestion by the former Minister of Health, the late Prof. Olikoye Ransome-Kuti, that there was need for Nigeria to have a hospital like the Great Almond Street Hospital in London, which would be totally dedicated to the care of children.

    He said work began on the project on his 60th birthday, adding that “as at my 75th birthday, I had spent over N2 billion”.

    The Provost of the College of Medicine, UI, Prof. Olusegun Akinyinka, said: “By this gesture and your antecedents, we have seen that you are a very remarkable dad. Your qualities are lacking in most Nigerians. We sincerely appreciate you, your family and the people of Ijebu-Ode for giving us this major gift.”

    The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Isaac Adewole, said the occasion was of great significance to the institution. He said it was the first time the university was benefiting from “this type of largesse”.

    Adewole said: “We have had benefactions in the past, but this is a benefaction of a different kind. Simply put, it is outstanding and unparalleled.”

  • Ogun council donates drugs, uniforms

    The chairman, Ogun Waterside Local Government, Ogun State, Hon. Tunde Rufai has distributed school uniforms to over 10,000 pupils in public primary schools in the council area.

    The council’s Director of Information, Education and Sports, Prince Segun Soneye, in a statement, said the gesture was aimed at preparing the pupils for the next academic session.

    At the presentation, Rufai said the decision to focus on children is in line with the council’s coordinal programme of rebuilding Ogun State as directed by Governor, Ibikunle Amosun, whom he said, had taken the issue of education with utmost importance.

    He assured his residents that his administration was committed to providing qualitative primary school education to the citizens of the state.

    Drugs were also distributed to all health facilities at subsidised rates. Rufai also laid the foundation of a modern office complex in the council’s secretariat.

    He said that maternity centres and health posts will be built in the Alo and Okeibi communities soon.

    Among the projects that the council had executed in the past few months, according to him, include: Complete overhaul and renovation of Community Development Department Office; resuscitation of electricity supply through to the entire local government area, which had been in darkness for long; payment of outstanding leave bonuses, travelling allowances and prompt payment of staff salaries.

  • Yola market fire: Adamawa Rep donates N1.5m to traders

    A member of the House of Representatives, Hajiya Aisha Dahiru Ahmed, representing Yola North/Yola South/Girei Federal Constituency, has assisted distressed traders in a Yola, Adamawa State, market with N1.5million.

    The traders, last Saturday, lost several goods to a fire at the Ranatafitu Jimeta Shopping Complex in Yola.

    Hajiya Ahmed gave the money when she visited the victims.

    The lawmaker said apart from sharing in the pain of the traders, she chose to fulfil her major campaign pledge to stand by the masses at all times..

    The only female Federal lawmaker from Adamawa State met with the traders in company of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman for Yola North, Alhaji Isa Bagalti; the party’s Chairman in Girei Council, Alhaji Siddiq Haske and ward chairmen in the Federal Constituency.

    A statement from her media team quoted her as saying: “I am sad that fire has gutted a part of this shopping complex. Being my constituents, I feel for you and I pray to God to be with you in this hour of need.

    “But as part of my contributions to your rehabilitation programme, I wish to donate a token of N1.5million to those affected by the inferno.”

    The lawmaker urged the traders to get insurance cover for their goods to minimise their losses.

    She also advised owners and managers of shopping complexes to invest in safety measures against floods and fire.

    Hajiya Ahmed said: “It is a pity that we have not been paying attention to safety in this part of the world. This type of disaster should serve as a wake-up call to us as a nation to have a rethink on our poor attitude to safety precautions.

  • Obi donates N200m to hospitals, schools

    Obi donates N200m to hospitals, schools

    In its determination to improve the lives of the people, the Anambra State government has donated cash worth over N1b to missionary schools and hospitals. Governor Peter Obi made the donation to the institutions to enable them to build and rehabilitate school and hospital buildings that are in deplorable conditions.

    While making the donation, Governor Obi informed the Bishops and Pastors-in-charge of missionary hospitals and institutions that government is erecting over 25 buildings in various parts of the state. He reminded them of the need to double their efforts towards the completion of the projects.

    The governor, during his routine visit to some of the hospitals; including St. Joseph Hospital, Adazi-Nnukwu; Iyienu Hospital, Ogidi; School of Medical Laboratory of Immaculate Heart of Mary Sisters, Umuoji; Old People’s Home, Nkpor, Girls’ High School, Agulu, among others, said government is  building various structures worth several billions of Naira.

    He assured them that money is not the problem as his government, through savings and prudent management of resources,  as well as support from development partners,  has enough money for all ongoing projects as well as those that will be started in no distant time.

    Governor Obi, who distributed cheques totalling N100m Naira to these institutions, explained that government’s support for missionary schools and hospitals were informed by the fact that those institutions render quality services to the people of the state at subsidised rates.

    Speaking while receiving the cheque for support for Old People’s Home, the Superior-General of Sisters of Immaculate Heart of Mary, Mother Mary Claude Oguh said that under Governor Obi’s administration, Anambra State has been the better for it.

    She described the governor as an exemplary leader who led by example and with the fear of God, even as she noted that Governor Obi has the zeal to build a better society for posterity.

    She assured him that the money would be used judiciously.

    At St. Joseph Hospital and Girls’ High School, Agulu, Bishop Paulinus Ezeokafor said that Obi remained the best governor Anambra State has had since the creation of the state.

    He said: “Whenever I say this, some people are not happy. But we cannot shy away from proclaiming obvious truth because some people prefer propaganda and falsehood.” He prayed God to bless the state with another governor better than or at least as good as Obi.

    Governor Obi has also presented a brand new 16-seater Nissan bus to Convent of Saint Mary, Diocese of Ihiala, Anglican Communion.

    While presenting the bus to the convent during a visit to the school, he said that the gesture was an appreciation of the commitment of the Diocese in comple-menting government’s efforts towards promoting functional and quality education in the state.

    He praised the Bishop for his hard work and dedication in uplifting the Diocese, even as he expressed his satisfaction that government’s partnership with the Church is yielding the expected results.

    The Anglican Bishop of Ihiala, Right Reverend Raphael Okafor said that the vehicle will help to promote academic activities in the school. He further said that Governor Obi had made a lot of impacts in all sectors of the economy; particularly in promoting functional education through the rebuilding and equipping of schools. He thanked him for encouraging the work of missionaries in building better society. He prayed for a worthy successor who will emulate his commitment, integrity, and transparency.

    At Abbot Girls’ Secondary School Ihiala, the governor also issued a cheque of N3m to  its management for rehabilitation of its collapsed borehole and other projects.

    He pledged that no effort will be spared to ensure that the school’s source of water supply was restored as quickly as possible to save the students from avoidable difficulties.

    He also assured that government will provide the school with funds for a functional library as well as rebuilding some of the school’s dilapidated structures.

    Governor Obi further explained that his visits to schools enables him to evaluate the real conditions of facilities and challenges. He described as unacceptable the level of infrastructural decay in most schools.

    The Principal of the school, Lady Ada Anulimadu as well as the students expressed their gratitude to the governor. They noted that he has been responsive to the needs and aspirations of the people while at the same time remained a man of his words.

    Governor Obi also laid the foundation of a refectory at Queen of the Rosary Secondary School, Onitsha.

    Apart from the foundation laying ceremony, Governor Obi presented a cheque of N10m as part of the N60m for the erection of an ultra-modern refectory building in the school.

    The governor revealed that the money was a donation from a public-spirited Nigerian who responded to his call to individuals to support the present effort to rebuild and reposition the education sector in the state. He urged other well-meaning Nigerians to emulate the donor in order to put in place a better learning environment conducive to teaching and learning.

    The Catholic Archbishop of Onitsha, Most Reverend Valerian Okeke, who praised Governor Obi for his humility and tenacity of purpose, said that his foresight will benefit future generations. He noted that the governor not only returned schools to their missionary owners, he also continued to rebuild and equip them.

    The governor also presented another cheque of N10m to Holy Rosary Specialist Hospital Waterside, Onitsha for the ongoing school of Midwifery Hospital project.

    In another development, Governor Obi promised that he would rehabilitate the Mmiata Comprehensive Primary Healthcare Centre wrecked by the recent flood disaster.

  • UNILAG donates space, equipment to Braille centre

    UNILAG donates space, equipment to Braille centre

    The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has provided the Soroptimist International Braille Centre located inside the university with bigger space and 30 Braille computers.

    Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof Rahamon Bello, announced the donation when the club’s federation President of Great Britain and Ireland, Mrs Pat Black visited the Soroptimist International Eko (SIEKO), the owners of the centre.

    This means the centre will be relocated from its present location behind the main auditorium to a place the university is yet to disclose.

    Represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Research), Prof Babajide Alo, the Vice-Chancellor said the university management decided to assist them in upgrading the centre because of the good work the club is doing.

    He promised to assist them more than half way and told them that the University Librarian Dr Okanlawon Adediji has been charged with the responsibility of meeting their needs whatsoever.

    “We don’t have an option but to support the project. We want to cater for all our students especially our special students,” he said.

    In her address, Cordelia Barber, SIEKO President told Mrs Black that three years ago, the Eko club saw the need to start a Braille centre in the university to help the visually-impaired.

    “The renovation of the site and purchase of specialised equipment was and is still financed by the Late Chief Ayo Rosiji’s Family. The centre is managed by, Mrs Jean Obi. She is also our technical adviser while Guinness Nigeria and UNILAG donated some computers,” she explained.

    She said apart from the Braille centre, the 30-year old club has sponsored many female students from primary through secondary and higher institutions in the country.

    Chairperson of the centre, Norma Jackson Steele said there are 40 visually-impaired students in the centre.

    She said the equipment in the centre include the Braille machine, which translates words into Braille, scanner machine, which scan words into Braille and internet facility for the blind.

    She called for support from individuals and organisations saying about N1.5million yearly to keep running the centre. “We have created awareness with the university that is why they have decided to assist our centre.”

    In her remarks, Mrs Black said the project is dear to her heart as she is also almost blind and anybody helping people who are visually-impaired are dare to her heart.

     

     

    She thanked UNILAG and pleaded that they should spread the word to other universities to get involved in assisting the blind and other people with disability.