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  • Adebule leads women to Criterion conference

    Adebule leads women to Criterion conference

    The senator representing Lagos West District, Dr Idiat Adebule will lead thousands of women to the Biennial International Conference of The Criterion, an association of Muslim women in business and the professions.

    Tagged EKO-AKETE 2025, The four-day conference, scheduled between Wednesday and Sunday will hold at Orchid Hotel, Lekki.

    The theme is “Breaking the glass ceiling: Muslim women overcoming economic and social challenges.”

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    According to International Ameerah of The Criterion, Hajia Medinat Akanni, the conference aimed to inspire, empower, and unite Muslim women across professional and social spheres, encouraging them to transcend barriers and make meaningful contributions to national development.

    She said EKO-AKETE 2025 will serve as a platform for Muslim women to exchange ideas, strengthen shared values, and explore practical solutions to economic and social challenges within a faith-based framework.

    Chairman Planning Committee, Hajia Ibironke Ogun, said dignitaries expected at the event include Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Kadri Hamzat; MUSWEN Deputy President, Alhaji Rafiu Ebiti; former NAHCON Chairman, Alhaji Dhikrullah Hassan; Vice Chancellor, Fountain University, Osogbo, Prof Ramota Karim and Chief Imam, Lekki Central Mosque, Dr. Ridwan Jamiu.

  • Adebule opens skill acquisition centre in Mushin

    Adebule opens skill acquisition centre in Mushin

    By Eniola Akinwande and Ayokunle Adebiyi

    The senator representing Lagos West District, Dr Idiat Adebule, has inaugurated a newly constructed Skill Acquisition Centre at Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos.

    The facility, built as part of her constituency projects, is designed to empower residents through vocational training and promote self-reliance.

    Senator Adebule said the centre would complement the efforts of the Lagos State Government and the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Federal Government in human resource development of the people of Lagos-West District.

    According to her, the centre is just a tip of the iceberg, adding that more of such impactful projects are ongoing across the 28 LGAs/LCDAs of Lagos-West from Badagry, Ifako-Ijaiye, Agege, Alimosho, Ojo, Ikeja, Ajeromi-Ifelodun, to Amuwo-Odofin and others. She urged the residents to protect the centre to reap maximum benefits.

    “The money used in constructing this place was given to us by the Federal Government, which means it is your money. This project is yours, and I encourage you to take care of it so that generations to come will benefit from it,” she said. She noted that the centre was one of several ongoing constituency projects across Lagos West, adding that a new market in Agbado/Oke-Odo would be inaugurated soon.

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    According to her, other interventions in Mushin will include the installation of solar-powered streetlights as well as the planned construction of a one-kilometre road at Market Street, near Ijesha. Adebule thanked her constituents for giving her their mandates, stressing that their support made such interventions possible.

    “Whatever we are celebrating here today is about you. You voted for us, you gave us the mandate, and your money is working for you,” she said.

    She assured the residents that training programmes at the new centre would commence before the end of the year, with the facility fully equipped for youths and artisans.

    Former Chairman of Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Rasaq Ajala, described the project as a step toward reducing unemployment and enhancing sustainable development in the area.

    He said he had persuaded the Senator to establish a skills acquisition centre instead of classrooms.

    “She initially wanted to build classrooms, but I told her no. She asked what we would prefer, and I suggested a skills acquisition centre for the people of Odi-Olowo. At first, she was concerned about how to accommodate it within her budget since it was not part of her initial plan.

    However, because of her love for her people she reconsidered and found a way to make it possible,” he said.

    Chairman of the council, Seyi Jakande, hailed Senator Adebule for the gesture.

    Jakande promised further support of the council for the senator.

  • Adebule, ex-council chiefs win for Sanwo-Olu

    The Deputy Governor of Lagos State Dr Idiat Adebule has won her polling unit for the All Progressives Congress (APC).

    At the Polling Unit 029 Devince, Iba Lagos, where she voted around 1pm, APC scored 172 votes to defeat the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) with 49 votes in the Governorship election.

    APC had 157 votes, PDP, 34 in the House of Assembly election.

    Also delivering his Ashabi/ Shonuyi’s Unit in Ijeshatedo, Surulere Lagos for APC is the party’s State Vice-Chairman Hakeem Bamgbola.

    APC won the governorship election with 117 votes to defeat PDP with 38.

    The House of Assembly results showed APC with 115 votes, PDP, 43.

    Abiodun Mafe being accredited for voting

    Chairman of former Lagos State Local Government Areas (2008 – 2014) Abiodun Mafe also won his Ward G South Polling Unit 037 in Alimosho Local Government Area.

    Mafe, the former Mosan-Okunola LCDA Chairman gave Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s APC 111 votes, PDP had 37.

    APC also won the House of Assembly with 105 votes to PDP’s 32.

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    Adebule described the results as far better from what was recorded during the Presidential and National Assembly elections.

    She hailed APC members for ensuring victory at the unit.

    “We are able to achieve this feat because we listened to those who monitor the last election and reviewed their reports.

    ‘’We realised our shortcomings and re-strategised by intensifying more on grass root campaigns. We thank God for the result we achieved today,” she said.

    According to her, the late arrival of INEC officials affected the turnout of voters “because people returned to their homes due to the absence of INEC officials at the polling unit but as soon as they are informed that they are around, they came out to vote.”

    She advised INEC to perfect the electoral process and rectify all inadequacies that might have caused the delay in the voting process, adding “no matter how perfect an organisation will be, they are bound to have challenges, but the most important thing is for INEC to learn from their mistakes, perfect the electoral process and rectify all issues that affect smooth and early take off,” she said.

    Bamgbola said the victory at the unit showed that people still have confidence in APC.

    “They still have faith in our party to take the state to greater height and that is what we will strive to achieve. I thank all our party members for doubling their efforts,” he said.

    Mafe dedicated the victory to all hard-working members of the party.

    “Just like the former election, we all work together to achieve victory for the party despite our differences. It is a victory for collective efforts,” he said.

  • Adebule hails Nigerians for re-electing Buhari

    The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Idiat Adebule has congratulated Nigerians for re-electing President Muhammadu Buhari for a second term.

    The re-election, she said, was a sign that Nigerians are determined to sustain good governance in the country.

    The deputy governor hailed them for conducting themselves peacefully before, during and after the polls.

    She said: “With this election adjudged by various observers to be free, fair and credible, I congratulate President Buhari, leaders of our party, All Progressives Congress (APC), and of course all Nigerians for this historic election which has clearly demonstrated the wishes of Nigerians. This is an assurance too that democracy has come to stay in Nigeria. This election will not only strengthen our democracy, but it has also further portrayed Nigeria as a politically matured country.” Adebule commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for midwifing a successful democratic process which she noted has been adjudged as relatively peaceful free and fair by both local and international observers.

    She thanked Lagosians for their massive support for the ruling APC by ensuring that the state is won by President Buhari.

    She urged them to also give overwhelming support to the APC Governorship candidate, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu in the Saturday elections.

    “They should come out in large number and cast their votes for Sanwo-Olu and all assembly candidates so that there will be continuity of good governance in the state,” she said.

  • Women empower girls at SHE Tech Fair

    Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Idiat Adebule has urged parents to champion the campaign to demystify the stereotypical belief that girls are not suited to science-related careers.

    She spoke while giving the opening remark at the SHE Science and Technology Fair organised by the Christopher Kolade Foundation (CKF) at Habour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos.

    Dr Adebule, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary in the Deputy Governor’s office, Mrs Yetunde Odejayi, also underscored the need to boost girls’ confidence to take up STEM careers.

    She said: “Though currently girls and women remain underrepresented in the science and technology fields, this is not as a result of difference in intellectual capacity but due to stereotypes of parents who believe it is awkward for girls pursuing successful career paths in this field.

    “The challenge is, therefore, on all stakeholders including parents, the teachers and the society to help change the mindset of our girls and demystify the falsehood of science and technology being the stronghold or exclusive rights of boys.

    Interestingly, CKF did just that during the event as it paraded an array of successful women in STEM who shared their stories with over 532  SS2 and SS3 pupils being supported by the Foundation to embrace Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

    A panel of three women scientists moderated by Mrs Oreoluwa Lesi, CEO, Women’s Technology Centre (W.TEC) advised  the girls to follow their dreams, put in the hard work, and develop themselves.

    Mrs Margaret Ajiboye, Sales leader, Cummins West Africa, revealed how her engineering education and passion for fixing things led her into product specialisation, sales and even a stint as lecturer. She said she was driven by a desire to develop those coming behind.

    For Mrs Olamide Ayeni-Babajide of Pearl Recycling, life began to take shape following a challenge from her father when she was only seven and wanted to give up because of bullying that she could be the best regardless of what others did around her.

    She told how her exceptional brilliance led her to a rapid education and successful computer engineering career where she earned as much as 35,000 dollars. However, she said she gave it all up to pursue her passion to rid Lagos of waste by turning waste tyres into furniture, jewelry, others.

    “I earned my pay as an engineer. I worked for six years with my computer engineering certificate. I got almost 10 international certifications. I was being paid 35,000 dollars. But I woke up one day and wanted to resign. I asked myself what I would do if I was not afraid. I told myself I would change the face of waste problem. Today, I am known for my work with Pearl Recycling not as an engineer,” she said.

    For Country Director of Andela Nigeria, Mrs Omowale David-Ashiru, her message to the girls was continuous self-development.

    Mrs David-Ashiru, who was represented by Taiwo Judah-Ajayi, Senior Director, Human Resource for Andela, counseled the girls to go for roles they may not necessarily qualify for, but have the potential to perform in if they eliminate distractions.

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    The Keynote Speaker, Mrs Onyeche Tifase, charged the girls to have the right attitude and be willing to take up challenges on the job like she did until she became the first female Managing Director of Siemens Nigeria.

    “Focus on being the best you can be. Continue to build and believe in yourselves. Don’t be comfortable; challenge yourself,” she said.

    Earlier in his welcome address, the founder, CKF, Dr Christopher Kolade, told the girls their future would be determined by decisions they take today.

    “We are asking you to know today that you are the leaders we are now training, waiting for your opportunities tomorrow. If you are the leaders today, it means you have started taking decisions now. In order to take good decisions today, what you need to do is to have a vision of what your tomorrow will look like,” he said.

    Consultant coordinator of the foundation, Omobola Lana, said the participating students were exposed to hands-on science/technology, leadership and remedial training to encourage them to take up STEM careers.

  • Lagos restates commitment to education

    Lagos State Deputy Governor  Dr Idiat Adebule has reiterated the government’s commitment to innovative reforms and massive investment in education.

    Mrs Adebule spoke during this year’s  Honours Day and inauguration of Students Diplomatic Corps (SDC) in the Education District, I  at the Government Senior College, Agege, Lagos.

    Represented by Mr Oluremi Awoyera, Director, Modern Apprenticeship Training and Programme, Ministry of Education. Adebule said: “We must encourage our children to be whatever they want to be in life. It is our responsibility as teachers and parents to discover in our children their latent abilities.

    “I want to reiterate that our administration will continue to channel more investments in the future of our children through partnership with stakeholders in education. We will continue to focus on innovative reforms and strategic planning in the education sector to ensure that our children would compete favourably with their peers internationally.

    “More of our attention would be geared towards capacity development of teaching and non-teaching personnel in all public schools. This is to ensure that our children are provided with required skills and further move our education system forward.”

    Mrs Adebule congratulated the award winners and the district on their sterling performance in the last academic year, urging them not to rest on their oars.

    Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary of the district Dr Olufolayimika Ayandele recalled that 92 of the 506 that won various awards in the 2017/2018 academic session in the district were given honours and graduated into its SDC because of their outstanding performance.

    “In this district, no stone is ever left unturned in transforming the lives of the students. Various student-friendly methods like peer mentoring, group studies on the part of the students and groups mentoring among teachers are instituted,” Ayandele said.

    Ayandele added that the maiden edition of the SDC instituted during the last academic session has gingered a lot of students to strive for excellence.

    According to her, students in the district have worked hard, carried out intensive  studies and displayed impeccable  character to be deserving of awards.

    Wife of Pastor Tunde Bakare of Latter Rain Assembly, Mrs. Layide Bakare praised the students for striving for excellence.

  • Women empower girls at SHE Tech Fair

    Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Idiat Adebule, has urged parents to champion the campaign to demystify the stereotypical belief that girls are not suited to science-related careers.

    She spoke while giving the opening remark at the SHE Science and Technology Fair organised by the Christopher Kolade Foundation (CKF) at Habour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos.

    Dr Adebule, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary in the Deputy Governor’s office, Mrs Yetunde Odejayi, also underscored the need to boost girls’ confidence to take up STEM careers.

    She said: “Though currently girls and women remain underrepresented in the science and technology fields, this is not as a result of difference in intellectual capacity but due to stereotypes of parents who believe it is awkward for girls pursuing successful career paths in this field.

    “The challenge is therefore on all stakeholders including parents, the teachers and the society to help change the mindset of our girls and demystify the falsehood of science and technology being the stronghold or exclusive rights of boys.

    Interestingly, CKF did just that during the event as it parraded an array of successful women in STEM who shared their stories with over 532 SS2 and SS3 pupils being supported by the Foundation ot embrace Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

    A panel of three women scientists moderated by Mrs Oreoluwa Lesi, CEO, Women’s Technology Centre (W.TEC) to the girls to follow their dreams, put in the hard work, and develop themselves.

    Mrs Margaret Ajiboye, Sales leader, Cummins West Africa, told how her engineering education and passion for fixing things led her into product specialisation, sales and even a stint as lecturer. She said she was driven by a desire to develop those coming behind.

    “My training as an engineer is about who is the next person that would replace me. My inspiration is to see myself replicated many young people,” she said.

    For Mrs Olamide Ayeni-Babajide of Pearl Recycling, life began to take shape following a challenge from her father when she was only seven and wanted to give up because of bullying that she could be the best regardless of what others did around her.

    She told how her exceptional brilliance led her to a rapid education and successful computer engineering career where she earned as much as 35,000 dollars. However, she said she gave it all up to pursue her passion to rid Lagos of waste by turning waste tires into furniture, jewelry, others.

    “I earned my pay as an engineer. I worked for six years with my computer engineering certificate. I got almost 10 international certifications. I was being paid 35,000 dollars. But I woke up one day and wanted to resign. I asked myself what I would do if I was not afraid. I told myself I would change the face of waste problem. Today, I am known for my work with Pearl Recycling not as an engineer,” she said.

    For Country Director of Andela Nigeria, Mrs Omowale David-Ashiru, her message to the girls was continuous self development.

    Mrs David-Ashiru, who was represented by Taiwo Judah-Ajayi, Senior Director, Human Resource for Andela, counseled the girls to go for roles they may not necessarily qualify for but have the potential to perform in if they eliminate distractions.

    “Every day you may be faced with things that could make you doubt yourself. It may be true but there is something called potential. Performance is potential minus distraction. Take out the distraction,” she said.

    The Keynote Speaker, Mrs Onyeche Tifase summed it up with a charge to the girls to have the right attitude and be willing to take up challenges on the job like she did until she became the first woman Managing Director of Siemens Nigeria.

    “Focus on being the best you can be. Continue to build and believe in yourselves.  Don’t be comfortable; challenge yourself,” she said.

    Earlier in his welcome address, the founder, CKF, Dr Christopher Kolade, told the girls their future would be determined by decisions they take today.

  • Lagos restates commitment to education

    Lagos State Deputy Governor Dr Idiat Adebule has reiterated the government’s commitment to innovative reforms and massive investment in education.

    Mrs Adebule spoke during this year’s Honours Day and inauguration of students diplomatic corps (SDC) in the Education District, I held at the Government Senior College, Agege, Lagos.

    Represented by Mr Oluremi Awoyera, the Director, Modern Apprenticeship Training and Programme, Ministry of Education. She said: “We must encourage our children to be whatever they want to be in life. It is our responsibility as teachers and parents to discover in our children their latent abilities.

    “I want to reiterate that our administration will continue to channel more investments in the future of our children through partnership with stakeholders in education. We will continue to focus on innovative reforms and strategic planning in the education sector to ensure that our children would compete favourably with their peers internationally.

    “More of our attention would be geared towards capacity development of teaching and non-teaching personnel in all public schools. This is to ensure that our children are provided with required skills and further move our education system forward,” she said.

    Mrs Adebule congratulated the award winners and the district on their sterling performance in the last academic year, urging them not to rest on their oars.

    Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary of the district Dr Olufolayimika Ayandele recalled that 92 of the 506 that won various awards in the 2017/2018 academic session in the district were given honours and graduated into its SDC because of their outstanding performance.

    “In this district, no stone is ever left unturned in transforming the lives of the students. Various student-friendly methods like peer mentoring, group studies on the part of the students and groups mentoring among teachers are instituted,” Ayandele said.

    Ayandele added that the maiden edition of the SDC instituted during the last academic session had gingered a lot of students to strive for excellence.

    According to her, students in the district have worked hard, carried out intensive studies and displayed impeccable character to be deserving of awards.

    Wife of Pastor Tunde Bakare of Latter Rain Assembly Mrs. Layide Bakare praised the students for striving for excellence.

  • LCCI, UNIFOAM, others reward excellent essayists

    Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Idiat Adebule, has underscored the importance of exposing young ones to entrepreneurship education early.

    To this end, she praised the Lagos State Chambers of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) for focusing its secondary school essay competition for this year on entrepreneurship.

    Participants wrote on: “The Role of Entrepreneurship in National Development” for the competition.

    Dr Adebule said writing on the topic would help the young ones learn how entrepreneurship helps economic growth and development.

    She said: “I am aware that the theme for this year is “The Role of Entrepreneurship in National Development”. We cannot over-emphasize the significance and roles of entrepreneurship to the socio-economic development of any nation. It has been described as the driving force of decentralizing and restructuring an economy while increasing and enhancing the financial capability of individuals.

    “Furthermore, entrepreneurship creates job opportunities, promotes and gives strength to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Over the years, a high level of entrepreneurship is what has led to economic development of many nations we see today.

    “As a matter of fact, well-developed countries are more interested in entrepreneurs than people in white collar jobs. Today, education is being redefined to produce entrepreneurs and not job seekers.”

    Also speaking, former Lagos State Deputy Governor, Princess Sarah Sosan, whose firm, GFR Educational Services Ltd coordinated the competition for LCCI, said 29 schools participated in the competition out of 150.

    She thanked the sponsors, Skool Media, UNIFOAM, FIRST REGISTRARS, Smile Communications Limited, and others for their support.

    “I humbly express our appreciation to our worthy partners and sponsors on the programme who are both individuals and organisations, for deeming it fit to invest in the future of these children thereby building a stronger tomorrow in our nation,” she said.

    It rained prizes for all 29 participants.  They got attractive gifts and cash awards from the various sponsors, including UniFoam Group, an indigenous manufacturer of quality foam products and beddings.

    For winning the competition, Mary Leonard of Festac Girls Senior Secondary School, Festac Town, got N250,000, plaque, Samsung Tablet, Smile modem and a certificate.  Second placed Bukola Akintunde of Queen’s College Yaba got N100,000, and other gifts; while third placed Chidera Duru of Lagoon Secondary School Lekki got N75,000 and other gifts.

    Fourth and fifth placed Sonaike Bolarinwa of Dowen College, Lekki, and Desree Isibor of Dansol High School, Ogba, both got Samsung tablets and certificates.

    Twenty others got mattresses, pillows and beddings from UNIFOAM Group, while some got a company to paint the classrooms in their schools.

    Head, Commercial (Lagos and Southern Nigeria), Unifoam Group, Udochi Ajuzie-Nwani, said the firm which opened in 1981 was proud sponsor the event.

    “We maintain a strong stance in supporting and encouraging the early involvement of the younger minds into entrepreneurship which we have displayed by rewarding these young stars who have displayed uncommon knowledge in the just concluded Essay competition,” he said.

  • District VI rewards outstanding workers

    The Lagos State Education District VI honoured 54 personnel and schools during her 12th Annual Merit Award 2017 held last Friday at the NUT Pavilion, Ikeja.

    The Tutor General/Permanent Secretary (TG/PS) of the District, Mrs Olufunmilayo Olabisi Onadipe said the ceremony was to recognise top achievers who had demonstrated dedication to the promotion of academic excellence in the District.

    “They are certainly a shining example to others,” she said.

    In her speech, the Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Idiat Adebule, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, office of the Deputy Governor, Mrs Yetunde Odejaye, thanked all the workers for their hard work and prayed others who did not get any award would be rewarded by God.  She counseled them not to give up.

    She went further to advice the awardees not to relent on their efforts, but continue to excel.

    Awards were presented to the best principal, teacher, school, student, non-teaching staff, quality assurance officer, district officer, head of department and others.

    The awardees were delighted to have been recognised.

    Prince Adeyemi Akeem, whose school, Ikeja Senior Grammar School, got the best school award, thanked Mrs Onadipe for supporting the school to excel.

    “It has been a fantastic experience; I thank God for the success; and the TGPS for her encouragement.  To God’s glory the school won the best in the whole of District VI,” she said.

    Awe Joseph Babade of Estate Senior Grammar School, Mushin, got the award for the best student in the 2017 WASSCE.  He said he felt blessed and honoured by the award.

    He attributed his success to God’s Grace and support of his teachers and family.

    “My secret is just God’s Grace and the grace has always been supporting me and by his grace also I was able to study beyond what my teachers taught me and even understand.

    “Also my teachers, I thank God for their lives and good support, even my parents and siblings especially my brother that was in science class. He inspires me a lot,” he said.

    He went further to advice other students to be diligent in their study and also build a relationship with God.

    The best teacher in the senior secondary category, Ms Blessing Oluwatunbi of Babs Fafunwa Millennium Senior Secondary School, Ikeja, thanked God for the award, which she said would spur her to make greater impact on students and the school.

    She also advised other teachers to work hard as honesty, integrity and character would guide them to their destination.

    She shared how she gets NGOs to support the school and through them got a donation of 40 desk and chairs.

    The Physical Health Education teacher said her pupils’ performance in the WASSCE was excellent as all of them passed.

    An award of honour was also given to Dr Adebule in recognition of her hard work.  Mrs Onadipe was not left out as she was also recognised for hard work in the district.

    Others who were rewarded included Mr Olufade John Olusesi, who composed the Education District VI Anthem; and Mrs Adenuga who translated it into Yoruba.