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  • Lagos Speaker, monarch greet governor-elect, lawmakers

    Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker and Chairman of Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria Mudashiru Obasa and Elegushi of Ikate Kingdom Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi have sent a message of congratulation to the state governor-elect, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, on their victory at the just-concluded governorship election.

    The Speaker also felicitated with returning and new members-elect of the state House of Assembly for what he described as “hard-earned but well deserved victory at the polls”.

    Obasa’s message was contained in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Musbau Rasak.

    “It was tough for us all, but at the end of the day, a well-deserved victory for all members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), a confirmation of the love Lagosians have for our great party and the giant strides we have been achieving in the state,” he said.

    The Lagos Assembly Speaker expressed appreciation to Nigerians, particularly Lagosians, for reposing and renewing their confidence in the APC in Lagos State and also at the federal level.

    Also Oba Elegushi congratulated the governor-elect, describing his victory as a vote for continuation of good governance.

    In a statement from the Elegushi’s Palace, the monarch said with the overwhelming votes secured by the APC candidate, Lagosians have made their choice, which is to see more of the developmental strides witnessed in the State since 1999.

     

  • Devolution of powers, essential tool for national development—Lagos speaker

    Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has said that devolution of powers will foster rapid development in the country.

    Obasa stated this, on Friday, in his address at the ongoing consultative forum on the Review and Harmonisation of the Standing Orders and Rules of Business of the State Houses of Assembly in the South West Region, holding at Park Inn Hotel, Abeokuta, Ogun State.

    He said: “While the oneness of Nigeria is non-negotiable, one thing we will need to speedily work on is the issue of devolution of power vis-à-vis fiscal federalism.

    ”Nigeria is made up of diverse ethnic groups which have similar goal of moving Nigeria to the next level but at times have different ideas on how to achieve it.

    ”No doubt, centralisation of power at the Federal level as it exists currently in Nigeria is not the most ideal approach to accomplish genuinely necessary rapid development. Devolution of power from federal government to state and local governments is the way to go.”

    Urging the federal government to address the issue of devolution of powers, Obasa said, that the distance between the federal government and the people at the grass-roots is too far to bring about holistic development to every nook and cranny of the country.

    “It is obvious to all and sundry that the federal government is simply too far away from the masses and cannot cover the whole country in an effective manner. There is an in-built limitation on what a government so far away from the people can achieve. People in each locale know their area far much better than a federal minister or president located in Abuja,” he said.

    Obasa advocated that, “The only panacea to some of our present economic challenges as a nation is restructuring, where every state will look inward to generate revenues to take care of their individual needs.

    “For instance, if individual states are constitutionally empowered to generate and distribute power, it will aid massive industrialisation, which is a catalyst for technological advancement and economic development,” he said.

  • Kogi gov, Lagos Speaker, Odumakin for Young Achievers Awards

    High profile personalities including Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State; Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Mudashiru Obasa and rights activist, Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin will grace the 8th edition of Young Achievers Awards.

    The event, according to its organiser, Ibrahim Adeduntan, will hold on Sunday October 28 at Ibis Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos.

    The theme of the event is ‘’Are Nigerian youths truly ready for the future or ranting.’’

    In a statement issued in Lagos, Adeduntan, who is also the publisher of youngachieversnigeria.com, said the annual youth event ‘’which is the biggest gathering of young Nigerians who have broken the ceilings of limitations to excel in their various fields, will celebrate 50 new schools heroes, who have excelled despite different challenges and obstacles.

    ‘’Leadership has been the problem of Nigeria and the entire Africa despite this, some certain individuals have distinguished themselves in different fields and also exhibited qualities that people look for in an achiever, that is, honesty, competence, progress, intelligence and inspiration.’

  • Don’t stop sharing love Lagos Speaker tells Nigerians

    Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa has called on Nigerians, particularly Muslims, not to relent in sharing love among themselves despite the end of the Ramadan fasting.

    The Speaker advised Nigerians to continue to maintain peace and avoid utterances and actions that can cause disharmony among themselves.

    The Lagos Speaker’s advice was contained in his Eid-l-Fitri message yesterday by his Chief Press Secretary, Musbau Rasak.

    “Ramadan is the period we share love, move closer to God and all try to maintain cordial relationship. As we are celebrating the Eid-l-Fitri in commemoration of the end of the fasting period, we should not abandon all the qualities and virtues we have imbibed during the period,” Obasa said.

     

     

     

  • Lagos Speaker: Tinubu laid foundation

    LAGOS State House of Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa has hailed All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for being the first to declare June 12 as a public holiday in Lagos State when he was a governor.

    He said the declaration of June 12 as Democracy Day by President Muhammadu Buhari has vindicated age-long agitation by some Nigerians for same.

    Obasa, in a statement yesterday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Musbau Rasak, lauded the President for the declaration.

    “This is because it was the day that Nigeria had the freest, fairest and most peaceful election.

    “It was June 12, 1993 that gave birth to what we are enjoying today as democracy.

    “I want to congratulate the president, his vice, the APC and Nigerians in general for this honour on the martyr of Nigerian democracy, Chief MKO Abiola,” he said.

    According to him, Tinubu believes in the sanctity of the June 12 mandate.

    Obasa also lauded Tinubu for naming the former Marwa Gardens in the state after the late Abiola to immortalise him.

    “It was also Asiwaju (Tinubu), who named the Press Centre at the Alausa Secretariat after the late Bagauda Kaltho, the News Magazine correspondent, killed by the Abacha junta during the struggle for democracy.

    “Therefore, our national leader also deserves special commendation for his pioneering efforts at getting official recognition for June 12, Chief MKO Abiola and other icons of democratic struggle in the country,” Obasa added

     

  • Lagos Speaker condoles with Aboderin family, Punch

    Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa has condoled with the workers and management of The Punch over the death of its Chairman, Wale Aboderin.

    He said the nation will miss the versatility of the late businessman.

    Wale Aboderin died last week. He was 60.

    In his condolence message by his Chief Press Secretary, Musbau Rasak, the Speaker also condoled with the Aboderin family of Ibadan on the death of their son.

    Obasa said: “He (Wale Aboderin) was such a versatile man. Apart from being the chairman of one of Nigeria’s leading newspapers, The Punch, he was not also a basketballer he also owned a basketball team, Dolphins, which has represented the country in many international competitions. He also owned a musical band, the Rapture.”

    The Speaker recalled that during his time as the Chairman of The Punch, the late Wale Aboderin improved the standard of the newspaper while the Dolphins Basketball Club he founded, funded and presided over won many national and international competitions.

    “Indeed, Nigeria will miss his resourcefulness and versatility, which contributed in no small measures to nation-building.

    “On behalf of my colleagues at the Lagos State House of Assembly, I condole with the Aboderin family of Ibadan and the management and workers of The Punch on the loss of this illustrious Nigerian,” Obasa said.

     

  • Lagos Speaker, Commissioner, others preach harmony in Ramadan

    LAGOS State House of Assembly Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, has urged Nigerians to ensure peace and harmony in the season of Ramadan and beyond. Obasa said this at The Blue Roof, St. Peter’s Primary School in Orile Agege, Lagos, during the 15th annual Sabaco Ramadan lecture, organised by the Lagos State Comisssioner for Waterfront Insfrastructure Development, Samuel Adejare. Obasa urged Nigerians to live as one and share in the joy of Ramadan.

    He described Adejare’s gesture as commendable, more so that it is coming from someone that is a Christian. “For a Christian to do something for Muslims, it is an attitude we all should imbibe so that both religions can live in peaceable harmony with each other.” According to him, Ramadan is a period to pray and seek for forgiveness. “This is also a time to have positive impact in the lives of others.

    We are to ensure peace and harmony. Let us use this season to serve God and we will reap the good fruits,” he said Speaking at the event, Adejare said Ramadan is a season for fasting, looking up to God for his mercy and grace, and for reaching out to the needy. He added that it is a season to look back at what we have done and what we should have done to make amends. “It is a season that we must look and care for our neighbours. This is why this program has been put together to give to others. We have also given out generators to the Mosque in this community so that no Mosque will be in darkness during the hours of prayers.

  • Lagos Speaker assures Nigerians of improved welfare

    Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa has assured Nigerians that the Federal and the state government are committed to improving their welfare and standard of living.

    Obasa, in his Democracy Day message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Musbau Rasak, lauded the citizens for their courage and perseverance and assured that the people would soon start to enjoy the dividends of government’s socio-economic reforms.

    The  Speaker said: “This is the third anniversary of the All Progressives Congress  (APC) administration at the centre and I want to commend our people for their support and prayers not only for the government at the centre, but also for the state and local governments.

    “Yes, things have not been rosy, hence the need for me to commend your courage and perseverance. Our people have been so wonderful for their support and prayers.

    “However, I want to assure you that very soon, you will start to reap the dividends of the socio-economic reforms of the government.

    “At the state level, there’s is no doubt that Lagosians are enjoying positive dividends of democracy with massive infrastructure and human development programmes anchored on people-oriented policies backed by rightly-guided legislation.”

     

     

  • Amended Land Use Charge Law coming, says Lagos Speaker

    Expect a Land Use Charge Act (LUAC) with human face, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly Mudashiru Obasa has assured Lagosians.

    The Speaker, however, foreclosed rolling back the property law as he explained that the law, now undergoing review, was enacted in the overall interest of Lagos residents.

    Obasa spoke yesterday on the occasion of the third edition of the House of Assembly’s yearly parley with the media and civil society organisations in the Lateef Jakande Auditorium.

    He was fielding questions from stakeholders after presenting the lawmakers’ scorecard in the past three years.

    The Speaker said: “The Land Use Charge Act is in the interest of all. We all acknowledge that there is development across the state. Resources are required to sustain infrastructural development in Lagos State. So, we need the law

    “But a committee is working on it and very soon, the House will come up with law. I can assure you that whatever the outcome will be in the overall interest of the people.”

    On the request of the state to be granted a ‘Special Status’, the speaker said the House will sustain the agitation until it is achieved.

    He urged Nigerians to support the state, being the nation’s industrial hub.

    Obasa said the House under his watch passed nine bills and 45 resolutions in the past 12 months, explaining that proper representation of the constituents is as important to the lawmakers as law making.

    “In the year under review, however, we continued to blaze the trail in formulating laws for the benefit of the good people of Lagos State and in the promotion of a truly inclusive, participatory, open and people-oriented democracy.

    Since last year, when we met like this, we have successfully passed a total of nine bills into laws while we have also made 45 resolutions.  Some of these laws address issues related to our environment, power and energy sector, transport, as well as education.

    “As stated above, resolution, as a powerful legislative instrument, has been used in tackling various issues that directly affect us as Lagosians.

    “For instance, the need to preserve our cultural heritage from going into extinction necessitated the resolution of the Lagos State House Assembly to call for a compilation of buildings of architectural value and longstanding history that are relevant for preservation.”

  • Emmanuel, Okorocha, Lagos Speaker, others advise parents, kids

    GOVERNORS Udom Emmanuel (Akwa Ibom State), Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed (Kwara State) and Rochas Okorocha Imo State have urged parents to take special interest in their children.

    The governors as well as Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa  advocated the need to instill the right values to enable the children become upright citizens and contribute to the socio-political development of states and the country.

     

    Nigeria’s future depends on investments in children, says Emmanuel

     

    The Akwa Ibom governor, in a statement to celebrate the Children’s Day, issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Ekerete Udoh, said the future of Nigeria and how far it can compete with the rest of the world, depend on investments on the children.

    He said: “We are living in an increasingly shrinking globalised world, where technology has reduced the vast expanse of lands and oceans into a tiny community.

    “Nations across the continents are spending huge resources to prepare their children to compete in the market place of ideas. We must not relent in ensuring that our children are not left behind. That is why we are spending huge resources in education, recruiting the best teachers and providing the right tools and atmosphere for our children to learn.”

     

    Run away from crimes, Lagos Speaker advises children

    Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa has advised children to avoid cultism and other crimes that can work against their progress in life.

    Obasa also advised children to be good ambassadors of not only their families and communities but also the country at large.

    The Speaker’s message was contained in a statement yesterday greeting Nigerian children on this year’s Children Day celebration.

    The statement was issued by his Chief Press Secretary Musbau Rasak.

    Obasa assured Nigerian children that the All Progressives Congress  (APC) at all levels will continue to protect their interest by putting in place programmes and policies that will enhance their welfare and improve their standard of living.

     

    Future generation ‘ll do

    better, says Okorocha

     

    Okorocha yesterday expressed optimism that “the future generation will do better than the current generation”.

    The governor stressed that “when the time comes, Imo State won’t be found wanting”.

    Okorocha spoke while addressing thousands of children who worshipped with him at the Victory Chapel Government House  as part of the activities to mark the 2018 Children’s Day.

    He prayed that the stories of drug addiction, including smoking Indian hemp and drinking of tramadol “shall not come near them”.

    The governor admonished the parents that “the best way to bring up a child is to be the child’s friend”.

     

    Ahmed: spend more time with your children

     

    Ahmed urged parents to spend more time with their children and wards to enthrone a better society and an assured future for the children.

    In a message to commemorate this year’s Children’s Day, Ahmed said the celebration must remind leaders on the need to prioritise the welfare of  every child and the need for parents to spend more valuable time with children.

    According to him, “no nation can grow beyond the quality of its children who are potential leaders and experts in various fields of human endeavours”.

     

    Wike’s wife counsels Rivers’ children on education

     

    Rivers State Governor’s wife Justice Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom-Wike called on Rivers Children to take  their education seriously.

    Addressing the children during the 2018  Children’s Day Celebration at Isaac Boro Park in Port Harcourt yesterday, Justice Nyesom-Wike told the children that education is key to their progress in the society.

    The governor’s wife prayed for God’s blessing on Rivers Children as they make progress in life.