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  • LG boss warns against indiscriminate dumping of waste

    The Executive Chairman of Oto-Awori LCDA, Lagos, Prince Musibau Adekunle Asafa has warned that indiscriminate dumping of waste can cause imminent danger to citizens’ wellbeing.

    He said this during a sensitization visit by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Cleaner Lagos Initiative(CLI), Hon Adebola Shabi to Ijanikin International Market .

    “Keeping our surrounding clean is a measure in ensuring sustainable development and habitable environment. I will do my best to rid the council of refuse by resensitizing the teeming populace on the need to embrace the Cleaner Lagos Initiative.”

    Asafa  said the recent initiative by the Lagos State government was a welcome development.

    He urged the public to support the drive as it is geared towards addressing challenges of solid waste management in the state thereby protecting the environment, health and social living standard of residents.

    According to the Special Adviser, the policy is aimed at ensuring and promoting cleaner, safer and healthier environment.

    “Our waste can be recycled and be turned to renewable energy, this is part of the initiative.

    The idea will help keep our wards safe from kidnapping, ritualists and accidents.”

    “This sensitization will be followed by an enforcement which the Council’s Environment Department must adhere strictly to.”

    “We want to appeal to you that street trading or hawking on the expressway will not be tolerated, buying and selling is only allowed in the market, anybody who is caught in the act will be sanctioned,” he said.

    The Executive Chairman used the opportunity to encourage the people to register and collect their Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC), so that they can exercise their rights during the next election.

    “We will support this laudable idea of His Excellence, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode and garner support for him to be voted back to office in 2019,” the council boss said.

  • Video: LG boss hailed for waging war against cultism

    THE people of Badagry in the Badagry Local Government Area of Lagos State have commended the Chairman of the local government, Olusegun Onilude, for his battle against cultism.

    Community, traditional, political and religious leaders expressed their gratitude to the chairman for the battle which brought about the renunciation of cultism by a group of cultists.

    It was happiness galore for the people of the town who are determined to cooperate with the chairman in his war against cultism which had created tension in the local  government area.

    The people of the town on Thursday heaved a sigh of relief as 150 cultists from three dangerous groups, who had been a security threat to the people of the area, laid down their arms and renounced the membership of their various deadly groups.

    The event was witnessed by various heads of security agencies, including the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Edgar Imohimi, and political, religious and traditional leaders from the local government area and other parts of the state

    The cultists laid down such dangerous weapons such as AK47, pump action guns, locally made pistols, axes, cutlasses and other dangerous weapons.

    In his address at the renunciation ceremony, Onilude, who expressed optimism in the sincerity of the cultists to turn a new leaf and contribute positively to the development of the society, challenged them to choose freedom.

    “The decision to quit cultism cannot be forced on you. It has to be from the inside of you. I challenge you to choose freedom. Identify your purpose in life and strive to achieve that purpose,” Onilude said.

    Onilude pointed out that when the administration in the council came on board last year, “Badagry was experiencing cases of gang wars and cult related crimes. We made up our mind to rid our local government area of traces of cultism. Today’s event is as a result of weeks of painstaking interactions and sacrifices,” he said.

    While accepting the former cultists into the fold of the Badagry society, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Edgar Imohimi, noted that cultism was the greatest security challenge in Lagos State.

    The police boss said the community vigilance should not be left with the security agencies alone, adding that “it requires concerted efforts of political, religious, traditional and community leaders”.

    He urged local government chairmen and religious and traditional leaders to organize enlightenment programmes for youths in their various communities on the problems posed by cultism and drug abuse to the society.

  • Oyo legislature and LG autonomy

    SIR: I call on Oyo State House of Assembly to come out with a definite position on the issue of local government autonomy, which according to media reports, it stood down. It is certain that Oyo State House of Assembly would not support autonomy for local government, hence, the jargon – stand down.

    From the body language of Oyo State government which the House of Assembly is an appendage, it is in support of a lame duck local government system. This is why it has not conducted local government election almost seven years after its inauguration. Our House of Assembly members are collaborators in crippling our local government as their assent is sought each time the three months tenure of local government caretaker committee chairman is to be renewed.

    Expecting Oyo legislature to stand on the side of history by supporting local government autonomy is as futile as hunting for a snow in a blast furnace. The pretext that they will listen to public opinion before taking a decision on autonomy is to buy time and suspect.  Or are they not part of the people whose opinion they are to listen to? Or why did they not seek people’s opinion before they passed the bill on financial autonomy for the House of Assembly?

    The fact is that the House of Assembly as constituted does not represent Oyo people who are bearing the brunt of destruction of hitherto flourishing local government system. In actual fact, majority of them are sponsored by the political elite in the state and not by popular choice, so they should not be expected to be on the side of the people. Many of them hardly visit their constituencies any longer, or if they visit at all, go to distribute poverty escalation items for few party members. They are so alienated from the grassroots to know the effect of a stifled local government on the grassroots.

    In my part of Ogbomoso today, drainages, rivers, abandoned sites and road sides have become dumping sites. Not only that, many roads constructed by the local government in her glorious era are dilapidated because of lack of maintenance; neighbourhood markets being maintained by the local government are comatose. Caretaker chairmen imposed on local governments instead of duly elected chairmen are not known by the people. They are only seen in a convoy of tinted cars. There is no doubt that those who make fortune from the local government misfortune would not allow the autonomy to scale through. However, those who know that democracy may not grow without grassroots participation will continue to fight on.

    One expects Oyo people who witnessed the glorious day of local government to speak out against the rape on democracy by Oyo House of Assembly. However, the fact is that the people are disillusioned and have accepted their fate. Nonetheless, few who are still conscious of their rights should not shirk the responsibility of speaking out because according to Edmund Burke “the only thing necessary for evil to triumph is that good men do nothing.

     

    • Adewuyi Adegbite

    ayekooto05@gmail.com

  • 2018 budget: LG proposes N1.6b

    2018 budget: LG proposes N1.6b

    The Executive Chairman of Oto Awori LCDA, Prince Asafa Musibau, has presented over 1.6 billion naira to the legislative arm as proposed budget for the year.

    He said the budget would focus more on accomplishing results in education, community development, infrastructure among all other areas that will benefit the people.

    The budget tagged: “Budget of transformation” will witness tremendous aspect which include delivering health care services and improving the lives of the people through agriculture.

    As part of effort to maintain and step-up revenue generation, he reiterated that all loopholes would be covered to generate more than 80 million naira with a difference of over 60 million naira generated in 2017. “We shall sensitize our people so as to gather support in order to generate more revenue; we will embark on activities that will be designed to produce meaningful result,” Musibau said.

    He enjoined all stakeholders to be committed to their duties this year so as to achieve greater results.

    “All hands must be on deck because we are liable to function towards a possibility that will be written in the sands of the time,” he said.

  • Governors and LG autonomy

    Sir, President Buhari said: “Constitutionally there are limits to powers of each of the three tiers of government but that should not mean the federal government should fold its arms and close its eyes to what is going on in the states and local governments. Not least the operations of the Local Government Joint Account. While the federal government cannot interfere in the details of its operations it will ensure that the gross corruption at the local level is checked. As far as the constitution allows me I will try to ensure that there is responsible and accountable governance at all levels of government in the country. For I will not have kept my own trust with the Nigerian people if I allow others abuse theirs under my watch”.

    That was part of President Buhari’s inaugural speech after he was sworn in as the President on 29 may, 2015. Has this promise been fulfilled?

    As far as I’m concerned, for local governments to effectively function and operate based on the principles that they were established, both financial and political autonomies must be granted to them. Financial autonomy means that the so-called joint account must be stopped because it is of no use. Most of the governors today enrich themselves through the local government joint accounts. They release only the money for the payment of local government staffs and that is why there’s no local government projects at the local levels across the country, which is against the main objectives of their existence.

    Of course, there’s is pervasive corruption in local governments across the country where a cashier will build a house that even a permanent secretary who spent 30 years in service cannot build or maintain a life style which is beyond his/her legitimate income. Indeed, financial autonomy cannot be granted to local governments without providing the appropriate means that can tame the endemic corruption at that level.

    Political autonomy must be also granted to local governments if we really want them to discharge their duties without the unnecessary interference by governors. Local government chairmen are not dully elected today in Nigeria but selected by governors. Elections are rigged and caretaker committees are selected. Governors send some of their friends, relatives or die-hard political supporters to local governments as caretakers or sole administrators which is not allowed by the constitution.

    Most of the governors ought to have been impeached for this gross breach of constitution. Since the emergence of democratic system of government in 1999, it is noteworthy to observe that each ruling party wins the local government elections of its state. For this to be stopped, INEC should conduct local government elections; this is because most of the governors rig local government elections, prolong the conduct of elections under the pretence of not having sufficient funds for the exercise.

    In my state – Kaduna, the last local government elections we had was in 2012 during the era of late Ibrahim Yakowa. Sole administrators must be discouraged, elected local government chairmen must be given four years to serve.

    If both financial and political autonomies cannot be granted to them, we should scrap them and operate only two levels of government. This is because the kind of local governments we have today are like toothless dogs, it is the governors that dictate to them, appoint or select local government chairmen and give them salaries for their staff in the name of joint account. To the President and all other authorities concerned, Nigerians are looking forward to see what you can do to stop this breach of constitution.

     

    • Hasheem B. Ahmad.

    <hashimbahmad@gmail.com>

  • LG introduces instaview refrigerator

    Expanding on the success as global leader in the refrigerator industry, LG Electronics (LG) introduces its groundbreaking P-Veyron 6 refrigerator for customers who seek utmost convenience and quality in a household appliance.

    The LG P-Veyron 6 refrigerator impressed media and industry insiders who witnessed the launch recently at the LG’s Brand office at Ogba, Lagos, with its revolutionary technology ‘Hygiene Fresh,’ that guarantees freshness, eliminates food spoiling agents such as fungi spores, acidic and alkaline odors, and bacteria.  It effectively deodorises all bad smells of food such as stinks of rotten vegetable or fish.

    The Moist Balance Crisper, another unique feature of the refrigerator, maintains peak moisture levels, the innovative Fresh Balancer optimises humidity by sealing the vegetable box to keep fruits and vegetables in their optimal state of freshness with the simple flick of a switch.  The Fresh Balancer helps maintain flavours and texture nutrients.

    “Understanding consumer needs is at the forefront of our minds when we create new products”, said General Manager, Home Appliance division, LG Electronics West Africa operations, Mr. Jiung Park. The P-Veyron 6 refrigerator is a perfect combination of sleek design and innovative gadgets that maximises space efficiency while adding a sophisticated look to any kitchen.

    LG’s innovative P- Veyron 6 technology already makes it easier for users to reach frequently sought after food and snacks with its snacks corner compartments, thanks to the advanced slim frame of the refrigerator. It doubles convenience and allows for greater food organisation, thereby saving up to 47% cold air.  The P- Veyron 6 compartment is accessible from the outside with the simple push of a button allowing it to be used as a ‘family space’. This ingenious feature makes frequently-used items like snacks, drinks and lunches easily accessible for the whole family. The other compartment can be opened by a handle at the bottom of the door and serves as a designated ‘cooking space’, ideal for storing essential cooking ingredients such as previously prepared vegetables, condiments and sauces.

    The LG P-Veyron 6 can be easily installed anywhere in the home because of its high grade non-plumbing water and metallic ice dispensing system. The streamlined large capacity water tank is located in the refrigerator’s main compartment, making it easy for users to place water directly in the tank. The refrigerator also employs the door-mounted Spaceplus Ice System to produce ready-to-use ice. Still, those that prefer red wine will get plenty of use out of the refrigerator’s utility box, which keeps small food items such as cheese, deli, and other products fresh. The water lid has an intelligent design so water can be poured easily.

  • LG donates air conditioning units to hospital

    As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities, LG Electronics, a global leader in consumer electronics and heating, ventilation and air conditioning, visited Braithwaite Memorial Specialist Hospital, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where it donated some units of all new Gencool Inverter air conditioners, jet cool air conditioners as well as treated mosquito nets to the hospital management.

    The brand has received accolades from Nigerian consumers over the years, for having their interests at heart in the development of cutting edge technological products, and embarking on this gesture in order to enhance health care delivery services in Nigeria. At the event, officials of LG Electronics interrelated with the health centre management as well as members of the community. The donated items are expected to meet the needs of the health centre in their mission to provide people in the community with excellent health care services.

    Speaking at the occasion, Head of Corporate Marketing, LG Electronics West Africa Operations, Mr. Hari Elluru, said: “We have remained competitive while improving sustainability; we have enabled investment and innovation required to deploy new technologies and to safely and responsibly develop progressive products.” Speaking further, he said: “We believe that the air conditioning units as well as the other items we are donating today will improve the service delivery in the hospital and provide the enabling environment for the medical personnel.”

    Also speaking at the occasion was the Regional Manager, Fouani Nigeria Limited, Mr. Moustapha Khrais, who said: “This visit, which is part of LG Electronics’ Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities, is aimed at reaching out to health institutions in the country. It is my firm belief that the items we are donating today will go a long way to empower this health facility as well as the people of this community in their quest to enjoy sound health by empowering the hospital staff to do their jobs more efficiently”.

    Receiving the items on behalf of the management of Braithwaite Memorial Hospital, the Medical Director, Dr. Paul Ledee Kua, commended LG Electronics for the kind gesture. “We are proud to be the recipients of these distinctively designed air conditioning units and the treated over 350 mosquito nets. We appreciate LG Electronics’ generosity and good will to our community which is clearly demonstrated by this donation.” Speaking further, he called on other corporate organisations and public spirited individuals to emulate LG in responding to the needs of health institutions. He affirmed that there are many organisations that are in dire need of support. By donating these innovative electronic products, LG Electronics through this event has shown itself to be a brand that truly believes in the health sector.

     

  • LG TVs enjoy spotlight at international exhibition

    TVs from LG Electronics (LG) were in the spotlight at the International radio exhibition Berlin 2017 [IFA], the world’s leading trade show for consumer electronics and home appliances.

    Disclosing this recently to media men at the company’s show room at Lekki Phase 1, Victoria Island, Lagos, Managing Director, LG Electronics West Africa Operations, Mr Taeick Son, enthusiastically noted that LG demonstrated 2017 OLED TVs featuring Technicolor expert mode that displays colours optimised by technicolor’s colour scientists who work on the majority of Holly wood’s premium content.

    “LG’s OLED TVs have been recognised for their superior performance and are used by Technicolor as consumer reference displays in the production of home delivery versions of major Hollywood movies and television content such as Logan and Sense 8. This recognition from Technicolor verifies LG’s longstanding claim that its OLED TVs enable users to enjoy premium viewing experience,” said Son excitedly.

    At IFA 2017, which was held last month in Berlin, LG demonstrated the powerful 4K HDR video game rendering capabilities of its OLED TVs expanded colour performance in combination with Microsoft’s Xbox One S and Turn 10’s Forza Horizon 3.

    LG’s TV lineup’s versatility is further enhanced by HDR Effect which upscales standard dynamic range content to improve brightness and contrast ratios. LG held several HDR demonstrations at its IFA 2017 booth, including BBC 4K HLG content, Amazon HDR10 and Netflix Dolby Vision content.

    “We are pleased to exhibit our superior 2017 TVs at IFA, offering visitors the opportunity to experience their unrivalled performance hands-on,” said president of the LG Electronics Home Entertainment Company, Brian Kwon.

    “Partnerships with respected names such as Technicolor and Dolby demonstrate LG’s commitment to continually pushing the boundaries of TV technology.”

    Visitors to LG’s booth at IFA 2017 in Berlin had a chance to see the LG SIGNATURE OLED TV W along with other TV innovations from LG for themselves.

  • Nigeria home for next generation smartphones, says LG boss

    The next generation of Smartphone that will be introduced in Nigerian, will expand beyond the camera and device display, Managing Director of LG Electronics.

    West Africa Operations Taeick Son has said.

    In a statement, he said the mobile industry has witnessed tremendous innovations, adding that camera is  one area innovation is transforming the Smartphone market today but explained that there are improved innovation on audio and video sounds, operating system and camera.

    Son, said, “in line with what analyst have predicted about the next generation of devices focusing on features that would allow consumers to be more productive with their phones V30- our new mobile device is supported by Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) and Hybrid Auto Focus that combines both Laser Detection Auto Focus and Face Detection Auto Focus.

    “There are more professional images capturing solution in V30 camera. From the Graph website or mobile app and apply the same presets such as white balance, shutter speed, aperture and ISO to photos taken with the V30.”

  • LG electronics shaping the world of technology

    Leading electronics company LG has vowed to bring consumers up to date with its smart ecosystem and user centric products with imminent technologies, their benefits as well as the significant difference they are expected to make in their day to day lives.

    Speaking in a Media event recently at the LG, Ogba Brand office, the Managing Director, LG Electronics West Africa operations, Mr. Taeick Son noted that this year has been interesting for consumers of electronics as the finest of innovative breathtaking products were introduced into the market. Such products he noted ranges from OLED TVs to Washing machines; Sound systems; Robotic technologies; Air Conditioning units; Refrigerators etc.

    Mr Taeick Son said that the technological advancement being witnessed here and there with appliances evolving every day to meet the unending needs of average consumers has kept companies on their innovative.  “It is in this light that LG Electronics has carved a niche for itself as a company that is ever ready to push a little further beyond the precincts of innovation and altering known conventions. Obviously, it has resulted in the designing of mind blowing products, one of which is the InstaView Door-in-Door refrigerator with an inverter linear compressor boosting overall energy efficiency”.

    Speaking enthusiastically at the LG Ogba, Brand office, the Company’s West Africa Operations, Managing Director, said that “earlier in the year we saw the introduction of impressive collections of robotic technology from LG which includes; Lawnmower Robot, Hub Robot, Hom-Bot, Airport Robot and Airport Cleaning Robot. This has clearly placed it far ahead of its competition as a dynamic and adaptive technological leader. For instance, the Hom-Bot combines powerful cleaning performance with home security features and DeepThinQ technology allowing vacuum to adapt to its routine as it cleans the house. While the Airport robot on the other hand is designed basically with travelers in mind, answering questions in a number of languages in order to streamline air travel”.

    As industry watchers look forward to LG Electronics newest innovative products as the year gradually winds down, the V30 is obviously one of the products to look out for as it prepares to up the game in the evolution of premium smartphones with so many first to its advantage like; the first F1.6 aperture camera lens, the first glass Crystal clear lens; the first OLED full vision display; Cine Video mode for producing movie quality and so many other features on it. When it is eventually launched, the V30 will be the first global smartphone to support MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) technology which allows streaming of high-resolution audio. This technology enables it to capture the sound of original studio master and folds into smaller file to make high-resolution audio easy to stream. The much anticipated LG V30 is an improvement from the V phone series with new mobile experience and optimal multimedia features

    Managing Director, LG Electronics West Africa operations, Mr. Taeick Son said: “LG will continue to give the industry something to talk about as far innovation is concerned. Right from the beginning of the year, we have churned out cutting-edge technological products to ensure that our consumers are expectations are fully met. For the remaining part of the year we will definitely, introduce more mind blowing products that will shake the industry I can assure you of that.”

    The next generation of smartphone will need to expand beyond the camera and the display and focus on the whole experience of content generation and consumption including connectivity and audio.