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  • Educationist hails Sanwo-Olu’s education manifesto

    A Lagos-based educationist and social critic Orisadare Bilkis Wonuola, has hailed the manifesto of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) governorship candidate Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu as regards education.

    Wonuola said it takes an administrator with foresight, competence and integrity to drive the development of education in Lagos to a higher height.

    She said: “One distinguished personality that has these attributes is Babajide Sanwo-Olu. He is capable, and forward-thinking. He is knowledgeable and reliable. It is not a surprise at all that APC fields him as the party gubernatorial candidate for Lagos State.

    She said there was no doubt that Sanwo-Olu’s government, when elected, would adopt a globally recognised modern STEM (Sceince, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), a system of education in its curriculum.

    “This is the best way to facilitate practical education and develop students’ talents and potentials. STEM teachers, I am sure will be employed across the state and will be equipped with adequate teaching materials.”

    “He also plans to establish After-School-Study-Halls across the state where volunteer tutors will prepare students for major exams. What else could be more practical than this gesture, she said.

    “It is therefore, also not surprising that his education policy also includes facilitating school rehabilitation programs to revive dilapidated schools and provide necessary learning tools for the public schools in Lagos.”

  • Lagos SSG Bello canvasses support for Sanwo-Olu

    The Secretary to the Lagos State Government (SSG), Mr Tunji Bello, has urged the electorate to turn out massively and vote for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

    “With the voting power at your disposal, you must ensure that not only does the Lagos APC flagbearer win but with a spectacular landslide as a clear message to opposition parties that they are absolutely unwanted,” he said.

    Bello spoke at the turbaning and merit award celebration at the Art and Culture Auditorium of Yaba College of Technology by the League of Imams and Alfas, Yaba Local Council Development Area (LCDA).

    The SSG said Sanwo-Olu has the sterling qualities and competence to lift Lagos to hitherto unattained heights of excellence in every facet of endeavour.

    He urged the electorate in Mainland and Yaba LCDA, in particular, to vote massively for Moshood Olanrewaju Oshun, the party’s candidate representing Mainland Constituency II in the House of Assembly.

    Bello also urged voters to ensure massive votes for Ajani Monsuru Alao, the APC flagbearer for Mainland Constituency I, and Raheem Jide Jimoh, representing the Lagos Mainland in the House of Representatives and Senator Oluremi Tinubu representing Lagos Central Senatorial District.

    Leading those turbaned were Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Gomina Anabi of Our Time; his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu (Best Senator of The Year); Moshood Olanrewaju Oshun (Baba Adini of Abule-Oja); Alhaji Ibrahim Olanrewaju Alao Megida (Sanmori Adinni Yaba); Raheem Jide Jimoh (Aare Musulumi Yaba); Dr. Abdul Wasiu Olasunwon (Arowosadini Yaba).

    The Chairman of Yaba LCDA, Kayode Adejare Omiyale, was turbaned Best Chairman and Great Achiever of Our Time and his wife, Mrs Kemi Omiyale, was Best Chairperson of Our Time.

    The Chairman of the Council of Imam and Ustaz, Mainland and Lagos Division, Imam S. A. Lawal, as well as the Chief Imam Abule Oja and Chairman, League of Imams and Alfas, Yaba LCDA, Imam Zubayr Sasere, urged political leaders and the electorate to always exhibit the fear of Allah in their endeavours.

    Also, Sanwo-Olu has said he would not run an administration that would use and dump people.

    The APC candidate spoke in Lagos when he was conferred with a chieftaincy title, Utuenikang (the Shining Light) of Akwa-Cross.

    His wife, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, got Obong Awan (Mother of All) title from the Association of Akwa-Cross Indigenes Nigeria.

    Also honoured was Sanwo-Olu’s running mate, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, as the Ata-Ufan (Real Friend) of the association.

    The event, tagged: Our Culture, Our Heritage, was held at the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos.

    It was the bi-annual event for celebrating and showcasing the rich culture of Akwa Ibom and Cross Rivers states.

    Sanwo-Olu said: “As long as you are a law-abiding citizen of Lagos State, our government will work for you.”

  • ‘Ethnic diversity good to achieve Greater Lagos’

    •APC candidate, running mate bag chieftaincy titles

    Indigenes of Cross River and Akwa Ibom states in Lagos State have conferred on the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the title of Utuenikang (the Shining Light).

    At an elaborate Akwa-Cross Cultural Festival at the National Stadium in Surulere, Sanwo-Olu’s wife, Dr. Ibijoke, was also conferred with the title of Obong Awan (Mother of All), while his running mate, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, got the title of Ata-Ufan(True Friend).

    The cultural group adopted Sanwo-Olu and Hamzat as their candidates in the March 2 governorship election, urging its members to also vote for APC candidates in tomorrow’s elections.

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    Explaining why the group endorsed Sanwo-Olu among the contenders, President-General of Akwa-Cross Worldwide, Dr. Samson Unyime Samson said the APC candidate, aside from possessing a sterling academic credential, was rated as the best because of his “strong pedigree” and achievements in public and private sectors.

    Samsom, who described himself as the representative of the gods of Akwa-Cross indigenes on earth, said the group had confidence in the APC governorship and his running mate.

     

     

  • The coliseum to host Babajide Sanwo-Olu

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) Lagos State governorship candidate, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu will be hosted to a Grand House Reception (GHR), a flagship programme of the popular The Niteshift Coliseum.

    As would be expected, the event will attract top politicians, captains of industry and patrons of the top notch club located on Salvation Road, Opebi, Ikeja, Lagos.

    Convener of the event and Guv’nor of The Coliseum, Mr. Ken Calebs-Olumese says Sanwo-Olu, an accomplished private and public sector administrator who is expected to mingle with other high profile guests, will be treated to a lavish reception on almost 500-Square meter red carpet spreading around the courtyard of the event venue.

    As is the tradition of the club, the guest will later be ushered into the hot seat in Coliseum main arena where he will share his experiences in both public and private sectors.

    Sanwo-Olu is expected to highlight those his significant exposure to diverse assignments and responsibilities in the governance process, leading to his various appointments as three-time commissioner and immediate managing director of Lagos State Property Development Corporation among others.

    He is also expected to share his thoughts and plans for Lagos.

    The GHR has, in the past, hosted distinguished personalities including former President Goodluck Jonathan; former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar; ex-Senate presidents, Anyim Pius Anyim, Adolphus Wabara and Kenneth Nnamani; Former Ghanaian President, Jerry Rawlings; Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigeria’s Finance Minister; Mallam Nazir El-Rufai, Kaduna State Governor; Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Lagos State Governor; All Progressives Congress, APC, National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu; Former Lagos State Governor and Minister, Power, Works & Housing, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN; Former Ogun State Governors Aremo Olusegun Osoba and Otunba Gbenga Daniel; Former Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose; Former Abia State Governor Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu; Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo; Advertising Icon, Mr. Biodun Shobanjo, and late Fela Anikulapo Kuti, among many others.

  • Ambode peddling lies against me, says Sanwo-Olu

    Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu yesterday chided Governor Akinwunmi Ambode for peddling rumours and falsehoods against him, ahead of today’s direct primary.

    He said the governor indulged in character assassination and personality attack, instead of addressing the core issues germane to governance and his re-election bid.

    Sanwo-Olu reacted to what he described as the governor’s attack on his person in a statement titled: ‘Time to respect the people of Lagos State and the office of governor.”

    He denied the allegations of spending fake dollars in the United State and “rehabilitation” at the Gbagada General Hospital, Lagos.

    The former Commissioner for Establishment, Training and Pensions said if he becomes the governor, he will not insult people, adding that he will be busy finding solutions to problems facing Lagosians.

    The statement reads: “Let it be heard by all that I hold the people of Lagos State with great respect and affection. Their welfare is my utmost concern and it is what drives my pursuit for the governorship nomination of the APC. As such, I also hold the office of governor of our state in high esteem. I shall never consciously do anything that will undermine the dignity of the office nor will I engage in personal attacks against the holder of that officer.

    “My pursuit of office will continue to be based upon issues that matter to Lagosians and not on attacks against someone’s character, even when he attacks mine.  For anyone to engage in unwarranted character attacks against me, reveals more about that person’s character than it says about mine.

    “Thus, I felt sad for Lagos as I watched the Press Conference by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode. Many things he said was beneath the dignity of our people and the exalted office he now holds. Perhaps the tension and anxiety of the moment got the better of him. If given a chance at cooler reflection of what he said, I am sure he would regret his descent into such low conduct.  In this vein, I forgive him and hope he regains his balance and proper comportment no matter the outcome of tomorrow’s contest. After all, we are both here to improve Lagos not to wrestle in its streets.

    “However, I must clear up some inaccuracies in the governor’s statement. His allegation of that I was arrested for spending fake dollars at a night club in the United States was untrue. In fact, the governor knows I travelled to the United States just last month. I would not have been allowed to travel or even get a visa if I had been involved in what the Governor falsely alleged.

    “That the governor claimed I underwent some unidentified type of “rehabilitation” at the Gbagada General Hospital was also shameless and untrue. Promulgation of salacious rumour should not be part of the job description of a governor. This is not the stuff of high office. People should question whether it is ethically right for the Governor to turn what should beconfidential medical information about a citizen into a weapon of political warfare? But, for avoidance of doubt, let it be stated that I never received any treatment whatsoever at the Gbagada General Hospital.

    “Today, instead of making a convincing defense of his performance, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode sought to sow fear into the hearts of Lagosians.

    “But, Lagosians are an intelligent and brave people. They can see through the smoke and the fog. I am here not to tear my opponent down but to help build Lagos up.  With me, you will hear about progress on education, health, sanitation, proper tax levels, economic development, infrastructure, jobs, public services and other things that enhance the lives of people. I am a serious person and this primary is a serious matter. I have not the time or inclination to attack character when there are so many real issues to address.

    “We will continue to focus on the issues that matter in the lives of the people of Lagos. Lagosians want an answer to the sanitation crisis cast loss of jobs caused by Mr. Ambode’s Visionscape misadventure. Our people will want to know why Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has not been able to build a single General Hospital in the State when his immediate predecessor, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN), built 11 General Hospitals. Lagosians are waiting to hear what our solutions are. They want to know why hundreds of competent civil servants got summarily dismissed and how this has undermined public services.

    “As a candidate for the party’s nomination and hopefully as your next governor, my approach will not be to sling insults, but to propose solutions to the problems of the day.”