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  • Sanwo-Olu hails APC spokesman at 60

    Sanwo-Olu hails APC spokesman at 60

    Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated the Publicity Secretary of Lagos State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC),  Oluseye Oladejo, on his 60th birthday.

    He described him as a dependable party spokesman and a valuable asset to the state.

    In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, the governor praised Oladejo’s contributions to governance and party politics in Lagos, noting his long years of service and commitment to public duty.

    Sanwo-Olu described the former chairman of Mushin Local Government and ex-member of the Lagos State Executive Council as a seasoned politician and administrator who deployed the opportunities of public office to advance good governance in the state.

    He said Oladejo’s attainment of the diamond age was a milestone worthy of gratitude to God, lauding his impactful life and meritorious service to Lagos State, including his roles as Special Adviser to the Governor on Commerce and Industry and later Commissioner for Special Duties.

    “On behalf of my adorable wife, Ibijoke, the government and good people of Lagos State, I join family, friends, political leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State to congratulate our party’s Publicity Secretary, Mogaji Oluseye Oladejo, on his 60th birthday,” the governor said.

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    He added: “Mogaji Oladejo is a seasoned politician and administrator who has contributed significantly to the ruling party and Lagos State. He served his community, local government and our dear state in different capacities with passion and displayed a high level of integrity, loyalty, dedication and professionalism in public and political offices. He has been a good spokesman for Lagos APC, and we are proud of him.”

    Sanwo-Olu further described Oladejo as a committed patriot and exemplary servant-leader whose record of service continues to inspire others in public life.

    “As our party’s Publicity Secretary in Lagos celebrates his 60th birthday, I urge him to rededicate himself to the greater good of mankind. I pray that God will grant him long life and sound health to enable him render more service to humanity, our party, Lagos State and Nigeria,” the governor said.

  • Ambode urges corps members to report security risks

    Fresh set of corps members serving in Lagos State have been asked to help the government with security by reporting anything suspicious.

    Governor Akinwunmi Ambode gave this charge at the swearing in for Batch B Steam 1 Corps members at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp, in Iyana Ipaja on Thursday.

    Ambode, who was represented by the Commissioner for Special Duties and Inter-governmental Affairs, Oluseye Oladejo, gave them toll-free lines that they could use to reach security agencies and emergency services.

    He said:” I implore you to key into our community security strategy of ‘if you see something, say something’ by calling our toll free lines, ‘767’ or ‘112’”.

    He described Lagos as a hospitable place for them to do their national service.

    While in camp for the three-week orientation programme, the Lagos State NYSC Coordinator, Prince Mohammed Momoh, said the 3,087 corps members would be exposed to security tips by experts.

    “We inculcate security consciousness in them right from the orientation. First they need to be secured during orientation before they go to the larger community. Part of what we do is we bring in security agencies to tell them about local and perculiar security issues in Lagos; and what to do to avoid falling victim of such,” he said.

    Momoh also said the NYSC does not post corps members to volatile areas for their safety.

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    “We work with the security agencies to identify locations that have security challenges and we go all out to ensure that corps members are not posted to such communities because it it only I’m the atmosphere of peace that the corps member can effectively implement the national service,” he said.

    Regarding disclosure of health status, Momoh said corps members were gradually opening up on medical issues that they may have. He said full disclosure was in Thier best interest so they could get support and be posted close to their families.

    He said: “It is only when we know we can support you morally, medically because we have working relationship with all the Federal tertiary health Institutions in Lagos State. Presently we have a corps member at Yaba and we paid his bills.

    “The present DG had been doing a lot I the area of corps members’ health and he has been supporting the states to ensure that we do our best because corps members’ health is a priority for him.”

    Momoh thanked the Lagos State government for rehabilitating the camp ahead of the orientation programme which started on Monday.

    He counseled the corps members to be law abiding, disciplined and participate in all camp activities including paramilitary drills, lectures, skills acquisition, leadership/citizenship trainings and inter-platoon competitions.

    Highpoint of the event was the swearing in of the corps members by Justice Femi Segun who represented the Chief Judge of Lagos State.

  • Disclose health status, NYSC DG urges corps members

    The Director General, National Youth Service Corps ( NYSC ), Brigadier General Suleiman Kazaure, has urged corps members to disclose their health status so they could be well taken care of.

    He spoke while responding to questions at the closing of the orientation course for 2018 Batch A corps members at the NYSC Iyana Ipaja camp, Lagos Wednesday.

    Kazaure assured the corps members that disclosure of any health challenge would not lead to their expulsion from camp.

    “When you disclose your health status; when you are sick, it is not that you will be expelled from camp but for you to be moved closer to your doctors.  Please help us appeal to corps members to always disclose their health status,” he said.

    Responding to questions on quality of food served corps members on camp, the DG praised state coordinators for making the most of the N650 daily allowance they are given to feed each corps member.

    “I think the state coordinators are trying.  How much are they paid? As at last year, it was N500 per day but now they have increased it to N650 per day – maybe divided into N200, N200 and N250 per meal.  What kind of food will you cook with N200? I think the state coordinators have been trying,” he said.

    In his speech, the Lagos State NYSC Coordinator, Prince Mohammed Momoh, praised the corsp members for their discipline while in camp.

    He however appealed to Governor Akinwunmi Ambode to expedite action on the construction of a new camp on the land he allocated to the NYSC in Agbowa, Ikorodu, saying the Iyana Ipaja camp was too congested for the 2,794 corps members it hosted.

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    “We are indeed very grateful for the allocation of land at Agbowa for the construction of a befitting orientation camp and it is our fervent hope that the construction of the camp be urgently looked into as the present facility is grossly inadequate considering the number of corps members deployed to the Centre of Excellence,” he said.

    Attesting to the inadequacy of the camp, Jennifer Obi, who won the most outstanding corps member award, said the overcrowding of the camp was one of the few issues she had during the three-week programme.

    “I enjoyed the camp.  It gave me an opportunity to learn a lot about things outside the classroom.  The camp officials were like our parents.  We were able to network, tap into our talents.  But the feeding wasn’t too good; the stew was watery.  Also the accommodation was not good.  We were 32 in a room and ventilation was an issue,” the graduate of Geography from the Obafemi Awolowo University said.

    In his speech, Governor Ambode, who was represented by the Commissioner for Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Oluseye Oladejo, urged employers of labour to accept corps members posted to their organisations.

  • Acquire vocational, get start-up capital – Ambode

    Acquire vocational, get start-up capital – Ambode

    Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos on Monday advised corps members to acquire vocational skills to qualify for a start-up capital from the Lagos State Empowerment Trust Fund ( LSETF ).

    Ambode gave the advice at the closing of the orientation course for the 2017 Batch B corps members deployed in the state.

    The governor was represented by the state Commissioner for Special Duties, Mr Oluseye Oladejo.

    According to the governor, the objective of the LSETF is to support young people to become job and wealth creators.

    “I am aware that the Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development ( SAED ) programme  was one of the activities in which you were engaged during the orientation.

    “I urge you to take your post-camp training serious and acquire vocational skills of your choice.

    “This will qualify you for a start-up capital from the Lagos State Empowerment Trust Fund that was established to provide financial support for Lagos residents and NYSC members serving in the state,’’ he said.

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    The governor noted that the objective of the National Youth Service Scheme ( NYSC ) was to foster unity among the various ethnic groups in the country.

    “I have no doubt that the orientation course has adequately prepared you for the next phase of your service.

    “You are expected to exhibit good qualities such as tolerance, patriotism, diligence and perseverance in your various places of primary assignment.

    “As you prepare to step out of this camp, I implore you to participate actively in anything that will positively affect the lives of others,’’ he said.

    Ambode called on the corps members to contribute meaningfully to the socio-economic development of their host communities.

    The state Coordinator of the NYSC, Mr Mohammed Momoh, said that 2,549 corps members participated in the orientation course in the state.

    Momoh said that the corps members were taken through well-structured programmes such as citizenship and leadership training, para-military drills and lectures on self-actualisation.

    He urged the corps members to accept in good faith, their postings to their places of primary assignment.

    The coordinator also advised them not to go on unauthorised journeys outside Lagos.

    “If you must travel, permission must be obtained through the proper channel.

    “I encourage you to be agents of change and good ambassadors in your places of primary assignment.

    “I enjoin you to key into the federal and state governments’ grassroots-oriented programmes aimed at enhancing the socio-economic development of your host communities,’’ he said.

    NAN

  • Dove Event Centre opens in Lagos

    Dove Event Centre opens in Lagos

    A new leisure and relaxation centre was added to the Festac area of Lagos as The Dove threw its doors open for business.

    Speaking on the centre, the managing director, Mr. Olumuyiwa Fagbola, said the centre was a one-stop centre where all necessary facilities like a VIP lounge for royal and special guests, a changing room, a children mini-hall,a cold room, amongst other facilities, are provided for the maximum comfort of users.

    The place was commissioned by the Special Adviser to the Governor of Lagos State on Commerce, Hon. Oluseye Oladejo.

    Hon. Oladejo said the Lagos State government was determined to keep promoting commerce and industry in the state by investing heavily in road construction and other necessary infrastructure to enhance business growth.

    Hon. Oladejo spoke in Lagos at the weekend while commissioning The Dove, a multipurpose event centre located at Festac Town in Amuwo Odofin area of the Lagos metropolis.

    He commended the owners for researching well on the location of the centre.

    Hon. Oladejo called on the business community to keep reciprocating the good gesture of the state government to cater for their needs by ensuring to discharge their duties to the government through prompt and regular payment of their taxes.

    The special adviser, who was accompanied by the chairman of the Amuwo Odofin local government council, Hon. Ayodele Adewale, to formally commissioned and presented the event centre to the general pubic, noted that The Dove with all modern facilities will create opportunities for those in the hospitality and event planning business to recommend the usage of the venue to their clients.