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  • Ex-servicemen get new exco in Lagos

    Ex-servicemen get new exco in Lagos

    The Lagos State Government yesterday inaugurated a new executive committee for the state chapter of the Nigerian Legion for improved welfare of members.

    The exco, led by Col. Samuel Fola Akande, was inaugurated by the Commissioner for Home Affairs and Culture, Mr Oyinlomo Danmole at the ministry’s conference room, Alausa, Ikeja.

    Danmole, who enjoined them to work together and promote love and unity among members, said the winner of the election emerged through a transparent process witnessed by duly-elected representatives of Local Government Councils and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs).

    He appealed to the new leaders to provide a leadership devoid of crisis and carry all strata of the Legion along in all their dealings and actions.

    In his inaugural speech, Akande pledged his commitment to the welfare of the ex-service men in the state. He also assured his members of an exemplary leadership style during his tenure.

    He also expressed gratitude to the state governor, Mr Babatunde Fashola for the vital contribution of the state to improving the lot of the Nigerian Legion.

  • Tinubu urges clerics to pray for peace, success

    Tinubu urges clerics to pray for peace, success

    The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has urged clerics to pray for peace. Tinubu, who spoke at the weekend at the 18th Founder’s Day and Convention/ Dedication Service of the Overcomers Pentecostal Prayer Ministry, Abule Egba, Lagos, also enjoined clergymen to pray for Nigeria’s success. He said: “Clerics have been praying for peace and development. They should not relent. I don’t want them to be tired of praying because their prayers are essential. I want them to pray so that together we will make our country great. “I congratulate the General Overseer, Pastor Sam Ogedengbe, for turning 60. He and others have been praying for Lagos State and Nigeria. I want them to continue.” The APC National Leader, who was the chairman of the occasion, inaugurated the church auditorium at 72, Jibowu Road, Abule Egba. He thanked Lagosians for supporting Governor Babatunde Fashola. Said he: “When we brought Fashola as our governorship candidate, sceptics criticised us. I am happy that he has proved them wrong by performing.” Ogedengbe, who is also the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Fashola on Religion (Christian), urged politicians to think about the welfare of the masses. He said they should improve the people’s living condition “because they voted them into office.” The event was attended by personalities, such as the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Dr. Femi Hamzat, who represented Governor Fashola. Others are Commissioner for Home Affairs and Culture, Mr. Oyinlomo Danmole, former Health Commissioner, Dr. Leke Pitan and ex-Commissioner for Agric and Cooperative, Mr. Enoch Kolapomoye Ajiboso. The special guest speaker, Pastor J.T. Kalejaiye, of the Redeemed Christian Church of God and other clerics attended the ceremony.

  • Lagos gives injured fire fighter N5m

    Lagos gives injured fire fighter N5m

    The Lagos State government has given N5 million grant to a firefighter, Mr. Sikiru Agbaje, who was injured last year in the line of duty.

    Agbaje sustained severe burns on his hands, legs and other parts of his body while attempting to rescue lives and properties in a fire on January 3, last year, at No. 20, Akinjoro Street in Abaranje, Ikotun.

    He was hospitalised for over two months at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH).

    Agbaje is yet to recover fully.

    Presenting the cheque to him in Alausa, Commissioner for Home Affairs and Culture Oyinlomo Danmole said: “Governor Babatunde Fashola approved a grant of N5 million for you and directed in a letter that if the assistance is not enough, we should see what we can do to make your life comfortable.”

    Danmole said the gesture showed the government’s commitment to the welfare of workers and would motivate them to work diligently.

    To protect firemen, he said the government has acquired protective gears which would be complemented with modern equipment that will arrive in the country soon.

    Danmole decorated 34 newly promoted fire service officers, urging them to see their promotion as a greater call to service.

    He said: “You are one of those who put in great service to protect the life and property of residents. In the course of your job, you put your life on the line. We run away from fire while you run to it to combat it. We will continue to make your work easier for you.”

    The Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Mrs. Omotayo Olabenjo, said 20 of the officers were promoted to Chief Fire Superintendents; 11, Assistant Chief Fire Superintendents; one, Chief Fire Officer; one, Deputy Director of the Fire Service; and one, Director of Fire Service.

    Speaking for the decorated officers, the Director of the State Fire Service, Rasak Fadipe, thanked the governor for his concern for their welfare.

    He said: “Our promotion comes with greater expectation, as the governor always say that the reward for hard work is more work. We must continue to do our jobs diligently.”

     

  • Lagos pilgrim board presents report of hajj

    Lagos pilgrim board presents report of hajj

    Lagos State did not record any loss during the 2013 Muslim pilgrimage, Commissioner for Home Affairs and Culture, Oyinlomo Danmole, has stated.

    Danmole spoke with reporters when he received the report of the 2013 Hajj from the chairman of the Lagos State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Dr. Abdulkadir Paramole, at the state Secretariat, Alausa.

    He said, the total number of Lagos pilgrims that went for the 2013 pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia was 3,112.

    All of these, he said, came back home.

    Explaining how the state was able to achieve the feat, Danmole said it was because the state selected its pilgrims carefully.

    “First of all, only Lagos state residents, those who live in Lagos, no matter where you come from, that are entitled to go through us.

    “And we treated them in the best of ways; and we did not allow people who were too young to go.

    “Majority of the people who went, in fact about 80 per cent, were people who have never been to hajj before.”

    Presenting the report, Paramole said it is a comprehensive information on all the activities of the board during the last pilgrimage.

    While disclosing that the board had some challenges in the area of feeding and transportation in the Holy Land, Paramole said there would be improvement this year.