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  • LG boss distributes 200 free GCE forms to indigent students

    LG boss distributes 200 free GCE forms to indigent students

    The Executive Chairman, Epe Local Government Council Area of Lagos State, Princess Surah Olayemi Animashaun, has distributed General Certificate of Education (GCE) forms free to 200 indigent students in the council area.

    While distributing the forms at the council secretariat in Ita-Marun, Epe Animashaun said the gesture was aimed at boosting and sustaining education in the council area by raising resourceful youths.

    She said her administration was committed to the development and empowerment of the youths in the area, as well as to enable them to take part in the forthcoming 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for private candidates.

    Animashaun noted that the gesture aimed to relieve parents of burdens and to support students’ educational pursuits, urging the beneficiaries to be resilient, positive, and optimistic, using her life as a testament to achieving success through determination.

    “This gesture is about building the future of Epe. By investing in our youth, we are nurturing greatness and raising champions who will stand tall among their peers across Nigeria and beyond.

    “I wish to implore the beneficiaries of this great gesture to be more focused on their academics and not to play with their future,” she stated.

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    Animashaun emphasised that education remains the most powerful tool for transforming lives and communities, noting that the free GCE forms are more than just financial relief for parents, but represent hope, opportunity and a pathway to success for students who are determined to excel despite economic challenges.

    The council boss urged the students to stay focused on their education, shun violence, embrace patriotism, and strive for excellence.

    “My advice to them is to get educated and not just certification, not just passing, but they should imbibe it in their lifestyle,” she said.

    Beneficiaries and parents expressed heartfelt gratitude, describing the intervention as a life-changing opportunity that eases the burden of examination costs while inspiring confidence in the local government’s commitment to inclusive growth.

    Observers say the move reaffirms Princess Animashaun’s reputation as a people-focused leader who matches words with action. Under her administration, Epe has continued to record significant strides in education, empowerment, and community development.

  • Telecom masts, others in Epe council not sold, says chairperson

    Telecom masts, others in Epe council not sold, says chairperson

    The Chairman, Epe Local Government, Princess Surah Olayemi Animashaun, has said allegations of illegal sale of government property including disused telecom masts and generators within the council premises are figments of the imagination of her detractors.

    In an interview in Lagos, she said the disused items were constituting nuisance and environmental hazards, adding that they were removed to prevent any health challenges to the staff of the council.

    She said: “The allegations surrounding the sale of government properties, including telecommunications masts and generators, are entirely false. These items had deteriorated over time and become hazardous within the council premises. After obtaining the necessary approvals from the relevant ministry, they were safely removed to prevent further risks to staff members.

    “Regarding the alleged involvement of an “Aboki” or “Mallam” in the removal process, the individual in question merely assisted in clearing debris from the council premises at the request of the Supervisor for Environment. No financial transactions or negotiations took place regarding the sale of any government property. The misunderstanding arose from a lack of clear communication by those involved.”

    Princess Animashaun said other allegations of financial mismanagement, certificate forgery, and plagiarism are figments of the imaginations of the people bent on dragging her reputation in the mud, adding that they are largely motivated politics.

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    Responding to financial mismanagement allegations, she said: “My administration has consistently provided stewardship reports to the public, ensuring transparency in the management of public funds. Additionally, financial monitoring agencies responsible for overseeing public allocations have never raised any concerns about our financial dealings. If there were any mismanagement, the appropriate authorities would have taken action against me. I urge the public to seek verification from the relevant institutions regarding the proper management of funds under my leadership.”

    The council chairperson also dismissed allegations of certificate forgery as false. According to her, “The screening authorities responsible for verifying the credentials of elected officials thoroughly examined my certificates before I assumed office. If there had been any discrepancies, I would not have been cleared to contest in the first place. I encourage the public to verify my credentials through the appropriate screening bodies for clarity.”

    She said she was also accused of plagiarising former Lagos State Governor, Mr Babatunde Fashola SAN. She said the quote is a globally recognised quote that can be used by anyone to illustrate a point. “The claim of plagiarism is, therefore, baseless and untrue,” she said, adding that her commitment to serve her people remained unshaken.

    “As the first female chairman in the history of Epe Division, I have worked tirelessly for the progress of our community.

    “However, like Oliver Twist, I am committed to doing even more because I am a government of the people, by the people, and for the people.

    “It is evident that these baseless accusations are politically motivated, aimed at discrediting my administration and jeopardising my bid for a second term. However, leadership is ordained by God, not by human schemes. Attempts to tarnish my reputation for political gain will not succeed,” she said.