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  • Be good examples to younger generations, Anyaoku, Sanwo-Olu tell Nigerian leaders

    Be good examples to younger generations, Anyaoku, Sanwo-Olu tell Nigerian leaders

    A former Secretary General of the Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku; Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu; and the Executive Secretary of Hallmark of Labour Foundation, Patricia Otuedon-Arawore, have implored Nigerian leaders to be good examples to the young generation.

    They also advised the leaders to demonstrate good leadership traits worthy of emulation among the youths.

    The trio spoke at the weekend during the Hallmarks of Labour Foundation’s 27th anniversary and Role Model awards which took place at Lagos Oriental Hotel on Victoria Island in Lagos.

    Dignitaries at the event included Governor Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by Information and Strategy Commissioner Gbenga Omotoso; the Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Moji Adeyeye; The Nation Editorial Board Chairman Sam Omatseye; and the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Is-haq Oloyede.

    Others included a former Secretary of Petroleum Mineral Resources and President of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), Izoma Philip Asiodu; human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN); President of the Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS), Prof. Ekanem Braide; eminent professor of law, Prof. Itse Sagay (SAN); a former Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Prof. Sulaiman Bogoro; and the Chairman of Channels Media Group, Dr. John Momoh.

    Anyaoku said good values are essential for the nation’s cohesion but have been in short supply in the country.

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    He said: “In the Nigerian society of today where ethical values have generally disappeared, the significance of recognising and honouring individuals whose character and achievements are worth emulating by our young people cannot be overstated.”

    “In my young days, we were taught that success both in academics and every other undertaking came only from hard work; that integrity and character was the most important personal possession, as was succinctly expressed by the American evangelist, Billy Graham, who said when wealth is lost, nothing is lost; when health is lost, something is lost; but when character is lost, everything is lost.”

    Sanwo-Olu noted that Nigeria has world-class citizens who the upcoming generations can emulate.

    “From what has happened tonight, you can see that Nigeria is full of stars. Nigeria is full of world-class citizens, Nigeria is full of people that we can emulate. Nigeria is full of people that you can look at and say indeed the country has a push-up, the country is progressing,” he said.

    Otuedon-Arawore urged Nigerians to join hands in building a nation of their dreams.

    She described the awardees as great Nigerians who have demonstrated a reservoir of noble men and women, hard work, and integrity, as well as made a positive impact in society.

    The awardees are: the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, Prof. Adesola Ogunniyi, Prof. Ruqayyatu Ahmed Rufai, Louis Nnamdi Mbanefo, Emeritus Prof. Akinjide Osuntokun, Prof. Jibrila Dahiru Amin, a former Foreign Affairs Minister Geoffrey Onyema.

    Other are: Prof. Christian Happi, Prof. Baba Yusuf Abubakar, a former Foreign Affairs Minister Odein Ajumogobia (SAN), Bashorun Jaiye Kofolaran Randle, and Lumen Christi International High School, Uromi, Edo State.

  • Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, five ministers to attend transportation roundtable in Lagos

    Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, five ministers to attend transportation roundtable in Lagos

    President Bola Tinubu, the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu (host), and five ministers, among them the Minister of Transportation Sen. Saidu Alkali, will grace the maiden edition of the Global Transport Policy Roundtable, taking place on April 24, 2024, at the Marriot Hotel, Ikeja GRA, Lagos.

    Also expected at the talk-show, are the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo; Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola; Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment,  Doris Uzoka-Anite; and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar.

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    Disclosing this at the pre-event press conference at the BON Hotel and Residence, GRA, Ikeja, yesterday, the Chairman/Chief Consultant Global Transport Policy (GTP), Dr Oluwasegun Musa, said the conference would afford industry players, technocrats, academia and policy formulators to come up with how to drive the transportation industry forward.

    Musa, said: “The keynote at the event with the theme: Transport Infrastructure and Strategic Policy Intervention: Building Blocks for Economic Growth, would be delivered by Dr. Alban Igwe, a seasoned global transport specialist, with over 35 years expertise in transportation, while the first panel session will have critical agencies like the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC), Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) dissect the topic: Transport Infrastructure and Regional Integration: Assessing the potential of transport infrastructure development for national integration.

  • Lagos resuscitates annual ministerial briefing to unveil Sanwo-Olu’s achievements, projects

    Lagos resuscitates annual ministerial briefing to unveil Sanwo-Olu’s achievements, projects

    The annual ministerial press briefing of the Lagos state government will resume on April 23, three years after it was suspended. 

    The annual briefing is a month-long programme where each ministry, department and agency in the state brief the media on its achievements in the last year, as well as plans for the coming years. 

    Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso said the government decided to resuscitate the annual event so as to intimate Lagosians on some projects Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu had done since he returned for a second term in office. 

    He added that this year’s briefing, which will hold between April 23 and May 28, will prelude the one-year anniversary of Governor Sanwo-olu’s second term in office. 

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    He said: “At the ministerial briefing, we would inform Lagosians on what we had done in the last one year and other projects we are working on, such as the Lekki Airport, the fourth mainland bridge among other iconic projects. 

    “Each ministry will tell Lagosians what they have done and what to expect from them in another year.”

    Omotoso expressed confidence on the readiness and ability of the commissioners and head of agencies to deliver at the briefing.

  • Institute hails Sanwo-Olu

    Institute hails Sanwo-Olu

    Institute of Management Consultants of Nigeria (IMCON) has hailed Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for easing the stress commuters face with the operations of Blue rail mass transit.

    A statement by IMCON President Prof. Aremu Olanrewaju said with the successful commencement of operation on the designated routes, there had been reduction in the frustration hitherto experienced by Lagosians.

    “The buses and boats/ferries conveying passengers to and from their destinations without unnecessary delays and traffic jam have also ease transport problems in the state.”

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    Olanrewaju lauded Sanwo-Olu for the achievements his administration had made in public transportation, which included roads and waterways. 

    He urged the state government to partner Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (NITT), Zaria and leverage its reliable and robust findings, which could enhance transportation management.

    “IMCON hopes that the contractor handling the project, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), will continue to do a thorough job in the other phases of the project, as it is only by so doing that the lofty dream of the state in completely easing transportation problem in Lagos can become a reality,” Olanrewaju added.

  • Sanwo-Olu: refrain from speaking ill of Nigeria

    Sanwo-Olu: refrain from speaking ill of Nigeria

    Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has advised Nigerians not to speak ill of the country and its leaders.

    Speaking through Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat at 2024 Eid Mubarak Celebration: “Allah will not change the way of the people until they change what is in their heart”, organised by the First Family, at the Lagos House, Ikeja, the governor said Nigerians should change their thoughts and be positive about the country.

    He noted  God would not change anything for any society until the people change what was in their mind.

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    He said they should pray for the leadership, the country and wish it well, adding “it is when citizens stop cursing and saying bad things about the country that God will change our story for the better.”

    Mrs. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu urged Nigerians to emerge from Ramadan as individuals who have undergone personal growth, and change agents in their communities.

    She said they should commit to a society built on justice, equality and compassion.

    In his lecture: “Allah will not change the way of a people until they change what is in their heart”, guest lecturer and Khadi of Sharia Court of Appeal in Kwara State, Justice Abdulrraheem Sayi, said people’s predicament was dependent on previous situation they created, adding the situation today was not vested by Allah, but people’s creation.

  • Sanwo-Olu: we will ensure APC remains party of choice

    Sanwo-Olu: we will ensure APC remains party of choice

    Ahead of November 16 governorship election in Ondo State, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Southwest will continue to work with stakeholders to ensure APC remains the party of choice.

    Governor Sanwo-Olu, the APC Southwest zonal coordinator, said members of the National Working Committee and Zonal Working Committee would intervene in issues and engage with critical stakeholders to ensure they enjoyed the dividends of democracy.

    He spoke yesterday after a meeting with national and zonal executive members from the Southwest, at the Lagos House in Marina.

    National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje inaugurated and presented letters to six governors at the party headquarters in Abuja on March 26, to coordinate party activities and reconcile aggrieved members in each zone.

    The zonal coordinators are Governors Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Southwest), Hope Uzodimma (Southeast), Bassey Otu (South-South), AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (North-Central), Mai Mala Buni (North-East) and Uba Sani (North-West).

    Sanwo-Olu pledged to live up to the responsibility by working with the team to reposition and strengthen the party in the Southwest.

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    The governor, who was handed a congratulatory letter on his appointment as zonal coordinator for APC Southwest, said the inaugural meeting was to deliberate and come up with far-reaching decisions that would put the party on its feet and on a right pedestal.

    He said: “We are engaging in all the issues that we have in all our states and trying to bring all of us together. We are beginning to look at areas where we can intervene as a zone, especially with critical stakeholders.”

    We have identified students, youths and people living with disabilities. We all have things we can do differently.

    “We all have things from the Southwest that we can continue to push into our national conversation to ensure stakeholders in the region are focused, and that people feel the real dividends of democracy. And to generally put APC as the biggest party in Africa, the biggest party in the country, and to continue to remain the biggest party in the Southwest.

    “We have identified the places we need to work, and the work is continuous. We are working in Oyo State. We will continue to work in Osun State. We will continue to work in Ondo State. Ondo State has a unique issue because we have an election coming that affects all parties.

    “Some candidates have been thrown out; there are people who have aspired to be aspirants and will turn out to be candidates after the primaries. We are all brothers and sisters; we will resolve our issues in-house, and I want to assure you that APC will continue to remain the party of choice in Ondo State.”

    The zonal officers, who cast a vote of confidence in Sanwo-Olu as the coordinator, said his appointment is well deserved.

    They also pledged their support and loyalty to the governor as he leads the Southwest zone to strengthen and reposition it for future.

    National Vice Chairman (Southwest) Isaacs Kekemeke, who read a communique after the meeting, said they have decided to ensure harmonisation and reconciliation in all states of the Southwest, particularly in Oyo, Osun and Ondo states, where the party will participate in a governorship election later this year.

    According to him, they also resolved to prioritise empowerment and engagement with students, youths, women and persons with disabilities, among other initiatives.

    The communique said: “After discussing the challenges facing the party in the Southwest, the meeting resolved to immediately set up a zonal office in Ibadan, and a liaison and operational office in Lagos since the zonal coordinator is the Governor of Lagos.

    “The meeting also resolved, as part of engagement with the leadership, formal and informal, of the party, to convene a Southwest Assembly in June. The meeting also resolved that, under the leadership of Governor Sanwo-Olu, this forum will continue to engage with relevant stakeholders, to ensure their empowerment and productive engagement by the government of the federation and various governments in the Southwest.”

    Also at the meeting were National Secretary, Senator Bashir Ajibola; National Youth Leader, Dayo Israel; Deputy National Auditor, Femi Egbedeyi; National Ex-Officio Member (Southwest), Olubunmi Oriniowo; Zonal Secretary, Vincent Bewaji; Zonal Organising Secretary, Dr. Lateef Ibirogba; Zonal Publicity Secretary, Chief Ayo Afolabi; Zonal Woman Leader, Yetunde Adesanya; Zonal Leader of People Living with Disability, Comrade Moshood Erubami and APC chairmen in Southwest states – Cornelius Ojelabi (Lagos), Chief Yemi Sanusi (Ogun), Chief Isaac Omodewu (Oyo), Sooko Tajudeen Lawal (Osun), Ade Adetimehin (Ondo), an engineer and Sola Elesin (Ekiti).

  • Sanwo-Olu: we’ll ensure APC remains party of choice

    Sanwo-Olu: we’ll ensure APC remains party of choice

    …Southwest APC leaders back governor as zonal co-ordinator

    Ahead of the November 16 governorship election in Ondo State, Lagos state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the southwest will continue to work with stakeholders to ensure APC remains the party of choice.

    Governor Sanwo-Olu, who is the APC southwest zonal coordinator, said members of the National Working Committee and Zonal Working Committee will intervene on issues and engage with critical stakeholders to ensure they enjoy the dividends of democracy.

    He spoke after a meeting with national and zonal executive members from the Southwest at the Lagos House in Marina.

    The national chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, inaugurated and presented letters to six governors at the party headquarters in Abuja on March 26, to co-ordinate party activities and reconcile aggrieved members in each zone.

    The zonal coordinators are Governors Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Southwest), Hope Uzodimma (Southeast), Bassey Otu (South-South), AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (North-Central), Mai Mala Buni (North-East), and Uba Sani (North-West).

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    Sanwo-Olu pledged to live up to the responsibility by working with the team to reposition and strengthen the party in the Southwest.

    The governor, who was handed a congratulatory letter on his appointment as zonal coordinator for APC southwest, said the inaugural meeting was to deliberate and come up with far-reaching decisions that would put the party on its feet and the right pedestal.

    He said: “We are engaging in all the issues that we have in all our states and trying to bring all of us together. We are beginning to look at areas where we can intervene as a zone, especially with critical stakeholders. We have identified students, youths, and people living with disabilities. We all have things we can do differently.

    “We all have things from the Southwest that we can continue to push into our national conversation to ensure that stakeholders in the region are focused, and that people feel the real dividends of democracy. And to generally put APC as the biggest party in Africa, the biggest party in the country, and to continue to remain the biggest party in the Southwest.

    “We have identified the places we need to work, and the work is continuous. We are working in Oyo State. We will continue to work in Osun State. We will continue to work in Ondo State. Ondo State has a unique issue because we have an election coming that affects all parties.

    “Some candidates have been thrown out; there are people who have aspired to be aspirants and will turn out to be candidates after the primary elections. We are all brothers and sisters; we will resolve all our issues in-house, and I want to assure you that APC will continue to remain the party of choice in Ondo State.” 

    The zonal officers, who cast a vote of confidence in Sanwo-Olu as the coordinator, said his appointment is well deserved.

    They also pledged their support and loyalty to the governor as he leads the Southwest zone to strengthen and reposition it for the future. 

    National Vice Chairman (Southwest) Isaacs Kekemeke, who read a communiqué after the meeting, said they have decided to ensure harmonisation and reconciliation in all states of the Southwest, particularly in Oyo, Osun, and Ondo states, where the party will participate in a governorship election later this year.

    According to him, they also resolved to prioritise empowerment and engagement with students, youths, women, and persons with disabilities, among other initiatives.

    The communiqué reads: “After discussing the challenges facing the party in the Southwest, the meeting resolved to immediately set up a zonal office in Ibadan, and a liaison and operational office in Lagos since the zonal coordinator is the Governor of Lagos.

    “The meeting also resolved, as part of engagement with the leadership, formal and informal, of the party, to convene a Southwest Assembly in June. The meeting also resolved that, under the leadership of Governor Sanwo-Olu, this forum will continue to engage with relevant stakeholders, to ensure their empowerment and productive engagement by the government of the federation and various governments in the southwest.” 

    Also at the meeting were National Secretary, Senator Bashir Ajibola; National Youth Leader, Dayo Israel; Deputy National Auditor, Femi Egbedeyi; National Ex-Officio Member (Southwest), Olubunmi Oriniowo; Zonal Secretary, Vincent Bewaji; Zonal Organising Secretary, Dr. Lateef Ibirogba; Zonal Publicity Secretary, Chief Ayo Afolabi; Zonal Woman Leader, Yetunde Adesanya; Zonal Leader of People Living with Disability, Comrade Moshood Erubami and APC Chairmen in Southwest states – Cornelius Ojelabi (Lagos), Chief Yemi Sanusi (Ogun), Chief Isaac Omodewu (Oyo), Sooko Tajudeen Lawal (Osun), Engr. Ade Adetimehin (Ondo) and Sola Elesin (Ekiti).

  • Lagos market fire: more buildings to go down, says Sanwo-Olu

    Lagos market fire: more buildings to go down, says Sanwo-Olu

    More buildings will be demolished to allow for proper cleanup of the Dosumu market, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said on Thursday, April 11.

    He spoke when he visited the scene with some members of the State Executive Council.

    The governor had earlier ordered a stop of commercial activities in all markets in Lagos Central.

    Sanwo-Olu, who described the disaster as ‘preventable’, blamed it on carelessness.

    He said: “This is very unfortunate. This fire started on Tuesday and first responders were activated. We thought it was something we could control in the first couple of hours but, unfortunately, our people have been very reckless, and they denied the first responders access. So even 48 hours after, is still an active disaster site.

    “About 14 buildings have been affected but more might still go down after the extensive fit-for-purpose test that will be conducted soon.

    “What I have seen here could have been prevented. We don’t have a full report yet, so I don’t want to speculate, but the initial report said the fire resulted from gross carelessness and people not understanding what it means to keep the environment safe, but we will conduct a proper extensive audit into what led to this.

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    “We also notice that a lot of residential apartments have been converted into warehouses with inflammable materials kept in them. This is totally unacceptable, we will not allow a few people, who will not comply with our laws, to put the lives of others in danger. I announced yesterday that the market all around will be closed until we are able to do full assessments and proper cleanup of this area. And without any doubt, some other buildings will go down.

    “So, this is a call to others outside that the government will not shy away from its responsibility, we will come really hard on structures and property that will not conform to our rules and bring them down. And I will shut this place for as long as it takes, there will be zero tolerance all around here.”

  • Lagos State will demolish buildings that fail integrity test, Gov. Sanwo-Olu reassures

    Lagos State will demolish buildings that fail integrity test, Gov. Sanwo-Olu reassures

    Lagos State Government on Thursday reiterated its resolve to demolish buildings that fail its integrity test.

    Gov. Babjide Sanwo-Olu reassured of the step as 14 buildings in close proximity to the two that went up in flames at Dosunmu Market on the Lagos Island on Tuesday caved in to the fire.

    “A lot of residential apartments have been turned to warehouses. I am saying without any iota of doubt that more buildings will go down.

    “I just finished the assessment of a very unfortunate, but preventable disaster.

    “Access was denied to the first responder to the fire for a couple of hours. This fire started more than 48 hours ago and is still alive.

    “At the last count we have about 14 houses that have been affected and more may go down after the extensive test.

    “What I have seen here is what could have been prevented; we do not have a full report yet, so I do not want it to speculate.

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    “From the initial report, it was gross carelessness,’’ he said at the site of the fire.

    Sanwo-Olu added that the Dosunmu Market would be closed indefinitely, but that government would assist those to be affected.

    “We will bring down any property that does not conform to our rules and regulations of construction.

    “We cannot allow anyone to put the lives and property of others and the environment at risk.

    “We will support those affected by the fire so they can get back on their feet, however.

    “There are more progressive things we ought to be doing than to be spending scarce resources on avoidable accidents,’’ the governor lamented.

    (NAN)

  • Sanwo-Olu’s price subsidy gets kudos

    Sanwo-Olu’s price subsidy gets kudos

    Non-governmental organisation, Kehinde Oshilaja Foundation, catering for people living with disabilities, has hailed Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for cutting prices of food  through “Ounje Eko” discounted markets.

    The foundation spoke yesterday at the annual presentation of Zakat and food items to members, in Ebute-Meta, Lagos.

    Coordinator, Kehinde Oshilaja, thanked the government for the initiative, which he described as commendable.

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    He said: “I appreciate Sanwo-Olu for subsidising food items in Lagos State and opening consumer shops in 20 local governments and 37 local council development areas. This is a laudable feat. Posterity will remember Sanwo-Olu as a great administrator.”

    Oshilaja noted similar steps were taken during the late Governor  Lateef Jakande administration, which also assisted the people in cushioning effects of inflation in Lagos State.

    The foundation appealed to the Federal Government to see to the plight of people living with disabilities as well as the elderly.

    It advised the government to fashion out ways of reaching them.

    The foundation thanked the financiers of this year’s Zakat and presentation of food items to members. They include Hon. Tunji Bello, Alhaji Rahim Sanni, Alhaji Toyin Usman, Hon. Sheu Isola, among others.