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  • Senator Tinubu seeks unity ahead of 2019

    SENATOR representing Lagos Central Oluremi Tinubu yesterday urged All Progressives Congress (APC) members to unite ahead of the 2019 general elections.

    She spoke at Eti-Osa Ward E, located at Oyinkan Abayomi Drive in Ikoyi area of Lagos, where she participated in the Senatorial and House of Representatives primaries.

    The senator was declared unopposed in the list of aspirants released by the APC National Working Committee and signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Yekini Nabena.

    Mrs. Tinubu, who represented the district two times at the Senate, was being returned for a third term.

    The senator hailed the people of her constituency for returning her unopposed.

    She promised she would not disappoint her supporters and urged them to unite ahead of the 2019 elections.

    “As we embark on the imminent elections, our politics should epitomise patriotic labour and selfless service to the community.

    “Our vote is our right. Hence, we must exercise this right within the ambit of law by refusing to be a party to vote-buying or selling, and ensuring a peaceful election devoid of violence, chaos and upheavals.

    “Together, we must ensure that our democratic process is sustained and that we embrace government efforts to transform our economy and make Nigeria a better place for all,” she said.

    As at 1:09 p.m., when Senator Tinubu arrived, there were no electoral officers on ground for accreditation and to conduct the election by affirmation.

  • Community policing will end security challenges, says Senator Tinubu

    Senator Oluremi Tinubu yesterday reiterated the need for the establishment of community policing to augment the Police’s crime control tactics.

    The senator, who spoke at an interactive session on community policing, organised by the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Agency  (LNSA), said the country was under policed, stressing the need for collaboration with security groups to provide information and reduce the fear of crime in neighbourhoods.

    With the theme: “Community policing and stakeholders, Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC) as pathway,” the seminar was part of activities to commemorate the agency’s two-year anniversary.

    Senator Tinubu said the need to ensure that the average Nigerian felt safe outweighed fears of possible abuse of state police by governors, adding that checks and balances could be emplaced to forestall such occurrences.

    Represented by the Director of Organisation, Lagos Central Senatorial District, Wahab Alawiye-King, Tinubu said the topic was apt in the light of current security challenges across the country and ongoing discussions on state police.

    She said: “Recent occurrences indicate an increase in crime and other social vices such as cultism, kidnapping, armed robbery, oil pipeline vandalism, which have posed security challenges to us as a nation, while sabotaging economic growth and development.

    “The dire state of our security situation has been attributed to increase in unemployment rates, insufficient equipment for the police formations and insufficient police personnel, which have led to ineffective policing and the collapse of our internal security system.

    “Let it be reiterated that Nigeria is grossly under policed. With a population close to 200 million policed by less than 400,000 cops, we have low ration of a policeman to 500 people. This figure also includes the number of policemen attached to government officials, notable and influential personalities.

    “You can imagine how many policemen in actual fact, are devoted to policing the populace. Therefore, crime control tactics must be augmented with community policing in conjunction with various local security groups to provide timely information and reduce the fear of crime in our neighbourhoods.

    “The government needs to restrategise and take giant steps to confront the situation. In doing this, discussions on amendment of the constitution to accommodate the establishment of state police have begun.

    “I must state clearly that the divergent views on the merit or otherwise of state policing are not without their bases. It is my opinion, however, that the need to ensure that the average Nigerian feels safe outweighs the fear of abuse by governors. What we can do to prevent abuse is ensure checks and balances that will ensure that they fulfil their mandate only.”

    Senator Tinubu advised the LNSC to continue to rise to their responsibilities by providing timely reports of commission or intent to commit crime in their localities.

    “You must not compromise the confidence reposed in you by the government and the good people of Lagos. I urge you to be diligent, committed and honest in your assignment,” she said.

    The Chairman, LNSA, Israel Ajao, a retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG), had urged the operatives to do more of intelligence-gathering in their localities so that crimes could be prevented.

    Calling for the establishment of community policing across the country, he said rivalry, friction between the police and such agencies could be avoided if they understood that their roles were complementary.

    LNSC Lagos Division Commander Bashiru Giwa-Bioku said the division recorded 1048 incidents between April last year and June 2018, adding that 63 were resolved domestically and 134 transferred to the police for further action.

    Also at the event were the Executive Secretary, Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSTF), Dr. Abdulrasak Balogun; Executive Director, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), Adetokunbo Mumuni; Ishola Laguda and Area ‘A’ Commander, Danladi Umar, an Assistant Commissioner of Police  (ACP), among others.

  • I ‘ll continue to empower my constituents, says Senator Tinubu

    The senator representing the Lagos Central Senatorial District, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, has reiterated her commitment towards empowering members of her constituency.

    Tinubu, who spoke at the 26th edition of her town hall meeting in Lagos yesterday, noted that there were no jobs and unemployment was at an all -time high. As a result, she said: “There is a lot of anger which is expressed in the rapid upsurge of crime rate, indiscriminate killings and perceived acts of terrorism across the country.

    “This is why I have stayed committed to empowering as many of our constituents as possible, bearing in mind that every job is honourable and there is dignity in labour. We cannot continue to wait for perfect conditions or hand-me-downs. We must start to look inwards to see what we can offer.”

    Tinubu was not happy that whenever there were job opportunities, “we were unable to field candidates to take advantage of them because our youths have failed to meet the pre-requisite requirements”.

    She cited a case where her constituency was requested to nominate three youths for enlistment in the Nigeria Police. According to her, “we were able to find only one nominee who had completed the online application form before the deadline”.

    The Chairman, Senate Committee on Environment, said the time we live in require that we embrace technological advancements because most modern jobs require online application. “I must urge us all to be prepared, stay informed and move with the times. Check for the many opportunities that abound online  as this will prevent waste of similar opportunities.”

    In pursuance of her commitment to ensuring that the youth are gainfully employed, the senator stated that under her Youth Empowerment and Skills Acquisition Scheme (YESAS), “31 youths selected from the 13 local government and local council development areas (LCDAs) that make up the Lagos Central Senatorial District were presented with tricycles and the cash gift of N50,000 each.

    She told the audience that names of 300 youths were forwarded to the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) through the slot given to Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. The beneficiaries, she said, have started acquiring skills, ranging from cosmetology to mobile phone repairs.

    Tinubu also reported that the construction of drainage at Jebara Close, off  Ijora Causeway, which was facilitated by her through the Ministry of Environment had been completed. She said the completion of the project would prevent water accumulation, particularly in the rainy season and promote healthy living of people in that environment.

    The high point of the event was the presentation of 255 GCE forms to LGs and LCDAs chairmen for distribution in their areas and the distribution of power generators and N50,000 cash to each of 19 youths.

    The leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC ), Lagos Central, Prince Tajudeen Olusi, commended the senator for her penchant in lifting the people in her constituency through various empowerment programmes. He implored the beneficiaries not to sell the equipment, but to make use of them to earn a living.

    Lagos APC Chairman, Alhaji Tunde Balogun, said he was not surprised with what Senator Tinubu was doing to alleviate poverty in her constituency because when she was the First Lady of Lagos State, she brought succour to many families that had lost hope through her New Era Foundation.

    Prominent people that attended the meeting were the Lagos monarch, Oba Rilwan Akiolu; Oba of Igbobi-Sabe, Oba Owolabi Adeniyi; Deputy Speaker, Lagos House of Assembly, Hon. Wasiu Esinlokun; former APC Chairman, Chief Henry Ajomale;  Lagos APC Woman Leader, Hon. Jumoke Okoya-Thomas;  APC  Vice Chairman (Lagos Central), Hon. Hakeem Bamgbola; and members of the House of Representatives: Hon. Jide Jimoh and Hon. Ayodeji Joseph.

  • Senator Tinubu lauds ‘Bonga oil spill’ judgment

    Chairman, Senate Committee on the Environment, Senator Oluremi Tinubu,  has lauded the judgment of the Federal High Court upholding the $3.6bn fine levied against Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) in respect of the 2011 Bonga Oil Spill.

    In December 2011, during Shell’s exploratory activities within OML 118, the Company’s vessel at the Bonga Deep Offshore spilled about 40,000 barrels equivalent to six million four hundred thousand (6,400,000) litres of crude oil into the sea.

    Following this, the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) gave a fine of $1.8b as compensation for damages done to the environment and affected communities, and another $1.8b as punitive damages.

    However, Shell instituted an action alleging that the agency’s exercise of its enforcement function was in contravention of the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended).

    ‘‘The decision of the court dismissing the suit and upholding the fine is a victory for our environment and the affected communities. Beyond ensuring the remediation of these areas, it will also serve as deterrent to other players in the oil sector,” Senator Tinubu said.

    She said the judgment would set the trend for punitive measures to International Oil Companies who operate in contravention of the law and evade liability.

    While calling for strengthening of Institutions, the Senator said the on-going amendment to the NOSDRA Act, if eventually passed, would better position the agency to defend the integrity of our environment as it affects the Oil Sector.

  • It’s time for reflection, says Senator Tinubu

    Senator Oluremi Tinubu has congratulated Muslims in Lagos Central Senatorial District, Lagos State and Nigeria as a whole on the successful completion of this year’s Ramadan.

    She prayed that their acts of Ibadah “will be accepted.”

    “Having had the period for reflection, recommitment and to pray for our wellbeing as a people, it is my hope that beyond this period, we will continue to pray for the security, peace and prosperity of our nation,” Senator Tinubu said in a statement.

    She added: “Also important as electioneering season approaches is the need for unity and togetherness. We must also be watchful, refusing to be polarised along ethnic or religious lines, or used to incite violence.

    “Beyond this, we must focus on ensuring the progress of Nigeria and her budding democracy by ensuring that only those who have our collective interests are given the privilege of leadership.”

    She advised voter to take advantage of the Sallah holiday to register for and pick up their Permanent Voter Cards (PVC).

  • Senator Tinubu supports Ugwuanyi’s re-election

    •Inaugurates project in Enugu

    The Chairman, Senate Committee on Environment, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has extolled the leadership virtues of Enugu State Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, describing him as “a good and humble man” who she will wish to see return to office in 2019.

    Tinubu spoke in Enugu when she represented President Muhammadu Buhari to inaugurate the gully erosion control and road improvement work executed by the Federal Government at Awlaw, Orji River Local Government Area.

    She hailed the peaceful atmosphere in the state and the warm hospitality accorded members of the committee.

    Her words: “The people are lucky to have you as governor and I wish to see you re-elected in 2019.”

    Senator Tinubu noted that the project is one of the 18 ecological intervention projects approved by Mr. President for the first quarter of 2017, stressing that the intervention has brought relief to the people.

    Ugwuanyi thanked President Muhammadu Buhari “for approving this important project”, saying “it has not only brought succour to our people, but will reduce the threat posed by gully erosion and other ecological issues”.

    The governor thanked Senator Tinubu and the committee for contributing to the success of the project.

    He reiterated his administration’s commitment to continue to “support and partner the Federal Government and donor agencies to combat gully erosion and other ecological threats in Enugu State.

  • Senator Tinubu empowers constituents with 31 tricycles, cash

    SENATOR Oluremi Tinubu (Lagos CentralDistrict) has given 31 of her constituents tricycles under her Youth Empowerment and Skills Acquisition Scheme (YESAS) programme.

    The recipients also received N50, 000 each for registration and other formalities.

    YESAS is part of the Federal Government’s special intervention programme to assist senators in empowering their constituents to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

    Senator Tinubu,  represented by the Lagos Central Senatorial Leader, Prince Tajudeen Olusi, said: “This gesture is in furtherance of the All Progressives Congress-led Federal Government programme in the area of job creation and youth empowerment.

    She urged well-meaning people to contribute towards the uplift of others.

    The senator noted that among the flagship programmes of the government in the area of youth empowerment were ‘N Power’ and ‘Market Moni’.”

    She said she had been providing empowerment and skills acquisition programmes for youths in her constituency since she became a  senator in 2011.

    “Efforts like this are widely reported in the quarterly town hall meetings usually held at the various local governments within my senatorial district,” the lawmaker said.

    According to her, the gesture is also a way to transform the lives of the young people, noting that empowerment materials like sewing machines and generators will soon be distributed under the programme.

    Senator Tinubu said: “The programme is aimed at empowering the beneficiaries to start their entrepreneurial journey and enhance their independence. Empowering them will yield further benefits for society when they grow their businesses, employ others and take adequate care of their dependents.”

  • Emulate Christ’s life of sacrifice- Senator Tinubu

    Senator Oluremi Tinubu has  charged Nigerians to emulate Jesus christ’s life of sacrifice.

    In her Easter message, the senator representing the Lagos Central Senatorial District, Lagos State, said, “Christ lived a life of service, going around teaching, healing and doing good. Also, the suffering and death of Jesus, for the redemption of mankind, a race of people who vilified him, is the most notable act of service and sacrifice known to mankind.”

    She called on “those who mean well for the greater good of our country to aspire to public service. Likewise, we must ensure even as another electioneering season approaches that we only support those whose mandates reflect the greater good of us all.”

  • Senator Tinubu seeks better life for women

    Senator Oluremi Tinubu yesterday said government must review its policies to ensure more opportunities and choices of advancement for  Nigerian women.

    She spoke at the 25th town hall meeting of   the Lagos Central Senatorial District where the constituents endorsed her for another term.

    Tinubu  said the Nigerian women are being   marginalised.

    In her remarks entitled, “Gender Equity and the Right to Economic Freedom”, the senator said: “we must eliminate all gender discrimination clauses in existing legislations.”

    She explained that it was in view of the lopsided opportunities for women that  she sponsored a bill seeking improved opportunities for them.

    She urged women to speak up and dialogue.

    She said: “The inability of women to access loans and credit facilities is widespread. In spite of data showing women to be better managers and entrepreneurs, the deterrence on women seeking to own land and property is obvious in the constitution.

    “Women are prone to trafficking, sexual exploitation and gender based violence. There is the inaccessibility of education for women, owing to gender stereotype. And where they are educated, they don’t have equal opportunity due to discrimination.

    “This is why I am particularly saddened by the statement attributed to some of the girls who escaped the Boko Haram attack, who have given up on education and have stated that they will not be going back to school.

    “If we must canvass for accessibility and affordable education for the girl-child, we must ensure that these places of learning are safe and secured.

    “As your representative, I remain resolute and committed to the cause of women, gender equity and opportunity for our people in the district and Nigeria as a whole.”

    Tinubu is sponsoring  no fewer than 130 widows to undergo the Widows Economic Empowerment Scheme (WEES),with a view to enhancing their livelihood.

    Each of them will receive N50,000 to bolster her existing trade or start a petty trade. Besides, grinding machines will be made available to them .

    The  grinding machines are  funded by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goal, Hon. Adejoke Orelope- Adefulire.

    The leader of the APC Lagos Central Senatorial District Alhaji Tajudeen Olusi said Senator Tinubu had done well, adding that the people have passed a vote of confidence on her to seek re-election.

    He told Tinubu:“You have not disappointed us since you started representing us at the Senate. We are not surprised because of your pedigree. Therefore, you have to remain at the Senate to continue to fight for our rights and particularly the rights of women.”

    Chairman Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC), Otunba Henry Ajomale asked  women to unite to fight for their rights.

    He urged the women to emulate Senator Tinubu.

    “She is a consistent fighter for the rights of the under privileged. I am calling on the women to unite and support themselves for the contest for elective position,” he said.

    “Women cannot just sit down and expect that they can get to positions or power without coming out to fight for it.”

  • APC Lagos Central endorses Ambode, Senator Tinubu for another term

    Leadership of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos Central Senatorial District yesterday endorsed Governor Akinwunmi Ambode and Senator Oluremi Tinubu for another term.

    The endorsements came at the end of the Leadership Assembly organised by the district at Eko Hotels and Suites on Victoria Island.

    After the resolution of the conference was read by Mr Abiodun Osunmo and necessary corrections were made, the floor was declared open by the district leader, Prince Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi, for endorsement motions.

    House of Assembly’s Deputy Speaker Wasiu Sanni Eshilokun moved a motion for the endorsement of Ambode for a second term.

    The motion was seconded by Princess Obiageli Onu.

    Olusi put the motion to voice voting and the hall erupted in unanimous AYES! in support of the motion.

    Former Deputy Speaker Adetoun Adeniran also moved another motion for the endorsement of Senator Tinubu to get another term.

    She was seconded by a lawmaker representing Eti-Osa in the House of Assembly, Gbolahan Yishawu.

    Again, Olusi put it to voice voting and the AYES! backed the motion.

    He announced Ambode’s and Senator Tinubu’s endorsement on behalf of the district.

    Akeem Sulaimon, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Communities and Communication, as well as Mrs Omolola Essien, the Chairman of Conference of 57 Local Governments and Local Council Development Areas, thanked the gathering for endorsing the duo.

    Sulaimon, who stood in for the governor, promised more developmental projects for Lagosians.

    Mrs Adeniran said Senator Tinubu is poised to deliver more dividends of democracy to her constituents.

    In a communique read at the end of the assembly, the participants urged political office holders in APC to be active, supportive of the growth of the party and connect with the people.

    The conference noted that the current leadership in the state is a pride of the APC with its rugged pursuit and execution of people-oriented programmes as enshrined in the party’s manifesto.

    According to them, elected officers on the platform of APC have performed well at Federal, state and local government levels.

    The conference hailed the 13 local government areas and LCDAs in Lagos Central Senatorial District for the onerous delivery of the dividends of democracy at the grassroots level.

    The district praised Senator Tinubu for not only ensuring a robust and qualitative representation at the Federal level but also for also giving quarterly reports to the constituents, thereby cementing democratic representation.

    The conference recognised Ambode’s sterling performance and his responsiveness to the yearnings of Lagos residents.