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  • Eid-el-fitri: Senator Tinubu urges Nigerians to shun disunity

    Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the member representing Lagos Central Senatorial District at the national assembly, has enjoined Muslim faithful and Nigerians in general to shun all attempts to cause disunity in the land.

    In a message to her constituents on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitri (end of Ramadan festival) entitled “One Nigeria”, the Senator said Nigerians need one another and the variety of our contributions.”The beauty of the Nigerian nation is the cumulative of its fragments,” she said.

    “I congratulate all Muslim faithful in the Lagos Central Senatorial District and Nigeria on the successful completion of this year’s Ramadan and the celebration of Eid-el-Fitri. So much effort has gone towards gaining God’s forgiveness and receiving His blessings, thus a celebration is imperative.

    “By fasting, we become more sympathetic to those who are less fortunate. Breaking fast together and offering Taraweeh bring us closer to family and community.

    “This is also a celebration of the oneness that Nigeria has enjoyed over the years and a time to appreciate the beauty of Nigeria’s multi-ethnicity. Thus, I must enjoin us all to shun all attempts to cause disunity among us. We all need one another and the variety of our contributions; the beauty of the Nigerian nation is the cumulative of its fragments.

    “I enjoin us to live peacefully in this season and subsequently, give a helping hand to those around us. In the words of Prophet Mohammed (SAW), do not consider any kindness insignificant, even meeting your brother with a cheerful face (every act of kindness is sadqa). Thus, I wish the good people of Lagos Central Senatorial District and all Nigerians the peace of Allah and the joy of Eid-el-Fitri,” the senator said..

  • APC leaders pass vote of confidence in Senator Tinubu

    APC leaders pass vote of confidence in Senator Tinubu

    ALL Progressives Congress (APC) chieftains have passed a vote of confidence in  Senator Oluremi Tinubu representing Lagos Central for effective representation.

    The party leader also endorsed her for another term.

    The leaders, who spoke yesterday at the Senatorial Town Hall Meeting in Lagos, said they were excited by her contributions at the Senate and her empowerment programmes that have impacted positively on her constituents.

    The APC Senatorial Leader, Prince Tajudeen Olusi, described her as the best senator we have ever had in Lagos Central.

    “She comes home regularly to brief us about the activities of the Senate. She spends her money to empower people. She has touched many lives. I don’t know of any senator that is doing what Mrs Tinubu is doing for us in Lagos Central,” he said.

    The state party chairman, Prince Henry Ajomale, said:”Senator Tinubu is unique in her style of representation. She has endeared herself to her constituents and the party leadership.”

    To former Lagos State Deputy Governor Femi Pedro,”what Mrs. Tinubu has done so far is extra ordinarily effective; she’s a unique senator, the first ever being produced in Lagos Central District”.

    Pedro described her as a passionate mother who loves people around her; a unique senator, the first ever produced in Lagos central district.

    Former Minister of State Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, who had represented the senatorial district, said he was excited that Mrs. Tinubu was hosting 22nd edition of her senatorial town hall meeting.

    He said doing a town hall like the one held yesterday was not easy.

    “What I admired her for is her motion on special status for Lagos. You have done well. I doff my heart for you,” Obanikoro said.

    Presenting her quarterly activities, Mrs. Tinubu said she procured 255 General Certificate in Education (GCE) forms to be distributed to the constituents aspiring to sit for the examination.

    She said the gesture was in furtherance of her commitment in making education accessible to everyone regardless of background and social status.

    Her words: “The 255 forms will be distributed to constituents aspiring to sit for the upcoming General Certificate in Education (GCE) Examinations. This is to enable them enrol for additional subjects required to further their education.”

    The senator reported that work had been completed on 18 of the 21 toilet facilities with motorised boreholes in 21 primary and secondary schools within Lagos Central that was facilitated by her.

    She noted: “At the last town hall meeting, it was reported that work on the zonal intervention projects for 2016, which I forwarded to the Federal Ministry of Education to provide toilet facilities with motorised boreholes in 21 primary and secondary schools within our senatorial district at a total cost of N213 million would commence as soon as the contracts were approved

    “I am glad to inform you all that the contracts have been approved and work completed in 18 of the 21 beneficiary schools; the toilet facilities have been commissioned.”

    The senator informed her constituents that the senatorial district would receive 25 tricycles from the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development for youth empowerment. She added that 52 sewing machines, 54 tricycles and 60 2.5 KVA generating sets applied for would be delivered, in furtherance of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) projects. The mode of picking the beneficiaries, she said, would be communicated through the senatorial zone’srespective leaders.

    She added that the Office of Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals made 200 forms available for digital training of the youths. The forms, according to her, were distributed while the training exercise took place at five local governments on May 12, 2017.

    The senator stated further: “Under our Youth Empowerment and Skills Acquisition Scheme (YESAS), five youth were nominated by our senatorial youth leader, Prince Ahmed Olanrewaju Mohammed, from the local governments that make up the senatorial district to attend the African Youth Initiative on crime prevention summit which took place in Lagos at the Nigeria Institute of International Affairs, Victoria Island on Thursday, May 25, 2017.”

    Mrs. Tinubu advised her constituents “to chart new courses, build new bridges, overcome barriers, beat the odds, break stereotypes and create history. Do not treat any opportunity as being demeaning or beneath you. Only then will you truly be able to say that you maximised your opportunities”.

    Ajomale hailed Mrs. Tinubu for her empowerment programmes that have impacted positively on many lives. He said if other lawmakers can emulate her, there would be less poverty in the society.

    According to him, Mrs. Tinubu has always said she should not be compared with other senators.

    “But everyone can attest to her performance in the Senate and how she has been carrying the people of her constituency along. It can, therefore, be concluded that this herculean task can only be performed by an iron lady of her status,” Ajomale said.

    The APC leader said it was not surprising that the senator has distinguished herself through accountability and touching peoples life because she represent the most disciplined senatorial district in Lagos State.

    Other dignitaries present on the occasion include Senator Munir Muse, Hon Hakeem Bamgbala, Lagos State Commissioner for Local Government Musiliu Folami; one time Commissioner of Finance, Hon. Wale Edun; Hon. Alawiye King; Chairman, Apapa Local Government,  Hon. Ayodeji Joseph; Otunba Tayo Oyetunde, Alhaja Latifat Gbajabiamila, Hon. Oyinlomo Danmole, Hon. Mutiu Are, Hon. Luqman Ajose, Hon. Toun Adeniran, Oba of Lagos Oba Rilwan Akiolu represented by Chief Ismail Oladeinde, Oba Owolabi Adeniyi of Igbobi-Sabe and Pa G.O. Adenekan.

  • Senator Tinubu to meet constituents June 20

    Senator Tinubu to meet constituents June 20

    The 22nd Town Hall meeting of Lagos Central Senatorial District will hold on Tuesday, June 20 at Lagos City Hall.

    The quarterly meeting, with the theme: The Road Less Trodden, is meant to promote transparency and accountability as well as bring good governance to the constituents.

    The senator representing Lagos Central in the National Assembly, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, will present a progress report to her constituents at the meeting.

    A statement by Senator Tinubu’s constituency office said the Town Hall meeting will serve as an avenue to fulfil her promise of empowering her constituents under the Youth Empowerment and Skill Acquisition Scheme (YESAS).

    The statement said there will be an interactive session to evaluate, highlight and discuss the activities of the Senate and the successes recorded since the inauguration of the Eighth Assembly.

    It added that the progress reports would be on Women Economic Empowerment Scheme (WEES), Post-Secondary School Scholarship Scheme (PSSS), Post-Elderly Citizens Assistance Scheme (ECAS) and Youth Empowerment & Skill Acquisition Scheme (YESAS).

    Residents of the Lagos Central Senatorial District, All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftains and party supporters are expected at the meeting.

    Guests and members of the public are expected to be seated at 9 a.m.

     

  • Senator Tinubu promises effective representation

    Senator Tinubu promises effective representation

    The well-being, effective representation and promotion of better opportunities for the people of Lagos Central will continue to motivate my actions, the senator representing the district, Oluremi Tinubu, has said.

    She spoke while reviewing her performance in the last two years as a senator.

    The senator said the last one year has been economically difficult for most Nigerians.

    Mrs. Tinubu hailedcitizens for being resilient. But, according to her, better days are here.

    “The 2017 budget of Economic Recovery and Growth which was recently passed is positioned to consolidate the benefits of the 2016 budget of change and set us on the right path to a robust economy,” she said.

    In a message on the occasion of Democracy Day, entitled: “Half-year Review”, Senator Tinubu said: “I congratulate the Nigerian Government and citizens on the celebration of the inception of the Nigerian Democracy.

    “This day, 18 years ago, Nigeria made a conscious choice – a choice to be free, to uphold the rights of the common man and to ensure involvement and participation of its citizenry in governance. It has not been an easy journey and has often, failed to meet the expectations of the average Nigerian.

    “However, there is no doubt that this administration is on the right track and given the right tools and effective application, this democracy will yield the Nigeria of our dreams.

    “This democracy day also marks half term of this democratic dispensation and administration. It is a time of sober reflections, reviewing performances and creating frameworks and action plans to ensure that shortcomings are made up for.

    “As the senator representing Lagos Central, it is time to review my performance in the last two years to ensure it is up to date in addressing problems/needs of my constituents and Nigeria as a whole.

    “Governance is a marathon, and for best results, is predicated on continuity and consistency. Thus, my commitment over the last six years has not waned. The well-being, effective representation, and promotion of better opportunities for the people of Lagos Central will continue to motivate my actions.

    “I must however commend Nigerians for being so resilient and sacrificial. The last year has been economically difficult for most. However, better days are here. The 2017 budget of Economic Recovery and Growth which was recently passed is positioned to consolidate the benefits of the 2016 budget of change and set us on the right path to a robust economy.

    “I assure Nigerians that the APC administration at both state and national levels is committed to putting in place solid structures that will ensure that Nigerians enjoy full dividends of democracy even at their doorsteps.

    “Once again, I felicitate with all the good people of Lagos Central, Lagos State, Nigerians at home and in the diaspora and wish you all the merits of democracy.”

  • Senator Tinubu to host Town Hall meeting

    Senator Tinubu to host Town Hall meeting

    The 21st edition of the Lagos Central Senatorial District Town Hall Meeting will hold on March 10 at 9am.
    Organised by the Lagos State office of Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the meeting is to promote transparency and accountability.
    The interactive session, to be held at The Event Place, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Lagos, shall be used to evaluate, highlight and discuss activities at the Senate and success recorded so far since the inauguration of the Eighth Assembly.
    Highlights and achievements of Women Economic Empowerment Scheme (WEES), Post-Elderly Citizens Assistance Scheme (ECAS) and Youth Empowerment & Skill Acquisition Scheme (YESAS) will be discussed.
    Constituents, party chieftains and supporters of All Progressives Congress (APC) at ward and state levels are invited.
    Guests are expected to be seated by 8:30am.

  • Be hopeful, Senator Tinubu tells Nigerians

    Be hopeful, Senator Tinubu tells Nigerians

    The senator representing Lagos Central, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu, has urged the citizenry to be hopeful in the New Year, stressing that “expectations are great”.

    In a statement felicitating with Nigerians on the New Year celebration, she said: “The year 2016 was eventful for us as a nation – our great country slipped into recession, inflation rates increased, elections were contested and won, and we made strides in the war against corruption and terrorism. There has been a revival of erstwhile dormant sectors of our economy, and several others too numerous to mention.

    “The challenges we faced and conquered as a nation continue to reinforce our unity as a people.

    “It is important to reflect on 2016, its highs and lows, its successes and failures, to enable us chart a course for 2017. It is my hope that in the New Year, we can let go of our complacencies and whatever forms of ethnic, gender and religious divisions are preventing our great nation from realising its full potential.

    “The year is new, hopes and aspirations are new, and expectations are great. In this New Year, we must act to diversify our economy, encourage innovation and entrepreneurship.

    “We must embrace the New Year with a positive outlook.

    “I wish all Nigerians at home and in the diaspora, especially those at the Lagos Central Senatorial District, a very prosperous 2017.

    “Nigeria will be great again!”

  • Senator Tinubu to Nigerians: be your brother’s keeper

    Senator Tinubu to Nigerians: be your brother’s keeper

    •Senator floats scheme for elderly

    The senator representing Lagos Central in the National Assembly, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, has urged Nigerians to return to the traditional value system of caring for the elderly and the vulnerable in the society.
    She said such a tradition, which many seemed to have discarded, made it imperative for Nigerians, irrespective of their ethnic nationality, to care for their fellow beings, like same family members.
    The distinguished senator noted that being their brother’s keeper was common among every Nigerian some years back.
    Mrs Tinubu, who was represented by Mrs Abiola Adedayo, said the current recession had made it more imperative for Nigerians to treat the elderly with more care and respect because it had decrease economic activities, and increased unemployment rate.
    The distinguished senator said there had been increases in the prices of foodstuffs with ripple effects on many other aspects of the people’s lives.
    Mrs Tinubu spoke in Lagos when she initiated the Elderly Citizens Assisted Scheme (ECAS) to reduce poverty among the elderly.
    Under the scheme, 1,300 persons got N10,000 each and other gifts in Apapa-Iganmu Local Council Development Area (LCDA).
    The LCDA’s Sole Administrator, Mr. Olumide Olayomi, hailed the senator for the gesture, especially under the current recession and festivity.
    He prayed Almighty God to continue to bless her endeavours.
    It was a colourful event at the local government secretariat with dignitaries, including former council Chairman C. Z. Anago; former Executive Secretary Mrs. Funmilayo Mohammed; Woman Leader Mrs. Fadekemi Otitonaiye and Mrs Tinubu’s representative at the event and former council Chairperson Mrs. Abiola Adedayo.
    The senator said the recession had affected every facet of human life, adding that the most neglected of the populace were the elderly.
    She noted that with old age and resulting deaths among the elderly, many of them faced age-related health challenges.
    According to her, these include diabetes, stroke, hypertension, dementia and hearing impairment.
    Senator Tinubu stressed that the elderly should have access to free health care and social security.
    The distinguished lawmaker assured that things would get better for the country, if all worked hard for individual and national progress.
    She said: “We should embrace our traditions and family values, which have helped us in the years back. We must be our brother’s keeper.”
    The Lagos Central senator also distributed cash and gifts to 100 elderly in the seven wards under Apapa-Iganmu LCDA.

  • Senator Tinubu doles out 13m materials to aged

    Senator Tinubu doles out 13m materials to aged

    As Nigerians celebrate Christmas in the midst of recession, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has put smile in the faces of the aged people in her constituency with the donation N13 Million, clothing materials to 1, 300 elderly people. ?
    She gave out the gifts at the 20th Town Hall Meeting and 5th Edition of “The Elderly Citizens Assistance Scheme” (ECAS) which took place simoutaneaously in 13 LGs and LCDAs tagged, ‘Elderly Care Under A Recessed Economy’.
    The Senator representing Lagos Central Senatorial Districts urged Nigerians to emulate traditional and family values of improving the welfare of parents and elderly people, even in the midst of recession.
    In her speech at Yaba Local Council Development Area (LCDA) Secretariat where 100 elderly people benefitted, Senator Oluremi Tinubu who was represented by the Wife of House of Representatives Member representing Lagos Mainland Constituency, Alhaja Sikirat Jimoh said, “We must be our brothers and sisters’ keeper and in this case, our parents and elderly relatives keepers. We should make the effort to do something, however small for the elderly around us.
    “Our country is presently undergoing some economic challenges. According to National Bureau of Statistics, Nigeria’s GDP in the 2nd quarter of 2016 shrunk by 2.06%, making it the country’s lowest growth rate in twenty nine (29) years.
    This signaled that the country was in economic recession, having recorded a similarly low GDP in the preceding quarter. The recession has been marked by decrease in economic activities, reduction of GDP, increase in unemployment rate, reduction in purchasing power.”
    According to Tinubu, In the quest for a solution, efforts are being made by the Executive and legislative Arms of government to promote trade and investment, increase government spending, and create jobs amongst others. However, there is a sector of our populace which remains neglected in our Nation’s growth and development policies-the elderly.
    She explained further that government duty is to ensured that the elderly health care facilities are equipped to deal with their needs.
    “Our elderly citizens should have access to free health care and social security covering hearing aids, dentures, glasses etc. In the 7th Assembly, I sponsored the National Social Security Agency Bill to provide for the welfare of elderly citizens across the country. Although it was not passed due to concerns about its financial implications. I am persistent in my determination to ensure better welfare of our elderly citizens, she said.
    She commended the Lagos State government and NGOs for celebrating the elderly citizens and being proactive in meeting their needs.
    While wishing them a prosperous festive season, she urged them to have adequate resting time and eat nutritious foods.
    “To our elderly, ensure that you take time to rest and eat nutritious food. Take a walk as a way of exercising your body so that you can keep fit and stay healthy; seek medical attention when the need arises. I pray for you that as your years increases, so shall your strength be”, Tinubu added.
    She assured them of continuous improvement of welfare in her constituency and the citizens in the state.

  • Let’s reflect on our economy, says Senator Tinubu

    Let’s reflect on our economy, says Senator Tinubu

    THE Senator representing Lagos Central, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu, has urged Nigerians not to despair, but reflect on the nation’s economy.
    In her Christmas goodwill message to Nigerians, Senator Tinubu said: “I felicitate with the Christian community, the people of Lagos Central Senatorial District and Nigerians around the world on the celebration of God’s divine love to mankind – the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ.
    “Christmas is the season of reflection, gratitude, celebration and giving. It is a time to reflect on the birth, life and gift that God gave mankind. We must also reflect on the happenings and events of the year, our nation’s economy and the way forward.
    “Regardless of the pervading economic situation, it is imperative that we do not despair or lose sight of the things that are working well for us. Other nations have overcome worse and come out stronger. We must continue to pray for our leaders and for the Nigeria of our dreams.
    “We must remember that Jesus is the reason for the season. I implore us to put into practice the virtues of love, kindness, generosity, brotherliness, godliness and tolerance that are hallmarks of life and teachings of Jesus Christ. This will ensure peaceful co-existence, progress and ultimately, the realisation of our national goals.
    “We must also remember to extend a helping hand to the needy in our communities.
    “I wish you all a merry Christmas and happy holidays.”

  • Award for Senator Tinubu

    Award for Senator Tinubu

    The senator representing Lagos Central, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu, has been named the New Grand Matron by the Committee of Wives of Lagos Sate Officials (COWLSO).

    According to the convener and Chairman of COWLSO, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, Senator Tinubu received the award because she revitalised COWLSO 17 years ago, when her husband was governor.

    “The award is also in recognition of her contributions to the nation and her impact on the lives of several people and institutions within and outside Nigeria,” she said.

    Senator Tinubu has contributed to and impacted on the lives of several people and institutions within and outside Nigeria through: Annual Spelling Bee Competition to raise the educational standards and this gave birth to the annual One-Day Governor programme, which has produced many First-Class graduates and professionals; endowment funds for four universities, donations to Science Block in Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo; donation of her 50th birthday monetary gifts to social causes.

    Senator Tinubu hosts a quarterly town hall meeting with her constituents. She has sponsored several bills and motions – making cases for the elderly, women, youth and seeking economic assistance for Lagos State in view of its status as a former capital city and the commercial nerve centre of Nigeria.

    In her response, Mrs. Tinubu said the award was not about her but the Nigerian woman. She said the vision of COWSL has grown over the years.

    “This is what change does, change will work, Nigerians should wait for it,” she said.