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  • Olejeme drums support for Jonathan

    Olejeme drums support for Jonathan

    Chairman of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Dr. Ngozi Olejeme has described President Goodluck Jonathan as an epitome of development, saying the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate will continue to be accountable, accessible and approachable.

    Olejeme, who is also Deputy Chairman of the Finance Committee, Presidential Campaign Organisation, advised the electorate to lay emphasis on his achievements.

    Speaking in Abuja, Olejeme said President Jonathan, through his people-oriented programmes and policies has rekindled the people’s confidence in civil rule and a better and prosperous future.

    She praised Jonathan for putting the people at the centre of the formulation of government policies, providing facilities, encouraging women to participate in socio-economic and political activities, promoting foreign investments, providing ample incentives and giving exemplary leadership.

    The PDP chieftain also extolled him for confronting the country’s problems, diversifying the  economy, reducing retail prices of petroleum products to reflect the downscaling in global oil prices, establishing 12 conventional and two specialized universities and cleaning up the electoral process.

    Olejeme said: “The volumes of government programmes and projects are creating wealth and job opportunities, reviving collapsed business enterprises, stimulating agriculture and local food production”

  • Minister seeks support for govt

    The Minister of Culture, Tourism and National Orientation, Mr. Edem Duke, has called on Nigerians to support the government in the areas of tourism, education and other sectors of the economy, adding that development should not be left to the government alone.

    Duke made the call when he visited Elizade University and the Smokin Hills Golf Resort, an 18-Hole Golf Resort, in Ilara-Mokin.

    He said Nigerians should not be quick to criticise the government, but find ways of contributing to the development of the country.

    The Minister praised the Founder of the University and the resort, Chief Michael Ade.Ojo, for establishing the two institutions. He described the university as “beautiful” and the resort, “amazing”, saying both have brought the town to the limelight.  He added that the degree programme in Hotel and Tourism Management by the university would give the students opportunity to use the Golf Resort for practicals.

    Duke, who was conducted round the campus by Chief Ade-Ojo and principal officers of the Institution, urged the students to make use of the quality facilities to acquire quality education that would give them bright future.

     

  • Minister pledges support for tourism

    Federal Government will support private investment in culture and tourism, Minister of Tourism, Culture and National Orientation Chief Edem Duke has said. He  called on-well meaning individuals and groups to invest in the development of the creative sector. He noted that tourism, apart from offering good returns on investment; create jobs and other opportunities for the investor and the community.

    He spoke at the new Smoking Hills Golf Course and Resort in Ilara Mokin, Ondo State. The 18-hole Golf Course is owned by Chairman of Elizade Nigeria, Chief Micheal Ade Ojo.

    Duke, accompanied by Artistic Director, National Troupe of Nigeria, Mr Akin Adejuwon, noted that the tour to Ilara Mokin afforded him the opportunity to appreciate some of the attractions that Chief  Ojo has developed  to find ways of helping in promotion and development of tourism.

    Ojo, took his guests round the course and resort and the Elizade University. “This is one private university that I have seen that is built like universities you will find in Europe,” Duke said.

    The minister described experience of the visit as ‘overwhelming’ noting: “the environment, the undulating hills, the smoking hills and, indeed, the experience is completely overwhelming. I think this is a programme and a project, which not only the Federal Government will provide the support in terms of infrastructure, working with the state government, but we will do our utmost to ensure that, that is possible. When I see the opportunities here for tourism, hospitality and cultural development, I see the synergy not only of this golf course but also a synergy and a circuit that can be built around most of the tourist sites in Ondo State and neigbouring states like the Ikogosi Warm Spring, which is not too far away from here. And I see the various towns and communities around here providing the source for the development of local cuisine and the service industry that will bring value. I also see the university providing the opportunity for young people to grow into golf and the potential of having an inter university circuit. I see a great opportunity in this resort, not only to grow championship golf tournament and golfers but also an opportunity for professional retreats by organisations that will like to develop strategy sessions and then go out to play a game of gulf and enrich their own experiences’’.

    The Minister also acknowledged the possibility of other events in the state running into days so that tourists can experience the warmth and splendour of the golf course and resort.

    ‘’I see the opportunity of the Mare Festival held annually here in Ondo State growing into a one week festival, where after being a part of the festival, you can come to the golf resort and even drive to the Ikogosi Warm Spring and enjoy some of the other offerings around Ondo state,” he said.

    He praised Chief Ojo for his interest in the promotion of education, tourism and culture. He acknowledged Chief Ojo’s support for the yearly Mare Festival in Idanre, Ondo State and for his support for the production of Kunle Afolayan’s big budget movie October 1, which was shot on location in Ilara Mokin.

    ‘I want to most especially commend  Ojo, who has truly stood out as one of the leading lights in Nigeria business community. And I have always said to people, that no matter what kind of business you are in, the most enjoyable retirement is in leisure and entertainment. So it is a great opportunity to be here at Ilara Mokin.’’

    Ojo thanked the Minister for the visit and expressed the hope that with the visit, a lot of support would be extended to the tourist centre and to the community.

  • Support swells for Emerhor

    Support swells for Emerhor

    The Urhobo Youth Forum for Change (UYFC) has congratulated the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chief O’tega Emerhor, on his endorsement by the traditional rulers in Urhobo land.

    The group, in a statement   by its leader, Israel Akpodoro, in Asaba, the Delta State capital at the weekend described the monarchs’ action as a right step in the right direction.

    According to the group, the adoption of the APC candidate showed the traditional institution wants a change in the politics of the Urhobo speaking people in the state.

    The group added that the monarchs’ endorsement of Emerhor would surely bring glory and victory at the polls to “our nation” which ultimately would produce a governor of Urhobo extraction in February.

    The statement added: “Our traditional rulers in Urhobo land have spoken and they have rightly spoken the minds of their subjects and for us in UYFC, we have no other choice better than the choice of our fathers. It therefore follows that Emerhor is our best leg in the 2015 governorship race.

    “The fathers of Urhobo nation in their decision have bade farewell to repeated failure at the polls. Once again our nation will take its place of pride in the comity of nationalities. No more second fiddle, marginalisation and poverty.”

  • Support for Buhari

    Support for Buhari

    A socio-political group, Grassroots Mobilisation for Muhammadu Buhari (GMMB), has called for support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Gen Muhammadu Buhari.

    The National Coordinator, Remi Oyebamiji, said yesterday that there was need for the wind of change to blow in the country.

    “We know Buhari is the only one who can end corruption in Nigeria. The only one who can promise and keep it. He has no oil well. This is the right time. With APC, It’s a party with political structure.

    ”This is the time we need Buhari the most. If Buhari can come back this time around, I can assure you that all that all the youth will be busy.

    “It is because the youth are not busy, that’s why you are having Boko Haram, that’s why there are militants and area boys.

    “He has done it before. You can see the rate of corruption in the system now. And the corruption has caused Boko Haram, unemployment, indiscipline.

    “This is a fellow who when he was head of state there was nothing like corruption. He’s the only one who can give us zero corruption. Don’t let us deceive ourselves. It is so glaring now, if Buhari comes in now, corruption will be zero, and development will be there.”

  • Council chief seeks support

    Executive Secretary of Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government of Lagos State Mr Olurotimi Adeleye has urged residents to work with his administration for rapid development at the grassroots.

    Speaking at the swearing-in of the council’s four-member transition committee at the Area Office Events Centre, Adeleye urged party chieftains to bury their differences and work together for the party.

    “Let us all come together. This is not a time to say I am for Paul or I am for Silas, we are all members of the APC and must come together to promote the cause of our great party and give concrete evidence of performance to the people at the grassroots,” Adeleye said.

    He continued: “Each time we want to remember our differences, let us remember the broom, our party’s symbol. No single unit of the broom can ensure cleanliness, but there’s no dirt that cannot be taken care of when it comes as a bunch. This is the time to team up against those on the other side who have no other mission than to kill, steal and destroy the good works of our party in the state and in this council.”

    The council chief called on all eligible voters to ensure that they collect their permanent voter’s card (PVC), which according to him, is the only instrument through which they can exercise their civil duty.

    The council, he said, would ensure that all those who are eligible to vote, but do not have the cards are adequately captured in the ongoing registration.

    “My tenure in this local government may be short, but let us all team up to ensure its success. One of the ways to do that is to mobilise all residents to get their voters’ cards so that we all can have a voting right in the election coming up next month,” he said.

    Adeleye spoke of his determination to run an open-door administration, adding that he is open to advice and criticisms geared towards promoting the people’s cause.

    The Council’s Legal Officer, Mrs Olayinka Gbosanya, administered the oath on the members. Mr Samuel Asa, Mr Lukman Adeleye, Mrs Bisi Adepetun and Wahab Kareem.

  • Lawyers drum up support for Buhari/Osinbajo ticket

    Lawyers drum up support for Buhari/Osinbajo ticket

    The A group, ‘Lawyers for Change’has urged Nigerians to vote for the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, and his running mate, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), at the general elections.

    The group promised to mobilise the people to endorse the ticket at the poll.

    Speaking at the inauguration of the group in Lagos, the National Coordinator, Adesina Ogunlana, said the ticket “represents the best option now for the salvation of our country from the misrule of incompetent and selfish leaders.

    He added: “That is why we identify and support credible participants in the political process, irrespective of ethnic, religious or party affiliation, who can lift our country out of her myriad of socio-economic and political problems and move her forward”.

    Ogunlana, a former first Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ikeja Branch, said when Osinbajo emerged as the vice presidential running mate to Buhari, Nigerians discovered the alternative route to power. He said the election will be very challenging, urging menof goodwill to rise to the occasion.

    Ogunlana stressed: “That is why we have come together to let the people know that Yemi Osinbajo is not just any other presidential candidate. “We want Nigerians to know that the distinguished professor of Law and learned Senior Advocate of Nigeria(SAN) whom the APC has paired with Buhari for 2015 presidential elections is an exceptionally gifted, surpassingly decent and a very progressive-minded individual”.

    “Our group is highly interested in and committed to the betterment of the country which we believe is bedevilled by many self-inflicted injuries as a result of which her prosperity, development and stability are badly compromised”, he said adding that what Nigeria needs now is urgent rescue from her myriad of economic and political problems.

  • More support for Lagos Assembly

    More support for Lagos Assembly

    The Lagos State House of Assembly Service Commission (LAHASCOM) has promised to support the Assembly to enable it realise its objectives.

    LAHASCOM Chairman Wale Mogaji said this at the opening of a three-day retreat for workers in Epe at the weekend.

    He said to put the commission on a solid footing,  training programmes, workshops and retreat would be organised for workers.

    “We will not relent in our efforts to nurture democratic governance and institutions in the state.

    “As part of our developmental strategies, we have institutionalised training programmes to ensure our officials can carry on with  building the best legislative institution in the country.’’

    The Acting Secretary of the National Assembly Service Commission, Olusanya Ajakaye, who was the guest speaker, praised the leadership of the commission for “the great achievements recorded”.

  • Ex governorship aspirants enjoined to support Ambode

    Ex governorship aspirants enjoined to support Ambode

    Aspirants who lost the Lagos State governorship ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to Akinwunmi Ambode in last week’s primaries have been enjoined to close ranks and support him as the party’s standard-bearer in the forthcoming election.

    A public affairs analyst and entrepreneur, Mr. Adeniyi Adekunle, made this appeal at an event in Lagos while commenting on the significance of next year’s general election. He urged the close to a dozen other aspirants that lost to Ambode to give him their full support to enable the party to face the election as a formidable and united platform.

    Adekunle described Ambode’s opponents during the contest as gallant men who have distinguished themselves in the nation’s public life, especially in Lagos State. He said: “In every contest, there must be losers and winners; that is inevitable. Now that Ambode has emerged as the winner, I want to appeal to his opponents to put whatever transpired behind them and work with the flag bearer to ensure victory for the party at the polls.”

    Adekunle, who is also the Chief Executive Officer, Samad Group of Companies, said his appeal was borne out of a desire to see the APC triumph in next year’s election and consolidate on the good works of the incumbent administration led by Governor Babatunde Fashola.

    He added: “I’m apolitical. I’m not a politician, but we are all political animals. As a political analyst who has been monitoring events in Lagos in the last 16 years, I’m of the view that the state benefitted immensely from the vision and dynamism of both former Governor Bola Tinubu and the incumbent Governor Fashola. I’ve known Ambode as a hardworking and brilliant technocrat over the years. With his wealth of experience, I’m sure that Lagos State will be better for it, if he is endorsed by the electorates.

    The public affairs analyst and entrepreneur said Ambode has started well by extending hands of fellowship to all the aspirants who participated in the contest. His words: “Ambode has done well by saying that his victory is for all of them and that there is no victor and no vanquished at the end of the day. That is a hallmark of a good leader.”

  • Party leaders drum support for Ambode

    Party leaders drum support for Ambode

    Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode’s quest for the governorship has received a major boost.  Party leaders  in Ikorodu, Alimosho, Badagry and Ojo local governments adopted him, ahead of the primaries. Amobode is on the last lap of his tour of the 20 local governemt areas and the 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs).

    In Ikorodu, the former deputy governor, Prince Abiodun Ogunleye, led other notable leaders, including Olorunfemi Basorun, the Secreatary to Government (SSG), former Agriculture Commissioner Asipa Kaoli Olusanya, and Mrs Aderenle Ogunsanya to welcome him.  Ambode told them that his bid  is borne out of his passion  for service. He promised to implement the manifesto of the party for the welfare of Lagosians. He also promised to give government back to the people by strengthening the LGAs and the LCDAs  to take government nearer to the people. Ambode said he decided to start his tour from Ikorodu because of its socio-economic importance. He promised a good welfare package and infrastructural development.

    Ogunleye thanked Ambode for the visit. He said the leaders have no doubt on his capacity to rule Lagos and promised him their support. He advised him to carry the party leaders along in his programmes and policies.

    At Alimosho local government area, which is one of the biggest local governments in Africa, High Chief Solomon Ogundola  led other  leaders, including Titi Adebayo, the woman leader, Alhaji Waheed Orire, Alhaji Abdulahi Enilolonbo, Alhaji Yisa Yusuf, Hon. Femi Adebanjo, and  Olusegun Sodiya to receive the aspirant.

    Ambode said he is not a stranger to Alimosho LGA, having served there for three years as a treasurer. He expressed his total commitment to the advancement of the LGA and pleaded that the leaders should give him their support during the forthcoming primaries. He promised, if he becomes the governor, he will open up Alimosho to provide opportunity for the people, including youths and women.

    In his response, Chief Ogunsola, welcomed Amobde to Alimosho ,which he described as the “country home” of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the National leader of the APC. He said that the local government could produce the votes, which determine who becomes the governor. He said this is the first time any aspirant will be given a full complement of the party leadership  in the local government. He pointed out that the LGA has continued to enjoy the infrastructural development, right from the time of Tinubu and Babatunde Fashola. He urged Ambode to initiate new projects in the area to better the lot of the people.

    At Badagry, it was an awesome event. Ambode was received by former Head of Service and Special Adviser Hon. Sunny Ajose . The leaders assured him of their support. Ambode expressed his readiness to take Lagos to greater heights, if given the opportunity to govern the state. He said he is conversant with Badagry and its environment and the critical place it occupies in Lagos. He promised an all-inclusive governance where the less privileged and rural communities will enjoy the dividends of democracy. Ambose said the massive infrastructural transformation going on in Badagry will not only continue, but new projects will also be initiated to open up the ancient town.