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OONI TO TINUBU: SWING INTO ACTION, ENGAGE YOUTH, FIX NIGERIA, UNITE AFRICA ®™√ INN Nigeria © fb img 16853843996547730348309466342752 The Arole Oodua and Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II has called on the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu to waste no time in tackling the challenges confronting the country as a man of action that he is known to be. Ooni Ogunwusi made the call through his Director of Media and Public Affairs, Otunba Moses Olafare in a press statement on Monday, congratulating Tinubu on his inauguration as Nigeria's President And Commander in Chief Of The Armed Forces, adding that capable Nigerian youths should be engaged by his administration as the country deserves its rightful position within the committee of nations globally. "Mr President, congratulations from The House of Oduduwa to you and your amiable wife who is now the mother of the nation as you have officially taken the mantle of leadership as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. "As we celebrate this remarkable day of your inauguration with you, we wish you monumental success in all the policies of your administration so that Nigeria can become great again and maintain her rightful position not only as truly the giant of Africa but also as a leader within the committee of nations globally. "We trust that your administration will be marked by good governance characterized by transformational economic growth, adequate security, and progress for all Nigerians both at home and in the diaspora. "We also trust that you will leverage your wealth of experience as a man of progressive action in mobilising resources and managing diverse interests to unify Nigeria across political, ethnic and religious lines". Ooni said. The Ooni who doubles as Co-chairman, of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (NCTRN) charged President Tinubu to carry the Nigeria traditional institution along, especially in tackling the security challenges in the country. "The traditional rulers in this country are the closest to the people as there is nobody in Nigeria who is not a subject of a particular traditional ruler, this is why the government needs to empower us with more strategic constitutional roles, especially in the area of security management and conflict resolutions." Ooni said. In working for Africa, the Ooni urged President Tinubu to partner the progressive African leaders and friends of Africa across the globe like the President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio LULA da Silva, who recently hosted the Ooni and his team in Brasilia, Brazil for the unveiling Annual African Traditional Religion Day celebrations. "As truly the giant of Africa, Nigeria must, first of all, be great for Nigerians under your watch, and Nigeria must provide progressive leadership of unity and peace for the greatness of Africa under your watch. I have interacted with some African presidents who are truly looking up to Nigeria under your watch as the big brother of Africa. This of course dominated our discussions during my meeting with President Williams Ruto at the State House in Nairobi, Kenya two months ago. "Also, the current government in Brazil under President Luiz Inácio LULA da Silva has developed numerous pro-Africa policies and programmes. I expect the presidency of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu who is himself a Pan-Africanist to take advantage of this for the greatness of Africa." Ooni added. It will be recalled, Ooni Ogunwusi who is the Natural Head of the Oduduwa race worldwide had earlier 3 months ago charged Tinubu upon his declaration as president-elect to hit the ground running by quickly assembling a transition team of cerebral individuals to put up an economic blueprint capable liberating Nigerians from poverty and insecurity.
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OONI TO TINUBU: SWING INTO ACTION, ENGAGE YOUTH, FIX NIGERIA, UNITE AFRICA ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

29 May 2023
BOLA TINUBU: I DEDICATE MYSELF TO NATIONAL PURPOSE AND DESTINY ®™√ INN Nigeria © fb img 16850311778356329683067034158372 Address Delivered By President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu At His Investiture For Highest National Honour In Abuja On Thursday May 25th, 2023. • Thank You, Mr. President, for bestowing the nation’s highest honors on my Vice President elect Shettima and me. • Our deep thanks also for the transition documents and the committed work performed by the transition council headed by the SGF. • The documents summarize the immense work of your administration. They constitute an impressive and noteworthy scorecard. • You have made history and no one can take your contribution to our nation’s development. • Your devotion to progressive and democratic good governance is unassailable. • As such, I stand here renewed not only in hope but also in dedication to our national purpose and destiny. • I also feel full of pride but this pride I feel is not for myself. It is for what this moment represents. • This stately occasion is living evidence that Nigeria is a vibrant and true democracy. All of us here bear witness to this inspiring proceeding where one leader bestows personal honor on his successor. Also, that leader does his utmost to exchange the baton of government by ensuring that his successor is as well-prepared as possible for the task at hand. • This hall is permeated with a sense of reverence for our democracy and the confident belief that this reverence shall be enshrined for generations to come. • Today is more than ceremony. It confirms that our path is right and that nothing will deter us from adhering to it. • Our way shall not always be smooth. Yet we are imbued with faith in our purpose and a firm belief in our collective ability to overcome the challenges that confront us. • President Buhari, you have shown courage in taking tough decisions others avoided. • One such decision was to recognize the injustice of the annulment of the 1993 election, to designate June 12 as Democracy Day, and to bestow the nation’s highest honor on the late MKO Abiola. • As much as anyone could, you reached back into history to set the record straight and heal a festering wound. • The justice you did in this matter lends special meaning to today. • I am a simple man who is the beneficiary of the support and goodwill of the people of Nigeria. • The people have put their trust in us. You have done your part Mr. President. • Now, that great duty descends on me. I understand the meaning of the honour given to me today and of the task that awaits. • I must run this race and must do it well. On security, the economy, agriculture, jobs, education, health and power and in all other sectors we must make headway. The people deserve no less. In this, I shall disappoint neither them nor you, Mr President. Thank You and May God Bless our beloved republic.
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25 May 2023
PRINCESS ABIODUN OYEFUSI TO LAUNCH FREE MEDICAL OUTREACH IN LAGOS COMMUNITIES ®™√ INN Nigeria © storage emulated 0 pictures comica cartoon16849449426267774484702960107099 <p> The Convener of Soul Lifter Foundation, Princess Islamiyat Abiodun Oyefusi is set to donate a medical van for medical outreach to communities in Lagos State. <p> Princess Islamiyat, who is the Daughter of the Late Ayangburen of Ikorodu Kingdom, said the purpose is to provide free medical care to communities with no health centres and those which are very far from general hospitals. <p> Princess Oyefusi said the vans are targeted at diagnosing 400 people on each trip. <p> She explained that the medical vans will go around the communities throughout Lagos state helping to provide medical outreach to communities instead of doing medical outreach once a year. <p> The Women Advocate also noted that it would help the less privileged with medical needs on a first-line basis and even with free consultations with doctors. <p> Islamiyat stated that free diagnostics in all areas of health would be carried out free of charge. <p> “The purpose is to provide free medical care to communities with no health centres which are very far from general hospitals. <p> “Instead of doing medical outreach in a year, these medical vans will go around the communities throughout the Lagos state just helping to provide medical outreach to communities. “It is to help the less privileged with medical needs on a first-line basis and even with free consultations with doctors. It is a medical outreach but in a van that goes around.” She said.
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24 May 2023

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FOLASHADE-OBA BAGS TINUBU NATIONAL THINK-TANK OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AWARDS IN ABUJA ®™√ INN Nigeria © 8889uuh1401251634300255131 The National Chairman of the Association of Local Government Vice-Chairmen of Nigeria (ALGOVC), Aarebirin Honourable (Dr) Princess Folashade Olabanji-Oba has bagged the Tinubu National Think-Tank (TNT) Outstanding Leadership Awards. Folashade-Oba, Vice-Chairman of Ikorodu Local Government Area of Lagos State, was presented the prestigious Award on Tuesday the 30th of May 2023 in Abuja, Nigeria. According to the organisation, Folashade-Oba, who they deem a Matron to TNT, was bestowed the prominent award due to her invariant defence of projects related to the new President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Receiving the Award, Folashade-Oba appreciated the organisation for deeming her fit to earn the exceptional commendation, asserting that the award is simply a motivation to commit herself more to the betterment of the Nation. "This Award is simply a reminder to myself that daily, we must not relent in committing our human and material resources to Nation Building, for the good of the common man" She said A long-term admirer and supporter of the new President of Nigeria, Folashade-Oba explained that the reason she stood to uphold projects related to the President, for her is the best way to affirm her loyalty to the President, who she labelled a mentor to her evolution on many fronts. She's also the Global Director General of the Asiwaju Distinguished Ambassadors Movement (ADAM).
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1 Jun 2023
NACAF 2023: RELIVE THE MAGIC PRESENTATIONS, PICTORIAL MOMENTS OF THE NIGERIA ARTS AND CHILDREN CULTURAL FESTIVAL ®™√ INN Nigeria © storage emulated 0 pictures comica cartoon16854514048015004551690346294088 The Memorable event took place at the Ikorodu Musical Village in Ikorodu, with over 33 schools in attendance. Held on the 27th of May 2023 to commemorate Children's Day. Organised by Oshodi Arts Gallery.
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NACAF 2023: RELIVE THE MAGIC PRESENTATIONS, PICTORIAL MOMENTS OF THE NIGERIA ARTS AND CHILDREN CULTURAL FESTIVAL ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

30 May 2023
DSS’ SIEGE ON OUR LAGOS OFFICE SHOCKING – EFCC ®™√ INN Nigeria © storage emulated 0 pictures comica cartoon16854415674238457796336087846574 The operatives of the Lagos Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, arrived at their office on No. 15 Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, this morning, May 30, 2023, to be denied entry by agents of the Department of State Services, DSS, who had barricaded the entrance with armoured personnel carriers. This development is strange to the Commission given that we have cohabited with the DSS in that facility for 20 years without incident. By denying operatives access to their offices, the Commission’s operations at its largest hub with over 500 personnel, hundreds of exhibits, and many suspects in detention have been disrupted. Cases scheduled for a court hearing today have been aborted, while many suspects who had been invited for questioning are left unattended. Even more alarming is that suspects in detention are left without care with grave implications for their rights as inmates. All of these have wider implications for the nation’s fight against economic and financial crimes. The siege is inconsistent with the synergy expected of agencies working for the same government and nation, especially when there are ongoing discussions on the matter.
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30 May 2023
GOVERNOR SANWO-OLU ENLISTS GENDER EQUALITY, SOCIAL INCLUSION, YOUTH IN DEVELOPMENT AGENDA; TAKES OATH WITH DEPUTY ®™√ INN Nigeria © fb img 16853664508099178761542173265346 There is more progress to come as Lagos State steadily journeys into the unfolding dispensation, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu reassured Lagosians as he took the oath to kick off his second term, on Monday. The morning downpour could not water down the Governor’s will and determination to renew his pledge to Lagos citizens before whom he stood at the amphitheatre of Tafawa Balewa Square, where the Chief Judge of the State, Justice Kazeem Alogba, administered the oath on him. Sanwo-Olu was sworn in at exactly 11:50 am, after which the Governor stepped forward to give a thorough account of stewardship of his first term. Enumerating transformations recorded by the State since 2019 under his leadership, the Governor noted that Lagos had lived up to its billing as the Center of Excellence. The State, he said, became the first sub-national to deliver an intracity rail network from its balance sheet to aid mass mobility in the mega city. This, the Governor said, has further advanced the State’s development course, just as the completion of Lekki Deep Seaport has enhanced socio-economic growth and turned the State into a new logistics hub of West Africa. He said the delivery of the largest rice mill in Imota by his administration was a game changer that would make Lagos a key player in the food production chain on the continent. Sanwo-Olu said Lagos had remained on the track of sustenance and prosperity, pointing out that his Government’s financial engineering led to the upgrade of the State to AAA(nga) status in financial sustainability and resilience by Fitch International - a feat unprecedented in the State’s annals. The Governor, sharing his catalogue of achievements, also listed other notable progress made by Lagos, especially in expanding infrastructure to enhance the intermodal transport system, healthcare services, education, aesthetic environment, social interventions and other areas across his administration’s development agenda. “In my first term, we set the stage for transformative change. We confronted significant challenges, from improving our infrastructure to ensuring adequate social services, from grappling with economic downturns to navigating a global pandemic. Yet, we never faltered. Our challenges became stepping-stones and our trials, the foundation of our resilience,” Sanwo-Olu said. Despite fulfilling some of his pledges, the Governor said there would be much more to be accomplished in the coming days as his final term begins. He said the swearing-in offered him an opportunity to acknowledge the expectations of the electorate, and to rededicate his administration towards meeting and surpassing the people’s expectations. Sanwo-Olu said his vision was beyond the provision of physical infrastructure and working to attain good economic indicators for the State; he said he would govern to make Lagos a beacon of cultural vibrancy, intellectual prowess, and humanistic values. The Governor, in his inauguration address, expanded the scope of his administration’s governing T.H.E.M.E.S Agenda. He announced three additional areas of focus in which the State Government would intensify intervention in the next four years, including Social Inclusion, Gender Equality and Youth. He said: “That tradition of progressive governance, of enlightened leadership, has consistently yielded fruit for us, and set Lagos up as a model State. We have lived up to our designation as Centre of Excellence, and a day like this is an opportunity to celebrate. Our people still expect a lot more from us in several areas; today is another opportunity to acknowledge our citizens’ expectations and to rededicate ourselves to meeting and surpassing those expectations. I pledge, as your Governor, to unleash greater energy in the service of Lagos. I will work tirelessly for the well-being of every Lagosian and will strive for a Lagos that we can all be proud of. “It is in line with our resolve, I am pleased to announce that we are taking our governing agenda to the next level in this second term. Henceforth, it will be known as ‘T.H.E.M.E.S Plus’, representing the incorporation of an intensified focus on Social Inclusion, Gender Equality and Youth. We are strengthening and reinforcing our governance agenda in order not to leave anyone behind on account of their social status, gender or young age; we will design all our policies and programmes to ensure that everyone is carried along and catered to. This is our solemn promise to you.” Sanwo-Olu said his second term would be more rewarding for the residents, as the State would witness consolidation of his reforms and governance at higher levels. In the coming weeks, the Governor will be delivering another intracity rail network, Red Line Rail, which is at the completion stage. Lagos will also be witnessing the development of a new airport in Ibeju-Lekki, Deep Seaport in Badagry and Fourth Mainland Bridge in addition to other capital projects in the pipeline. The task ahead, the Governor said, would be a collective responsibility of the Government and people, noting that he would always seek partnership with the citizens in line with his administration’s mantra. He assured that his administration would continue to foster a culture of transparency, accountability and participatory governance. “The greatness and strength of Lagos lie in the collective spirit of our people; whether those paying taxes, or those treating public property with care and respect, or those speaking about something when they see something going wrong or someone breaking the law. For us as a government, I would be the first to acknowledge our side of this social contract. I will not let you down,” the Governor said. Sanwo-Olu eulogised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for laying the foundation for the development of Lagos, which, he said, made it easy for the succeeding administrations to strengthen transformational governance and keep the State on the path of progress. The Governor also thanked the immediate past President Muhammadu Buhari for dedicating kindness and support for Lagos, which enabled his administration to record many successes in the last four years. Sanwo-Olu said he was ready to continue to offer transformational leadership to the State in collaboration with his Deputy, Dr Drfemi Hamzat, whom he described as a “loyal friend, partner-in-progress”. He promised Lagos would remain a city united by its diversity, while pledging to work till his last days in creating a better future for the citizens. He said: “At this moment of our history, it has fallen upon me to steer the ship and to move us closer than ever to the Greater Lagos of our dreams. As I promised four years ago, the glitz of office will not change my personality and I will not try to become something I am not. I have strived to serve excellently, with humility, compassion, with a listening ear, bending where necessary to demonstrate that people’s welfare is at the centre of our actions. “I am sending a reminder to Lagosians that this land belongs to all of us, and all of us who call it home must partake in its goodness. Regardless of what language we speak, where we trace our ancestry to, where in Lagos we live, or what religion we profess; regardless of age or gender or political party, and regardless of how long we have called this land home; we are all united by something deep and immutable, which is our aspirations to make tomorrow better than today for us and our children.” Thousands of residents across the State, clad in colourful attires, defied the rains to witness the historic event held at Onikan. The inauguration was well-attended by members of the corporate sector and diplomatic community.
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GOVERNOR SANWO-OLU ENLISTS GENDER EQUALITY, SOCIAL INCLUSION, YOUTH IN DEVELOPMENT AGENDA; TAKES OATH WITH DEPUTY ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

30 May 2023
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