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NEW YEAR: SANWO-OLU URGES NIGERIANS TO ENTER 2021 WITH REKINDLED HOPE ~ INN Nigeria — 31 Dec 2020

NEW YEAR: SANWO-OLU URGES NIGERIANS TO ENTER 2021 WITH REKINDLED HOPE ~ INN Nigeria

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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged Nigerians, especially Lagosians to enter the New Year with a rekindled and renewed hope in themselves and the nation that things will get better in 2021.  

Governor Sanwo-Olu in his New Year message while speaking to journalists at the State House, Marina on Thursday, advised people not to enter 2021 with any grievance, pain or regrets, saying that all negative things should be left with 2020.  He said: “I wish every Lagosian a happy New Year.

We pray that 2021 will be a year of rekindled hope for all of us in our homes, offices, schools, health facilities and every facet of life that we find ourselves.  “We want to say to all our people that indeed as difficult as 2020 might have appeared to each one of us, we should not be lost in the learning and lessons of 2020. We should not enter 2021 with any grievance, pain and regrets because that should just be left with 2020.  

“In 2021, we must have that belief and rekindled hope that things would get better. We should not forget the learning and the lessons because it is only when you have learnt from what has happened that you can become a better person going forward. And there should not be any form of bitterness and anger.”  

Governor Sanwo-Olu who wished all Lagosians a prosperous 2021, said his administration is committed to impacting the lives of the citizens in the New Year.   

“Let us enter the New Year afresh, refreshed and with a renewed hope in ourselves and in our nation because indeed, this is the only place we have and we all can build it together.

And this government is committed to ensure that it is always the greatest good for the greatest number and we will ensure that in all facets we would impact the lives of our citizens positively.  “So I want to wish you all the very best and I am very hopeful about what 2021 has in stock for all of us,” he said.

IKORODU DIAMOND LIONS CLUB CREATES PAEDIATRIC/CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS, FEEDS 200 INDIGENTS IN IKORODU ~ INN Nigeria —

IKORODU DIAMOND LIONS CLUB CREATES PAEDIATRIC/CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS, FEEDS 200 INDIGENTS IN IKORODU ~ INN Nigeria

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On Thursday, 31st December, 2020, Ikorodu Diamond Lions Club created an awareness on Paediatric Cancer and Childhood Cancer, with distribution of Fliers from Ojubode Community through Ikorodu roundabout.

The project was An awareness to teach members of the community on various ways to prevent Childhood Cancer at early stage, like avoiding Pollution, Longer Infant breastfeed, Monitoring Child’s diet, keeping them away from gadgets and many more.

One in a Lions Club is a responsible member of the society. That is why the essence of the project is to creating more awareness and support residents across Ikorodu on the need to be health conscious.

To show more love during the festive period, Ikorodu Diamond Lions Club on Thursday, 31st December, 2020 also distributed cooked food and drinks to 200 hundred indigents members of Ojubode Community, Ikorodu.

This phase of commitment is an area of selfless service, where touching lives can be directly impacted

The less privileges, who were all smiling and singing praise to the Lions Club indicated that the world can be more of a better place when the needy is catered for Effectively.

Where there is a need, there is a Lion.

DABIRI-EREWA DEMANDS JUSTICE FOR NIGERIAN KILLED IN IRELAND ~ INN Nigeria —

DABIRI-EREWA DEMANDS JUSTICE FOR NIGERIAN KILLED IN IRELAND ~ INN Nigeria

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Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman /CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has condemned in strong terms the killing of Mr George Nkencho, a 27- year old Nigerian in Ireland.

In a statement by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, NIDCOM Head of Media, described the death of a young Nigerian by a Police officer as callous and wicked. Dabiri-Erewa, who was apparently disturbed by the killing, called for a full, thorough and fair investigation into the matter.

She appealed to the obviously enraged Nigerian community in Ireland to exercise patience and await the outcome of investigation into the unfortunate incident.

The NIDCOM boss condoled with the family of Nkencho and the Nigerian community in Ireland over the killing of George and prayed God to give the family and friends the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss.

Already, the African Advocacy Network Ireland (AANI) has expressed shock to learn about the callous shooting dead of George Nkencho on Wednesday December 30.

The group said the circumstances surrounding the killing of a mentally challenged youngman has enraged the African community and demanded a full independent public inquiry.

LASG TO DEPLOY SMART LED LIGHTING ACROSS METROPOLIS ~ INN Nigeria —

LASG TO DEPLOY SMART LED LIGHTING ACROSS METROPOLIS ~ INN Nigeria

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The Lagos State Government is set to take another giant step in actualising its vision for a Greater Lagos by replacing all streetlights in the State with smart LED lighting as part of the Streetlight Retrofit Project and in furtherance of the T.H.E.M.E.S Agenda.

A statement issued today by the Honourable Commissioner for Energy& Mineral Resources, Engr. Olalere Odusote, noted that the project is designed to leverage private sector partnerships to accelerate infrastructure interventions in Making Lagos State a 21st Century Economy.

The Commissioner disclosed that the State Government has concluded arrangements to execute a Streetlight Infrastructure Agreement with LEDCO Limited for the retrofit of existing conventional High-Pressure Sodium (HPS) streetlight installations across the State to Smart Light Emitting Diode (‘Smart LED”) lights for the Streetlight Retrofit Project.

“One of the features of the LED Iighting system is the use of significantly lower energy to produce the same amount of luminosity. In the pilot phase of the project, it was determined that LED lighting resulted in a reduction of up to 60% of the operations and maintenance costs of streetlight infrastructure”, Odusote explained.

He said further that a smart LED streetlight system is one of the enabling technologies for a Smart City, pointing out that the intelligent
nature of this street lighting system enables remote management of streetlight assets and ensures enhanced performance management.

Odusote averred that as Lagos State evolves to a Smart City, the utilisation of smart and energy-efficient streetlights is vital for improved government service delivery in areas of security of lives and property of Lagosians as well as a reduction in Co2 emissions from reduced energy consumption of energy-efficient luminaires, while also improving socio-economic activities in the State by enabling a functional 24-hour
economy.

The Commissioner maintained that the Streetlight Retrofit Project underpins the present administration’s commitment to ensure full public lighting coverage across the State, stressing that the expected cost savings from the proposed retrofit in the medium to long term will be further utilised for the expansion of streetlight network across Lagos towards achieving full lighting coverage for all Class A and B roads as well as designated public spaces.

“Full implementation of the Streetlight Retrofit Project is expected to span six months with an estimated project completion timeline of June 2021. The project will be implemented under the close supervision and management of the Ministry of Energy & Mineral Resources, through the Lagos State Electricity Board”, he declared.

LEDCO Limited is a Private Limited Liability Company duly incorporated under the Laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, formed by Low Energy Designs, UK, a leading Smart LED lights manufacturing and installation
company with over 12 years of experience as a pioneer manufacturer of LED lighting in Europe and extensive LED engineering experience in the delivery of LED lighting across the world.