1 Apr 2023

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PRESIDENT-ELECT TINUBU OUT OF THE COUNTRY TO UNDERTAKE REST, LESSER HAJJ ®™√ INN Nigeria © bola tinubu 7977775532654873077 "After a very exhaustive campaign and election season, President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has travelled abroad to rest and plan his transition programme ahead of May 29, 2023 inauguration". "The President-elect left the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Ikeja for Europe on Tuesday night". "The President-elect decided to take a break after the hectic campaign and election season to rest in Paris and London, preparatory to going to Saudi Arabia for Umrah (Lesser Hajj) and the Ramadan Fasting that begins Thursday". "While away, the President-elect will also use the opportunity to plan his transition programme". "He is expected back in the country soon". "We enjoin the media to stop publishing rumours and unsubstantiated claims and to always seek clarifications from our office".
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22 Mar 2023
IKORODU PECULIAR LIONS CLUB EDUCATES 135 SENIOR STUDENTS OF STRONG TOWER ACADEMY ON DIABETES ®™√ INN Nigeria © 99987ujjnhhhhhj7870227613037494878 Ably led by its President, Lion David Akinosho PJMF NLCF, members of Ikorodu Peculiar Lions club touchdown Strong Tower Academy on the 9th of March 2023. Hauling on health intentions, the presence of the club brought out students from the senior arm of the institution for an educative discourse that lasted for over 40 minutes. About 135 students of the school, in Ikorodu, were taught the dangers of diabetes, including an interactive section to ascertain preventive measures on blood sugar levels among other things. The seminar and Orientation event was organised by Ikorodu Peculiar Lions Club of District 404A1, Nigeria as part of its project for the year 2022-2023 service tenure. Speaking to the students, the club's President, Lion David Akinosho PJMF NLCF, said diabetes is simply a health condition that results from increased sugar levels in the blood. According to him, the condition could be adequately managed to ensure that the patient lives for as long as feasible. Lion Akinosho continued, "We came here to create an understanding of the implications and gravity of having diabetes," "Diabetes is a life-long illness. There is no cure, but it can be sufficiently regulated by lifestyle adaptations, by constant screening and checks, and also medications". "The illness can be genetic. One can also become diabetic as a result of being overweight or even with less weight depending on the type of uncontrolled food they consumed". "Age is also an important factor, as individuals are at higher risk of becoming diabetic," He said. Furthermore, the club's President, Lion Akinosho explained that most times, individuals living with diabetes don't know about it until it gets to the critical degree of stage 3, asserting that it will never be the student's portion. “Diabetes is one of the core areas of the Lions Club International, and we do this yearly. The club has five core areas which comprise hunger, diabetes, childhood cancer, environment and vision,” Lion Akinosho said. At the peak of the program, Students were allowed to ask sensitive questions, which the club did justice to by presenting the right response and recommendations to aid learners with proper guidance. The club subsequently went from there to Low-Cost Primary School (at Low-Cost Housing Estate) along Sabo road in Ikorodu, where they also administered diabetes symptoms tests to over 25 teachers.
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IKORODU PECULIAR LIONS CLUB EDUCATES 135 SENIOR STUDENTS OF STRONG TOWER ACADEMY ON DIABETES ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

10 Mar 2023
SANWO-OLU FEEDS 5000 INDIGENT PREGNANT WOMEN ®™√ INN Nigeria © 383ij3j3nnn8892954181517033884 Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has, since the launch of the Mother Infant Child Health Development (MICHD) Programme, fed about 5,000 indigent pregnant women registered in Public Healthcare Centres (PHC) across the 20 LGAs and 57 LCDAs of the State. The Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi disclosed this in his address during Phase IV of the Mother Infant and Child Development programme organised by the Office of Civic Engagement for another set of 570 indigent pregnant women in the State, held at the Adeyemi-Bero Auditorium, Alausa, Ikeja, The Commissioner stated that the MICHD, launched by Mr Governor on the 22nd of September, 2021, is a component of the Office of Civic Engagement's "WOMB TO SCHOOL INITIATIVE", designed as a preventive rather than a curative security measure geared towards making Lagos safer by the year 2050. While commending the effort of the State Government on the initiative, the Commissioner said Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu is determined to ensure that all children in the State have access to good health, food, education and ample opportunities to excel. He added that eating healthy during pregnancy helps foetal development while also eating healthy after pregnancy helps the mother to lactate very well and give the children the necessary breast milk that is required for child brain development. Earlier, the Special Adviser on Civic Engagement, Princess Aderemi Adebowale said the Mother Infant and Child Development 'MICHD-2050' programme is an initiative that looks at security from conception to birth, to adolescence and into adulthood. She explained that a nutritional link to the security of Lagos State is the belief that the best time to plan for “A Rising Greater Lagos” is today. Hence, the MICHD-2050 Project is driven by the notion that when a child's brain is fully formed, both the child and the State will benefit from adequate and sustainable human capital investment towards having “CIVICALLY RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS” who will contribute positively to the socio-economic development of the State. Princess Adebowale averred that the programme is dedicated to providing weekly nutritious food packs and pregnancy education to aid proper foetal brain development and safe delivery by focusing on the brain development of the child while in the womb. She added that from the first phase of the MICHD Programme piloted in the year 2020, 2,000 indigent pregnant women benefited; the second Phase had 1,140 comprising beneficiaries divided into 20 control and experimental groups to measure the impact of the food on the mothers and their babies while the third phase had another 570 women who received food packs which contained all the required nutrients to help in proper brain development of the foetus for 24 weeks starting from their second trimester till delivery. "Aside from the plan to provide food packs containing daily nutritious food and supplements for 570 pregnant women and nursing mothers, this fourth edition also showcases 228 nursing mothers who had earlier benefitted from the postnatal programme, that will now get a maternity box containing baby clothes and baby care articles", she said. General Manager, of Lagos State Health Management Agency, LASHMA, Dr Elizabeth Zamba said her agency has been on the MICHD journey with the Office of Civic Engagement for three years since it was first conceptualised. In her words: “it is a programme that we are fully aligned with because we are all about improving the quality of life of Lagos residents, especially Mothers and Children. Even the ILERA-EKO plan, the way it is designed, favours mothers and children and offers them the best health care. She said the agency will be enrolling 570 mothers on the ILERA-EKO plan for the next year, while those previously on it, will be renewed so that they can continue to have qualitative health care. “This is a passion of Mr Governor and also the Commissioner for Health as we journey towards universal quality healthcare”, Dr Zamba reaffirmed. The Chief Executive Officer, of Gero Care, a consulting firm working with the MICHD programme, Dr Ajibola Meraiyebu said “With this remarkable journey, we have seen all the changes and help that this project has brought to all the women. We have records of these women and we have been tracking and monitoring them throughout this journey". "These records are there to help the Ministry so that artificial intelligence can be introduced in the care of the women and children in Lagos and I know that there is an intention to touch every woman across the State", he added. Dignitaries present at the event include the Permanent Secretary of Primary Health Commission, Dr Ibrahim Mustapha; the Technical Adviser to the Commissioner for Health, Dr Olamide Okunlaja and the Supervisors for Civic Engagement for Local Government and Local Council Development Areas among others.
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SANWO-OLU FEEDS 5000 INDIGENT PREGNANT WOMEN ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

9 Mar 2023

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‘IT’S MY RE-ELECTION GIFT’, SANWO-OLU SAYS AS HE INAUGURATES NEWLY-UPGRADED OBA SEKUMADE ROAD IN IKORODU ®™√ INN Nigeria © 3939k3k3knem8294525662510498491 Inauguration of the newly-upgraded Oba Sekumade Road in Ipakodo, Ikorodu Division, on Friday, moved the residents into spontaneous jubilation in a show of appreciation to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for fulfilling his pledge. Sanwo-Olu commissioned the infrastructure, which now provides easy access to residential and industrial areas in Ibeshe, Igbogbo-Baiyeku, Ebute Ipakodo, Ikorodu town and Ipakodo Mega Jetty Terminal. The Governor also rehabilitated the failed sections of T.O.S Benson Road, covering a stretch of 500 metres. To ease vehicular congestion on the T.O.S Benson Road, a comprehensive junction improvement project was carried out by the State Government to diffuse traffic towards Ikorodu Roundabout. Commuters’ experience on Oba Sekumade Road was harrowing, given its deplorable conditions. This prompted the Government to list the 2.5-kilometre single-lane roadway in the State’s strategic emergency road rehabilitation programme and was awarded for comprehensive upgrading and expansion, using Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavement (CRCP). The intervention saw the busy road upgraded from a single-lane to rigid concrete dual carriageway, thereby improving connectivity and bringing relief to commuting public plying the route. The road was the first major infrastructure project to be inaugurated by the Governor after he won his re-election two weeks ago. Sanwo-Olu described the commissioning as a “thank you” gift for the electorate in Ikorodu Division for turning out the second largest vote number that made his party, All Progressives Congress (APC), to win the last gubernatorial election. He said: “Today, we have come back to Ikorodu Division to show our appreciation and say big ‘Thank You’ to Ikorodu residents for keeping faith with our Government. This town has been good to our party with its outstanding voters’ support during elections. What else can we do to demonstrate our appreciation other than to come to this important base of Lagos heritage and hand over a gift of infrastructure that will bring huge benefits to the people. “The commissioning of Oba Sekumade Road and the rehabilitation of T.O.S Benson Road point to another demonstration of what purposeful governance is all about. These projects reflect our commitment to delivering dividends of democracy and ensuring that development touches every nook and cranny of Lagos. These projects are strategic to strengthen various interventions initiated to improve traffic management on this axis. The hardship being experienced by drivers has been resolved, as we have enhanced connectivity and reduced journey time.” Sanwo-Olu said the Ikorodu Division would further reap more infrastructure benefits during his second term, stressing that the State Government had gotten the assurance of contractors to accelerate construction work on other infrastructure projects being constructed in the area. The Governor particularly mentioned the ongoing construction of Agric-Isawo Road, which the contractor had pushed to 60 per cent completion. He pledged there would be an improvement in the pace of work on the Ewu Elepe-Gberigbe Road, Igbogbo-Bola Ahmed Tinubu Road and Adamo-Agunfoye Road construction. He also charged Lagos State Public Works Corporation to race up the work on Igbogbo-Baiyeku Road to improve connectivity within the axis. Sanwo-Olu said the traffic interchange being developed at Ita Elewa Roundabout will change the transportation landscape of Ikorodu when completed. The project, currently at 55 per cent completion, will open a new BRT corridor within Ikorodu. He said: “What we are about is ensuring that the next four years come with bigger dividends delivered faster than we have done in our first tenure. There will be accelerated development across the city in the next dispensation. Ikorodu is part of the Greater Lagos that is rising. “In the next couple of months, we will be doing groundbreaking for the Fourth Mainland Bridge, which will cut across major sections on Sagamu-Ikorodu Expressway before finally opening to Lagos Ibadan Expressway. We are committed to delivering this project in our second term to completely open Ikorodu to the world.” Special Adviser to the Governor on Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Aramide Adeyoye said the upgrade of Oba Sekumade Road to a rigid pavement dual carriageway did not only solve traffic problems experienced on the highway but also solved flooding issues threatening adjoining residential communities. She said the State Government’s insistence on sustainable infrastructure, adequate drainage channels, and quality lighting facilities on the road underscored the Sanwo-Olu administration's commitment to high standards. “I believe that with the rehabilitation and upgrade of this road, the challenge of flooding and inadequate capacity will now become a thing of the past. This in turn will also translate into the improved free flow of traffic and a much-needed reduction in travel time for the business owners in the area and the motoring public at large,” she said. The Sekumade of Ipakodo, Oba Bashiru Shotonwa, described the development as ”historic”, noting that the road remained significant for the socio-economic development of Ikorodu. The traditional ruler said the road condition worsened due to the influx of manufacturing companies and residential development, which mounted pressure on its usage. “Mr Governor, by fulfilling your promise to us today, you have written your name in gold in the history of Ipakodo. We will continue to remember your name for good,” Oba Shotonwa said. The member representing Ikorodu II in the House of Assembly, Hon. Sanai Agunbiade, said the huge votes turned out from Ikorodu were to reciprocate the Governor’s gesture towards renewing infrastructure in the town. The lawmaker said the rehabilitation of TOS Benson Road was the icing on the cake, as it was not part of the original project. “These roads have brought huge relief to commuters on this axis and we can now say goodbye to flooding of our streets,” Agunbiade said.
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31 Mar 2023
A BIRTHDAY MESSAGE TO REP. BABAJIMI BENSON @51 – AAREBIRIN HON. (DR) PRINCESS FOLASHADE OLABANJI-OBA ®™√ INN Nigeria © storage emulated 0 pictures comica cartoon16802081302428546904937909230365 The National Chairman of the Association of Local Government Vice-Chairmen of Nigeria, and Executive Vice-Chairman of Ikorodu Local Government, Aarebirin Honourable (Dr) Princess Folashade Olabanji-Oba has joined well-wishers in Ikorodu division and around the world to extend her message of goodwill to Ikorodu Federal Lawmaker, Rep. Babajimi Benson, MHR on his 51st birthday celebration. Folashade-Oba, Global Director General of the Asiwaju Distinguished Ambassadors Movement (ADAM), praised Rep. Benson for his poise stamina, forthrightness and perseverance in providing outstanding leadership not only in Ikorodu Federal Constituency but in all of Lagos State. In the statement handed out to Ikorodu News Network (INN) on the 30th of March 2023, Folashade-Oba referred to JB as a true patriot, who has contributed so much to the growth of his entire constituents, making realistic the dividends of democracy. She continued, "JB!, your actions inspire us (your admirers) to dream more, learn more, do more and become more". "Your selfless service to the good people of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, culminating with your plethora of feats in both your private and public life readily comes to mind at a time like this". "Dear JB!, You are a political colossus who will continue to be of impact not only to us within the confines of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, but also to the Nigerian political landscape for many more years to come". "As you mark your 51st birthday celebration, I wish you more years of sound health, composure and distinction, as you rejoice". "And I pray that God will enrich you with more of his divine wisdom, knowledge, direction and fruitfulness in all of your endeavours". "Happy birthday!, to Honourable Babajimi Adegoke Benson, MHR, the Julius Berger of Ikorodu division. Continue to rise in all you do, Sir!" Folashade-Oba asserted.
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A BIRTHDAY MESSAGE TO REP. BABAJIMI BENSON @51 – AAREBIRIN HON. (DR) PRINCESS FOLASHADE OLABANJI-OBA ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

30 Mar 2023
SANWO-OLU, HAMZAT, OBASA, ASSEMBLY MEMBER-ELECTS RECEIVE INEC CERTIFIED OF RETURN ®™√ INN Nigeria © 908798881292259822647832470 The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-olu received his certificate of Return from the Independence Electoral Commission, INEC Today, 30th March 2023. Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, Lagos Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa and other Lagos State House of Assembly Member-Elects also received their Certificate of Return from the Election umpire. According to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, "It is a great honour to receive my Certificate of Return from INEC today. I am deeply grateful to the people of Lagos State for their overwhelming support and trust in my leadership. "I want to thank the entire team that worked tirelessly during the campaign and the good people of Lagos for their unwavering support." "This Certificate of Return belongs to all of us, and together we will take Lagos to greater heights. "I want to reiterate my commitment to serving the people of Lagos with integrity, transparency and dedication. "The task ahead is daunting, but with your support and cooperation, we can achieve great things. Sanwo-Olu urged."
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30 Mar 2023
PHOTOS AS SPEAKER OBASA, LAWMAKERS GET CERTIFICATE OF RETURN, LEGISLATORS THANK LAGOSIANS FOR MANDATE ®™√ INN Nigeria © 94o3k3kkekem4170277452452899701 The Speaker of the Lagos Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa and other lawmakers-elect received their Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday promising to ensure a greater Lagos at the 10th Assembly. "On behalf of my colleagues, we will continue to build on the success of the current Assembly when we resume for the 10th Assembly. We want to assure Lagosians that we will continue to make laws and pass motions and resolutions that will bring progress to Lagos and protect the interests of residents. "That's the assurance that I have from the 39 other members-elect," Dr Obasa told journalists at the event which had Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat in attendance. A total of 38 lawmakers-elect from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and two from the opposition received their Certificate of Return. The Speaker thanked his constituents in Agege and Lagosians for their support for the APC. "I thank my people in Agege for their consistency, loyalty and support at all times. And to Lagosians, we say thank you. At least APC has 38 lawmakers-elect out of the 40 for the House of Assembly. We have three senatorial seats and a whole lot in the House of Representatives. We are very happy about this and have reasons to thank Lagosians. "We are going to support the Governor in his assignments to bring growth and progress to Lagos State as well as protect the lives and property of our people. However, supporting the executive arm does not mean we are going to compromise or abandon our constitutionally guaranteed responsibilities," Obasa said. He expressed optimism that Lagos will benefit from the centre in the next administration because "we have a President-elect that we all have absolute confidence in and who had done very well in Lagos State with a good track record. "We are sure that with him, many of our national challenges would be resolved because he has the capacity and knowledge to deliver. I do not doubt in my mind about it."
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PHOTOS AS SPEAKER OBASA, LAWMAKERS GET CERTIFICATE OF RETURN, LEGISLATORS THANK LAGOSIANS FOR MANDATE ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

30 Mar 2023
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