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OVER 33 SCHOOLS IN LAGOS ATTENDED NACAF’S 2ND EDITION, CELEBRATES CHILDREN’S DAY AT IKORODU MUSICAL VILLAGE IN GRAND STYLE ®™√ INN Nigeria © 89ouugjjo8113317836722219486 The 2nd Edition of the Nigeria Children Arts and Cultural Festival (NACAF) was held on Children's Day May 29th 2023. The event took place at Ikorodu Musical Village along Oke Ota-Ona Road, with students from schools across Lagos State gracing the auspicious occasion. Despite the windy and rainy day, the venue was packed to its brim with students representing their academy with varieties of unique attire. The event was organised by Lagos's foremost Art collection centre, Oshodi Arts Gallery (based in Ikorodu). Television Drama/comedy legend, Abiodun Ayoyinka aka Papa Ajasco took students by surprise, making his presence felt to commemorate the children. Executive Chairman of Ijede LCDA, Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo-Alogba, Represented by the Vice-Chairman, Hon. Femi Kareem guided the students on effective ways to use social media, while the Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Kazeem Alogba was also present to engage the pupils on Law and Order. The program also featured top-ranking representatives from the National Agency For Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Nigerian Fire Service, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the National Legion, taking turns to orientate students on topics like; Child Abuse, Child Security Tips, Domestic Fire Emergency Response, Avoiding Peer Pressures and more. Addressing guests and schools to the occasion, Dr Oshodi Seyi Paul, CEO of Oshodi Arts Gallery, underscored the essence of the Nigeria Children and Arts Cultural Festival (NACAF), as an event, positioned to celebrate students across Lagos State and Nigeria in general. In 2022, the 1st edition was a 2-day event, held at the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) in Ikorodu, but according to Dr Oshodi Paul, the 2nd edition was shifted to Ikorodu Musical Village for a one-day spectacle, due to its growing popularity and volume of participating schools. He explained further, "We have discovered that children crave to celebrate their intellectual growth, capacity and creativity, that's why NACAF is digging into their numerous gifts to applaud them annually". "Children are the pride of every Nation, and NACAF, to uncover the hidden potentials of our future leaders is poised to unveil the skillset and proficiency of our children, through Arts and Creativity". "Despite the cold weather and heavy downpour, our schools did not flinch to come out for this celebration, that is why I want to sincerely thank all school students and administrators in attendance today, for making this second edition a successful one" Dr Oshodi asserted. Cultural dance and contemporary demonstration were on full display, showcased at the event, culminating with special games which attracted cash gifts to the learners. The high point of the event was a special Match parade as schools exemplified their banners and saluted dignitaries. In all, Over 33 schools attended the memorable event, which was well received by parents who were also in attendance. Schools include; Comfortville School, Diagold School, Netta first school, Shallenville School, Vast treasure school, Samflo School, Chris will school, Majority choice school, Lograc School, Laplu belle seed school, Standard Foundation, Decent comprehensive school, Top Success, K success, White hall school, and Saphir private school. Also; Crown best school, Raodah School, Uncle bayus school, The great path school, Silver ray school, Matpav shinning school, Ever great school, Debarms School, Leading child school, Unique Prella, Crown success school, Great square school, Divine gold school, Fransreb school, Dolafied school and Mercylad school, all attended the program. A certificate of Participation was subsequently presented to all institutes in attendance.
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OVER 33 SCHOOLS IN LAGOS ATTENDED NACAF’S 2ND EDITION, CELEBRATES CHILDREN’S DAY AT IKORODU MUSICAL VILLAGE IN GRAND STYLE ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

30 May 2023
TCCG FC GAINS 10 POINTS, SECURES 3RD SPOT IN ONGOING NATIONWIDE LEAGUE ONE TABLE ®™√ INN Nigeria © storage emulated 0 pictures comica cartoon16842132263493501244144954627806 As the Nationwide League One game heats up, the True Covenant Church of God Football Club (TCCG FC) is presently holding the 3rd spot on the tournament table with 10 points. With four games played, the Lagos-based football club, owned by the True Covenant Church of God, has scored 9 goals so far, defeating 3 clubs and drawing one. Relating the updates to Ikorodu News Network (INN), the Youngest Bishop in Nigeria (Prophet Olufemi Otusanya Omomajemu), founder of the club, explained that his team is performing extraordinarily this season. "I appreciate God for our positive start-up to this season and am confident we're going to make a strong statement with our result-driven performances". "In our first game, we drew with Crime Fighters FC with 2 goals in all. Picking up steam on our second game, we trashed Zenith Imperio by 3 goals to 1". "In our 3rd game at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Admiralty Navy town Ojo, we defeated Sporting Lagos FC by 2 goals to 1, and afterwards we toppled Valliant FC by same 2 goals to 1 margin, given us the 3rd spot on the league table," He said. According to Bishop Omomajemu, TCCG FC is currently training and slated to play another club, Spartan FC at the Legacy Pitch in Surulere on the 16th of May 2023.
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16 May 2023
2023 ELECTIONS: BISHOP OMOMAJEMU ENDORSE GOVERNOR SANWO-OLU FOR 2ND TERM, HIGHLIGHTS HIS FEATS ®™√ INN Nigeria © 999orkkkwkaja7E21303998558465356719. The founder of the True Covenant Church of God, Bishop Festus Olufemi Otusanya, better known as Omomajemu has endorsed the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu for a second term in office. The youngest bishop in a message to Ikorodu News Network (INN) on the 8th of March 2023 disclosed that Sanwo-Olu is a leader that hears the cries of the people, and acts accordingly to ameliorate the people's discomforts. According to Omomajemu, Governor Sanwo-Olu has performed well in less than 4years, putting aside his code of conduct most times in order to make Lagosians happy. He later called on youths and adults to re-elect Sanwo-Olu for continuity in Lagos State, adding that the State is improving on a yearly basis. Furthermore, Omomajemu, who's also the president of the Youth Platform Africa, told Ikorodu News Network (INN) that his movement has also officially endorsed the Governor, citing his numerous measures to partner with youths under his administration. He continued, "In our last conference, we unanimously gave our endorsement to Governor Sanwo-Olu, because we can see his track record, which in the case of other candidates in the gubernatorial race, we don't know what they've done to warrant them becoming governor of the centre of excellence State". "I am confident that come on the 18th of March, Sanwo-Olu will be victorious" Omomajemu asserted. WHAT HAS SANWO-OLU DONE? COMPLETED/COMMISSIONED ROADS • Completed and commissioned 34 roads at Kosofe, Somolu, Victoria Island and Ikoyi • Completed and commissioned 384-capacity multi-level car park at Onikan, Lagos. • Flagged off the construction of 3.89-kilometre-long Ojota-Opebi link Bridge • Completed and commissioned 3 network of roads at Oniru, Victoria Island . • Completed and commissioned Ikoyi network of roads - Mac Donald road/Lateef Jakande Roads, Milverton Road and Thompson Avenue in Ikoyi, Eti Osa Local Government. • Completed and commissioned Ijede Road Phase 1 in Ikorodu • Completed and commissioned1.4 km flyover and dual carriageway Pen-Cinema Bridge, Agege • Completed and commissioned Tedi-Muwo Link Bridge, Lagos-Ogun boundary Roads in Alimosho and Agbado-Oke–Odo access roads • Completed and commissioned 31 network of Roads in Ojokoro Local Council Development Area . • Completed and commissioned the 13.68 kilometers Oshodi-Abule-Egba BRT corridor. • Reconfigured 6 Junction/Roundabouts - Allen, Ikotun, Maryland, Lekki and Ajah . • Did 110 palliatives and 361 sectional rehabilitations on Roads across the State. • 650 inner roads were rehabilitated by the Lagos State Public Works Corporation Ongoing (Major) • Lekki-Epe Expressway • Agric-Isawo Road, Ikorodu • Bola Tinubu-Igbogbo-Imota Road • Oba Sekumade Road, Ipakodo, Ikorodu • Itamaga to Ewu Elepe town • Construction of 22 Bus Shelters • Regeneration of GRA, Ikeja. INTER-MODAL TRANSPORTATION Rail • Acquired 10-Car intra-city Metropolitan speed trains for the 37km Lagos Red Line project • Compensated 263 residents af fected by Red Rail Line project right of way. • Completed the 380-metre-long sea crossing bridge component of the Lagos Blue Line Rail spanning Mile 2 to Marina. • Flag off the Lagos Red Line Rail Mass track sharing with the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC). The ground breaking ceremony was performed by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on April 15, 2021. Road • Launched LagRide with 1,000 units of Sport Utility Vehicles • Commissioned 4 Bus Terminals - Mafoluku, Yaba, Oyingbo and Ajah • Completed 78 bus shelters/bus depots while 22 are ongoing. • Reconfigured 6 Junctions/Roundabouts – Allen, Ikotun, Lekki I & II, and Ajah • Employed 1,300 LASTMA ofsficers to manage traffic • Deployed traffic lights and CCTV cameras in strategic places in the State • Delivered 14 new BRT stations • Launched 500 units of First and Last Mile (FLM) buses as alternative means of transportation in addressing the security threat constituted by commercial motorcycles, popularly known as 'okada'. • Injected 560 high-medium capacity buses for standard routes • Lagos Bus Service Limited (LBSL) celebrated the 10 million passenger ridership as an unprecedented landmark achievement. By March 2022, the total number of passengers transported was 20,024,985. • 700 jobs were created for Lagosians via LBSL operations. Water • LAGFERRY now operates on 21 boats; 8 new boats were inaugurated by Mr. Governor on 6th February, 2020, while 7 new ones were added to the fleet on June 22nd, 2021. • LAGFERRY now has a total of 12 boats and 1 barge. • The Agency recorded the milestone of ferrying 60,000th passengers on the 30th June, 2020. • It ferried 100,000th passenger on the 7th September, 2020. • It also ferried over 500,000 passengers between February 2020 and March 2022. • It began operations from 2 new routes of Bayeku–Oke-Ira Nla – Badore and Ilaje Bariga–Victoria Island – Falomo – CMS/Marina – Ebute Ero. • Successfully moved 41,040 trucks from Mile 2 terminal between January and December 2020. • 284 jobs created. CONSTRUCTION OF JETTIES • Apa, Badagry75.4% completed • V1P Chalet, Badagry 81.5% completed • Isalu, Ajido, Badagry 80% completed • Ilado Amuwo Odofin 79.82% completed • Ilashe, Amuwo-Odofin 100% completed • Ito Omu Epe100% completed • Of fin, Ikorodu 100% completed • Takwa Bay Eti Osa 80% completed • Ijede Waterfront, Ikorodu35% completed • Marina Waterfront, BadagryBrand new SUVs given TO 13 outstanding teachers and school administrators on Wednesday, June 28, 2022100% completed • Oke- Ira Nla, Eti-Osa 60% completed • Liverpool, Apapa 100% completed • Ebute-Ero, Lagos Island 40% completed • Mile 252% completed • Ijegun –Egba, Amuwo-Odofin100% completed CONSTRUCTION & REHABILITATION OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS • Brand new SUVs given TO 13 outstanding teachers and school administrators on Wednesday, June 28, 2022 • Commissioned a containerised 12-classroom block with facilities such as an interactive touch screen, mini football pitch and a multi-sports court at the Vetland Junior Grammar School, Ojokoro on Wednesday, June 28, 2022. • Built and commissioned 18-classroom school, recreational facilities in Elemoro Junior Secondary School, Ibeju-Lekki axis of the State. • Commissioned 180-bed hostel, block of classrooms, others at Model College Igbokuta • Upgraded 2 higher institutions to Universities • Constructed 4,000 flats for the staff of Lagos State University . • 243 public secondary schools' libraries were renovated and digitized. • Recruited 1,000 public secondary school teachers. • Over 1,097 school projects are being undertaken by the Sanwo-Olu administration. • Comprehensive upgrade of 970 public primary and secondary schools. • Supplied 86,000 dual furniture sets to 775 public schools • Constructed 70 new school buildings • Renovated 197 public schools across the State. • Built 8 new hostel blocks in the State-owned boarding schools. • Provided 1,400 hostel beds for Lagos Model Colleges. • Constructed 8 watch Towers with alarm Bells and perimeter fences in Model Colleges. • 300 classrooms to be delivered in public secondary schools. • Renovated 5 libraries Epe, Badagry, Eti-Osa, Amuwo-Odofin and Ikorodu • Completed and delivered LASU students' Arcade • Embarked on the construction of 8,272-bed for LASU students • Provided 450,000 pupils with e-learning devices • 18,000 teachers were trained under EKO EXCEL • Rehabilitated 71 blocks of classrooms • 92 public primary schools undergoing various stages of rehabilitation. • Provided 61,000 units of single-dual composite furniture for secondary schools. • Provided 87,000 units of single-dual for primary school pupils spread across the six education districts. • Construction, renovation and rehabilitation of 71 blocks of classrooms and hostels across the Education Districts in the state. SOCIAL/ECONOMIC INTERVENTIONS • 300 youths were trained in aquaculture and poultry farming • 280 youths were trained in solar fam construction • 1,050 rural women received intensive training in boosting outputs in agricultural production and the beneficiaries were given equal access to markets. • Supported 2,704 Lagos residents whose means of livelihood had been disrupted by Coronavirus pandemic. • 500 women assisted with N20, 000.00 each through Rural Women Grants from the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Af fairs. • 1,050 women agricultural training for rural women on cultivation of vegetables, cassava planting and cultivation, garri processing and other arable crops • 250 women trained through an empowerment workshop on intercrop of maize and cassava with demonstration plots for practical knowledge. • Over 6,000 graduates yearly from the 19 Skill Acquisition Centres across the state. • Supported 18 outstanding students from the Skill Acquisition Centres with N100,000.00 in 2019 • Produced 500,000 face masks for public use during the pandemic. • Empowered over 1,000 residents at the third Phase of the Mega Empowerment programme. • Empowered 1,050 vulnerable women and indigent residents in the State with various working tools. • Organized a Mentorship seminar for over 1,000 Youths on the theme : “AGRICPRENEUR: Strategy for Wealth Creation”. • Empowered 600 women with ingenious business ideas to the tune of N4billion through the Lagos State Employment Fund W-Initiative in collaboration with Access Bank Plc to empower Lagosians. • Empowered 200 household heads for orphans and vulnerable children in the State with various skills and tools. • Provided COVID-19 palliatives for 500 Persons Living With Disabilities (PLWD). • Empowered 200 household heads from the 55 registered groups of people living with HIV/AIDS. • Various amounts of money were given to several vulnerable families, including those of parents of quadruplets. • 51,514 graduates applied for the Graduate Internship programme designed to expose interns to hands-on work experience. • Over 1,932 companies indicated interest to take on the interns after their trainings. • 4,736 applicants attempted the online Assessment Test. • Distributed 12,000 COVID-19 relief packages to Tradesmen and Artisans in the State to cushion the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic. • Trained 500 unemployed youths in soft skills and job interview programme. • Trained 280 unemployed youths for global certification on solar farm construction technology for the supply of electricity in Nigeria. • Trained 250 residents in an entrepreneurship-mentorship programme • Empowered 225 military of ficers' wives • Empowered 200 people Living With Disabilities • Organised a forum for women across the 57 Local Governments and Local Council Development Areas in the State with a view to enhancing their productivity and economic growth. • Strengthened alliance with 200 representatives from various women-focused NGOs in the state, as part of ef forts to alleviate the economic plight of women residents in the State • Trained 150 small scale business owners in digital marketing • Over 1,000 indigent residents benefitted from the State's mega empowerment programme starter packs, which include Grinding Machines, Barbing Tools, Hair Dryers, Sewing Machines and Android Phones • Rescued 48,000 households from poverty through various social intervention programmes under which women got cash transfers and acquired skills. • Trained 2,000 Tradesmen and Artisans . • 21, 262 residents benefitted from the 1st, 2nd and 3rd tranches of the conditional Cash Transfer Payment Exercise. • Rescued 3,041 beggars/destitute/mentally challenged people and street children were taken off the streets. • 178 street children were re-integrated back to the society after undergoing various interventions. • 95 senior citizens benefitted from the services rendered in the state- owned Old People's Home, Yaba. • 814 children benefitted from vocational training, reformation, behavioural modification, psycho-socio therapy, re-integration, empowerment and scholarships to higher institutions of learning . • 9,865 Civil Servants retirees paid N38billion • N585million paid to the families of deceased public servants as insurance benefits. • 1,140 persons benefitted from Free Digital entrepreneurship training LAGOS STATE EMPLOYMENT TRUST FUND (LSETF) MSME Programmes • Supported 3,673 businesses with N1.156billion and a plethora of interventions including, grants, mentorship, business advisory, and capacity building as well market access opportunities. • Supported 1, 835 businesses with NGN939.97million and saved a total of 10,005 direct jobs 40,020 indirect jobs via the MSME Recovery Fund, an intervention programme to cushion the ef fects of the COVID-19 pandemic and End SARS protests on businesses. • Introduced the Lagos Economic Acceleration Programme to reduce the ef fect of the COVID-19 pandemic on small businesses. • Initiated the N5billion EduFund in partnership with First Bank and EdFin MFB. • Set up a N1billion fund targeted at businesses in the tourism, hospitality, entertainment, arts and culture sectors – both loans and grants. • Introduced a N1billion Agriculture Value Chain Fund targeted at businesses that operate within the Agric value chain. • Initiated the LSESP to address the labour skill gap and unemployment problems. • Trained 5,908 and placed 706 in jobs in partnership with, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and United States African Development Fund (USADF), Microsoft, Coursera. • Supported 152 businesses and persons in the tech eco-system under the Lagos Innovate programme. • Issued 54 workspace vouchers under the workspace voucher programme which targets early-stage start-ups. • Trained 78 persons and placed 12 under the Talent Development Programme (TDP) -a student loan programme aimed at training young persons in tech skills and placing them in employment. HOUSING • HOUSING: Unveiled and handed over 48 units of Greater Lagos LBIC Apartments in Ogba-Ijaiye, Pen-Cinema of Agege, on Wednesday, June 28, 2022 • Completed and commissioned 480-unit housing project in Ibeshe, Ikorodu. • Completed and commissioned 774 housing units LagosHOMS, Sangotedo Phase 1. • Completed and commissioned 100 housing units in Ikate, Lekki, Lagos. • Completed and commissioned the 360 home units, comprising 120-units home in Igbogbo in the Ikorodu. • Inaugurated 252 home units, Idale, Badagry • Commissioned 84 home units in LagosHoms Lekki, Phase 2. • Commissioned the 132 home units (88 home units and 44 home units of 3-bedroom apartments respectively) at the BRF Housing Estate, Iponri, Surulere. • Completed and commissioned 120 units Courtland Villas, Igbokushu, Lekki. • Handed over apartment keys to 492 beneficiaries of the Lateef Kayode Jakande Housing Estate, Igando. • Completed 360 housing units at Igbogbo in Ikorodu. • Completed 660 housing units at Odo-Onosa-Ayandelu Housing Scheme in Agbowa LCDA. HEALTH • Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) inaugurated new centres at Ikorodu, Ikotun and Epe. • 563,210 Lagosians covered under the Health Insurance Scheme • Established 10 Triage and Oxygen centres • 5,963 pupils in 30 schools benefitted from the BOSKOH health programme • Commenced the administration of the COVID-19 Moderna vaccine in 183 designated centres • As part of efforts to tackle the third wave of Coronavirus, 10 COVID-19 Oxygen Treatment and Sample Collection Centres as well as 20 Local Government Area (LGA) Based Sample Collection Sites were activated. • Completed and commissioned Mother and Child Center (MCC), Epe. • Completed and commissioned Eti-Osa Mother and Child Center (MCC), Ajah. • Completed and commissioned Mother and Child Center (MCC), Badagry. • Inaugurated Mother and Child Centers (MCCs), Igando. • Reconstruction of the New Massey's Street Children's Hospital is ongoing. When completed, it will be the biggest Children's Hospital in Africa. • Comprehensive renovation of public health facilities ongoing at: ✓ Ebute-Meta Health Centre ✓ Harvey Road Health Centre ✓ General Hospital, Odan, Lagos. ✓ General Hospital, Isolo ✓ Ketu-Ejirin Health Centre. • Revamped the Jigi Bola initiative across all LGs and LCDAs in the state • Ongoing health facility projects: ✓ Permanent 300 Bed Isolation Centre, Yaba, ✓ Infectious Disease Centre, Yaba ✓ Infectious Diseases Research Institute, Yaba. ✓ Doctors' Quarters at Yaba and Gbagada • Supported 15 families of persons living with cerebral palsy and Down syndrome with the financial assistance of N1million to N2.5million each • Activated one Oxygen Plant at Yaba for COVID-19 • Established 10 Tri and Oxygen Centres • 1,417 residents successfully had pediatric eye surgery, adult eye surgery, pediatric surgery, dental surgery, orthopedic surgery and Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) surgery through the initiative. ENVIRONMENTAL REGENERATION • Acquired 102 compactor trucks • 100 double dino bins were locally assembled for the use of Lagos Waste Management Agency • 96 primary drainage channels were cleared across the State. • 222 secondary channels were also worked on, out of which 146 have been completed while 76 are ongoing. • 215 vehicles were impounded and 98 people were arrested and prosecuted in the clean-up exercise of Ikoyi/Victoria Island. Some of the areas cleaned up include Ahmadu Bello Way, Kofo-Abayomi, Amodu Ojikutu, Idowu Taylor, Sanusi Fafunwa, Gerrard Road, Karimu Ikotun, Awolowo Road, Bishop Aboyade Cole amongst others. • 38 vehicles were impounded in the Obalende axis, and 42 people were arrested at Odo Street, Ojo Street, Obalende Road, Passport Road, and Kef fi Road while Outer Marina, Mcwean Bridge, Muson Centre, Flag Staff House, Police AIG Zone 2 Office Road, Onikan amongst others have been cleaned. • Completed and commissioned Dr Oluyomi Abayomi Finnish Recreational Park, Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos • LAWMA Academy was inaugurated to promote environmental cleanliness. • The Olusosun Dumpsite was expanded to 42 acres to accommodate more waste and ensure that trucks can have a quicker turnaround time. • Completed and commissioned a Resource Centre at the Olusosun dumpsite to enhance the capacity of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) to collect recyclable materials. • LAWMA began a Lagos at 4 am programme that is aimed at stemming the tide of indiscriminate waste disposal across the metropolis. • LAWMA acquired a Briquette facility, which can process about 1,700 kg of sawdust per hour, in Agbowa (Ikorodu division). • LAWMA launched the Lagos State Blue Box Recycling at the Simpson Transfer Loading Station, Lagos Island. FOOD SECURITY • 32-metric tons per hour rice mill nearing completion • Empowers 190 youths, women in fish cage culture • Unveiled 5-year food security roadmap • Generated 12,350 jobs and empowers 17,469 direct and indirect beneficiaries through the Lagos State Agro-Processing, Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support (APPEALS) • 300 farmers benefitted from the 2021 Agric Value Chains scheme • supported 20 clusters of Ofada rice farmers with modern technology and necessary support through the Lagos State Agro-Processing, Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support (APPEALS) • Initiated 500 Hectares of Rice Farm Technology Intervention project. • Trained 97 Senior Secondary School Agricultural Science students, Agricultural Science teachers and Education Desk Officers under the 2021 Agricultural Summer School Programme. • 879 farmers and Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) benefited from the Lagos Agro-Processing, Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support (APPEALS) Project. • Began the rehabilitation of its coconut belt in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). This is to create over 500,000 job opportunities and wealth, through training, capacity building and empowerment of youths and women in the coconut value chain. • N7.9million transaction done at the maiden Eko-City Farmers' Market • Trained 575 women and youths, comprising 240 in aquaculture, 300 in poultry, and 35, under the APPEALS project in rice farming. • 250,000 jobs to be generated via the State's integrated rice mill at Imota. • The State provided needed support for the production of about 335,000 loaves of bread under the Eko Coconut Bread initiative. • Established a semi-mechanized abattoir in Oko-Oba in collaboration with the private sector. TOURISM/ENTERTAINMENT • Disbursed N200million as loan to 37 Nigerian film-makers • Completed and commissioned the New Glover Hall, Lagos • Reconstruction of J.K Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture, Onikan, Lagos at an advanced stage of completion. • Renovated 9 youth centres in Lagos Island, Badagry, Ikeja, Magodo, Abesan, Akowonjo, Ikorodu, Epe, and Isheri-Magodo • Construction of Film City on 100 hectares of land at Ejirin in Epe Local Government Area is on course. • Completed the four state theatres in Epe, Badagry, Ikeja and Igando. • Instituted N1 billion tourism palliative for operatives of the sector to cushion the effect of COVID-19 on their businesses. • Held virtual entertainment in compliance with Covid-19 protocols. Some of the events held during this period include the Digital Lagos Party, Lagos Virtual Ileya Concert, and Independence Day Eve 12 hours of entertainment as well as the hybrid version of the Y2020 World Tourism Day. • Partnered with two private firms to train 1,480 creative practitioners in digital filmmaking, documentary, fashion, arts and crafts etc. under an initiative tagged Lagos State Creative Industry Initiative (LACI) • Completed and fully furnished the Glover Memorial Hall. The keys to the edifice were finally handed to the Facility Manager engaged to manage the Hall. • Partnered with Ebony Life Place on the 'Eko Culture Series' initiative. JUSTICE • Completed 3 Police Post in Ise, Elemoro and Ilashe • Completed Christopher Olatunde Segun High and Magistrate Courthouse, Badore, Ajah • Completed and inaugurated 4 new offices of the Citizens Mediation Centre (CMC) at Ojo LG, Iba, Alimosho and Ijede .Completed the renovation of the library at the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, Yaba. • Provision of standard Police interview room with recording equipment at the Lagos State Police Command, Ikeja • Construction of Administrative block, Police Area Command, Elemoro, Ibeju-Lekki (Phase II) • Construction of Administrative block, Police Area Command, Idimu (Phase II) • Construction of Administrative block, Police Area Command, Elemoro, Ibeju-Lekki (Phase III) • Construction of Combined High/Magistrate Courts, Igando • Construction of Citizens' Mediation Centre (CMC) and Office of the Public Defender (OPD) in Alimosho LG (status: 75%) • Construction of Combined High/Magistrate Courts, Imota • Establishment of Forensic Toxicology and Chemistry Section and Enhancement of Security and other sections of Lagos State DNA & Forensic Centre: Phase 2 by Turnkey Project SECURITY/EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT • Donated security equipment worth billions of naira to the police: ✓ 180 patrol vehicles ✓ 200 patrol motorcycles ✓ 4-high capacity troupe carriers ✓ 2 anti-riot canon vehicles ✓ armoured personnel carriers ✓ 1,000 security gadgets • Commissioned the Emergency Security Regional Centre, Epe • Employed 100 fire-fighters+ Completed and Commissioned hundreds of roads in Lagos State. Intermodal Transportation Rail Constructions of Jetties in BADAGRY, AMUWO ODOFIN, EPE, ETI OSA, IJEDE, MARINA WATERFRONT, EBUTE ERO, IJEGUN- EGBA etc, Some are completed and the remaining are close to completion. Construction and Rehabilitation of Public Schools. Youth empowerments Women Empowerment Skill acquisition programmes in all local governments in Lagos Sports projects in all local governments to support the future of the youths that are involved in different sports in Nigeria.
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9 Mar 2023

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RE: DON’T ARREST ANY MOTORIST, SANWO-OLU WARNS LASTMA ®™√ INN Nigeria © fb img 16863785586661705408803098953377 The attention of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has been drawn to the recurring fake news circulating on social media, purported to have been said by the Governor of Lagos State Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu that, "Henceforth no LASTMA Officials should arrest any motorist, either commercial or private. LASTMA must manage traffic and not arrest". A statement released by the Director, of the Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, Mr Adebayo Taofiq said the General Manager of the Agency, Mr Bolaji Oreagba had previously debunked the fake online news which had alleged that LASTMA Officials were banned from arresting motorists who flout the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law, 2018. Mr Oreagba explained that the false report, which is the handiwork of faceless mischief makers, has been repeatedly circulated online since February 2020 despite being severally refuted by the management of LASTMA. He warned Lagosians, especially motorists, to be wary of online reports aimed at causing chaos and mischief within the society. "I wonder why some individuals choose to always mislead others to contravene the traffic law of the State as amended by the State House of Assembly in 2018", he noted. General Manager hinted that part of the Agency's responsibility is to uphold and enforce the traffic laws of the State, maintaining that the officers and men of LASTMA will not hesitate to enforce those laws whenever violated to transform the State's transportation system towards ensuring the free flow of traffic and reducing road accidents. According to him, "The motoring public is advised to ignore and disregard all fake news circulated by faceless individuals and designed to lead them into breaking the traffic law of the State". He stated further that all working ethics of the Authority, including its operations, are being regulated by the State's Laws. General Manager confirmed that the Agency is currently operating with modern technological innovations in addressing traffic challenges by equipping traffic management personnel with new hand-held Traffic Management Solution (TMS) devices that capture real-time traffic violations on the road, in addition to a signalised intersection and junction improvement. While thanking all road users for their support and cooperation with LASTMA which has culminated in the reduction in travel time, Oreagba, however, advised motorists to call any of the Agency's hotlines (08100565860, 08129928503 & 08129928597) for any inquiry or clarification on the activities of the Agency.
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10 Jun 2023
LAGOS COLLEGE OF HEALTH OPENS ADMISSION FOR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ®™√ INN Nigeria © lagos state college of health technology lascohet5732538820751409643 Lagos State College of Health Technology (LASCOHET) has commenced the process of accepting applications from qualified and interested persons for admission to study Diploma and Certificate Courses in different health fields for the year 2023/2024 Session. The Acting Provost of the College, Mrs Ayodele Rotimi made this known through the Registrar of the College, Mrs Morenikeji Shobajo, saying that the sale of application forms which started in April 2023 will close by mid-June 2023, while the sales of Late Application Forms start from 19th June – 7th July 2023. Rotimi added that the ‘Pen-On-Paper’ Entrance Examination will be held at the College premises on 13th – 14th July 2023, just as registration for the Computer Based Test (CBT) option is billed to hold between 3rd – 4th August 2023. She further stated that applicants can also apply for the National Diploma Programmes through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Examinations (JAMB) or Higher National Diploma Programmes through Direct Entry Examinations. Revealing that the entrance examination questions will cover English, Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, General Knowledge and Current Affairs, she listed the various Schools within the College as Environmental Health, Community Health, Complementary Health Sciences, Medical Laboratory, Health Information Management, Morbid Sciences, Pharmacy Technician and Biomedical Technology. The Acting Provost, therefore, advised interested applicants to call 08128461074 or send an e-mail to support@lascohet.edu.ng for any assistance on procedures for the 2023/2024 application for admission into the college or visit www.lascohet.com for online application.
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LAGOS COLLEGE OF HEALTH OPENS ADMISSION FOR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

10 Jun 2023
AYANGBURE OF IKORODU KINGDOM RECEIVES KICC FOUNDER, MATHEW ASHIMOLOWO, CHURCH PLANS TO PROVIDE 60 MILLION NAIRA WORTH OF MEDICAL AID AT IKORODU MEGA-CONVENTION ®™√ INN Nigeria © 9098uijggyuu424246991497298322 The Ayangbure of Ikorodu Kingdom, HRM, Oba Kabiru Adewale Shotobi, received the founder of Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC), Pastor Mathew Ashimolowo at his palace on the 8th of June 2023. Pastor Ashimolowo, who's also the President of Christ Compassion To The Rural World, paid a courtesy visit to the paramount ruler of the waterbed region in Lagos State, with plans to organise an international convention on the last quatre of 2023. Approximately 80 communities in the central axis of Ikorodu Central were fully represented at the palace, culminating with high chiefs, Ayangbure-in-council, and baales. Olori Abosede Kudirat Shotobi, wife of HRM, Sat by the side of the king as Ikorodu received the foremost clergyman. Welcoming the Founder and his delegates, Otunba Ayodele Elesho, special aid to the king, described the visit as a moment of joy to see Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo back in Ikorodu. He said, "We learnt that your missionary career started here in Ikorodu many years ago, and we're pleased to see God bringing you back, not only to see us but also to come and advance the Kingdom of God here". "From the information I've gathered, the International convention to be organised by KICC in Ikorodu is a pleasant and laudable idea, which we're looking forward to amassing with open arms". "We want to let you know that every assistance you need which the palace can provide, on behalf of the Ayangbure of Ikorodu Kingdom, Consider it done!" Otunba Elesho affirmed. Elesho also said that the palace will not just support the convention physically, but will also join the church in prayers to ensure the program ends up successful. Before speaking about the program, Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo reminded everyone that he had lived in Ikorodu 49years ago and left the waterbed region some 47years ago, adding that it's a great feeling to be able to come back, and this time with the good news of Jesus Christ to touch the city. Illustrating the program proper to the King and all present at the palace, Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo, said the assignment which is billed to undertake a major outreach in the Ikorodu division was placed in his heart by God after 3years of fervent prayers. According to him, the program which will run for 7 consecutive days will provide welfare packages to cater to 50,000 residents in Ikorodu. Food items, clothes and educational gadgets for students will also be disbursed during the week-long program. He continued, "Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC), during the program, will support 200-300 families requiring medical operations with free surgeries at Ikorodu General Hospital". "60 million naira worth of prescription drugs will be doled out to residents after people have been diagnosed to know the right medication needed". Pastor Matthew illustrated that the last Saturday of the program will be a medical affair where Igbogbo Stadium (the venue for the convention) will be converted into an open hospital to cater for health-challenged individuals. And on that same Saturday night, there will be a major evening crusade. "We're aware that Igbogbo Stadium is still under construction as we speak, but before coming here, we had a meeting with the Lagos State Government, and we've been told that the stadium will be completed by September, before the program set date (in November)". "Nigeria is at a crossroads and we're going through a lot of challenges, we must bring help, relief and blessing to the people in Ikorodu" Pastor Ashimolowo asserted Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo later presented 'The Power Of Positive Prayers', a book he authored that contains 15,000 prayer points to the King. His Royal Majesty, Oba Kabiru Adewale Shotobi, Ayangbure of Ikorodu Kingdom, in his speech, thanked Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo for coming to Ikorodu, calling the day remarkable. Oba Kabiru said though Pastor Ashimolowo found his way back to Ikorodu, He (the King) has been peeking to meet with the clergyman for quite some time. He continued, "When Pastor Adeboye, founder of the Redeem Christian Church of God came to Ikorodu for a special program, I requested he prayed for LASPOTECH to become a University, he did and it came to pass". "Later, when Pastor Folorunsho Kumuyi of Deeper Life Church visited Ikorodu for another special program, I requested he prayed for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu to become the next President of Nigeria, he did and today we have him as President". "For our dear Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo, I only have one request for him, he should pray for us that the next Governor of Lagos State should come from Ikorodu because we're long overdue for it". The King also suggested that the venue for the convention be shifted to LASUSTECH to have a bigger space. Pastor Ashimolowo subsequently gave reasons as to why the church decided to use Igbogbo Stadium. Oba Shotobi prayed for the church to continue to expand across the globe, adding that Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo should make KICC more visible in Ikorodu. Ikorodu Oga Development Association (IKODASS) Chairman, Mr Rotimi Erogbogbo gave the closing remarks by appreciating Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo for allowing God to direct him back to Ikorodu, asserting that the entire division will be gazing ahead to work with his positive course. Pastor Mathew Ashimolowo was accompanied by; Pastor Wole Oladiyun, Chief Mrs Folukemi Olusanya, Rev. Dr Janet Onaolapo, Rev. Jet Bankole, Dr Julie Emakpo, Commander Peter Olabode, Pst Ben Oyebanji, Rev. Dapo Taiwo, Pastor Ebenezer Olushola, Mugagi Olawole among others. The event will hold from the 6th to the 11th of November 2023.
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AYANGBURE OF IKORODU KINGDOM RECEIVES KICC FOUNDER, MATHEW ASHIMOLOWO, CHURCH PLANS TO PROVIDE 60 MILLION NAIRA WORTH OF MEDICAL AID AT IKORODU MEGA-CONVENTION ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

9 Jun 2023
SANWO-OLU APPOINTS SECRETARY TO STATE GOVERNMENT, CHIEF OF STAFF, DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF ®™√ INN Nigeria © storage emulated 0 pictures comica cartoon16862489345414017718612488717376 The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-olu Has Approved The Appointment Of Barr. ‘bimbo Salu-hundeyin, Ficmc, Mcarb, As The Secretary To The State Government (Ssg), Mr Tayo Ayinde As The Chief Of Staff And Mr Gboyega Shoyanwo As Deputy Chief Of Staff. A Statement Released By The Head Of Service, Mr Hakeem Muri-okunola Said Barr. ‘bimbo Salu-hundeyin, An Erudite, Experienced Barrister And Solicitor Of The Supreme Court Of Nigeria Has Over Three Decades of Experience At The Bar. Muri-okunola Said “She Is An Astute Business, Human And Economic Resources Manager Who Has A Great Passion For Excellence. Before Her Present Appointment, Barr. ‘bimbo Salu-hundeyin Was A Federal Commissioner at, National Population Commission (Npc), A Position In Which She Had Served Since November 2020”. The Head Of Service Said Both Mr Tayo Ayinde And Mr Gboyega Soyannwo Are Being Re-appointed As Chief Of Staff And Deputy Chief Of Staff Respectively, Having Served Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-olu’s Administration With Diligence And Great Commitment During The First Term From May 2019 To 26th May 2023. Expressing Optimism That The Knowledge, Experience And Capacity Of The Appointees Would Put Them In Good Stead To Serve Diligently, Muri-okunola Congratulated And Urged Them To Continue The Delivery Of Selfless, Effective And Efficient Service To The Good People Of Lagos State. “These Are The First Set Of Appointments Made By Mr Governor During His Second Term In Office. The Appointments Take Effect From Thursday, 8 June 2023”, Muri-okunola Said.
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SANWO-OLU APPOINTS SECRETARY TO STATE GOVERNMENT, CHIEF OF STAFF, DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

8 Jun 2023
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