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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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TCCG FC GAINS 10 POINTS, SECURES 3RD SPOT IN ONGOING NATIONWIDE LEAGUE ONE TABLE ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

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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2023 ELECTIONS: BISHOP OMOMAJEMU ENDORSE GOVERNOR SANWO-OLU FOR 2ND TERM, HIGHLIGHTS HIS FEATS ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

9 Mar 2023
EGYPT 2023: BOSSO INVITES PROMISE BERNARD, 34 OTHERS TO CAMP FOR NIGERIA’S U20 IN ABUJA ®™√ INN Nigeria © 484j4j4jnj6753835050372613685 <p> Promise Bernard, prolific hat-trick goal scorer for TCCG FC against First Bank FC at the just concluded Nationwide Division One League is among the players called by Isah Ladan Bosso, Head Coach of Nigeria’s U20 Team. Information obtained by Ikorodu News Network (INN) from TCCG's camp on the 10th of January 2023, revealed that Promise was shortlisted among 35 players, invited to resume camping in Abuja on Monday 9th January, as trials for the 2023 Africa U20 Cup of Nations started in earnest. <p> Seven-time champions Nigeria will battle with host nations, Egypt, Senegal and Mozambique in Group A of the 12-nation tournament taking place in the cities of Cairo, Alexandria and Ismailia, from 19th February – 11th March. <p> Uganda, Central African Republic, South Sudan and Congo are in Group B, while The Gambia, Tunisia, Benin Republic and Zambia will slot it out in Group C. All four semi-finalists at the championship will fly Africa’s flag at this year’s FIFA U20 World Cup. <p> Goalkeeper Nathaniel Nwosu, who is also a number one choice for the Olympic Eagles, is at the top of the roster alongside midfielder Daniel Daga and forward Promise Bernard. Training sessions began on Monday as Bosso looks to pick his final squad for the tournament that also serves as the qualifying tournament for this year’s FIFA U20 World Cup finals in Indonesia. Speaking on the favourable news, Bishop Festus Olufemi Omomajemu, founder of TCCG FC explained that the request of Promise Bernard by Ladan Bosso into the U20 camp was amassed with elation and enthusiasm, as it can only be a stepping stone for the soaring soccer star. According to Bishop Omomajemu, "It is the dream of every football player to get to their promise land to fulfil their destiny in life, and we give God all the glory for the positive career adventure of Promise Bernard, whose a fantastic player". Bishop Omomajemu further explained that TCCG FC partnered with FAME FC, through which Promise Bernard was slotted for the official invite. He continued, "We convened rooms to partner with private clubs that provide comparable vision like us towards building a better future for our youths, that's how Promise Bernard got linked to FAME FC, but at the end of the day, it is all for the same goal". "Lending players additional lanes to project their ambitions is what we're all about, the synergy between the clubs is to make our players see themselves climbing up freely, which Promise has experienced up to this point of his career". "Just like Promise, we also have a lot of other talented players on our roaster, we manage them, and sometimes we give them out to other prolific managers to help boost their careers". "We're similarly gazing at earshot big news from our boys at the U17 category as well" Bishop Omomajemu amplified. Established in 2020 to erect livelihood direction for youths across Nigeria, TCCG FC, also known as Omomajemu Boys has been instrumental in moulding optimistic aspirations for youths across Lagos State and Nigeria in widespread. The Ikorodu-based club, under the management of its founder, Bishop Festus Olufemi Otusanya recognised generally as Omomajemu, has transformed the lives of striving soccer players, offering them opportunities to play in the Nigerian National leagues, Travelling Abroad to enlist International football clubs etc. <p> ALL THE INVITED PLAYERS: Goalkeepers: Nathaniel Nwosu (Water FC); Chijioke Anigboso (Giant Brillars); Saheed Akanbi (Adoration FC); John Otunbulon (Mavloon FC) <p> Defenders: Benjamin Frederick (Nasarawa FC); Adedoyin Odole (36 Lions); Daniel Bamaiyi (YumYum FC); Femi Abubakar (Madiba FC); Nathaniel Tambe (Box2Box FC); Solomon Agbalaka (Broad City); Aminu Yusuf (Lobi Stars); Hassan Shaibu (Smart City); Augustine Njoku (Abia Warriors) <p> Midfielders: Daniel Daga (Dakkada FC); Ogbelu Onoche (Nasarawa United); Frederick Godwin (City FC); Jonathan Nicholas (Simoiben FC); Muhammad Aminu (Mailantarki FC); Shatima Umar; Abdulrahman Adam (Mahaniam FC); Caleb Ochedikwu (Mavloon FC); Ibrahim Yahaya (Mailatarki FC); Bilyaminu Musa (Mailafia FC); Musa Usman (Mailatarki (FC) Forwards: Jude Sunday (Realsaphier FC); Ifesinachi Obiakwu (36 Lions); Adams Olalekan (Remo Stars); Emma Ochegbu (Plateau United); Haliru Sarki (Maikunkele FC); Christogonus Ibe (Chukwuebuka FC); Faruk Salami (Ikorodu City); Segun Otusanoya; Ayuba Francis (Nasarawa United); Promise Bernard (FAME FC); Shatima Abani (Plateau United)
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EGYPT 2023: BOSSO INVITES PROMISE BERNARD, 34 OTHERS TO CAMP FOR NIGERIA’S U20 IN ABUJA ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

10 Jan 2023

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SANWO-OLU PROCLAIMS 10TH LAGOS ASSEMBLY, URGES LEGISLATIVE FOCUS ON PEOPLE’S WELFARE ®™√ INN Nigeria © fb img 1686077642784883121254648005931 At 11:20am on Tuesday, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu proclaimed the first session of the 10th House of Assembly, following the inauguration of 40 members-elect of the State legislature by the clerk. The ceremony, Sanwo-Olu said, symbolised the continuity of the State’s democratic journey, stressing the role of legislature, as indispensable pillar of democracy, was vital in exercising the power of the people in a system of governance. The Governor said the legislative arm embodied the hopes and aspirations of the State’s residents, who elected representatives to work in partnership with other arms of the Government in the quest for good governance and prosperity of Lagos. Sanwo-Olu, who described Lagos as a citadel of resilience and dynamism, noted that the rancour-free transition from the Ninth Assembly to the 10th parliament further demonstrated the sustenance of culture of legislative vibrancy entrenched in the State’s parliament. This, he said, confirmed Lagos’ journey on the path of innovation, development and cultural diversity. He said: “Today, we come together for the proclamation of the 10th Lagos State House of Assembly. The ceremony symbolises not just the continuity of our democratic journey, but also the vital role of legislative power in our system of governance. The legislature, an indispensable pillar of our democracy, plays an essential role in the journey we have embarked upon. It is the embodiment of the hopes and aspirations of our people, a crucial partner in the quest for good governance, and a custodian of our shared democratic values. “The independent atmosphere under which the House of Assembly operates is a testament to the strength of our democracy and the commitment of Lagosians to the pursuit of excellence. Lagos has always been a citadel of resilience and dynamism, leading the path in innovation, development, and cultural diversity. As we embark on this new journey, we are reminded of our shared commitment to bolster the prosperity of Lagos and improve the lives of every Lagosian.” Sanwo-Olu, who maintained neutrality in the process that led to selection of the Assembly’s principal officers, said his interest lay in how the executive and the legislature could work in collaboration to fulfil shared responsibilities to the people. The Governor urged the legislators to bring their unique value and perspective to bear in the debates of issues and policies in the assembly, stressing that the Government would achieve extraordinary results through collective efforts and cooperation. Sanwo-Olu thanked members of the Ninth Assembly, whom he said worked with his Government to ensure dividends of good governance were reaped by the people. He charged members of the 10th Assembly to meet and outperform the record set by the expired Assembly in legislative activities. He said: “As we look to the future, let us remind ourselves of the importance of cooperation, dialogue, and mutual respect. The Executive and the Legislature are partners in this democratic journey. Our shared goal is to create a Lagos where everyone thrives, where opportunities abound, and where our cultural diversity propels us forward. “I stand ready to work with the 10th Assembly, collaborating to drive impactful policies, and fostering an environment where the hopes and dreams of every Lagosian can be realised. I believe the 10th Assembly will meet the expectations of Lagosians and surpass the record set by the Ninth Assembly.” Clerk of the House, Barr. Bunyamin Onafeko, rated the Ninth Assembly high in legislative achievements, noting that the House, in four years, passed 46 bills into law and approved over 120 resolutions, touching range of issues, relating to welfare of the people, settlement of dues, and other socio-economic issues. Onafeko disclosed that 20 legislators from the previous Assembly returned, while 20 members were newly elected into the House. The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) retained the majority in the Assembly with 38 members, while Labour Party has two members. “Legislature is the only arm of Government composed of elected representatives of the people across constituencies with statutory mandate to aggregate the concerns of the people and present their interests for implementation by the executive arm. The legislature has oversight power on other arms of Government through which it ensures transparency and accountability in allocation of public resources,” Onafeko said. Sanwo-Olu, in pursuant of Section 105(3) of the 1999 Constitution, as amended, transmitted a letter to proclaim the holding of the first session of the 10th Assembly. Upon confirming the Governor’s letter, Onafeko, citing Section 92 of the Constitution and Order 2 and Rule 4 of the House, called for the nomination of Speaker and Deputy Speaker. Temitope Adewale, representing Ifako-Ijaiye Constituency 1, nominated member representing Agege Constituency 1, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, to take the chair of the Speaker. Obasa, who is returning to the House for the record sixth term, led the Eight and Ninth Assemblies as Speaker. Hon. Ogunkelu Sylvester from Epe Constituency II seconded Obasa’s nomination to return as Speaker. With no other nomination for the position, the Clerk returned Obasa as Speaker of the 10th Assembly. Hon. Desmond Elliot of Surulere Constituency 1 nominated Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, of Apapa Constituency 1, to take the seat of Deputy Speaker. Meranda was elected after her nomination was seconded by Hon. Tijani Surajudeen of Ojo Constituency 2. Upon assumption of duty as Speaker, Obasa said members’ elections were a testament to the avowed commitment to sustaining and upholding democratic values and principles through effective policy formulation, implementation and evaluation. The Speaker thanked Governor Sanwo-Olu for according respect to this House and maintaining neutrality in the internal affairs of the Assembly. Obasa also appreciated the Governor for what the Speaker described as his defence of the legislature from external forces and manipulations. He said: “The 10th Assembly has been proclaimed today. To achieve our goals, we will need to work hard, be innovative and stay united. We must abstain from being purveyors and sponsors of negative publicity about this House and publications that do no one any good, but destroy the image and reputation of the parliament as well as its leadership. “As we begin a new chapter in the history of this Assembly, I want to affirm my commitment to the principles of transparency, accountability and good governance. My goal is to ensure that every member of this Assembly is respected and valued and that we work together to provide effective representation for the people of Lagos state.” Other principal officers constituted on the first session are Majority Leader, Hon. Noheem Adam, of Eti Osa Constituency 1; Deputy Majority Leader, Hon. Damola Kasumu of Ikeja Constituency II; Chief Whip, Hon. Mojeed Fatai of Ibeju Lekki Constituency 1, and Deputy Chief Whip, Hon. David Setonji of Badagry Constituency II.
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SANWO-OLU PROCLAIMS 10TH LAGOS ASSEMBLY, URGES LEGISLATIVE FOCUS ON PEOPLE’S WELFARE ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

6 Jun 2023
ACCEPTANCE SPEECH DELIVERED BY SPEAKER, MUDASHIRU OBASA AT INAUGURATION OF 10TH ASSEMBLY OF THE LAHA ®™√ INN Nigeria © img 20230606 wa00096599249934895067482 Admittance oration conveyed By The Speaker, Rt Hon Mudashiru Obasa During The Inauguration Of The 10th Assembly Of The Lagos State House Of Assembly On Tuesday, June 06, 2023. PROTOCOL Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Executive Governor of Lagos State; our highly esteemed royal fathers here present, Captains of industry, leaders of our pace-setting party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), Community leaders, Chairmen of Local Governments and Local Council Development Areas; members of Diplomatic Corps; market men and women; our energetic youths; members of the 4th Estate of the Realm; all Lagosians; ladies and gentlemen. • My distinguished colleagues, ladies and gentlemen, with profound gratitude, a strong feeling of honour, and an unwavering commitment to living up to the high standards set by you, I accept your gracious decision to elect me as the Speaker of the 10th Assembly of the Lagos State House of Assembly. Today’s gathering is historical in the sense that it is the day I set the pace as the first legislator to be elected a record six times and the first to be Speaker for three consecutive terms in Nigeria. • Foremost, we owe a debt of gratitude to the Almighty Allah, the All-Powerful, for the success of the 10th Assembly's opening session. To Allah's holy name, I give thanks, for it is He who made it so that I would serve as your Speaker for the next four years. Therefore, with all sense of responsibility, I make bold to declare to all Lagosians and indeed my colleagues that I shall continue to give my best. • Importantly, let me immensely thank Lagosians and Nigerians for voting for our great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the just concluded elections which resulted in the emergence of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR as the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the re-election of Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu as the Governor of Lagos State and the overwhelming victory of the candidates for the Lagos State House of Assembly. The victory which we recorded at the polls is a testament to our avowed commitment to sustaining and upholding democratic values and principles through effective policy formulation, implementation and evaluation. • I want to thank Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu for his usual support for the legislature and further commend him for his respect for this House, his neutrality, guidance and advice. His defence of the legislature from external forces and manipulations cannot be de-emphasised. Dear colleagues, we stand here today as a testament to Mr Governor’s commitment to good governance and his efforts to build a better Lagos for all. Permit me to use this medium to congratulate him also on his recent inauguration as the seventh democratically elected Governor. • In the same vein, this event allows me to commend the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) for the role played by its members, 20 years ago, resulting in the independence of the legislature in Lagos to decide its leadership. For this, I say THANK YOU SIR to those who partook in that critical decision, the current members and those who are now resting. To the leadership of our party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), starting from the President of this nation, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, members of the G16, especially our party chairman, Hon. Cornelius Ojelabi, I say a BIG THANK YOU for all your usual support. • My deepest appreciation goes to my constituents in Agege for their continued support and belief in my vision for a better and more prosperous Lagos. It is truly humbling to be given the opportunity yet again to serve them and our dear State in this capacity. I promise to work tirelessly with my colleagues to ensure that we continue to uphold the legacy of excellence for which the Lagos State House of Assembly is known. • Dear Lagosians and Nigerians, issues relating to the removal of fuel subsidies have been on the front burner for some days with opposing views. While I understand the current plight faced by citizens, I want to urge us all to embrace this policy as it has a lasting positive effect on all of us and our country. We can take a clue from the introduction of mobile communications networks in Nigeria years ago and how they were beyond the reach of many citizens. Today, mobile phones are everywhere and calls are cheaper. • Distinguished colleagues, Lagosians, the 10th Assembly has been proclaimed today. To achieve our goals, we will need to work hard, be innovative and most importantly, stay united. As Honourable members, we must abstain from being purveyors and sponsors of negative publicity and publications about this House. Such publications do no one any good, but destroy the image and reputation of the Parliament as well as its leadership. Let’s always be conscious that excessive desperation does not achieve anything good. • As we begin a new chapter in the history of this Assembly, I want to affirm my commitment to the principles of transparency, accountability and good governance. My goal is to ensure that every member of this Assembly is respected and valued and that we work together to provide effective representation for the people of Lagos state. • Lagos State is a great state with even greater potentials and we have a responsibility to harness these potentials and maximise them for the benefit of our people. We must prioritise the welfare of our constituents and ensure that our policies and legislative framework are geared towards meeting their needs. Under my leadership, this House will operate an open and inclusive administration where all members are carried along and given equal opportunity to contribute towards the development of the State. • We cannot achieve greatness working in isolation. Therefore, I encourage all the branches of government to work together in harmony to ensure that we build a Lagos State that we can all be proud of. Together, we have an opportunity to build a better Lagos, a Lagos that provides equal opportunities for all, a Lagos that is safe and secure, and a Lagos that is a model for sustainable development in Nigeria and the world. • As a responsible and responsive House of Assembly, our legislative agenda for the 10th Assembly are: To promote and strengthen legislative institutions from the State to local government level; a recommitment to the establishment of a Centre for Democracy and Legislative Studies; to review the old laws to bring them to modern reality, especially laws that established agencies, parastatals that are no longer viable; to rejig our regular legislative consultation; and to ensure prudent fiscal and financial policies through robust and engaging legislation. • Lagos is a Yoruba Land as against the assertions of some people that it is a no man’s land. Therefore, part of our legislative agenda is to ensure the translation of laws passed by this House to the Yoruba Language. We also aim at achieving our collective goals of creating a robust legislative framework that protects the interest of our people. Going forward in this wise, we are going to employ all legislative instruments for the support of the indigenes of Lagos. There would be laws and resolutions in the areas of economy and commerce, property and titles and we will reverse all that are reversible to protect the interest of the indigenes. • Management staff and personnel of this great institution, I implore you to do everything in your power to ensure this administration's success. We promise to keep our campaign promises to the people of Lagos and to ensure that everyone benefits from the dividends of democracy. We appreciate the help from the media, the ‘4th Estate of the Realm’. We would appreciate it if you could assist us more by projecting a good image of this Assembly as usual. The success of this 10th Assembly should be a top priority. • To sum up my points, the sanctity of the legislature as an independent body is adequately provided for in the Constitution by the principles of Separation of Powers. In this regard, no other arm of government is allowed or permitted to interfere with the functioning and independence of the legislature in a manner that would make the legislature subs the servant subordinate. It must be underlined that in any constitutional democracy, the legislature must be allowed to operate independently, especially in line with Section 101 of the Constitution which confers on it the power to regulate itself, without violation. • To improve the Legislature and establish good governance, my colleagues and I must be steadfast and remove any obstacles in our path. I have faith that we will succeed. This esteemed House shall sustain our cordial relationship and robust cooperation with the Executive arm of government. However, let me state clearly that we shall not compromise the sanctity of our institutional independence and constitutional roles. We further expect that resolutions passed by this House are given favourable consideration just like bills passed by this House. • Lastly, I solemnly pledge my commitment to serve this House with humility, honesty, and dedication. I urge my colleagues to join me in this commitment, and together we shall leave a legacy of excellence that generations yet unborn will be proud of. I thank you all for your listening pleasure. Thank you, and God bless Lagos State and Nigeria. Igbega spindle Eko, ajumose gbogbo wa ni. Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa Speaker, 10th Lagos House of Assembly.
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ACCEPTANCE SPEECH DELIVERED BY SPEAKER, MUDASHIRU OBASA AT INAUGURATION OF 10TH ASSEMBLY OF THE LAHA ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

6 Jun 2023
NBA IKORODU TO PROVIDE POLICY THRUST AT LAW WEEK ®™√ INN Nigeria © storage emulated 0 pictures comica cartoon16860617990001230895673216405156 Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ikorodu Branch, Idris Thany says it is high time lawyers took up the challenge to guide the political leadership and politicians in Nigeria. He disclosed this on Friday while briefing journalists on activities lined up for the 2023 Law Week of the association which commenced with a jumat service at Omitoro Town Central Mosque, Ijede Road, Ikorodu. According to him, Lawyers should also contribute to charting a course of direction for the new administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by providing it with working materials on what the people of Nigeria expect from him. He said this prompted the theme of this year’s conference of the Bar, “2023 and Beyond the Imperative of True Federalism in Nigeria” and the lecture topic, “The 1999 Constitution, Restructuring and True Federalism: The Way Forward”. Mr Thany said they were aware that before the election, there were hues and cries about the lopsidedness in appointments, and alleged nepotism among other issues in the country. “I believe that after the lecture which centres on the 1999 constitution, restructuring, true federalism and the way forward, the federal government would have been better informed. It will serve as a raw material for the policy thrust of the federal government. “We want to contribute our little quota by the theme and lecture, to the development of Nigeria such that future generations would be proud to call Nigeria their own.” Dignitaries are billed to attend and speak at the “16th annual lecture of Chief Babatunde Olusola Benson (SAN)” held on Tuesday, June 6, which falls during Law Week. The chairman of the lecture is a former Deputy Governor of Oyo state, Iyiola Oladokun (SAN) while a former chairman of NBA Abuja and a Presidential candidate in the 2018 election of the national NBA, Mazi Afam Osigwe (SAN) is the guest speaker. The discussants will include Chairman, Oyo State, INEC and chairman, Egbe Amofin, Isiaka Abiodun Olagunju (SAN); a former NBA Lagos Branch chairman, Dr Ajibade Babatunde (SAN), Chukwuka Ikuwuazom (SAN) and Olusegun Fabunmi (SAN).
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NBA IKORODU TO PROVIDE POLICY THRUST AT LAW WEEK ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

6 Jun 2023
OBASA MAKES HISTORY, REELECTED SPEAKER 3RD TIME ®™√ INN Nigeria © 393oj4j4jj4188752632216197588 Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa has been re-elected by his colleagues to lead the Lagos State House of Assembly as Speaker for the third consecutive time. The lawmakers also elected Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda as the Deputy Speaker. Obasa was unanimously re-elected after a proclamation of the 10th Assembly of the Lagos State House of Assembly by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who was present with Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat and top government officials at the chamber of the House. Obasa, the most ranking member of the House, was nominated by Hon. Temitope Adewale, who was seconded by Sylvester Ogunkelu. Hon. Noheem Adams, the Deputy Majority Leader in the ninth Assembly, was elected as the new Majority Leader while Hon. Adedamola Kasunmu was elected the Deputy Majority Leader. Hon. Mojeed Fatai of Ibeju Lekki 1 was elected as the Chief Whip while Hon. David Setonji was elected the Deputy Chief Whip. Details soon...
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OBASA MAKES HISTORY, REELECTED SPEAKER 3RD TIME ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

6 Jun 2023
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