29 May 2023

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PRINCESS ABIODUN OYEFUSI TO LAUNCH FREE MEDICAL OUTREACH IN LAGOS COMMUNITIES ®™√ INN Nigeria © storage emulated 0 pictures comica cartoon16849449426267774484702960107099 <p> The Convener of Soul Lifter Foundation, Princess Islamiyat Abiodun Oyefusi is set to donate a medical van for medical outreach to communities in Lagos State. <p> Princess Islamiyat, who is the Daughter of the Late Ayangburen of Ikorodu Kingdom, said the purpose is to provide free medical care to communities with no health centres and those which are very far from general hospitals. <p> Princess Oyefusi said the vans are targeted at diagnosing 400 people on each trip. <p> She explained that the medical vans will go around the communities throughout Lagos state helping to provide medical outreach to communities instead of doing medical outreach once a year. <p> The Women Advocate also noted that it would help the less privileged with medical needs on a first-line basis and even with free consultations with doctors. <p> Islamiyat stated that free diagnostics in all areas of health would be carried out free of charge. <p> “The purpose is to provide free medical care to communities with no health centres which are very far from general hospitals. <p> “Instead of doing medical outreach in a year, these medical vans will go around the communities throughout the Lagos state just helping to provide medical outreach to communities. “It is to help the less privileged with medical needs on a first-line basis and even with free consultations with doctors. It is a medical outreach but in a van that goes around.” She said.
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PRINCESS ABIODUN OYEFUSI TO LAUNCH FREE MEDICAL OUTREACH IN LAGOS COMMUNITIES ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

24 May 2023
WHO: COVID-19 IS NO LONGER A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY ®™√ INN Nigeria © storage emulated 0 pictures comica cartoon16833164978082780623712212003131 The World Health Organisation on Friday said it was downgrading COVID-19 and no longer characterising it as a global health emergency. The U.N. health agency first declared the coronavirus to be an international crisis on Jan. 30, 2020. WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced the change during a media briefing held with reporters at the agency's headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. But he clarified that this does not mean the pandemic is over. "It is with great hope that I declare COVID-19 over as a global health emergency," he said. "However, that does not mean COVID-19 is over as a global health threat. Last week, COVID-19 claimed a life every three minutes -- and that's just the deaths we know about." The downgrade comes with the pandemic on a "downward trend" for more than a year due to growing immunity among the global population -- both from vaccination and infection -- as well as a decreasing number of deaths, according to Tedros. This has also led to health systems no longer feeling as much of a burden as they once did. "This trend has allowed most countries to return to life as we knew it before," he said. Tedros recounted the early days of the pandemic, noting that when it first declared COVID-19 to be a public health emergency, China reported fewer than 100 cases and no deaths. He said that 7 million COVID-19 deaths have been reported to WHO, but officials believe the true toll to be at least 20 million. In the U.S., more than 1.1 million deaths have been recorded, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "But COVID-19 has been so much more than a health crisis," Tedros said. "It has caused severe economic upheaval, erasing trillions from GDP, disrupting travel and trade, shuttering businesses and plunging millions into poverty." He continued, "It has caused severe social upheaval, with borders closed, movement restricted, schools shut and millions of people experiencing loneliness, isolation, anxiety and depression." And despite the downgrade, there are still thousands of people dying every day as well as being hospitalized due to complications from the virus. Tedros warned against countries letting their guard down and said they must remain vigilant in case a new highly infectious variant emerges. "I emphasize that this is not a snap decision. It is a decision that has been considered carefully for some time, planned for, and made based on a careful analysis of the data," he said. "If need be, I will not hesitate to convene another Emergency Committee should COVID-19 once again put our world in peril." Article Credit: ABC News
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WHO: COVID-19 IS NO LONGER A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

5 May 2023
10TH ASSEMBLY: OBASA TELLS LAGOS LAWMAKERS-ELECT TO GUARD AGAINST GREED & SELFISHNESS, SAYS NEW LAWMAKERS MUST HAVE POLITICAL WILL FOR SUCCESS ®™√ INN Nigeria © 383in3nn4n4n5573552496346249801 Lawmakers-elect of the Lagos State House of Assembly began a 3-day induction programme on Friday with Speaker Mudashiru Obasa advising them to eschew greed and selfishness while they represent their constituents. Dr. Obasa further tasked the members-elect to develop the political will to effectively perform oversight functions as part of their responsibilities. Declaring the programme open in Lagos, Obasa noted the importance of the legislative arm of government in a democracy adding that lawmakers have special roles to play in strengthening the institution. The Speaker, while congratulating the members-elect, especially those getting into the House for the first time, charged them to remain conscious of the reason they were elected to represent the millions of Lagos residents. "How do we represent our people? By putting their interests forward beyond personal interest. It is also to have the political will to be able to oversight on other arms of government. "The day you start thinking about yourself and your personal interest is the day you start betraying the represent. "We must guide against greed and selfishness. Greed will set you against the House and selfishness will set you against those you represent and it will not do you any good. "For this reason, you must do away with greed and selfishness if you truly want to succeed as a lawmaker. Always know that it is when you serve your people wholeheartedly that you would have enough reasons to judge yourself adequately. "You must learn to be passionate about your institution and be ambassadors of the House. We must work together irrespective of the party through which you came to the House. Elections are gone and we are one now in the interest of our people," Dr Obasa told the lawmakers-elect. Earlier speaking about the theme: 'Towards A Responsive and participatory governance - prospects, opportunities and Challenges', the Clerk of the House, Barrister Olalekan Onafeko, said the training was critical to how the 10th Assembly would conduct its business. "This is because the Lagos Assembly is built in a way that other Houses of Assembly learn from it," he said. He appealed to the lawmakers-elect to be open to learning so that they can contribute to making the House a better institution and Lagos a better place.
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10TH ASSEMBLY: OBASA TELLS LAGOS LAWMAKERS-ELECT TO GUARD AGAINST GREED & SELFISHNESS, SAYS NEW LAWMAKERS MUST HAVE POLITICAL WILL FOR SUCCESS ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

5 May 2023

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ALHAJI BABATUNDE TAJUDEEN ROTINWA CONGRATULATES NIGERIA’S PRESIDENT, ASIWAJU BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GOVERNOR BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU ON INAUGURATION DAY ®™√ INN Nigeria © opubnji2647364145645717602 The President of the Exclusive Club Ikorodu, Alhaji (Basorun) Babatunde Tajudeen Rotinwa, has conveyed positivity to all Nigerians with the inauguration of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu as the President of Nigeria. Rotinwa, former chairman of the Ikorodu Division Resource Development Group (IDRDG) while cheering Tinubu on his inauguration, said the new President can put the country on the route of wealth and promising governance. He said this in Ikorodu on the 29th of May 2023 while speaking with Ikorodu News Network (INN). Congratulating Bola Tinubu and the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on their respective inaugurations, Rotinwa praised the numerous strategic socio-economically viable programmes presented by Tinubu for Nigerians over time. He continued, “On this important event of his inauguration as the President of the Federal Republic Of Nigeria, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a great leader with a relentless zeal to lead our nation towards a corridor of growth across all facets of life". “His incredible courage and loyalty to vivify our country in every sector have not only motivated us but also infused hope and optimism in innumerable nationals". “With his visionary leadership style, I am confident that our nation will flourish under his direction, and I eagerly foresee the positive modification he'll provide for the advancement of all.” Furthermore, Rotinwa applauded the Lagos State Governor, on his inauguration for a second term in office. Alhaji Rotinwa, the former chairman of the Lagos State Service Commission, extended his acknowledgment to the returning Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, hailing his first-term successes, and successive ones ahead. Illustrating further, He said, "As the Governor of the cosmopolitan State for another term, Sanwo-Olu will be extraordinary, because his enthusiasm to strengthen the substantial feats made during his first term is unparalleled". "I give my congratulations to Him". “His robust objective to boost and improve the lives of our distinct Lagosians is motivating". "With a creative leader like Governor Sanwo-Olu, I am optimistic that our State will persist to prosper, flourishing as a beacon of growth". "I eagerly look onward to seeing the remarkable ambles he'll amass in the years ahead,” Rotinwa asserted.
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ALHAJI BABATUNDE TAJUDEEN ROTINWA CONGRATULATES NIGERIA’S PRESIDENT, ASIWAJU BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GOVERNOR BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU ON INAUGURATION DAY ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

29 May 2023
INAUGURAL ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU GCFR, 16TH PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ®™√ INN Nigeria © storage emulated 0 pictures comica cartoon16853678323195820496321114757008 Speech dated Monday, 29th May 2023. THE NIGERIAN IDEAL My Fellow Citizens, I stand before you honoured to assume the sacred mandate you have given me. My love for this nation is abiding. My confidence in its people is unwavering. And my faith in God Almighty is absolute. I know that His hand shall provide the needed moral strength and clarity of purpose in those instances when we seem to have reached the limits of our human capacity. This day is bold and majestic yet bright and full of spirit, as is our precious nation. As a nation, we have long ago decided to march beyond the dimness of night into the open day of renewed national hope. The question we now ask ourselves is whether to remain faithful to the work inherent in building a better society or retreat into the shadows of our unmet potential. For me, there is but one answer. We are too great a nation and too grounded as a people to rob ourselves of our finest destiny. This nation’s journey has been shaped by the prayers of millions, and the collective sacrifices of us all. We have endured hardships that would have made other societies crumble. Yet, we have shouldered the heavy burden to arrive at this SUBLIME moment where the prospect of a better future merges with our improved capacity to create that future. To the surprise of many but not to ourselves, we have more firmly established this land as a democracy in both word and deed. The peaceful transition from one government to another is now our political tradition. This handover symbolises our trust in God, our enduring faith in representative governance and our belief in our ability to reshape this nation into the society it was always meant to be. Here, permit me to say a few words to my predecessor, President Muhammadu Buhari. Mr President, you have been an honest, patriotic leader who has done his best for the nation you love. On a more personal note, you are a worthy partner and friend. May History be kind to you. For many years, Nigeria’s critics have trafficked the rumour that our nation will break apart, even perish. Yet here we are. We have stumbled at times, but our resilience and diversity have kept us going. Our burdens may make us bend at times, but they shall never break us. Instead, we stand forth as Africa’s most populous nation and as the best hope and strongest champion of the Black Race. As citizens, we declare as one unified people devoted to one unified national cause, that as long as this world exists, NIGERIA SHALL EXIST. Today, Fate and Destiny join together to place the torch of human progress in our very hands. We dare not let it slip. We lift high this torch so that it might shine on every household and in every heart that calls itself Nigerian. We hold this beam aloft because it lights our path with compassion, brotherhood, and peace. May this great light never EXTINGUISH? Our administration shall govern on your behalf but never rule over you. We shall consult and dialogue but never dictate. We shall reach out to all but never put down a single person for holding views contrary to our own. We are here to further mend and heal this nation, not tear and injure it. In this vein, may I offer a few comments regarding the election that brought us to this juncture? It was a hard-fought contest. And it was also fairly won. Since the advent of the Fourth Republic, Nigeria has not held an election of better quality. The outcome reflected the will of the people. However, my victory does not render me any more Nigerian than my opponents. Nor does it render them any less patriotic. They shall forever be my fellow compatriots. And I will treat them as such. They represent important constituencies and concerns that wisdom dare not ignore. They have taken their concerns to court. Seeking legal redress is their right and I fully defend their exercise of this right. This is the essence of the rule of law. Over six decades ago, our founding fathers gave bravely of themselves to place Nigeria on the map as an independent nation. We must never allow the labour of those who came before us to wither in vain but to blossom and bring forth a better reality. Let us take the next great step in the journey they began and believed in. Today, let us recommit our very selves to placing Nigeria in our hearts as the indispensable home for every one of us regardless of creed, ethnicity, or place of birth. My supporters, I thank you. To those who voted otherwise, I extend my hand across the political divide. I ask you to grasp it in national affinity and brotherhood. For me, political colouration has faded away. All I see are Nigerians. May we uphold these fitting and excellent notions as the new Nigerian ideal. My fellow compatriots, The Nigerian ideal which I speak of is more than just an improvement in economics and other statistics. These things are important, but they can never convey the fullness of our story. Our mission is to improve our way of life in a manner that nurtures our humanity, encourages compassion toward one another, and duly rewards our collective effort to resolve the social ills that seek to divide us. Our constitution and laws give us a nation on paper. We must work harder at bringing these noble documents to life by strengthening the bonds of economic collaboration, social cohesion, and cultural understanding. Let us develop a shared sense of fairness and equity. The South must not only seek good for itself but must understand that its interests are served when good comes to the North. The North must see the South likewise. Whether from the winding creeks of the Niger Delta, the vastness of the northern savannah, the boardrooms of Lagos, the bustling capital of Abuja, or the busy markets of Onitsha, you are all my people. As your president, I shall serve with prejudice toward none but compassion and amity towards all. In the coming days and weeks, my team will publicly detail key aspects of our programme. Today, permit me to outline in broad terms a few initiatives that define our concept of progressive good governance in furtherance of the Nigerian ideal: The principles that will guide our administration are simple: 1. Nigeria will be impartially governed according to the constitution and the rule of law. 2. We shall defend the nation from terror and all forms of criminality that threaten the peace and stability of our country and our subregion. 3. We shall remodel our economy to bring about growth and development through job creation, food security and an end to extreme poverty. 4. In our administration, Women and youth will feature prominently. 5. Our government will continue to take proactive steps such as championing a credit culture to discourage corruption while strengthening the effectiveness and efficiency of the various anti-corruption agencies. •SECURITY Security shall be the top priority of our administration because neither prosperity nor justice can prevail amidst insecurity and violence. To effectively tackle this menace, we shall reform both our security DOCTRINE and its ARCHITECTURE. We shall invest more in our security personnel, and this means more than an increase in number. We shall provide, better training, equipment, pay and firepower. •THE ECONOMY On the economy, we target higher GDP growth and significantly reduce unemployment. We intend to accomplish this by taking the following steps: First, budgetary reform stimulating the economy without engendering inflation will be instituted. Second, industrial policy will utilize the full range of fiscal measures to promote domestic manufacturing and lessen import dependency. Third, electricity will become more accessible and affordable to businesses and homes alike. Power generation should nearly double and transmission and distribution networks improved. We will encourage states to develop local sources as well. I have a message for our investors, local and foreign: our government shall review all their complaints about multiple taxations and various anti-investment inhibitions. We shall ensure that investors and foreign businesses repatriate their hard-earned dividends and profits home. •JOBS My administration must create meaningful opportunities for our youth. We shall honour our campaign commitment of one million new jobs in the digital economy. Our government also shall work with the National Assembly to fashion an omnibus Jobs and Prosperity bill. This bill will give our administration the policy space to embark on labour-intensive infrastructural improvements, encourage light industry and provide improved social services for the poor, elderly and vulnerable. •AGRICULTURE Rural incomes shall be secured by commodity exchange boards guaranteeing minimal prices for certain crops and animal products. A nationwide programme for storage and other facilities to reduce spoilage and waste will be undertaken. Agricultural hubs will be created throughout the nation to increase production and engage in value-added processing. The livestock sector will be introduced to the best modern practices and steps taken to minimize the perennial conflict over land and water resources in this sector. Through these actions, food shall be made more abundant yet less costly. Farmers shall earn more while the average Nigerian pays less. •INFRASTRUCTURE We shall continue the efforts of the Buhari administration on infrastructure. Progress toward national networks of roads, rail and ports shall get priority attention. •FUEL SUBSIDY We commend the decision of the outgoing administration in phasing out the petrol subsidy regime which has increasingly favoured the rich more than the poor. The subsidy can no longer justify its ever-increasing costs in the wake of drying resources. We shall instead re-channel the funds into better investment in public infrastructure, education, health care and jobs that will materially improve the lives of millions. •MONETARY POLICY Monetary policy needs a thorough housecleaning. The Central Bank must work towards a unified exchange rate. This will direct funds away from arbitrage into meaningful investment in the plant, equipment and jobs that power the real economy. Interest rates need to be reduced to increase investment and consumer purchasing in ways that sustain the economy at a higher level. Whatever merits it had in concept, the currency swap was too harshly applied by the CBN given the number of unbanked Nigerians. The policy shall be reviewed. In the meantime, my administration will treat both currencies as legal tender. •FOREIGN POLICY Given the world in which we reside, please permit a few comments regarding foreign policy. The crisis in Sudan and the turn from democracy by several nations in our immediate neighbourhood are of pressing concern. As such, my primary foreign policy objective must be the peace and stability of the West African sub-region and the African continent. We shall work with ECOWAS, the AU and willing partners in the international community to end extant conflicts and resolve new ones. As we contain threats to peace, we shall also retool our foreign policy to more actively lead the regional and continental quest for collective prosperity. CONCLUSION This is the proudest day of my life. But this day does not belong to me. It belongs to you, the people of Nigeria. On this day, Nigeria affirms its rightful place among the world’s great democracies. There, Nigeria shall reside forever. The course of our past and the promise of the future have brought us to this exceptional moment. In this spirit, I ask you to join me in making Nigeria a more perfect nation and democracy such that the Nigerian ideal becomes and forever remains the Nigerian reality. With full confidence in our ability, I declare that these things are within our proximate reach because my name is Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and I am the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
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INAUGURAL ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU GCFR, 16TH PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

29 May 2023
RENEWED HOPE/GREATER LAGOS: DR PROMISE OKAGWA CONGRATULATES PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GOVERNOR SANWO-OLU ON INAUGURATION DAY ®™√ INN Nigeria © r94k4m4m4m7975301528778085053 Business Mogul and Agricultural Specialist Dr Promise Okagwa have lengthened his profound congratulatory message to the newly conferred President Of the Federal Republic Of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Dr Okagwa in a message to Ikorodu News Network (INN) on May 29th 2023 referred to Tinubu as the best choice to lead the West African Nation to greater heights amid economic challenges. According to Dr Okagwa, the new President for all intents and purposes can get right for Nigeria all its plight and stumbling blocks, which are deterring the growth of the country. He continued, "Nigeria as a country today, is surging in population, which requires a constant infrastructural upgrade to keep up in transforming our numerous gigantic industries". "And without a doubt, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which his wealth of experience and over time knowledge, not only as an astute politician, but an economic stimulant, is certainly the man for the job". "The journey is about to begin, so I'll urge all Nigerians to exercise patience and assist this new government to deliver a profitable democratic dispensation" "I want to use this medium to congratulate and wish Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu the best as he ushers in a new era of governance to every Nigerian" Dr Okagwa asserted Furthermore, Dr Promise Okagwa also extended his heartfelt congratulations to the returning Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, underscoring his confidence in his prior tenure. "If there is anything I took away from His Excellency, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's first tenure is his open channel measures, put in place to cater for his daily State obligations". "He did not slow down the tempo of the previous administration, instead he amplified it and met every expectation with concise solutions". "It is the justification, Lagosians gave him his second term seat to govern over the helm of affairs". "On this day, as he gets inaugurated back into office, I wish him more strength and wisdom to sustain this great State. Congratulations Sir!" Dr Okagwa added
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RENEWED HOPE/GREATER LAGOS: DR PROMISE OKAGWA CONGRATULATES PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GOVERNOR SANWO-OLU ON INAUGURATION DAY ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

29 May 2023
BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU SWORN IN AS GOVERNOR OF LAGOS STATE FOR 2ND TERM ®™√ INN Nigeria © fb img 16852914115396380627239239037829 Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has been sworn in as the Governor of Lagos State for the second term. He took the oath of office at exactly 11:29am with the Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Kazeem Alogba. Details Later....
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BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU SWORN IN AS GOVERNOR OF LAGOS STATE FOR 2ND TERM ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

29 May 2023
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