eokenen1407503453484455373 On the 28th of November 2023, the Executive Chairman of Ijede LCDA, Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo-Alogba, conducted a comprehensive inspection of the ongoing construction of Igbe-Ogunro's inaugural model primary school. The initiative aligns with her administration's commitment to advancing universal basic education and expanding learning opportunities.
The ambitious project encompasses the development of two blocks featuring four classrooms each, dedicated staff rooms, modernized toilets, an e-library, and an ICT center. Anticipated to cater to the educational needs of Igbe-Oloja, Igbe-Ogunro, and Igbe-Kapo communities within Ijede LCDA, the primary school is poised to become a cornerstone of academic growth.
Accompanied by members of the management team, Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo-Alogba assured the community that the primary school will be completed and operational by the first quarter of the upcoming year. The undertaking reflects the LCDA's unwavering commitment to enhancing educational infrastructure and fostering a conducive environment for the holistic development of the younger generation.

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ppppoiii6653893318955281474 Over 100 Constituents who were shortlisted for the National Agricultural Land Development Authority(NALDA)Home Growing Poultry Empowerment Scheme, facilitated by Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, on Sunday in Ikorodu received fully vaccinated Chickens, feeds and cages to kickstart their poultry businesses. The aspiring entrepreneurs numbering over 100 were also trained by experts on how to nurture birds, reduce mortality and make it big in the poultry business. NALDA's mandate is to develop rural communities through agriculture and to make agriculture a sustainable business and means of wealth creation for the country. This initiative falls under the Facilitations/Empowerment pillar of the legislative agenda of the Senator. Like other programmes of the Senator, the Home Growing Poultry Scheme is expected to provide succour to beneficiaries during this challenging period.
mandate of developing rural communities through agriculture and to make agriculture a bus cIn his remarks, the Chief Executive Officer/ Executive Secretary, Prince Paul Ikonne, represented by Engr. Olusegun Owolabi said the partnership with Senator Abiru is in pursuant with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on agriculture development and food security. He said, “ We are here this morning to execute one of the NALDA programmes, popularly known as “ Home Growing Poultry Empowerment Scheme”which focused on training of youth and women in keeping poultry birds and empowering them with cages and chickens, feeds as a revolving project, subject to their commitment. The scheme is aimed at: economic empowerment of citizens, addressing problems of shortages of protein ,safe foreign exchange and guarantee quality and safe protein supply”. Mr. Enitan Olukotun, the media aide to Senator Abiru, who represented him at the event, extolled President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his visionary leadership, and the NALDA leadership for the partnership and support for livestock farmers in Lagos East Senatorial District. Olukokun reeled out an impressive scorecard of Senator Abiru in the areas of Agric, support for MSMEs, facilitation of construction of schools, mini-stadium, markets, electricity transformers, road construction and rehabilitation, water projects across the entire Senatorial district. He recalled that in June 2022 in Epe Local Government, Senator Abiru provided hand planters and grants to over 200 rural farmers and also empowered over 1,250 market women. “In the same manner, over 700 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) owners, benefitted from the SMEDAN MSMEs Grants he facilitated to business owners”, he added. The Senator Media aide also urged parents to encourage their wards to avail themselves of the life transforming opportunities at the iconic SAIL Innovation Lab, founded by Senator Abiru and his amiable wife, Mrs Feyisola. He hinted that recently over 100 youth who trained at the Innovation Lab got well-paid artificial intelligence jobs with Awari AI. Beneficiaries of the Home Growing Poultry Scheme expressed gratitude to Senator Abiru for fulfilling promises he made to them. Mariam Olatoyosi, one of the beneficiaries expressed deep appreciation to Senator Abiru and NALDA for the support they have provided for farmers. She believed that the birds , feed and cages provided will go a long way in supporting her business. Oladejo Oluwaseun, a farmer from Epe Local Government, said ” this initiative will help the people to tackle poverty. We thank President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, NALDA and Senator Tokunbo Abiru for this great support at this challenging economic period”. “This is a great initiative from NALDA, Senator Tokunbo Abiru. This is a great way to start. The facilitators that trained us here today have been very helpful. From what we have learnt today, I am confident that we will do well in the business. I want to appeal to the Senator to help us with more agric opportunities. I am also calling on the youth to join the agriculture team, it is a good one and you will never regret it” Adesina Oluwafemi, a farmer from Ikorodu said.

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BENEFICIARIES OF NALDA HOME POULTRY EMPOWERMENT SCHEME FACILITATED BY SENATOR TOKUNBO ABIRU RECEIVE FREE CHICKENS, FEEDS, CAGES ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

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img 20231126 wa00067E271466632519470715 The CEO of Nigerians In Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has emphasized the importance of acquiring proper documentation for Nigerians seeking opportunities abroad. During her recent visit to a shelter in Brampton, Ontario, where stranded Nigerians reside, she urged compatriots to travel responsibly and uphold a positive image of Nigeria overseas.
Dabiri-Erewa's visit included an interactive session with the Nigerian community in the city, during which she cautioned against unscrupulous practices leading to potential challenges for those seeking greener pastures. Prince Kayode Olaide, a Nigerian-born Canadian resident, highlighted instances where individuals would claim asylum under the pretext of life-threatening situations in Nigeria.
"These individuals often arrive without financial means, seeking refuge in shelters and food banks," explained Olaide. "Some enter as visitors, while others misuse study visas to pursue asylum claims. The strain on shelters has become pronounced, prompting the Canadian government to accommodate asylum seekers in hotels, incurring substantial costs for accommodation, feeding, and legal support."
He further detailed the process, indicating that asylum seekers submit their stories to the Canadian government, which then processes work permits while awaiting a hearing before a panel. Legal aid is provided to support individuals through the legal proceedings.
The increasing number of asylum seekers crossing from the US to Canada has posed challenges for local governments, leading to a heightened need for resources to manage the influx. As NIDCOM continues its efforts to engage with the Nigerian diaspora, Dabiri-Erewa's call serves as a reminder for individuals to adhere to proper procedures when seeking opportunities abroad.

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oopjnnnnhh819415735074828721 During the Community Development Day of the annual Igbogbo day celebrations on November 24, 2023, Dr. Nurudeen Yekinni Agbaje, the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Rural Development, revealed that the Lagos State Government has approved the construction of the Lami Agoro/Ganiu Oduntan street in Igbogbo. Dr. Agbaje highlighted the recent completion of the Olatifewa to Omidina street road project by the Lagos State Government. He stated, "The ongoing Baganju off Alhaji Oseni street in Igbogbo is also being facilitated by the Lagos State Government." "I am pleased to announce to you today that the state government has just approved the construction of Lami Agoro/Ganiu Oduntan street road in Igbogbo," Dr. Agbaje asserted during his address. Expressing gratitude, he thanked the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo Kingdom, Oba Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, for his pivotal role in the development of the region. Additionally, Dr. Agbaje commended Builder Sesan Daini, the Executive Chairman of Igbogbo Baiyeku LCDA, for his exemplary administrative leadership qualities. The approval of the new infrastructure project signifies the government's commitment to enhancing the living standards and connectivity in Igbogbo, further fostering community development in the region.

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e19121216485447939903454030 Over one hundred young people who had undergone Tech Talent and Data Science training at the SAIL Innovation Lab have gotten decent artificial intelligence jobs with Awari AI, a fast growing AI/Robotics firm that is enabling the development and adoption of frontier technology on the African continent starting from Nigeria.
The firm which has chosen the SAIL Innovation Lab in Ikorodu as a launchpad to several locations in Nigeria and Africa, also partnered with the SAIL Innovation Lab for continuous talent sourcing for the emerging multi-billion dollar AI industry that is expected to shape all spheres of life in a few years from now.
The co-founder of the SAIL Innovation Lab, the Senator representing Lagos East, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, in his remarks said the launch of partnership with Awari AI signaled the beginning of a transformative journey in Ikorodu, and Lagos East Senatorial District as a whole. He said, “The Awarri AI project, which we launch today, stands as a testament to our resolute commitment to embracing technology and innovation. It heralds a new era where industries will be redefined, jobs will be created, and our youth will be empowered. “Throughout the annals of history, humanity has been witness to extraordinary revolutions. From the advent of steam power to the electrifying dawn of electricity, and from the proliferation of computers to the connected world of the internet, each era brought profound transformations to our lives.
“ Today, we stand on the precipice of the 4th Industrial Revolution, a realm characterized by artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, biotechnology, and automation. This revolution promises unprecedented opportunities for Nigeria and Africa, and it is incumbent upon us to seize this moment”. Senator Abiru disclosed that he was passionate about tech and digital skills because of the massive job opportunities and economic growth that the sector can facilitate. He recalled that since 2022 when he embarked on the SAIL Innovation Lab project with five pilot programmes, over 150 participants in-class and 1,200 online trainees have been impacted positively. “Today, the SAIL Innovation Lab has left an indelible mark on the lives of over 4,173 participants through a diverse array of programs, including Tech Talent Development, STEM initiatives tailored for Senior Secondary School Students, Lagos East Teachers Fellowship, Start-Up Accelerator, and Data Science for Society. “These programs have now evolved to offer job prospects through our esteemed partner organizations. Awarri AI has taken the lead by employing nearly 100 of our graduates and pledging to continue its role as a platform for future outstanding participants seeking employment. “In an era where digital skills have become an essential currency, the SAIL Innovation Lab serves as a bridge, closing the digital divide. Our vision is to provide free training to young individuals in high-demand tech skills and work collaboratively with our partners to secure them decent job placements”, Senator Abiru said in his remarks. The co-founders of Awari AI, Mr. Silas Adekunle and Ms Eniola Edun, said Artificial intelligence is the new wave that should be embraced by Nigeria in its quest to harness opportunities in the current digital and innovation age. The minister of Communications and digital economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, said the SAIL Innovation Lab has been achieving its goals in less than seven months after the state of the earth innovation lab was commissioned. Dr Tijani said, “We set out to open up the minds of young people to opportunities that are available globally, and these opportunities are no longer the preserve of the developed world. We live at a time when technology now connects each and everyone of us strongly. The technologies have given us the opportunities to overcome barriers and be part of the global economy. According to him, Artificial Intelligence due to its foreign origin, “We (Nigerians) have not been able to participate fully and harness its benefits.For the first time in the history of Nigeria and anywhere in Nigeria, Awari AI have decided to start a company that will focus on building that knowledge so that computers will also think like us. For the first time in Nigeria, hundreds of people are being hired from the SAIL Innovation Lab”, the minister said. The Commissioner for Science, Innovation and Technology, Hon. Tunbosun Alake, disclosed that the State Government will be partnering on the project. He thanked Senator Abiru for driving the initiative.
Dignitaries who graced the occasion include; Former deputy governor of Lagos State, Prince Abiodun Ogunleye, Senator Adeseye Ogunlewe, HRM Oba Engr. Kabir Adewale Shotobi, the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, Oba Engr Bashir Sotonwa, the Sekumade of Ipakodo, Oba (Barrister) Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, The Adegboruwa of Igbogbo Kingdom, Oba David Raji, The Eweye of Isiu, Prince Amid Oduborisha, President Oriwu Club, Local Government council chairmen, Hon. Abidoun Moshood Aro, Hon Gbolahan Ogunleye, Dr. Saheed Oladapo Ibikunle, Hon(Princess) Adebimpe Akinsola, Alhaja Abiodun Ogunniyi, Mr Deji Abisola, Chief impact consultant on SAIL Innovation Lab who worked on the project till date, among many others.

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OVER 100 YOUTHS TRAINED AT SENATOR ABIRU’S SAIL INNOVATION LAB GETS LUCRATIVE AI JOBS WITH AWARI AI, MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS, DR BOSUN TIJANI, LAGOS STATE COMMISSIONER FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY, HON. TUNBOSUN ALAKE, OTHERS LAUD SENATOR ABIRU’S VISIONARY LEADERSHIP ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

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