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img 20220620 wa00011511113648644701686 A bill for a law establishing the Lagos State Deoxyribo-Nucleic Acid (DNA) and Forensic centre to support criminal investigations, law enforcement, preservation of evidence for the judicial system and for other connected purposes has been passed by the Lagos State House of Assembly.
The bill was passed by the House after it scaled the third reading at plenary on Monday with all lawmakers in attendance giving their approvals.
The report on the bill had been adopted at an earlier sitting presided over by Speaker Mudashiru Obasa.
A part of the objectives of the centre includes to provide for the use and regulation of DNA based technology in the Lagos State in order to carry out profiling or analysis.
The centre is to also "carry out other forensic disciplines including, toxicology, drug chemistry, finger print examination, firearms examination, tool mark examination, ballistics, trace evidence analysis, questioned document examination and digital forensics to obtain evidence relevant to the investigation of criminal offences.
"Provide for the use of DNA profiles in the investigation of crime and the use of such profiles in proving the innocence or guilt of persons.
"Provide for the conditions under which the samples for DNA profiles may be retained or destroyed.
"Establish a DNA database and a DNA Index System in the State as well as establish a DNA bank for storage of reference DNA samples."
The bill gives powers to the centre to take specified bodily samples from certain categories of persons for the purposes of DNA analysis;
collect, examine, document and preserve evidence which can later be used in the identification of offenders amongst others.
The bill also allows the centre decode family ties and relationships of individuals in order to establish identity as well as the identification of abandoned or disputed children and other related issues.
The centre is expected to recommend methods for optimum use of DNA techniques and technologies for administration of justice.

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889876656yiio237853169368343704 With the 2023 general election drawing close, the focus should be more on the need for better governance, not religious sentiments that include Muslim-Muslim or Christian-Christian tickets, the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has tasked Nigerians.
Obasa gave the charge on Wednesday at the 14th Annual Hijrah Lecture organised by the Lagos State House of Assembly.
His position was supported by guest speakers at the event including popular Islamic cleric and Chief Imam of Offa, Kwara State, Sheik Muyideen Salman Husayn; Hon. Justice Abdurraheem Ahmad Sayi, a Kadi of Sharia Court of Appeal, Kwara State; and Sheikh Ishaq Mustapha Zuglool Sunuusi, head of academics, Daru Dawah Wal Irshad Arabic Centre, Isolo.
According to the Speaker, even though it has been argued that religion and politics are intertwined, it has been noted that religion has never been a determinant in the development of many countries that are currently doing great.
"All over the world where democracy is being practised, it has been established that good governance is not determined by their religions. In countries like India, Singapore, China and most of the democratic states in Asia and some other parts of the world where neither Islam nor Christianity is being practised, it is gratifying to note that good governance is seen all around them.
"Even here in Africa before the advent of both Islam and Christianity, we had a good and steady democratic setting with our traditional beliefs. It is now worrisome, however, that we allow religion to dictate to us how democracy should be practised," Obasa said.
He argued that the spiritual core of democratic governance is the obligation to serve the people with godly principles and noble objectives.
"People should understand that whoever will be fair, just and visionary, who can look back and identify good people to form a team with, to achieve success is someone who should be of concern to us in a democratic state to lead, not religion.
"There is no doubt that Nigeria is at a most precarious phase in its existence as a nation. These are indeed trying times for Nigeria and Nigerians. We should focus more on how the failure of politics and faith has compromised the unravelling of the Nigerian project.
"Therefore, at this time when Nigeria stands at its most critical juncture in history regarding next year's general elections, there is a crucial call for religious bodies to deploy their collective spiritual energies in not only undermining the negative forces of nepotism and dysfunctionality but in positively enhancing the development of Nigeria.
"Whether the political party contesting is running on Muslim-Muslim ticket or Christian-Christian ticket and otherwise, our focus should be the good intentions of the contestants. Let us not allow any politician to bamboozle us with religion as a determining factor for who we will choose as our leaders.
"As enshrined in the Constitution of Nigeria being a secular state, there is no provision for the elevation of a particular form of religion over another, let alone which one should be in charge of the government. Instead, what we have is freedom of religion," he added.
On his part, Justice Sayi said Islam all humanity is one.
"The primary roles and responsibilities of religious leaders are to teach, guide, educate and emancipate the minds of primordial sentiments like tribalism, nepotism and the rest that affect the minds.
"Message of unity and humanity should take the lead of what should come out of religious houses, whether churches or mosques. Religious leaders should know that God has created us equally and they should also know that nobody has been created superior. The first most important responsibility of pastors and Imams is to lead the people to virtue," he said.
In his lecture, Sheikh Sunuusi noted that Islam urges co-habitation and cooperation with others for the benefit of society.
"Islam says we should not cheat any other person," he said as he punctured the arguments of those against the Muslim/Muslim ticket with how situations had sprung up Christian-Christian governments in the past.
Explaining the idea behind the topic, the chairman of the 14th Hijrah lecture, Hon. Adams Noheem Babatunde said it had become imperative for religious leaders to tread softly and preach unity.
"This is not the time for teachings that would polarise us. We expect people of influence to always emphasise peace and unity at all times," he said.

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3993i3j3j3n3nnnnn6481973497867935221 The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Dr) Mudashiru Obasa, has described Nigeria as a country that desires true federalism as part of the solutions to the nation's security crisis.
Dr. Obasa stated this on Wednesday at the 2022 National Congress and Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Psychological Association held at the Lagos State University.
The Speaker, who was awarded Honourary Fellow of the academic body, lamented that insecurity had continued despite the federal government's deployment of financial and other resources to its fight.
He also urged the federal government muster the political will to implement the recommendations of different panels and committees that have investigated immediate and remote causes of insecurity in the country.
Represented by Hon. Victor Akande, chairman of the House Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights, Public Petitions and LASIEC, Obasa further advocated for sincere national mediation, negotiation, arbitration, reconciliation, and broad amnesty as modern conflict resolution strategies where necessary.
Speaking on the topic, 'Security and National Sustainability', Obasa described Lagos as one of the safest states in the country owing to the proactive efforts of all the tiers of government in the state.
"Here in Lagos State, we've taken preventive steps to ensure that law and order do not collapse for no good reason. We established the Neighbourhood Safety Corps because we are aware of the critical need for quick response from local security officers at the grassroots level.
"The state government's efforts, led by the Neighbourhood Safety Corps and aided by the other security officers on the ground, have made Lagos a secure place to live for everyone.
"There is, however, reason to believe that the federal government would support the same objective by establishing a state police force. Community preventative policing, as opposed to curative policing, is crucial for maintaining national security in light of the current state of affairs. Constant contact between the security agencies and community people is necessary to get the country out of its current situation.
"At the same time, all three tiers of government should work to significantly cut spending on administration, which includes things like defence and domestic security. As one might expect, this is crucial if we want to see progress in the real sectors of the economy," Obasa said.
The Speaker, while noting that military action and confrontational approach tend to increase violence rather than decrease tension, added: "to rehabilitate all militants who embrace reconciliation, however, we need to place a greater emphasis on the concepts of mediation, negotiation, arbitration, reconciliation, and broad amnesty as modern conflict resolution strategies.
"The principle of true federalism advocated by militants in the Niger Delta and other groups should be adopted because it guarantees genuine political autonomy and the right to control resources.
"In a similar vein, the federal government and other stakeholders in Nigeria's violent sociopolitical and ethnically based crisis need to muster the political will to carry out the recommendations of the numerous panels and committees set up to investigate the immediate and remote causes of the crisis."
He attributed insecurity to a number of factors including the country's inheritance of a faulty security structure and the failure of successive governments to effectively restructure the system.
Beyond impacting knowledge, the Speaker tasked tertiary institutions to be interested in the affairs of the nation as part of their contributions to the sustenance of national progress.
He commended the NPA and LASU for honouring him as he promised to continue to play roles for the advancement of Nigeria. Earlier in his address, Prof. Olukayode Afolabi, President of NPA, lamented the security situation of the country saying it now affects every facet of Nigeria's development and forcing investors away.
Among other suggestions, he said there was an urgent need to bring psychologists into the recruitment and development processes of security personnel.
On her part, Prof Adenike Boyo, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics) of LASU who represented the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, expressed hope that the 5-day conference would add value to Nigeria's development.

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img 20220727 wa00087E27247365382433618950. The Lagos State House of Assembly has approved the appointment of Otunba Richard Akin Oshungboye as Acting Chairman of Lagos State House of Assembly Service Commission (LAHASCOM).
The appointment, through a letter dated Thursday, 21 July 2022, became necessary owing to the vacuum that emanated in the office of the chairman and the need for effective management of the Commission.
Otunba Oshungboye, before his recent elevation, was Commissioner 1 at LAHASCOM.
It is believed that Oshungboye will bring his experience garnered over many to bear on the effective running of the Commission.
Oshungboye, born on April 14, 1959, had earlier spent 28 years in the banking sector and was recognised as a human resources expert.
He had also worked as a Special Adviser on Budget and Economic Planning to the Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa between 2015 and 2019.

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storage emulated 0 pictures comica cartoon16581366783098823890723965205687 With the passing of Chief Kemi Nelson, a member of the Governor's Advisory Council (GAC), Lagos State has lost a very bright light, the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has said.
Chief Nelson, a former South-West Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), died on Sunday at the age of 66 after a brief illness.
Dr Obasa, in a statement on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary, Eromosele Ebhomele, described the death of the politician as a huge loss to Lagos state, the party she served with so much passion and enthusiasm, members of the party and Nigeria.
"The shock is indescribable. It is so huge and painful, one that will be difficult to heal for a long time. Indeed, we lost a very bright light that had always brought the desired radiance to our party.
"Chief Kemi Nelson was a coordinator of women and she carried out her tasks with so much ease, enthusiasm and effectiveness to the admiration of every one of us.
"She never hid her passion for a better Lagos and Nigeria through democratic governance. She was diligent and excelled in every position or committee she found herself in.
"While I, like many others she held in high esteem, will personally miss her, I pray that God would strengthen every member of her family, her friends, associates, those she mentored, the GAC and our party," Obasa prayed.
Chief Kemi Nelson, former Executive Director of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) and influential politician, was a senatorial candidate in 1992. She lost the election to Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, now presidential candidate of the APC ahead of the 2023 election.
In 1999, she pitched tents with the Alliance for Democracy (AD) and served in the administration of Asiwaju Tinubu as Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation.

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