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Former US President Gives Fashola International Award by AloyEmeka9: 8:15pm On Sep 29, 2009 |
Fashola receives Clinton Award for Eko Atlantic City 09.29.2009 Tuesday, September 29, 2009 Global recognition came the way of the Eko Atlantic City, the brand new city being developed to combat the effects of climate change through reclamation of nine square kilometers of land lost over the years to the Atlantic, as the Lagos State government and its private sector partners on the Project, South Energyx, got the Clinton Global lnitiave Commitment Certificate. The Certificate, received by the state Governor, Babatunde Fashola, SAN, and Chief Executive Officer of South Energyx Nigeria Limited, Mr Ronald Chagoury, took place on the third day of the fifth annual meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI), before the special breakout session with the theme, "The Infrastructure of Human Dignity: Protecting the Most Vulnerable," in New York, United States. Reading the citation before making the presentation, Mr Nicholas Kristof, a Columnist with The New York Times, declared that the Lagos State government and South Energyx are committed to “combating the devastating effects of climate change by reclaiming nine square kilometres of land for a new city, Eko Atlantic. Eko Atlantic will be an environmentally conscious city built with nature, to restore an original coastline and protect Victoria Island, Nigeria, from the severe risk of ocean surge and flooding. "The Initiative, founded by the 42nd President of the United States, Mr William Jefferson Clinton, is a forum dedicated to discussion and collaboration among world leaders, business executives, heads of NGO, philanthropists and other activists, to tackle pressing challenges facing the global community. The Commitments to Action, is a unique feature of CGI membership, aimed at ensuring translation of practical goals into meaningful and measurable results through new, specific, and pragmatic initiatives, which vary in size and duration focusing on diverse concerns, regions, and types of activities. Speaking to members of the international press earlier on Wednesday, after visiting the Eko Atlantic City’s stand at the CGI’s Exhibition Centre, Fashola reiterated commitment of the state government to deliver a safe environment to the next generation. According to him, government participation through the City project and his personal attendance of the CGI meeting were practical demonstration of the commitment to protect lives and property.“ The coastal erosion challenge of Lagos State today is a fall out of the increasing threat to the environment, climate change, rising water levels and as a coastal city, we remain absolutely committed to ensure that we safeguard the future for the next generation. That is the importance of our commitment. lt is no longer just a promise, it is an unyielding commitment to deliver a safe environment to the generation behind us,” Fashola said. While acknowledging the pre-eminence of the CGI as an international forum for discussing issues of the global challenge to the environment, he commended the private sector partners of the state on the Project, South Energyx for its courage and doggedness in working with the government to turn “what was an environmental disaster iinto a major asset for Lagos and for Africa.” http://odili.net/news/source/2009/sep/29/215.html |
Re: Former US President Gives Fashola International Award by AloyEmeka9: 9:21pm On Sep 29, 2009 |
Next one will be Nobel prize. |
Re: Former US President Gives Fashola International Award by babapupa: 9:35pm On Sep 29, 2009 |
Next one will be Nobel prize. I know say na sarcasm but anybody wey pull 20 million people from the edge of chaos and abyss deserve Nobel.l Fashola for Nobe Prize. |
Re: Former US President Gives Fashola International Award by AloyEmeka9: 9:38pm On Sep 29, 2009 |
Who said I am being sarcastic?. He can win Nobel on environment. If Kenyan woman won one for planting trees, why can't Fashola win one for cleaning up Lagos? |
Re: Former US President Gives Fashola International Award by babapupa: 9:45pm On Sep 29, 2009 |
My apologies, sounds like sarcasm the way you phrased it. It wasn't compounded. |
Re: Former US President Gives Fashola International Award by AloyEmeka9: 4:48am On Sep 30, 2009 |
No problem. I was wondering if you are babalawo. |
Re: Former US President Gives Fashola International Award by sjeezy8: 5:03am On Sep 30, 2009 |
lol great for Fashola |
Re: Former US President Gives Fashola International Award by Bruekeleen: 7:04am On Sep 30, 2009 |
Hallelujah! Finally, one good news came out of Naija, about a worthy politician. |
Re: Former US President Gives Fashola International Award by FBS: 9:32am On Sep 30, 2009 |
Good but why give the award now? Has he completed the project? Or is the award just for the "initiative"? |
Re: Former US President Gives Fashola International Award by timbuk2(m): 12:03pm On Sep 30, 2009 |
:d up fashoooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
Re: Former US President Gives Fashola International Award by nethacker(m): 12:22pm On Sep 30, 2009 |
Bruekeleen:he is not a politician. Fashola is a normal humble guy who in himself posses d spirit of leadership.If he is a politician,he would be a tyrant like Yar'Adua and other visionless scoundrels The guy is just too much. He merits commendations |
Re: Former US President Gives Fashola International Award by McDoe(m): 12:27pm On Sep 30, 2009 |
Where is the Eko Atlantic City located, Is it the same Mega City in Badagry? The guy is cool-headed; and he deserves whatever awards |
Re: Former US President Gives Fashola International Award by nethacker(m): 12:28pm On Sep 30, 2009 |
McDoe:from the article,they r refering to VI and its entourage |
Re: Former US President Gives Fashola International Award by McDoe(m): 12:30pm On Sep 30, 2009 |
nethacker: Okay. thanks my man |
Re: Former US President Gives Fashola International Award by mrofficial(m): 12:31pm On Sep 30, 2009 |
Fashola for President. |
Re: Former US President Gives Fashola International Award by saworoide: 12:33pm On Sep 30, 2009 |
A truly deserved award. |
Re: Former US President Gives Fashola International Award by Nezan(m): 12:43pm On Sep 30, 2009 |
A well deserved award, let him keep it up. |
Re: Former US President Gives Fashola International Award by kayc33(m): 12:44pm On Sep 30, 2009 |
well deserved |
Re: Former US President Gives Fashola International Award by otokx(m): 12:54pm On Sep 30, 2009 |
Has the city been completed? This people have started creating and collecting phantom awards but in due season we shall know. |
Re: Former US President Gives Fashola International Award by tunyus(m): 12:54pm On Sep 30, 2009 |
kudos to FASHOLA all Nairalander are saying 3 Gbosa GBOSA, GBOSA, GBOSAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA |
Re: Former US President Gives Fashola International Award by bibiking1(m): 1:06pm On Sep 30, 2009 |
otokx: hmm,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, You might have a pointBut have you ever stopped to consider that good governance in an African state should aways be encouraged periodically rather than wait till its done? Would this not help keep the individual motivated in an ambience of political disorientation? |
Re: Former US President Gives Fashola International Award by emiemi(f): 1:15pm On Sep 30, 2009 |
Up Fashola! He deserves as many awards as can be given to one man. |
Re: Former US President Gives Fashola International Award by sunnytop: 1:28pm On Sep 30, 2009 |
This is the kind of leader our country deserve,i have an opportunity of meeting him when he came to London sometimes last year December he and his teams came and lunch the propose over-ground rail system from sango ota to Lagos inland and another one from ojoo/okoko badagry express way to Lagos inland as well and many other propose development program he has for Lagos state him and Boris johnson his very good friend,to crown it all when i travel to Nigeria these year may i really confirm many of this project by myself.I think the man is good and deserve any international award that any other country and international organisation may confirm on him,he was a visionary leader Nigeria need to save us from the hand of all this evil people that God will cast out on this earth and send them into internal jail forever. |
Re: Former US President Gives Fashola International Award by nethacker(m): 1:37pm On Sep 30, 2009 |
sunnytop:Amen |
Re: Former US President Gives Fashola International Award by Nobody: 1:41pm On Sep 30, 2009 |
bibiking1:In as much as we love to critize, lets give honor to whom honor is due. Clinton Foundaation is not a money for award organization, they must have done thier research before nominating him. I went to lagos and from the airport to lekki i couldnt keep my mouth shut. I never thought i will see lagos in its full glory, i was shocked by the positive transformation. Keep up the good work Gov. Fash |
Re: Former US President Gives Fashola International Award by spoOne: 1:46pm On Sep 30, 2009 |
Well deserved - keep performing Fash! |
Re: Former US President Gives Fashola International Award by r231(m): 1:49pm On Sep 30, 2009 |
Eko o ni baje |
Re: Former US President Gives Fashola International Award by semid4lyfe(m): 1:51pm On Sep 30, 2009 |
Nice! Fashola has really taken giant strides to improve Lagos. He deserves this award and much more. |
Re: Former US President Gives Fashola International Award by MUNEER2(m): 1:55pm On Sep 30, 2009 |
He's simply worth any award given to him. For your information, i had to relocate from ibadan to lagos permanently because of fashola, and ever since, i've had no reason to regret my action. They need someone like him in all the states, most especially, oyo state. God help Fashola, God help Lagos, |
Re: Former US President Gives Fashola International Award by bibiking1(m): 1:58pm On Sep 30, 2009 |
aisha2: I had to give Fashola an exception, Naturally i have believed that most government achievements are just public propagandas that seek to perpetuate corruption. But this man's handiwork is quite visible and can not be overlooked, and his long term plan for the state MUST be commended. |
Re: Former US President Gives Fashola International Award by slap1(m): 1:59pm On Sep 30, 2009 |
Let doz who say America only sees d bad in us hav a change of tongue, coz d same eyes dat saw Ibori & co dat saw Fashola. |
Re: Former US President Gives Fashola International Award by luv2talk(m): 2:02pm On Sep 30, 2009 |
This Man Deserves to rule this country, Go Fash Man |
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