State-wide Hypertension And Diabetic Screening.









The remarkable achievements of sound Public Health policies globally in the 20th Century have improved the quality of life, even as manifested in an increase in life expectancy, worldwide reduction in child mortality, and elimination or reduction of many communicable diseases (such as yellow fever) in many countries of the world. The improvements are not seen to be as dramatic in this part of the world.

Public Health leaders in the country must strengthen their roles and advocate for improved population-based health delivery within a global community, but more importantly in our country. Most especially now that what concerns one country in terms of disease affects many others because of a rapidly growing access to international travel.

Public health is very important in the growth of a nation or community. A good example is the United States of America where the average life expectancy increased by about 30 years from the beginning of the 20th century to the end. Over 80% of this increment can be attributed to public health initiatives, whilst less than 20% was due to medical advances. The cost-effectiveness of Public Health initiatives and interventions is, therefore, not in doubt.

With this available data, it was essential for Lagos State Government to embark on public health initiatives such as the statewide hypertension and diabetic screening, to detect early asymptomatic/undiagnosed cases of hypertension and diabetes; especially among those at high risk.

Upon assumption of office in 2007, Governor Fashola wasted no time before embarking on this important programme in July 2007. Screening has been ongoing and because of the success of this programme, the Lagos State Government resolved to hold the screening every quarter. This is a free exercise for Lagos State citizens and the rationale for bearing costs can be justified by the economic loss to both the individuals and governments from these two diseases.

Data from public health facilities in Lagos State has shown an increasing incidence of hypertension and diabetes with increasing mortality from stroke, ischemic heart disease, and renal failure among younger adults. Also, the inadequate knowledge of the symptoms, signs and effects of hypertension and diabetes, the asymptomatic nature of hypertension and diabetes; increased incidence of sudden deaths especially among young people in the productive age range; and significant correlation between hypertension and diabetes on one hand and end stage renal disease on the other hand are also reasons that further reinforced government’s decision to embark on the programme.

The public awareness is obviously paying off because the total number of persons screened in 2009 was 157,869, with 30,467 cases of hypertension and 6,483 cases of diabetes were identified.

Governor Fashola and his administration’s effort have not gone unnoticed in not only Lagos State but internationally. The Statewide Screening for Hypertension and Diabetes in Lagos State, Nigeria, was one of eight finalists for the 2008 Louise Lown Heart Hero Award. Finalists provide successful examples of prevention activities that can inspire and guide other programs.

Free Cleft Lip And Palate Reconstructive Surgery Program
Many parents are excited to be expecting a baby into the family, so imagine the devastation when their new baby is presented to them with a facial deformity-cleft lip. Parents love their children and want them to look and be their best, so it is difficult to cope with the fact that their child may look like that for the rest of his or her life.

The consequences of these deformities on the patient include bizarre facial appearance, inability to feed well from birth leading to malnutrition, ear and chest infections, and poor physical/mental development amongst others.

In order to alleviate this pain and suffering, The Lagos State Government initiated the programme in June 2006 and was the first in the country to offer such services to its citizens at no cost, thereby affirming its stand as a responsible Government that constantly finds ways to alleviate poverty and provide qualitative healthcare to its people. In addition, the programme has improved the capacity of the plastic surgery unit of LASUTH and also helps equip the Biochemistry Laboratory at LASUTH, since equipment will also service other departments in the hospital.

The Plastic Surgery Unit Clinic in LASUTH attends to an average of five to eight patients with cleft lip / palate at every clinic. Physicians find that the parents, the immediate relations and the communities are equally affected. The misconception about the causes of these congenital abnormalities in the society is such that it is said to be due to witchcraft and labeled certain individuals as being responsible. Realizing the gravity of the problems associated with cleft lip/palate, the Lagos State Government came up the programme tagged “OPERATION SMILE” to curb this menace and bring smiles to people’s faces.

The objective of “operation smile” is to ensure the surgical repairs of the cleft lip, thereby giving the child and parents the opportunity to live a happier fulfilled life. Also, to help debunk the taboo of witchcraft associated with the cleft lip. A lot of mass media publicity was used to create awareness of the programmes prior to the screening and pre-selection process at LASUTH.

During the programme, 4-6 patients a day had the necessary operation and they were observed post-operative for 72hours, then a follow up appointment with the plastic surgeon all at LASUTH. Data available show that 118 patients had surgery in 2006; in 2007-52; in 2008-118 and in 2009-147 patients had surgery. This programme in Lagos State is often monitored and recorded by international organizations like WHO, UNICEF enabling the Government to use this at the International level for promotion, statistics and other purposes.

Governor Babatunde Fashola has been consistent in his actions and words regarding the changes he is making in Lagos State to the betterment of the people of the state.

This Senile LASTMA agbero again!!

Emergency Medical Services (LASEMS and LASAMBUS)


Lagos State’s increasing urbanization and industrialization has led to a considerable increase in the occurrence of road traffic, industrial and marine accidents and medical emergencies, hence the strengthening of the inherited base hospital care i.e. Lagos State Emergency Medical Service (LASEMS) and establishment of the pre-hospital care service i.e. Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS) in March 2001. Both of these services run on a 24hours a day; 7 days a week basis and have led to significant improvement in the response time and quality of care with attendant improvement in morbidity and mortality rates occasioned by medical emergencies. The ambulances are available at locations spread all over the state, strategically placed to reach the largest population. The locations are at Old Toll gate, 3rd mainland bridge, Abule Egba, Mile 2, Anthony, Lekki Expressway, Agbowa, LASG secretariat staff clinic, Akowonjo, Isheri-Idimu, Ikorodu, Badagry, Epe, Malu Rd, Apapa, Stadium-Surulere and Isolo. The services covered by LASEMS and LASAMBUS are

1. Awareness campaign on the preventive aspect of medical emergencies including home/road traffic/industrial accidents; and how the public is able to access services.

2. Training of personnel in pre-hospital and hospital-based management of trauma and medical emergencies, and effective radio communication with patients and public.

3. Establishment of an efficient radio-communication network linking the public, LASAMBUS, LASEMS and the Ministry of Health, with this including the dedicated (easy-to-remember) phone hotline (123) which is clearly painted on the vehicles.

4. Free treatment within the first 24 hours of emergency policy.

5. 15 ambulance points were established initially throughout the State with plans in place for another 5 more points for increased efficiency and faster response time.

6. Acquisition of 10 Nos. additional mobile intensive care unit (MICU) ambulances (with capacity to administer advanced life support) to the fleet of ambulances.

7. Establishment of the Marine Rescue Unit consequent upon increased incidence of vehicles plunging across the bridges into the lagoon.

8. On-going training and retaining of personnel for continued competence.

9. Institution of pre-hospital care through the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS) to cover all the LGAs.

10. Strengthening of the hospital-based care/recovery through the Lagos State Emergency Medical Services (LASEMS)-the faster the patient gats to hospital, the better the chance of survival.

LASAMBUS

The patients are taken to one of the following hospitals-Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja; General Hospital Lagos and General Hospital Gbagada

According to the statistics available from LASAMBUS in 2009, the cases that were attended to included special cases, road traffic accidents; dialysis; medical emergencies; victims of collapsed buildings; obstetric emergencies; surgical emergencies; assault victims; burn victims; gunshot wounds; accidental falls and home incidences; industrial accidents and explosions, destitute and homeless victims, and drowning victims. Majority of the cases were special assignments which are events to which LASAMBUS is called upon to provide coverage in case it is needed. Road traffic accidents were about 13% of the calls and the least number of calls came from assault cases which were less than 1% of all the calls.

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Yoruba:

This Senile LASTMA agbero again!!

What else is new?

Must it pain you so much because other people are proud of their state? It's not my fault that your village is a million years back in the stone age and your leaders are busy f/u/c/k/i/n/g ashawo and eating pepper soup instead of looking out for your sorry existence,

Too bad you the next generations are in the same rotten and backward boat.


Ndo, e go better one day,

who be this again? Fashola plant flowers,a thread is opened,fashola enters aeroplane with small children,a thread is opened,fashola donates eyeglasses 2 old people,a thread is opened. . .ironically,these fashola enthusiasts,ain't lagosians. . .They r from some God 4saken town

Lagos State Cervical Cancer Awareness and Screening Program


All over the world a woman dies every two minutes from cervical cancer, which means about 4 women, would have died by the time you finish reading this article. These are staggering numbers about a cancer that could have a much better prognosis for the patient if it is recognized early and treated. For Nigeria, including Lagos State, it is the 2nd commonest cancer affecting women. Cervical cancer is widespread among, but not exclusive to, sexually active women in the reproductive (childbearing) years. Governor Fashola’s initiative on cervical cancer awareness and screening is timely and intended to reduce the number of fatalities from cervical cancer.

Studies have shown that certain types of a virus called Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) cause cervical cancer and there is scientific evidence that the virus has been detected in up to 99.7% of all cervical cancers worldwide. The ways of transmission of this virus is through sexual intercourse or during intimate focal place skin contact with about 80% of the women expected to be infected with some type of the HPV at some times in their lifetime. This is why it is very important for every woman to undergo regular cervical screening to detect abnormalities. Two of the most effective ways of testing are through pap’s test or screening with low cost methods using Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid (VIA), which detect cervical abnormalities, which may be the early signs of the disease. The prevention of cervical cancer using these low cost methods is simple, effective, technologically friendly and affordable.

The Lagos state administration developed different methods of awareness and screening peculiar to the state. These include printed materials such as fliers, handbills and posters which were distributed to the women during the screening campaigns; group and individual counseling were provided before and after the cervical screening exercise; cervical screening using VIA was conducted free for women aged 25 – 60 years; treatment of the identified precancerous lesions with cryotherapy machine was also done free; referral services for those with suspicious cancer were also provided to the Lagos Island Maternity Hospital.

The first round of screening was held on 15 – 21st December, 2008 at the Ikeja division for residents of Ikeja, Oshodi-Isolo, Agege, Ifako-Ijaiye, Alimosho LGAs and LCDAs). 989 women were screened and 2% of them were suspicious of having cervical cancer. Subsequently there was screening carried out in Ikorodu division on 15-21st November 2009 which comprised of Ikorodu, Somolu, Kosofe LGAs and LCDAs, where 1006 women were screened and 24.3% suspicious of cervical cancer; and at Mushin LGA in December 2009 with 952 screened and 0.5% suspicious of cancer of the cervix.

As is Governor Babatunde Fashola’s style, these actions taken are the prelude to the long-term goals of early detection and treatment of cervical cancer. Some of these goals are:

1. More health facilities to be designated as treatment sites for cervical cancer.

2. At least 2 more machines (cryoscopy and cryotherapy) should be procured for the designated centres.

babapupa:

What else is new?

Must it pain you so much because other people are proud of their state? It's not my fault that your village is a million years back in the stone age and your leaders are busy f/u/c/k/i/n/g ashawo and eating pepper soup instead of looking out for your sorry existence,

Too bad you the next generations are in the same rotten and backward boat.


Ndo, e go better one day,

I'm very sure there's something in your village to uphold and be proud of, unfortunately, your leaders have turned you all into hopeless destitutes with nothing to look forward to in life but rage and anger.

No need to waste your tine here, Bapapupa or Fashola can not solve your your problem.

Lagos State AIDS Control Programme
HIV/AIDS is a deadly disease and in Lagos State alone, the number of estimated HIV positive persons is 600,000, which surpasses that of all of Ghana at 500,000. Given the multisectoral approach to HIV/AIDS Prevention/Control and the importance attached to it, the Lagos State Action Committee on AIDS was established under the Office of the Governor in 2000, with the Ministry of Health constituting a major player and collaborator. Various community and school-based target groups (such as youths, drivers, etc.), campaigns and advocacy rallies and visits were carried out in all the LGAs of the State, including workshop on HIV/AIDS prevention for policy makers. An enduring response can only come from realistic data.

Over 100,000 people actually need treatment in Lagos State for instance, and less than 5,000 people have access to treatment. Of this figure 3,000 people are on the MSF (Doctors without borders) and GHAIN’s project. The biggest problem at the moment even with this number that has access is the issue of treatment failure because in several patients, it has been found that treatment has not been effective, and the single biggest factor responsible for this is adherence to drugs.

Inability to pay for the drugs (70% of patients are not adhering as a result of poverty) or lack of knowledge regarding the importance of taking the medication as prescribed are some of the reasons for non-compliance. It was found that over 72% of patients under the MSF project for instance have had treatment interruption at one time or another. Over 50% live on less than 150 Naira per day and it was further revealed that 39% borrow money from friends and relatives to access treatment at a time while over 18% actually sold their properties. 2.5% of patients are presently on the second line drugs, which could be serious burden to them because some of the second line drugs have to be kept at certain temperature. Lagos State Government endeavours to give support to patients in their struggle with AIDS.

The initiative includes formulation of partnerships with local nongovernmental organizations (NGO’s) to care for orphans and vulnerable children, and facilitate support groups for victims and their families. Other activities include setting up of Voluntary and Counseling Centers (VCT) in 11 of the State’s General Hospitals and 2 primary care facilities, Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV and anti retroviral therapy.

From data available for activities from 1st January to 17th March 2009, 109,664 people were counseled and tested for HIV out of which 9833 (9%) tested positive. Out of the 24,239 pregnant women tested for HIV, 899(4%) tested positive. Cumulative number of clients enrolled in the programme since 2005 is 179,302. Governor Fashola’s administration is intent on reducing the incidence of AIDS in Lagos State through awareness whilst giving support to persons living with AIDS and their families. This can be seen by the number of patients enrolled in 2009 alone compared to the overall numbers from 2009.

Igbo’s In Badagry Back Fashola

Ndigbo in Badagry, under the auspices of Ndigbo in Action Congress, have expressed their support for the state Governor, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN) and Murisque Yinka Durosimi, the chairman, Ojo Local Government Area.

The group, during a solidarity visit to the Ojo council chairman recently, said with the performance of both the state governor and the chairman, it has decided not only to canvass for a second term for them, but to also do everything reasonable to ensure that they are re-elected into office.

Chief Chris Nwakouna, in his speech, described the governor and the chairman as men who have redefined leadership and governance, as well as make the dividends of democracy get to all nooks and crannies in the state and local government.

Nwakouna also described them as great leaders, administrators and managers of human and natural resources, who have carried all the citizens along in the state and local governments in their programmes, thereby bringing an enduring peace.

In the light of this, the group has resolved to ensure that they are returned in office in 2011.

According to him, “in the light of the foregoing, it is the resolve of the Igbo that you will continue in office in 2011.

“You need re-election to complete the dream of a new state and local government and we therefore advise every intending and prospective aspirant for 2011 governorship and chairmanship elections to wait until 2014.

“On our part, we assure you of our continuous and unalloyed support to your administration. We shall do all that is reasonable and lawfully permissible to ensure your re-election.”

Responding, the council chairman described the visit as a sign of unity among the group, saying it shows that people are really getting what they desire from government.

Meanwhile, the group has printed 100,000 copies of stickers canvassing for re-election of the governor and the chairman.

philip0906:

who be this again? Fashola plant flowers,a thread is opened,fashola enters aeroplane with small children,a thread is opened,fashola donates eyeglasses 2 old people,a thread is opened. . .ironically,these fashola enthusiasts,ain't lagosians. . .They r from some God 4saken town

That's why he is getting paid to do it. He is Fashola's crier and he pays him N45K a month for this job. One wonders what he was voted in to do if not all the things listed above and many more he is yet to address. Obama got his votes from Youtube and Facebook, and any politician who does not take the internet serious will be a sore loser in 2011.



Babapupa and Fashola planning on the next online propaganda

Eye Health

As part of the activities to round off 2009 World Glaucoma Day Celebration in Lagos State, about 800 people in Badagry were treated free of charge for various eye-related conditions under the Lagos State Government Blindness Prevention Programme (LSBPP). LSBPP was started in 2000 as a result of the Federal Ministry of Health initiative to curb the high prevalence of preventable blindness in the nation. Some of the diseases causing preventable blindness include diseases such as cataract, glaucoma, refractive errors and childhood blindness.

In order to further enhance the program and strengthen the delivery of eye care in the State, in 2008 an action plan was articulated to develop a comprehensive eye health care system in the State at all levels. This action plan was based on the findings of a situation analysis of eye care services delivery in the State. This plan is to ensure the long term sustainability of the program and improve efficiency of existing eye care services.

During the World Glaucoma week celebration in Lagos, 440 of the patients were given recommended glasses while 103 underwent surgical operations stressing that the three-day free eye treatment programme is targeted at the treatment of sub-normal eye conditions with the sub objective of the complete eradication of avoidable blindness and the overall objective of the prevention of blindness amongst Lagos populace.

Glaucoma is a disease in which the optic nerve is damaged, leading to progressive, irreversible loss of vision. It is often, but not always, associated with increased pressure of the fluid in the eye. Glaucoma is the world second leading cause of blindness and second common cause of blindness in Nigeria. The disease is symptomless in its early stages which makes it deadly. There is no pain in the eyes and one’s eyes would not be red and in the early stages, it would not affect vision. This is why a lot of people go blind from the disease as that is usually the first indication of any problem. Glaucoma is a commonest cause of irreversible blindness, as mentioned in a recent national survey in Nigeria in 2007, it was discovered that about 16.7 per cent of Nigerians from 40 years and above are blind from Glaucoma and Lagos state anticipates that the LSBPP will reduce these figures drastically in the very near future.

The Primary Health Care Centres in the state have now been structured to undertake treatments for minor sub-normal eye conditions and enlightenment point adding that more critical cases and those requiring surgeries are referred to the seven fully equipped eye care centres within the premises of the General Hospitals at Ajeromi, Gbagada, Isolo, Orile-Agege, Ikorodu, Epe and Lagos Island.

Finally, all the eye care centres at primary, secondary and tertiary levels have been fully equipped and have well trained staff to provide not only qualitative free eye care treatment programme but also serves as an enlightenment point wherein patients are provided within basic information regarding the care of the eye.

Aloy+Emeka:

That's why he is getting paid to do it. He is Fashola's crier and he pays him N45K a month for this job. Obama got his votes from Youtube and Facebook, and any politician who does not take the internet serious will be a sore loser in 2011.

Trust Mr Akala himself to show face,

What's happening with Mr Akala these days?

babapupa:


Trust Mr Akala himself to show face,

What's happening with Mr Akala these days?

He aight doing his lil old bleashing.

The Fashola administration has displayed unusual determination and commitment to achieve set goals aimed at improving the quality of lives of its citizenry. It has lived up to international ideals of good governance found only in the developed nations.

[size=14pt]The Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) at its fifth annual general meeting in New York, United States of America, recognized the State Government's Eko Atlantic Project by awarding it the CGI Certificate. In a citation of Lagos before the formal presentation of the CGI Certificate, Nicholas Kristof of the New York Times described the State Government and its contractor, South Energyx as, "a committed pair against the devastating effect of the Atlantic Ocean".[/size]

The project is an engineering initiative aimed at the reclamation of 9 square kilometres of land lost over the years to the Ocean. The earth friendly project would feature the confrontation of the Atlantic Ocean to take back what the ocean had taken over on the Victoria Island axis and in turn put in place a world class city.

[size=14pt]In California, United States of America, the governor, now recognized as a leading environmental campaigner, addressed the Governors' Climate Summit on Global warming. [/size]There, he told the gathering to stimulate effective action by State Governors, Local Government Chairmen, as well as city and state managers across the world, that if Nigeria has the largest population in Africa, its voice must be heard loudly at international levels as it is the most risk prone nation in Africa, being bordered in the North by the desert and South by coastal erosion.

The governor told the gathering of [size=14pt]his administration's efforts aimed at combating global warming. These, he said, include the formation of Climate Clubs in schools to impart global warming and other environmental issues early in children and youths, the Operation Green Lagos programme, waste to wealth programme, rehabilitation of dump sites, commissioning of transfer loading stations, organization of a climate summit among others.
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a French delegation visited Lagos State to familiarise itself with what was going on in the State. An impressed team leader, Senator Jacques Legendre who led the delegation, told the governor he would make an encouraging report on his visit to the state, when they return to France. He explained that from what the delegation had seen, the visit was set to open new perspectives on how best to give French support to the infrastructural renewal efforts of Lagos.


[size=14pt]International accolades[/size]

[size=13pt]A World Bank delegation under the leadership of Mr Ajay Kumar indicated that he would recommend the Lagos BRT model to those of South American countries, saying 'I would rather send officials of cities seeking to implement the BRT system to Lagos, than Bogota in Columbia or Curitiba in Brazil'.[/size] Another World Bank team led by its Vice President, Africa Region, Dr Obiageli Ezekwesili, which also visited Lagos, was impressed by the operations of the Lagos Metropolitan Transport Authority (LAMATA).

Inspecting some road projects undertaken by the agency including the rehabilitation of Lateef Jakande/Wempco junction, she said, "I am happy at the testimonies of beneficiaries of this project, particularly the fact that before the junction was rehabilitated, traffic could be held up for two hours."

[size=14pt]Yet another 33 - member Ghanaian delegation was also in Lagos. Team leader, Dr D. D. Darku expressed appreciation for the warm reception accorded them and commended LAMATA for its operation of the BRT scheme. He explained that the team was in Lagos to understudy the State's BRT operation and stated, while exuding happiness, that they had been inspired by what they had seen and stressing that Ghana's BRT would be in operation within the next two years".[/size]


[size=13pt]Not done yet, another Ghanaian delegation visited Lagos to under study the structure and operations of LAMATA.[/size] The delegation had Mr Albert Zigah as leader. He said the team was in Lagos to understudy LAMATA's operational structure, as the team was impressed by the agency's effective running of the BRT scheme.

[size=14pt]The British Government, impressed with developments in the state, initiated moves through its United Kingdom Department for International Development, to assist in further developing the state's education system through a programme tagged, "State Schools Improvement Team".[/size]

The programme which involves the use of professionals with a focus aimed at improving the understanding of teaching and learning environment in schools in the state, will commence in 60 schools across the state. Eighteen (18) public schools in the state are equally benefiting from the British Council programme, "Connecting Classroom Project".

http://allafrica.com/stories/201002220185.html

Good one paddy lo,

The Lekki Airport


When the only international airport in Lagos State; Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), was built, Ikeja was a suburb of Lagos and not the bustling commercial centre it is today. All the neighbourhoods and communities around the airport, like Oshodi, Isolo, Mafoluku have become heavily built up and highly populated. These lead to sporadic and disruptive traffic congestions. Despite the fact that the Lagos State government has made heroic efforts to make the Oshodi access to the airport better by clearing the Kaiyero Market area, there is still traffic leading up to the airport itself, especially at peak hours in the morning and evening.

This scenario and several other factors like the number of passengers flying in and out of Lagos (5million per year) have made the need for another airport in Lagos State imperative, in anticipation of further economic growth in the state. The Lagos State Government established the Lagos Airport Development Company (LADC) solely for the purpose of managing the development of the proposed Lekki Airport with a primary objective of complementing and supporting the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA),

Forward thinking as usual, the Governor through the state Ministry of Commerce and Industry is developing a masterplan for the new international airport to be built by the state in Lekki. The new airport is expected to cost $600million and will be built adjacent to the 16,500 hectare Lekki free trade zone to further catalyse the ongoing development of the southeast region of the State.

The Lekki corridor is considered one of the most dynamic future growth areas in Nigeria. The new airport will provide much needed facilities for air passengers travelling to or via Lagos and also ease congestion at the MMIA.

The Lekki Airport is a complex project, which is why the state government engaged the best international consultants available to develop the Lekki Airport Master Plan. The study will be completed in four (4) separate stages and each stage requires approval from the Lagos State Government before proceeding to the next level.

The first stage comprises of the client’s brief; establishment of the project team; visit to the proposed site; air traffic analysis and critique for passengers and cargo; planning parameters and key facilities; yardstick measurements and airport schematics; development of airfield layout options and evaluation options and assessment.

During the second stage of the master plan, the team wrote about the passenger terminal sizing; concepts and assessment; preferred airfield and terminal options; architectural treatment options; conclusions and recommendations; development budget estimate; strategic programme options and procurement options.

For stage 3, the team will develop selected options; landside access – road & rail; prepare phasing strategy, amongst others.

The fourth and last stage will include the creation of a 3D model; presentation material; final master plan report and presentation to Governor Fashola and Lagos State Government team and the Master Plan study approval.

The Master Plan is currently at stage 3 is due to be completed by June this year. The Governor expects the airport to be operational by 2013.

[B][size=14pt]Construction work on nation’s biggest port to commence[/size][/B]
[B]BusinessAug 10, 2010[/B]

Construction of the [size=14pt]Port at Lekki [/size]which is expected to accommodate container vessels up to 8,000 Twenty Equivalent Units (TEUs) and liquid bulk vessels up to 160,000 DWT will begin in first quarter of the year 2011 as the contractor selection process is currently underway.

Several potentials EPC Contractors have been selected by the Lekki Port from over 30 contractors who expressed interest in bidding for construction of the port.
The short listed contractors, from various parts of the globe, are renowned for their expertise in the field and have been issued an ‘Invitation to Bid’ (ITB). Louis Berger Group Inc (USA), the Project Management Consultants (PMC) for this multi-billion dollar private deep sea port project is supervising the entire process.

According to the Director of Finance, Lekki Port, , Mr. Kundan Sainani, [B]“the visit to the site by the contractors is the next step after the short listing process. This will give the contractors an opportunity to see the site location, site conditions and get a real understanding of the project which in turn will help them in preparing their technical and financial proposals.”
Mr. Sainani further explained that, “the visit to the site by the contractors lasted for two weeks with each contractor’s team assigned a day to visit the site. A typical day began with a presentation about the project followed by a visit to the Lekki port site and concluded with a question and answer session.”[/B]

The Lekki Port when fully developed will cover an area of 500 hectares and will be the first deep sea port in Nigeria. It will also have the capability of handling all types of cargo including containers, liquid bulk and dry bulk.

[B]The contractors are expected to submit their bids by Sept, 2010. The contract will be awarded the by the end of 2010 and contractors mobilized in the first quarter of 2011.[/B]

Established in 2002, the Lagos Free Trade Zone is a private sector initiation promoted by Eiurochem Corpoation of Singapore and is located in Itoke Village, Ibeju- Lekki area, along the Atlantic coast 65km east of Lagos. LFTZ was conceived and developed to facilitate foreign and local investments in Nigeria.
[B]When fully developed, the zone will house a number of world class petroleum, petrochemical and agro-commodity manufacturing complexes by drawing upon Nigeria’s abundant oil and gas resources.[/B]

[url]http://www.vanguardngr.com/2010/08/10/construction-work-on-nation’s-biggest-port-to-commence/[/url]

Thanks babapupa and paddy lo for the update,

I also thank you babapupa and paddy_lo on the updates.
I have so much good stuff to read especially in the health category.

In Jesus name. . .Eko O ni Baje O . . . O baje ti

Aloy+Emeka:

That's why he is getting paid to do it. He is Fashola's crier and he pays him N45K a month for this job. One wonders what he was voted in to do if not all the things listed above and many more he is yet to address.  Obama got his votes from Youtube and Facebook, and any politician who does not take the internet serious will be a sore loser in 2011.


Babapupa and Fashola planning on the next online propaganda

This thread shall remain a positive thread, no need to let gutter rats and hopeless clowns like you drag it down.

Groups align for Fashola’s return


As part of the measures to actualise the re-election of Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola, in 2011, more political associations have aligned with The Continuity Group, an association in the vanguard of Fashola’s second-term bid.

The associations, which have agreed to work with the TCG to realise Fashola’s return, include the Eko Liberal Forum; Arewa Group in Lagos; Igbo Forum in Lagos; Non-Indigenes Group; Nupe Group; and BRF Fans’ Club.

The groups, in a statement, said they were galvanising support for Fashola because they wanted consolidation of his programmes, which had made the state a toast of others in the country.

A former Special Adviser to former Governor Bola Tinubu on Environment, Mr. Adekunle Olaiya, said that the goal of the alignment was to achieve five million voters target in 2011 for Fashola.

He said that Fashola had endeared himself to all ethnic nationalities in Lagos and that his programmes had spoken volumes of his pedigree to change the face of the state.

He urged all residents in the state to support the governor in actualising his mandate of leading the state again for another four years.

A coordinator, TCG, Mr. Abayomi Thompson, said that Fashola was a good material that would not be difficult to market to the electorate.

He noted that since his assumption of office, he had made giant strides to move the state forward, saying that it was only necessary to support him to return for a second term.

The Slogan…Eko o ni baje o.

A slogan can be described as a catchy phrase used in advertising to promote something. The benefit of a slogan is that, the same memorable message can be used for many purposes in many different media.

Slogans are particularly effective when you’re trying to communicate a major shift in strategy. Slogans may also change to reflect societal shifts. An effective slogan should be brief. But either short or long, a slogan should encapsulate the essence of an organization or individual.

Since the emergence of the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN), the slogan “EKO O NI BAJE,” which simply means; “Lagos shall not deteriorate,” or “Lagos no go spoil.”

When Eko o ni baje is chanted the response is “O baje ti” meaning “It shall not deteriorate,” or “E no fit spoil.”

The phrase has become a popular saying in Lagos State, when it is said the person saying it is unconsciously making a positive affirmation for the state. It advertises the possibilities of a more functional, livable metropolis.

This positive affirmation can be seen in the on-going transformation of the centre of excellence in all sectors of governance. It’s a phrase used by young and old, literate and illiterate, rich and poor in Lagos State and has come to stay.

You can create the energy to turn your dreams into reality by knowing what to say when you talk to yourself. – Shad Helmstetter.

Eko o ni baje o

State Pride and History

Lagos is essentially made up of settlers from different parts of the world and Nigeria, and because of this, many residents do not really know the history of Lagos and its migrant populations. Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola is changing this through effective information dissemination about local lore and culture. Not only is the Fashola administration streamlining many cultural ceremonies in Lagos State, it is also educating the populace on how the ceremonies originated.

Governor Fashola is not only intent on making huge leaps in the renewal of infrastructure in Lagos State but also in the knowledge of culture, tradition and history of its people. Lagos State administration has involved older Lagosians in activities or projects that require knowledge of the history of Lagos with the hope of bringing the formal and oral history of Lagos to the people and encouraging their sense of pride and belonging.

The carnival that took place in April 2010 is a good example. A commemorative magazine of the Lagos Carnival was published to inform Lagosians about the carnival, the history behind it and the preparation process. The magazine itself should become a family heirloom because of the gem of information it contains. It includes the formal history of the Lagos State carnivals and interviews with older Lagosians who know and may have lived during some of the events. Lagosians have learnt that the Carreta carnivals originated from celebration of religious practices in Brazil, such as Lent which marks the beginning of the Christian Lent (time of fast and abstention from eating meat).

The celebration was to initiate the last days to eat meat and that was how the word carnival was eventually coined- ‘carne vale’ means ‘farewell to meat’. This practice was imported to Lagos by the returning free slaves and their families from Bahia and Salvador, Brazil in the late 19th century. The earliest recording of a carnival in Lagos was 1881 after the completion of the Holy Cross Cathedral on Lagos Island. The parades were called Carreta and traditionally held three times a year-Easter Monday, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

The settlers in the Lafiaji area of Lagos originated Fanti, another carnival, in the 1930’s in Lagos. The settlers in this area were mainly from Nupe, Hausa and Yoruba tribes in Nigeria; and Ghanaian and Togolese nationals who spoke Fanti, from which the carnival derived its name. The first Fanti carnival was in 1936. There were also several smaller carnivals in Lagos State from other communities of settlers. The Sierra Leonean immigrants (known as Saros) also evolved their own carnival in the 19th century in the Olowogbowo area of Lagos, which is where they settled. Sierra Leoneans usually had elaborate ballroom parties and their carnival reflected this with its beautiful gowns.

The magazine also touches on the West Indian immigrants who held carnivals until the mid-1980 ‘sand the Meboi masquerade parade by the Brazillian returnees. More recently, new carnival groups have emerged from more recent settlers. These include Ebute Meta, Mushin, Ikeja, Oworonshoki, Ilasamaja, Idi Oro, Araromi and Epe, each group composed to reflect the character of the different communities they represent.

The information in the magazine was an eye-opener to several generations of Lagosians who did not know all the details of their origin.

Go fashola. Eko "ko ni" baje!

Dude looks so weird tho lol

Be Prepared To Deal With Challenges Of Leadership – Fashola Tells Children








RIP DAGRIN







Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN), Wednesday urged children in the State to pay attention to programmes and activities meant to prepare them to deal with the challenges of leadership.

Addressing the hundreds of children who attended the End of Year Children’s Party hosted by the Governor and the First Lady, Mrs. Abimbola Fashola, at the Lagos House Open Ground, Alausa, Mr. Fashola said one of the ways to do this is to listen to their teachers and parents as well as participating in all the school activities targeted at their development.

Governor Fashola said the resuscitation of the Boy Scout, Girls Guide, Red Cross and other uniformed voluntary organizations and introduction of Climate Change Clubs in public schools are some of the State Government’s way of preparing the children and putting them in a better position to deal with the challenges the present leaders are facing.

“I urge you to continue to participate in these programmes that are targeted at your development”, the Governor said adding that other such activities include the Spelling Bees Competition introduced by the wife of his immediate predecessor, Chief (Mrs.) Oluremi Tinubu and which has made it possible for one of the children to be Governor of the State for one day every year.

He urged, “I hope that one of you very soon will come and share my office. We must say a big thank you to Mrs. Tinubu who started the Competition. We must also say a big thank you to the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) which has kept the Competition alive”.

Expressing pleasure at the success of the reintroduction of the Schools Debate in public schools in the State, Governor Fashola said in 2010, the State Government also plans to introduce a new competition – the Quiz Competition to test how quickly the children can think and how well they remember things.

“We are also bringing back sports to enable you exercise your bodies and become champions, to learn the spirit of competition; to learn also how to win and how to lose and that life is not a bed of roses because sometimes you win and sometimes you lose”, the Governor said.

Governor Fashola also urged the children to thank the Local Government and Local Council chairmen as well as their parents and guardians who are in the employment of Government for their contributions in making life better for the children.

“Your mummies and daddies have worked with us throughout the year to ensure that you are healthy, to immunize many of you, especially the young ones against polio. You must thank them because they are keeping you away from diseases”, the Governor said.

He continued, “We have set for ourselves the task to make sure that those of you in public schools will not sit on the floor again in 2010; all your schools will have desks and chairs without exception”.

Governor Fashola also thanked the children for their contributions in governance of the State through suggestions which they sometimes make directly through writings or indirectly through their parents’ e-mails.

“I have responded to some of these writings telling me the condition of the areas where you live, about how much more work we also need to do as your parents. I thank you all. It continues to keep us on our toes, telling us what we need to do more preparing Lagos for the future, preparing Lagos for you”, the Governor said adding that Government does not take these responsibilities lightly.

The Governor, however, urged the children, “You also have responsibilities to yourselves no matter how young you are. These responsibilities include listening to your parents. You must also listen to your teachers. When your parents are at work, it is your teachers that are your parents. You spend a lot of time with them; they look after you, teach you new things and prepare you for leadership”.

Also present at the event were the Deputy Governor, Princess Sarah Sosan, some members of COWLSO and other top Government functionaries.

Yo, Babapupa or wuteva the hell u call urself, CAN YOU PLEASE SHOW US SOMETHING BIAFRAN GOVERNORS ARE DOING IN THEIR STATES! C'MMON THEY GOTTA BE DOING SOMETHING!

Hhahahahahaaha!

bk.babe97y:

Yo, Babapupa or wuteva the hell u call urself, CAN YOU PLEASE SHOW US SOMETHING BIAFRAN GOVERNORS ARE DOING IN THEIR STATES! C'MMON THEY GOTTA BE DOING SOMETHING!

Hhahahahahaaha!

Obviously, nothing to show, even their raised illiterates on NL got nothing to show or have anything  positive to say about their states and leaders. Abi why do you think they pay so much attention to other people?

babapupa:



Obviously, nothing to show, even their raised illiterates on NL got to show or have anything positive to say about their states and leaders. Abi why do you think they pay so much attention to other people?

Wow, thats so sad! As part of their contributions to NL (and Nigeria as a whole) theyve resulted to stalking dudes taking shiyyyts in Public places and posting them on NL!lol. Ibos!

Lagos leaps ahead in Health Education Delivery: LASUCOM Faculty of Clinical Sciences Building Commissioned.








The Lagos State Government has commissioned the new Faculty of Clinical Sciences building at LASUCOM.

This building provides adequate and befitting facilities for the professors and consultants
at the College of Medicine. This office block complex is made up of 4 floors supported by a
lift system for vertical movement. The ground floor has double volume reception. This
facility has 64 offices, Department libraries and tutorial/seminars rooms.

Also commissioned is a modern, fully furnished 168-bed LASUCOM students’ hostel with all the  facilities to ensure their comfort. These include kitchen and dining room to sit 100  students at a time. Multi -purpose hall for meetings and indoor sports, laundry rooms,  buttery, shops business centre, common rooms janitors rooms, student union offices, internet cafe etc.

Dr. Tunji Olowolafe, CEO Deux Projects affirmed that the above facilities, as set out, meet the pre-requisite of the Medical and Dental Council for Medical Schools.



To ensure availability of power always, a 365 KVA and 410 KVA Caterpillar Generator have  been installed at the office and hostel building respectively.

The state government has an elaborate plan to transform the Health sector into one which only befits the status of Lagos as CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE. The citizens of the State have continued to count the gains.