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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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Good one paddy lo,

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?

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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,

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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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.

State-wide Hypertension And Diabetic Screening.


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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.

lekside44:
enough of these fackals.

who says the market women cannot use a gps system? you will be surprise that when the time comes, the devise will be as comely used as a mobile phone. at least i was proved wrong with the advents of the mobile phone. i felt that these devices will be so complex that only the high tech people will use it. but what do we have these days, mallams, meat sellers, market women naming it are all using it. what the actually need is a bit of orientation and training. at least they all use the home address system to navigate their way now. why wouldn't they use the gps then?

In their minds, market women and bus drivers are stu/pid, dumb and no good illiterates just like them. They are all self defeatists and they don't believe in themselves and other people. They lack the capacity to think forward like 21st century human beings.

Manofsteel:
What are the benefits ?
Try to think outside the box. The technology is NOT for u. Its for them, the LASG. One of these days you'll all be forced to wear GPS chips 24 hrs a day probably in the palm of your hand. Its way better than CCTV. Fashola will be able to monitor all lagosians' location from one base station. The police can arrest a criminal, kidnapper, tax-dodger or political rival in seconds.
Prince charles and his sons already have on each embedded in their bodies so they can never go missing.
Its only a matter of time before you get yours courtesy BRF. Lol !

This is not only stupid and retarded, it's very comical,

Mariory:
Question. Are bus drivers and market women in oshodi the only people that inhabit Lagos?

What about civil servants, doctors, nurses, teachers, construction workers, security agencies, ambulance staff, bankers, bussiness men and women, secretaries, hotel staff, manufacturing staff, delivery companies, electricians, engineers, taxi drivers, architects, IT professionals and others, other health staff, journalists, insurance professionals, real estate workers, the self employed, e.t.c?

Are bus drivers and market women the driving force of the Lagos economy?

I don't know about these folks I swear.

crownie:
so far, no one has answered the question of 'how a lay man can access its usefulness' or 'how he can personally benefit from it', as in the bus driver!, if you know well about, then go ahead-makes us know and understand, i believe this is a good thing to happen to Lagos, but it becomes a bad thing when only the top class ones can make use of it.period!

See what people are still hopping on? Even after answering this and other questions.

dlox01:
why cant we NLanders behave like civilized pple? go to other fora and u'll see what i mean. now first and foremost, not everybody is tech savvy, even in oyinbo land. like heck, a significant number of them dont even know how it works. thanks @paddylo for your contributions so far, @babapupa try and explain, not abuse. besides the only point u've made clear so far is that u are quick to insult pple. but like someone said, how are u going to explain the benefits to the market woman at oshodi?


YOU dont know these people, they purposly ask such questions to frustrate n make a mockery of you,thats all. They can answer some of these questions and need not ask. If lagos provides free food to the poor they would ask how it affects the rich,if they build a road at VI they would ask how it affects the poor(like the ground had a sign on it saying, 'im allegic to poor feet') its mind games, and its a normal thing here now for people to throw insults coz NL has no face!~!!

Babapupa posted the response below,

Better than joining the ignorants and illiterates like you if you ask me


I don't even know where to start from, but let carry out my civic obligation by helping out the ignorants .


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Most city and transportation systems planning offices have GIS sections.



All available via Google



Don't be lazy, seek info and educate yourselves,

Babapupa answering question about Oshodi bus drivers below

The Oshodi bus conductors are prob' the greatest beneficiaries of the GPS system since they spend their days on the road, they get real time traffic information to help them plan their trips or reroute based on GPS traffic information, this saves time, money, manpower and productivity of our people trying to get to work, saves fuel and helps the environment.

What more do you want from me? I've explained the effects of the GPS on your average market woman directly and indirectly. How ever you get your goods and supplies (by land, sea and air) you are benefiting from the GPS system, or as usual, you can not read and comprehend. And was the system available when your mom was trading?

Bus driver or no bus driver, market women or no market women, the system benefits you on a daily basis directly or indirectly. What about Taxi drivers, caterers, delivery people, fishing companies and other boaters, trucking and logistics, law enforcements, protection of good and properties, The application is limitless.

Now about your market women question? What if the market woman have no need for a GPS device? Cars are very important in our lives but a lot of people don't drive or even own a car, still it doesn't mean they are not indirectly getting the benefits of the GPS system via their business and other co-lateral applications.

It's a known fact that the GPS saves time and increases productivity and the market women getting her supplies on time or getting real time information about her goods from a GPS equipped vendor prob' have no clue what a GPS is, but she is some way some how benefiting from the application.

What more do you want from Babapupa? What question have I not answered?

Maybe you missed the above responses, but obviously, I answered all their questions. I answered all their questions.

Even after answering all their questions, are they still not asking the same silly questions like retards.

What you're missing is the fact they don't give a dam/n about your answers, their own questions and the GPS itself, the idea is to badmouth, trash and display bad bele by any means necessary and I have no problem qualifying them based on their actions.

Oga Ben, keep up the great job

Ti oju o ba ti ehingbeti, oju o ni ti ilu eko.

Eko o ni baje lai lai,

State police is recipe for security, says Fashola

Published 7/12/2009

http://thenationonlineng.net/web2/articles/27977/1/State-police-is-recipe-for-security-says-Fashola-/Page1.html



Fashola urges Nigerians to support calls for state police

Published Monday, 7 Dec 2009

http://www.punchng.com/Articl.aspx?theartic=Art200912075583387


Lagos won’t give up on state police, says Fashola


Published May 26, 2010
http://www.compassnewspaper.com/NG/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=30707:lagos-wont-give-up-on-state-police-says-fashola&catid=43:news&Itemid=799




The question now is, Who is imitating who?

Ignorant Olodo upon zero,

maree7:
WOW. . . KOBOJUNKIE.  . . you just had to go dissecting my post into ity-bity parts. WHY DO YOU LIKE ARGUING SO MUCH? (it is a rhetorical question you don't have to dissect this one)

it is okay you don't have to worry . . . I understand you.

THIS YOUR LOVE FOR DEBATING IS GETTING TOO MUCH

You took the bait. Back out before you get sucked into meaningless and pointless ramblings.

blacksta:
^^

Now you r doing the right time - Please abeg respect other peoples views - I have nothing against you or Fashola all i hate is just attitude

I do respect other people's opinions, what I do not respect as stated so many times is obvious ignorance and inability to learn.

Saying naija no get satellite was not an opinion or view, it was an ignorant statement. Never ignore or mischaracterizethe difference.

I don't jump on something and start criticizing before doing my research about what's being discussed like many folks do here, you can not call that an honest and meaningful debate. Many discussion on NL goes down the drain because most folks have predetermined views and will never reason or forward anything to further the discussion.

If you don't know, just say you don't know instead of trashing and coming up with insane and ignorant statements.

Some also have deep resentment for Lagos state and it doesn't matter what the state is doing good or bad, they'll trash and badmouth it. Start a thread about Lagos state doing the most positive thing in the world, I guarantee you the same folks go show face to trash it, it's a predetermined hatred and state of mind, they don't have to ask honest question or Google to defend their positions, the agenda is to always trash no matter what. including you and kobojunkie. The tribal thing is there too of course.

Lagos state is not a perfect state obviously and it's not the lousiest either.

Kobojunkie:
hhmmm  . . .  since you CLAIM you UNDERSTAND this . .  how exactly do you think it will hope to achieve the above? Just curious cause I have seen you on so many of these threads parroting what is posted and doing the usual but i have never really seen you explain what you claim to UNDERSTAND . . . ever!

NOte: Insulting me on this would just be you insulting those who raised you . . . I see the others do it well and you have only over the past couple of weeks joined the bandwagon without thinking what it really means to do that, especially knowing what you post in here stays with you all your life, probably.

Better than joining the ignorants and illiterates like you if you ask me


I don't even know where to start from, but let carry out my civic obligation by helping out the ignorants .


Urban planning

Scientific investigations

Resource management

Reference, and projections of a geospatial nature--both manmade and natural

Asset management and location planning

Archaeology

Environmental impact study.

Infrastructure assessment and development

Criminology

Marketing

Logistics

Population and demographic studies

Prospectivity mapping; location attributes applied statistical analysis; warfare assessments; and other purposes.

Calculate emergency response times and the movement of response resources (for logistics) in the case of a natural disaste

To find wetlands that need protection strategies regarding pollution

Can be used by a company to site a new business location to take advantage of GIS data identified trends to respond to a previously under-served market.

Most city and transportation systems planning offices have GIS sections.



All available via Google



Don't be lazy, seek info and educate yourselves,

blacksta:
This babapupa  - na real Joker  - You know the saying " Empty vessels make the loudest noise"  Your hatred for other people views is blocking your ability to reason well and many times you only spew nonsense.

Don't you mean for ignorant and illiterates like you?

You better join Kobo and reduced yourself to typing ROFLMAO all over the place like a clown,

tensor777:
^^^ Did he tell you he is self - appointed? Or you and him don talk like that?

Why even worry? I labeled him ignorant for a reason and he knows how to prove me right and confirm his ignorance. It's the way of the shallow minds, they all flock together, just look at the other known and certified ignorant called kobojunkie,

paddy_lo:
Thats a very insightful post u got up there. . Am not even religious but heres a great 2000 yr old quote from the bible below. . .

[size=14pt]"My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee,  Proverbs 29:18 Also lets us know that, without vision, people perish.  Where there is no vision, the people perish:"[/size]

we basically have no idea how fast science and tech moves forward. . I dont understand how ppl think their tiny GPS handhelds is all good and so everything else should remain static. . .There might even be uses for this CORS system that hasnt been invented yet, brand new devices that will need this kind of network that science is still incubating as we speak. . .

Heres another favorite quote of mine from the Economist. . . First published in Sept 1843 to take part in [size=14pt]"a severe contest between intelligence,which presses forward,and an unworthy,timid ignorance obstructing our progress"[/size]

I expect young ppl of today to embrace science and innovation,and not be that unworthy timid ignorance obstructing our progress

Thats the only way we will move forward as a nation. . . cheers

Thank you jare. I fear for our young ones for real.

“Nothing in the world is more dangerous than a sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.”

Martin Luther King-

kingmakerz:
@bubapapa
if ignorant was the only word you used i dont think we would be having this discussion. i can understand your frustration at what you perceive to be ignorance. But would the right approach not be to try and educate as paddy lo did as opposed to calling people ignorant, backward, illiterates, uneducated blah blah blah!

Dude what are you running your mouth about? I wrote more explanatory this thread than you and the other loud mouth put together. I just asked the other OMO IBO to show me where I refused to answer his question, but he's yet to show face.

I have no problem calling out and qualifying people according their utterances, Just like one claimed that the state is yet to build roads (which they are doing of course) but they are into GPS system. That was moronic and backward comment, it's like saying there is no reason to boil water for garri on the side till you finish cooking the stew or don't learn how to drive till you have money to buy a car. These are the kinds of backward thinking people you are defending? I don't encourage ignorance and stupidity, you of course have every right to, but not me.


Btw, why is it paining you gan sef? Have I called or label you anything? (Not that I wont if you uttered anything backward or ignorant)

OMO IBO:
Instead of Babapupa to answer question the guy dey more interested in giving himself a high blood pressure.

What question did you asked that I did not answer? Show me or keep quiet.

kingmakerz:
@bubapapa
it obviously does not give me sleepless nights. you said . Maybe you should take a large dose of your own advice and ignore THEIR posts if it reduces you to the level of writing a diatribe. You must agree that descending to the level of hurling insults is utterly unnecessary.

When you steal, they call you a thief

When you r/a/p/e, they call you a r/a/p/i/st

When you make ignorant statements, they call you an ignorant person.

The statement about Nigeria not having a satellite was ignorant
 
Now, where is the insult? Or are you feeling guilty about something or you just don't know the definition and proper usage of the word ignorant.