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SANWO-OLU NAMES GBAGADA HOUSING ESTATE AFTER NDUBUISI KANU

•Governor, Ex-Govs, NADECO chieftains, Navy, Others Honour Ex-MILAD at a Day of Tributes

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday named the State Housing Estate in Gbagada after the late Leader of the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) and ex-Military Administrator of Lagos State, Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu (rtd).

He said the Gbagada Estate, which is expected to be commissioned later this year was named after Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu, to demonstrate to others that Lagos State will never forget her heroes.

"It is our hope that every time outstanding and heroic leadership is recognised and rewarded, new leaders will be inspired to emerge and continue from where the departing generation left off," he said.

Speaking during a Day of Tributes in honour of Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu organised by the Lagos State Government at the Blue Roof, LTV Complex, Agidingbi, Ikeja, Governor Sanwo-Olu described the deceased as "a most visionary and courageous Governor of our dear Lagos State" and an "Outstanding Nigerian."

Governor Sanwo-Olu said Admiral Kanu, in his service as Military Governor of Lagos State, between 1977 and 1978, "was one of those who laid the foundation of modern Lagos; a foundation that his successors have been proud to inherit and build upon."

He said Nigerians owe Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu and other NADECO comrades gratitude for their selfless and tireless struggle for the entrenchment of democratic system of government in Nigeria.

In his welcome address, Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, described the late Kanu as a man who played his role well and had impact in the lives of Nigerians, worked towards the unity and fought for the actualisation of democracy in Nigeria as well as an achiever who lived and died for the good of the people.

He said: "The late Admiral Kanu, a tested nationalist, lived his life for the good of the people. He loved the people and was always willing to make them happy.

"A dependable and trustworthy comrade, he lived a contented life, devoid of avarice and unbridled pursuit of personal wealth.

"He loathed injustice as a plague. A pro-democracy activist, he detested oppression and was at the forefront of the battle against military dictatorship between 1993 and 1999."

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, described the late Kanu as a patriot and partner in the struggle for democracy and enthronement of true federalism in Nigeria.

Tinubu, the former Governor of Lagos State, who was represented by his deputy, Otunba Femi Pedro said late Kanu is "a rare breed in his consistent and unwavering commitment to social justice, democracy and workable federalism in Nigeria" adding that "Admiral Kanu was a Lagosian, true Nigeria nationalist in the very true sense of that phrase."

Tinubu also said "In everything that he (Kanu) did, from his work as former administrator of Lagos State to the sacrifices he made to help NADECO during the struggle for the actualisation of June 12, Rear Admiral Kanu was highly principled. He provided democratic vision and meaningful ideas to advance historic struggle."

Also eulogising the former Military Administrator, Kanu's wife, Gladys, son, Jeffery; NADECO leader, Chief Ayo Opadokun and others described the deceased as a detribalised Nigerian, freedom fighter, disciplined, principled, patriotic and selfless man who should be celebrated.

The Day of Tributes was also attended by the Governor's wife, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, former Governors and Deputy Governors, members of the Lagos State Executive Council, serving and retired Military officers, NADECO chieftains, family members of the deceased, representatives of Christians Association of Nigeria (CAN), ethnic groups, among others.

Kanu, a retired Naval Officer, former Military Governor of old Imo State and former member of the Supreme Military Council (the highest decision-making organ of the then military government), who hailed from Ovim Village in Abia State, died on Wednesday, January 12, 2021 at the age of 78.

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PIX 1/2 L-R: Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat; wife of the late Ex-Military Administrator of the State, Gladys Kanu; Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the First Lady, Dr. Ibijoke during the Day of Tribute in honour of late Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu, organised by the Lagos State Government at De Blue Roof, LTV complex, Agidingbi, Ikeja, on Wednesday, October 6, 2021.

PIX 3: Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu exchanging greetings with children and relatives of the Ex-Military Administrator of Lagos, late Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu during a Day of Tribute in his honour, organised by the Lagos State Government at De Blue Roof, LTV complex, Agidingbi, Ikeja, on Wednesday, October 6, 2021.

PIX 4 L-R: Wife of the late Ex-Military Administrator of the Lagos State, Gladys Kanu; Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the First Lady, Dr. Ibijoke during the Day of Tribute in honour of late Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu, organised by the Lagos State Government at De Blue Roof, LTV complex, Agidingbi, Ikeja, on Wednesday, October 6, 2021.

PICTURES: GOV. BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU & HIS DEPUTY, DR HAMZAT, AT COMMENDATION SERVICE IN HONOUR OF THE EX-MILITARY ADMINISTRATOR OF LAGOS STATE, REAR ADMIRAL NDUBUISI KANU, AT THE CHAPEL OF CHRIST THE LIGHT, ALAUSA, ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2021.

PIX 1 L-R: Senator Oluremi Tinubu; Lagos Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat; his wife, Oluremi; Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; his wife, Dr. (Mrs) Ibijoke; Wife of the deceased, Mrs. Gladys Ndubuisi Kanu; First daughter of the deceased, Mrs. Simone Abiona; Wife of Late Lateef Jakande, Mrs Abimbola Jakande; Representative, Lagos State Chief Judge, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Oyekan and 4th Child of the deceased, Miss Paula Kanu, during a commendation service in honour of ex-Military Administrator of Lagos State, Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu, at the Chapel Of Christ the Light, Alausa, on Thursday, October 7, 2021.

PIX 2: Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu (middle); flanked by Wife of the deceased, Mrs. Gladys Ndubuisi Kanu (left); his wife, Dr. (Mrs) Ibijoke (right); First daughter of the deceased, Mrs. Simone Abiona (2nd right); wife of the deputy Governor, Mrs. Oluremi Hamzat (3rd right); Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat (4th right), and others, during a commendation service in honour of ex-Military Administrator of Lagos State, Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu, at the Chapel Of Christ the Light, Alausa, on Thursday, October 7, 2021.

PIX 3 R-L: First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu; Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Wife of the deceased, Mrs. Gladys Ndubuisi Kanu and others, during a commendation service in honour of ex-Military Administrator of Lagos State, Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu, at the Chapel Of Christ the Light, Alausa, on Thursday, October 7, 2021.

Obi Donates Computers, Printers, Generator Set to School

October 7, 2021 5:08 pm

By David-Chyddy Eleke

Former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has donated laptop computers, printers and generator set to Maria Ines College (MIC), Obosi, in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State.

Obi, who was in the school to personally make the donations, narrated to the students how the education his parents invested in him helped to shape his future and position him for progress in life.


He told the students that he was just like every other normal child in his early years, but with good education, he has been able to succeed and make impacts in life.

He said: “I want to reiterate the importance of education to you all. I encourage you to always take your education seriously. You can easily attain great heights in life if you gained good education.”

Obi revealed while handing over the laptop computers, printers and generator set to the School Manager, Rev. Sister Evangeline Unaji, that investing in education and health give him joy and satisfaction.

He said the future success of the children was important to him and that he would contribute his quota to see them succeed.

Reacting, the Principal of MIC, Rev. Sister Unaji Benedett Ogbah and the Senior Prefect of MIC, Miss Uche Grace, thanked Obi for his love and support for education. They appreciated the educational items Obi gave to them and prayed God to bless and reward him.

2023: Where Nigeria’s President comes from, not important ― Atiku

October 7, 2021

By Dirisu Yakubu

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has said Nigerians are not bothered where their next President will come from but are hopeful of a leader desirous of addressing the challenges facing the nation.

Atiku stated this in his brief remarks at the 94th National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting of the party in Abuja on Thursday.

“PDP has the right to determine how the party should be run and Nigerians have the right to determine how the country should be governed. The problem of Nigerians has never been where the President comes from,” he said.