₦airaland Forum

naptu2:
People are talking about flood, but there are two other things on my mind. Things I have mentioned here.

1) The name of the road:

Dear diary, I told you that I went to that road almost every day in the early 1980s and its name was Bank Road. I told you that I have a habit of calling it Bank Road even today.

However, I told you that there was a ceremony sometime around 1987, a ceremony to mark the anniversary of the death of General Murtala Mohammed and the name of the road was changed to Murtala Mohammed Drive. I told you that General Babangida was present at the ceremony.

I also told you that General Mohammed was killed at the junction of Bank Road and Ikoyi Road and I told you that there was another ceremony in which an obelisk was erected at the junction. It was said that Murtala's family did not want a statue, because of their Islamic faith, so the government decided to erect an obelisk. General Abacha and Chief Abiola were present at this ceremony.

However, everybody in that exchange just now, including the commissioner, is calling the road Bank Road.


2) Cycle lanes: The video shows the cycle lanes that I was referring to. The Fashola administration built bicycle lanes on Bank Road and you can see it despite the flood.

@tokunbo_wahab the video attached is the current situation of Lagos Badagry expressway immediately after Tradefair under bridge inwards Mile2, pls use your good office to find a lasting solution to this flood on this particular section of the road. Thanks


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R65RjUC3XyI?si=KGk3Gxj9kwtYwAPj

Our findings on this road, Lagos - Badagry express road by Tradefair underbridge is that the point is at what appears to be the lowest point in this section (i.e. around the Tradefair between Abule Ado & Abulejika), hence, the water is not flowing within the section due to blockage. The Emergency Flood Abatement Gang (EFAG) of the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources @LasgMOE has been deployed there to commence an immediate cleaning of the drains to allow free flow of the rainwater.

Thanks for your concern.

#CleanerLagos

@tokunbo_wahab the video attached is the state of Bank road in Ikoyi whenever it rains.

I believe you can use your good office to find a lasting solution to this.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZAHD2yadu0?si=TTD5u3KUciTCC-ve

Dear @olayusuff

There is an ongoing construction of the Collector that will receive this rainwater. The project is going on at the Golf section of Ikoyi Club, and almost at the completion stage. After completion, we'll move in to clear the drains and then remove all structures obstructing the flow. All these will be done very soon. Thanks for your concern.

TW

Clogged Bank Road drainage system.....

The contractor working on the construction of the Collector drain at the Golf section has removed materials blocking the wire gauze at the entrance of the drain into Ikoyi Club to serve as a palliative measure pending completion of the construction, followed by enforcement and reclamation of Right of Way for the drainage channels.

#CleanerLagos
@followlasg @jidesanwoolu @LasgMOE @MobilePunch

Caleycash:
Village teachers and poor people's kids right?... now give me the proof of that, then I will give you the proof about her family, infact you can Google and see she's from an affluent family

Caleycash:
If you think it's a child's play try to join ordinary Nigeria police academy, then compare how hard it'll be to join NDA then finally moving to the UK to further, oga if your papa no get level... you won't achieve all these in the first place, that's the reality!, I don't need to give you any proof... experience is the best teach try to join NDA or if you have someone try to put the person into NDA as a normal citizen and see, Lol

Caleycash:
If she has no connections she won't achieve shit in the first place, but on a personal level congrats to her.

CoolAmbience:
I think that the late Brig. Zakariya Maimalari deserves a mention whenever a list of alumni of the prestigious Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, is made, being arguably the first Nigerian to attend and successfully pass out from the institution, alongside his friends, Umar Lawan. The quartet, including the late King Hassan of Morocco and one Charles Buah from Ghana, were the first Africans to attend and successfully pass out from the Royal Military Academy in Sandhurst, England.

It is heartwarming to see the kind of accolade the young lady is receiving for her commendable feat. Interestingly, this was the same institution Buhari attended yet many called him 'uneducated', despite having attended NMTC prior to Sandhurst.

BreconHills:
Is it countries that achieve things or citizens of a country that achieve on behalf of their country? Does a country have an expression other than through its people?

When you use this as a measure do the achievements of Nigerias people in arts, music, science, enterprise and sport not translate to the greatness of a country?

Are you telling us that there is no Nigerian spirit or essence that identifies who we are around the world?

You erroneously equate government with your
country or political person's with the essence of your country.

So you spend precious time hating and being embittered to no effect or purpose except for the magnification of your own delusions.

BascoVanVeli:
Oshoala is out of action today

The First Lady, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Hosts 2nd Lieutenant Princess Oluchukwu Owowoh, First Nigerian Female Graduand of the UK’s Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst (RMAS).

Senator Tinubu, who received Owowoh, led by Major General John Ochai, the Commandant, Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), to the State House on Monday described her achievement as outstanding and divine.

The First Lady commended the Nigeria Army for giving a female the chance to excel, she further encouraged the nation’s youth to emulate Owowoh’ resiliency and cautioned them to desist from being destructive, lousy and problematic.

She recommended Owowoh for a national award and encouraged her superiors to encourage her to become a youth advocate for others to learn positively from her.

Earlier, the NDA Commandant Maj Gen John Ochai had said that Owowoh’s outstanding performance, marks history amidst countries like India, Pakistan, Qatar, UK, Canada, Australia and others, who brought their best to be trained in that institution where she succeeded.

“You are a reference point for all Nigerian Youth” - HE Oluremi Tinubu, as First Lady receives First Female Nigerian Graduate of Royal Military Academy, UK

The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has welcomed 2nd Lt Princess Oluchukwu Owowoh after she completed her training on the 12th of April, 2024 at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, UK.

The First Lady who noted the sterling performances of 24 year old Owowoh said the officer is a good example of the great feats Nigerian youth can achieve.

“Your determination and resilience are quite remarkable and you are an inspiration to the youth of this country. As a woman, the first who has made a mark in a male dominated field, I salute you”.

“You have the entire world ahead of you.

This is just the beginning. You are now a reference point for all Nigerian Youth. If you remain focused and positive, you will reach your goal in life”.

Senator Oluremi Tinubu in a practical demonstration of celebrating the officer requested all present, including the Wife of the Vice President, Wife of the Speaker, Wives of Ministers, Wives of Service Chiefs and Members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria give a standing ovation to 2nd Lt Owowoh.

“I thank the Nigerian Army for giving 2nd Lt Owowoh the opportunity even in this male dominated field. Thank you”.

In her remarks, the wife of the chief of Defence Staff Mrs Oghogho Musa pointed out that the training and graduation of Owowoh is a testament of improved female inclusion in the country.

The Commandant of NDA, Maj. Gen OJ Ochai explained that Owowoh was the best of the 200 selected cadets fron the NDA.

He said the Officer excelled in three areas earmarked which were, Academics, Military Subjects and Physical Fitness.

She received the prestigious Sandhurst Medal after the likes of Sir Winston Churchill, Prince Willam of Wales and Former head of State, General Yakubu Gowon.

She has since been assigned to the Nigerian Military Intelligence unit on her return to the country.

SIGNED
Busola Kukoyi
SSA Media to the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
6th of May, 2024

jamesversion:
Ok, but wouldn't the engineers rather reject such construction job from the landowner?

It's better than soiling their professional reputation.