No let me hear say tomorrow that hug don turn to rape. Kante abeg Na deeperlife hug next time.

Ko Kan aye!

What a shame! But let the will of God be done in Nigeria. The right guy wins.

OUR ENVIRONMENT IS ALL WE HAVE GOT, LETS PROTECT IT JEALOUSLY….COUNCIL BOSS TASKS RESIDENTS

..AS MASSIVE DE-SILTING OF DRAINAGES & EVACUATION OF WASTES CONTINUES IN AMUWO ODOFIN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

The Council Mayor, Engr. Valentine Buraimoh has again called on residents and visitors alike to protect the environment jealously.

He said, “Our approach to our natural environment is often baffling . The beauty of our landscapes is significant but few are aware of the solid economic benefits they bring- and what we don’t value we don’t protect.

“If we continue to degrade our environment, there will be heavy price to pay. And our children and theirs will be the one to pay for it. We need to become the generation that draws a line in the sand of the steady degradation of our environment and say “no more”.

The Council helmsman further stated that the local government has started massive evacuation of wastes at black spots as well as de-silting of drainages across the local government area including but not limited to Mile 2 estate, Basketball Court, Alaba Express Extension, 21 road, 2nd Avenue, Festac Town amongst others.

He once again appealed to residents to take the issue of the environment seriously and anybody caught degrading the environment would face the full wrath of the law.

Meanwhile, a youth group, the God's Work Team today paid a courtesy call on the Executive Chairman where the initiator, Capt. Adebayo Dosunmu, the Supervisor for Education and the leader of the group, Ayodele Daniel pledged to support the government’s drive on a cleaner environment.

The group plan to have an environment service tagged ' Cleanliness is next to Godliness' on the 17th of November, 2018.

The group stated that they would be bagging waste scattered all over the local government area especially Mile 2 Axis to be easy for the PSP operators to cart them away.

The chairman appreciated their gestures, noting that we all need to live in a cleaner and habitable environment.

Better days are coming for road users, particularly those plying the 11 road axis in Festac Town, Lagos. This is on the strength of the increased pace of work on the re-construction of ongoing road project in the area.

Already, contractor handling the project have increased the work on the site and this has raised hopes of increased tempo of economic and social activities in that axis.

The Executive Chairman of Amuwo Odofin LGA, Comrade Engr. (Dr.) Valentine Buraimoh, while speaking with newsmen noted that “he was on inspection tour to compare the pace of work on site with the specification given to the contractor on paper and to check the integrity of the work done.

“As we speak, we have commenced the interlocking of the failed portion, which would be completed today and open to road users very soon. This is part of our resolve to make roads in the community very accessible and motorable.”

Engr. Buraimoh expressed satisfaction with the progress of work. He, however, implored the construction firm to put more efforts to ensure the project’s completion on the stipulated time.

The Amuwo Odofin Local Government said on Monday that the Festac Link Bridge which was closed for repairs has been reopened. The government said the bridge was reopened around 5pm today

The Executive Chairman, Engr. (Dr.) Valentine Buraimoh said, “The decision to reopen the bridge followed the completion of the test by engineers.

“The government applauded motorists and residents for their cooperation and patience while the closure lasted.”

It would be recalled that tragedy hit Festac Town in the later part of 2017, as a tanker laden with diesel fell and spilled its content on the Festac Link Bridge in Amuwo odofin local government area of Lagos State resulting in massive damage.



Frontpage please for public awareness.

Oshodi council chairman, Bolaji muse Ariyo, an aspirant in the just concluded APC primary elections for House of Reps Oshodi constituency 1 was today defeated by the massive votes of the people of oshodi against him in favor of Doc. Dawodu Ayinla Bashiru. In his attempt to subvert the wishes of the people he ordered for the hijack of state party officials and election result form to perfect his rigging plans.

He also prevented 3 other aspirants who also contested the primary election with him from gaining access to his official office where election results and the state party officials where hijacked and kept as excuse for collation.

Several attempts to gain access into his office by Doc Dawodu was prevented by his official aides and police personnel's, one of his aides olajobi Dawodu his Chief of staff personally came out to confront Doc Dawodu and instructed the police Personnel's to chase everyone out of the council office corridor to the office where the rigging and falsification of results was being done.

Final report of the election results shows that Doc Dawodu won Four (4) wards out of the five(5) wards with a land slide margin victory as the compromised state Exco in person of wale Ariyibi was recorded on video hijacking the results sheets for ward d1 which was later declared "no Election".

We call on the good people of Lagos State, Ashiwaju Bola Ahmed tinubu, the incoming governor sanwo-olu, state party chairman, elders and leaders of the great party in Lagos State and the national chairman comrade Adams oshiomole to forthwith direct the release of our results in Oshodi.

Authentic results as collated directly from all wards Results


Ewu ward. Ariyo-61, ipesa 41-mto 89, dawodu-181.

Shogunle ward. Dawodu162, Ariyo-5, mto-89

Mafoluku ward-Dawodu. 263 , Ariyo. 33 , Mto. 44 , ipesa.0


Afariogun /igbehinadun ward -Dawodu. 646 , Ariyo. 110 ,Mto. 245 Ipesa. 125


Ogunoloko/oluyeye-no election

The stakeholders in Alimosho Local government have voiced their support for Senator Musiliu Obanikoro ahead of the 2019 elections.


A letter titled “Expression of solidarity”, signed by  about 150 prominent professionals and leaders, lauded the antecedents and achievements of the aspirant for the House of Senate, Lagos West Senatorial District under the platform of the rulling party, All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Musiliu Obanikoro popularly called “ The Son of the soil”.

They said, “We, the undersigned leaders and stakeholders in Alimosho Local government, wish to express our solidarity with the soin of the soil, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, who has been giving us quality representation and quality leadership at all time.

“We recall how he left the Peoples Democratic Party and joined the ruling party because of his desire to offer progressive leadership in our senatorial district.

“ We are calling on well-meaning Lagosians  and people of this senatorial district to support Obanikoro in his quest to re-position Lagos West Senatorial district.

" I WILL BRING QUALITATIVE REPRESENTATION TO MY CONSTITUENCY", SAYS ASPIRANT FEDERAL HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Recently, an aspirant for the Federal House of Representatives, Oshodi- Isolo Federal Constituency, Dr.Bashiru Dawodu had an exclusive interview with Newsmen, below is the excerpts:

A Seasoned Politician Canvasses Better Representation


A medical practitioner turned politician, Dr Bashiru Dawodu is seeking the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket to represent Oshodi 1 Constituency, Lagos State in the House of Representatives. ROBERT EGBE examines his prospects.

ONE of the things that a Medical paediatrician, Dr Bashiru Dawodu finds unusual about life in Nigeria is, how little things that can make a difference in people’s lives are left undone.

Dawodu said there are some important routine practices in America – where he was resident for about 15 years – and other parts of the world that are yet to catch on in Nigeria.

He explained: “For instance, there’s something called an immunisation registry, which means that every immunised child has a medical record that is digitised and available online.

“So, if you go to any health centre, your name is entered in a system and your immunisation records come up.

“The advantage is that when you go to primary school, your school can look up your records online. No need to ask the child to come with an immunisation card. Double immunisation is also prevented.”

The Mayflower College of Ikenne, Ogun State and King’s College, Lagos alumnus observed that there also seems to be “a focus on treating diseases rather than preventing it,” unlike the mindset “of the Nigeria of the 70s and early 80s.”

Dawodu, who went abroad in 1991 and returned fully to Nigeria between 2015 and 2016, feels one of the major reasons why this state of affairs persists, is that, unlike in America, Nigeria’s relatively young democracy seems to find it more difficult to put its most qualified people in political office.

He said: “In Nigeria generally, the best of our people don’t govern us. But we are lucky in Lagos State; we have a good governor in Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode.

“We run a system that is not an ideal democracy; there are still loopholes. Thankfully, INEC is continually reforming itself – same as our people – recognising that the process needs to be better and more transparent and we have to ensure that the party and the people are able to choose the leaders they want.

“Even when we think we’ve found the best person to represent us, it shouldn’t end there. There has to be a way to review the person’s performance, whether the person is representing us well. Abroad, if the person is found to be underperforming, his punishment is that he won’t come back. But we have a situation in Nigeria where people don’t do well, yet they are returned to office. Something is wrong with that system.”

It was one of the things he has been trying to change, the former Chief Medical Director of Mitchel County Paediatrics, Camilla, Gerogia, noted, a glint of excitement in his eyes.

“We have to find a way to make things work,” Dawodu said, adding, “Because you measure a society by the quality of life of its people.

“You measure your society by its infant mortality rate, maternal mortality rate, life expectancy, by how many youths are unemployed: those are the indices by which a regular, sane society is measured.

“Thankfully, the All Progressives Congress (APC) government understands this. It is a government that is not corrupt and is trying to do things right.

“The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) destroyed the country for 16 years, so, it’s very difficult to turn things around very quickly. The onus is thus on folks like us, when we get to the House of Representatives to change things from the highest level.”

To reach such high office usually requires navigating treacherous political terrain, but it is a path Dawodu is familiar with, having thrice tried and failed to secure the APC ticket to represent Oshodi 1 Constituency in the House of Representatives.

Nevertheless, the native of Oshodi in Lagos State is undaunted and intends to seek his party’s ticket for the same office for a fourth time in a row.

He said: “My structure is stronger now, because I have my own group in every ward which is integrated in mainstream groups. So, my situation is different now, because basically it looks as if all the structures over here support me for this House of Reps 2019.”

Dawodu’s optimism seems reasonably placed. A look at his socio-political pedigree, both at home and abroad, suggests that his political opponents will get a run for their money when he officially joins the race at the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary for the 2019 polls.

Dawodu told reporters  that he has been a longstanding member of the APC in the Diaspora, and a member of National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), a broad coalition of Nigerian democrats, who called on the military government of the late Gen Sani Abacha to step down in favor of the winner of the June 12, 1993 election, M. K. O. Abiola.

The aspirant said he was a founding member of the Alliance for Democracy (AD), as well as that of the Action Congress (AC), which later became the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN).

He added: “I was also a founding member of the APC in the Diaspora, of which I am still an active member.

“In the US, I was very active in my community. I was a member and Patron of Eko Club International. It was an association of Lagos-bred Nigerians, or Nigerians with Lagos interests in the Diaspora. It carries out a lot of charitable activities in hospitals, or schools, or taking care of orphans in Lagos. It’s different from the Eko Club in Lagos, Surulere.

“I’m also very active politically in the US. We were able to organise and mobilise Nigerian-Americans to participate in US elections. We tried to get Nigerians to run for office as Mayor or Council men, candidates that we felt were going to be favourable to not only Americans but also the Nigerians there, whether they were Democrats or Republicans.”

One of the high points of Dawodu’s political life in the US was a pro-democracy rally in New York City by Nigerian activists, following which the city named part of Manhattan’s 44th Street and Second Avenue after the late Kudirat Abiola, wife of Moshood (MKO) Abiola.

He eyes lit up as he recalled the experience.

He said: “This was in New York,” Dawodu said. “We called it the ‘Mother of all rallies in New York’, because it shut down a particular major highway in the city of Manhattan, New York, so, they had to name the road Kudirat Abiola Way. When you go to New York, you’ll see it. It’s in front of the Nigerian Embassy. So, the Mayor of New York gave us that concession after Kudirat was murdered.

“I was also involved in a lot of non-governmental stuff; I established and planned programmes for the local government where I practiced. I designed policies, for instance, I designed asthma programmes, immunisation, sickle cell, teen health programmes etc. I also started Free Clinics, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO). Free Clinics organised free medical missions and healthcare to several African countries including Ghana and Nigeria. We’ve been doing that every year; we come to Nigeria, for instance, bi-annually. We were in Lagos just last month. I bankrolled most of our operations myself. Of course, we had volunteers.”

At last month’s event, a two-day free medical checkup for residents, commuters, traders and businessmen/women in Oshodi community, the beneficiaries got drugs, nutritional packs and food items, including rice, tomatoes and garri.

The programme cut across all ages, gender, tribe and political interest. It lasted for about 10 hours each day at Oba Elewu way in Oshodi and Alhaji Yekini Street, Shogunle.

Dawodu said the gesture, which costs millions of naira, was informed by his belief that the private sector must assist government because government cannot do it all.

He also described it as a way of giving back to Lagos State and his community for what the state did for him while growing up.

He believes he would be able to do even more, as a legislator.

Dawodu explained: “For about 10 years now, I’ve gone round identifying their needs and I’ve come to the conclusion that most of the things I’m doing now on my own are better done via the government. So, the government is better placed. But thank God that we have a great government in Lagos that is doing so much.

“But the government cannot do everything. The needs are so immense. So, it behooves on individuals and the private sector to help the government. So, if we find that the best person is a medical doctor, a lawyer, an engineer and he has better ideas, he can govern better, shouldn’t we give him a chance? We should. We just need the best person to get there.”

But, does Dawodu, a doctor, have what it takes to withstand the rigours and navigate the maze of Nigerian politics?

Hear him: “Governance is about helping the people. This entails ensuring that we have water, electricity, education, unemployment is low. So, when you look at the moral philosophy of governance, what God has told the people that are in a position to help, or have wealth, is to assist Him to take care of the needy. So, once you have that kind of motivation especially me that I know I’m a child of the community. Everything that I’ve become is from this local government, ko kin se gbogbo awon eyan ni o ni mo ire. I feel that the people and this community have done a lot for me and I’m really motivated to serve them with my all.

“If you talk about violence, yes, I’ve been through it, my life has been threatened, people have done a lot of dirty things against me, talk about abuse, they’re still doing that on social media, but the problem with those of us that mean well, especially the progressives, including people that have been abroad coming home, is that we tend to look at these challenges as obstacles. No. we just have to sit back and rise against that, because the more the best of us are not participating, the more the worst of us will continue to govern us. That’s why Nigeria is not moving forward, that is why Nigeria is behind and if Nigeria is behind, the black race is actually behind.

“We are even lucky we have an excellent governor in Lagos State who is progressive-minded and knows where Lagos needs to be because he’s very exposed. So, we need to create an atmosphere for the best of us to govern us.

“Violence, challenges, no doubt is a reality, but people close to me know that I’m very tough, I’m resilient. I’ve contested thrice already and I’m still standing, I’ve not run away and I have nowhere to go. They are going to have to face me again in the next election.”

Godfatherism is not an uncommon feature of Nigerian politics. Will he be relying on a godfather to succeed? Dawodu preferred to view such phenomenon through the prism of mentorship.

He said: “Politics is not practiced in a vacuum. You need guidance, mentorship, just like in any field, whether you’re in medicine or journalism. So, you need help from someone that is more experienced and knows the ropes, otherwise how are you going to win an election? You can’t go to every home in every ward knocking on doors. People are going to have to knock on doors for you, they are going to have to get people to the polling booths for you. So, you can’t do the job alone, you need people around you, not just a godfather, from the lowest to the highest, the market woman, the Iya Alata (pepper seller) to the mechanic. So, it’s not something I can do alone. But I know that we have been able to reach people across board. But when it comes to the issue of mentors, I do have a lot of mentors within the Lagos State political structure. I’m not oblivious of the fact that you need support from the top to get it done.”

A UK bases business man,   Honourable Victor  osagie ogbeifun ploughing his profits into grass-roots football in Ojo, Lagos State. 

Ogbeifun , who is the CEO of Skoda Blings Investments & Associate based in the United Kingdom and Nigeria noted that not  only is he sponsoring the football competition, he is also funding  bibs, training wear, and trophies, amongst others. 

He posited that the competition tagged ' Ojo Super Cup' would give hidden talents in the area and it's environs the opportunity to showcase their worth.

" I have been thinking of what to give back to the society that believed in me. I am product of Awori College, Ojo. I lived and stayed at Ojo before I moved to the United Kingdom. And I can boastfully state that Ojo is my base.

" As part of my social responsibility, I will be engaging the youths for 3 weeks of tantalizing football. I know we all love football", he averred.  

The business mogul appealed to football lovers to get their forms and be ready to showcase their hidden talents.

A UK bases business man,   Honourable Victor  osagie ogbeifun ploughing his profits into grass-roots football in Ojo, Lagos State. 

Ogbeifun , who is the CEO of Skoda Blings Investments & Associate based in the United Kingdom and Nigeria noted that not  only is he sponsoring the football competition, he is also funding  bibs, training wear, and trophies, amongst others. 

He posited that the competition tagged ' Ojo Super Cup' would give hidden talents in the area and it's environs the opportunity to showcase their worth.

" I have been thinking of what to give back to the society that believed in me. I am product of Awori College, Ojo. I lived and stayed at Ojo before I moved to the United Kingdom. And I can boastfully state that Ojo is my base.

" As part of my social responsibility, I will be engaging the youths for 3 weeks of tantalizing football. I know we all love football", he averred.  

The business mogul appealed to football lovers to get their forms and be ready to showcase their hidden talents.

......THE STRUGGLE MUST CONTINUE, SAYS ENGR. BURAIMOH 


The National Leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students(NANS) of over 40.1 million students,  today presented an Icon of Award certificate of credence to the Executive Chairman of Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area, Engr. Valentine Buraimoh on societal development. 


Presenting the Certificate to the Council boss today at the local government secretariat headquarters, Festac Town Lagos,    the Vice President of NANS, Comrade Odumosu Olamide and the Senate President, Comrade Bamigbade Taiwo stated that, the award " is in recognition of your pragmatic and transparent leadership acumen, commitment to community in governance and development, youths integration, provision of welfare scheme and detrabalized life style."


They also stated that they were in the Council to support the call against corruption and other social vices. 


The NANS Public Relations Officer, Comrade Odebunmi Idowu in his speech averred that the present Chairman of Amuwo Odofin Local Government has a good and long history with NANS and they are very proud of his achievements since assumption of office.


" We are aware of Engr. Buraimoh's positive exploits for NANS during his university days, so we are not surprised what we have seen so far and the achievements he has recorded thus far. We are indeed proud of him. 


" Under his leadership, Amuwo Odofin Local Government is working.  His speedy intervention on flood control, roads rehabilitation, upgrade of the vocational center, free UTME forms and free coaching amongst others are testaments to his leadership qualities.


" We also like to encourage him to continue his good works."


Responding, the Council Chief thanked the *NANS* leadership for this great recognition from a very discipline and recognized body.


This award, according to him would spur him to do more for the community.


Going back Memory Lane, the Chairman posited that " during his university days, he laboured for the emancipation of students from military junta and maladministration.


" I went to all NANS convention. I learnt alot and today I am putting it into use. Permit me to use this medium to appreciate and commend the National leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for giving the youths the platform to contribute their own quota to the development of the country. 


" Asiwaju is truly a God sent leader to our generation.


" I urge you all to continue the struggle for a better Nigeria."

THERE IS NO VACANCY IN ALAUSA, SAYS LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOSS 


Leaders and Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as well as stakeholders in Amuwo Odofin LGA  have given the Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, their endorsement to run for another term of four years in the 2019 gubernatorial election.

 The leaders, through the Party Chairman, Alhaji Waheed Adewuni noted that Governor Ambode  has done tremendously well for the people of the state, hence the endorsement.

An Apex Leader,  Alhaji Dotun Adegbola appreciated the National leader of the All Progressives Congress,  Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for giving the state a renowned technocrat, that has brought decency to governance.

" I want to use this medium to appreciate Our leader and also to commend our Executive Chairman for unifying our party APC in Amuwo Odofin LGA ."

The Executive Chairman of Amuwo Odofin LGA, Engr. Valentine Buraimoh while speaking at the event, commended the State Governor for turning the fortunes of the State, noting that there is no vacancy in Alausa. 

 " Let me gladly notify you that there is no vacancy in Alausa and for this reason we are saying for the progress of Lagos State, Governor Ambode should carry on as our governor in 2019,” the Chairman  said.

He further stated that, " the members of APC in Amuwo Odofin LGA have resolved to give their massive support to our Governor General, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode. 

" As from today, we have resolved to continue our politicking and meetings to continue to spread the good news of Akinwunmi Ambode for 2nd term."

Meanwhile, some aspirants for House of Assembly in Amuwo Odofin LGA Constituency 1, Jimi Shobayo,  Ola Folorunsho and Ayobami Akanni Omabegho  during a media brief posited that the Governor has performed extremely well, noting that he deserved another term to bring more development to the State.

It should be stated that over 6,000 Memebers and stakeholders attended the endorsement meeting, held at Amuwo Odofin, Lagos State. 

The attendees at the endorsement meeting included, Alhaji Olowo Shittu; Alhaji Otunba Adegbola; Alhaja Ariyo; Hon. Risikat Ajoke Adegeye; and Hon. Abimbola Oshodi, Leader of the legislative arm, Amuwo Odofin LGA and the Vice Chairman of the party, Ayo Ogungbiye

Others include all the Councillors, Supervisors, Ward Chairmen, Women and Youth leaders, amongst others.

In its continuous drive towards promoting reading culture in Lagos State and beyond, the alumni of Awori College Ojo, Golden's 93 set has rewarded outstanding students in junior and senior secondary schools of the school. 


Speaking at the event, which was held at the school premises at Ojo, Lagos State, the President of the Old Students Association, Mr. Solomon Uwhubetine encouraged the students to  read and  broaden their minds in order to develop themselves mentally and physically.  

" It is always a thing of joy to come back to the school where you had your second foundation. 

" We are starting with the award, for you to be encouraged to read very well and be a good Ambassador of this great citadel of learning. I know there will be competition now because it will be an annual event", the Chairman posited. 

Uwhubetine also hinted that the Golden's 93 set association of this school would continue to contribute immensely to the growth and development of the School.

The alumni association of Awori College, Ojo 1993 set have concluded arrangement to reward students that have performed extremely well in their various disciplines. 

The old students of the school noted that they would continue to give their unflinching support to the school that gave them the right foundations in life. 

Unveiling their plans,  the Chairman of the Association, Mr. UWHUBETINE SOLOMON EFEMENA and the Spokesperson of the Award Committee, Mr Dare Akinola noted that " Award plagues would be given to the best outstanding students in various classes including Junior and Secondary Classes and a token would be given to each recipients to encourage and support them. 

They also stated that more developmental plans for the school  would be discussed in its next Annual General Meeting.

As part of activities to mark his 100 days  in office,  the Executive Chairman of Amuwo Odofin LGA, Engr. Valentine Buraimoh addressed a press conference yesterday, Monday,  November 6 where he listed his achievements.


The Council helmsman posited that in the last 100 days, his administration has  brought finesse, dynamism and purpose to governance in the grassroot.

" Within the said period, we have raised the stake to an Olympian height, with verifiable developmental and people-driven projects dotting the nooks and crannies of the community.

" The hallmark was the reconstruction of sections of 1st avenue road, 11 road and spot patching of 3rd avenue roads in Festac Town, Lagos. The aforementioned roads, had been in bad shape. We also intend to work on 32 road and  4th avenue road, Festac Town. All these roads would be done in phases so as not to create heavy traffic congestion.

" In the environment sector, we cleared the drainage at 11 road and buffer zone, 2ndavenue, Festac Town. Also, evacuated refuse black spot on durbar road, Mile 2, Amuwo;  Gani Adams road , Abule Ado;  Abule Ado B/stop and  Circular  road, Mile 2, Amuwo, Lagos amongst others.

" we have stopped the payment of card at all our PHcs. We have also concluded plans to renovate our PHC at Abule Ado, Lagos," he noted.


 Engr. Buraimoh averred that  the major indicators by which his administration has chosen to implement its modus operandi in bringing about good governance to our people will be known as,"SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS(SDGs),otherwise known as the the Global goals. He stated that It is Universal call to action to end poverty,protect the planets and be proactive to climate change and ensure that all people enjoy the dividends of democracy  at the grassroot level. 


He commended  the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode for impacting positively on Lagosians, noting that Lagos State is fast becoming the rising sun of the world.


The Council boss added that  "he  will continue to pursue people oriented programmes for the betterment of our people that we are serving.

I enjoin you all to continue to give us the best critique and also the best advice to move our local government, Lagos state and Nigeria forward."

The Executive Chairman of Amuwo Odofin LGA, Comrade Valentine Buraimoh chaired the peace and security meeting at the Council Secretariat, Festac Town, Lagos today.

Briefing newsmen shortly after the meeting, Comrade Buraimoh said the meeting was called to get reports from all security agencies, with a view of addressing it.

According to the Local Government boss, the meeting also looked at the black spots, bad roads, blocked drainages and other security challenges in the community.

Speaking further, Comrade Buraimoh noted that "the current security situation in the country is precarious, we have to put all proactive and workable measures to combat any form of unseen security breach".
He beckoned on all to make it a point of duty to regularly intimate all the relevant security operatives of any suspicious character in their domain.

The Local Government boss also constituted a strategic committee to look into issues of security and environmental black spots.

The committee is headed by a former Chairman of the Local Government, Prince Rasheed Otolorin. Members are drawn from the Nigeria Police, Nigeria Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), DSS, the Legal Officer of the Local Government and the Chief Security Officer of the Local Government.
Meanwhile, the immediate past Chairman of the Local Government, Comrade Ayodele Adewale opined that Amuwo Odofin LGA is very strategic and viable for business opportunities, adding that all hands must be on deck.

The peace and security council meeting was attended by security Agencies, past Chairmen of the Local Government, religious leaders, President of Festac Town Residents Association, and Community Development committee

The immediate past Chairman of Amuwo Odofin LGA, Comrade Ayodele Adewale has condoled with the Governor of the State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola over the passing away of his mother, Alhaja Saratu Aregbesola.

Comrade Adewale, in a condolence message issued in Lagos, noted that Alhaja Saratu Aregbesola popularly known as Iya Olobi was a pious Muslim who lived an exemplary life, worthy of emulation

"I am indeed saddened by this irreplaceable loss and pray especially for you, your family and the entire people of the State of Osun at this very difficult period of grief. God will comfort you and grant you the grace to bear this loss and strength to remain steadfast."

The former LG boss, while stressing that Aregbesola's mother will be greatly missed by Nigerians, averred that "mothers are the fountain of development"

Comrade Adewale prayed that God grants the late Alhaja Saratu Aregbesola eternal rest.

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode yesterday charged the newly elected local government chairmen in Lagos State to be hardworking and transparent in the management of resources put in their care.

Ambode gave the charge in Alausa at the swearing-in ceremony of the chairmen elected into the 20 Local Government and 37 Local Council Development Areas of the state on Saturday.

The event took place at Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa, Ikeja and attracted thousands of supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and family members of the elected chairmen and vice chairmen.

Ambode tasked the chairmen to be above board and deliver qualitative service to people at grassroots to compliment the state's efforts.


Ambode also admonished them to shun favouritism. In his words, "As you settle down to the business of governance, you must bear in mind that the participation of the people in governance does not end with elections.


The people must be carried along and given the opportunity to have a say in policy making process and implementation"


Meanwhile, the Executive Chairman of Amuwo Odofin LGA, Comrade Engr Valentine Buraimoh has reassured the populace that he is going to run an all inclusive government. He made this known at the swearing-in banquet, to welcome him to the Local Government. " let it be known that my government will welcome advise from stakeholders. We all need to come together as one to move the LGA forward. I extend my hands of fellowship to everyone , " he averred.


Comrade Buraimoh further stated that he will leverage on the developmental projects of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode.


The immediate past Executive Chairman, Comrade Ayodele Adewale opined that " the populace will enjoy the dividends of democracy when the comrade Buraimoh led administration kick start fully. You have entrusted your trust in him, you will never be rewarded with good governance,"he stated.


A stakeholder in the community who is also the CEO/MD of El Lab, Elochukwu Adibo during a media chat reiterated his commitment to partner with the Local Government on health related issues. This he noted was to bring about improvement in the health sector.

The Golden '93 set of the prestigeous Awori College, Ojo will hold its maiden end of the year party in Lagos on December 18, 2016.

The event which starts at 3pm, will take place at Bush Bar, Sunny Bus Stop, Ojo, Lagos.

The date which was announced by the welfare committee recently, averred that the event will marked the end of a fruitful year by members of the association.

Speaking to reporters, the acting Chairman, Solomon Uwhubetine and the acting Secretary, Comrade Evwibovwe Irikefe stated that the event will ' avail old students of 1993 set of the great school which has produced important personalities like the deputy Governor of Lagos State and others, to interact, communicate, socialize, share information and resources once again.

They further postulated that ' its the first time we are holding such event and we are committed to make it a worthwhile event'.

Its instructive to state that the association boast of notable personalities, captains of industry, amongst others.

ENVIRONMENTALIST TASKS INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATION ON CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

The Managing Director of Richomax Limited, Mr Ohiagbara Chibusi James, an environmentalist has urged individuals and corporate bodies to pay more attention to Corporate Social Responsibility, especially by providing social services and infrastructural facilities for the citizenry.

He said realities of the moment have indicated that it is not possible for government to shoulder every responsibility alone taking into cognisance the fact that funds accruing to all levels of government have significantly decreased due to falling price of crude oil in the international market

He made this call during the company’s two-year anniversary celebration at 24 road, Festac Town, Lagos recently.

The Managing Director averred that “ a lot can be achieved in the area of environmental sustainability and infrastructural development, amongst others if all hands are on deck .”

Ohiagbara while recounting his 2 years experience noted that “ I am happy that the company has grown and readily available to assist the un-employed by providing services including networking, estate management, haulaging, environmental and health services, amongst others.

The wife of the managing Director, Folashade Ohiagbara while reacting to the anniversary celebration opined that, “the company has improved tremendously from being conventional to an office where things happen. I am excited that we are giving we are giving back to the society that made us. The company is now a household name, which has empowered the youth and created job and wealth”.

SEND 14 YOUTHS ON DUBAI TOUR

Another historic milestone has been recorded in Amuwo Odofin Local Government in the area of human capacity development. This time around, the Commissioner 2, Lagos State House of Assembly Service Commission and Chairmanship aspirant under the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC), party in Amuwo Odofin Local Government, Hon. Adejoke Risikat Adegeye has enlivened the hope of some youths in the Local Government.

The commissioner 2, Lagos State House of Assembly Service Commission, sent some youths in Amuwo odofin Local Government, her constituency numbering 14 to the United Arab Emirate (UAE), Dubai on a skill-acquisition tour with all-expenses paid for.

According to Hon. Adegeye, she noted that, ‘this is part of my resolve to empower and enhance the youths in order to improve their livelihood as well as create job opportunities for them”.
She further stated that she believes in the dynamism and vibrancy of the youth segment of the society as a vital platform to transform the socio-economic terrain of Amuwo Odofin Local Government in particular and Lagos State in general, considering the global meltdown which has changed the way business is done.

The Chairmanship aspirant also noted that the tour is a youth focused programme with the aim of reducing poverty and unemployment amongst the youths through skill acquisition, youth empowerment, talent discovery and management.

She said all hands must be on deck to enhance economic development of the state in particular and Nigeria in general by designing ideal programmes that can create jobs and empower the youths of the nation to be self -dependent.

“It is high time we took the issue of unemployment seriously, unemployment is a hydra headed monster that is ready to kill if it is not killed first.”

It is instructive to state that Hon. Adegeye recently took 12 selected youths from Amuwo Odofin Local Government on Dubai tour with all expenses paid for.

A former Lagos State House of Assembly Member and chairmanship aspirant, Hon. Princess Risikat Ajoke Adegeye has reiterated her call on Nigerians to always be their brother’s keeper and to cooperate with the government for speedy development of the country.

The aspirant made the call while sending greetings to all of those celebrating eid-il-fitri, the culmination of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

In her word, “ I seize this singular opportunity to extend my greetings, felicitation and pray for the continued peace and development of our country.

“I call on all Nigerians irrespective of tribe, age, religion to be our brothers keeper, to continue to cooperate with the administration of our President and Governor Akinwunmi Ambode to success in the transformation of Lagos State and indeed Nigeria into one of the most developed nations in the world,” the aspirant noted.

The former Lagos State House of Assembly Member enjoined all citizens to continue to provide useful information to relevant security agencies to enable them overcome the nation’s security challenges.

Hon. Princess Risikat Ajoke Adegeye also used the medium to felicitates with the Jagaban Borgu and Governor Emeritus of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu; APC Apex leaders, Party Leaders and Members, as well as residents in Amuwo Odofin Local Government.

Another historic milestone has been recorded in Amuwo Odofin Local Government in the area of human capacity development. This time around, a former Honourable Member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, representing Amuwo Odofin Local Government and a Chairmanship aspirant, Hon. Risikat Adejoke Adegeye enlivened the hope of some youths in the Local Government.

The former House of Assembly Member sent some youths numbering 10 to the United Arab Emirate (UAE), Dubai on a tour with all-expenses paid for.
According to Hon. Adegeye, she noted that, ‘this is part of my resolve to make life meaningful to the youths who is dire need of a change in their life. ‘

She further stated that the tour is a veritable tools to redirect, re-channel and re-focus our youths mind set towards the growth of the community in particular, and the society at large.

Meanwhile, one of the beneficiaries, Olubodun Olapeju Alaba has heaped praise on Hon. Adegeye, noting that she and others least expected her kind gesture towards the youths.

“ we know her very well to be a generous, caring and a loving mother but taking us on a tour beats our imagination. She remain a priceless jewel to us and it is our prayer that she lived to fulfill her heart desires.’’

· APPEAL FOR LIFTING OF BAN

The Sand Miners Association of Lagos state, Ibeju-Lekki chapter & Epe Ibeju-lekki filling & laterite Sand Miners Association have aligned itself with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral resources on the Stop Work order directive.

They was made known at a world press conference held at its Secretariat at Epe, Lagos State.

They noted that “series of meetings with the Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Energy & Mineral resources were held with our Association, with a view of finding a way out of the issue; the position of the Ministry was affirmed. After the meetings, we resolved to obey the order and remain committed to the blue print of Lagos state government in this regard.

And as such, the Lagos state Government has a right to regulate the activities of miners, as we operate in their domain.”

The press statement which was jointly signed by Comrade Ogunkelu Oluwadahunsi Oluwaseun, Vice Chairman, Sand Miners Association of Lagos state, Ibeju-Lekki Chapter; Secretary, Oyeremi Dapo, Sand Miners Association of Lagos state, ibeju-lekki chapter; Alhaji Ijaodola Lateef Mujaid, Chairman, Epe Ibeju-Lekki filling & Laterite Sand Miners Association; Bashiru kabiru; Secretary, Epe Ibeju-lekki filling & Latrite Sand Miners association further stressed that, “ In view of this, we mobilized our members to make themselves available for the restoration to commence.
As we speak, we have started the restoration of all our sites, with a view to bringing sanity to the land, and very soon it will be completed before the deadline given to us by the State Government”.

The association also disassociated itself from a protest by the Sand Miners and Dredgers in Lagos State under the auspices of Federal Cadastres Miners Association (FCMA) against the ‘Stop Work’ order issued by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Lagos State Government.

They noted that the protest was sponsored and politically motivated by the opposition party. The press statement further stated that, “We are amused and disturbed that some disgruntled people can be used by the opposition party to cause disaffection amongst our members, thereby throwing the association to disrepute.

The constitution, yes, vests control of mining activities on the Federal Government but the State Government also have every right to regulate the activities of miners in her State. There is no place in the world where State government do not have control and regulate activities of any organization in her domain.

In any case, the Federal Government is to collect royalty, whilst the State Government has every right under the constitution of the Federal republic of Nigeria to regulate activities of any association or establishments in her domain.

The Sand Miners also appreciated the gallant efforts of the Lagos State Governor in repositioning the state to a mega status, while also appealing to the State governor to lift the ban after the completion of the restoration process.

The family of Ogunyale of Aledo Quarters, Iworo-Ijebu have announced the death of their matriarch, Princess (Deaconess) Christiana Aderonke Ogunyale, Nee Onashile ( A.K.A. Iya Ibeji ). Before her demise, She was a community and religious leader.



Aged 85 years, the late Princess Ogunyale was a successful woman and command respects from the community. According to one of her Sons, Prince Adekunle Adelaja Ogunyale, the deceased was a woman of honor, a disciplinarian, very accommodating and above all, a devout Christian. “We have lost a loving mother. I will deeply miss her words of advice” he said.

She was survived by her children, Olumuyiwa Ogunyale, Taiwo Ogunyale, Adekunle Adelaja Ogunyale, Abosede Adeleke, Oluwakemi Ayangbesan, Adeniyi Ogunyale, grand Children and great grand children.
Her remains will be buried on Saturday 11th June, 2016 in her home town after a funeral service at Saint Paul’s Anglican Church, Iworo-Ijebu, in Ijebu North-East Local Government area of Ogun State.

• DEMANDS FOR INCLUSIVE GOVERNANCE

The 2015 Lagos State House of Assembly Aspirants have extolled the sterling performance of the Governor of Lagos state, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode for his sterling performance in his 365 days in office.
The group made this known during a world press conference x-raying the performance of Ambode on the democracy day celebration at Excellence hotel, Ikeja.

According to the Public relations Officer of the group, Mutiu Olakunle Alimi esq opined that the Governor has done extremely well and thus deserve everybody’s commendation. The Press statement read thus,: “ We hereby congratulates the amiable, visionary governor of Lagos state, his excellency, governor Akinwunmi Ambode for his unrivalled performance in bringing modern, meaningful development to Lagos state and government closer to the great people of Lagos in the last 365 days in office than any successive government in the state.
“It is an undisputable fact, that you have done exceedingly well in just 1 year in office. you have virtually touched every facet of governance and have given us hope, with you at the saddle of governance; Lagos state could attain that dream of being a super mega city in Africa within the shortest possible time. You have done excellently well in the areas of infrastructural development, security, transport, agriculture, civic engagement among others.
“We are very happy to be identified with the great success your administration has rendered within 365 days in office.
“We are optimistic, you will consolidate on your achievement and touch other areas that could make a significant difference for the people of Lagos state in the remaining part of your tenure.
The group also praise the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his immense contribution to nation building and the success story of Lagos state.

“The success story of Lagos state cannot be told without the mention of our great visionary leader and grand patron of Nigeria progressives. We say big thank you and congratulations to our caring, accommodating, listening and supportive leader of our party; Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the master strategist and father of Nigeria modern democracy. The group affirmed.
The group however appealed to the Governor of Lagos state to make his government accessible and all inclusive. They noted that the LAHA 2015 aspirants are being chided away from contributing their own quota to the development of the state.
They averred that, “our group, Lagos State House of Assembly Aspirants 2015, admonish our party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, to involve the state assembly aspirants in the activities of the party in the state.
“The state Assembly aspirants should be seen and perceived as major stakeholders in the affairs of the party in the state instead of being isolated and seen and treated as rebels and outcast by the party officials both at the state and local government levels.
They also appeal to the National leader of the Party to see reasons with their demand.
“The visionary and master strategist of Nigeria modern democracy, Asiwaju Bola Ammed Tinubu had at various times instructed that the 2015 Lagos State House of Assembly aspirants be involved and included in the activities of the party in state, till now, no form of contact had been opened or established with the aspirants”, they noted.
They wondered why the party has not deemed it fit to call them or have a meeting with them as instructed by the National leader of the party.
“The LAHA 2015 aspirants maintains that they remain party faithful’s and are ready to serve in any capacity the party deemed fit. Our member have the requisite qualifications to occupy any political office in the state, national and local government levels.”
The group believes in the party and thus are very hopeful that things would turn around for good.

The Lagos State Chairman of Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), Comrade (Alhaji) Musa Mohammed has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for the steps taken so far to bring back the glory days of Nigeria again.

The State Chairman of the Association made this known when he paid a courtesy call on the Executive Secretary of Amuwo Odofin Local Government, Deaconess Modupe Ajibola-Ojodu at the Council’s Secretariat in Festac Town, Lagos.

Comrade Mohammed noted that, “PMB has a very clear agenda of defeating Boko Haram and extremists of all sorts, and of rooting out the corruption that has too often held back the economic growth and prosperity of Nigeria”.

“You can agree with me that the All Progressives Congress (APC) led Federal government is different from that of the ousted Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who held our commonwealth for 16 years without any tangible development to show for their rule. We will continue to support the Government of PMB to bring about the necessary dividends of democracy to the governed, ’’ the State Chairman opined.

The Chairman further noted that the association is pained with the sufferings the citizens experience daily on road due to traffic gridlock.

“We are really saddened and pained seeing the endless traffic gridlock experienced by Lagosians. We will not rest in our oars to assist the Governor of Lagos State in achieving his aims of a free traffic in the state. As we speak, we have deployed our workforce to assist LATSMA in achieving this,” he averred.

“ Amuwo Local Government is strategic to the State and Nigeria. The Executive Secretary has been doing a tremendous job. We need to support her in all ramifications, hence the courtesy call,” he stated.

Comrade Mohammed who has spent one year in office, stated that his administration has built a new secretariat, bought brand new buses for his task force and sensitization committee members and also inaugurated traffic control committee of over 200 men, with the singular aim of assisting LATSMA in controlling traffic in the State.

Deaconess Ajibola-Ojodu, on her part thanked the State Chairman for his visit, noting that she would be more than happy to continue the cordial relationship that exist between the Local government and the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN).

Meanwhile, the Executive Secretary has appealed to the warring factions collecting toll at Durbar Road Junction, Mile 2 to stop forthwith. She noted that anybody caught flouting the order, the law enforcement agencies will stop at nothing in arresting such persons.

Deaconess Ajibola-Ojodu reiterated that peace is what is needed for development and progress of any society and that any act that would compromise the peaceful co-existence of Amuwo Odofin Local Government in particular and Lagos State in general, would not be tolerated.

The Executive Secretary of Amuwo Odofin Local Government, Deaconess Modupe Ajibola-Ojodu has called on government at all levels to work closely with the Community Development Committee (CDC). This according to her would bring more development to the grassroots.

She made this call while delivering her keynote address at the meeting of CDCs of Badagry division, held at Amuwo Odofin Local Government secretariat, Festac Town, Lagos.

Deaconess Ajibola – Ojodu noted that the importance of CDAs and CDCs in lagos State and indeed Nigeria, is better imagined than explained. In her words, “the CDCs take their time to know their environment, the challenges and in fact in most cases, proffer solutions in crisis situation to the Government. They are developmental partners of the Government’’.

The Executive Secretary further extols the administration of Governor Ambode for recognizing the impact of the noble association. “We all know that Governor Ambode is a grassroots person, needless to say the importance he attached to CDCs. They are now involved more in projects and community development, I think they deserved to be appreciated,” she narrated.

The Chairman of Community Development Committee, Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area, Comrade Jola Ogunlusi stated that the association is ready and willing to work with government to bring more development to the grassroots. “ you will all agree with me that CDCs is the fulcrum of any society, and based on this reality, the Governor Ambode led government has indeed given us the needed recognition and we will reciprocate this gesture by helping the government to achieve its objective,’’ the Chairman stated.

Comrade Ogunlusi also averred that the essence of the meeting was to create a synergy within the Badagry division, politically, culturally, socially and otherwise, with a view to discussing issues, problems, as well as, finding probable solutions to them. “The problem of one Local government can be solved with the success of another Local Government, he stated.”

The Chairman CDC of Badagry Division, Mr. Kuponu Ebenezer was full of praises for the Executive Secretary of Amuwo Odofin Local Government for her immense contribution to the development of Amuwo Odofin Local Government. He likened the Local Government to a mini-Nigeria, where all tribes are represented in the scheme of work.

The Chairman further stressed that any serious Government would not want to toy with the importance and achievement of CDCs. “Governor Ambode has opened his doors to us, and we are ready to partner with the state government for even development,” he noted.

• OPENS ULTRA MODERN HUMAN RESOURCES CENTER


In the midst of economic and social challenges in the country, Ricomax Limited company has concluded plans to come to the aid of people living in Festac Town, Amuwo Odofin Local government in particular and Nigerians in General, in a bid to alleviate poverty.


The Managing Director of the Company, Mr. Ohiagbara Chibusi James make this disclosure during the opening of the company’s ultra modern human resources office, situated at 24 road, K Close, Festac Town, Lagos.


Mr. James vowed that the company is ever ready to put smiles on Nigerians and help them to attain their desired goals and objectives in lives.


The Managing Director noted that, “Nigerians are presently experiencing hardship in all ramifications, and as a result this Human Resources Center was opened to help cushion the effect of the present dilemma and crisis we found ourselves in. ‘


“We want to assist the un-employed to be gainfully employed. Our services include networking, estate management, service provider, haulaging, human resources, environmental and health services, amongst others’’.


People from various walks of life that graced the occasion, commended and appreciated the managing director. In their words, “such spirited individual like Mr. Ohiagbara Chibusi James is what Nigeria and Nigerians need to move the nation forward. We are all happy to identify with this noble project.”


It is important to note that the Managing Director is an environmentalist and at the vanguard for a clean, safe and green environment.

• GIVES GLORY TO GOD

It was all joy in Amuwo Odofin Local Government, as the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employee (NULGE), Amuwo Odofin Local Government branch, Comrade Temitope Lawal celebrated his birthday with pomp and pageantry.

Comrade Lawal while speaking with journalists during the epoch event, gave thanks to God for sparing his life to witness yet another eventful day.

“ I must give God all the glory and adoration for today. I want to use this medium to thank the management team, staff and the good people of Amuwo Odofin local government, for the love they have shown to me, I am really a happy man,” he acknowledged.

The Head of Administration of the Local Government, Alhaji Shakiru Omotayo noted that the celebrant deserves this kind of lavish celebration because he is a dedicated and committed staff.

“I have known him for ages. He is a very amiable person, who is dedicated to his work. I wish him more celebration and also advise him to continue to be a responsible family man,’’ he averred.

The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Badagry division has demanded for the unconditional and immediate release of her member, Mrs. Toyin Nwosu who was abducted on the 14th of September, 2015 at her residence in Okota, Amuwo Odofin local Government.

The branch NULGE Chairmen of Ojo, Ajeromi-Ifelodun, Olorunda, Badagry West, Badagry Central, Ajeromi, Oriade, Iba, Oto Awori who came to solidarise with the NULGE Chairman, Amuwo Odofin Local Government, expressed shock on the incident. “We were shocked when the news filtered in, and as Comrades, an injury to one is an injury to all. That is why we are here to solidarize with our colleague.

We are challenging the Security agents to do the needful in bringing Mrs. Nwosu safe and alive.”

The NULGE Chairman of Amuwo Odofin Local Government, Comrade Tope Lawal while speaking with newsmen narrated how Mrs. Nwosu was abducted and reiterated his call for her immediate release. He further stressed that the national body of NULGE has since been proactive on this issue and is organizing a press conference on the issue.

The Executive members also paid a visit to the family.