IN PICTURE: Sanwo-Olu Hamsat take oath of office
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| Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu taking oath of office as Executive Governor of Lagos State |
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| Dr. Babafemi Hamzat taking oath of Office as Deputy Governor, Lagos State |
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| All Progressive Congress, Woman Leader, Chief Mrs. Kemi Nelson ( second right) with her entourage. |
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| The Lagos White Cap Chiefs at the Inauguration. |
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| Lagos State Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okuola and Sen. Musiliu Obanikoro. |
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| General overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministry, Daniel Olukoya and wife, Shade. |
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| Former Lagos State Deputy Governor, Sarah Sosan. |
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| Oba of Lagos, HRH, Oba Riliwan Akinolu |
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| Former Lagos State first Lady, Dame Abimbola Fashola |
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| Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Mudasiru Obasa and wife, Foluke |
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| Senator, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola. |
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| Mrs. Remi Hamzat and Sen. Oluremi Tinubu |
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| The Harmzats |
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| The crowd at the Inaguration |
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| Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat and wife Remi |
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| General overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministry, Daniel Olukoya praying |
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| Lagos State deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat and family |
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| Security Personnel |
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| Lagos State Governor, Babaji Olusola Sanwo-Olu |
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| Hon. James Faleke and wife |
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| Lagos State Governor, Babaji Olusola Sanwo-Olu |
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| L-R: Hon. Ikuforiji, Chief Henry Ajomale and wife |
Sanwo-Olu: Awakening A Greater Lagos
By the grace of Almighty God and Your votes, I stand before you today as your Governor. (Pause)
This day marks the beginning of a new chapter in our journey to greatness. Today, I ask you to join me on this journey to awaken a Greater Lagos.
When we speak of a Greater Lagos, we speak not empty words. It is a deep and profound assertion we mean.
We intend to make history by making for ourselves and our children a better future.
Therefore, on this day, on this precious land we call our home, let us stand together in the very face of history.
Let us vow to ourselves, and to posterity that we shall not just dream of a Greater Lagos. Let us agree this day that we shall collectively rise up to build the Lagos of our dreams.
We need not be discouraged by the challenges that may be apparent. Today is an opportunity for us to forge ahead in our quest for a Greater Lagos.
It is possible!
No one should ever underestimate the spirit of Lagos and the resilience of its people. Yes, hard problems may confront us, but we will also confront them. Every problem will lose its potency to our unity.
Therefore, Lagosians, in this new chapter of our lives, we need not cry or fret. We are united by our common purpose of a Greater Lagos and fulfilling future.
Posterity has given us this day to commence our journey to greatness. We need to envision the glorious end of working together, tirelessly and committedly, towards achieving a Lagos of our dreams. By our individual and collective efforts and the Grace of God, these dreams will become a reality.
In Lagos State, our story has been of successes and achievements. Since 1999, our tradition of progressive governance has set Lagos apart and strengthened people’s belief in our ideology.
And that is the very reason I stand before you on this historic day as your Governor. While we celebrate the victory of progressive governance and democracy, tomorrow we must be ready to stand on guard and be fully vigilant.
Democracy and progressive governance hold only to the extent that we protect and nurture them. While Lagos glimmers as a beacon of progressive and quality governance, our nation now undergoes a historic battle to establish progressive and just governance.
Lagos must again rise and help lead this nation to fuller progress and to a closer realization of the greatness that exists within all Nigerians.
This inauguration symbolizes such an awakening.\Today, I stand before you as your governor, but also as your friend, brother; neighbor and your servant. I stand here to ask that you join me to script and fashion this greater Lagos with the creativity of our minds.
Let the ingenuity of our hands, the sweat of our labor and the compassion that resides in our hearts be committed to this common goal.
We are but human beings. Our time on this earth is finite, and shall one day pass. At some point, we shall all enter the book of history. This is inevitable.
But we can choose how we walk into history. Shall we do so as masters of our fate, or as slaves to things that seek to suppress us?
When the history of our moment is written, let it not be told in tears of defeat, rather let it resound with the anthem of collective victory.
Let our time be proclaimed in golden celebration of a state, and of a people who stood in unity of purpose to make their home a Greater one.
In this, we simply adhere to the tradition of enlightened government set by those who came before us. We owe a large debt of gratitude to Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and to Babatunde Raji Fashola SAN.
Asiwaju led the team that created the blueprint for development; both administrations faithfully executed that economic blueprint and established the structures and institutions of progressive governance in the process.
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode pushed forward in a special manner. His efforts and actions shall be duly remembered.
As your Governor, I know fully well who I am, because I know where I am from. More importantly, I know where I am headed.
I have been a part of this progressive journey since its very inception. I know first-hand the concerted efforts that went into planning so many of the innovations we now see and enjoy.
It will be my job to continue that process by refining and perfecting the foundation laid by the preceding administrations.
In this regard, I shall forever remain loyal to the aspirations of the people and to the developmental blueprint that has brought so much success to our dear state.
The Babajide Sanwo-Olu you see today shall not change and try to become something I am not. My prayer is only that I grow and improve as your Governor to implement good policies and bring the prosperity you deserve.
On this day, I speak to the young and old, Christian and Muslim, those who trace their earliest ancestry back to this land, and to those who came last week.
I speak to the poor and to the rich. I speak to the Danfo driver as much as to the millionaire, to the fruit vendor and much as to the real estate titan.
I speak to employer and employee, I speak to teacher and student, I speak to mother and father. The civil service as well as the private sector – We are all Lagosians.
I say to you all let us explore how we can best establish a harmony of interests and avoid the growing tendency to focus on those things that differentiate and divide one Lagosian from another.
By the dint of Providence, this small tract of land intersected and surrounded by waterways and lagoons has become home to roughly 22 million people, with their various dreams and aspirations.
Not only is Lagos home to so many people and their aspirations, it is also the catalyst of economic growth for much of Nigeria.
The world outside sees Lagos as Nigeria. We are Nigeria’s door to the global economy and the global economy’s door to Nigeria.
As long as Lagos flourishes, Nigeria has more than a fair chance to enjoy the development and growth needed for its deserving population. If Lagos falters, Nigeria also stumbles.
The reality of the integral role we play in Nigeria’s ascent to national greatness coupled with the untapped potentials we hold to produce even greater wealth to improve the living conditions of our people are the things that make Lagos a magnificent place.
These strategic aspects of our current reality, and of our immediate future, bestow on me and my administration a profound responsibility.
My goal is to advance the social and economic progress of this state and its people; regardless of your faith, social class, or your origin of birth.
As long as you adopt the spirit of Lagos, Lagos in turn shall adopt you.
As I said in my acceptance speech, I am too focused on moving Lagos forward to give a second thought to where a person may have come from. As long as you are animated by the spirit of achievement, cooperation and tolerance, then you are Lagosian. This is my motto.
This is how I see our home and this is how I shall run my government. I shall select the best and most qualified people to hold positions in our government.
My door shall remain open to all. I shall seek the advice of the learned, the wise and the ordinary Lagosian, for in the common man resides much wisdom and fairness of thought.
While one cannot help but hear the kind words of friends, I must pay even closer attention to the voice of my critics.
In constructive criticism lies the seeds of improvement. With these things in mind, let me quickly outline my goals for a Greater Lagos.
The Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat and I are single-minded in our desire to bequeath to our successors a far Greater Lagos than the one we inherited today
And to do so, we have formulated a concise framework that encapsulates our collective vision for the state and ensures that our undertaking remains focused and our communication remains clear as we endeavour to build a Greater Lagos we can all be proud to call home.
The framework, as our six (6) Pillars of Development Agenda, is captured by the acronym, “T.H.E.M.E.S, which I will briefly talk about:
T – Traffic Management and Transportation
Here, we must act with urgency to execute a transport masterplan that will fully integrate road, rail and water transportation into a multi-modal transport system that makes commuting easy for Lagosians.
We must also ensure compliance with all traffic rules and regulations on our roads.
H – Health and Environment
Because we know the significance of a clean environment in preventive healthcare, we have a moral duty to provide basic health care for our people, especially those who cannot afford it. Under our comprehensive health program, we will place special emphasis on maternal healthcare, malaria and water borne diseases.
We will also focus on sanitation and waste management, by ensuring that our drainage systems are functional and kept clean.
E – Education and Technology
We will invest in the education of our children and young adults. By increasing the budgetary allocation to education, this government will empower teachers in every local government and strengthen their capacity to deliver quality education to our children.
New educational infrastructure will cultivate a learning environment that prepares our children for a new world that demands creativity, intuition and critical thinking.
We will ensure technology is integrated into our school curriculum and empower our youths with the much-needed skills for the jobs of tomorrow.
M – Making Lagos a 21st Century Economy
By investing in critical infrastructure, we will accelerate the growth of our economy and empower the private sector who are the real engines of growth.
We must break the deadlock that shackles our power distribution, provide sustainable urban settlements that addresses the current deficit; while at the same time building a smart city that achieves urban harmony and sets a new bar in our nation.
E – Entertainment and Tourism
We will nurture and showcase our cultural heritage and unique hospitality, support our entertainment, visual arts and sports sectors, and inspire the kind of creativity from our most talented individuals that will enhance our reputation at home – and abroad.
S – Security and Governance
The last of these pillars of development is Security and Governance.
It is important to ensure that we set the right tone for good governance and accountability at the top.
To this end, my administration will ensure that we walk the talk as far as transparency, the rule of law and fiscal discipline are concerned.
We will make sure that we create the right environment in which security and safety of lives and property are guaranteed.
Our ultimate goal would be to ensure that Lagos state
remains one of the top destinations on the African continent to live, work and invest in.
These six (6) Pillars of Development represent our response to the yearnings of the people. They constitute the foundations that must be restored for future generations.
And should we fulfil our promise and deliver on these pillars, we are most confident that we will have succeeded in setting Lagos on a new trajectory of economic growth and development that would be unprecedented in our entire history.
Let me also add that in doing all of these, the welfare and socio-economic well-being of our hardworking civil servants would equally be given the priority that it truly deserves.
Similarly, our youths and women would be well integrated into our governance structure to equally contribute their utmost to our developmental strides.
The mission upon which we embark today, shall happen. As we gather force and momentum, there will be no mortal power that can stop our movement towards greater prosperity, justice and hope.
I urge you all therefore to lend yourself to this excellent cause and join our march to victory over our social and economic challenges. Do not stand aside and let this good development pass you by.
The hearts and hands of the Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat and myself are extended to each and every Lagosian.
Join us on this noble journey as we strive together to birth and nurture a Greater Lagos.
However, make no mistake, the success of our development agenda must be a shared and collective responsibility.
I implore us all as Lagosians to rededicate ourselves to contribute our individual quotas positively and responsibly in this new drive to reform our society and take it to a higher pedestal.
We must imbibe the spirit of being our brothers’ keeper in our daily lives at home, work, recreational places and worship centers, and most especially on our roads.
With these goals, we embark on a new social contract that will ultimately be beneficial to all; irrespective of age, religion, socio-economic status or ethnicity.
Every Lagosian has a role in this government and we will on our part, certainly walk the talk in all that we would do as your elected officials.
As I conclude, I agree that Lagos has many challenges before it, challenges that have the power to consume us.
We must therefore be prudent, yet not afraid to act, to ensure that this large population enjoys the economic prosperity and social security that our developmental agenda has to offer.
We have, without doubt, been placed here at a momentous time. Let us make the most of what God has given us. We cannot afford to do less than that.
On this day, I vow as your Governor that I will serve the public cause with my utmost ability and commitment. With your help, I know we can make Lagos Greater still.
Indeed, our best days lie ahead of us.
Thank you
God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria,
God bless Lagos State
God bless you all.
H.E. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu
Governor, Lagos State.
This day marks the beginning of a new chapter in our journey to greatness. Today, I ask you to join me on this journey to awaken a Greater Lagos.
When we speak of a Greater Lagos, we speak not empty words. It is a deep and profound assertion we mean.
Therefore, on this day, on this precious land we call our home, let us stand together in the very face of history.
Let us vow to ourselves, and to posterity that we shall not just dream of a Greater Lagos. Let us agree this day that we shall collectively rise up to build the Lagos of our dreams.
We need not be discouraged by the challenges that may be apparent. Today is an opportunity for us to forge ahead in our quest for a Greater Lagos.
It is possible!
No one should ever underestimate the spirit of Lagos and the resilience of its people. Yes, hard problems may confront us, but we will also confront them. Every problem will lose its potency to our unity.
Therefore, Lagosians, in this new chapter of our lives, we need not cry or fret. We are united by our common purpose of a Greater Lagos and fulfilling future.
Posterity has given us this day to commence our journey to greatness. We need to envision the glorious end of working together, tirelessly and committedly, towards achieving a Lagos of our dreams. By our individual and collective efforts and the Grace of God, these dreams will become a reality.
In Lagos State, our story has been of successes and achievements. Since 1999, our tradition of progressive governance has set Lagos apart and strengthened people’s belief in our ideology.
And that is the very reason I stand before you on this historic day as your Governor. While we celebrate the victory of progressive governance and democracy, tomorrow we must be ready to stand on guard and be fully vigilant.
Democracy and progressive governance hold only to the extent that we protect and nurture them. While Lagos glimmers as a beacon of progressive and quality governance, our nation now undergoes a historic battle to establish progressive and just governance.
Lagos must again rise and help lead this nation to fuller progress and to a closer realization of the greatness that exists within all Nigerians.
This inauguration symbolizes such an awakening.\Today, I stand before you as your governor, but also as your friend, brother; neighbor and your servant. I stand here to ask that you join me to script and fashion this greater Lagos with the creativity of our minds.
Let the ingenuity of our hands, the sweat of our labor and the compassion that resides in our hearts be committed to this common goal.
We are but human beings. Our time on this earth is finite, and shall one day pass. At some point, we shall all enter the book of history. This is inevitable.
But we can choose how we walk into history. Shall we do so as masters of our fate, or as slaves to things that seek to suppress us?
When the history of our moment is written, let it not be told in tears of defeat, rather let it resound with the anthem of collective victory.
Let our time be proclaimed in golden celebration of a state, and of a people who stood in unity of purpose to make their home a Greater one.
In this, we simply adhere to the tradition of enlightened government set by those who came before us. We owe a large debt of gratitude to Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and to Babatunde Raji Fashola SAN.
Asiwaju led the team that created the blueprint for development; both administrations faithfully executed that economic blueprint and established the structures and institutions of progressive governance in the process.
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode pushed forward in a special manner. His efforts and actions shall be duly remembered.
As your Governor, I know fully well who I am, because I know where I am from. More importantly, I know where I am headed.
I have been a part of this progressive journey since its very inception. I know first-hand the concerted efforts that went into planning so many of the innovations we now see and enjoy.
It will be my job to continue that process by refining and perfecting the foundation laid by the preceding administrations.
In this regard, I shall forever remain loyal to the aspirations of the people and to the developmental blueprint that has brought so much success to our dear state.
The Babajide Sanwo-Olu you see today shall not change and try to become something I am not. My prayer is only that I grow and improve as your Governor to implement good policies and bring the prosperity you deserve.
On this day, I speak to the young and old, Christian and Muslim, those who trace their earliest ancestry back to this land, and to those who came last week.
I speak to the poor and to the rich. I speak to the Danfo driver as much as to the millionaire, to the fruit vendor and much as to the real estate titan.
I speak to employer and employee, I speak to teacher and student, I speak to mother and father. The civil service as well as the private sector – We are all Lagosians.
I say to you all let us explore how we can best establish a harmony of interests and avoid the growing tendency to focus on those things that differentiate and divide one Lagosian from another.
By the dint of Providence, this small tract of land intersected and surrounded by waterways and lagoons has become home to roughly 22 million people, with their various dreams and aspirations.
Not only is Lagos home to so many people and their aspirations, it is also the catalyst of economic growth for much of Nigeria.
The world outside sees Lagos as Nigeria. We are Nigeria’s door to the global economy and the global economy’s door to Nigeria.
As long as Lagos flourishes, Nigeria has more than a fair chance to enjoy the development and growth needed for its deserving population. If Lagos falters, Nigeria also stumbles.
The reality of the integral role we play in Nigeria’s ascent to national greatness coupled with the untapped potentials we hold to produce even greater wealth to improve the living conditions of our people are the things that make Lagos a magnificent place.
These strategic aspects of our current reality, and of our immediate future, bestow on me and my administration a profound responsibility.
My goal is to advance the social and economic progress of this state and its people; regardless of your faith, social class, or your origin of birth.
As long as you adopt the spirit of Lagos, Lagos in turn shall adopt you.
As I said in my acceptance speech, I am too focused on moving Lagos forward to give a second thought to where a person may have come from. As long as you are animated by the spirit of achievement, cooperation and tolerance, then you are Lagosian. This is my motto.
This is how I see our home and this is how I shall run my government. I shall select the best and most qualified people to hold positions in our government.
My door shall remain open to all. I shall seek the advice of the learned, the wise and the ordinary Lagosian, for in the common man resides much wisdom and fairness of thought.
While one cannot help but hear the kind words of friends, I must pay even closer attention to the voice of my critics.
In constructive criticism lies the seeds of improvement. With these things in mind, let me quickly outline my goals for a Greater Lagos.
The Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat and I are single-minded in our desire to bequeath to our successors a far Greater Lagos than the one we inherited today
And to do so, we have formulated a concise framework that encapsulates our collective vision for the state and ensures that our undertaking remains focused and our communication remains clear as we endeavour to build a Greater Lagos we can all be proud to call home.
The framework, as our six (6) Pillars of Development Agenda, is captured by the acronym, “T.H.E.M.E.S, which I will briefly talk about:
T – Traffic Management and Transportation
Here, we must act with urgency to execute a transport masterplan that will fully integrate road, rail and water transportation into a multi-modal transport system that makes commuting easy for Lagosians.
We must also ensure compliance with all traffic rules and regulations on our roads.
H – Health and Environment
Because we know the significance of a clean environment in preventive healthcare, we have a moral duty to provide basic health care for our people, especially those who cannot afford it. Under our comprehensive health program, we will place special emphasis on maternal healthcare, malaria and water borne diseases.
We will also focus on sanitation and waste management, by ensuring that our drainage systems are functional and kept clean.
E – Education and Technology
We will invest in the education of our children and young adults. By increasing the budgetary allocation to education, this government will empower teachers in every local government and strengthen their capacity to deliver quality education to our children.
New educational infrastructure will cultivate a learning environment that prepares our children for a new world that demands creativity, intuition and critical thinking.
We will ensure technology is integrated into our school curriculum and empower our youths with the much-needed skills for the jobs of tomorrow.
M – Making Lagos a 21st Century Economy
By investing in critical infrastructure, we will accelerate the growth of our economy and empower the private sector who are the real engines of growth.
We must break the deadlock that shackles our power distribution, provide sustainable urban settlements that addresses the current deficit; while at the same time building a smart city that achieves urban harmony and sets a new bar in our nation.
E – Entertainment and Tourism
We will nurture and showcase our cultural heritage and unique hospitality, support our entertainment, visual arts and sports sectors, and inspire the kind of creativity from our most talented individuals that will enhance our reputation at home – and abroad.
S – Security and Governance
The last of these pillars of development is Security and Governance.
It is important to ensure that we set the right tone for good governance and accountability at the top.
To this end, my administration will ensure that we walk the talk as far as transparency, the rule of law and fiscal discipline are concerned.
We will make sure that we create the right environment in which security and safety of lives and property are guaranteed.
Our ultimate goal would be to ensure that Lagos state
remains one of the top destinations on the African continent to live, work and invest in.
These six (6) Pillars of Development represent our response to the yearnings of the people. They constitute the foundations that must be restored for future generations.
And should we fulfil our promise and deliver on these pillars, we are most confident that we will have succeeded in setting Lagos on a new trajectory of economic growth and development that would be unprecedented in our entire history.
Let me also add that in doing all of these, the welfare and socio-economic well-being of our hardworking civil servants would equally be given the priority that it truly deserves.
Similarly, our youths and women would be well integrated into our governance structure to equally contribute their utmost to our developmental strides.
The mission upon which we embark today, shall happen. As we gather force and momentum, there will be no mortal power that can stop our movement towards greater prosperity, justice and hope.
I urge you all therefore to lend yourself to this excellent cause and join our march to victory over our social and economic challenges. Do not stand aside and let this good development pass you by.
The hearts and hands of the Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat and myself are extended to each and every Lagosian.
Join us on this noble journey as we strive together to birth and nurture a Greater Lagos.
However, make no mistake, the success of our development agenda must be a shared and collective responsibility.
I implore us all as Lagosians to rededicate ourselves to contribute our individual quotas positively and responsibly in this new drive to reform our society and take it to a higher pedestal.
We must imbibe the spirit of being our brothers’ keeper in our daily lives at home, work, recreational places and worship centers, and most especially on our roads.
With these goals, we embark on a new social contract that will ultimately be beneficial to all; irrespective of age, religion, socio-economic status or ethnicity.
Every Lagosian has a role in this government and we will on our part, certainly walk the talk in all that we would do as your elected officials.
As I conclude, I agree that Lagos has many challenges before it, challenges that have the power to consume us.
We must therefore be prudent, yet not afraid to act, to ensure that this large population enjoys the economic prosperity and social security that our developmental agenda has to offer.
We have, without doubt, been placed here at a momentous time. Let us make the most of what God has given us. We cannot afford to do less than that.
On this day, I vow as your Governor that I will serve the public cause with my utmost ability and commitment. With your help, I know we can make Lagos Greater still.
Indeed, our best days lie ahead of us.
Thank you
God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria,
God bless Lagos State
God bless you all.
H.E. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu
Governor, Lagos State.
Drama at Lagos Police Command as Edgar refuse to go, Says I remain Lagos CP
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| Egbetokun Edgar |
There was a drama at Lagos police command this morning
at formal Lagos CP, Edgar appears at the police command and Egbetokun resumed office
officially as
According to our source, the Acting Commissioner of
Police designate, Kayode Egbetokun as parked his car at CP’s place while
Edgal’s car was parked at another place.
But after Edgar receiving the call, Edgal went upstairs
where the Divisional Police Officers (DPO) converged to notify them of the
“good news.” That he remains the Commissioner of police in Lagos.
Imohimi told reporters on Tuesday that he remains the
Lagos State Commissioner of Police at the Command Headquarters, Ikeja GRA.
According to him, he received a call from Police
Headquarters in Abuja that there is no change of Guard in Lagos Police Command.
Immediately, after the announcement, Egbetokun’s car
was removed and Edgal’s replaced it.
Egbetokun left without speaking with reporters.
Guber poll: APC group seeks 3 million votes for Sanwoolu
A group,
Babajide Olusola Sanwoolu Ambassadors (BOSA) has launched a campaign to garner
3 million votes for the All Progressives Congress, (APC) candidate in the Lagos
state gubernatorial race, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Speaking during the launch,
Convener of the group, Wale Arogundade, said the decisison to work for the
victory of the APC candidate was taken after a thorough appraisal of his plans
for the state and the manifesto of the party.
Explaining that
the group is a coalition of 3,000 community based and youth driven
organisations spread across the state, Arogundade said BOSA has appointed
coordinators across the state to enure that 3 million votes are secured for
Sanwoolu ahead of the election. He said each ward in the state has a
coordinator that has been trained to move from house-to-house and
street-to-street in the campaign to ensure the victory of Sanwo-Olu.
At the event
attended by APC chieftains and members, the group distributed souvenirs and
mandated their coordinators to be up and doing in the task of delivering the
much needed votes to the APC candidate. "We have gone through the
manifesto of Mr Sanwo-Olu. We are impressed. We are inspired that he will
continue all capital projects. We are impressed that he will create more jobs,
tackle electricity decline through new incentives and innovations and battle
insecurity with greater zeal.
"From Monday, we shall be visiting every
street, market places, churches, mosques, the creeks and watersides to speak to
the people of Lagos to support Sanwo-Olu. With a voter’s figure of 6.2million
in Lagos, securing 3 million votes for Sanwo-Olu will definitely not be a
difficult task. We call on all voters in Lagos to join us in this tall order.
This is a task that must be fulfilled. This is a task we shall fulfill. We use
this opportunity to call for a free and fair election in Lagos,"
Arogundade said.
The Elevation Church Set To Host Vantage Forum 2019
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L-R:
Regional Manager, Unity Bank, Mr. Segun Ladipo; Managing Director and Chief
Executive Officer, Arm Harith Infrastructure Investment Limited, Opuiyo
Oforiokuma; Chief Operation Officer, The Elevation Church, Pastor Tunji Iyiola;
Senior Communications Officer, The Elevation Church, Dekemi Akinyede and Senior
Investment Officer, Agriculture Fund, ARM Limited, Theo Onadeko at the 2019
Vantage Forum, A business and Economic outlook event press conference in Lagos.
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According to the Lead Pastor of TEC,
Godman Akinlabi, “Vantage Forum is an annual entrepreneurial advancement
initiative of The Elevation Church focused on empowering individuals to achieve
the highest levels of distinction in their businesses and careers through
provision of resources such as business seminars, workshops, and mentorship
programs. The quality of the discourse makes it an event more suited to senior
business executives, owners of medium-sized businesses and high net-worth
individuals”.
This year's edition will be looking at
‘2019 and Beyond: Stimulating National Prosperity’ and will engage respected
individuals who have been carefully selected to ensure balanced analysis and
discussions.
According to the Chief Operating Officer
of the church, Pastor Tunji Iyiola, “Vantage Forum started in 2014 when it
became clear that there was a knowledge gap between the policy makers, economists
and those who were actually in business. We saw the need for a business outlook
event that focused on the analysis of the economic and political terrain with a
view to giving business persons a roadmap to run with for the year. It is hard
to win a race when you are running blind”.
The speakers are Group Chief Executive Offier,
Emerging African Capital Group Investments Ltd, Toyin Sanni; Managing Director,
ARM-Harith Infrastructure, Opuiyo Oforiokuma; Economist and Chief Consultant
BAA Consults Limited, Biodun Adedipe; Managing Director, Inlaks Limited, Femi
Adeoti; and a host of experts in the business, financial and economic sectors
to discuss trends and strategies to excel in business this year.
One of the invited speakers, Opuiyi
Oforiokuma, remarked that the church has a role to play in the marketplace.
According to Oforiokuma, who will be
speaking on the role of infrastructure as an enabler to business and national
development, infrastructure is a direct contributor to national GDP growth.
‘We will provide insights into why
infrastructure is such an enabler. People will leave that day, not just better
informed, but even more committed to joining hands to improve the
infrastructure situation in the society,” he added.
The event will hold on Thursday 31st
January 2019 at the Pistis Conference Centre, 1 Resurrection Drive, 2nd Turning
after Oando, Jakande, Lekki Lagos.
Commotion as APC flag off Campaign in Lagos
-Journalist
Injured, NURTW Chairman Stabbed and many other injured
-Police
Declare Prime suspect Mustapha Adekunle aka Seigo wanted
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L-R:
Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode and Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu
at the campaign ground
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All
progressive congress APC flag off campaign in central of Excellence, Lagos
state for its governorship candidate,
Babajide Sanwo-Olu and all other party flag bearers in the state this afternoon
at Sky Power ground, Oba Akinjobi way GRA, Ikeja the event was disrupt with gunshots
where Journalist, transport leader and
many others were seriously injured.
Lagos
tempo gathers that there is fracas between two groups of transport union, The
MC Oluomo of Oshodi and other group his excellence Governor Akinwunmi Ambode
was addressing the party loyalist and supporter when the first gun was fired and
cause panic among the crowed but the Governor assures them that the police are
in control but the situation got worse as sound of gun rent the air.
People
started running for there life as police to have be in gun battle with the hoodlums.
Lagos
state Governorship flag bearer Mr. Babajide Sanwolu could not address the crowd
as it was planned but rushed to take the vote of thanks.
LASAMBUS
was said to have convained MC Oluomo and others who sustained injury.
Lagos State police command as declare Mustapha Adekunle
aka Seigo wanted arrest two other in connection to disruption of the APC rally
held at Skypower Ground, Ikeja, on January 8, 2019.
According to CSP Chike Oti the Lagos Command Police
Public Relations Officer
“The said Mustapha Adekunle aka Seigo, an NURTW
chieftain, came to the rally with a group of people and were identified at the
entrance as supporters of the party .
However, at the tail end of the event, Seigo and his
group for a reason yet to be determined, violently engaged other supporters of
the party. In the ensuing melee, one MC Oluomo, another NURTW chieftain, was
stabbed and was rushed to EKO Hospital where he is currently recuperating while
two other victims of the attack were taken to the Lagos State University
Teaching Hospital for treatment. The crisis was quickly contained by policemen
at the venue.
It will be recalled that a few hours before the rally
started, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, held a meeting with the leaders
of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW ), ROAD TRANSPORT
EMPLOYERS ASSOCIATION and other affiliate groups where all the parties agreed
to eschew violence before, during and after the electioneering. It was
therefore surprising that a prominent member of NURTW would attempt to
violently disrupt a peaceful political rally.
In view of the development, the Command wishes to
encourage members of the public with useful information on the whereabouts of
Mustapha Adekunle popularly known as Seigo to report such at a nearest police
station.
Meanwhile, two persons have been arrested in connection
with the incident.”
The Nigeria Union of Journalists condemns in the
strongest terms the attack by gun
men on some journalists who were covering the Lagos State
rally of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos on Tuesday, January 8,
2019.
It was reported that those that were affected by this
attack were the group political editor
of The Nation Newspaper, Emmanuel Oladesu, New Telegraph correspondent,
Temitope Ogunbanke and Ibile Television cameraman, Abiodun Yusuf.
Also Mr. Tunde Arogundade of on behave of International
Press Centre (IPC), Lagos-Nigeria condemned the attack on Journalist and reminds
all political parties that the Nigerian Media Code of Election Coverage
obligates them to ensure the safety of journalists covering their activities
including campaigns.
“IPC therefore calls on the Lagos APC to urgently take
appropriate steps to apprehend the alleged perpetrators of the bizarre attack
with a view to handing them over to the law enforcement agencies for immediate
prosecution, also as provided by the Code of Election Coverage.
IPC calls on all journalists covering the on going
campaigns to keep themselves abreast of all safety measure. They should learn
to stay away from political activities where rival gangs engage in show of
force especially through display of weapons.”
PHOTO NEWS: Organised labour Protest in Lagos
Nigeria Labour union
across country organised national protest against non-implementation of 30
thousand naira new minimum wages. See the photo the protest in Lagos
2019 is loaded with great benefit for Lagosians -Ambode
…Drums Support For Buhari, Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday
assured Lagosians that the Government would deliver more life changing projects
in 2019 for the greater benefit of all residents.
Governor Ambode, who spoke in his New Year message to
Lagosians at the grand finale of the 2018 One Lagos Fiesta (OLF) held at the
Eko Atlantic City in Victoria Island, said though 2018 was a great year for the
State, the New Year holds greater promises for all.
He said: “I want to thank God for giving us this New
Year and also thank all residents of the State for being peaceful and for
cooperating with our government in delivering services in 2018 and we are ready
to take Lagos to the next level.”
On expectations for Lagos, Governor Ambode said
irrespective of the fact that 2019 is an election year, the State would witness
more prosperity as the enabling environment for the economy to thrive had
already been firmly established.
“I want you to know that 2019 has a lot in stock for
all of us and we must stand up for a better Nigeria and a greater Lagos.
“I believe the GDP of Lagos will grow and I believe
irrespective of what is happening, Lagos remains the most prosperous State in
Nigeria and it can only get better,” the Governor said.
The Governor attributed the successes his
administration has recorded in the last few years to the sterling efforts of
security agencies in keeping the city safe, adding that the State has emerged
as the safest place to live in Africa.
He also assured that he would leave no stone unturned
to ensure that ongoing capital projects across the State would be completed
before the expiration of his tenure in May.
“The modest successes we have recorded would not have
been possible without the efforts of security agencies in the State.
“I want to appreciate the efforts of security agencies
for their dogged contribution in making our State the safest place to live in
the country and Africa right now.
“Let me also assure residents that we are committed to
their well-being, security and safety. We also want to assure that we are
committed to completing all on-going projects before the end of May,” the
Governor said.
The Governor said he was thrilled that the OLF was
meeting the set objectives, saying that the positive impact of the fiesta on
the economy of the State had been massive and encouraging.
“The positive economic impact of the fiesta is very
visible. You see, at the beginning, we were doing this particular fiesta in
just one location but again we have been able to increase it to five locations,
eight days, 40 concerts and you can imagine everything surrounding it in terms
of employment, job opportunities for food hawkers, artisans and above all, the
security that has kept the city very safe.
Besides, Governor Ambode also seized the occasion to urge
Lagosians to go all out and vote enmasse for President Muhammadu Buhari in the
February 16 presidential election and also for the All Progressives Congress
(APC) governorship candidate in the State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu in the March
2 election.
According to him, victory for both and all other
candidates of the party would continue the positive economic trajectory the
country and the State in particular has witnessed since 2015.
“In Lagos, we must continue with the plan that has
worked and vote Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu as the next Governor of Lagos State,” he
said.
The 2018 OLF with the theme, ‘A December To Remember’,
continued in its fine tradition of holding simultaneously in five locations
including Agege, Badagry, Ikorodu, Lagos Island and Epe just as it attracted
thousands of participants and millions of viewers across the world.
The highlight of the grand finale at the Eko Atlantic
City venue was the spectacular display of fireworks and the raffle draw which
saw Mr. Ayodeji Omoboye, a resident in Ikorodu emerge winner of a brand new car
from GAC Motors, while other residents went home with consolation prizes.
Bolanle Ambode welcome First Babies of The Year with Gifts
Renews Call For Immunization Of Children
Against Killer Diseases
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Wife of the Governor of Lagos State, Mrs. Bolanle
Ambode, carrying the first baby of the year (2nd left); mother of the first
baby of the year, Mrs. Basirat Adegbesan (left); Commissioner for Health, Dr.
Jide Idris (2nd right) and Special Adviser to the Governor on Primary
HealthCare, Dr. Olufemi Onanuga (right) during the presentation of gifts to the
first baby of the year, born 12:00am, weighs 3.7kg, at the Lagos Island
Maternity Hospital, Lagos.
Wife
of Lagos State Governor, Mrs Bolanle Ambode on Tuesday welcomed the first baby
of the year in the State, while restating her call for pregnant women in the
State to always patronize government health facilities for safe delivery and
also immunize their children against killer diseases.
Mrs
Ambode, who said this at the annual celebration of the first baby of the year
in the State held separately at Shomolu General Hospital, Maternal and Child
Care Centre (MCC), Gbaja, and Lagos Island Maternity Hospital, said it was
important for mothers to give quality attention and priority to the well-being
of their children in the overall interest of the society.
The
first baby 2019 for Lagos State was born at 12am to the family of Mr and Mrs
Adegbesan at Island Maternity, weighing 3.7Kg.
The
wife of the Governor said the huge government expenditure on infant and
maternal health infrastructure, could only be justified by commensurate use of
the modern facilities by the women, their babies and the children.
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She
noted further that government’s efforts in stemming maternal and infant
mortality would be slow in materializing, if expectant mothers did not go to
the centres to use the facilities.
According
to her, “I wish to note that Lagos State Government has continued to strengthen
the health sector with the provision of neonatal care units, equipment and
resources to our State hospitals, to enhance the quality of maternal and child
care services in our State.
“The
workers in the Primary Health Care centres and General Hospitals are committed
and determined to provide quality care, but you have to go there and use the
facilities. Mother and Child Centres are also being located in nearly every
neighbourhood of the State, for excellent infant and maternal health care
delivery.”
Stressing
the need for immunization, she said: “My passionate appeal to mothers,
therefore, is to ensure they complete the full course of immunization for their
children, to prevent childhood killers like measles, diarrhea, pneumonia,
tuberculosis, tetanus and hepatitis, to mention a few. In addition, parents
must avoid the use of contaminated water, malnutrition and poor sanitation, as
they also contribute to childhood mortality.”
The Governor’s
wife also commended the National Population Commission (NPC) for registering
newborns at Lagos hospitals, urging parents to always cooperate with the
agency, for accurate data compilation.
Besides,
she urged expectant mothers to maintain good hygiene and health-promoting
lifestyle in pregnancy, to ensure the well-being of their expected babies.
Also
speaking, the Commissioner for Health, Dr Jide Idris said as part of efforts to
facilitate access to health care, the State Government recently implemented the
Health Insurance scheme, and urged all residents to take advantage of the
initiative.
“It
is our hope in this New Year, with the implementation of the Lagos State Health
Scheme, more Lagosians will have access to improved services and enjoy the kind
of care they would have been unable to before now.
“With
the exemplary leadership of His Excellency, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, you can be
confident that the State will continue to stimulate the required quality of
health service delivery that is poised to address existing health gaps and even
new health challenges that might emerge in the future,” Idris said.
Also
speaking, wife of the governorship candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC)
for next year’s gubernatorial election in the State, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu
commended Governor Ambode for his commitment and investment in provision of
infrastructure to scale up the health sector.
Ibijoke,
who is the Chief Medical Director of Shomolu General Hospital, said it was on
record that the facility had enjoyed tremendous support from the State
Government, while the Governor recently approved funds to demolish and rebuild
the distressed main building, among others.
At
Shomolu General Hospital, the first baby was delivered by the family of Awofeso
Adara Ojo by 1:47am with a weight of 3.0kg, while at Gbaja MCC, the first baby
was delivered by the family of Amudalat Ojo by 1:58am with a weight of 2kg.
Aside
the gifts given to the first babies, the wife of the Governor also distributed
Special Mummy’s Pack to all the babies at the three hospitals.
Former Lagos CP, Fatai Owoseni, other retires from Police Force
Former Commissioner of Police in Lagos State,
Fatai Owoseni an nine other senior officers retires from Police Force on
Saturday after 35 years in service.
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ibrahim
Idris was represented at the colorful ceremony by amiable and gallant Deputy
Inspector General of Police, Force Criminal Intelligence Investigation
Department (FCIID), Peace Ibekwe Abdallah, commended the retiring officers for
their service and contribution to the development of forceand the nation at
large.
Among the retiring officers were AIG Abdul
Bube, AIG Hilda Ibifuro-Harrison, CP Agyole Abeh, CP Joseph Agaji and CP
Gbemisola Akinpelu.
Others were CP Bello Ahmed, CP Abdullahi
Ibrahim, CP Bello Yahaya, CP Adekinte Ademoju, CP Wakili Maye, CP Fave Semili
and CP Ahmed Magaji.
55 police officers of the ranks of Assistant
Inspector General of Police (AIG), Commissioner of Police (CP), Deputy
Commissioner of Police (DCP) and Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) retired
from the force across the country.
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