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Isale Eko Descendants’ pay tribute to Lateef Jakande

Jakande: The titan that took Lagos to modernity takes a bow

On February 12, 202110:07 amIn Viewpointby Oboh

FONDLY called Baba Kekere, he was the governor of Lagos State elected in the “Class of 79” Governors of the Second Republic, under the platform of the defunct Unity Party of Nigeria, UPN, founded by late sage and nationalist, Chief Jeremiah Oyeniyi Obafemi Awolowo.

Emulate my father, Jakande’s son begs leaders

On February 11, 20218:02 pmIn Politicsby Oboh

The son of late Alhaji Lateef Jakande, Seyi Jakande, has urged present leaders to emulate his late father’s humanitarian endowments to society, which he exhibited when he was active in service as the governor of Lagos State.

EndSARS destruction: Sanwo-Olu, Gbajabiamila, Obasa, others set agenda for rebuilding Lagos As construction of 4th Mainland Bridge set to commence By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, Speaker of the State Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, Senator Adeola Olamilekan, and Senator Tokunbo Abiru, have initiated move on rebuilding Lagos projects in the aftermath of EndSARS destruction of infrastructure across the state. The personalities made the move at the 16th Edition of the Lagos Executive/ Legislative Parley, with the theme: ‘A Consensus Agenda for Rebuilding Lagos," held at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Friday. The annual parley with various stakeholders in attendance, focuses on issues that are germane to the development of of the state. The outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic that ravaged the entire world and #EndSARS protest, which was subsequently, hijacked by hoodlums witnessed colossal destruction of public and private properties in the state, estimated to cost the sum of N1.1 trillion. Speaking, Sanwo-Olu said, "Lagos is rebuilding stronger; to rebuild Lagos is to rebuild ourselves; to rebuild Lagos is to rebuild our infrastructure. "The parley provide us the opportunity to set agenda for the future of the state. It is to sustain our Lagos and put it on a pedestal of growth in the next 10-30 years to come. "As the epicentre of the pandemic in Nigeria, Lagos was not left out of the lockdowns. This as you all know has adversely affected the socio-economic life of our people and slowed down our efforts at infrastructural development and poverty alleviation. "As if that was not bad enough, the #EndSARS protest reared its head, culminating in a grounding of social and economic activities, as well as unimaginable destruction of both public infrastructure and private properties. "We thank God that we were able to bring the situation under control with the help of God and a resilient citizenry. We have no alternative than rebuild Lagos, with a sense of urgency. To do this, all stakeholders in the development and growth of Lagos State must come together to share experiences and proffer solutions. "Let me be quick to say that beyond the immediacy of these disruptive events of 2020, it is important for us all to think and plan for the long-term future of Lagos. Just last week, we were at the 18th Lagos Economic Summit, tagged ‘Ehingbeti 2021’, to chart a path towards accelerating the sustainable growth of Lagos State over the next decade. In addition to making this long-term planning and envisioning part and parcel of public administration in Nigeria, we must also ensure that we follow through in terms of implementation. "The Executive and Legislature must work together to ensure that the Rebuilding of Lagos is done urgently and efficiently. The vast majority of our people want Government to work for them. They don’t make any distinctions between the Executive and the Legislature, as far as they are concerned we are all public officials elected to deliver on the mandate of efficient governance. There is no room for making excuses to them, or blaming another arm of government for the inability to deliver. It is up to us to ensure that, even though we are separate and independent arms of government, we are always on the same page and constantly resolving whatever issues and differences we have." On the proposed and long awaited Fourth Mainland Bridge, the governor said, "We did not promise 4th Mainland Bridge as part of campaign promises but we will build 4th Mainland Bridge. We shall lay the foundation before the end of the year." In his address, Gbajabiamila said, "We need unity across arms of government. This unity does not mean one arm subservient to the other. Nation building is a joint task." He added further that every stakeholder must strive to ensure that the electoral promises are delivered to the people. Harping on the theme, Gbajabiamila said that, "Rebuilding is remodelling the way we do things; remodelling our values; remodelling is a continuous process." He stated that beyond the infrastructure decay, remodelling also includes: health, moral values and education to get Lagos to the next level. On his part, Obasa urged the organizers to sustain the annual programme, saying there was need to engage policy makers and interact. He advised that the engagement should not be limited to public officers, adding the civil societies and the youths have critical role to play. Obasa stated that the youth require reorientation in order to ensure that they were tailored in line with the desired values in the State. In her welcome address, the Special Adviser, Office Of Civic Engagement, Princess Aderemi Adebowale said, "To fast track the rebuilding of the State, we shall in the next 48 hours discuss extensively around the theme of the retreat - ‘ A Consensus Agenda for Rebuilding Lagos’ delving deeply into issues such as Youth Leadership Role, Grassroots Development: catalyst for growth and Role of Social Media in Nation Building. "Also, there shall be presentations by a number of Ministries and Agencies such as Ministry of Agriculture, Office of Civic Engagement among others. These MDAs shall be shedding light on their operations as relating to the attainment of sustainable socio-economic growth of Lagos State." Also in attendance were: Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Kadiri, members of the State Executive Council, members of the state House of Assembly, chieftains of the All Progressives Congress, APC, led by its chairman in the stare, Alhaji Tunde Balogun, among others.

COVID-19 2nd wave: 566 arrested, 502 convicted, 32 clubs shut in Lagos

On January 16, 20211:34 pmIn Newsby Emmanuel Okogba

… As Prosecutors ask courts to make tests mandatory for pandemic violators By Onozure Dania About 566 persons have been arrested and 502 convicted for breaching COVID-19 regulations in Lagos, since the emergence of the pandemic’s second wave. No fewer than 32 clubs and event centres have also been shut by the Lagos State Safety
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Lagos govt enforces ‘no face mask, no entry’ into Alausa Secretariat

On January 13, 20218:53 pmIn Coronavirus Updatesby Rasheed Sobowale

By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Government on Wednesday embarked on strict enforcement of COVID-19 safety protocols on staff and visitors at the state’s Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja, as part of measures to prevent the spread of the virus. Recall that the state government has stepped up measures to prevent further spread following rising cases of the
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Yuletide: House of Reps moves to avert hikes in transport fares

On December 21, 20204:19 pmIn Newsby Rasheed Sobowale

By Tordue Salem – Abuja The House of Representatives has passed a motion to bar transportation workers from raising fares for commuters during the Christmas and New Year period. The House reached the resolution on Monday, after adopting a Motion on the Urgent Need to put a stop to Arbitrary Increase In Transportation fare during
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Lagos govt to deliver 3,004 units of low-income homes by December

Lagos sets to review Child Rights Law

On December 14, 202010:44 pmIn Newsby Rasheed Sobowale

By Bose Adelaja In commemoration of the Human Rights Day 2020, Lagos State Government, Monday, said processes are in place for the review of the state’s Child Rights Law, 2015. Speaking at the essay and debate competition organised for the pupils of the state to celebrate the Human Rights Day 2020 with the theme ‘Recover
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10 royal stools out of 93, vacant in Lagos ― Govt reveals

On December 8, 20209:33 amIn Metroby Rasheed Sobowale

By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has revealed that 10 stools out of the 93 traditional rulers in the state are vacant begging to be filled. This came as the state government, through the Ministry of Justice, on Monday, commenced the process to review the Obas and Chiefs of Lagos State Law, 2015. The
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Highlights of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's COVID-19 regulation

Lagos government sets to review obas, chiefs’ 2015 law

On December 8, 20208:53 amIn Politics, Trendingby Rasheed Sobowale

By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos state government, through the Ministry of Justice, on Monday, commenced the process to review the Obas and Chiefs of Lagos State Law, 2015. This was as the government has revealed that 10 stools out of the 93 traditional rulers in the state are vacant begging to be filled. The state
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LASG begins clampdown on tank farm operators without license

On December 1, 20204:43 amIn Energyby Rasheed Sobowale

By Prince Okafor Sequel to the proliferation of illegal terminal operators across Nigeria, the Lagos State Government said it would close all illegal tank farm operators in the state this week. Vanguard gathered that the move was necessitated, following constant fire outbreaks in oil facilities in the state, especially with most of them operating with
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Death benefits: Lagos pays N215M to relatives of 60 deceased employees

On November 25, 20208:45 amIn Newsby Lawal Sherifat

By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government through the state Universal Basic Education Board, LASUBEB, has paid a sum of N 215,132,707.78 as death benefits to the relatives of 60 of its employees who died in active service. The Executive Chairman, LASUBEB, Mr. Wahab Alawiye-King, who disclosed this during the cheque presentation ceremony at the
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