Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has deployed eGIS tools, comprising ICT devices, to the Office of Surveyor-General and the Land Bureau, for effective land administration in the State. Speaking during the presentation of the eGIS tools at the Lagos State Secretariat, Alausa on Thursday, 14 December, 2023, Governor Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by the Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, said the eGIS tools will reduce the timeframe for processing applications for titles. He said: “I am here on behalf of Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to hand over the equipment he purchased for the eGIS project. The…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has stressed the need for peace and security to create the necessary environment for the rapid development of the Niger Delta region. Speaking during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the Nigerian Airforce, led by the Commander 115 Special Operations, Group Captain Ali Idris, at the NDDC headquarters in Port Harcourt, Ogbuku promised that the Commission would continue to assist the security agencies in the Niger Delta region. He said that NDDC needed the support of security agencies to succeed, noting that security was very important…
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has presented award letters to 189 successful candidates for its 2023/2024 Foreign Post-Graduate Scholarship Programme. Making the presentation during a pre-departure and award ceremony in Port Harcourt, Chairman of the NDDC Governing Board, Mr. Chiedu Ebie, commended the successful candidates, stating that their success was testament to their resilience as individuals. Ebie described the scholarship scheme as an important component of the Commission’s human capital development programme, noting that education was the most powerful weapon for changing the fortunes of the Niger Delta region He commended the NDDC Management for sustaining the scholarship programme…
The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON has met with wives of State Governors. Addressing the Governors’ wives, Senator Oluremi Tinubu noted that it has become imperative for the forum to be held so that she can update them on issues especially as they affect the Nation. “In recent times, I have been sharing experiences from the First Ladies of other nations to help me position myself appropriately for the task ahead. Some of the things I discovered were that HIV/AIDS is still very prevalent in Nigeria”. “Estimates from the 2023 Spectrum by the…
Eminent Nigerians on Thursday, 14 December, 2023, thronged Erunwon in Ogun State to pay their last respect to foremost industrialist, Chief Chris Ogunbanjo, who died on 7th October 2023, few months to his centenary celebration. It was the celebration of a life well spent with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume. Also, in attendance were the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, Minister of Finance, and the Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, two former governors of Ogun State, Aremo Olusegun Osoba and Senator Ibikunle…
The Ogun State Government has described the recently approved Kajola dry port as a game changer in the economy of the state, as it will create at least 40,000 jobs for both skilled and unskilled workers. This was just as it assured all stakeholders that their interests had been captured in the project, adding that the construction of the dry port would expand the internally generated revenue for the state, reduce transport and transaction costs, and attract various infrastructure and regional development projects, amongst others. This was disclosed by the state Commissioner For Transportation, Hon Olugbenga Dairo, during a chat…
Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Public Accounts (State) has commended the Commander, Rapid Response Squad (RRS), CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi and his team for their efforts in protecting lives and property in the state just as it charged the squad not to rest on its oars. The Chairman of the Committee, Honourable Kehinde Joseph, who led a four member team on a courtesy visit to Rapid Response Squad (RRS) headquarters in Alausa, dropped the commendation on Thursday, 14 December, 2023. Kehinde Joseph emphasized that the essence of the committee’s visit was to appreciate the squad as well as encourage…
The African Union Advisory Board Against Corruption (AUABC) and the Pan African Lawyers Union (PALU), a continental umbrella association of and for lawyers in Africa, have described the Common African Position on Asset Recovery (CAPAR) as a vital policy instrument for the recovery and management of African assets from the foreign jurisdictions. The Chairperson of the AUABC, Hon. Seynabou Ndiaye Diakhate and the Chief Executive Officer of PALU, Mr. Donald Deya, made this known at the Tenth Conference of States Parties (COSP) to the UNCAC held at the Georgia World Congress Centre in Atlanta, United States. Speaking at one of…
The Lagos State Ferry Service (LAGFERRY) have informed residents of Shomolu-Bariga axis that they stand to enjoy 50% reduction in ferry fares when they use the cowry card for payment. The management of the Ferry Services disclosed this on Tuesday, 12 December, 2023 during a stakeholders’ engagement organized to sensitize commuters in Shomolu-Bariga axis which took place at the Ilaje Bariga Waterfront Jetty. The cowry card, which can also be used for buses, trains, and water transportation, offers a convenient and cost-effective way to travel across Lagos. By utilizing the cowry card, residents can significantly reduce their daily transportation expenses.…
(Published in The PUNCH, on Friday, December 15, 2023) The newborn arrives the world knuckled up. In his clenched right fist is fate. In the left is destiny. Little wonder life is a struggle between fate and destiny. Fate is one-way; destiny is itinerant. Fate slams shut like a coffin, sealed, airtight, with a finality; destiny is open like a shelf containing storybooks portraying bad and good characters. In the Greek classic tragedy, ‘Oedipus Rex’, which Ola Rotimi robes in African culture, to produce ‘The gods are not to blame’, youthful Odewale, by his strength and magical powers, goes on…