The attention of Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been drawn to a post by LagosPedia, a social media handle on X (formerly Twitter) that calls on the Igbo to vacate Lagos and Southwest of Nigeria and brace up for a massive hashtag #Igbomustgo protest from 20th to 30th August, 2024. The Governor of Lagos State and indeed, Lagos State Government wish to distance themselves from the reckless, divisive and dangerous rhetoric, saying Lagos remains home to every Nigerian citizen regardless of their ethnic nationality. Governor Sanwo-Olu views the post as not only reckless and divisive but an attempt…
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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, 31 July, 2024, empowered the 1,500 fresh beneficiaries of Micro Enterprise Support Initiative (MESI) programme across the various 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in State with working equipment through the Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. The working equipment, include tilling machines, shawarma grillers and toasters, fabricating machines, sewing machines, basic barbing kits with sterilising kits and generator sets, and hair dressing equipment, among others. The working tools were presented to the beneficiaries during the 2024 edition of the Micro-Enterprise Support Initiative (MESI) organised by…
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, 1 August, 2024, urged agro and food processing companies to work toward reducing their prices during this time of economic hardship as a way of giving back to the society and ensuring food security in Nigeria. He said Nigerians are currently going through tough times; therefore, private organisations, particularly agro and food processing companies, should think about people’s survival and sustainability above profitability at this crucial period in Nigeria. Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke during a courtesy visit by the Senior Management Team of Olam Agric Nigeria, led by its Managing Director/CEO, Mr. Anil…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Thursday, 1 August, 2024, praised the peace and tranquillity across the state, saying the conduct of the people of the state during the first day of the anti-hunger protest was commendable. Prince Abiodun particularly commended the youths and students for shunning the protest. According to the governor, there was no protest in the state as they hearkened to the advice of the state government not to allow themselves to be used by frustrated politicians. “I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt appreciation to our vibrant youths, dedicated students, and all…
Ogun State Head of Service (HoS), Mr. Kehinde Onasanya has appealed to professionals to offer advice on how to sustain the growing economy of the Gateway State. According to him, such advice is crucial especially at this point in time when the economy of the State is growing in leaps and bounds. Onasanya stated this when he received in audience the executive members of the Association of Professional Bodies of Nigeria (APBN), Ogun State chapter, and its affiliate bodies, led by its Chairman, Alhaji Ebun Atinuke, who came on a courtesy visit to his office. He noted that Ogun State…
The President of the Senate, Chief Godswill Akpabio, has launched a Youth Internship Scheme initiated by the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, for 10,000 youths of the Niger Delta region. Akpabio, who spoke during the NDDC Executive Management Engagement with Niger Delta Ethnic Nationalities and Selected Stakeholders in Port Harcourt, declared that the proposed nation-wide protests by some youths would not take place in the nine states of the Niger Delta, describing the region as a protest-free zone. Giving details of the Youth Internship Scheme, the Senate President said that the 10,000 youths would be engaged in the programme designed…
By Femi Ogbonnikan The Ogun State Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency (OgunInvest), in line with its mandate to sustain the state as an investment destination of choice in Nigeria and beyond, last week, organized an investment webinar in collaboration with international chambers of commerce. The aim of the webinar was to, among other things, attract new investments by showcasing opportunities in Ogun State to potential investors, promote the State as an investment destination, highlight the benefits and strategic advantages of investing in the state to a global audience and enhance its reputation as a premier investment destination. The event not…
The Organized Labour in Ogun State has commended Governor Dapo Abiodun for exhibiting a high level of sensitivity, as he released 10 months of outstanding voluntary savings of workers in the State. The commendation, contained in a letter signed by the Chairmen of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Hameed Ademola-Benco, the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Comrade Akeem Lasisi, and the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNC), Comrade Isa Olude, noted that the release came at a time when every citizen is facing a daunting economic challenge in light of strategic policy reforms to return the nation to a…
Even though it was obvious she has some health challenges, late Onyeka Onwenu insisted on singing some of her iconic songs in honour of the Chairman of Emzor Pharmaceuticals, Chief (Mrs) Stella Okoli, reports thegazellenews.com Inside sources at the birthday party told this medium that she came to the venue and was cheerful and exchanging banters with some of the high profile guests at the event. She told the gathering that Mrs Okoli was her sister hence she had to honour her even though she got the invitation late. The late Songstress was given the microphone to perform and the…
I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of “The Elegant Stallion”, Onyeka Onwenu, MFR, especially as I still interacted with her not too long ago during the event to celebrate Mothers of our Nation, on the 25th of May, 2024. Her extraordinary talent, creativity and contributions to unity and African values exemplified in her iconic song “One Love Keep Us Together,” have left an indelible mark on the world of music, not only in Nigeria but across the world. My thoughts and prayers are with her family, associates, and friends during this period of grief. May the Lord…