Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday signed his first Executive Order on indiscriminate refuse dumping, traffic management, and Public works.
Sanwo-Olu shared the news on his Twitter handle, @jidesanwoolu. He said,
”I signed an executive order on indiscriminate refuse dumping, traffic management and public works.”
In a video, going viral on social media, the Governor said the executive order wasn’t meant to arrest residents but to ensure that the state is clean.
It was also revealed that the executive order now puts the closing time of operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Agency (LASTMA) at 11:00pm on two shifts.
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced the appointment of six new Permanent Secretaries in the States Civil Service.
Their appointment was announced by the governor on Thursday.
The new henchmen are: Dr. Eniayewun Ademuyiwa Benjamin, former Medical Director, Island Maternity, Lagos; Erinle Olumide Olufolami, former Principal, Apapa Senior High School, Education District 1V; Mrs Oludara Okelola, former Principal of Babs Fafunwa Millennium Senior Grammar School, Education District V1.
Others are: Mr. Akewusola Wasiu Adedamola, former General Manager, New Town Development Authority, NTDA; Mrs Falugba Yewande Abiodun, former Director, Administration and Human Resource, Ministry of Youth and Social Development and Mr. Osi-Efa Mustapha Abidun, former Director, Administration and Human Resource, Ministry of Home Affairs.
The assignment of portfolios to the new Permanent Secretary will be done later.
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday commissioned the newly reconstructed Institute of Maternal And Child Health popularly known as Ayinke House in Ikeja, describing it as a critical and timely intervention by the Lagos State government in the health sector.
Ayinke House, located within the premises of Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) and Nigeria’s biggest Maternity Hospital, was upgraded from an 80-bed facility to a 170-bed healthcare centre with state-of-the-art medical equipment, as well as information technology services.
Aside the entourage of the President which included Ministers and Special Advisers, Governors of Ogun (Ibikunle Amosu ), Oyo (Abiola Ajimobi), Ondo (Oluwarotimi Akeredolu), Ekiti (Kayode Fayemi), Jubrila Bindow, Adamawa, Acting Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu; Lagos State Governor-Elect, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat; Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, among others were in attendance.
Buhari, who landed at the Presidential Wing of Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Ikeja at about 10: 45 am, arrived at Ayinke House about 15 minutes later, after which he unveiled the project, and also embarked on a comprehensive tour of the facility.
Lagos State governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, while speaking at the event, described the development as historic, expressing optimism that the facility would provide world-class childbirth and maternal care services to Lagosians and Nigerians at large.
The governor recalled that the facility was commissioned exactly 29 years ago, with the late businessman and philanthropist, Sir Mobolaji Bank-Anthony, donating the first dedicated maternal and child care facility to the state government, in memory of his mother; hence the christened name “Ayinke House.”
According to him, the hospital, which started with just one surgical theatre soon assumed a life of its own as first-class childbirth and maternal care centre in the health sector of Nigeria as well as the first choice for expectant mothers.
However, Governor Ambode said the hospital later became over-stretched beyond capacity and somehow obsolete.
He said it in recognition of the need to sustain Bank-Anthony’s philanthropy that the state government, during the administration of former Governor Babatunde Fashola, who is now the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, awarded the contract for the expansion and reconstruction of the facility.
“Today, seven years after the closure of the facility, the new edifice is now a 170-bed facility with 5 surgical theatres. It has a 16-bed emergency care units with 3 organ support facilities, 30-bed special baby care unit, 5 neonatal intensive care units, a fully equipped laboratory with support services, laboratories and a blood bank.
“Beyond the significance for the health sector, this institute is a major contribution to our education sector also; as it becomes a veritable platform for our medical students in the State University to enhance their exposure and experience with the top-class medical equipment provided,” Governor Ambode said, just as he revealed that Ayinke House had also been completely digitalised with state-of-the-art medical equipment as well as information technology services supported by the State Ministry of Science and Technology,” Ambode said.
He said in view of President Buhari’s determination of making universal and basic primary healthcare as one of the cardinal priorities of his administration, the state government, under him, had consciously worked to bring quality, affordable and modern healthcare to all our citizenry, among other initiatives in the health sector.
“Just last year, we launched the Lagos State Health Insurance Scheme to allow residents access top quality medical care with a little contribution and support from the state government.
“These and other efforts are directed at improving the lives of our people, especially the women and children; and by extension the productivity of our nation,” he said.
The governor, while congratulating President Buhari on his resounding victory at the recent presidential election, thanked him for finding time to personally commission Ayinke House and other projects in the state.
He said the completion of the projects would not have been possible without President Buhari’s support, administrative direction and encouragement.
Besides, Governor Ambode commended the Management and Staff of the State’s Ministry of Health, Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, LASUTH as well as contractors for working round the clock and their enthusiasm in getting the project completed.
Similarly, President Buhari also commissioned the 500-seater Lagos Theatre in Oregun, Ikeja.
The ultra-modern theatre is one of the four simultaneously constructed by the Ambode administration to increase arts spaces and create standard platforms for talented citizens of the State to showcase their skills.
The Governor said the three other theatres with the same specifications are also ready for commissioning in Igando, Badagry and Epe.
The president, who arrived at the venue at exactly 11:30 am, was treated to a live dance performance by a young group of talented artist before taking his leave.
The Senior Pastor of This Present House, Founder of House of Freedom, Nigeria Dr Tony Rapu and Iconic Nigerian Gospel singer Sammie Okposo paid a courtesy visit to EeZee Conceptz Villa in Lagos.
The highly respected personalities were received by the entire team of EeZee Conceptz including signees - the sensational Mercy Chinwo and newest member of the family Judikay.
Recall that last month, Founder of Revival Assembly, Apostle Anselm Madubuko and wife Emmy Kosgei, veteran actor Hilda Dokubo, music minister Chris Morgan were present at the villa when Judikay was officially signed to the label. It is safe to say that the great work which EeZee Conceptz is doing in the 'Gospo-sphere' is attracting dignitaries, just like that bible verse puts it.
Moreover, on February 14th, EeZee Conceptz hosted the Gospel Online Media at the Villa in Lagos. It was a time of bonding and resolving impending issues plaguing the industry as far as the online media and artiste relationship is concerned. The next day, 15th of February, EeZee Conceptz and crew, including sensational artiste Mercy Chinwo invaded Alaba Market to express 'excess love' to the community.
The CEO of EeZee Conceptz Ezekiel ThankGod aka EeZee Tee commening on the courtesy visit said:
"It's only the beginning. Our attention is to attract the attention of the whole world while doing the kingdom business with excellence and precision. We are leaving no stone unturned."
EeZee Conceptz is the record label behind the success story of Mercy Chinwo. The record label recently signed and released 2 singles - "Idinma" & "More than Gold (Remix)" featuring Mercy Chinwo - for music minister Judikay. Also, EeZee Tee is the manager behind artistes such as Frank Edwards, Preye Odede and more.
The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Sunday took his door-to-door campaign to the Hausa community leader of Agege, Alhaji Musa Dogonkadai.
The leader, who doubles as the Chairman of the Chieftaincy Council of Arewa in Lagos State, alongside members of his council, received the vice president amidst fanfare in his palace in Agege.
The vice president who arrived at the palace at about 4pm was greeted by a large crowd who chanted President Muhammadu Buhari’s name in different songs as they escorted him to the palace.
A meeting, which was held in closed-door between the vice president and the leader with his council, lasted for about 45 minutes.
Addressing newsmen, the Treasurer of Arewa Community in Agege, Alhaji Abdulkareem Abubakar, said the members felt happy that the vice president decided to pay the leader of Arewa Community a visit.
He said they would vote massively for All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2019 elections because they wanted continuity of good governance in Lagos State and Nigeria at large.
“We are very happy with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo’s visit to Arewa Community leaders in Agege. We are excited to see the vice president.
“We are enjoying this government. We don’t want money; what we want is peace, which we are enjoying from this government. We are enjoying peace in Agege and Lagos State and we want it to continue.
“Because we want continuity of good thing and peace, we are going to vote for APC candidates in 2019 elections. We are going to vote for Buhari, Osinbajo, Sanwo-Olu, Obasa, Ogundimu and other APC candidates.”
Among those in Vice President Osinbajo’s entourage was the Senior Special Adviser to President on Political Matters, Sen. Babafemi Ojudu and Executive Secretary for Transportation, FCT.
- Establishes First Turbo Charger Service Workshop in Nigeria
Following its rapid growth in the Nigerian market, ABB Nigeria, a pioneering technology leader in electrification products, robotics and motion, industrial automation and power grids, on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, officially declared open its new office facility at Metalbox Road, Ogba, Lagos.
The new facility, which is situated in the industrial area of Lagos, enables easier communication across the company, is more spacious and is fitted with unique features, including a Turbocharging service workshop which is the first in Nigeria. It also features a training center for its customers and a state-of-the-art showroom fitted with the latest designs and solutions.
Commenting on the new Turbo Charging Service Workshop, Hany Abd-Elazim, Country Managing Director, Nigeria, ABB, said that the company was poised to satisfy its teeming customers. He said:
“Before now, companies had to take their Turbo Chargers outside the country for repairs and servicing. The nearest service center was in Douala, Senegal. As a forward-thinking company, we decided to open this workshop right here in Nigeria. This means we are saving time and money for our customers thereby making their businesses more profitable”.
Abd-Elazim stated that ABB Group is focusing more on its investment in Nigeria, being the largest economy in Africa. He also said ABB is working on diversifying its operations to create more opportunities to support the local engineers with more job opportunities. He noted that the company’s value areas are: safety and integrity; customer focus and quality; innovation and speed; ownership and performance; plus, technical and commercial collaboration.
Operating in more than 100 countries, ABB has embedded health, safety, safe environment, security and sustainability into all aspects of its business. The company is also committed to achieving excellence and continuous improvement while doing so. In particular, safety is a core value, the bedrock of the organization and central to its operations and services.
Abd-Elazim added:
“ABB has been operating for over 40 years in Nigeria. The future of the industry lies with the full digitalization to increase both the speed and quality of decision-making. Through ABB ability offerings, we provide a combination of products, system and services that are digitally connected, all bringing added value to our customers for their assets management.
ABB succeeded to deliver 20-30% CAPEX and OPEX savings while simultaneously improving uptime and extending asset lifetimes by 20 years.”
About ABB
ABB (ABBN: SIX Swiss Ex) is a pioneering technology leader in power grids, electrification products, industrial automation and robotics, and motion, serving customers in utilities, industry and transport and infrastructure globally.
Continuing a history of innovation spanning for more than 130 years, ABB today is writing the future of industrial digitalization with two clear value propositions: bringing electricity from any power plant to any plug and automating industries from natural resources to finished products.
As title partner in ABB Formula E, the fully electric international FIA motorsport class, ABB is pushing the boundaries of e-mobility to contribute to a sustainable future. ABB operates in more than 100 countries with about 147,000 employees. www.abb.com
Lagos are you ready?!
Renowned concert organizers, Flytime Promotions are bringing you “OLAMIDE LIVE” on the 3rd day of the 2018 Flytime Music Festival.
Multiple award-winning hit maker, “Street King” and YBNL boss, Olamide is set to bring Lagos to a standstill this festive season, as he will be performing live on the final day of the Flytime Music Festival. The “Motigbana” crooner will be shutting down the stage alongside his YBNL army and a spectacular line up of Nigeria’s music industry heavyweights.
Known for his energetic performances, “Baddo” promises to leave his fans spellbound as he takes them on a tasteful musical journey with live performances of his chart-topping anthems.
The rapper has carved a niche for himself in the Nigerian music industry by sticking to his craft and consistently jamming the airwaves with indigenous sounds.
This event will be happening live at the Convention Centre of the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, on the 23rd of December 2018.
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The Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday urged entrepreneurs to tap into investments opportunities in the state, saying the Lagos International Trade Fair has always been an eventful experience for buyers, sellers, producers, consumers, and government both locally and internationally.
He noted that not only has Lagos state government and the indigenous entrepreneurs actively participants at the fair but that the fair has been hosted in Lagos state consistently for over three decades.
Ambode said the numerous trade experiences which the fair has helped to facilitate will translate to increased the GDP for the state, enhanced socio-economic capital for citizenry through job creations, new investments, business opportunities and network that sprung up for the past ten days.
Earlier in his welcome address, president, Lagos chamber of commerce and industry, Mr. Babatunde Ruwase, applauded the governor’s disposition and commitment to the promotion of close collaboration between the Lagos State Government and the organized Private Sector in Lagos State.
"We also appreciate his inclusive approach to governance. Every segment and part of the state is feeling the positive impact of his governance”.
He reminded the governor on the request for a permanent Trade Fair facility in Lagos.
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