Thursday 7 November 2019

Fire Outbreak In Balogun Market Idumota Lagos


 Scene of fire outbreak in Balogun Market Idumota Lagos on the 5th of Nov 2019.Photo Akeem Salau










Tuesday 29 October 2019

Xiaomi Launches Redmi Note 8 Pro, Redmi Note 8, Redmi 8, Redmi 8A in Nigeria

From left: Ahmed Mandy, Director, Best service Raya Distribution Nigeria limited, Habeeb Somoye, Marketing Director, Xiaomi Nigeria, Lin Chen, CEO Xiaomi Nigeria, Seifullah Balarabe Gaya, Managing Director, Ya feng Technology company limited, Xingyu Yang, Marketing Director, Xiaomi and Narvey Deng, Sales Manager, Xiaomi, During the Launch of Redmi Note 8 series by Xiaomi in Lagos Recently. PHOTO AKEEM SALAU



Xiaomi Launches Redmi Note 8 Pro, Redmi Note 8, Redmi 8, Redmi 8A in Nigeria

[Radisson Blue, Ikeja GRA, Lagos, Nigeria, 28th October2019] –– Global technology leader Xiaomi today announced Redmi Note 8 Pro, Redmi Note 8, Redmi 8 and Redmi 8A in Nigeria, following these devices’ debut in China.Redmi Note 8 Pro
As the brand’s first-ever 64MP camera smartphone, Redmi Note 8 Pro features a quad camera setup with a powerful LiquidCool system, making it an ideal companion for photographers, gamers and anyone seeking an accessible flagship-quality experience.
Capture dazzling photos with the 64MP quad camera
Redmi Note 8 Pro touts not just three, but four high quality shooters, pioneering a new wave of quad camera smartphones. Its ultra-high resolution 64MP primary camera captures stunning photos that can print images up to 3.26 meters tall. It also uses 1.6μm 4-in-1 Super Pixel to capture more light for bright night shots. Meanwhile, an 8MP ultra-wide angle camera with a 120° field of view, a 2MP macro camera and 2MP depth sensor come together to create Redmi’s most versatile camera yet.
Better yet, the 20MP front camera’s built-in AI technology lets users put their best face forward through detailed portrait selfies, scene detection and face unlock. Durable build meets elegant design
Redmi Note 8 Pro sports Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5 on its front and back to safeguard against accidental falls and general wear and tear. For enhanced durability, the device also leverages IP52 splash-proof technology, offering effective protection against rain and sweat. Equipped with a large 6.53” FHD+ Dot Drop display and rear fingerprint sensor, the device achieves a 91.4% screen-to-body ratio. The display is also TÜV Rheinland certified, providing protection against blue light and reducing the likeliness of visual fatigue. Redmi Note 8 Pro’s glossy frame and precise G3 curvature accomodate a comfortable grip, while its three elegant color variants – Mineral Grey, Pearl White and Forest Green – are sure to suit any personality.
Optimal performance for a best-in-class gaming experience
Redmi Note 8 Pro is powered by the latest MediaTek Helio G90T processor, an octa-core CPU clocked up to 2.05GHz for extended everyday use. Meanwhile, the Arm Mali-G76 3EEMC4 GPU enables the ultimate gaming experience, with a max frequency of 800MHz and AI power up to 1TMACs. The device also features LiquidCool – the Redmi Note series’ first ever LiquidCool technology – to facilitate high-speed, hassle-free gaming without overheating.
To top it off, Redmi Note 8 Pro is equipped with an additional WiFi X antenna for a more reliable internet connection, as well as 1217SLS speakers and a Smart PA for improved gaming audio.
High capacity 4500mAh battery ensures top-notch performance
Redmi Note 8 Pro packs an impressive 4500 mAh battery – the Redmi Note series highest power capacity to date. It’s also equipped with an array of features including power saving mode and intelligent brightness adjustment to help users maximize battery capacity.

Moreover, Redmi Note 8 Pro offers 18W Type-C fast charging, multifunctional NFC, an IR blaster and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Price and availability
Redmi Note 8 Pro will come in Mineral Gray, Pearl White and Forest Green. It will retail at N82, 999 for 6GB+64GB, N89, 999 for 6GB+128GB.

Starting from November 4th, Redmi Note 8 Pro will be available from across the phone stores nationwide.

Redmi Note 8

Redmi Note 8 is a photography powerhouse, sporting a quad camera setup on the rear. Its 48MP ultra high-resolution primary camera features a ½-inch sensor with an f/1.79 aperture and 79.4° field of view. Meanwhile, its 8MP ultra-wide camera with 120° field of view, 2MP macro lens, and 2MP depth sensor join forces to capture stunning images at any distance.

On the front, Redmi Note 8 boasts a 13MP selfie camera with an f/2.0 aperture and built-in AI technology that helps users take a perfect selfie, every time. The front camera also includes a panorama selfie feature -- a first for the Redmi Note series -- that can capture group images without cropping anyone out.

Durability meets comfort

Equipped with a 6.3” Dot Drop Display with 2.5D curved glass design, Redmi Note 8 offers an incredibly immersive FHD+ visual experience that achieves an impressive 90% screen-to-body ratio. The TÜV Rheinland-certified display offers a comfortable viewing experience by filtering out blue light and helping protect users from prolonged eye strain.

Users can expect upgraded durability as the devices also tout Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5 protection -- front and back -- safeguarding against accidental falls and general wear and tear. Besides, Redmi Note 8 is also covered in a special nano-coating to make the device splash-resistant.

Redmi Note 8 is available in Space Black, Neptune Blue, and Moonlight White.

Performance shines through with a powerful chipset and high-capacity battery

Redmi Note 8 runs on the powerful Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 665 chipset. The chipset enhances overall user experience through its advanced AI technology, and improvements in power-efficiency ensure peak performance that will last all day.

In addition, Redmi Note 8 boasts high-capacity 4,000mAh battery and offers up to 18W charging over USB Type-C. The unique self-cleaning speaker function also expels dust and debris through low-frequency sonic pulses -- another testament to Xiaomi’s dedication towards providing high-quality products.

Redmi Note 8 will be available in 3GB + 32GB, 4GB + 64GB, and 4GB + 128GB starting at N57, 999.

Redmi 8 and Redmi 8A

With a 6.22-inch (15.8cm) HD+ Dot Drop display, Redmi 8 and Redmi 8A feature an aspect ratio of 19:9, promising an immersive experience and overall ergonomics. Wrapped in glass-like materials, Redmi 8 provides a premium hands-on feel with a polished and glossy surface, while Redmi 8A comes in a fine, textured matt finish with excellent grip and at the same time, reducing fingerprint residues to a minimum.
With a 5000mAh high-capacity two-day battery, both Redmi 8 and Redmi 8A come with support for 18W fast charging support on the Type-C port (10W fast charger inside the box), and Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 439 octa-core chipset as processor. Each model offers a 2+1 dual SIM slot with dedicated microSD card support that allows storage expansion up to 512GB.
Redmi 8 and Redmi 8A both feature a 12MP camera, perfect for day-to-day snapshots. Redmi 8 also comes with a secondary 2MP camera – the dual camera setup offers depth sensing better portrait photos. On the front, both devices sport an 8MP selfie camera and both the front and rear cameras are capable of taking AI Portrait mode shots.

Xiaomi’s relentless focus on quality means that Redmi 8 and Redmi 8A comes protected with Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5, while its nano-coating makes the smartphone splash resistant. These two devices also retain the popular feature which allows users to playback FM radio without the need of connecting their earphones. Redmi 8 even offers a convenient IR blaster for remote controlling compatible household electronics.
Redmi 8 and Redmi 8A will be available in Nigeria all phone stores nationwide from November 4th.
Redmi 8 comes in Onxy Black, Ruby Red and Sapphire Blue. The 3GB+32GB variant and 4GB+64GB variant will be priced at N44,800 and N47,900 respectively.
Redmi 8A will be available in Midnight Black, Sunset Red and Ocean Blue and will be available for N36, 500.

Wednesday 9 October 2019

Gov Babajide Sanwo olu opened this year’s edition of Medic West Africa Conference and Exhibition in Lagos

L-R: Ali El-Khidir, Business Development Director, Medic West Africa; Prof. Akin Abayomi, Honorable Commissioner of Health for Lagos State; Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Executive Governor of Lagos State and Prof. Adetokunbo Fabamwo, Chief Medical Director, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital at the opening ceremony of this year’s edition of Medic West Africa Conference and Exhibition held at Eko Convention Centre, Lagos.Photo Akeem Salau

Access The Stars Music platform media unveil in Lagos

From Left:Mr Herbert Wigwe,Group Managing Director/CEO,Access Bank Plc; Mr. Jordi Borrut Bel,MD.CEO,Nigerian Breweries Plc;Mrs Sade Morgan,Corporate Affairs Director Nigerian Breweries Plc;Mr  Emmanuel Oriakhi,,Marketing Director Nigerian Breweries Plc and Uaboi Agbebaku,Company Secretary & Legal Director - Nigerian Breweries Plc.at the media unveil of the ‘Access The Stars’ music platform.Photo Akeem Salau

From Left:Mr Herbert Wigwe,Group Managing Director/CEO,Access Bank Plc and Mr. Jordi Borrut Bel,MD.CEO,Nigerian Breweries Plc.at the media unveil of the ‘Access The Stars’ music platform.Photo Akeem Salau

L-R: Access The Stars Judge and Nigerian Music Producer, Tee-Y Mix, Managing Director/CEO, Nigerian Breweries PLC., Jordi Borrut Bel, Access The Stars co-host and TV personality, Olive Emodi, Group Managing Director, Access Bank Plc, Herbert Wigwe, Access The Stars Judge and Nigerian Music Star, Seyi Shay and Access The Stars Host and Music Superstar, Dare Art Alade at the media unveil of the ‘Access The Stars’ music platform.at the media unveil of the ‘Access The Stars’ music platform.Photo Akeem Salau

Saturday 5 October 2019

Novelty match between celebrities and lagos state govt official

 Images at the 2nd Edition of the Feeders Foundation Novelty Match between celebrities and Lagos state Functionaries held at Agege Stadium on Saturday 5th of Oct 2019.Photos By Akeem Salau








Wednesday 2 October 2019

unveiling of the new ajala.ng website in Lagos

(L-R) Pricing Analyst and Team Lead, ajala.ng Olamide Babayemi; Chief Executive Officer (CEO), ajala.ng, Fola Akinboro; Head, Business Travel, Nigeria, CWA and Angola, Amadeus, Abiola Omosini and Hotel and Tours Consultant, ajala.ng, Ololade Akande at the unveiling of the new ajala.ng website in Lagos yesterday.

President Buhari departs Abuja for South Africa on a 3-day Official Visit


President Buhari departs Abuja for South Africa on a 3-day Official Visit on 2nd Oct 2019.State House Photo

Tuesday 1 October 2019

GOV. SANWO-OLU ATTENDS THE PLATFORM NIGERIA AT THE COVENANT PLACE, IGANMU



L-R: Former Central Bank Governor of Nigeria, Prof. Charles Soludo; Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Convener, The Platform Nigeria and Senior Pastor, Covenant Christian Center, Pastor Poju Oyemade and former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi during the Platform Nigeria with the theme: Redesigning the Nigerian Economy with New Ideas, at the Covenant Place, Iganmu, Lagos, on Tuesday, October 1, 2019.

Nigeria @59 Happy independent day all over the state

 Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, inspecting the guard of Honour during the 59th Independence Day celebration at the Police College ground, Ikeja, on Tuesday, October 1, 2019.Pix By Lagos state Govt



GOVERNOR IFEANYI OKOWA OF DELTA  DURING THE INSPECTION OF GUARD OF HONOUR BY MEMBERS OF DELTA STATE POLICE COMMAND





From left Defence Minister Maj, Gen Basir Magashi former Head of State Gen Yakubu Gowon, Chief Justice of Nigeria Justice Ibrahim  Tanko Speaker House of Rep  Hon Femi Gbajabiamila Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, President Muhammadu Buhari, Senate President Senator Ahmed Lawal and the Commander Guard Brigade Brigadier General Muhammed Takuti Usman,Cutting the Nigeria at 59 Independence Cake at the Presidential Villa Abuja. Photo by Abayomi Adeshida 01/10/2019

Friday 27 September 2019

LAGOS SET TO HOST YEAR 2020 EDITION OF GLOBAL CITIZEN FESTIVAL

SANWO-OLU: LAGOS SET TO HOST YEAR 2020 EDITION OF GLOBAL CITIZEN FESTIVAL
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday night in New York City, United States announced Lagos, Nigeria as the host city for the year 2020 Global Citizen Festival.
Sanwo-Olu who made the announcement during an interactive session of global leaders, activists and entertainers said the need to end extreme poverty by the year 2030, which is the aim the Global Citizen movement be embraced by every leader around the world.
The Governor said that Nigeria, which has over 200 million people with half of that population living below the poverty line requires concerted efforts by all and sundry to ensure that more people are taken away from extreme poverty on a regular basis.
“I stand before you this evening to join my brothers and sisters from Nigeria to announce to you that come September 26, 2020, we would be hosting the world. We would be hosting the Global Citizen Festival in Lagos, Nigeria. We are looking forward to it. It is the beginning of greater things to happen to us as people from West Africa and indeed the entire African continent.
“I will encourage the Federal Government of Nigeria to invite leaders from countries in Africa and around the world to grace the occasion. And as Governor of one of the 36 states in Nigeria, I will invite my colleagues to come and make commitments on behalf of nearly one hundred million poorest of the poor people in Nigeria so that by the year 2030, we would be writing a different story about the situation of the poor masses in the country,” Sanwo-Olu stated.
Speaking on the event, the CEO of Global Citizen, Hugh Evans, together with the CEO of Teneo, a supporting company, the historic 10 hour global broadcast event spanning five continents will reach every corner of the world.
According to them, the idea is to spread the message in a very loud and well-coordinated manner for every leader across the world to hear and for them to see the urgent need to commit their knowledge and material resources to help the poor.
The year 2019 festival will hold at the central park in New York on Saturday.
Leaders in music and entertainment who have signed on to the perform at the year 2020 Global Citizen Festival in Nigeria include Usher Raymond, Pharell, D’banj, Tiwa Savage, Hold Space, Shawn Mendes among other artistes.
The 10-hour live event will be supported by Lagos State Government in partnership with live Nation and Delivered Production Services, made possible by Messrs Tunde Folawiyo and Aig-imoukhuede who are co-chair of Global Citizen, Nigeria.

Other panelists included Chairman of Motsepe Foundation, Mr. Patrice Motsepe from South Africa, Musicians, Usher Raymond and Pharell Williams.

President Buhari Departs New York for Nigeria on Friday 27th of Sept 2019

President Buhari Departing New York to Abuja on Friday 27th of Sept 2019.

Akeem Salau blog: GOV SANWO-OLU AT A PRESS CONFERENCE TO UNVEIL LAGO...

Akeem Salau blog: GOV SANWO-OLU AT A PRESS CONFERENCE TO UNVEIL LAGO...: L-R:  Vice Chairman, Global Citizen Nigeria, Mr. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede; MD/CEO, Access Bank Plc, Mr. Herbert Wigwe; Cisco Systems Chairm...

GOV SANWO-OLU AT A PRESS CONFERENCE TO UNVEIL LAGOS AS HOST FOR THE 2020 GLOBAL CITIZEN FESTIVAL IN NEW YORK CITY

L-R:  Vice Chairman, Global Citizen Nigeria, Mr. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede; MD/CEO, Access Bank Plc, Mr. Herbert Wigwe; Cisco Systems Chairman & CEO, Mr. Chuck Robbins; Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Chairman, Global Citizen Nigeria, Mr. Tunde Folawiyo, during a press conference to unveil Lagos as host for the 2020 Global Citizen Festival, in New York City, on Thursday, September 26, 2019.

SANWO-OLU: ACCESS TO HYGIENE KEY TO SECURING FUTURE OF GIRLS

SANWO-OLU: ACCESS TO HYGIENE KEY TO SECURING FUTURE OF GIRLS
…Lagos Governor, Ex-Australian PM Address Session On SDG Goal 6
There must be a renewed commitment towards eliminating health impediments that can ruin the future of the girl-child and limit her productivity, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has charged.
Sanwo-Olu said all hands must be on deck in creating hygienic conditions that would stem the vulnerability of girls to infectious diseases, noting that all levels of government and the civil society had a responsibility to proffer solution to challenges that could restrict abilities of womenfolk.
This was the crux of the keynote address by the Lagos Governor at a breakfast session held on Thursday with the theme: “Toilets and Future”, jointly organised by RB, Water.org and Global Citizen in the ongoing 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States.
Sanwo-Olu shared the stage as chief guest with former Australian Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, during the session that focused on access to Clean Water and Sanitation - the Item 6 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
In his speech titled: “Are We Washing Our Hands-off Girls’ Future? Toilets Will Transform the World”, Sanwo-Olu pointed out that lack of access to clean water and sanitation would limit the extent to which women and girls could live their lives and restrict their rights to take part in activities which opposite gender would do without hindrance.
He said: “It is bad enough when sections of a population are cut off from clean water and sanitation. It is as many times worse if the affected demography is women and girls. The harsh burden of a lack of sanitation amenities falls on them on account of one thing: menstrual hygiene.
“Inability to maintain adequate menstrual hygiene and lack of access to clean toilets severely limits the extent to which women and girls are able to live their lives and take unrestricted part in activities that men and boys can take for granted.
“For girls, it results in increased level of absenteeism from school, thereby widening an already unacceptable education disparity in societies where many parents still have to be convinced to see the value of educating their girls and young women.”
The Governor said if there were no usable sanitation facilities in schools, girls would more likely be compelled to stay away from learning in a period between three to five days monthly, adding that same situation would occur if sanitation facilities were provided but deemed insufficiently safe for the use by girls.
Sanwo-Olu said there must be radical change in the provision of sanitation facilities for girls, emphasising that women must have toilets specifically built for their hygienic comfort. He said the era of providing generic sanitation facilities in public places without considering their comfort for girls must end.
He said: “A school toilet facility designed by girls and women for girls and women would be radically different from one designed by men who presume to imagine what women require. If we fail to redress this, we are, in essence, undermining the future of many of our girls, and by extension, our own future as well.
“It is in our collective interest to see toilet in a new light – as a priority in the infrastructure and development agenda of any truly progressive government. Clean toilet is not just a toilet; it is one of the building blocks of a better tomorrow for all of us.”
Actions being taken in addressing the challenges, Sanwo-Olu said, must not exclude the input and participation of women and girls, stressing that the problem could only be truly solved if the affected gender was allowed to partake in policy and decision-making discussion.
He said he was not unaware of the persistent pressure on resources in Lagos, especially land and water, occasioned by the pace of population growth.
As Governor, Sanwo-Olu said increasing access to clean water and sanitation remained a defining line of action for which his government remained fully committed to creating sustainable solutions in the next four years.
On his part, the former Australian PM applauded the Nigerian government in taking the lead to address the global issue, saying leaders across the world must rise up for the girl-child to save the world of imminent danger.
Recalling his personal conversation with President Muhammadu Buhari on the issue, Mr. Rudd said: “It is clear that Nigerian government is evidently interested in addressing the SDG’s 6 and coming here this morning to meet the Lagos State Governor speak about what he is doing at the sub-national level further confirms that Nigeria is serious about securing the future of the girl-child.”
The ex-Australian leader, however, said low taxes and reducing vulnerability of low-income earners from exploitation remained the key elements leaders needed to consider if the world was serious at achieving SDGs.
Other speakers at the session included founder and Chief Executive Officer of Water.org, Gary White; Head of Water Resources at the World Bank, Karin Krchnak and Special Adviser to Lagos State Governor on SGDs, Mrs. Solape Hammond.

SIGNED
GBOYEGA AKOSILE

CHIEF PRESS SECRETARY

Tuesday 17 September 2019

GOV SANWO-OLU RECEIVES ENVOY FROM THE UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS SPECIAL PROCEDURES

 L-R: Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Housing, Mr. Akewusola Wasiu Adedamola; Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako; United Nations Special Rapporteur on Adequate Housing, Ms Leilani Farha; Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; UN official, Mr. Jon Izagirre Garcia; Special Adviser to the Governor on Housing, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka and Commissioner for Housing, Mr. Moruf Akinderu-Fatai during a courtesy visit by officials from United Nations Human Rights Special Procedures to the Governor at Lagos House, Alausa, on Tuesday, September 17, 2019.

LAGOS, CHINESE GOVT TO PARTNER ON SKILLS EXCHANGE

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said his administration’s development agenda was aimed at leveraging the population of the State for sustainable socio-economic development.
The Governor said although the State was facing the challenges of growing population, his administration was prepared to turn the burden to opportunities by training people and equipping them with life skills.
Sanwo-Olu disclosed this on Monday while hosting the Consul General of the People's Republic of China, Mr. Chu Maoming, in Alausa on a courtesy visit.
The Governor said his administration would be expanding the state government’s relationship with the Chinese government to build human capital by exposing young population in the State to training opportunities in diverse areas, including technology, agriculture, manufacturing, construction and cultural exchange.
“Lagos and China can learn from each other, because we share similarities in several areas. Both entities are both hugely populated, with Lagos being the most populous city in Africa. China has a huge population not only in Asia, but also in the world. Based on these similarities, we can promote value exchange that would lead to improved human capital development on both sides, Sanwo-Olu said.
“Lagos is growing by the day and we are faced with the challenges of catering for this population. We initiated a development agenda that is aimed at harnessing the potential of residents. We are looking forward to a mutually beneficial partnership with China, which would explore opportunity of technology transfer to build the skills of our young people.
Also, there are many exchange opportunities in Chinese manufacturing sector, agriculture, construction and culture. Our people need to take advantage of this opportunity for employment generation.”
Governor Sanwo-Olu observed that Lagos and China shared long history of collaborations, but added that his government would deepen the relationship.
Maoming said the Chinese private sector investors had concluded to increase the volume of trade with Lagos to the tune of billions of dollars, stressing that the investment would result in job creation and knowledge transfer.
He said: “I arrived Nigeria in May and I have visited a lot of Chinese businesses operating across the country, including Lagos. Today, there is good news. Chinese business community has concluded the plan to increase their size of investments in Lagos. The presence of Vice Chairperson of the China’s biggest oil company, National Offshore Oil Corporation, here today is an indication of the readiness of the Chinese business community to inject billions of dollars in the Lagos economy. We are exploring other areas of opportunity in which China and Lagos can cooperate to sustain our bilateral partnership.”

 Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu (right), presenting a plaque to the Consul General of China in Lagos, Mr. Chu Maoming during a courtesy visit by the Consul General at the Lagos House, Ikeja, on Monday, September 16, 2019

Monday 2 September 2019

NIGERIA MUST NOT LET FAMILIES OF EX-SERVICEMEN DOWN, SAYS SANWO-OLU

Lagos Governor Receives NDA’s 3rd Regular Course Alumni
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday made a case for the welfare of the families of ex-Servicemen who died in the course of serving the nation. 
The nation, the Governor said, must not shirk its responsibility in creating economic opportunities for the families of the ex-Servicemen who put down their lives for the unity and progress of Nigeria. This, he said, would keep the faith of their children in oneness of the country and increase their patriotism.
Sanwo-Olu spoke while receiving a delegation of ex-Servicemen who paid a courtesy visit on him at the Lagos House in Alausa.
The delegation, made up of alumni of 3rd Regular Course of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), met with the Governor ahead of their yearly reunion holding on Tuesday and Wednesday in Lagos.
Spouses of the ex-Servicemen also visited Wife of the Governor, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu.
While receiving the delegation, the Governor said: “The country owes a duty to honour servicemen either dead or alive, because their thoughts and aspirations are the benefits some of us are enjoying today. As members of the 3rd Regular Course, it means each one of your members has, at one point or the other, played a part in the wellbeing of our nation. Therefore, we must not let their families regret the action and heroism of their fathers who put down their lives to keep us united. 
“The legacies left by ex-Servicemen also bring the burden of leadership on the present crop of leaders. We must do a lot more so that the generations coming behind us would also have good things to say about us.”
Sanwo-Olu described the ex-Servicemen as “men of high calibre”, noting that their gallantry had shaped the Nigeria narratives since independence. He charged all Nigerians to promote unity and uphold values that would make the labour of the servicemen not to be in vain. 
He said: “I am delighted that ex-Servicemen still make out time to do what is important to mankind, which is to bring happiness to people that truly need it. It goes to show that we have improved on the foundation that was bequeathed to us. The activities of the alumni group have also made people to believe in Nigeria, which is the common nationality all of us truly share.”
Leader of the delegation and former Senate President, Sen. David Mark, praised the Lagos Government on behalf of ex-Servicemen for creating a peaceful atmosphere to host the meeting of the participants of the 3rd Regular Course, noting that the alumni took the course 52 years ago at a time Nigeria was facing internal crisis.
Since the alumni body was constituted, Mark, who retired from the military with the rank of Brigadier General, said the group usually met on September 3 and 4 every year to help widows and children of their colleagues who died in active service to the country.
As part of the group’s activities, the former Senate President said children of fallen soldiers get yearly scholarship to enable them further their education and give them hope after the death of their breadwinners.



Tuesday 20 August 2019

FULL LIST OF COMMISSIONERS AND SPECIAL ADVISERS APPOINTED BY GOVERNOR BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU

FULL LIST OF COMMISSIONERS AND SPECIAL ADVISERS APPOINTED BY GOVERNOR BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU

COMMISSIONERS: 

Mr. Rabiu Olowo Onaolapo (Finance)

Mr. Tunji Bello (Water Resources and Environment)

Mrs. Folashade Adefisayo (Education)

Prof. Akin Abayomi (Health)

Dr. Idris Salako (Physical Planning and Urban Development)

Mr. Gbenga Omotoso (Information and Strategy)

Mrs. Bolaji Dada (Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation)

Mr. Lere Odusote (Energy and Natural Resources)

Dr. Frederic Oladeinde (Transportation)

Mr. Gbolahan Lawal (Agriculture)

Moruf Akinderu Fatai (Housing)

Mr. Moyo Onigbanjo (SAN) (Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice)

Mr. Hakeem Fahm (Science and Technology)

Mrs. Ajibola Ponnle (Establishment, Training and Pension)

Engr. Aramide Adeyoye (Works and Infrastructure)

Mr. Segun Dawodu (Youth and Social Development)

Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf (Home Affairs)

Mrs. Yetunde Arobieke (Local Government and Community Affairs)

Mrs. Lola Akande (Commerce and Industry)

Mrs. Olufunke Adebolu (Tourism Arts and Culture)

Mr. Sam Egube (Economy Planning and Budget)


SPECIAL ADVISERS:

Dr. Wale Ahmed (Special Adviser on Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Relations)

Ms Ruth Bisola Olusanya  (Special Adviser on Agriculture)

Princess Aderemi Adebowale (Special Adviser on Civic Engagement)

Mr. Afolabi Ayantayo (Special Adviser on Political and Legislative Affairs)

Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka (Special Adviser on Housing)

Joe Igbokwe (Special Adviser for Drainage and Water Resources)

Olatunbosun Alake (Special Adviser for Innovation and Technology)

Arc. Kabiru Ahmed Abdullahi (Special Adviser on Urban Development)

Anofi Olanrewaju Elegushi (Special Adviser on Central Business Districts)

Bonu Solomon Saanu (Special Adviser on Arts and Culture)

Oluwatoyin Fayinka (Special Adviser on Transportation)

Oladele Ajayi (Special Adviser on Commerce and Industry)

Tokunbo Wahab (Special Adviser on Education)

Solape Hammond (Special Adviser on Sustainable Development Goals)