Osun State Attorney General and Commission for Justice, Ajibola Basiru, has disclosed that law making is not a one-off process but a continuous and enduring one. The Commissioner while speaking to Members of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Lawyers in the Media (LIM) Forum in Lagos recently about the development of law and the administration of justice system in the state, informed the partcipants that the state had commenced work on several laws in Osun State, which according to him was last reviewed in 2002. “Making law is an ongoing process, and the state is currently focused on developing capacity within…
Author: Wale Adebayo
In a bid to ensure skills acquisitions and job component for the 190 Youth Empowerment and Social Support Operations (YESSO) beneficiaries in Oyo State, the government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Organized Private Sector (OPS) in the state. More so, the State Government has signed a (MOU) with Hills Harvest Limited on the promotion of fruits and vegetable businesses to reduce post harvest loss on the part of farmers. The State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Mr. Yomi Oke explained on Thursday at the signing on the MOU that it is part of the prerequisite for…
The Oyo State Chapter of Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) has hailed the state Governor Abiola Ajimobi for the payment of two months, April and May 2017, pensions to pensioners in the state. The NUP in an August 8, 2017 letter to the Governor, titled: Letter of Appreciation to ‘Baba Ibeji’ (father of twins) and signed by its Chairman, Pa Gbadegesin Akande and Secretary, Comrade Olusegun Abatan explained that in view of what is happening to pensioners in other States of the Federation, the union appreciated the kind disposition of the governor. According to the letter, the pensioners stated “on behalf of…
Lagos State Government (LASG) has parleyed with the private sector in a bid to ensure the success of the Cleaner Lagos Initiative (CLI) as an extensive and sustainable waste management system. The Commissioner for the Environment, Dr. Babatunde Adejare, while speaking at the Cleaner Lagos Initiative investors’ Round Table in Victoria Island on Thursday, maintained that the partnership had become necessary for people to become more responsive and protective in respect of issues relating to their environment. Adejare said CLI had been designed to harness the great potentials and economic capacity of Lagos by creating an enabling environment for non-governmental…
The Lagos State Infrastructure Maintenance and Regulatory Agency (LASIMRA) has called on the general public, particularly operators and owners of properties having telecommunication infrastructure such as Base Transceiver Station Masts and Towers in Lagos State, that the Agency will embark on a State-wide inspection and standards compliance audit between September 1and December 31, 2017. Addressing newsmen in Ikeja today, the General Manager of the Agency, Mr. Babajide Odekunle said the exercise is geared towards ensuring orderly development in the construction and operations of telecommunications infrastructure deployed by Mobile Network operators and other allied companies in Lagos State. He added that the exercise will…
Lagos State Government (LASG) on Thursday, August 10, joined the rest of the world to celebrate the 2017 edition of the International Youth Day with a promise to continually provide an opportunity for the discovery and development of natural talent among youths. Speaking at the opening session of the week long event at the Onikan Youth Centre, Lagos, the State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile Yusuf said that the Ministry is using the celebration to unravel the hidden talents in youths by providing them the platform to display their God-given gifts through a Talent-Hunt show. “We…
Lagos State Government (LASG) has just completed two computerized Vehicle Inspection Centres in the state. The two centres are located in Ojodu-Berger and Ikorodu. These two centres will contribute to the state efficient implementation of computerized vehicle inspection service initiative. The State Acting Commissioner of Transportation, Prince Anofiu Elegushi, who disclosed in a recent interview in his Office, stated that work on the third computerized vehicle inspection centre at Lagos Island is at an advanced stage and that there are plans to build more centres in all the remaining Local Governments and Local Council Development Areas of the State. Responding to reports…
Osun State Government (OSSG) has concluded plans to collaborate with the Nepal khadya Bank Limited on scientific agriculture to boost agricultural activities in the state and also create jobs for unemployed youths through a programme tagged ‘Agropreneur’ in Nigeria. The Chairman and Managing Director of the Nepal khadya Bank Limited, Mr Ram Raja Shrestha stated this during a programme organised by a non-governmental organisation, World Institute for Peace (WIP), in collaboration Osun State government. The NGO attracted the Nepal bank to Osun as part of efforts to assist the government in facilitating investments that can improve the economy of the…
A COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUED AT THE END OF A TWO-DAY INFORMATION SUMMIT ON “MANAGING INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS: THE CATALYST FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT” ORGANIZED BY OYO STATE GOVERNMENT AT THE EMERITUS PROFESSOR THEOPHILUS OGUNLESI HALL ON TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY 8TH AND 9TH AUGUST, 2017. The Summit had in attendance Media Chiefs, Media Regulatory Agencies, Government Functionaries, Public Relations Practitioners, Information Officers, Communication Lecturers, Reporters, Broadcasters, Lawyers, Communication Students and other Stakeholders. Participants commended the Oyo State Government for organizing the epochal summit as it offered opportunity for Stakeholders to examine the challenges in the Information and Communication Industry. It therefore suggested that…
Lagos State Government (LASG) has made a move to eject street traders, mechanics, others. In the light of this, the state has given 72 hours quit notice to mechanics and street traders operating under the bridges, roadsides and walkways on the Marina axis to vacate immediately or risk arrest and prosecution. The Special Adviser to the State Governor on Central Business Districts, Mr. Agboola Dabiri, who gave the directives recently in line with the present administration’s policy on the environment, said the State Government is determined to bring sanity to all nooks and crannies of the State by checking the illegal…
The Ministry of Home Affairs in Osun State has recorded an over-subscription of the slots allocated to it by the National Commission on Hajj for the 2017 pilgrimage. While the state was initially awarded 917 slots for pilgrims, the state demanded for an extra 48 slots which were also filled up by intending pilgrims from the state. This was disclosed yesterday by the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Dr. Obawale Adebisi, while speaking at a program where Governor Rauf Aregbesola bid farewell to the pilgrims performing this year’s hajj. The Governor said the development is a sign that the economy of…
The Lagos State Government (LASG) has issue warnings to residents of the state who are fond of deliberately dumping refuse in unauthorized places to henceforth, desist from such act or face the full wrath of the law. The Commissioner for the Environment, Dr. Babatunde Adejare disclosed this during an “Operation Deep Clean” exercise which the State Government embarked upon, in collaboration with Visionscape, to rid the State of refuse black spots. The Commissioner, who affirmed the commitment of the government to the attainment of a sustainable environment, frowned at the ugly development whereby some anti-progressive forces strive to frustrate the…
Lagos State Government (LASG) has conducted placement examination for Primary 6 pupils seeking admission into Public Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) in the State. A total of 144,275 students participated in this year’s placement test exercise. A breakdown of the figure shows that 91,500 Pupils from the State Public Primary Schools and 52,775 Pupils from the Private Schools took part in the examinations. During the monitoring of the exercise, the State Universal Basic Education Board Executive Chairman, Dr. Ganiyu Oluremi Sopeyin acknowledged the tremendous improvement in the conduct of this year’s exercise while noting that answer scripts known as the OMR sheets…
The Commissioner For Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives in Lagos State, Prince Rotimi Ogunleye has underscored the need to reposition the manufacturing sector to take its rightful position as a major contributor to the country’s GDP just as he sought the continued collaboration of the Organised Private Sector, OPS, in evolving policies that will pave way for economic sustainability. The Commissioner, who spoke at the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Ikeja Branch, 2017 Breakfast meeting for Directors / Chief Executive Officers, also added that the Lagos State Government will continue to improve the business environment through the provision and application of…
The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) in Lagos State, Mrs. Lola Akande has solicited the support of the members of the public to join hands with the government in eradicating human trafficking in the country. Akande, who made the call while receiving delegates of the National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) during a courtesy visit to the Ministry, said a collective effort, between the government and citizens, is essential in eradicating the dilemma of human trafficking from the country. She disclosed the State Government’s readiness to work with NAPTIP and fashion out modalities to…
Lagos women under the aegis of Alliance Against Domestic Violence & Abuse (AADVA) has called on the Lagos State Government (LASG) demanding death penalty for perpetrators of rape in the State. A Coordinator of the organization, Mrs. Laila St. Matthew-Daniel who made the call during a peaceful protest to Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja said the heinous crime had become an epidemic of frightening proportion that should be nipped in the bud. She disclosed that AADVA as an umbrella comprising different civil society organizations, NGOs and concerned individuals visited the State House to express their concern, anger and outrage on the frequency…
The Lagos State Local Government Election Petition Tribunal constituted after the Saturday, 22nd July 2017 local government elections in the state will commence the legal process that enables aggrieved parties and individuals who participated in the elections seek redress in accordance with the Electoral Law. A statement released by the Chief Registrar of the High Court of Lagos, Mrs. A. O. Soladoye said the Lagos Division Panel of the Election Petition Tribunal, under the Chairmanship of Hon. Justice A.Olateru-Olagbegi (rtd.) will sit at No. 1 Igbosere Road, Lagos adding that the Registry of the tribunal is located within the same premises.…
The Lagos State Government (LASG) has filed a motion on notice for interlocutory injunction before the National Industrial Court sitting in Lagos to restrain the unions of the Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH) from embarking on another strike action. The government made move to forestall any activity capable of impeding academic continuity for students of the polytechnic. Special Adviser to Governor Akinwunmi Ambode on Education, Mr. Obafela Bank-Olemoh, in a statement on Friday, said the originating processes and motion on notice for interlocutory injunction have been served on the three unions including the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), Senior Staff…
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has reiterated the present administration’s commitment to the vision of making Lagos become the 3rd largest economy in Africa. The Governor stated this at the launch of a book, titled “Making Africa Work – A Handbook for Economic Success”, put together by the Brenthrust Foundation at the Radisson Blue Hotel Victoria Island, Lagos. While praising the Chairman of the Foundation, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and Authors of the book, Ambode declared that some of the principles expounded in the book will help the State in its vision of becoming the 3rd largest economy in Africa.…
Lagos State Ministry of Education has announced that students seeking transfer into public secondary schools in the State for the 2017/2018 session will undergo a screening test to determine their suitability for enrollment in the class of their choice in State-owned Secondary Schools. The Acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Mrs. Mobola Babs-Akinyeye while addressing newsmen in her office, revealed that the decentralisation of the application process was to make the process easier. Mrs. Babs-Akinyeye said that application forms would be obtained and submitted to the Office of the Tutor- General/Permanent Secretary of the Education District in charge of the…