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Osinbajo, Sanwo-Olu set to commission Eko MSME Fashion Hub-1

The Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) and the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu will tomorrow, Friday, 18th September 2020, commission the MSMEs Fashion Shared Facility, known as “Eko MSMEs Fashion Hub-1”, at No. 5 Ogunsiji Street, off Alade Market, Allen Avenue, Ikeja in Lagos.

The Honourable Commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives, Dr. (Mrs.) Lola Akande, who disclosed this today at a press conference held in Alausa, Ikeja, also said that the 5th edition of the Lagos State Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Exclusive Fair with the theme, “MSMEs in the time of COVID-19: Survival Strategies to Beat the Odds”, will hold from 22nd to 27th September, 2020, at the Blue Roof, LTV, Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos.

She explained that the MSMEs Fashion Shared Facility is an initiative of the Sanwo-Olu administration designed to promote ‘Made-in-Lagos’ brand through job creation, stressing that the project is also geared towards boosting the IGR of the State, through the expected revenue from the fashion hub.

According to her, Vice President Osinbajo will perform the commissioning of the edifice via zoom teleconference, while the Lagos State Governor would cut the tape at the venue in line with COVID-19 protocols of physical distancing.

She maintained that the current administration has left no stone unturned in the development and continuous growth of the MSME sector in Lagos State, adding that the fashion industry, also regarded as the creative industry in Nigeria, is almost completely driven by MSMEs and is believed to be one of the most promising alternatives to the nation’s dwindling oil fortunes.

In her words: “This Centre, which is the first phase of the shared MSME Fashion facility, has been equipped with state-of-the-art machinery to afford MSMEs in the fashion space the opportunity to utilise the infrastructure for a token, thereby enhancing productivity and apparel quality that can compete favourably with their counterparts around the world”.

Noting that the hub is also for the retail of various types of ready-to-wear clothes and accessories as well as a centre tor capacity building and continuous skilling of those in the fashion industry, Akande noted that the available vibrant pool of local talents in the fashion sector has earned Lagos State the reputation of the ‘Fashion Capital of Africa’.

On the EKO MSME Exclusive Fair, the Commissioner explained that the event will provide access to free stalls for entrepreneurs in the State to showcase their products and improve sales as well as network for new contacts.

“As we are aware that new technologies are springing up faster than we can create and service, innovations are taking place at lightning speed. It is, therefore, imperative that this administration develops, designs and implements services and policies that would benefit MSMEs in the State”, Dr. Akande asserted.

She, however, enjoined all stakeholders in the fashion industry to make maximum use of the facility in order to enjoy its benefits.

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Osun Governor, Gboyega Oyetola flags-off Ethanol Bio-Refinery Factory

The Osun State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola has on Thursday flagged-off the groundbreaking of Osun Ethanol Bio-Refinery Factory, located in Ayekale, Boripe Local Government Area of our State.

In his statement while performing the groundbreaking, Oyetola said the project, coming amid the harsh economic realities occasioned by the Covid-19 pandemic, was harvested from the Economic and Investment Summit held last year.

The governor was quoted as saying, “this Ethanol Bio Refinery project sits on over 21 hectares of land conceded to it as equity.

“When completed and becomes fully operational, the Osun Ethanol Bio-Refinery Factory is estimated to attract about $70m to the State and generate 10,000 jobs. The product, ethanol, is one of the safe energy sources the world is turning to as a measure of preventing global warming.

“Today’s flag-off is an indication that our strategy for the delivery of economic prosperity has begun to yield good returns and a sign of the many good things to come. We have no doubt that Osun Ethanol Bio-Refinery Factory will open a window of investment opportunities for our State.

“I congratulate the Kabiyesi and the people of Ayekale for the citing of this factory in their community. I appreciate them for welcoming the project with open arms, and I want assure our people that our admin. is poised to deliver the benefits of democracy to all and sundry in Osun.

‘We are committed to go the whole hog to collaborate with our partners and private investors to achieve our dream of making Osun the industrial hub of the South West. Our readiness to achieve this dream is confirmed by the series of projects commissioning we embarked on in the last two weeks across the State.

“I urge all well-meaning sons, daughters and lovers of Osun to establish industries and facilitate projects for the development of the State. I also enjoin all our people to continue to relate with each other in peace so that economic activities will continue to thrive in our State”.

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Fuel Hike: NLC, TUC, NANS give FG 2-week ultimatum for a reversal, threaten to shutdown economy

Organised Labour has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike if the Federal Government refuses to reverse the recent increases in fuel and electricity tariff.

Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Ayuba Wabba while making the announcement on Wednesday in Abuja said the NLC’s central working committee (CWC) has resolved to issue a two-week ultimatum to the Federal Government to reverse the increase.

He said workers and Nigerians are disappointed that the government decided to increase both the price of fuel and electricity tariff at a time “other countries across the world are giving palliatives to their citizens to cushion the effect of COVID-19.”

“NLC central committee will also mobilise its members, civic society allies, and other social partners to resist this policy because it has driven many into poverty,” Wabba added.

The two weeks ultimatum will end on September 28.

Earlier last week, the National Association of Nigerian Students NANS had also given a 2-week ultimatum to Federal Government to reverse the hike in fuel price and electricity tariff and that failure to do so, Nigerian students shall be embarking on nationwide protest after the ultimatum lapses.

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Seyi Makinde approves 1bn for 2018 teachers’ leave bonus

OduduwaNews has gathered on Thursday that the Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, recently approved the release of the sum of N1,080,000,000 (N1.08b) to the Oyo State Chapter of the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) for payment of 2018 leave bonus of the affected teachers.

Governor Makinde, who spoke at the Budget Consultative Forum ahead of the 2021 Budget of the state, said that in his quest to positively influence the state’s economy and enhance the quality of life, his administration has approved the payment of N1.65 billion for the remodelling of Primary Health Care Centres (PHCs) across the 351 electoral wards in the state.
He led top government functionaries and other stakeholders to host the second edition of the state’s inclusive budget initiative, where he declared that his administration will not relent in its determination to turn the state around through people-centred projects.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Makinde, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that the governor stated these on Thursday while delivering a keynote address at the engagement on the 2021 Budget, held at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan.

He called on residents of the state to get involved in the budget consultative process which, he said, will take place in seven locations across the state.

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Ooni of Ife promises to build multimillion naira chemotherapy centre for UCH

OduduwaNews has gathered on Tuesday 15th of September, 2020 that Ooni of Ile-Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, promised to build a multi million naira Chemotherapy Centre in partnership with other donors from the United States of America at the University College Hospital, Ibadan.

He said the visit of the CMD had shown the seriousness attached to the project and the avowed interest of the management of UCH to enhancing healthcare delivery in the hospital.

Oba Ogunwusi promised to call on his friends and well-wishers to join him in the completion of the centre.
He lauded the CMD and the entire management of the hospital for the good works being done in the treatment of patients that come to the hospital, and charged them to remain consistent in the quest to improve the condition of the hospital.

Earlier, Professor Otegbayo has shown appreciation to the traditional ruler for his continued support to his administration.

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Defection: Lanlehin is a ‘paperweight politician’ – Oyo ADC Chairman

OduduwaNews had earlier reported that the leader and gubernatorial aspirant of African Democratic Congress in 2019 governorship election in Oyo State, Senator Olufemi Lanlehin officially declared his defection to APC on Monday.

In the meantime, Oyo State Chairman of African Democratic Congress, Mr Adeoti Aderoju has disclosed that the party would not miss its members that recently defected to All Progressive Congress.

The erstwhile leader of ADC in Oyo State, Senator Femi Lanlehin was recently reported to have attended a reconciliation meeting called by leaders of APC in Oyo State at Abuja.
Aderoju, at a Press Conference held at Ibadan on Wednesday said the notion in some quarters that ADC Oyo State was rocked with crisis and the exit of Lanlehin and his supporters would be the end of the party was not true.

He described the defectors as insignificant adding that their decision to leave the party was out of greediness. He also made it known that defectors decision were driven by greed and nepotism.

“The erstwhile group led by Senator Femi Lanlehin has ever been on the path of disunity while their greed and nepotism were on the high side to bear for anyone, this is why the recent process of producing a governorship candidate in the last general election was aborted in order to satisfy the desperation of Senator Lanlehin.

“They are the reason for the crack in the folds of not only ADC but also other parties they have ever joined since 2011 till date, they are like refugees who consistently seek asylum in a peaceful State, what really pushes them around, we leave to the public to judge.

“We have gone through thick and thin and we have come out stronger, our platform is open to any decent and sincere politician to accept our handshake to build a virile society,” he hinted.
The party Chairman said ADC was working to change the face of politics in Oyo State by partnering with people with sincere love for the people to deliver good governance.

Adeoti who was with members of the party’s newly inaugurated executive committee reiterated the party’s support for the governor Seyi Makinde and his administration towards achieving success and development in the State.

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Lagos Police Hqtrs gives update on recruitment, says exam holds Sept 17

The Nigeria Police Force has announced that the entrance examination of the Cadet Scheme for the 8th Regular Course into the Nigeria Police Academy will hold on Thursday, 17th September 2020, at designated centres across the country.

A statement signed by the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Police Command, CP. Hakeem Odumosu, stated that the interview for Lagos State indigenes will also come up same day at JKK House, 299, Ikorodu Road, Ilupeju, Lagos.

While wishing all applicants luck during the examination and interview, Odumosu urged all applicants to be punctual and observe all NCDC COVID-19 protocols and refrain from any form of examination malpractices.

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