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No fewer than 127,885 Lagosians have taken the COVID -19 vaccine, 10 days after the exercise began, the government has said.

Commissioner for Health Prof. Akin Abayomi, who broke the news today, after he received reports of Day 10 of the exercise from the State Primary Health Care Board, said with the figure, Lagos has vaccinated more persons compared to other States of the Federation and FCT.

Highlighting the demography and categories of persons vaccinated, Abayomi explained that 39,959 health workers, 54,200 essential workers and 33,726 strategic leaders, representing 31.2%, 42.4% and 26.40% have so far been vaccinated.

“Our gender distribution data has also shown that we have vaccinated more females than males, with 65,501 females representing 51.2% and 62,384 males representing 48.8% vaccinated as of March 26”, he said.

Abayomi stated that Eti-Osa, Ikeja, Lagos Mainland, Alimosho, Kosofe and Surulere are the top six Local Government Areas with the highest number of persons vaccinated, adding that 12,313 and 12,135 persons were vaccinated in Eti-Osa and Ikeja respectively.

“In Lagos Mainland LGA, we have vaccinated 11,791 persons; in Alimosho LGA, 9,783 people have received the COVID vaccine. For Kosofe and Surulere we have vaccinated 9,723 and 8,903 persons”, the Commissioner added.

Apapa, Epe, Badagry and Ibeju-Lekki local governments have the least number of citizens vaccinated, with less than 3,500 persons vaccinated for each.

Abayomi said the State was recording a steady increase in the number of persons receiving the vaccine, from 268 persons vaccinated at the flag-off of the exercise to 127,885 persons vaccinated as of March 26.

The exercise has been extended by 10 days, in line with the directive of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, NPHCDA. The vaccination will continue at the 88 vaccination sites in Lagos for ONLY citizens that fall within the Phase one category, including health and frontline workers, senior citizens aged 70 years above, essential duty staff and strategic leaders.

The Commissioner said the State Government was not oblivious of the challenges being experienced by eligible persons at some vaccination sites, adding that efforts were being made to address the challenges.

He said, “We have identified some areas of concern on Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), overcrowding at some vaccination sites and the E-registration portal. I want to assure Lagosians that all these issues and others are being addressed by the State Government in collaboration with NPHCDA”.

“While no system is perfect, we are striving to improve the experience of Lagosians at our various sites. We are committed to this course and with the support of the NPHCDA and other stakeholders, we are certain of a successful vaccination exercise”, Abayomi said.

Oyetola Showers Encomium on Tinubu at 69

Governor, State of Osun, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has showered encomiums on the former Lagos State Governor, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on the occasion of his 69th birthday anniversary.

He described Asiwaju as an outstanding model to the emerging leaders of Nigeria and a lesson in patriotism, tenacity, service and resilience.

The governor in a birthday message personally signed by him thanked Allah for donating Asiwaju as an answer to the myriad of challenges besetting the nation and the citizens.

Oyetola, who appreciated Tinubu for being a mentor to all in all spheres, further described him as a phenomenal leader; a proud and illustrious Omoluabi of no mean stature and a beacon of hope to the teeming youth population in the country.

“Today offers me another grand opportunity, as usual, to, on behalf of the Government and people of Osun, felicitate you on your birthday and to thank Almighty Allah for donating you as an answer to the myriad of challenges besetting the nation and its innocent citizens.

“I thank you for being a mentor to all of us in all spheres: a phenomenal leader to our great party, the All Progressives Congress; an outstanding model to the emerging leaders of this great nation; a lesson in patriotism, tenacity, service and resilience; a proud and illustrious Omoluabi of no mean stature; a beacon of hope to our teeming youths and leaders of tomorrow; a good husband to your wife; and a good father to your children.

“On behalf of myself and the people of Osun, I congratulate you on your birthday, Sir, and wish you long life, good health, divine wisdom, guidance and direction in your remaining journeys through life”, Oyetola said.

it is a memorable day today, 28th March, 2021 in Ibarapa Land as Dele Bajaj Foundation sensitises and empowered Farmers across the 5 towns within the local government of Ibarapa North and Central. Items distributed for the empowerment includes seedlings of rice, maize, soya beans, millet and cash for each farmer.

The program was held at Teacher’s Plaza, Igboora -Idere Road, Ibarapa Oyo state. The caliber of distinguished personalities that graced the poverty eradication event are High Chief Akorede who’s the Baale Agbe Of Ibarapa North Local Government, Ayete. Chief Lawal Amubieya, representative of Baale Agbe of Tapa, Mr Owoade Johnson, Mr Olatunde Rasaq who’s the guest speaker of the program.

Mr Dele Bajaj who’s the Founder of the Foundation was absent but was ably represented by Mr Morounfolu Adeniyi. Mr Morounfolu Adeniyi while speaking on behalf of the Founder, Appreciates the farmers at the occasion for their presence and their patients. He however affirms the readiness of the Mr Dele Bajaj of his continuous support for the Farmers across the land.

In his words, he said : ‘ My Principal, Mr Dele Bajaj sent me to greet you all for your presence here today. He said I should appeal to you that this that you are getting today would be smaller than what you should expect from him subsequently. He wishes to be here but due to one or two happenstances, he couldn’t come. Then I was informed to tell you that the seedlings you are being given today is not meant to be consumed but to be cultivated. We will monitor the progress of you all and there are encouraging gifts for whosoever utilises this material excellently”

Mr Owoade Johnson who was the guest speaker of the program spoke to the farmers on important of healthy living and healthy lifestyle. He urges the to always maintain healthiness in whatever they do, ranging from the food they consume, what they drink and how they dress. He stressed the importance of exercise as a significant tool to ensuring healthy lifestyle.

Another personality that spoke at the event was Mr Olatunde Rasaq. He spoke on the importance of farming as a profession and how the resident of Ibarapa are underitilizing the bounties of land and nature that beautify the land.

In his words : ‘I want to tell you people that this farming profession is like a gold mining industry but many of you do not know. Many of you are in Farming for close to 30 years but you hardly have nothing to show for it. This is not because you don’t know your onions but you don’t know how to maximize your efforts so that your returns can be more or equivalent than your efforts. This Ibarapa land is being underutilized for farming and I urge us that their would be enlightenment for you all very soon. So as to know the right market for your produces”

Mr Uthman, Dele Bajaj Father also spoke to the audience and appreciate them for their presence. He spoke on the significant of giving charity and enjoins all to always give from the little they posses.

Part of the speakers at the program are Alhaja Bajaj who’s the mother of Dele Bajaj, Mr Wale Oloyede and others.

While speaking on behalf of the audience, Mrs Florence Alawode appreciates the Founder of the foundation together with the parents for putting this together. She prayed God elevates the Founder so the society can enjoy him the more.

The program ended with vote of thanks from Mr Amubieya, the representative of Baale Agbe of Tapa Land and the distribution of the grains and cash followed

As part of her official tour to some key government officials and government institutions across the State, the winner of the Spelling Bee Competition and ‘One-Day’ Governor of Lagos State, Miss Gloria Eniola Ajala, on Friday, visited the Lagos State Judiciary where she acknowledged the efforts in the timely delivery of Justice, despite the aftermath of the #EndSARS protest on the Judiciary’s operations.

Miss Ajala, in her interaction with the State Chief Judge, Justice Kazeem Alogba, commended the State Judiciary for its efforts at making justice available to the populace and ensuring fair dispensation of justice for all regardless of status, religion or creed.

The ‘One-Day’ Governor, who was accompanied by other Runners-up in the competition during the visit, charged the Judiciary to uphold its integrity in the dispensation of justice, saying “Let integrity continue to be your watchword as you go about attending to numerous cases in the State”.

Earlier, the Hon. Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Kazeem Alogba, while welcoming the delegation to the Judiciary, applauded the originator of the ‘One-Day’ Governor describing it as a very laudable initiative that had stood the test of time.

Alogba extolled Ajala for demonstrating rare eloquence, determination among her peers and for standing out in the midst of others, imploring her and other winners of the Spelling Bee competition not to be complacent with the recognition accorded them by the State Government but rather remain steadfast and aim for greater accomplishments.

The visitation to key government officials, according to the Director-General, Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA), Mrs. Abiola Seriki-Ayeni, was informed by the need to motivate winners of the Spelling Bee and also encourage other students in public schools to aspire for excellence in their academic pursuits.

She said, “OEQA recognises the hard work that these pupils from public schools put in their academics, hence the need to reward them adequately”.

Seriki-Ayeni disclosed that apart from the privileges of meeting top government officials across the State, the Spelling Bee winner will equally be sent on a trip to Finland alongside other Runners-Up as part of the rewards for their hard work and dedication to their studies.

Members of the cabinet of the ‘One-Day’ Governor, who is a student of Lafiaji Senior High School, Lagos Island, include Miss Grace Ikhariale of TinCan Island Senior High School; Tolu Oluwatosin Akinbodewa of Iworo Ajido Senior Secondary School, Badagry; Miss Eunice Adedotun of Agbede Senior School, Ikorodu and Master Ekene Ezeunala of Meiran Community High School.

Recall that the former First Lady of Lagos State and the founder of New Era Foundation, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, who is currently representing Lagos Senatorial District at the National Assembly, initiated the Spelling Bee Competition during the tenure of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Governor of the State.

In line with his vision of supporting the course of standardizing the standard of education in Ibarapa and also, giving the hands of support to the diligent and indigent students across the zone, Dele Bajaj Foundation organises Scholarship Examination for the 2021 UTME applicants in Ibarapa North and Central local government areas. The exercise which witnessed over 500 students across the two local government areas was done in Three centers across the towns that constitute the two local governments.

Speaking after the exam, one of the students whose name is Oke Damilare expressed his gratitude to the foundation for their phylanthropic gesture and also urged him to extend the hand of phylanthrophy to higher institutions of learning to encourage those who have been wonderful in their course of study.

Mr Oke Wasiu Ayinde who’s the coordinator of the foundation’s UTME SCHOLARSHIP appreciated all the students and the members of the foundation for their dedication and commitment towards the goal of the foundation.

In his words, he says : “We appreciate all the students that turn out for the exercise. It’s expected that you all start seeing your results from next week and the next line of action would be sent to the qualifying 50 across board. I appreciate all the members of the foundation for their dedication and commitment towards getting this done. Likewise, my sincere gratitude to Mr Dele Bajaj for the platform. Let’s all continue to strive to better our immediate environment”

It’s gathered that 50 students who score highest from this exam would be given free jamb form with many encouraging prizes .

Ambassador Arapaja in pursuance of his ambition as the South West PDP Chairman, the ambition he tagged Unification Agenda. He visited the leadership and stakeholders of PDP in Osun State to seek for their supports.

In a press release made available to ODUDUWA NEWS signed by his Media and Publicity Assistant; Bamitale Ibrahim.

Prince Oyinlola welcomed Arapaja and his Entourage to Osun State, while appreciating all state stakeholders, who deemed it fit to attend the gathering.

In his speech, he prayed the reason for this August meeting to come to success, which is the Zonal Chairmanship ambition of Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja.

According to the former Governor who likened the current situation of PDP in Osun State to the story of the biblical Israelites and pray Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja should be the next Esther of the Israelites to save the party from th current hurdles.

He recalled how masses have benefited from people oriented projects he executived as a sitting Governor from 2003-2010 and that PDP Should be back and stronger so as to liberate people from shackle and manacle of oppression as inflicted by APC. My brother, Arapaja is a man of great repute that could always be trusted to produce world class result, he added.

Arapaja thanked all leaders and stakeholders of the State for the warm reception and specially appreciated the former Governor of the state; Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola for the leadership role he is playing and even the evergreen roles he played during the time of our late leader, Oloye Ariyibi Adedibu.

He also mentioned that he had learnt alot from the Former president of the nation, Baba Olusegun Obasanjo who s Prince Oyinlola’s mentor and father of all.

He talked about how PDP has been lacking behind in the zone, owning to how the party use to take a lead of having five States out of 6 states in the zone to having just one, which is not too good for the people. Apparently, no good development in the zone since our sister party take charge.

The Secretary-General of the Yoruba Council of Elders, Kunle Olajide, has said Yoruba activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, does not represent the Yoruba people in his call for secession.

Igboho recently declared that the South-West was no longer part of Nigeria, alleging marginalisation of the region and the poor situation of things in the country.

But speaking with TheCable, Olajide said Nigeria would be stronger if it remained as a unit, noting that the Yoruba people had invested so much in Nigeria’s formation and unity that it cannot consider secession.

He said: “It is his (Igboho’s) personal desire but the present circumstances in our nation do not favour and will not make it achievable, and the fact that Yorubas have invested so much in the unity of this country and the making of Nigeria. The tribe cannot choose to opt out without any adequate plans.

“I am not aware that the Yoruba nation or citizenship has given a mandate to anybody to desire their extinction from this country. So it is not a decision that can be taken by an individual or a group of individuals.”

At a meeting of all Yoruba groups held at the Western House, Parliament Buildings, Secretariat in Ibadan on Thursday, the leaders painted a grim picture of atrocities of Fulani herders in the South-West.

Similarly, some notable Yoruba leaders at the meeting suggested that June 12, 2021, should be chosen as a day to conduct a referendum among people in the South-West to decide whether to insist on restructuring or self-determination.

The meeting was themed: ‘The Paramountcy of Yoruba Unity in Tackling Insecurity Menace in Yorubaland.’

The meeting, convened by Victor Taiwo on behalf of Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, attracted several associations and groups from the South-West zone.

In his remarks, Akintoye restated that the issue of self-determination for the Yoruba nation was not negotiable.

The professor of History, who was represented by Hamzat, said: “The Yoruba nation has been admitted into the United Nations Development and Planning Organisation. Self-determination should not be misconstrued for separation. Our train for self-determination has left the station. Nothing can stop it.

“We must join hands together, we should form alliances. We are already in a promised land. We need to build consensus and mobilise our people for the struggle.”

In his opening address, the chairman of the event, Ambassador Yemi Farounbi, said: “In the past, they used to say Yoruba were lazy, but when they saw the exploits of Agbekoya, they knew that when Yoruba keep quiet, they are not fools.”

Also speaking, the Convener of the meeting, Taiwo, said: “Àsá is a small town in Yewaland of Ogun-State. A few weeks ago around 7.30 in the evening, there was a sudden invasion of the town by the Fulani bandits who summarily sacked the whole town with heavy gunshots.

“Those who could run for dear lives did so, and those who could not were either gunned down or slaughtered, after which they burnt their houses. Those who escaped are now refugees in the neighbouring town, falling into the Benin Republic, known as Egelu.

“Till today, they are unofficial refugees in the Benin Republic. I doubt if anybody would still be surprised at this movie-like story-line. This is the truth – right in our Ogun State here where we have a government-run by a governor. And yet we are helpless. This is a piece of the odious scenarios happening across Yorubaland today. Yes, it is that bad.”

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday expressed his Government’s commitment to quality education in the State, saying education will continue to be a major stake in the THEMES agenda of his administration in order to improve the learning outcome of students in public schools.

He said his government would continue to improve on the ambience of learning in public schools to bring out the best in students across the State.

Speaking on Friday while receiving the One day Governor, Miss Eniola Ajala, who is the winner of the 2018 New Era Spelling Bee Competition and her cabinet members at the Lagos House, Ikeja, Governor Sanwo-Olu said the competition is about excellence to encourage students and youth population in Lagos State.

Members of the cabinet of the One Day Governor, who is a student of Lafiaji Senior High School, Lagos Island were; Miss Grace Ikhariale of TinCan Island Senior High School, Tolu (Deputy Governor); Oluwatosin Akinbodewa of Iworo Ajido Senior Secondary School, Badagry (Speaker); Miss Eunice Adedotun of Agbede Senior School, Ikorodu (Commissioner for Education) and Master Ekene Ezeunala of Meiran Community High School (Chairman, House Committee on Education).

Governor Sanwo-Olu who commended the Ministry of Education as well the Office of Education Quality Assurance in the ministry for their efforts and tenacity in improving education sector, urged students in various schools in the State not to relent on their oars to be the best and be committed to reach their goals in life.

The Governor who applauded Ajala for demonstrating confidence, knowledge, eloquence and pride, admonished her and others to be steadfast and not to allow the little feats they got to get to their heads.

He promised to fulfill the requests made by the One Day Governor, among which were rewards for teachers, principals and infrastructural improvement in schools.

Governor Sanwo-Olu also appreciated former First Lady of Lagos State and the founder of New Era foundation, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, who is currently representing Lagos Senatorial District in the National Assembly, for initiating the Spelling Bee Competition.

He said the competition, which had started for the 20 years was not about race nor tribe but an excellence platform available to students of public schools in Lagos.

In her remarks, the One day governor while holding an extraordinary Exco meeting with the State Executive Council at the Exco Chamber with her cabinet members, thanked Governor Sanwo-Olu’s administration for the honour bestowed on the winners of the school competitions.

She commended Governor Sanwo-Olu’s administration THEMES agenda and how the efforts of the governor in handling the COVID-19 pandemic.

She enjoined students to be focused determined, prayerful and committed in order to overcome their challenges in life.

Ajala appealed to Governor Sanwo-Olu to provide more infrastructure in schools that produced winners of the competition, adding that her parents, who she commended for bringing her up properly, should be rewarded also by the Lagos State Government.

Speaking to journalists at the event, the Director General, Office of Education Quality Assurance, Abiola Seriki-Ayeni, said the winners of the Spelling Bee competition will be sponsored on a tour programme to Finland.

“Former First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu started the Spelling Bee Competition for public schools students and 20 years later the programme still exists; that says a lot about Lagos State Government. To prepare for the Spelling Bee Competition takes a lot; it takes perseverance, hardwork and consistency, and that is what we expect our students to be able to do to prepare them for the future.

“It is good to know that all the winners of the One Day Governor and Spelling Bee Competition have succeeded in their various areas. We have people that are now lawyers, Ph.D holders, medical doctors and professionals in other areas. We have those who are currently employed in Lagos State Government,” she said.

ODUDUWA NEWS has just gathered that the Peoples’ Democratic Party PDP has just revealed the names of candidates for Chairmanship and Vice Chairmanship positions in various Local Government in Oyo State.

This was contained in a statement sent to ODUDUWA NEWS today by the Secretary of the Party, Alhaji Wasiu Adeleke which reads in part:

“This is to inform the below successful PDP candidates in the forthcoming Local Government election in Oyo State to start preparing for documentations which will commence very soon.
1. Ibadan North WestChairman – Hon. Rahmon Olanrewaju AdepojuVice Chairman – Hon. Ganiy Abiodun Omotoso
2. Ibadan NorthChairman – Hon. Yusuf Shuaib OladayoVice Chairman – Hon. Waheed Adeniyi Akanbi
3.Ibadan South WestChairman – Hon. Kehinde Adeyemi AkandeVice Chairman – Hon Tajudeen Adigun
4.Ibadan South EastChairman – Hon. Emmanuel Oluwole AlawodeVice Chairman – Hon. Teslim Ogundeji
5. Ibadan North East Chairman – Hon. Ibrahim AkintayoVice Chairman – Hon. Mary Esiomor
6. IdoChairman – Hon. Sheriff AdeojoVice Chairman – Hon. Saka Fashola Abiona 
7. EgbedaChairman – Hon. Oyedele Sikiru SandaVice Chairman – Hon. Amos Olawoyin
8. Ona Ara Chairman – Hon. Musibaudeen SanusiVice Chairman – Hon. Kunle Balogun 
9. Oluyole Chairman – Hon. Popoola Settle Olaide Vice Chairman – Hon. Tunde Ayoade 
10. Lagelu Chairman – Hon. Kazeem Gbadamosi Vice Chairman – Abiodun Badmus

11. Akinyele Chairman – Hon. Taoreed Jimoh Adedigba Vice Chairman – Deacon Kayode Funso Peter
12. Atiba Chairman – Hon (Mrs) Kafilat Mojisola OlakojoVice Chairman – Oguntona Seun Olunloyo
13. AfijioChairman – Hon. Sunday Akindele OjoVice Chairman – Toyin Bukola Oyebamiji
14. Oyo West Chairman – Hon. Akeem Salami Babatunde Vice Chairman – Nureni Alade
15.Oyo East Chairman – Hon. Saheed ArowosayeVice Chairman – Bamise Alabi
16.Ogbomoso SouthChairman – Oyedokun Oyeniyi Timothy Vice Chairman – Olajide Isaac Adisa 
17.Ogbomoso NorthChairman – Akanji Kabir AyoadeVice Chairman – Adijat Aremu (Mrs) 
18.Oriire Chairman – Alabi Olateju MichealVice Chairman – Mrs. Lydia Bankole
19.Surulere Chairman – Hon. Isaiah Adegbite Vice Chairman – Morufu Gbadamosi 
20. OgooluwaChairman – Hon. Adesoye Seun Ojo Vice Chairman – Ajala Abraham Onaolapo
21. Iseyin Chairman – Hon. Mufutau Abilawon Vice Chairman – Fasasi Ajibola Raheem
22. Iwajowa Chairman – Jelili OyinloyeVice Chairman – Mr. Tajudeen Oluwafemi Bello
23.Kajola Chairman – Afolabi Adebayo SalimonuVice Chairman – Oyediran Gideon Bolanle 
24. Itesiwaju Chairman – Ojo Akintola Vice Chairman – Azeez Jimoh Olaniyi 
25. Saki East Chairman – Hon. Mrs Adeniran Rahmat Vice Chairman – Mr. Fatokun Emmanuel 
26. Saki West Chairman – Omirinde Sarafadeen Vice Chairman – Akinola. OLUGBENGA 
27.ATISBOChairman – Fasasi AdeagboVice Chairman – Ayoola Makanjuola Joel 
28.Irepo Chairman – Hon. Sulaiman Adeniran Lateef Vice Chairman – Oyetunji Joe
29.OorelopeChairman – Raheem Akeem Adepoju Vice Chairman – Atoyebi Ebenezer Durojaye
30.Olorunsogo Chairman – Akanni – Ika Julianah OluwakemiVice Chairman – Mutiu Badmus
31.Ibarapa East Chairman – Obalowo GbengaVice Chairman – Ojebola Idowu Yinusa
32.Ibarapa Central Chairman – Mr. Adedoyin Oloyede Adeoye Vice Chairman – Olasunsi Zaneb Folasade
33. Ibarapa NorthChairman – Lateef Adebare LawalVice Chairman – Balogun Amos Olatayo.

Thank you”.