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Lagos Govt plans 3004 housing units by end of year 2020 – Sanwo-Olu affirms

Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has declared his commitment towards making befitting accommodation available to Lagosians, through pragmatic models that will incorporate private sector partnership, encourage local content and cut costs while also creating employment.

Sanwo-Olu, who made this known on Monday at the Adeyemi-Bero Auditorium, Secretariat, Alausa, during the World Habitat Day celebration themed: “Housing for All: A Better Urban Future”, stated that the thrust of this year’s event is a major policy objective of the fourth pillar of the present administration’s T.H.E.M.E.S agenda which is, Making Lagos a 21st Century Economy.

According to him, “The current and projected future population of Lagos State presents huge opportunities for investors in the housing sector and a compelling need for urban renewal”.

The Governor, speaking through his Deputy, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, noted that the pact with Lagosians as contained in the T.H.E.M.E.S Agenda is to ensure a significant reduction in the housing deficit, through the provision of affordable and decent housing, as well as to deepen the commitment to a Greater Lagos by advancing towards an enduring urban future founded on good, spatial and sectoral planning.

To accelerate the realisation of this objective, he stated that the current administration had returned the State to the National Housing Fund and appointed the Lagos Building Investment Company (LBIC) PLC as the sole mortgage provider to facilitate a reduction in the housing deficit in Lagos State.

He declared that the total housing stock in the State, by the end of this year, would have increased by 3004 units with the completion and delivery of additional seven housing schemes, comprising 2,268 units, as the government had completed and commissioned within the last 16 months, a number of housing schemes including Lateef Kayode Housing Estate, Igando; Courtland Villas, Lekki and Lekki Apartments, Ikate Elegushi.

He averred that the State remains committed to the full implementation of the rent-to-own policy aimed at achieving the objective of making housing affordable and accessible to low-income Lagosians, under which 1303 Lagosians had become homeowners in Oba Adeboruwa, Lateef Jakande and Epe Housing Schemes.

Earlier, the Honourable Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako remarked that the Lagos State Government has a clear understanding and remarkable acceptance of the multidimensional and complex nature of housing and is matching up to its successful delivery in cost-efficient, pragmatic and innovative manner.

He added that the State had evolved, institutionalised and implemented specific Policy Reforms and Initiatives that would continue to facilitate the achievement of the making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable, in line with the dictates of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 11.

Salako maintained that the State had accorded urban planning and development the deserved attention as avenues for improving the physical environment of Lagos State and the living conditions of its people.

He revealed that the State Government has extended Planning Permits to Non-Schemed Areas by providing Development Guide Plans for Excised Villages to ensure orderly and sustainable development, stressing that the Government has also ensured wider coverage of Physical Planning and Urban Development Control to areas that were hitherto placed under embargo such as Ajido Badagry (Recently Released Military Acquisition), FAAN Acquisition, Isolo, LASU Acquisition, Ojo and Isashi Waterworks Acquisition, among others.

The Chairman, Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Physical Planning and Urban Development, Mr. Nureni Ayinde Akinsanya gave an assurance that the legislature will continue to give the necessary support to move the State forward, while Chairman of the Committee on Housing, Mr. Bisi Yusuf solicited for an inter-agency collaboration for the delivery of housing for all.

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Barrister Bisola Ajayi was kidnapped by gunmen – Police

The Rivers State Police Command has revealed that a female lawyer, Ms. Bisola Ajayi, was kidnapped yesterday by gunmen at Rumuokurusi, Port Harcourt, Rivers.

The 25-year-old female lawyer was on Saturday intercepted by the gunmen, who seized and dragged her into their vehicle along Woji street while she was trying to enter her apartment.

A source from the family said the incident occurred between 8:30 pm to 9 pm.

The lawyer who graduated from the Faculty of Law, from the University of Lagos, UNILAG was reportedly taken away in a white Toyota Venza in Rumukurushi, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

It was gathered that the gunmen was spotted with military paraphernalia.

The gunmen were said to have followed Bisola to her house where she was kidnapped.

Confirming the incident, spokesman of the police command in Rivers State, SP Nnamdi Omoni, assured that the command has put in machinery for her speedy rescue from her abductors.

Her abduction is said to have sent shivers down the spine of many residents in the area as this is coming at a time when the youths of the country are trying to deal with the menace of SARS officials and other ills bedeviling the society.

Persons who have ‪information on her whereabouts are asked to call 08114490934.

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Ondo 2020: 11 political parties form alliance with PDP ahead of Saturday’s guber poll

OduduwaNews has just gathered that 11 political parties have formed alliance with Peoples’ Democratic Party PDP to support Eyitayo Jegede in the governorship election election slated to hold on Saturday.

The parties included Accord Party, Social Democratic Party, African Democratic Party, Action Alliance, African Action Congress, and All Peoples Grand Alliance

Others are New Nigeria Peoples Party, National Redemption Movement, All Progressives Movement, All Peoples Party, and Young Peoples Party.

The chairmen of the concerned political parties converged on PDP secretariat in Akure, the state capital on Monday to jointly sign a statement for their action.

Speaking on behalf of the chairmen, Mr Dele Ogunbameru, who is SDP’s state Chairman, said the decision was made to ensure that the ruling All Progressives Congress was defeated in the election.

He said, “The political parties participating in Ondo 2020 governorship election in Ondo State have resolved to support the PDP candidate, Eyitayo Jegede, for the poll. We are committed to good governance in Ondo State, which we believe can only be offered by the PDP at this present austere period.

“There is no gainsaying that the present political leadership in Ondo State can best be described as nothing but a calamity in the face of things. This collaboration is an organised effort to save Ondo State from the political quagmire and the undesirable socioeconomic predicament of our people.

“The political party leaders, therefore, resolved to work as a team in tandem with the PDP’s well-captured manifesto for the welfare of the good people of Ondo State.”

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JUST IN: Youths stage rally to seek for free, fair, violence free election in Ondo State

OduduwaNews has just confirmed that some youths are currently staging a peaceful rally in Akure, Ondo State calling on President Buhari and the Independent National Electoral Commission to ensure the conduct of free, fair and violence free election slated to hold on Saturday, October 10th, 2020.

The rally which kickstarted at Adesida, Oja Oba axis of Ondo State witnessed large turn out of youths carrying placards with various inscriptions.

In the past few weeks, Ondo State has been witnessing series of politicking, character assassinations by the political players in the forthcoming election. It was reported last week that the members of ruling Political party, All Progressives Congress and the opposition, Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP engaged themselves in free-for-all that resulted in some people sustaining injuries.

In the meantime, the Nigerian Police Force has warned the political actors in the forthcoming election to sheathe their swords as any act capabling of threatening the peace of the State shall be meted with stiff resistance and that anybody caught formenting trouble will be arrested and prosecuted with immediate effect.

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#WorldTeachersDay: We will continue to provide enabling environment for the teachers – Oyo SUBEB

Oyo State Government has said that it will continue to provide enabling environment for teachers to thrive in Oyo State.

The Government also said it would ensure uninterrupted payment of allowances to teachers, while it initiates benefitting trainings for teachers.

This was contained in a statement signed by Media aide to the Chairman, Michael Ogunsina released to the newsmen today.

The Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Adeniran said this on behalf of the Governor, during the World Teachers’ Day Celebration.

He also said the State Government would not rest on its oars in providing incentives to teachers, especially in the rural areas to encourage young talents to join the teaching profession.

“Teachers are one of the most influential forces for equity, access and quality in education. Engr. Seyi Makinde’s administration places much emphasis on human capital development.

“We will give more attention to training and re-training of teachers in order to enhance their capacities for effective service delivery,” he said.

Adeniran also assured teachers that the State Government is progressively addressing some of the fundamental issues of teachers and education in the state.

He added that, to revitalise the sector, there was a need to unleash potentials for socio-economic development.

He noted that revitalising the sector had given rise to the training and re-training of teachers, adding that the process would be extended to teachers in the rural areas.

He also commended the efforts of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, Association of Primary School Head Teachers and other bodies who pursue teachers’ professionalism in a bid to strengthen teacher quality.

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PHOTOS: NUT, SUBEB, Govs, Banks, MTN, others celebrate World Teachers Day

Thank you to all teachers who have made a difference, imparting knowledge and instilling discipline in young minds. Happy #WorldTeachersDay. Tag a teacher to show appreciation, said

Nigerian Union of Teachers NUT has extended its congratulatory message to all teachers in Nigeria by appealing to them to be steadfast and make nation building as well patriotism their watch words in the course of discharging their duties.

Lagos State also joined in celebrating world teachers day.

Wema bank, First Bank among others also joined in celebrating World Teachers Day.

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Lanlehin is mischievous, Oyo ADC got 3 commissioner slots – Oyo PDP

Oyo state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has cautioned former lawmaker, Senator Olufemi Lanlehin, against blackmailing Governor Seyi Makinde to gain political sympathy from the masses.

The ruling party made this known in a statement signed by its state publicity secretary, Engr Akeem Olatunji, and made available to newsmen on Sunday.

The party explained that two core hallmarks of the Seyi Makinde led government is integrity and purposeful leadership which has trickled down to all facets of life and rapid development in the state.

According to the statement, governor Makinde has fulfilled his obligation to the coalition pact in the spirit of truth which include the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

The ruling party noted that Makinde’s obligation to the coalition should not be mistaken for agreement with Senator Lanlehin as an individual but with ADC as a political party in the coalition.

The party added that there were other notable leaders in ADC as at time the coalition pact was formed including Chief Michael Koleosho, Senator Monsurat Sunmonu, former Oyo Deputy Governor and Nigeria’s Ambassador Dr Taofeek Arapaja, former Oyo SSG Chief Olayiwola Olakojo and other leaders.

The statement further revealed that Lanlehin’s continued bitterness and political miscalculation could not in any way be attributed to Governor Makinde stressing that the governor is a PDP from PDP and the only thing he shares in common with ADC was the agreement.

The statement wondered why Lanlehin would expect Makinde to be interested or participate in happenings in ADC leading to Lanlehin’s miscalculation and eventual political loss.

The statement reads in part: “Oyo state PDP is appalled by Senator Olufemi Lanlehin’s statement on Governor Makinde in his advice to People of Ondo state towards their forthcoming guber election where Senator Lanlehin continued to take out his political frustration on Governor Makinde who is well reputed for honesty, integrity and purposeful leadership.

“Lanlehin at his level in politics should know better and understand that politics is a game of scheming and calculation so, if his miscalculation has cost him relevance in ADC leading to eventual migration back to a party he left over six years ago, how is that Governor Makinde’s doing?.

“Senator Lanlehin as well as other notable leaders in ADC on behalf of their various supporters and followers entered into the coalition pact and no fewer than 3 persons i.e Dr Wasiu Olatunbosun as commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Hon Adeniyi Adebisi as Commissioner for Commerce, and Barrister Seun Ashamu as Commissioner for Energy, from ADC extraction are all currently serving commissioners in the present government.

Other appointees into top offices from ADC by Governor Makinde include Chairman Oyo State House of Assembly Service Commission, Rt Hon Wasiu Musah, Chairman Oyo State Housing Corporation, Chief Bayo Lawal, Special Adviser to the Governor on Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters,. Asiwaju Yemi Aderibigbe, Special Adviser to the Governor on Culture and Tourism, Hon Akeem Ige.

“We like to emphasize that there is no amount of blackmail that can downplay the soaring reputation of Governor Makinde as a man of his words who is daily providing purposeful leadership in and out of government to the admiration of the good people of Oyo state.

“It is of credible note that the soaring reputation of Governor Makinde transcends the shores of Oyo state and cuts across the entire south west region and Nigeria as a whole which was evident in the landslide victory in Edo state where the governor joined his colleagues to deliver the oil rich state to the PDP.

“Governor Makinde’s reputation has continued to create huge confidence in the minds of the good people of Ondo state which has been evident in the clamour for Barrister Eyitayo Jegede of PDP to take over reins of leadership as the incoming governor of the sunshine state.

“Nigeria’s politics has outgrown the era of using false propaganda and cheap blackmail to gain political sympathy, we urge Senator Lanlehin to focus his energy on rebuilding his dwindling political relevance rather than attaching his political misfortune to a high soaring governor reputed for personal dignity and integrity.

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INVESTIGATION: Why is Ibadan dirty? Moniya dumpsite among others need urgent attention

OduduwaNews has gathered some facts on some of the reasons why Ibadan is littered with refuse. This contained in an INVESTIGATION carried out by our correspondent to ascertain the facts behind the reason why the city of Ibadan is dirty. It should be recalled that recently, Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde announced the termination of appointment of members of the Board of Oyo State Waste Management Authority.

In this INTERVIEW carried out at Moniya refuse dumpsite, it was revealed that Seyi Makinde led-administration needs to be proactive and pragmatic in the course of making entire Oyo State a clean and dirty-free city.

It was ascertained that the drivers of refuse collection vehicles as well as the people living around Moniya dumpsite are at the receiving end and most of them are counting losses on a daily basis due to inability of Oyo Waste Management Authority to clear the dumpsite and reorganize it to enable smooth passage of refuse collection vehicles obstructed by excessive and unorganized wastes scattered all over the place.

OduduwaNews crew visited the dumpsite yesterday and interviewed some of the drivers of refuse collection vehicles seen at the axis.

One of the drivers who spoke on the condition of anonymity said, the Moniya dumpsite has been neglected by government. He said there are two dumpsites he has knowledge about, the one in Akanran area which is reserved for the government’s refuse collection vehicles used to offload waste products on the roads while the other one which is Moniya dumpsite reserved for the private refuse disposal contractors. He said he was so sad that having paid his dues upon request, the Moniya dumpsite is completely tattered and in bad condition that poses health hazard to the people working there as well as the people living in the environment.

He stated further that the Moniya dumpsite is totally filled up with refuse and some of the waste products are currently finding their ways back to the city and are littered on the nearby roadside when the space at the dumpsite has been occupied leaving some vehicles stranded with nowhere to go. He said citizens have been mounting pressure on them to come and carry their waste products but they couldn’t yield to their requests due to the fact that some of the refuse they have carried to Moniya dumpsite for the past three days are still hanging on the road leading to the main dumpsite awaiting evacuation. He said, their plights can only be addressed if government can provide CATERPILLAR at the place to clear the dumpsite for proper expansion.

A driver identified himself as Adeyemi Adebiyi in his words said, they are facing alot of difficulties at the dumpsite particularly this time of raining season where they have been finding it difficult to offload refuse. He said, if government can provide CATERPILLAR at Moniya dumpsite to clear the site and make it motorable to any incoming refuse collection vehicle, the lamentation of the citizens of Ibadan about the state of dirtiness in the city will be a thing of the past.

OduduwaNews could ascertain the fact that the Moniya dumpsite needs urgent attention by the government as the site is filled up and the road leading to the dumpsite is not motorable which leads to some refuse collection vehicles to be stuck along the road and unable to offload their refuse causing unnecessary pile up of waste products laden in the vehicles.

Another driver of waste disposal vehicle who also spoke on the condition of anonymity said, they are calling on Governor Seyi Makinde to come to their aide as Oyo citizens are lamenting and decrying their inability to work at optimal level due to their vehicles laden with refuse but stranded at Moniya dumpsite for several days which has also dealt a deadly blow to their source of livelihoods when refuse disposal that supposed to last hours now taking days to be disposed. He said there is need for government to come and inspect the state of Moniya dumpsite and have on-spot assessment of what they are passing through.

In the words of Alayo Oloyede, he thanked the Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde for all his efforts in ensuring that the dividends of democracy trickled down to the people of Oyo State. He said, he understands that it is not easy to be a leader as many requests will be on his table demanding attention. He however called the attention of Governor Seyi Makinde to prioritize a very critical sector which is the environment sector they are dealing with. He said whatever government is doing without putting the environment sector into consideration may witness a setback due to the multiplier effect of hygienic environment on general well-being and health status of the populace as well as economic development as the saying that ‘health is wealth’.

In the words of one of representatives of the government at the dumpsite who is a civil servant at Oyo Waste Management Authority who also spoke on the condition of anonymity said, he had lodged complaints on the condition of Moniya dumpsite to his superiors but yet to get positive response. He also used the occasion to join the private contractors to call on government to expedite action in giving life back to Moniya dumpsite to accommodate large refuse disposal.

Our correspondent also spoke to some of the contractors contracted by the government to manage the dumpsite. The contractors unanimously spoke on the bad state of Moniya dumpsite and that on several occasions they would have to contribute money themselves to clear the site and expand it to allow vehicular movement of waste products to the site. They said, there is little they can do with government property but they had to swing to action to do the little they could do when it dawned on them that the government had left them alone to carry their cross.

They therefore appealed to the governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde to provide CATERPILLAR at the dumpsite to evacuate some of the refuse blocking the main entrance to the dumpsite as well as clearing the site to be motorable to waste disposal vehicles as doing so will enable them to speed up their action in offloading refuse in various neighborhoods across the State and complement the efforts of the government in making Oyo State one of the cleanest cities in Nigeria.

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INVESTIGATION: Why Ibadan is dirty? Moniya dumpsite among others need urgent attention

INVESTIGATION: Why Ibadan in the throes of refuse heaps? Moniya dumpsite among others need urgent attention

OduduwaNews has gathered some facts on some of the reasons why Ibadan is littered with refuse. This contained in an INVESTIGATION carried out by our correspondent to ascertain the facts behind the reason why the city of Ibadan is dirty. It should be recalled that recently, Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde announced the termination of appointment of members of the Board of Oyo State Waste Management Authority.

In this INTERVIEW carried out at Moniya refuse dumpsite, it was revealed that Seyi Makinde led-administration needs to be proactive and pragmatic in the course of making entire Oyo State a clean and dirty-free city.

It was ascertained that the drivers of refuse collection vehicles as well as the people living around Moniya dumpsite are at the receiving end and most of them are counting losses on a daily basis due to inability of Oyo Waste Management Authority to clear the dumpsite and reorganize it to enable smooth passage of refuse collection vehicles obstructed by excessive and unorganized wastes scattered all over the place.

OduduwaNews crew visited the dumpsite yesterday and interviewed some of the drivers of refuse collection vehicles seen at the axis.

One of the drivers who spoke on the condition of anonymity said, the Moniya dumpsite has been neglected by government. He said there are two dumpsites he has knowledge about, the one in Akanran area which is reserved for the government’s refuse collection vehicles used to offload waste products on the roads while the other one which is Moniya dumpsite reserved for the private refuse disposal contractors. He said he was so sad that having paid his dues upon request, the Moniya dumpsite is completely tattered and in bad condition that poses health hazard to the people working there as well as the people living in the environment.

He stated further that the Moniya dumpsite is totally filled up with refuse and some of the waste products are currently finding their ways back to the city and are littered on the nearby roadside when the space at the dumpsite has been occupied leaving some vehicles stranded with nowhere to go. He said citizens have been mounting pressure on them to come and carry their waste products but they couldn’t yield to their requests due to the fact that some of the refuse they have carried to Moniya dumpsite for the past three days are still hanging on the road leading to the main dumpsite awaiting evacuation. He said, their plights can only be addressed if government can provide CATERPILLAR at the place to clear the dumpsite for proper expansion.

A driver identified himself as Adeyemi Adebiyi in his words said, they are facing alot of difficulties at the dumpsite particularly this time of raining season where they have been finding it difficult to offload refuse. He said, if government can provide CATERPILLAR at Moniya dumpsite to clear the site and make it motorable to any incoming refuse collection vehicle, the lamentation of the citizens of Ibadan about the state of dirtiness in the city will be a thing of the past.

OduduwaNews could ascertain the fact that the Moniya dumpsite needs urgent attention by the government as the site is filled up and the road leading to the dumpsite is not motorable which leads to some refuse collection vehicles to be stuck along the road and unable to offload their refuse causing unnecessary pile up of waste products laden in the vehicles.

Another driver of waste disposal vehicle who also spoke on the condition of anonymity said, they are calling on Governor Seyi Makinde to come to their aide as Oyo citizens are lamenting and decrying their inability to work at optimal level due to their vehicles laden with refuse but stranded at Moniya dumpsite for several days which has also dealt a deadly blow to their source of livelihoods when refuse disposal that supposed to last hours now taking days to be disposed. He said there is need for government to come and inspect the state of Moniya dumpsite and have on-spot assessment of what they are passing through.

In the words of Alayo Oloyede, he thanked the Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde for all his efforts in ensuring that the dividends of democracy trickled down to the people of Oyo State. He said, he understands that it is not easy to be a leader as many requests will be on his table demanding attention. He however called the attention of Governor Seyi Makinde to prioritize a very critical sector which is the environment sector they are dealing with. He said whatever government is doing without putting the environment sector into consideration may witness a setback due to the multiplier effect of hygienic environment on general well-being and health status of the populace as well as economic development as the saying that ‘health is wealth’.

In the words of one of representatives of the government at the dumpsite who is a civil servant at Oyo Waste Management Authority who also spoke on the condition of anonymity said, he had lodged complaints on the condition of Moniya dumpsite to his superiors but yet to get positive response. He also used the occasion to join the private contractors to call on government to expedite action in giving life back to Moniya dumpsite to accommodate large refuse disposal.

Our correspondent also spoke to some of the contractors contracted by the government to manage the dumpsite. The contractors unanimously spoke on the bad state of Moniya dumpsite and that on several occasions they would have to contribute money themselves to clear the site and expand it to allow vehicular movement of waste products to the site. They said, there is little they can do with government property but they had to swing to action to do the little they could do when it dawned on them that the government had left them alone to carry their cross.

They therefore appealed to the governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde to provide CATERPILLAR at the dumpsite to evacuate some of the refuse blocking the main entrance to the dumpsite as well as clearing the site to be motorable to waste disposal vehicles as doing so will enable them to speed up their action in offloading refuse in various neighborhoods across the State and complement the efforts of the government in making Oyo State one of the cleanest cities in Nigeria.

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Failure to restructure Nigeria will lead to break up – Adeboye

Pastor Enoch Adeboye has revealed via his Twitter handle that a break up of Nigeria is imminent if the country is not restructured as soon as possible.

He told his audience that the federal government must find a lasting solution to secession agitations and its economic challenges by restructuring the country. According to the cleric, the restructuring must be done as soon as possible to prevent a breakup of the various socio-ethnic components that make up Nigeria.

He advocated for a system of government that is 100% Nigerian and unique to citizens of the country. Adeboye said: “Why can’t we have a system of government that will create what I will call the United States of Nigeria? Let me explain. We all know that we must restructure. It is either we restructure or we break, you don’t have to be a prophet to know that one. That is certain – restructure or we break up. “Now, we don’t want to break up, God forbid. In restructuring, why don’t we have a Nigerian kind of democracy? At the federal level, why don’t we have a President and a Prime Minister?

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