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My Manifestos Is Designed To Develop Human Capacity And Infrastructure in Ifako Ijaiye LG, Says Hon. Saka Fafunmi

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Saka Fafunmi, former member, Lagos state House of Assembly, representing Ifako Ijaiye, has noted that he has all what its takes to run a successful and life-transforming government at the Local government, if he is elected chairman, Ifako Ijaiye Local government come 2023.

Honorable Saka Fafunmi stressed that having served as chairman, House Committee on Public Account of the entire 57 Local governments in the state where he has looked at the income and expenditure of Local government for four years, coupled with his exposure and knowledge, he indeed has a lot to bring to the table when its comes to effective governance in Ifako-Ijaiye Local government chairmanship position.

He added “my training, basically, I have a degree in Engineering, a degree in Law and a masters in Public Administration. I’m adequately prepared to hold any office”

About what he intends to do for the people of Ifako-Ijaiye, Fafunmi posited that he will focus on human capacity and infrastructure development in Ifako-Ijaiye, and look at the average needs of the people because as he can see, a lot of people are hungry and are not sure of their next meals. So, with this realization in our community, I promise to turn around the fortune of Ifako-Ijaiye and put a smile on people faces, if I’m elected chairman by God’s grace.

Speaking about his relationship with the members of the state Assembly, Hon. Saka maintained that his relationship with the members is healthy, and his local government has a leader in the person of Otunba Ogunusi, and other collegiate of 10 members. And about his political party, APC, he stated that he has a smooth relationship with the party members, saying in the last election, he enjoyed a tremendous support from the electorate in Ifako-Ijaiye as all the wards voted for him during the last election. He added that the party members are are equally committed and are working hard to ensure the development of the party, APC.

He recalled some of his laudable programs for his Local government when he was a member of the House. Hon. Fafunmi noted that when he was a lawmaker in the constituency 1 in Ifako-Ijaiye, he personally bought two American buses to convey students to schools. And that if he is elected chairman, he will upscale the program because at that period, i won’t be using my personal resources, but resources from the local government, which will be convenient to acquire more school buses for the students in our local government.

“I embarked on the program of making buses available to our students because I discovered that reckless Okada Riders were frequently knocking down students, and I know what I suffered when I was in primary school. So, if there is a way to alleviate the suffering of the people, make them feel covered, since the essence of governance is to meet the need of the people and protect them”

While speaking about quality leadership, Hon. Fafunmi disclosed that the people of Ifako-Ijaiye are clamoring for him to return to government to serve them. He remarked that he appreciates those calling on him to serve the good people of Ifako-Ijaiye, and that to a large extent has shown that the people are indeed do understand the importance of good governance because they know what I stand for which is good governance that is also sacrosanct and not negotiable in Ifako-Ijaiye. However, if we continue the way we are going, we are not heading in the right direction. I just wish the stakeholders will come together with a voice to achieve a common goal as the essence of local government is to compliment the effort of the state government.

He reiterated that his manifestos is designed to develop human capacity, develop infrastructure especially in the area of school to aid better learning environment for our students. Another major focus will be on health-Public Health Centres and the likes.
In fact, PHC will be located in all the wards for easy access, and to handle minor ailments instead of going to the general hospitals for such minor treatments.

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Breaking: Universities adopt 150 as cut-off mark for 2025/2026 admission and sets admission age at 16, Says Alausa

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Vice Chancellors of Universities in the country have adopted 150 as the minimum cut-off mark for 2025/2026 admission.

The decision was reached in a voice vote supervised by the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, on Tuesday at the ongoing policy meeting on admission in Abuja.

At the meeting, the minimum cut-off point for admission into polytechnics was pegged at 100, while the colleges of education and agriculture adopted 100 as the entry point.

Colleges of nursing adopted 140 as the entry point for admission

The Federal Government has formally set 16 years as the minimum age for admission into Nigeria’s tertiary institutions.

Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced this on Tuesday during the 2025 Policy Meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board held in Abuja.

Alausa, while declaring the meeting open, emphasised that the age benchmark is now official and non-negotiable. He warned that any admission carried out outside the Central Admissions Processing System would be considered illegal.

The minister further stated that heads of institutions found culpable of admission fraud or circumventing CAPS would be prosecuted in accordance with the law.

The annual policy meeting sets guidelines for the conduct of admissions into universities, polytechnics and colleges of education for the coming academic session

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“We’re Removing All Bottlenecks To Improve Food And Agric Production In Nigeria, Says Tinubu To Brazilian Leader”

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President Bola Tinubu on Saturday assured his Brazilian counterpart, Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva, that he is working to remove all bottlenecks hindering Nigeria’s agric sector boom, especially bureaucracy, which he said contributes to delays in realising the sector’s potential.

He said this will enable food sovereignty and export for the country in areas such as livestock production.

Tinubu said this in a bilateral meeting held at the Copacabana Forte with the Brazilian president and some members of both countries’ cabinets.

The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, revealed this in a statement he signed Saturday night titled ‘We’re Removing All Bottlenecks To Improve Food And Agric Production In Nigeria, Says President Tinubu To Brazilian Leader.’

“The President informed the Brazilian leader and delegation that Nigeria was already undergoing reforms to reposition the economy for global competitiveness, particularly in agriculture, where it already has a competitive advantage.

“Tinubu stated that all technicalities in agreements between the two countries will be streamlined and fast-tracked in trade, aviation, energy transition, food and agricultural development, mining, and natural resources exploration”, the statement partly read.

He added that Brazil’s research and development services had been exemplary for most countries, with the country rated as one of the highest producers of food and agricultural products.

“On livestock farming, Tinubu highlighted the efforts of his administration to boost investments in poultry, cattle rearing, and fisheries, adding that the blue economy also holds potential for long-term partnerships between Nigeria and Brazil. He argued that Nigeria was ready for a strong partnership and immediate action to stimulate food production.

“The President said the subnationals have a pivotal role in food and animal production in Nigeria by complementing the federal government’s efforts to use agriculture as a significant source of employment and resource mobilisation. Lula assured that all agreements with Nigeria would be regularised, and the MOUs would be updated and signed without delay during President Tinubu’s next visit.

“He noted that the lingering bureaucracy between the two countries must be removed to achieve quick results, adding that Brazil’s research and development institutions will collaborate with Nigeria to enhance livestock farming. The Minister of Agriculture, Senator Abubakar Kyari, revealed that Tinubu had consistently insisted on food security for Nigeria, and the mandate would be actualised through local and global partnerships. He added that Nigeria already had a competitive advantage in fertiliser production that could easily be enhanced, “he said.

The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, highlighted three areas of partnership with Brazil, including health and disease management, sanitary services, and research into genetic materials and new breeds.

The governors of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia; Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun; Niger State, Mohammed Umar Bago; Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori; and Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, attended the bilateral meeting.

The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, said that the sub-nationals would support the federal government’s framework to revamp the agricultural sector.

Abiodun noted that both leaders’ decision to include a business forum during President Tinubu’s state visit to the country will inject fresh ideas and resources, enabling quick results in turning around Nigeria’s agricultural sector.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, and the Director General of the National Intelligence Agency, Mohammed Mohammed, also participated in the bilateral meeting.

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BREAKING: Tinubu signs Tax Reform bills into law

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the four tax reform bills into law.

President Tinubu signed the law in his office at the State House, Abuja, on Thursday, in the presence of relevant stakeholders from across the arms of government.

The new laws include the Nigerian Tax Law, the Nigerian Tax Administration Law, the National Revenue Service (Establishment) Law and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Law.

Earlier on Thursday, President Tinubu had explained that the laws would be unifying Nigeria’s fragmented tax system, removing redundant overlaps, boosting investor confidence, enhancing transparency, and promoting coordinated efforts across all levels.

He also described the legislation as a clear departure from previous policies, emphasising that the reforms are designed to ease the burden on working families, small businesses, and low-income earners while eliminating inefficiencies that have long plagued Nigeria’s fiscal structure.

On his verified X handle @officialABAT, the President had said that the new tax laws form the groundwork for the Nigeria of tomorrow, focused on unlocking opportunities for all.

 

“We are also building a framework for the Nigeria of tomorrow-leaner, fairer and laser-focused on unlocking opportunities for all.”

 

The Nigerian Leader explained that with the new tax reform laws, the Bola Tinubu-led Administration is now laying the foundation for a tax regime that is fair, transparent and fit for a modern, ambitious Nigeria.

“These reforms go beyond streamlining tax codes. They deliver the first major, pro-people tax cuts in a generation, targeted relief for low-income earners, small businesses, and families working hard to make ends meet.

“For too long, our tax system has been a patchwork-complex, inequitable, and burdensome. It has weighed down the vulnerable and shielded inefficiency. That era ends today.

“We are laying a foundation for a tax regime that is fair, transparent and fit for a modern, ambitious Nigeria. A tax regime that rewards enterprise, protects the vulnerable, and mobilises revenue without punishing productivity”, he said.

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