politics
Silent Achiever’s : TEN REASONS WHY GOVERNOR SANWO-OLU SHOULD BE REELECTED
Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwoolu BOS, The Okepopo born Administrator is a silent achiever, who believes that service delivery is the fundamental purpose of governance.
Here are ten caches of the projects he either inherited or initiated that he has completed, or are at various stages of completion.
This signature projects, all part of the THEME agenda, are pivotal in the drive towards making Lagos’ Megacity status a certainty.
1. THE BLUE LINE LIGHT RAIL.
From CMS on the Marina to Okokomaiko on the Badagry Cross boarder highway, The Blue line light rail is projected to move an estimated 500,00 commuters a day, equivalent of 15 million Commuters every month when fully operational. With stations constructed at Okokomaiko, LASU, Volks, Trade Fair, Alakija, Festac, Mile 2,Alaba, Iganmu National Theater and the Marina.
2. THE RED LINE RAIL.
From Iddo to Alagbado, the Red Line is easily the most ambitious mass transit system in this part of the world. Projected to move one million commuters everyday, which is equivalent if 30 million passengers a month, with stations, some of which are elevated, at Marina, Ebutte Ero, Iddo, Oyinbo, Elite Meta, Yaba, Mushin, Oshodi, Ikeja, MMA , Agege, Iju and Agbado.
3. LAGOS RICE MILL, IMOTA.
Undoubtedly the biggest rice mill in Sub-Saharan Africa and the eighth biggest in the world, The LRM is not only a major component in the food chain, but with the ability to employ thousands of people and provides hundreds of thousands of jobs for the support industry, makes it the hub that will drive development and real estate in that part of the state.
4. ROADS, FLYOVER AND BRIDGES
Because Lagos is one giant construction site, people tend to take for granted that some projects have always been there. But the Pen Cinema flyover, the Ikeja along flyover and the attendant expansion of the Obafemi Awolowo way, the Ojota-Opebi Link Bridge, the Underpass at Odo Iya Alaro, the expansion of the Executive Expressway, all inherited or started by this government, are either completed or at various stages of completion.
All these are complemented with new bus stop shelters constructed with CCTV video feeds for monitoring.
The fourth Mainland Bridge is of course, a whole chapter by itself.
5. BUSES, FERRIES AND RIDES.
The Sanwoolu-Hamzat Administration invested not only on critical transport infrastructure but also provided the tools for mass movement on our roads. With 600 busses injected to the road transit system, a robust Lagride initiative for the cab hailing crowd, , and dozens of ferries for the waterways, the administration is providing options for moving around the state in relative ease and comfort.
There are also integrated Control and Monitoring Centers of the Waterways via MS radio, Ship trackers and CCTV video feeds.
6. HEALTH AS WEALTH
Apart from the massive upgrade of LASU THE and other General Hospitals in the State, there are also specialized facilities built across the zones. There’s 110 bed Maternity and children Center at Etim Osa, in Badagry,, Epe. 149 bed center at Alimosho, and the cherry on top is the 150 bed center at the largest maternity and Children Hospital in Africa, The Massey Street Children Hospital, which now has an ultra modern Fit for Purpose Pediatric Service.
There also a 1500 bed psychiatric hospital and rehabilitation center at Ejire in Kentucky, as well a Floating Clinic equipped with sterilization unit, oxygen bottle and first aid.
7. EDUCATION
To modernize the learning environment at all levels of the education sector, the administration embarked on a massive school projects intervention. 1,097 projects were undertaken and 87, 000 single-deck composite furniture was delivered to schools across the state.
To provide quality manpower for the state in particular and the larger society, the government upgraded the Lagos State Polytechnic to a University of Technology, as well as the College of Education to a University of Education.
3000 teachers were also employed while 135,445 pupils were nourished every weekday through the 976 school feeding program. While LASU’s conversion to a residential university also means the construction of 8,272 bed spaces through the PPP template.
1,058 students are on scholarship while 4, 641 students are Bursary beneficiaries of this administration.
8. HOUSING AND SHELTER
The government’s intervention in the provision of shelter has led to massive construction of houses across the State. .Ilupeju, Lekki, Iporin Badagry, Ikorodu, and Ogba serve as the first phase and the Housing program needs is expanded to the parts of the state.
9. YOUTH EMPOWERMENT
Apart from the structured support system for the youth and their aspirations, the state government also ensured an expanded bracket for start up as well as providing critical intervention and support for their upward mobility.
280 youths were trained for global certification in Solar farm Construction, 720 were trained in Enterpreneurship based mentoring, 150 small scale business owners were also trained while 21,262 reside, mostly the youth, benefitted from the 1st,2nd and 3rd trenches of the conditional cash transfer payment exercise.
10. A MAN WITHOUT AIRS.
The first thing Mr. Sanwoolu dropped when he resumed office was to drop the His Excellency as a title.
Not only is he extremely humble, he has displayed an uncommon touch by leading from the front. During the Covid 19 pandemic, he was not only in the forefront as the Situation Commander, but still kept working even when it was obvious he was exposing himself to clear and present danger.
He understands that as a Governor of a cosmopolitan state, he cannot afford to ignore the need of every Lagosian, either those with an ancenstrial ties or those sojourning for economic survival.
A vote for the Sanwoolu – Hamzat ticket is a vote for continuity. A vote for focused leadership, and a vote for undated competence.
politics
2027 Election: Preserve Your Reputation as a Statesman — Oshiomhole Advises Jonathan, Says Only Your Enemies Want You to Contest
Former Edo State governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has advised former President Goodluck Jonathan against yielding to pressure to contest the 2027 presidential election, warning that doing so would damage his legacy.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Oshiomhole said that only those who do not wish Jonathan well would encourage him to return to the political arena, adding that the All Progressives Congress (APC) would easily defeat him if he chose to run.
“How can Jonathan be a threat? We defeated him before when PDP was truly PDP,” Oshiomhole said.
“If a man had PDP at its best, at its peak, and he was defeated, I think only his enemy will push him to go into election.”
The former APC national chairman advised Jonathan to preserve his reputation as a statesman and avoid a return that could erode the respect he earned after conceding defeat in 2015.
“If I were able to advise him, I will say, Sir, maintain this status. You governed for eight years, you don’t have to govern for nine,” Oshiomhole said.
According to Oshiomhole, Jonathan “has managed to demonstrate that out of power, you can be relevant and at peace.”
He praised Jonathan’s historic concession speech in 2015, describing it as one of his most admirable legacies.
“Looking at how he ascended to that office, if I were him, I will spend the end of my life trying to find relevance, which he has already found, and speaking because that conceding defeat, and that is memorable quote about my blood, sorry, blood of a Nigerian is not worth my ambition, he should just allow those legacies to be,” he said.
Oshiomhole further argued that Jonathan’s political base in the South-South had weakened since his departure from office, making a comeback unrealistic.
“We will defeat him flatly if he comes out because now the South-South is no longer PDP. So where is he going to start from?” he asked.
Jonathan, who was the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), lost the 2015 presidential election to the late Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara has sacked all commissioners and other appointees administration affected by the Supreme Court’s judgement.
The Governor announced the decision during a valedictory session he organised for his cabinet to mark the 65th Independence Anniversary on Wednesday.
A statement by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Nelson Chukwudi, confirmed that during the event, which held in Government House, on Wednesday, Fubara relieved all the commissioners and other public officers affected by the Supreme Court’s judgement of their appointments.
The Governor called on all stakeholders to work with President Bola Tinubu in building a peaceful, secured and prosperous country.
He also thanked members of his cabinet for their services and contributions to the development of the state in the last two years..
“He called on all Nigerians to work together with Mr President to build a peaceful, secure and prosperous country and a brighter future for all,” the statement said.
The Governor also reiterated commitment to serve the State with renewed vigor and thanked all citizens for their support, and wished all Nigerians a happy Independence anniversary.
The Court, while recognising the 27-member Assembly led by Speaker Martins Amaewhule as the only authentic legislative arm of government, nullified all legislative decisions made in favour of Fubara during the crisis including the passage of budgets; screening and confirmations of commissioners and other public officers holders.
It was gathered that over 19 of Fubara’s commissioners, whose appointments were screened and confirmed by Oko-Jumbo were affected by the Supreme Court’s judgement.
The judgement rendered the appointment of Iboroma Dagogo, SAN, who was screened and confirmed as the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice invalid.
Other commissioners affected by the judgement are Charles O. Beke, Collins Onunwo, Solomon Eke, Peter Medee, Elloka Tasie-Amadi, Basoene Joshua Benibo, Tambari Sydney Gbara and Ovy Orluideye Chinendum Chukwuma.
Also, Illamu Arugu, Rowland Obed Whyte, Samuel Anya, Samuel Eyiba, Austin Emeka Nnadozie, Israel Ngbuelu, Evans Bipi, Otamiri Ngubo, Benibo Alabraba and Emmanuel Frank-Fubara, suffered a similar fate.
It was also gathered that the Governor could consider the inclusion of some of them in the list of fresh nominees he was preparing to send to the House of Assembly.
Publisher of August24news.com, Ajagbe Adeyemi Teslim and Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. (Dr) Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa.
In a bid to contribute to the stability, unwaving and sterling political Governance in Lagos State since the Era of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) as the then Governor of the State, Renowned Political Journalist and Publisher of August24news.com, Ajagbe Adeyemi Teslim has today presented a GAC Frame to the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. (Dr). Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa
GAC, which means Governance Advisory Council is known to be the highest decision making body in Lagos Politics.
The Presentation was done today at the Office of the Rt Honorable Speaker in Ikeja, Lagos.
Our reporter gathered that the frame which is a 24 inches by 34 inches frame size displayed the names, photographs, local government and senatorial district of all the 35 distinguished members of the Lagos State Governance Advisory Council (GAC).
The Names are President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) Ikeja Local Government (LAGOS WEST), Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, Eti-Osa Local Government (LAGOS CENTRAL) Gov. BABAJIDE Olusola Sanwo-Olu, Lagos Island Local Government (LAGOS CENTRAL), Gov. Babatunde Raji Fashola, Surulere Local Government (LAGOS CENTRAL), Gov. Dapo Akinwunmi Ambode, Epe Local Government (LAGOS EAST), Prince Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi (OON) Lagos Island Local Government (LAGOS CENTRAL) and Chairman of the GAC, Alhaji Bushura Alebiosu, Kosofe Local Government, (LAGOS EAST), Prince Rabiu Adio Oluwa, Ajeromi Local Government, (LAGOS WEST), RT. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, Surulere Local Government. (LAGOS CENTRAL), Alhaji Shakira Akanbi Seriki, Epe Local Government (LAGOS EAST), CHIEF M.A Taiwo, Oshodi/Isolo Local Government (LAGOS WEST), Sen. Idiat Oluranti Adebule, Ojo Local Government. (LAGOS WEST), Hon. Wale Edun, Eti-Osa Local Government, (LAGOS CENTRAL), RT. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, Agege Local Government (LAGOS WEST), Sen. Anthony Adefuye, Somolu Local Government (LAGOS EAST), Alhaji Mutiu Are, Lagos Island Local Government (LAGOS CENTRAL) and Secretary of the GAC, DR. Qadri Obafemi Hamzat, Ifako/Ijaye Local Government (LAGOS WEST), RT. Hon. Sabit Adeyemi Ikuforiji, Epe Local Government (LAGOS EAST), Sen. Ganiu Olanrewaju Solomon, Mushin Local Government (LAGOS WEST), Sen. Adeseye Ogunleye, Kosofe Local Government (LAGOS EAST), CHIEF Abiodun Ogunleye, Ikorodu Local Government (LAGOS EAST), Otunba Henry Oladele Ajomale Oshodi/Isolo Local Government, (LAGOS WEST), Dr. Abayomi Finnih, Ikeja Local Government. (LAGOS WEST), Omooba Murphy Adetoro, Eti-Osa Local Government (LAGOS CENTRAL), Sen. Mikailu Adetokunboh Abiru, Ikorodu Local Government (LAGOS EAST), Hon. Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, Ojo Local Government (LAGOS WEST), Alhaji Tunde Balogun, Apapa Local Government (LAGOS CENTRAL), Cardinal James Omolaja Odunbaku, Ikeja Local Government (LAGOS WEST), Chief Mrs Adejoke Orelope Adefuluire, Alimosho Local Government, (LAGOS WEST), Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Bashorun, Ikorodu Local Government (LAGOS EAST)
Others are; Omooba Olumuyiwa Sosanya, Kosofe Local Government (LAGOS EAST), Sen. Musiliu Olatunde Obanikoro, Lagos Island Local Government (LAGOS CENTRAL), Princess Sarah Adebisi Sosan, Ojo Local Government (LAGOS WEST), Chief Femi Pedro, Eti-Osa Local Government (LAGOS CENTRAL) and Hon. Mrs. Jumoke Okoya-Thomas, Lagos Island Local Government (LAGOS CENTRAL) respectively.
The frame also has a tribute segment where all the late eight (8) members of the council where fully recognized.
They are Late Hon. Chief Mrs Kemi Nelson, Hon. RF Balogun, Ambassador Rasak Demola Seriki, Oba Olatunji Hamzat, Alhaji Safiriyulahi Sumola, Chief Lanre Rasak (KLM), Proff Tunde Samuel and Chief Sunny Akinsanya Ajose of blessed memory.
The GAC remain one of the deep thoughtful thoughts, several positive political theories and landmark legacies of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) while serving as Governor of Lagos State as part of its efforts to “REBRAND” Governance which has now become a MODEL and TEMPLATE of good Governance in our dear state, Lagos, Hence on his Mandate, we shall continue to STAND.
According to the Publisher of August24news.com Mr. Ajagbe Adeyemi Teslim during the presentation said The Idea of putting the 35 Wise Men and women of the GAC in a Large frame is to showcase their UNITY as well as a way of Promoting their well-deserved Honour. This will no doubt, encourage other political leaders in our state to be more dedicated in their services to our dear state in particular, the country at large and humanity as whole.
Speaking further, The Frame is a great research work carried out by our Editorial Team here in August24news.com, we did this to encourage our leaders in Reshaping, Promoting and Rebranding Our Lagos Politics.
“After today’s presentation to the Speaker, we will continue to roll out the presentation to the office of the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr. BABAJIDE OLUSHOLA SANWOLU and his Deputy, Dr. OBAFEMI KADRI HAMZAT, All Honourable Commissioners in the state, Federal and State Lawmakers, All the 57 Council Chairmen, Some Key Dignitaries and other Party Loyalist in the state.
Receiving the Frame in a joyfully mood, Lagos Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. (Dr) Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa thank the team for the presentation while commending August24news.com Editorial team for the great research job particularly the Publisher, Mr. AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM for putting up such creativity.
Obasa said the frame will be well kept in a reserved place in his office and archives for coming generation to know their legends and political leader as he call for a minute silent to honour the late eight members of the Council.
Commenting on the GAC FRAME Presentation is a member of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) who also doubles as the GAC secretary, Alhaji Mutiu Are said the GAC is one of the beauty of Lagos Politics.
Also Commenting, is a Political Analyst Commentator and Publisher of Upshot Media, Mr. Mojeed Jamiu commended Ajagbe for the initiative on the photo frame adding that GAC members deserves even greater recognition, especially given their immense contribution to good governance in Lagos State.
Publisher of August24news.com, Ajagbe Adeyemi Teslim and Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. (Dr) Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa.
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