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BREAKING: Sanwo-Olu Swears In Commissioners, Special Advisers
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EditorLagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has charged the new cabinet members to and ensure delivery of THEMES’ developmental agenda plus of the administration to the teeming residents in the second term tenure.
The governor, who also charged the cabinet members to reflect excellence in the discharge of their duties, expressed optimism on a better society, saying, “I see a bigger Lagos rising. “
Sanwo-Olu, gave the charge after the swearing-in and administration of oath ceremony on the 38 newly inaugurated Commissioners and Special Advisers, held at Adeyemi Bero, Lagos State Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja.
The state House of Assembly had earlier confirmed the nominees sent by Sanwo-Olu for confirmation.
The venue of the ceremony was filled to the brim with Speaker of the House, Mudashiru Obasa, Chief Judge of Lagos State Kazeem Alogba, Secretary to State Government, Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin, Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, family members, friends, traditional rulers, top government functionaries, members of the Governance Advisory Council, GAC, led by the Chairman, All Progressives Congress, APC, chieftains, former Senators, led by Senator representing Lagos West and former Deputy Governor in the state, Dr. Idiat Adebule, Chairmen of Local Governments, ex-commissioners, religious leaders, bodies of Permanent Secretaries, among others.
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Also in attendance was the Minister for Solid Minerals and former Lagos Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Dele Alake.
Addressing the gathering, Sanwo-Olu, stressed that his administration must delivered on it’s promises of greater Lagos.
The governor also said that as the new cabinet members prepare for the challenges ahead, they must see their appointment as a unique privilege and a call to service.
Sanwo-Olu said, “This event is historic. The members of the state Executive Council have been painstakingly chosen.They are emblem of what Lagos is all about.”
He cmmended the assembly for the support, while seeking more collaboration, saying residents would be the bigger beneficiaries at the end.
“Meeting the targets is not an option. You must reflect excellence in your duty with best interest of the people at heart,” he charged.
The portfolios of Commissioners, Special Advisers and ministries are:
1.Lawal Pedro—Commissioner for Justice and Attorney Gebersl
2. Prof Akin Abayomi– Commissioner for Health
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3. Wahab Adetokunbo–Commissioner for Environment
4.Moruf Akinderu-Fatai– Commissioner for Housing
5.Gbenga Omotoso– Commissioner for Information and Strategy
6. Olarenwaju Ibrahim—Commissioner for Home Affairs and Culture
7. Bolaji Cecillia-Dada– Commissioner for Women Affairs
8 . Abisola Olusanya— Commissioner for Agriculture
9. Abayomi Oluyomi–Finance
10. Ayantayo Waheed– Esta and Pensions
11.Olugbenga Oyerinde–comm special duties
12. Adetoke Benson- Awiyinka–com fir Tourism
13. Ogunlende Mobolaji–Com FircYiuths and social devt
14. Yakub Ekundayo- Alebiosu–wsrerfront ibfrats
15. George Mosopefoluwa– Economic Planning and Budget
16. Olatunbosn Alake–Comm For Innovation and Tech
17. Fashola Omotola—SA Agruc
18. Sola Giwa. —-SA Transportation
19. Engr. Abiola Olowu– Commissioner for Commerce and investments
20. Bolaji Robert—Comm- Local Government Affairs
21. Engr. Olayinka Lukman–SA Works Office of Deputy Gov
22. Dr. Olukoya Oreoluwa Finnih—SA Health
23. Dr. Iyabo Oyeyemi–SA internal Audit
24.Olajide Babatunde—SA iGIS and Urban Planning
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25.Jamiu Ali-Balogun—Comm for Basic Education
26.Rotimi Akodu—–SA Environment
27. Opeyemi Ogungbo—-SA Taxation and Revenue
28.Olayiwola Aregbe—SA Tourism
29. Mrs. Bola Olumegbon—-SA Central Business District, CBD
30. Barrister Olawunmi Bakare—SA Housing
31.Seun Osiyemi—-Commissioner for Transportation
32. Folashade Bada—-Comm for Industry and Investments
33. Dr. Oluyinka Olumide—-Comm, Physical Planning and Urban Development
34. Tajudeen Afolabi—–SA Political, Legislative and Civic Engagement
36.Akinyemi Ajigbotafe–Commissuoner for Wealth Creation
37.Dr. Lanre Agbaje–SA Rural Devt and Chieftaincy Affairs
38.Tolani Sule-Akibu—–Comm For Tertiary Education
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How God Saved Me From Firing Squad – Gospel Artiste, Buchi
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EditorA popular gospel singer, Buchi Atuonwu, simply known as Buchi, has revealed how God saved him from firing squad.
During an interview on Channels Television’s Morning Brief program on Friday, Buchi said he and some other people were already lined up for execution by the firing squad.
He said despite not being religious, his desperation to be alive made him call on God and make a promise to dedicate his life to serving Him in exchange for his life if spared.
He narrated, “At a point in my life, we were laying up for execution. Indeed, the people who were to execute us were already kneeling, ready to fire. It is true that I called out to a God that I didn’t know, saying if you save me, I will serve you. Since we don’t have all the time, let me just say that He saved me from that firing squad.
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“Then I devoted my life to serving him. To see that my music is not empty and that it becomes an extension of a classroom for me having been a teacher in the university. The stage became an extension of the classroom. Who says musicians can not sing about GMOs, government policies, trends, events, and happenings that inform the quality of life of the people?”
Speaking on what influenced his choice of music, Buchi said his background and an intention to make a change after being spared from death were the factors responsible for his style of music.
“I come from a peculiar background. Night club DJ and at the same time a university lecturer and transiting to the choir of a church having been involved in the campus confraternity, drug abuse, and youth violence amongst others.
“My kind of music has to be somewhat different. Influenced by that background and also with an intention to make a change, it led me to the kind of stories that you are referring to. Stories that manured the songs that I put out, such as gun running and violence,” he stated.
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No relationship between reggae music and weed
Speaking on a controversial comment that every musician must use performance-enhanced drugs to perform at their best, Buchi said it is a narrative sold by people, adding that there is no relationship between reggae music and weed.
“It is a narrative sold by people interested in the matter. It’s like saying to watch a good movie, I need popcorn. yes, they go together, people buy it and do it. They practice it. It is also like saying to watch a good football match. I need a particular kind of drink with me.
“It is okay to sell your products and ideas but I don’t have to accept it absolutely because I know that I can watch a good movie without popcorn and I can also watch a good football game without the drinks in question. In the same way, there is no relationship between reggae music and weed.
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“Yes, I have been there, and now I am here. I know for sure that the substances that I took at that time did not enhance my performance. It is true that you have to be in a certain state of mind to give your best, but drugs don’t take you there. There are so many other things like deep thinking and concern for what you are that can take you there.”
In January, the music star refuted claims that his genre of music— reggae was connected to his past romance with marijuana.
His response followed criticisms from those who questioned the inspiration behind a book he published.
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A Former Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) of the University of Benin, Edo State, Prof. Pius Iribhogbe, is dead.
Until his demise, Prof. Iribhogbe was also a consultant trauma surgeon, head of the Department of Surgery and coordinator of the School of Paramedics at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital.
The academic scholar passed on in Saudi Arabia.
UNIBEN’s Public Relations Officer, Dr Benedicta Ehanire, who confirmed the surgeon’s death said the school was yet to issue a statement.
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Residents Displaced As Rainstorms Wreck Havoc In Edo Community
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April 27, 2024By
EditorLampese community in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State has been ravaged by rainstorms.
The incident was said to have occurred Friday as a result of a heavy downpour which affected many houses including the electricity transformer.
An eyewitness account described the incident as very unfortunate following the level of devastation.
Residents of the community have therefore called on the state and local governments and all concerned authorities to come to their rescue with a view to proffering urgent solutions and resettling displaced residents.
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Reacting to the situation, the local government council chairman, Tajudeen Suleman, who said he was far away in Enugu State for an official engagement, disclosed that he has mobilised the council officials to the scene for an on-the-spot assessment immediately he got the news, promising to visit victims as soon as he returns today.
He also said he was in touch with the state deputy governor, Marvellous Omobayo and the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) on moves to fast track the process of resettling affected persons.
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