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In 84 Years Memorial Of Capt. Ededuna Obaseki

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We the entire direct descendants of His Excellency, Capt. Sir EDEDUNA WALTER OBASEKI, GCMG, GBE, OM, CH, PC, KCB, KBE, DSO, who hails from Ike town, near Abudu in Orhiomwon Local Government Area of Edo State.

Sir Ededuna Walter Obaseki, aBritish Administrator, Captain Of the British Merchant Navy, a member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom.
Commander of The British Empire (CBE) Agricultural Instructor; Pioneer Industrialist, Chairman of the Administrative Committee of the Benin Province and Southern Region, member of the Nigerian National Council, British Ambassador, Head of Government, Governor Board of Trade, in the British Colonial Government

World War II Veteran and a recipient of the World War II Campaigns and Gallantry Medals of Honour:
1. THE 1939-1945 STAR
2. ATLANTIC STAR
3. BRITISH WAR MEDAL
4. ITALY STAR
awarded to officers and seamen of the British Merchant Navy by
HRM KING GEORGE VI.
Walter Ededuna Obaseki was also a Patron of the Anglican Church.

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We commemorate and celebrate 84 years of our Grand Patriarch and father, Sir EDEDUNA WALTER OBASEKI, who passed away on the 24th of December, a day to Christmas 84 years ago. He came from the world War II just to say hello to his children only to pass away suddenly. Daddy your death took away very many things from us, as all your children were withdrawn from school immediately after your demise, though your first daughter Victoria Ededuna Walter Obaseki and Second daughter Alice Ededuna Walter Obaseki were amongst the executors of your will and testaments, none of your children inherited anything from your wealth and labour after the burial in 1940. Even the last born Richard Obaseki often say Ebe so gha la dian which means “Some of our father’s documents will soon be out”

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In your lifetime daddy, the Benin people always wished you well in all your voyages hence, they nicknamed you Okhien’Ewere, which means “safe journey”; Ode-Ode nomu’edohan, which mean “he causes great stare & awe in the eyes of the people”;
“Enienren Titi vbé Évbu-Ebo”;
meaning whose name reigns around the world. Even in Ughelli, Warri in Delta State they used to call you “Omo’rovie’Ugheli, kokori & the Urhobos call you Okpako” which means great man, because of your great works to humanity in the Southern region & other parts of Nigeria.

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Your mother Princess Emokpokpo Obaseki was the daughter of Uvbie of Ughelli kingdom in the then southern region now present day Delta state.

Considering your exceptional contributions, daddy you were an embodiment of uncommon wisdom, knowledge, and courage. You plotted the sky, charted the sea, mapped the land to threshold and advanced the development of our great country Nigeria, as a colossus. You contributed greatly to the nation.

In the annals of history, certain individuals transcend the boundaries of ordinary existence, leaving behind legacy that echoes through time, this is particularly true of His Excellency, Sir EDEDUNA WALTER OBASEKI who recognised the value of agriculture, education, healthcare, civilization and development in the growth of the society and wellbeing of a people hence, you were a notable pioneer in several distinguished sectors of our economy, modern agricultural, confectionery farming, education, healthcare and development.

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For your laudable contributions to agriculture, education, healthcare, navigation, administration, development, dedication and hard work, you were awarded with several awards, recognition and medals of honour for public works in Nigeria.

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We want to use this opportunity to thank everyone who has been helpful to us since the demise and burial of our father since 1940. We say thank you to the OGBEDOYO family, who are the brothers of Chief Agho Ogbedoyo Obaseki, and who never forgot the goodness of their brother’s son towards them. Thanks to friends & well wishers who were there for us, and to the children who contributed greatly towards this project. We also particular say a big thank you to the Nigerian Army Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Division (NAEME) for the opportunity of service given to Godfrey Obaseki, the one that manage to get some education amongst the Ededuna Walter Obaseki’s children, we are indeed grateful to all who stood by us all this years.

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SIGNED:
MERCY EDEDUNA OBASEKI

For the entire direct descendants of His Excellency Sir EDEDUNA WALTER OBASEKI

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Lagos Unveils Artisan Certification To Curb Building Collapse

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The Lagos State Materials Testing Laboratory has launched a new certification and training programme for artisans in the construction industry as part of efforts to stem the spate of building collapses in the state.

The initiative, known as the Certified Structural Integrated Programme, was unveiled at a stakeholders’ forum held in Ese-Offin and Badagry, where block moulders, bricklayers, concrete mixers, steel fabricators and welders converged to pledge support for safer construction practices.

In a statement on Thursday by the Lagos Government, General Manager of LSMTL, Olayinka Abdul, said the programme marked a decisive step in tackling recurring tragedies linked to substandard construction materials.

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Without artisans, there is no construction. But with you, we have the power to ensure every construction is safe, sound, and secure. We need to earnestly curb episodes of collapse in high-water-prone communities, and we do not want such in your community. It ends today,” he said.

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According to the statement, the CSIP is a five-year assessment programme aimed at certifying construction materials as fit-for-purpose.

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It will also produce an official directory of approved block moulders, concrete mixers and steel fabricators, to whom developers will be directed for supplies.

This is not just about enforcement; it is about partnership and empowerment. Together, we can forge an unbreakable alliance that makes Lagos a model for building safety and integrity,” Abdul added.

Technical experts at the forum highlighted the scientific backing for the initiative. Director of the Soil and Geotechnics Unit, Engr. Abimbola Adebayo, stressed the need for mandatory soil tests before construction.

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Similarly, Kayode Akinfeleye of the Technical Services Department advised builders to ensure architectural drawings are obtained and preserved, describing them as “a core requirement in the Lagos building process.”

Artisan guild leaders welcomed the initiative. Chairman of the National Association of Block Moulders of Nigeria, Alhaji Fabiyi Oyeleke, described frequent collapses as “disheartening” and commended the forum as a step in the right direction.

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On his part, Chairman of the Lagos State Bricklayers Association, Mr. Fashina Aro, noted the peculiarities of Lagos’s swampy terrain and urged all stakeholders to ensure materials and soil tests are completed before bricklayers commence work on any site.

Building collapse has been a persistent challenge in Lagos, with many lives lost and substantial property damage over the years.

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In recent incidents, emergency responders have had to rescue workers from collapsed structures.

PUNCH Online reports that rescue teams pulled eight workers from the debris of a collapsed building in September.

Reports by the Building Collapse Prevention Guild show Lagos accounts for about 55% of recorded building collapse incidents in Nigeria over the past several decades.

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In response, Lagos has taken steps to strengthen bodies like the Lagos State Building Control Agency, enhancing enforcement, monitoring, and regulation of building standards.

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Edo deputy gov warns MOWAA Against encroachment

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Edo State deputy governor, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, has warned management of Museum of West African Arts (MOWAA) to adhere strictly to laid-down demarcation between the museum and the Edo Specialist Hospital (ESH).

Idahosa, who gave the warning when he visited the site on Thursday, expressed displeasure over MOWAA’s alleged encroachment on ESH land despite earlier directives.

The deputy governor stressed that governor Monday Okpebholo had mandated him to ensure compliance with the demarcation lines.

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“Governor Okpebholo asked me to advise and also warn the MOWAA management to stick to the demarcation lines between the ESH and the MOWAA institution,” the deputy governor said.

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During the visit, Idahosa supervised the demolition of parts of the obsolete tuberculosis building at the hospital and monitored debris clearance to facilitate the hospital’s expansion project.

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Recounting earlier efforts, he said: “Few weeks ago, we were here to give demarcation on the boundary between MOWAA and the ESH.Apparently, the MOWAA management decided to encroach on the land given to ESH.

“We came to let them know that the Edo State Government is firm on it, and we have given them the right coordinates. We have also sealed the part that belongs to the ESH, so MOWAA, at this point, can no longer encroach.”

Idahosa emphasized that the government’s priority remains the security and health of Edo people, noting that compliance with lawful boundaries is in the interest of both institutions.

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This is not a witch hunt. The governor is fair enough to allow MOWAA to continue with whatever we met on ground. He has not encroached or done anything contrary to the law. Hence, they should also stick and abide by the law,” he said.

The Chief Medical Director of ESH, Dr. Anthonia Njoku commended Okpebholo for protecting the hospital’s expansion interest.

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Similarly, the Managing Director of the Edo State Development and Building Control Agency, Mr. Imoisili Igabali noted that negotiations had been ongoing with MOWAA over the demarcation and that a temporary perimeter wall had been set up in the meantime.

As an agency, our responsibility in the state is to ensure that development in the state is done according to laid down rules and regulations,” Igabali stated.

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Police Begin Enforcement Of Tinted Glass, Siren Regulations In Edo, Delta

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The Zone Five Police Command have begun enforcing the ban on the unauthorised use of sirens and tinted glass permit regulations.

NAN reports that the zone five command located in the South-south Geo-political Zone comprises Edo and Delta.

This is contained in a statement by the Zonal Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tijani Momoh, in Abuja.

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The exercise, the command said, is in line with the existing laws and directives of IGP Kayode Egbetokun, which apply to all vehicles with tinted glasses, whether factory or non-factory fitted.

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Momoh quoted the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the zone, Salma-Dogo Garba, as saying that the enforcement would also affect the subsisting ban on the unauthorised use of sirens.

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According to Garba, there will also be strict enforcement on the use of revolving lights, Police SPY and unallocated official number plates, as well as the use of unregistered vehicles.

“In view of the above, motorists yet to register their vehicles with tinted glasses are strongly advised to do so at www.possap.gov.ng.

“Thereafter, they should proceed to their state command headquarters for physical verification.

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Those who are not desirous of obtaining the tinted glass permit are advised to remove such tints or replace the factory-fitted glasses with transparent ones, as legally provided by the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act 2004.”

The AIG warned field operatives and their supervisory officers to ensure that the exercise was carried out with utmost professionalism, devoid of any form of harassment or extortion of motorists.

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He stressed that any officer found wanting would be duly sanctioned, while the concerned supervisory officer would be held liable.

Garba further urged motorists to cooperate with the Police during the exercise in order to ensure public safety and national security.

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He also charged residents to promptly report any form of harassment, extortion, or other unprofessional conduct to the nearest police station, the commands CRUs, or the ZPPRO.

NAN reports that the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, announced that strict enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit requirement will begin across Nigeria on Thursday.

The directive comes under the authority of the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, 2004, a law intended to bolster security and curb criminal behaviour.

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Under the new mandate, all vehicles with tinted windows are expected to carry valid and verifiable permit documents, which must be presented whenever requested by law enforcement.

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