ENSURE ALL INCLUSIVE GOVERNANCE ,AMBODE TELLS NEWLY ELECTED LG CAHAIRMEN.

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode.Photo/www.google.com

The amiable  Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has urged newly elected Chairmen and Vice Chairmen of the 20 Local Governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas to be ambassadors of an all-inclusive government being championed and demonstrated at the State level.

He said that the newly elected political heads in all the 57 Local Councils in Lagos must identify with the culture of good governance already exemplified by his administration where adequate attention is being paid to the needs of people at the grassroots.
Ambode gave the charge recently  at A Two-Day induction programme for the newly elected Chairmen, Vice Chairmen, Heads of Administration and Heads of Finance and Accounts departments of the 57 council areas.

 Represented by the Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs, Mr. Muslim Folami at the event, the Governor noted that the local government level is not only the closest government to the people but possesses the capacity to be more impactful in fulfilling the wishes and aspirations of the people at the grassroots.

He disclosed that one of the present administration’s policy thrusts for Local Government administration is to create a new service orientation hinged on collaboration and cooperation of the political office holders and career officers, including Heads of Administration, Finance & Accounts, such that the overall objective of delivering good governance to the people at the grassroots would not be hampered.“I charge you all to make yourselves available to your people in all the council areas and always remember the State Government’s policy thrust of giving governance back to the people at the grassroots. The imperative of local councils being the third tier of government confers on you the greater responsibility of good governance”, Ambode stated.

The Governor underscored the need to continuously build the capacity of political office holders and equip public managers with required skills to cope with the imperatives of modern governance predicated on transparency, accountability, and probity in public offices in line with the demands of contemporary public management. On his part, the Chairman, Local Government Service Commission, Alhaji Babatunde Rotinwa advised the administrators to follow the structure of governance already established by the Akinwunmi Ambode-led administration, stressing that the existing structure has been designed to impact the lives of residents of the State in a seamless manner.

He called on the Chairmen and the Vice Chairmen to be more concerned about attaining dignity in the service of the public rather than running after self-prestige that comes with the chairmanship positions.“Make the services that impact the lives of the people your priority. Go round your areas, speak, relate with the people and strategize on achieving solutions on identified issues that will relieve livelihood.” the Chairman stated.
He urged the Chairmen to imbibe the spirit of forgiveness, noting that their virtue of holding the office should not be a platform to punish and frustrate the political opposition.

The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Mr. Fola Padonu said that the training programme has been tailored to acquaint the council leaders with the required skill, knowledge and attitudinal disposition to address the challenges confronting Local Government Administration at this critical period of our national development.
He urged the participants to draw knowledge from the highly experienced and well-grounded facilitators for the training sessions, adding that the programme would also be characterized by sharing new perspectives and ideas on the new model of public administration in the State.

CAN'T WAIT TO STYLE JOKE SILVER,JENIFA,OMOT, RITA DOMINIC AND OTHERS-HAPPYNESS,"D" STRATS BOSS.

Meet Happiness Joseph Jaiyeoba ,the  hardworking and spiritual inclined mother of two who is  the brain behind  “D” Strats Unisex Salon. Born in Akwa-Ibom State but married to a Yoruba man .According to her “I have always have passion for Salon Business, she further revealed, she initially wanted to be a stylist after her secondary school ,but her  father insisted she must further her  education. 

She later got admission to  Federal Polytechnic, Offa,where she studied  Business Administration graduate ,after graduation she worked with Vitafoam Nigeria Plc. And run an Interior Decorating Outfit.  She resigned after 5 years of working with Vitafoam as a marketer to pursue her passion. She started officially in 2016,in her words her target is to become a brand name, as if that is not enough, Mrs. Jaiyeola stated that there are plans to include other business under “D” Strats fold and these included Beauty Parlour, Laundry among others. 

Happiness concluded that she will be delighted to have Nollywood stars like Funke Akindele, Omotola Jalade, Rita Dominic, Joke Silver, Lepa Shandy to mention but a few as her clienteles. in other to reward her numerous customers  “D” Strats Unisex Salon has started Ileya Bonanza tagged pay for two services and get 1 extra service free promo. The promo which was started on 11th August will come to an end on 10th September, 2017. If you want to enjoy this awuuf you can visit  “D” Strats Unisex Salon at 9, Kayode street Ogba Lagos. 

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LAGOS STATE PRINTING CORPORATION ACQUIRES HI-TECH EQUIPTMENT.

 Mr. Akinwummi Ambode  on Wednesday commissioned N4 billion state-of-the-art Hi-Tech equipment for the State Printing Corporation as part of efforts to reposition the outfit for effective performance.

 Speaking at the official commissioning of the newly acquired equipment, Governor Ambode said that the new machinery will ensure the corporation takes its rightful place among contemporary printing corporations across the continent. In his words “Today, we have re-positioned 

Gov.Ambode. Photo by:Google.com

the Lagos State printing corporation with the goal of joining the league of well-respected national and global players in the printing industry.”

 The Governor, represented at the event by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde, said that he has strengthened the capacity of the corporation with the latest Hi-Tech tools and charged the staff of the corporation to justify the huge investment in the new machines by carving out a niche for the printing press through innovation and dynamic performance.

 “You have at your disposal, a facility that will guarantee top quality output, you are to deploy the appropriate human capital in terms of skills, attitude and professionalism”, he added.

 Earlier, the General Manager of the Corporation, Mr. Sakiru Odusanya described the new machines as the latest in the industry and best in the country, assuring that there is no aspect of printing that the corporation cannot handle now with the new acquisition.

 Odusanya, therefore, urged all Ministries, Agencies, Departments and Corporate organisations to make the outfit their first choice for all printing requirements, stressing that the era when the corporation could only handle selected printing works was over.

 He thanked the Governor for the major transformation and modernization of the outfit promising that the machines would be put to good use and regularly maintained accordingly.

ACCORD PARTY NOW IN SOMOLU.

As the date for the Local Government Elections drawers nearer all the political parties in the state are putting all hands on desk to checkmate one another. Somolu is known to be home to All Progress Congress (APC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Recently  Accord Party too is working hard to gain grand in the community as a result of this,the party just inaugurate an office in Somolu and members of the party are busy canvasing for members by  inviting people to come and joined the party. As its now lets wait and see if they party will pull a surprise at the next Local government elections. only time will tell.  

LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT TO CONSTRUCT JETTY IN ILAJE- BARIGA. ,

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday expressed displeasure with the state of roads in Bariga axis of the State, ordering contractors to move to site in the next two weeks to fix the roads. The governor  spoke after carrying out extensive inspection of the roads within Bariga, specifically ordered commencement of work on Ilaje Road and Odunsi Street in the area.

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (middle); Acting Commissioner for Transportation, Prince Anofiu Elegushi (left); and Sole Administrator, Bariga Local Council Development Area, Hon. Sanya Osijo (right) during the Governor’s inspection visit to Ilaje Road in Bariga, Lagos on Monday, April 24, 2017. Photo:lagosgov.ng

Ambode had earlier awarded contract for the construction of Ariyo Road, said the dilapidated conditions of the roads were totally unacceptable in the State,he said in line with the commitment of his administration to transform every part of the State, a new jetty would be constructed in Ilaje, while a multi-purpose playground and recreation centre would also be constructed in Oworonshoki.

He said: “I have just gone round Odunsi Street, Ariyo Street and then Ilaje Street, all connecting Oworo Bus Stop with Bariga. I am totally displeased with the state of the roads that I have personally seen.

 “So, within the next two weeks, contractors will commence work on Ilaje Road and Odunsi Street. We have already awarded contract for the Ariyo Road that will now go under the Third Mainland Bridge after Bertola and go to the other side of Oworo. “In addition to the roads, on this Ilaje Road, we will give you a brand new jetty. Like we have always said, every community in Lagos will not be left behind. We should be able to live in Bariga, work in Bariga and play in Bariga.

“On the other side of Oworonshoki, we are going to sand fill and dredge that other part where the Bus Stop is so that we can have a multi-purpose playground, recreation and entertainment hub.”

As a swift response to the plea of residents of Soluyi community in Bariga, Governor Ambode also ordered that work should commence on the road network in the axis within the next 21 days to facilitate ease of movement to Gbagada express. While acknowledging that the people of the area have been very supportive to the government, Governor Ambode urged them to continue to pay their taxes and embrace peace to enjoy more dividends of democracy.

“I know all the people in all these communities have always supported our government and so what we have just come to do is to say a big thank you to you. We are doing the work you have sent us to do.

“All I just want to encourage you is to continue to pay your taxes. I am very happy this neighbourhood is a little bit crime free now and I am enjoying the peaceful atmosphere in this area. When you promise me peace, I will do more for your neighbourhood,” he said.

Earlier, Sole Administrator of Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Sanya Osijo expressed appreciation on behalf of the people of the area to the Governor, saying that it was a thing of joy that the suffering of the people was about to be addressed.

Governor Ambode also made an unscheduled inspection to the site of ongoing construction of world class transport interchange in Oshodi, where he directed contractors to work assiduously to meet the completion deadline.

A PASSIONATE APPEAL TO HONOURABLE WOLE DIYA.

This is one of the constituency project inaugurated by Honourable Wole Diya a member of the National Assembly representing Somolu /Bariga in the current dispensation. The Borehole has been abandoned since  2015 , after the  general election.

We are using this opportunity to call on Honourable Diya to help make this borehole functional, its located on wachttower street in Somolu. To eradicate the people within the street go through to get water.
       

SOMOLITES WALK FOR HEALTH AND FITNESS,COURTESY OF TAIWO OJOMU.

 It was fun all the last Saturday as many youth in Somolu community  came out in large number to participate in the first ever fitness walk in the community, tagged Walk for Health & Fitness. The event was organized by Ojomu Taiwo Foundation headed by the youthful APC  Somolu Local Government Chairmanship Aspirant , Taiwo Ojomu.

The event kicked off at the popular Elediye Roundabaout through major streets in the community. Here are some of the pictures from the event.

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WHERE IS TOLU EBUN?

Tolu Ebun is a pretty young lady who contested for the House of Representatives seat of the  Shomolu Federal Constituency  of Lagos State on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).in 2015

She was the favorite candidate but lost the election to Honourable Wale Diya of the APC, some people in the constituency were of the views that the election was rigged in favour of the ruling party. Since after the election Tolu has decided to lay low.

While the campaign lasted ,  Ebun  helped in building her constituency in her own little  way , she was able to drilled  4 boreholes at different locations, procured JAMB forms, GCE forms for more than 50 individuals in her constituency to help build and develop education in Shomolu . Because of  extreme good looks, she was regarded to as the most beautiful political aspirant . 

TOLU EBUN Pic:Google.com

 Some youth in her constituency are of the views that she should not give up rather she should start working towards 2019.  

SHOMOLU BABES FINALLY RELEASED.

Fast rising Yoruba actress Sola Gbokoyi popularly known as Bilawu , showcased  her talent to the world as she exposes the secret of Lagos big girls who reside in the Shomolu area of Lagos state, through her new movie , Shomolu Babes.

Speaking on why she produced the movie Shomolu Babes, Bilawu said: “I decided to shoot the story of my experiences in Shomolu and I titled it Shomolu Babes. Reason I gave it that title was because we have had Omo Ghetto, Omo Mushin, Omo Oshodi and I want mine to be different. You may even call it Omo Shomolu and you won’t get a marketer for it, but Shomolu babes is  marketed by Small World.”

Bilawu .Pic by: Chiddy's Blog

Bilawu disclosed that: “The story is about the wrong impression of people about Shomolu. The people creating war or giving the area a bad name are not the indigenes of the soil. The cultists are of course from the higher institutions close to Shomolu likewise the prostitutes, touts and the rest of them residing in the area are actually not from there but they are the ones giving it a bad name. I did my research before I wrote the story, I interviewed the kings, Motorcycle riders and those living in Somolu and from my findings and I pointed out the true story of Somolu. The movie which was released weeks back featured the likes of Obesere, Fathia Balogun, Toyin Aimakhu, Regina Chukwu, Jaye Kuti, Ademola Adesanya as cast and Adebayo Tijani directed it.”