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Yuletide Celebration: FKJ 02 LEGISLATOR, HON. OLOTU DOLES OUT CASH GIFT AND RICE TO CONSTITUENTS

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In his usual manner, our own proactive and philanthropist legislator, representing the good people of Ifako Ijaiye Constituency 02, Hon. Emmanuel Olotu donated 150 bags of rice to various party leaders, which will be shared in all  seven wards in Ojokoro LCDA to joyfully celebrate the 2024 Christmas and 2025 New Year The Chairman Committee On Agriculture reiterated his commitment to the good people of Ifako Ijaiye Constituency 02, in line with the interest of the electorates, as the holder of their mandate. In continuation of his philanthropy attributes, he donated N500,000 to each Ward, making it 3.5million naira to seven wards. In addition, Cash Gifts of N20,000 each to LG Executives, while N10,000 each to Ward Executives. Cash gifts were also given to some stakeholders of the party Hon. Olotu, who is also known as "Oxygen of Ojokoro" urged the constituents to embrace the delightful moment of love and togetherness, in strengthening their dedication to God Almighty. The frie...

HON. OLOTU STORM TMM JOINT MEETING OF IFAKO IJAIYE LG AND OJOKORO LCDA

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A pro-All Progressive Congress group, "THE MANDATE MOVEMENT" (TMM), Ifako Ijaiye Chapter, which comprises of Ifako Ijaiye LG and Ojokoro LCDA held their joint meeting yesterday, *Friday, 20th December, 2024* which occured simultaneously in all the twenty local government in Lagos to show their unflinching support to our National Leader and President of Federal Republic Of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his unwavering reformation and bringing back hope to Nigeria and Nigerians. The Apex Leader of TMM, Ojokoro LCDA and also Member, representing Ifako Ijaiye Constituency 02, Hon. Emmanuel Olotu, storm the venue in a grand style to show his support and loyalty to the group and to our National Leader. The proactive legislator said, “I have always loved and admired the leadership qualities of our great leader, the Jagaban Borgu, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. While he was governor of Lagos State, he impressed me with his brilliance, his compassion for the less privileged and ...

A Critical Look at Tinubu’s Controversial Policies

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By: Otunba Shola Senbanjo The masses in Nigeria have grappled with contentious policies that have left many feeling the pinch of economic strain. Among these are the removal of petroleum subsidy and the implementation of electricity tariff hike. While these policies are purportedly aimed at promoting fiscal sustainability and economic growth, their implementation has sparked widespread debate and raised questions about their impact on the masses. It is clear to all that Nigeria is presently at the edge of the precipice. Each day the hardship is biting harder and the situation has pushed many people to take extreme measures, even as bad as taking their own lives. Partly, the cost of living was driven by reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu when he took office. On the day he was sworn in almost a year ago, he announced that the long-standing fuel subsidy would be ending, declaring, “Fuel subsidy is gone.” This critically forced essential commodities’ manufacturers to increase thei...

Hon. Olotu Celebrates Rt Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa At 52

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  described him as an astute politician and legislator par excellence The Member, representing the good people of Ifako Ijaiye Constituency 02, *Hon. Emmanuel Olotu* has congratulated the Honourable speaking Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, on his 52nd landmark birthday. Hon. Olotu, in his congratulatory letter described the Lagos State Assembly Speaker as an outstanding politician and legislator par excellence who has contributed immensely to the development of Lagos State.  Hon. Olotu, who is also the Chairman, Committee On Agriculture, commended Rt Hon. Obasa for being steadfast as a progressive since 1999. “On behalf of my family and the entire good people of the Ifako Ijaiye Constituency 02 , I congratulate my dear boss, Rt Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, the Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, on the occasion of his 52nd birthday on Monday, November 11, 2024.  “Mr Speaker, we are proud of your outstanding accomplishments as an a...

MC Oluomo Takes The Helm As NURTW National President

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  Former Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Lagos State Chapter, Mr Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, was elected the new National President of the Union on Saturday. Akinsanya was the sole candidate in the election, which took place at the Union’s Zonal Secretariat along the Osogbo/Ikirun road. Delegates from the four Southwest states of Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, and Ekiti participated in the election. The election, held during the Union’s Quadrennial Delegate Conference, was monitored and observed by the acting National President of the group, Aliyu Issa-Ore. Issa-Ore, addressing the gathering, explained that the Union’s Constitution stipulates that the zone permitted to fill the national president’s position would elect its preferred candidate and present them to the national body. The acting NURTW President, represented by Mrs Adedamola Salam, Head of Finance at the National Headquarters in Abuja, added, “The Southwest zone has fully complie...

ALLEGATIONS OF POLICE MISCONDUCT STIR PUBLIC OUTCRY IN ONDO STATE AS ASSAULT CASE RESURFACES

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A newly surfaced case in Ondo State is raising serious concerns about police conduct and alleged misuse of authority under Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Abiodun Asabi, who was tasked with overseeing security and restoring peace in Zone 17, covering Ondo and Ekiti States. The directive, as reported by the Inspector General of Police in February, emphasised that AIG Asabi was to “oversee a comprehensive and coordinated security response” to bring stability to the region. However, events since his assumption of office appear to tell a different story, with critics pointing to alleged bias and interference in ongoing cases. The case at the centre of the controversy involves a violent incident that took place on 22 April 2022. During what was described as a peaceful gathering, Olaleye Awonusi, the primary defendant, allegedly attacked one of the complainants, Alhaji Sule Alimi, smashing a bottle over his head in an unprovoked assault that left him injured and bleeding. Reports indicate ...

Breaking: Suspended Lagos LG Chairman Writes Assembly, Seeks Lawmakers’ Forgiveness

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  The Suspended chairman of the Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State, Jelili Sulaimon, has pleaded with the state Assembly men for forgiveness, nearly a month after he was axed for non-compliance, defiance and unyielding attitude to the legislative House. In a ‘Letter of Apology’ personally signed by the embattled chairman, addressed to Speaker Mudashiru Obasa and read on the floor of the House on Tuesday, Jelili agreed that his actions may have caused disrespect to the House. While expressing regret, he promised to henceforth show maximum respect to the House and work closely with the legislators. The suspended chairman also informed the House, through a letter by his lawyers, that he had withdrawn the suit he filed against the Assembly before a Federal High Court, Abuja. “I am writing to express my most sincere and heartfelt apology for any actions or inactions, misrepresentation or conduct on my part that may have contributed to the recent misunderstanding between mysel...

APC OJOKORO LCDA EXECUTIVES PASSES VOTE OF CONFIDENCE ON HON EMMANUEL OLOTU

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assured Hon. Olotu of their Unflinching Support Come 2027 The All Progressives Congress (APC), Ojokoro LCDA Executives under the leadership of Hon. Jelili Oseni have unanimously passes the Vote of Confidence on Hon. Emmanuel Olotu for initiating empowerment programme which cut across Six Hundred constituents with a sum of Fifty Thousand Naira N50,000 each at the just concluded simultaneous 9th Constituency Stakeholders' Meeting and also paying the monthly Stipend to Party Executives both at the LG and Ward Level since he (Hon. Olotu) assumed office. Appraising his score card, The party Chairman highlighted several achievements of Hon. Olotu including the empowerments programme at the just concluded constituency Stakeholders' Meeting, admitting indigents Students to Lagos State Tertiary Institutions, Employment opportunities to the Constituents into Public Civil Service, on this note, the entire LG Excos passed a vote of confidence and gave a consensus verdict on the verified ca...

BIRTHDAY MESSAGE TO AN EPITOME OF A CARING MOTHER, A RESOURCEFUL, SUPPORTIVE WIFE AND A WOMAN OF SUBSTANCE

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As I sit down to write this epistle to celebrate the birthday of my dearest, loving and supportive Wife. My heart is filled with joy and gratitude for the beautiful life we share together. Today is my loving wife's birthday, and I wanted to take a moment to express how much she mean to me. First and foremost, I want to thank you for being the love of my life. You have brought so much light and happiness into my world, and I am forever grateful for your presence in my life. You are my rock, my confidant, and my best friend, and I could not imagine life without you. On this special day, I want to celebrate all the amazing qualities that make you, who you are. You are kind, resourceful, epitome of caring mother, compassionate, selfless and always putting others before yourself. You have a heart of gold, and it shines through in everything you do. You are an incredible wife, mother, and friend, and I feel so blessed to have you in my life. As we celebrate your birthday, I want you to k...

Lagos Assembly set to replace LCDAs with administrative areas

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Lagos assembly considers bill to abolish LCDAs …gives governor power to suspend erring chairmen, vice chairmen The Lagos State House of Assembly is set to replace the existing 37 Local Council Development Areas in the state with Area Administrative Councils. The 37 LCDAs were created by President Bola Tinubu in 2003 when he was governor of Lagos State. Each Area Administrative Council shall now be funded by the Local Government Area under which it falls. This is contained in a Bill for a Law to provide for Local Government’s System, Establishment And Administration And to Consolidate All Laws On Local Government Administration And Connected Purposes, which went through a public hearing on Thursday. The bill specifies that the system of local governments will be controlled by democratic elections. According to the Bill, there shall be 20 Local Government Areas in the state as specified in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999. The bill is coming on the heels of the f...

Lagos must prioritise food production above building estates now – Ojokoro Stakeholders

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all efforts should be concentrated on resolving the hike in food prices and scarcity Olotu empowers Six Hundred (600) constituents with Fifty Thousand Naira N50,000 each Stakeholders in Ifako Ijaiye Constituency 02, Ojokoro LCDA in Lagos State on Friday, 11th October, 2024 said residents must prioritise food production above building estates now to curb hunger. The stakeholders spoke at the Lagos State House of Assembly’s 9th Constituency Stakeholders’ Meeting held at Ojokoro in Ifako-Ijaiye Constituency 02, Lagos. Recall that the meeting was held simultaneously in all the 40 constituencies of the state. The theme of the edition was “Ensuring Food Security for Sustainable Future: Youth Participation and Home-Grown Farming.” Addressing the stakeholders, Hon. Emmanuel Olotu, a member representing Ifako-Ijaiye Constituency 02 at the Lagos Assembly, who is also Chairman, Committee on Agriculture, said that the current hunger warranted attention being shifted from other demands towards food...

LSO Salutes Teachers Resilience In Shaping The Nation

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  Lateef Olawale, a teacher/facilitator in ONILEKERE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL has saluted Nigerian teachers’ particularly Lagos Teachers resilience and courage amidst identified challenges as the World Teachers’ Day is marked. I made the commendation in a statement issued today, Saturday 5th October, 2024 to rejoice with his colleagues in teaching profession in Lagos state on the occasion of this year’s World Teachers’ Day. The theme of this year Teacher's Day: Valuing Teachers: _"Voices Towards A New Social Contract For Education"_, speaks volume that  Teacher remain essential in shaping society future i.e Teaching is a noble profession! William Arthur Ward once said:“The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” Our passion, sacrifice, and devotion to our profession are not only invaluable but also critical to the success of our education system and the development of our nation. “On this special day, I ...

PBAT TO ADDRESS NIGERIANS TOMORROW MORNING

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The Presidency has confirmed President Bola Tinubu will address the nation in a broadcast on Sunday. According to a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), the broadcast will be made on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at 7:00 am. He enjoined television, radio, and other electronic media outlets to plug into the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) for the broadcast. The broadcast will be repeated on the network services of the NTA and the FRCN at 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm on the same day. LSO Cares

Hon. Olotu Continue to Preach Peace, Say No To Protest

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In continuation of the appeal from the proactive and workaholic lawmaker representing Ifako Ijaiye Constituency 02, Hon Emmanuel Olotu, towards the National Protest, which was facilitated by unknown organizers, which it's stated to commence today, Thursday, 1st of August 2024.  Hon Olotu has continue to appeal to the youths and the constituents of Ifako Ijaiye Constituency 02 to shun the planned nationwide protest against hardship. In his quest to shun the protest, Hon Olotu held a meeting with the Good Boys on Friday, 26th, July 2024 in OJOKORO LCDA, which they all agreed not to join any protest organized by unknown person(s). Hon. Olotu, who is also the Chairman, Committee On Agriculture in the Lagos State House of Assembly, warned that the protest could be hijacked by miscreants to cause violence and needless loss of lives. Truly, it's the right of citizens to demonstrate against certain government’s actions, but urged the organisers to explore other means to demand answers ...

Eid-ed-Adha: HON. OLOTU FELICITATES WITH OJOKORO CONSTITUENTS AND MUSLIM UMMAH

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  The member representing the good people of Ifako Ijaiye Constituency 02 at the Lagos Chamber, Hon. Emmanuel Olotu, felicitates with his constituents and the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of the Eid-el-Kabir. Hon. Olotu, who is also the Chairman, Committee on Agriculture in a statement released by his Media Aide, said the period called for sober reflections. “I enjoin you to use the period to uphold the spiritual benefit of the celebration by extending a hand of friendship and solidarity across all divides and imbibing the spirit of sacrifice and obedience to the higher authority as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim and upheld by Prophet Muhammed (SAW). “This is an opportunity for us to reflect and pray for our nation; pray for our dear President for God’s guidance and pray for all those in leadership positions so that God in his infinite mercy will continue to guide them as they steer the affairs of the country,” Hon. Olotu said. Hon. Olotu, who is also the Oxygen of Ojokoro said the...

REASONS WHY WALE AKINTEHINWA AND OTHERS SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED IN ONDO STATE

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  BY ADEKUNLE ADEYA In the light of what is right and just, it is urgently expedient that the populace of Ondo State look before they leap in their preparation for the governorship election on Saturday 16th November, 2024. In all fairness, the brilliant people of the state are not easily deceived, at least not by any external forces, but there are leopards in sheep clothes already roaming in their midst. This opinion of leopards in sheep clothes is aired by a business mogul and notable son of the soil during a media chat with some journalists. Prince Adekunle Adeya who is popularly known as Kunle Omo Alhaja is an outstanding businessman with interest in hospitality, automobile, health, real estate, agribusiness among others. He is a notable philanthropist whose positive impacts remain in the heart of the downtrodden of the state. Adeya called the attention of journalists to the shady ways Mr. Wale Akintehinwa conducted himself in office as the commissioner of finance under the regi...

HON. OLOTU CONGRATULATES MUSLIM UMMAH ON EID-EL FITR CELEBRATION.

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....urges them to continue in the spirit of love, sharing, sacrifice, meekness and other good deeds that was demonstrated  during the Ramadan period. The distinguished member representing Ifako Ijaiye Constituency 02, Ojokoro at the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Emmanuel OLOTU has congratulated Muslim UMMAH ON this year's successful completion of a month of spiritual rejuvenation.    In a Press Released in the early hours of this morning through the office of his senior special assistant (SSA), on media and publicity Comrade Ogedegbe Tolulope, the proactive legislator urges the Muslim Faithfuls to continue in the spirit of love, sacrifice, meekness and other good deeds that was demonstrated during the Ramadan period. They should also uphold the tenets and teachings of Prophet Muhammad, (swt) for that amongst others will not make the month sacrifice to be infutility. Hon. Olotu also uses the occasion to call for the unity, cooperation, understanding, support and pray...

Aliko Dangote Foundation donates bags of Rice To Vulnerable In Lagos State

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  The Aliko Dangote Foundation has donated 80,000 bags of 10kg rice to support vulnerable communities in Lagos State. Dangote said the distribution of the bags of 10kg of rice was a demonstration of the Aliko Dangote Foundation’s (ADF) commitment to upholding the values of compassion and solidarity that are at the core of humanity. _He said over one million 10kg bags of rice would be distributed to reach vulnerable people in all the 774 LGAs of the country._ Governor of Lagos state,  Babajide Sanwo-Olu, applauded the humanitarian initiatives of Dangote to ameliorate the sufferings of Nigerians, while praising him for showing compassion to the needy in the society. Sanwo-Olu said the gesture of distribution of 80,000 bags of 10kg rice shows that the leadership of the Foundation prioritize the welfare of the people beyond the pursuit of profit and accumulation of wealth. The Member, representing Ifako Ijaiye Constituency 02 and also Chairman, House Committee on Agriculture, Hon....

One Year Electoral Victory: Hon. Olotu Appreciates His Constituents For Their Undiluted Supports During The Electioneering

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  Today marks a year, where our own Workaholic and Proactive Legislator, Hon. Emmanuel Olotu won the Lagos State House of Assembly Election in Ifako Ijaiye Constituency 02.  Hon. Olotu used this medium to appreciates the residents of the constituency for voting for him during the last year State House of Assembly polls. In his appreciation message on Monday, March 18, 2024, Hon. Emmanuel Olotu said: “Dear Constituents, What can a man/woman achieve without God? Who can truly win a free and fair election without God's people standing up for him/her? I wish to express my unreserved gratitude to God Almighty and also the good people of Ojokoro for believing in me by voting massively for me on the 18th March, 2023. I still rededicate my victory to God and the good people of Ifako Ijaiye Constituency 02. “I am writing this my appreciation message with humility and respect, energized by the massive support and overwhelming vote of confidence in my capacity to be your servant-leader t...

FIRE SAFETY TIPS

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  Today's Lecture, I will discuss on Definition of Fire, Triangle of Combustion and Extinction, Qualities or Characteristics of Fireman and Classes of Fire With the Suitable Fire Extinguisher To Used to Quell the Fire At the end of the class; the readers will be able to; define Fire, Understand the Triangle of Combustion and Extinction, Itemize Qualities of A Fire Fighter and also know classes of Fire with the Fire Extinguisher suitable to Quell it. Definition Of Fire🔥: Fire is a chemical reaction between two or more combustible elements which result in Heat and Normal Light i.e Burning. In Fire, Prevention is better than Replacement i.e It's the responsibility of everyone to prevent fire from occuring. Combustible Materials are; i. Free Burning Materials such as, Chair, Table, Paper, Wood, Grass etc. ii. Combustible Liquid such as Flammable materials e.g Petrol, Diesel, Parafin, Kerosene etc. iii. Liquified Gases e.g Methane, Acetylene, Propane Butane etc. iv. Combustible Met...

Fire Outbreak: Hon. Olotu Sympathises With Awori Sawmill Fire Victims

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The Member representing the good people of Ifako Ijaiye Constituency 02 at the Lagos State House Of Assembly, Hon. Emmanuel Olotu has sympathized with the victims over the fire incident that gutted the Awori Sawmill, Abule Egba, Lagos- Abeokuta Expressway in Lagos State on Sunday, 4th February, 2024 at about 3:45pm  In a statement by his Media Team, the Proactive Legislator said, he was shocked by the incident. Hon. Olotu expressed regret over the fire outbreak that claimed the means of livelihood of many traders and over ten vehicles were burnt. “It is with heavy heart that I received the news of the fire outbreak that gutted the popular Sawmill in Awori, Lagos State, where millions of goods were loss via the fire outbreak. “I commiserate with the victims of the fire for the disruption of their economic activities as a result of the unfortunate incident. “I want to appeal to the people to remain calm and law abiding as the government of the state looks into the situation.  H...