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Lagos Assembly Pledges Collaboration With Nigerian Army On Security
Lagos Assembly Pledges Collaboration With Nigerian Army On Security
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has pledged the support of the House for the Nigerian Army with the goal of sustaining the peace experienced in the State.
Dr. Obasa gave the assurance on Thursday when he received Brigadier General Olawale Matthew Oyekola, 48th Commander of the 9 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, who visited the House of Assembly with his team.
According to the Speaker, the State’s legislature with 40 lawmakers is committed to ensuring peace and stability in all the local government areas of Lagos and welcomes every support from the right quarters in this regard.
“I want to assure you of our total support. Our arms are wide open. When you need us, all you have to do is just call on us. We are at the House of Assembly to protect the people’s interests, their rights and ensure they do what they are supposed to do.
“We love peace in Lagos, which you can call a mini-Nigeria. And with your coming, we hope to sustain the peace we have in the State.
“Our interest is to prosper Lagos economically, socio-politically and in infrastructure,” the Speaker said while commending Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for his policies that have kept the State growing.
Obasa used the opportunity to hail men of the military who, he described as gallant, for their dedication and loyalty to Nigeria. He specially commended the military men tackling insecurities in some parts of the country, particularly in the Northeast.
Speaking earlier, Brigadier General Oyekola said he was in the House to associate with the representatives of the people of Lagos who he and his men are mandated to protect.
Noting that he was returning to Lagos 20 years after he left the State, he said Lagos is peaceful and that this status needed to be sustained.
He solicited the support of Lagosians for the Army, which he called the third layer of protection with the Nigeria Police Force as the first layer.
“Wearing this uniform does not make us different from the people. We are first civilians before becoming men in uniforms,” he said.
General Oyekola resumed at the Brigade’s Headquarters in Ikeja, Lagos on August 21, 2024 after previously serving as Chief of Staff at the Headquarters of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI.
Eromosele Ebhomele
Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly.
*Nollywood’s Future Shaped at TGDCPE2024: Pioneering Growth Through Innovation and Diversity
Ibadan, Oyo State, is set to host a groundbreaking event as the TAMPAN Guild of Directors (TGDCPE2024) prepares to unleash its annual Continuous Professional Exercise. With the theme “Enhancing Market Reach and Technical Proficiency in Nollywood: Tackling Challenges, Leveraging Language Films,” this year’s gathering will serve as a crucial platform for discussing the trajectory of Nigerian cinema. The event will unite industry trailblazers, including ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi of the Nigeria Police Force, Dr. John O. Asein of the Nigerian Copyright Commission, and Tayo Adetunji of Africa Magic Yoruba, alongside Prof. Rasaki Ojo Bakare and other notable figures, to explore strategies for elevating Nollywood’s production quality and expanding its international presence.
The roster of esteemed speakers, including Shaibu Husseini, Yomi Fash-Lanso, and Anita Edward, is set to ignite pivotal conversations on film diversity and market expansion. These dialogues are expected to address the unique challenges facing Nollywood while harnessing the potential of language films to broaden its appeal and influence on a global scale. As Nollywood continues to gain international acclaim, the insights shared at TGDCPE2024 are anticipated to play a key role in shaping the industry’s future and solidifying its position on the world stage.
Under the esteemed patronage of Otunba Bolaji Amusan JP, the Global President of TAMPAN, and chaired by Amb Titi Jeje, the event promises to be a landmark occasion for Nollywood professionals. With an emphasis on innovation and collaboration, TGDCPE2024 aims to forge new pathways for Nigerian cinema, reinforcing its role as a dynamic and influential force in the global entertainment landscape. The event will take place on September 19th and 20th, 2024.
Economic Hardship: Apostle Suleman Steps Up Charity with ‘Free Food Restaurant’
The generosity in Apostle Johnson Suleman’s blood has continued to create a ripple effect, helping to buoy thousands of Nigerians through times of hunger and hardship. The launch of his ministry, Omega Fire Ministries, OFM’s ‘Free Food Restaurant’, thirty months ago was actually the breaking point.
While opening the restaurant as one of the attractions of his 52nd birthday celebration in March, 2022, ‘The Restoration Apostle’, as he is fondly addressed, averred that the initiative was meant to cushion the effect of Nigeria’s poor economic conditions. The idea was prophetic, indeed. Given Nigeria’s present near comatose social and economic systems, it is safe to say the restaurant has continued to serve even beyond imagination.
The restaurant, built in Auchi, Edo State, that started with feeding 1000 people daily at no cost, is now serving more than two thousand young and old, male and female, within two years and six months of its launch. As he has promised from the onset, there are signs the free food initiative would be going on forever because, according to him, it is another form of evangelism.
“We will continue to support families through this free feeding programme; outsiders, destitute, less privileged, and vulnerable members of the society,” the popular cleric notes, adding that the primary aim is for his ministry to bail out the deprived. “I am doing what God wishes me to do,” Apostle Suleman declares as he serves by himself carrying foods in a tray round the tables by which men, women, and children eagerly wait to have their portions.
Nigeria’s worst-ever economic crisis is happening leaving nearly 65% of its over 250 million people hungry, as food inflation continues to soar astronomically. This is the gap Apostle Suleman’s OFM helps out to fill by providing some 2,000 free lunches regularly.
“I have gone for days without food, so I understand how people feel without food. And it does not matter to us what religion they are from, or if they have family, or what they do. If they are hungry, they are welcome to eat at our restaurant,” stated Apostle Suleman who confessed that his gesture was genuine and borne out of pragmatism and compassion, and a desire to model the same challenge and generosity he experienced as a young person.
A larger percent of people being fed at Free Food Restaurant are non-members of OFM, investigation shows, who come there due to financial hardship. For Apostle Suleman, the restaurant’s mission is simple: Feed the hungry.
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