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Naija Lives Matter Organizes “OBIDIENT CONFERENCE”….Invites Peter Obi, Doyin Okupe and 10 others to speak

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OBIDIENT CONFERENCE

Naija Lives Matter Organizes “OBIDIENT CONFERENCE”….Invites Peter Obi, Doyin Okupe and 10 others to speak

OBIDIENT CONFERENCE

In preparation for the upcoming general elections, a non-governmental organization, Naija Lives MatterOrganization (NLM) is organizing a political discourse- ‘THE OBIDIENT CONFERENCE – Making Nigerian Lives Matter in 2023 Elections and Beyond’ which is set to hold digitally on Friday, 30th September from 4pm to 8pm on the zoom platform

 

The meeting which is aimed at having a national discourse on various issues relevant to the upcoming 2023 elections in Nigeria; how to turn out voters across the country; and prevent rigging of elections by all sides, will hold via Zoom Platform and participants are expected to pre-register on obidientconference.com to secure a space on the conference room as there are limited slots available.

 

 

 

In a statement made available to the press, the founder of NLM, Dr Ope Banwo revealed that The 1ST ever Obidient Conference will feature the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi as a special guest of honour. Other national speakers already confirmed for the 1st Obidient Conference include: Dr Doyin Okupe (DG, Peter Obi campaign), Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour (LP Guber candidate), Kehinde Shogunle (LP Guber candidate), Rev. Yinka Yusuf (G.O Household of Love), Mallam Garba Lawal (NW zonal coordinator LP), Eragbe Anselm (LP National Youth Leader); Chimezie ‘Jack’ Ezeokoli, Founder of Take Back Naija, Princess Ladidi Yusuf, LP NW Zonal Women Leader; Weyimi; Baryat Kabuki and Morris Monye, Founder of Super Volunteers for Peter Obi among few others.

Some of the topics to be discussed at the Obidient Conference on zoom include:

* Labor Party and The Obidient Movement – The Protocol For Maximizing The Synergy Between The Campaign & Support Groups

 

*Choosing Candidates For OBIdients In 2023 – Party Loyalty Or Ideological Compatibility

 

 

 

 

* The Small Cell Strategy For Creating A New Kind Of Political Structure For 2023 (Dr Ope Banwo)

 

* The Social Media War With Influencers – How To Stand Your Ground On Your Choice

 

 

 

 

 

 

* From twitter To Voting Booth- How organize to vote, prevent rigging and defend the vote

 

* Organic Mobilization Vs Bullion Van Poltiics – Strategies For Winning In 2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* “Pathway To Restructuring Nigeria Without War Or Revolution”

 

“The Big Whale Challenge – The Challenges Of Harmozing The Multi-Dimentional Supporters Groups Of Peter Obi Towards 2023 Elections”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“The Church and The Road To Nigeria’s Restoration – Perspecitves From The Pulpit”

 

* Labor Party and The Obidient Movement – The Protocol For Maximizing The Synergy Between The Campaign & Support Groups

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* From Twitter To The Voting Booth- How to organize to vote, prevent rigging, and defend the vote

 

In July 2022, Naija Lives Matter Organization, the USA and Nigerian based non-governmental organisation, founded by Dr Ope Banwo, Attorney, Techpreneur and Social Activists endorsed the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, for the 2023 elections and has since then been very supportiveof his presidential campaign.

 

 

 

 

 

Naija Lives Matter is currently running its own Peter Obi Nation Support Group to join other support organisations across the nation and abroad to ensurethe Labour candidate’s victory at the 2022 polls. NLM currently has over 60,000 members nationwide with over 480 small cell groups CREATED under its Peter Obi Nation project for 2023 elections.

The Obidient Conference is another milestone move by the non-governmental organisation to synergize and network other Peter Obi supporters to ensure victory for Mr Obi in 2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dr Ope Banwo is urging Nigerians both at home and abroad to join in the struggle to create a better economic environment and more productivity in every sector of the country.

 

Naija Lives Matter is a USA and Nigeria based non-governmental organization committed to the economic and social welfare of all Nigerians as well as ensuring sensitization of the citizens to participate in political activities for the betterment of the country. The NGO operates under 3 main charters including Social Responsibility programs; Digital Skills Empowerment Fand or Self Employment; and Mass mobilization for better government in Nigeria. Apart from political mobilization projects, other projects of Naija Lives Matter in recent times include the Monthly Fish-For-Life digital skills workshops; Food for Widows drive;and JAMB Registration sponsorship for 1,000s of youths among others

 

 

 

 

 

 

For more information about this historic conference, and how to participate, the organizers have created an information website at www.ObidientConference.com

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Lagos Assembly Charges Security Agencies To Redouble Efforts In Combating Extortion By Miscreants

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Lagos Assembly Charges Security Agencies To Redouble Efforts In Combating Extortion By Miscreants

Lagos Assembly Charges Security Agencies To Redouble Efforts In Combating Extortion By Miscreants

 

Acknowledging that the scourge of brazen extortion by miscreants on Lagos streets was on the increase, the Lagos State House of Assembly has called on the Commissioner of Police, CP Olohunda Moshood Jimoh, and heads of other security agencies to intensify intelligence gathering with the latest security apparatuses, increase surveillance on black spots across the metropolis, and, where necessary, arrest such miscreants, and have the state rehabilitate them.

Lagos Assembly Charges Security Agencies To Redouble Efforts In Combating Extortion By Miscreants

Hon. Sanni Okanlawon (representing Kosofe Constituency 1) raised the alarm at plenary Tuesday, May 6, under ‘Matter of Urgent Public Importance’ stating; “The unlawful extortion of stranded and innocent motorists by miscreants remains a growing concern that demands urgent attention. Nobody on the streets of Lagos is immune to their activities. If left unchecked, they could render the state unsafe.” He painted different unsavoury scenarios of how the street urchins operate brazenly, which he described as unacceptable, and called for urgent intervention to protect road users.

Supporting the motion, Hon. Kehinde Joseph (Alimosho Constituency II) noted that this particular trend threatens the safety and sanity of road transportation in the state. Hon. Desmond Elliot (Surulere Constituency 1) corroborated this and emphasised the need for active surveillance by security agencies. He also suggested the involvement of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), noting that many of the offenders act under the influence of illegal substances.

Similarly, Hon. Aro Moshood (Ikorodu Constituency II) urged the Commissioner of Police to set up a tactical team dedicated mainly to road monitoring because “It is high time the government took the bull by the horns.” Commending Hon. Okanlawon for moving the motion, Hon. Adebola Shabi (Lagos Mainland Constituency 2) said local government chairmen have a huge role in combating this menace. Effective strategies, she added, have to be devised while recommending the installation of CCTV cameras at identified black spots.

However, Hon. Obafemi Saheed (Kosofe Constituency 2) disclosed that the government has invested heavily in security through the Lagos State Security Trust Fund, LSSTF, and, therefore, should not sit back and watch miscreants take over the city.

Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Mudashiru Obasa commended Hon. Okanlawon and the lawmakers who contributed robustly to the debate. He said that the police and other security agencies, including the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC), must collaborate to ensure that Lagos remains safe for residents, commuters, and visitors alike.

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Lagos Assembly Summons Lands Bureau over Allocations, Recurring Land-Related Issues

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Lagos Assembly Summons Lands Bureau over Allocations, Recurring Land-Related Issues

Lagos Assembly Summons Lands Bureau over Allocations, Recurring Land-Related Issues

The Lagos State House of Assembly has summoned the state Lands Bureau to appear before it to provide clarity on previous allocations and recurring land-related issues. It also approved land compensation for communities where the state government acquired lands for public use.

At plenary last Thursday, the House adopted the recommendations of the Committee on Rules and Business on a petition titled “Application by Oriba Community in Epe Local Government to join in the petition of Ladaba Community” presented by Hon. Noheem Adams.

Lagos Assembly Summons Lands Bureau over Allocations, Recurring Land-Related Issues

Following the presentation of the report, the House unanimously adopted the recommendations as its resolution by asking the bureau to appear before it with proper documents to explain the status of lands acquired by the state. The committee also recommended that the bureau issue excision/allocation letters to the 68 affected communities, while their Certificates of Occupancy (C of O) should be ready within one month of the House’s resolution.

Members who lent their voices to the matter commended the committee for ensuring they got justice for the affected communities and suggested that their compensation should be increased from 20% to 25%.

In his summation, Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon.. (Dr.) Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa acknowledged the need for increased compensation but noted that the state government has its plans. Particularly, he endorsed the allocation of 20% (2,000 hectares) of the 10,000 hectares acquired by the state government as compensation.

Speaker Obasa further recommended that the committee should collaborate with the Lands Bureau, Office of the State Surveyor General, and New Towns Development Authority for the effective implementation of the recommendations.

The Lagos State Lands Bureau is responsible for land administration and management. It oversees key activities such as land allocation, issuance of Certificates of Occupancy (C of O), land registration, and the management of state-owned lands.

Its primary goals include ensuring equitable and transparent land transactions, facilitating urban planning, and supporting economic development by maintaining an organized system of land ownership. The bureau also handles disputes related to land and implements policies to optimize land use while protecting public interests.

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Oluremi Tinubu and Aisha Achimugu: A Bond Forged in Compassion, by Olabode Opeseitan

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Oluremi Tinubu and Aisha Achimugu: A Bond Forged in Compassion, by Olabode Opeseitan

 

 

Two women with two distinct destinies. One, Oluremi Tinubu, Nigeria’s First Lady, is a political luminary and steadfast advocate for the marginalized. The other is Aisha Achimugu, a trailblazing entrepreneur who conquered the male-dominated oil and gas sector, yet wears her heart on her sleeve for humanity.

 

 

Oluremi Tinubu and Aisha Achimugu: A Bond Forged in Compassion, by Olabode Opeseitan 

 

Though their paths differ, their souls converge in two profound ways: an unyielding passion for women’s empowerment and a lifelong covenant with charity.

 

 

For Oluremi, empowering women and uplifting the vulnerable is not merely a mission—it’s her oxygen. From founding the New Era Foundation as Lagos’ First Lady to launching her Renewed Hope Initiative as Nigeria’s First Lady—a platform championing youth and girl-child education and spearheading transformative projects like the Community ICT Hub—she has turned biblical compassion into action. Her unalloyed commitment to charitable virtues shone brightly during the commissioning of the hub in Ibadan, a Federal Government collaboration under her RHI that bridges the digital divide for thousands, revealing a heart that beats for the forgotten.

 

 

 

In Aisha Achimugu, Oluremi unknowingly finds a kindred spirit. Aisha’s SAM Empowerment Foundation has illuminated the futures of countless Nigerian girls through scholarships, mentorship, and vocational training, transforming aspirations into tangible opportunities. Her compassion radiates beyond borders, driven by a pan-African vision to uplift communities wherever the need arises. Whether empowering women in Nigeria’s underserved regions or advocating for sustainable livelihoods across the continent, Aisha’s mantra—“When God has blessed you, be a blessing to others”— resounds in every act of service. From rebuilding lives shattered by poverty to fostering dignity through education, her golden heart has become a beacon of hope for Africa’s most vulnerable.

 

 

 

Yet, their journeys have not been without storms. Both women have endured savage media trials—unfairly judged, their reputations scrutinized. Society often forgets: behind the headlines are mothers, leaders, and humanitarians whose “crimes” are loving too fiercely and giving too generously. They are imperfect, as all humans are, but in their relentless generosity, they mirror the very best of what humanity can be.

 

 

 

To Oluremi and Aisha: Your resilience in the face of adversity is a testament to your unbreakable spirits. When cynics question your motives, remember the girls now coding in Ibadan’s ICT Hub, the mothers reclaiming their futures through vocational training, and the orphans who see you as their lifeline. Do not relent. For every life you touch—whether through education, healthcare, or the quiet restoration of dignity—a ripple of hope spreads. Your legacies are not etched in headlines but in healed hearts and transformed destinies.

 

 

We see you. We celebrate you. And we beg you: keep shining.

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