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OGUN OPENS SCHOOLS, STAGGERS SCHOOL HOURS

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Ogun State Government has announced Monday, 21 September, 2020 for the reopening of schools in the state for the first term of 2020/2021 session in addition to the earlier resumption of students in SS3 who are currently writing the West African School Certificate Examination.

In a Press Statement issued in Abeokuta by Kunle Somorin, his Chief Press Secretary, Governor Dapo Abiodun announced that this second phase of the reopening of schools is extended to all classes in primary and secondary schools, Technical and Vocational Colleges, and Tertiary Institutions. However, as part of the efforts to meet the COVID-19 guidelines for school operations, the schools hours are staggered as follows for public schools.

• Primary 1 to primary 3​​​​8.00am to 11.00am

• Primary 4 to Primary 6​​​​12.00noon to 3.00pm

• JSS 1 to JSS3​​​​​8.00am to 11.00am

• SS1 to SS3​​​​​12.00noon to 3.00pm

• Technical and Vocational will operate their normal school hours of 8.00am to 2.00pm
Early Child Care Development and Education classes i.e 3-5 years of age will not be resuming in public schools until the next phase of schools’ reopening.

• Private schools are also expected to take necessary measures to meet the COVID-19 protocols for physical distancing, among other requirements.

• Tertiary institutions are allowed to commence reopening from 21 September, 2020 as may be determined by their respective Management.

It should be noted that the government had earlier announced that all students had been given automatic promotion to the next class, including automatic placement for primary 6 students in public primary schools into JSS1 of public secondary schools.

However, primary 6 students desirous of placement into the State-owned Boarding Schools will sit for the Common Entrance Examination on Saturday, 12 September, 2020.

The hitherto JSS3 students who have now been promoted to SS1 will write their Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in October, 2020.

The Statement emphasised that the COVID-19 guidelines earlier issued for reopening of schools are still in effect and include:

• Provision of Sick bays / Isolation rooms in schools.
• Training and designation of some teachers as first line responders
• Use of face masks
• Regular check of body temperature with infrared thermometers
• Provision of adequate hand washing facilities and alcohol-based sanitisers for students and teachers;
• Maintaining of physical distancing of 2 metres
• Decontamination of schools prior to resumption;
• Suspension of general assembly.

“Our approach to COVID-19 pandemic management has been deliberate, methodical, focused, inclusive and carefullybalanced between life and livelihood and this has manifested in the steps we have adopted to the reopening of schools, ensuring safety of our children whilst minimising disruption in their education. The guidelines are applicable to all schools in the state whether private or public.

I have directed the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology to provide all public schools with the required items to meet the guidelines and private school owners are enjoined to do same.

I chargeour students to take full benefits of the reopening of the schools for their education advancement and wish them a very fulfilling 2020/2021 academic year”, the Governor said.

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Apapa Iganmu Constituency II Praises Hon. Musibau Lawal As Stakeholder Meeting Holds

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Apapa Iganmu Constituency II Praises Hon. Musibau Lawal As Stakeholder Meeting Holds

 

 

 

– Political Big-Wigs In Apapa Iganmu Commend Law Maker As 300 Constituents Enjoy Lagos Health Insurance Scheme

 

 

 

– Lagos Health Insurance Scheme: Hon. Musibau Aina Lawal Registers 300 Constituent… Political Big-Wigs Commend Effort

 

 

 

Sahara Weekly Reports That To make life better for the people of Apapa Iganmu COnstituency II, Hon. Muisbau Aina Lawal, a member of Lagos State House of Assembly has registered well over 300 members of his Constituency into the Lagos State Health Insurance Scheme (Ilera Eko)

 

 

Apapa Iganmu Constituency II Praises Hon. Musibau Lawal As Stakeholder Meeting Holds

 

 

The benefit came during the 9th Constituency Stakeholders’ meeting held simultaneously in all 40 Constituencies in Lagos State on the 11th of October 2024 with the topic: “Ensuring Food Security for a Sustainable Future: Youth Participation and Home-Grown Farming.

 

 

 

Also, the Constituents had the privilege to check their details as there were Dental Nurses and other health personnel on the ground to add color to the event.

 

 

The event began with a welcome address by the Chairman of Apapa-Iganmu LCDA, Dr. Mrs. Funmilayo Akande Muhammed, in her speech, she welcomed everyone to the meeting and also expressed gratitude to Hon. Musibau for his remarkable achievements during the few months in office and his dedication to the growth and development of Apapa II.

 

 

Apapa Iganmu Constituency II Praises Hon. Musibau Lawal As Stakeholder Meeting Holds

 

 

Delivering the message of the Speaker. Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, the Host, Hon. Musibau Aina Lawa,l highlighted the importance of food security to the Countr, more specifically Lagos Stat,e due to its population, the steps taken by the Lagos State Government to improve Food Security in the State. He further stated that empowering Youth to participate in farming is essential to ensuring long-term food security and economic stability in the country.

 

Also, Hon. Ayodeji Joseph, the MD/CEO of LSDPC and the Chief Host, expressed confidence in the ability and capabilities of Hon. Lawal Aina Musibau. He assured the good people of Apapa II that the Host had requisite experience for the delivery, and the testimonies of people attest to the fact.

 

 

During the question-and-answer session, Hon. Musibau reiterated his commitment to Maintaining an open line of communication with the people. He took the opportunity to outline his achievements in areas such as employment facilitation, financial support, medical treatment subsidization, empowerment, admission facilitation, etc.

 

These achievements were met with applause from the Constituents, who expressed satisfaction with his scorecard and encouraged him not to relent in the discharge of his

 

Legislative duties.

 

 

In attendance was a representative from Oba Fatai Aromire Ojora, the Ojora of Ijora and Iganmu Kingdom, ably represented by the Baale of Marine Beach, Dr. Joseph Ogunmola, also Party Leaders such as Hon. Ayodeji Joseph (MD/CEO, LSPDC); Hon. Funmilayo Akande Muhammed (Chairman Apapa Iganmu LCDA); Hon. Wale Babatunde; Hon. Morufu Gbadamosi Ojora, Hon. Toyin Aweda; Baales, Baloguns and Iyalodes.

 

Also was a large number of Community Members, representatives from the Lagos State House of Assembly; Youth Representatives, Security Agencies, Media Representatives, and representatives from the Lagos State House of Assembly.

 

 

Wife of the Honourable, Mrs. Zaynab Abosede Lawal also supported people in the area with different gift items worth millions of naira as a quiz competition was held to commemorate the gathering.

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THREAT BY THE DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS TO NEUTRALIZE ALHAJI MUJAHID DOKUBO ASARI UNDERMINES DEMOCRATIC SECURITY IN NIGERIA: By; Rt Hon. Gabriel Patterson Unyeowaji

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THREAT BY THE DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS TO NEUTRALIZE ALHAJI MUJAHID DOKUBO ASARI UNDERMINES DEMOCRATIC SECURITY IN NIGERIA:

By; Rt Hon. Gabriel Patterson Unyeowaji

The Nigerian Defence Headquarters in relation to a comment allegedly made by Alhaji Mujahid Abubakr Dokubo – Asari, the President/CEO of Royal Fouche Security Limited has threatened to neutralize him by viciously inviting him to a none existent battlefield.

In a press release by Major General Edward Buba, it stated that they will take out Alhaji Mujahid Abubakr Dokubo-Asari. This statement is a threat to democracy as it violates the Constitution of Nigeria. It is only a court of competent jurisdiction that can determine what will happen to any Citizen of the Nigerian State.

The position of the Defence Headquarters without any official investigation of whatever it is that Alhaji Mujahid Dokubo Asari may have said depicts complicity in the event that warranted the comment allegedly made by him. If this issue is approached correctly, the first step is to revisit the comment which is expressly a comment of self defence and homeowners right enshrined in the laws of Nigeria.

If I remember correctly, Alhaji Mujahid Abubakr Dokubo-Asari said that the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike has sent a helicopter that bears no insignia to be hovering specifically over his residence, In Obuama, Rivers State. There is no law in Nigeria that permits any AirCraft to specifically fly or however around a private residence without official permission as it violates the right of the home owner enshrined in the Constitution of Nigeria that protects right to private and family life hence, sailent questions needs to be asked the Defence Headquarters such as:

1. Did the Defence Headquarters order the unmarked Helicopter Gunship to fly or hover specifically over the residence of Alhaji Mujahid Abubakr Dokubo-Asari?

2. If yes then for what reasons especially him being a provider of security in assistance to the Federal Government and if no then why the haste to rise in defence of an aircraft that has violated the Constitutional Provisions of the Federal Republic of Nigeria?

3. Why did the Defence Headquarters leave out the complain by Alhaji Mujahid Abubakr Asari-Dokubo about the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike is it that they’re protecting him and is it not clear that they’re deliberately after Alhaji Mujahid Dokubo -Asari to murder him given that their statement bears no other humane intellectual argument other than to kill him?

4. Isn’t it possible that there are rogue elements in the ranks and file of the Defense Headquarters otherwise why the threat instead of approaching the issue through an official and diplomatic channel since the AirCraft is in clear violation of the law and if so, is the Defence Headquarters not protecting such rogue elements who could have launched an illegal mission?

The Nigerian Military should know that it does not have parallel governing Authority and Power in this democracy and exercising such unilaterally undermines Nigeria’s Democracy rather the authority and power it exercises comes from the laws of Nigeria as enshrined in the Constitution and the various Acts of the National Assembly and there is nowhere it is empowered to threaten Citizens of the Country especially one who has contributed immensely to the Country security wise.

Again, the Defence Headquarters should channel it’s professional skills of neutralization to tackle the Banditry and Terrorism that has been festering in the North for years. Also it should focus same professional skills of neutralization to recapture the Boko Haram Terrorists that it enrolled into it’s rank and file who has now absconded with sophisticated weapons from the armoury of the military and who are now at large and a source of severe danger to a large catchment of our civilian population.

Finally the Military should not involve themselves in politics of Rivers State or Nigeria in general but should remain neutral. The situation in Rivers State allows Alhaji Mujahid Abubakr Dokubo- Asari to be conscious of security of his life and that of his loved ones, therefore it is vexatious for any Aircraft whether Military or Civilian to be hovering over his residence specifically. Hence, it is out of place to threaten him over whatever he says (having a right to freedom of speech) in relation to the danger and insecurity to himself and his people triggered by that unmarked Aircraft.

On this note it will be in order if Alhaji Mujahid Abubakr Dokubo – Asari files for the enforcement of his fundamental human rights against the Defence Headquarters because it has no right to act anyhow or recklessly. Also the attention of the National Assembly especially the Senate Committee on Defence is to be called to invite representatives of the Defence Headquarters for questioning. We are in a Democracy not in a Military regime and as such no agency of Government can hold the country to ransom.

Rt Hon. Gabriel Patterson Unyeowaji
Igrigi 1 of Niger Delta.

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Dr. Dolapo Badru Up-Skill Lagos Youths With Cyber Technology & Management • Presents Laptop Computers To Graduants

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Dr. Dolapo Badru Up-Skill Lagos Youths With Cyber Technology & Management

• Presents Laptop Computers To Graduants

 

Amidst Encomium, Lagos Island Youths Trained On Cyber Technology and Management graduated From A 5-Day Empowerment Training organised by the Honourable Member Of The Federal House Of Representatives, Lagos Island Federal Constituency 1, Hon. Dr. Dolapo Badru in partnership with the National Centre For Technology Management(NACETE) on Victoria Island, Lagos, today Friday 11 October, 2024.

The training started on Monday 7 and ended Today, Friday 11 October, 2024.

The Major Highlights of the Interactive Empowerment Programme were Cyber Technology And Crisis Management, The Internet And Cybercrime, Cyber Security Measures, Challenges Of Anti-Cybercrime Laws, Encryption Techniques And Importance, Data Breach And Impact.

According to the Instructor, Mr. Newton Moyen, the Training would avail the Youths Career choice in Cyberspace Technology, Management and Security.
He also emphasized the importance of the training amidst growing Hacking threats to the Cyber ecosystem.

Other Information Technologists and Instructors took turn to conduct Practicals for the Trainees on Encrypting Of Mobile Device, Cisco Packet Tracker, Artificial Intelligence In Cyber Security, Secure Cloud Ecosystem, Quantum and Computing and Block chain Technology.

Other Areas of Focus were Class Work, Quiz Competitions, Cross Fertilization Of Creative Ideas, Question and Answer Sessions.

The Director-General of NACETEM, Dr Olushola Odusanya, represented by the Deputy Director, Engr. ‘Seni Sadare said the Skill-up initiative became necessary to bridge the gap in the Cyberspace Technology in Nigeria. He charged the Beneficiaries to make good use of the Technology-based Programme.

He however commended Hon. Badru’s numerous Constituency Projects and Intervention Initiatives. He also asked for more partnership with the High-Ranking Federal Legislator.

Speaking onbehalf of the Beneficiaries, Miss Abibayo Mayegun expressed gratitude to Hon. Badru.

She stated that the Cyber Technology and Management training has broaden her knowledge of the Cyberspace.

She said: “The Training was comprehensive and we have acquired skills to develop ourselves”. I am determined to take up a career in Cyber Technology and Management’, she concluded.

The Youths were Presented With Laptop Computers and Starter Packs and Certificates.

Present at the Graduation ceremony were Hon. Rasheed Giwa, Alh. Ganiu Salam, Mr. Owolabi Adamson, NACETEM Deputy Director, Engr. Seni Sadare, , Members Of Staff of NACETEM and a host of others.

•Uplifting The People
•Redefining Legislative Functions
•Leadership With Sincerity Of Purpose
•Doing Good Always

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