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Sofela Commends Governor Abiodun Over Signing Of MOU With Foreign Investor On Development Of Olokola FTZ

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The frontline aspirant for Ogun Central Senatorial District under All Progressives Congress, APC, Hon Emmanuel Adebola Sofela Shoffi commended Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun over the signing of Memorandum of Understanding with foreign investors to develop Olokola Free Trade Zone.

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Governor Abiodun signed the $400m Memorandum of Understanding with the foreign firm, Arise Integrated Industrial Platform, on the development of Olokola Free Trade Zone and Remo Agro Processing Zone.

The state governor, Dapo Abiodun, and the Founder/Chief Executive Officer, Arise Integrated Industrial Platform, Gagan Gupta, signed the MoU on Friday, at the Exco Chambers of the Governor’s Office, Abeokuta.

Speaking shortly after the signing ceremony, Gupta disclosed that his organisation would focus on the development of Olokola Free Trade Zone and the Remo Agro Processing Zone.

He explained that the $400m investment would be for the completion of phase one of the projects, saying by July 2023, the investment would be scaled up subsequently for other phases of the project.

According to him, Gupta organisation will focus on developing the infrastructure at the Olokola Free Trade Zone as well as the Remo Cluster Area and the Agro Cargo Airport in order to enhance value linkages in the agro-processing area.

Gupta who also noted that the intention of the group was to ensure that work starts on the industrial zone by the first week of July this year, added that the group would also focus more on the upstream sector.

The Arise Integrated founder added that his company would bring substantial equity but would encourage local investors participation saying “we would be glad to have Ogun State as a partner.”

Sofela further enjoined the good people of Ogun State to vote Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun to complete his eight years of transformation come 2023. He also asked the people of Abeokuta South, Abeokuta North, Ewekoro, Ifo, Obafemi-Owode and Odeda to vote him to represent them at the senate for quality and effective representation by sponsoring people oriented laws and bringing employment and empowerment programmes to their doorsteps.

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Arrest anyone parading himself as the president of Ohaneze Ndi Igbo in Lagos apart from Chief Solomon -prophet Ikuru

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By Collins Nkwocha

The prophetic Hall of fame, prophet Godwin Ikuru of Jehovah Eye Salvation Ministry, Lagos has called on the security operatives to arrest anyone parading himself as the president of Ohaneze Ndi Igbo in Lagos apart from Chief Solomon Aguene who is recognised by the law.

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Speaking during the coronation of Eze Ohazurume Ndi Igbo of Lekki on the 5th of May,2023, he warned Chief Ossai to stop causing discord and confusion among the Igbo’s in Lagos.He urged the security operatives to arrest him for flaunting himself as the president despite the court ruling which elongated the tenure of the serving president.

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He went ahead to profess his love for the Igbo’s,he said that the president of Nigeria,Bola Ahmed Tinubu also love them,he urged them to stay united so that they can achieve great things in the Nigerian nation.He said “I have immense love for the Igbo’s because they are a great tribe,the Bola Ahmed Tinubu also love them,they should come together and remain united in order achieve great things ”

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Prophetic Hall Of Fame: ‘’Emulate Sanwo-Olu’’ – Prophet Ikuru implores Other Governors

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The number one prophet in Nigeria, the prophetic Hall of fame, prophet Godwin Ikuru of Jehovah Eye Salvation Ministry, Lagos, has applauded the governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwolu for being exceptional as a serving governor.

 

Speaking today in Ikeja, Lagos,the handsome prophet was full of praises for the governor,he said ” while some governors were busy embezzling money, Sanwolu was busy working, making Lagos the attraction of Nigeria and enviable,God will continue to bless him and his commissioners”

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He maintained that Lagos is now very beautiful because of the commitment and sincerity of the governor,he said “just some weeks ago, the president was here to commissioner the redline train which is a remarkable achievement, Sanwolu making indelible mark in Lagos,there are many visible projects going on in Lagos at the moment,i want other governors to emulate him so that Nigeria can be a better place, the reason why people keep flooding Lagos is because there is nothing in other states,the governors are diverting the money that is meant for the development of the states”

 

He stressed further and described the governor as some who is very humble and respectful ” I will continue to pray for him and his commissioners , that God will continue to protect and guide them”.

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ASR AFRICA SET TO COMMENCE THE CONSTRUCTION ABDUL SAMAD RABIU HOSTEL BLOCK FOR THE FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, MINNA, NIGER STATE

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ASR AFRICA SET TO COMMENCE THE CONSTRUCTION ABDUL SAMAD RABIU HOSTEL BLOCK FOR THE FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, MINNA, NIGER STATE

 

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Sahara Weekly Reports That The Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) is set to commence the construction of a state-of-the-art hostel block for the Federal University of Technology, Minna. The project, which is being executed under the philanthropic initiative of the Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu (CFR, CON), will provide contemporary hostel accommodation for undergraduate students within the university’s main campus. The proposed hostel facility will accommodate 108 students with other auxiliary facilities such as laundries, kitchenettes, common rooms, and the warden’s room.

 

 

 

 

ASR AFRICA SET TO COMMENCE THE CONSTRUCTION ABDUL SAMAD RABIU HOSTEL BLOCK FOR THE FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, MINNA, NIGER STATE 

 

 

 

 

Speaking at the groundbreaking event, the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof Faruk Adamu Kuta, expressed joy for having the University as one of the beneficiaries of the ASR Africa Tertiary Education Grant Scheme. He extended the University’s appreciation to the Chairman of ASR Africa and the BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu and added that upon completion, a large number of students will have access to hostel accommodation thereby reducing the number of students that are exposed to insecurity and other vices outside the university campus.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In his response, Dr. Ubon Udoh, the Managing Director of ASR Africa, affirmed the excellent reputation of the University of Minna which ranked amongst the top 10 Nigerian universities and top 2500 in the world by Webometrics. He applauded the management of the university for prioritizing the security of their students amidst the institution’s quantum of needs. In his words, “The choice of this project will facilitate the relocation of the university’s temporary accommodations back into the main campus”. Dr Udoh urged the student to ensure proper use of the building which is constructed with state-of-the-art facilities.

 

 

 

 

ASR AFRICA SET TO COMMENCE THE CONSTRUCTION ABDUL SAMAD RABIU HOSTEL BLOCK FOR THE FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, MINNA, NIGER STATE 

 

 

 

 

 

The hostel accommodation is designed to have an apartment styled accommodations with each room having an en-suite bath and water closet facilities. This model of each room having its independent convenience and shower has been found to engender hygiene and a sense of responsibility amongst the students which is what the university aim to achieve among its students.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

About ASR Africa

 

 

ASR Africa is the brainchild of African Industrialist, Philanthropist and Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, the Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) was established in 2021 to provide sustainable, impact-based, homegrown solutions to developmental issues affecting Health, Education and Social Development within Africa.

 

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