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South West Advancement Award and Lecture Series 2022 Set to Hold in Lagos State

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South West Advancement Award and Lecture Series 2022 Set to Hold in Lagos State

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The 2nd Edition South West Advancement Award and Lecture Series 2022 is set to hold on Sunday 5th June 2022 at the Prestigious Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos State.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

South West Advancement Awards is designed to showcase, Appreciate and Motivate the Average Yoruba Man and Woman whose Ideas ,Works and activities have helped in the growth and development of the South West Region of Nigeria ,people who have distinguish themselves in their area of career worth to emulate .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The project is Created to Celebrate great Achievers in the South west with a set goal of adding Values to the younger generation to follow in their foot steps and by Extension eradicating Societal decadence in our society .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Award Screening Committee are made up of Credible Young Professional and the Nominees for this Award are carefully picked by the general public through our nomination process on Newspapers and other social media platforms.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Lecture Series and Awards had gotten the nod of prominent Yoruba sons and Daughters around the world who have created a great impart in their various areas of endeavors to better the region .What makes this Lecture and Award special is the fact that we have a vision to make it the most credible reference point and yardstick of measuring and rewarding leadership, Excellence, Accountability, Professionalism and Self- Discipline in the South West Region.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Ceremony will bring together traditional institutions, Government Officials, Investors, Industry Experts,Top Media Executives, Captain of industries and delegates from all the Six (6) States from the Southwest-Ekiti,Ondo,Oyo,Ogun,Osun and Lagos to dialogue on critical issues like Promotion of Trade and Investment in our region as well as create a platform for interaction which will yield dividends in Promoting Agribusiness, Tourism,Development in Commerce and Industry in the Region.The Summit will also highlight the role of youth in nation Building.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Awardees for this 2022 Edition Includes His Excellency Babajide Sanwo-Olu, His Excellency Otunba Gbenga Daniel, Dr Taiwo Afolabi, Mr Femi Otedola, Her Excellency Arch. Mrs Yemisi Suswam, Hon Justice Opeyemi Oke, Captain Folu Akinkuotu,Mr Bamidele Onalaja, Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Arch. Ojo Olatunde, Princess Adejoke Orelope- Akinfulire, HRH Dr Halimat Adenike Tejuosho, Dr Folashade Yemi-Esan, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, Mrs Bolanle Sarumi, Mr Kola Kuddus, Mrs Simisola Adeyemi, Engr. Dotun Sanusi, Mr Olatunde Akande, Hon Shina Peller, Prof Adesoji Adesugba, Mr Agboola Lukman Dabiri, Mr Abiodun Alabi, Mr Adebayo Olamilekan, Mr Tesleem Aguloye, Hon Seyi jakande, Hon Motunrayo Gbadebo-Aloba, Mrs Adeyemi Osinowo, Mr Adedeji Ademola, Ms Jolin Ohono, Mr Ifetayo Adeniyi, City People Magazine, Mr Lai Labode, Miss Odunola Abayomi, Mrs Grace Gabriel, Queen Christmas, Mr Akin Alabi, Mr Temitope Ogunsemo, Otunba Peter obafemi, Olori Seyi Asake Adako, Mr Kehinde Adegbite(Mallam Yankee), Mr Wale Jafojo, Mr Akiwale Abidakun, Queen Deola Oseni.

 

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IGP Disu Unveils New Security Vehicles, Bikes In Ogun

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IGP Disu Unveils New Security Vehicles, Bikes In Ogun, 

 

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Saturday took centre stage at the commissioning of landmark projects in Ogun State, reaffirming the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to strengthening national security and deepening collaboration with state authorities.

The high-profile event, attended by top government officials and security stakeholders, highlighted the strategic importance of security in driving development. Disu’s presence underscored ongoing efforts by the Police leadership to align operational priorities with infrastructural growth across the country.

A key highlight of the ceremony was the commissioning of new security vehicles and electric motorbikes aimed at boosting the operational capacity of security agencies in the state. The IGP commended the Ogun State Government for what he described as a proactive and forward-thinking approach to security, noting that the newly deployed assets would significantly enhance rapid response and patrol efficiency.

He stressed that effective policing remains central to maintaining peace and order, assuring residents that the Force would continue to evolve strategies to tackle emerging threats. According to him, the Nigeria Police Force is committed to working closely with both the Federal Government and sub-national authorities to ensure the safety of lives and property.

Disu further called on members of the public to support security agencies by providing timely and credible information, describing community cooperation as vital in combating crime and sustaining a secure environment.

The Police leadership also expressed appreciation to the Ogun State Government and other dignitaries for their continued partnership, noting that such collaboration is essential to advancing security initiatives and fostering national development.

 

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PDP Stalwart, Fagbemi, Resigns From Party in Ogbomoso South

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*PDP Stalwart, Fagbemi, Resigns From Party in Ogbomoso South*

 

A former Secretary of Ogbomoso South Local Government, Temidayo Fagbemi, has formally resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party.

 

Fagbemi, a major financier of the PDP in the area, tendered his resignation in a letter addressed to the Ward Chairman of the party in Ijeru II, Ogbomoso South.

 

In his letter, Fagbemi stated that leaving the party he had diligently supported, contributing to PDP’s victories at both the state and local government levels for two consecutive terms, was a difficult but necessary decision.

 

He wrote: “I, Temidayo Fagbemi, hereby submit my resignation as a member of the PDP.”

 

“My decision to leave the party, which I worked hard to support and helped secure victory at both the state and local levels for two consecutive terms, is not an easy one. However, it has become necessary.”

 

He thanked party leaders for the years of shared political engagement and wished them success in their forthcoming primaries.

 

His resignation marks a significant development within the Ogbomoso South PDP, given his influence, contributions, and long-standing role in strengthening the party’s structure.

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Land grabbers invade FGC Kano…. Old Students

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Land grabbers invade FGC Kano…. Old Students

 

The Federal Government College Kano Old Students Association (FGCKOSA)
wishes to formally draw the attention of the President of the Federal Republic of
Nigeria, His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to a deeply troubling
development involving the proposed concession of approximately 30 hectares of
land within Federal Government College Kano under a Public-Private Partnership
arrangement.

 

We state, with utmost concern, that this initiative represents a destruction of a
national educational legacy carefully built and handed over to the current
generation of leaders. Unity Schools were established as symbols of excellence,
integration, and nation-building. Any action that diminishes their integrity reflects
a troubling disregard for the power of education as a driver of national progress.
At a time when nations across the world are investing more in education
infrastructure and expanding capacity, it is deeply alarming that we are instead
dismantling and commercializing existing assets meant for learning. This
proposed development signals a shift away from long-term educational value
toward short-term commercial interests.

 

It is also important to note that the alumni community has, over the years,
collectively invested billions of naira in the development of the College—
consistently funding infrastructure, supporting academic programs, and
strengthening the institution without taking any portion of school land or
seeking anything in return. This record reflects a deep, selfless commitment to
the school’s growth and sustainability.

 

Furthermore, the alumni has formally established a dedicated foundation focused
on the perpetuation of the College and the advancement of academic
excellence, with plans to raise ₦5 billion at its official launch in June 2026. This
demonstrates that credible, mission-aligned funding alternatives already exist without compromising the intergrity of the school

Our objections are as follows:
1. Misuse of Educational Land for Commercial Gain:
The proposed project is fundamentally a residential and commercial real
estate venture. This constitutes a clear diversion of federally designated
educational land into private hands, undermining the original purpose for
which the land was acquired.
2. Threat to Student Safety and Academic Environment:

 

The introduction of a mixed-use estate sharing boundaries with the school
exposes students to avoidable risks and erodes the controlled, secure
environment required for effective learning.
3. Irreversible Damage to School Capacity and Future Growth:

 

The land identified for this project includes critical open spaces necessary
for recreation, expansion, and future development. Any project that
reduces the capacity of the school to grow, expand, and improve its
facilities cannot, in any form, be considered beneficial to the institution.
4. Fundamental Question of Necessity:
Why Federal Government College Kano land? Kano State is one of the
largest states in the country, with abundant land available for real estate
development. There is no justification for appropriating land from an
existing educational institution when alternatives clearly exist.
5. No Tangible Benefit to the School:
There is no scenario under which this land-swap PPP arrangement
benefits the school. On the contrary, all available evidence suggests that
the project is structured primarily for private commercial gain. We are
compelled to state that this raises serious concerns that the promoters
intend to rip off the government and the Nigerian people under the guise
of a PPP arrangement.

 

Your Excellency, this matter goes beyond a single institution. It raises a
fundamental question about our national priorities: whether we will protect and
strengthen our educational institutions, or allow them to be gradually eroded.
We therefore respectfully call on the President to:
• Immediately cancel the proposed PPP land concession;
• Protect the sanctity and integrity of Unity Schools nationwide

*Ensure that no action is taken that compromises the future of education
in Nigeria.

 

We also strongly advise members of the public to refrain from purchasing or
investing in any land or property associated with this scheme, as it is under
serious dispute and may be overturned, exposing buyers to financial loss.
FGCKOSA wishes to make it clear that we will not relent in pursuing all lawful and
legal avenues to overturn this illegal arrangement. We remain committed to
safeguarding the legacy of our institution and ensuring that it continues to serve
future generations.

 

Signed,
Shoyinka Shodunke
President
Federal Government College Kano Old Students Association (FGCKOSA)

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