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‘What I intend doing when I become Governor’ – Jimi Lawal reveals agenda
As 2019 approaches for the Nigerian election, there has been several individual showing interest to be elected in several political offices across the country and Ogun state isn’t an exception. In ogun state alone, Over 50 individuals have shown interest in contesting for the post of the governor but research has revealed the few qualified ones.
Among them includes Mr Jimi Lawal, who has been into public service since 2003 during the Era of Mallam Nasir El Rufai as the Minister of the FCT, Abuja, even up till now that he is the governor of Kaduna state.
The aspiration of Jimi Lawal can be likened to that which stands out among the crowd as his intentions, consultations, his works are second to none.
While speaking with selected journalists at his campaign office in Ijebu, he made it known that the decision to run for the office of the governor was a collective one as he was asked by his state residents and party executives due to his tremendous and selfless services rendered over the years.
He also made it known that his qualifications in terms of exposition to public service is another reason for his aspiration. In 2003, when Mallam Nasir El-Rufai became the Minister of the federal capital territory, Abuja, he served as an advicer and in 2015, served as the senior adviser on Investment Promotion , doubles as chief of staff to the governor of Kaduna state, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai.
However, in Ogun state, it is no more news that the present Governor, Ibikunle Amosun made it known that he will be supporting a Yewa Candidate ad that he will be unveiling his candidate soon whom he described as ‘whizz-kid’ despite the fact that it is the turn of the Ijebus to govern the state. Mr Jimi Lawal explained that he isn’t bothered about Governor Amosun’s Candidate and stated how Governor Amosun used the term meant for the Yewa’s and how he is trying to compensate them by supporting them against the Ijebus who are the people meant to produce the next governor of the state.
‘’ Amosun has done well, so he is entitled, infact, if a Government has done so well and he doesn’t nominate someone however there is a tradition, governorship is rotated in the state, by the Egba Division, with a sub division of Yewa/Egbado and the Ijebu division with a sub division of Remo.
The first governor came from Ijebu, Ola Bisi Onabanjo, and after that it went to Egba, Chief Olusegun Osoba, then it came back to Ijebu ode in Remo, Otunba Gbenga Daniel , then it went to Egba, and it went to Egbado, Infact the Oba said no right thinking Ijebu man should come out because it wasn’t our time so you wouldn’t have found anyone, Ijebu supported the candidate but unfortunately, they were divided, OGD supported a Yewa Person in person of GNI, unfortunately PDP were divided and the faction led by Obasanjo supported Engr. Olurin from Yewa so their votes were divided, and unfortunately, Egba that has done it before got the ticket and won, and the rest is history.
Amosun has used Yewa’s tenure for his own so he is trying to compensate them and that is why he is supporting the Yewa Agenda which is wrong. You can’t use our turn to compensate your half-brother. It is the turn of Ijebus, I wouldn’t have come out but they called on me and I have the qualification and willing to serve.
Furthermore, he talked about his 5-point agenda if he is elected Governor of the state which includes Economic development, Human capital development , health care, Security of lives and property , Good Governance
At least 23 people were killed in a series of suspected suicide bombings, police in Nigeria’s northeastern city of Maiduguri said on Tuesday.
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More than 100 other people were injured in the blasts that took place on Monday evening in the capital of Nigeria’s restive Borno state.
No group has claimed responsibility for the suspected attacks.
The deadly blasts come after a military post was attacked overnight Sunday to Monday, which authorities blamed on suspected Islamist militants.
This sad incident is coming barely two weeks after Primate Elijah Ayodele, the Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church specifically warned against attacks in some states. He mentioned these states while calling on security operatives to pay close attention to them.
These were his words:
“Another attack is coming up in these following states where the military must watch carefully and intelligently; Kano, Kaduna, Zamfara, Kebbi, Niger, Borno, Kwara and Kogi state. They want to do a deadly attack, it’s preventable but it depends on how they will handle it. I have told you about the danger coming up.”
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Unfortunately, some of our military agencies don’t believe spiritual intelligence can save the country from so much danger hence, their neglect of this prophetic warning but now, it has been fulfilled with the miliary losing credibility by the day while Primate Ayodele continues to gain momentum.
Likewise, At least 26 passengers and crew sustained varying degrees of injuries on Monday following an accident involving the Kaduna–Abuja train, according to the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC).
Opeifa explained that the train departed Rigasa in Kaduna at 7:15 a.m. and was approaching Asham station around 9:16 a.m. when a loud bang was heard after the power car and trailing locomotive collided with one of the passenger coaches.
In July 2025, Primate Ayodele asked nigerians to pray not to see train mishap on the Kaduna-Abuja route.
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“Let’s pray not to see train mishap in Abuja-Kaduna, Kaduna-Abuja route.”
This has also been fulfilled.
The project ends decades search for investors, boosts Nigeria’s blue economy
By Prince Adeyemi Shonibare
Nigeria’s maritime sector is set for a major transformation following a landmark agreement involving the world’s largest container shipping company, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), which has secured a 45-year concession to build, manage and operate a modern container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos.
The project, to be developed in partnership with Nigerdock, marks one of the most significant private sector investments in Nigeria’s port infrastructure in recent decades and is expected to strengthen the country’s role as a major maritime gateway in West and Central Africa.
For Nigeria, the agreement brings to close decades of efforts to attract large-scale investors to develop Snake Island Port, a strategically located maritime asset in Lagos.
Long-standing concession history
Snake Island’s maritime facilities date back several decades. In 1992, the Federal Government granted a 99-year concession for the island’s port and industrial facilities to Nigerdock, a major maritime engineering and logistics company.
Nigerdock was later privatised and is currently operated by the Jagal Group owned by Nigerian industrialist Maher Jarmakani.
Over the years, the Island Container Terminal fell into disrepair, requiring major rehabilitation and modernization to meet modern global shipping standards.
The new partnership with MSC is expected to transform the port into a state-of-the-art container handling facility capable of attracting larger vessels and increasing Nigeria’s cargo throughput capacity.
Buhari administration approved the project.
The investment framework for the Snake Island development was approved in May 2023 by the Federal Executive Council under then President Muhammadu Buhari.
The approval authorised total private investment of approximately $974.1 million for the project under a Public-Private Partnership structure, including the 45-year concession period.
At the same time, the Federal Government also approved two other major maritime infrastructure projects:
• Development of the Ondo Multipurpose Port in Ilaje, Ondo State, with $1.48 billion in private investment and a 50-year concession.
• Expansion and development of the Burutu Sea Port in Delta State, involving $1.2 billion in private investment and a 40-year concession.
These projects form part of Nigeria’s broader effort to develop its blue economy and expand maritime trade capacity.
Construction partners
Engineering and construction of the Snake Island container terminal will be handled by:
• ITB Nigeria Limited
• DEME Group
ITB Nigeria Limited is part of the Chagoury Group and owned by the Chagoury family, while DEME Group is a globally recognised Belgian marine engineering and dredging company with extensive experience in port construction.
MSC profile
Founded in 1970 by Italian shipping entrepreneur Gianluigi Aponte and his wife Rafaela Aponte-Diamant, MSC has grown from a single cargo vessel into the largest container shipping company in the world.
Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the company operates in more than 155 countries and serves over 500 ports worldwide, with a fleet of roughly 900 container ships and over 200,000 employees globally.
The MSC Group also operates major logistics and maritime businesses including inland logistics through Medlog, cruise tourism through MSC Cruises, and port terminal operations across several continents.
According to Forbes, the estimated net worth of MSC founder Gianluigi Aponte is about $43.9 billion as of February 2026, placing him among the world’s richest shipping magnates. The company remains privately owned by the Aponte family, with both founders holding equal ownership stakes.
Management comments
Speaking on the development, MSC Group President Diego Aponte said the company is committed to strengthening its operations in Nigeria and across Africa.
“We are proud to expand our presence in Nigeria through this important infrastructure project. The Snake Island terminal will enhance service delivery and improve port efficiency for our customers and partners in the region,”
Chief Executive Officer of Nigerdock, Maher Jarmakani, described the agreement as a major milestone for the Nigerian maritime sector.
“We are delighted to partner with MSC in developing a world-class container terminal that will enhance Nigeria’s logistics capabilities and support economic growth,” he said.
Economic impact
Industry analysts say the project could significantly strengthen Nigeria’s maritime economy by expanding cargo handling capacity, reducing congestion at Lagos ports and attracting additional international shipping traffic.
The development is also expected to create thousands of direct and indirect jobs across maritime operations, logistics, transport services and port-related commercial activities.
Infrastructure expansion
Beyond the port development, plans are also underway for Nigeria’s first underwater tunnel, linking Ahmadu Bello Way in Victoria Island through Snake Island and connecting the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway with the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway corridor through Badagry.
The tunnel project is expected to significantly improve freight movement and road connectivity between Lagos ports and national transport networks.
Strategic milestone
With the entry of MSC into the Snake Island development, industry observers say Nigeria is taking a significant step toward modernizing its maritime infrastructure and positioning itself as a regional hub for global shipping and trade.
For a project that has waited for decades for major international investors, the Snake Island concession represents a turning point in Nigeria’s port development strategy and a strong signal of global confidence in the country’s maritime future.
By Prince Adeyemi Shonibare
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