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Why Individuals, Society Must Protect Girl Child – Lagos Assembly

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Why Individuals, Society Must Protect Girl Child – Lagos Assembly

– Bill on office of public defender scales second reading

Lagos Assembly

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The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday passed a motion seeking better protection of the female children.

The House also commended itself for passing laws that have favoured the female gender in the State just as they appreciated the State Government for doing its best to protect the girl child.

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At a sitting presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, and in commemoration of the 2022 International Girl Child Day, the lawmakers also appreciated the various non-governmental organisations championing the cause of the girl child, carrying out advocacy and ensuring their protection.

 

 

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Dr. Obasa, while commending Hon. Mojisola Alli-Macaulay, prime mover of the motion, noted: “The International Day for the Girl Child is an opportunity to bring to the fore the challenges facing the girl child such as violation of babies by men, abuse of drugs, and cultism.

“It is also an opportunity to scrutunise the performance of government agencies saddled with the responsibility of protecting the girl child,” the Speaker said.

 

 

 

Dr. Obasa commended Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for his efforts at ensuring that the girl child in Lagos has equal opportunities as the male gender.

Moving the motion earlier, Hon. Alli-Macaulay, who chairs the House Committee on Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, noted that the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) had set aside October 11, every year to celebrate the girl child and recognise her rights and the unique challenges she faces around the world.

 

 

 

She added that this year’s theme ‘Our Time is Now – Our Rights, Our Future’ is aimed at girls across the world who are demanding recognition of their power, inclusiveness and sustainable pathways to political participation.

Hon. Alli-Macaulay argued that “girls all over the world have shown interest in politics, education, poverty-related issues, environment, climate change amongst others.”

 

 

 

She noted the enactment of the Child Right Law and the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency Law by the House of Assembly as part of its efforts to keep the girl child protected.

In a related development, the ‘Bill for a Law to Amend the Office Of The Public Defender Law, 2015’ was read for a second with the lawmakers describing it as important.

 

 

 

Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Sanai Agunbiade, noted that the amendment is to introduce new sections that would help to strengthen the extant law.

Thereafter, Speaker Obasa commited the bill to House Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights, Public Petitions and LASIEC chaired by Hon. Victor Akande.

 

 

The committee is expected to report back to the House in two weeks.

Eromosele Ebhomele
Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly.

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Wike, it’s too early to cry, I warned you against making Fubara the governor -Prophet Ikuru

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By Collins Nkwocha

The prophetic hall of fame, prophet Godwin Ikuru of Jehovah Eye Salvation Ministry has spited the former Rivers governor and the current minister of the FCT,Nyesom Wike for refusing to listen to his prophetic warning concerning making Fubara the governor of Rivers state.

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The prophet who is known all over the world for his accurate and precise prophecies prognosticated and told Wike not to make Fubara the governor.He said “when Wike endorsed Fubara as the next governor of Rivers state,I sent him a message and told him not to make Fubara the governor, Fubara will not give him the loyalty that he’s looking for, Fubara was going to give him problems,is that not happening now? it’s too early to cry, it’s too early to regret, it’s too early to call your wise man’s action a mistake because you have not seen anything yet from Fubara”.

The handsome prophet reiterated that many prophets in Nigeria give prophecies because they want money but God has given him wealth and he is not interested in anyone’s money ” God has blessed me with wealth,by the grace of God,I’m a billionaire I’m not looking for your money,why ignore my prophecy, I’m not one of those hungry prophets that tell lies in name of God so that you can give them money,God has blessed me with immense wealth”.

The prophet maintained that he doesn’t even need the money of a governor because it’s meagre for his status and calibre “what will I do with the money of a governor?when top clubs, players,WWE superstars,boxers in the world do call me to ascertain their fate before matches and bouts”.

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The handsome prophet has several fulfilled prophecies;in 2001,he prophesied that Nollywood would experience serious calamities and tragedies if they don’t turn to God,we can all see how they are dying mysteriously,he prophesied the climatic disasters in Oman and UAE,the death of the Queen of England and the sickness of King Charles that will not make him reign for long.

He advised Wike to concentrate on the renewed hope agenda of the president and better the lives of the people living in the FCT because he’s no longer the governor of Rivers state,he is now the FCT minister, which is his new mandate.

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Ignore those clamouring for overhaul of the Naval high command,it’s for their selfish interest

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A group of Northern Youths,led by Adamu Ismaila has called on the president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ignore those calling for overhaul of the Navy high command because they it’s for their selfish interest,not for the betterment of the Nigerian nation.

The Youths maintained that president Tinubu was very prudent and judicious in selecting his service Chiefs and they are the best service Chiefs ever, anyone calling for their removal is questionable.

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The Naval high command have been very resolute and exceedingly impeccable in the fight against oil theft and bunkering; anyone clamouring for Naval high command overhaul must definitely be someone who must have been affected by the excellent job the Navy is doing in the region.

Adamu maintained that anyone calling for overhaul of Naval high command must be someone that is into shady dealings and of questionable character.

He therefore implored the president to disregard the words of people of questionable characters, hiding under the banner of Ohaneze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide to make selfies request

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Amb.Okoro commends Rear Admiral Okeke for squashing bunkering

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By Collins Nkwocha

The Director General of importers Association of Nigeria Taskforce,
IMAN,Amb.Chijioke Okoro John has commended the commander of the joint taskforce in the South South (Delta Safe) Rear Admiral John Okeke for working assiduously in the fight against bunkering in the region.

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The DG who was very happy with the success recorded so far by the commander of the taskforce showered encomium on him for standing tall and not compromising as the taskforce has been able to burst illegal oil bunkering sites in Abia state and Ahoada west LGA, Rivers State,40 illegal oil refineries were bursted in Abia state alone.

He implored him to continue the good job because the Nigerian nation is benefiting immensely from his wonderful and great job.

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