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​GROUP TASK PRESIDENT BUHARI TO INVESTIGATE LAGOS CP EDGAL OVER ALAKA CRIMINAL ALLEGATIONS

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By Osho Oluwatosin,Lagos

President Muhammadu Buhari and the National Assembly have been urged to thoroughly investigate the ongoing allegations against the renowned oil marketer, Alhaji Abayomi Kamal Alaka over his alleged connection with Baddo cult group in Ikorodu/Epe axis of Lagos State. 
Rising from its annual general meeting, the Ogbomoso Young Professionals Forum on Monday in Ogbomoso described the criminal allegation leveled against Alhaji Alaka by the Lagos Police Commissioner, Edgal Imohimi without a proper legal procedure has palatable and uncalled for. 
Speaking through its President, Comrade Demola Alao, the group accused the Lagos CP for playing politics and conniving with some business rivals of Alhaji Alaka to bring down the Ogbomoso-born oil merchant. 
Comrade Alao while addressing journalists argued that, the Lagos Police boss should not have  been quick to declared Alhaji Abayomi Alaka wanted without inviting him for questioning and give him fair-hearing to clear his name from the allegations. 
The group therefore, enjoined President Muhammadu Buhari and National Assembly to wade into the matter by properly investigate the matter and call on Lagos Police Commissioner to order before the issue degenerated into another political crisis. 
According to the group,  “It has been brought to our notice, the recent wanted notice declared by the Lagos Commissioner of Police, CP Edgal Imohimi on Alhaji Abayomi Alaka for allegedly sponsoring the dreaded Baddo cult group in Ikorodu and Epe axis of Lagos State. 
“Nothing could be farther from the truth. Alhaji Abayomi Alaka Kamal is a respected son of Ogbomoso and a renowned petroleum marketer and owner of Alaka Petroleum who also has huge investment in estate management. 
“Alhaji Alaka, who is an employer of labour and profound ambassador of Ogbomoso town, someone who has taken many jobless Nigerian youths off the street with gainful employment cannot be associated with evil act especially with his reputation as a known Muslim cleric and oil marketer. 
“Our position at Ogbomoso Professionals Forum is not to be the judge, but urging the Nigerian police and federal government to allow the will of justice to prevail by allowing Alhaji Abayomi Alaka to be fully investigated in a public court and give him fair hearing before declaring him wanted without a legal procedure.” 
The group wondered why the Lagos  Police boss persistently connected the oil marketer to Baddo operation in the area, despite searching Alaka’s house without finding anything incriminating. 

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The group said, “in the wake of this unprecedented event, as professional indigenes of Ogbomoso, we viewed the action of the Lagos Police Commissioner, CP Edgal Imohimi as being politically motivated by some business competitors of Alhaji Alaka to get rid of him from the oil business. 
“As professionals, we have firm believe in President Buhari’s anti-corruption crusade and zero tolerance to crimes and criminality, hence; urging the President to use his goodwill and office to constitute a panel of unblemished character to properly investigate the matter from the bottom to allow justice to prevail. 
“We strongly believe in rule of law and preach against any form of criminality in its entirety, thus, calling on the Lagos CP to toe the line of Justice and withdraw the wanted threat against Alhaji Abayomi Alaka Kamal and give him a level playing ground to clear his name in the court of law”. 
The group however, emphasized that, if Alhaji Alaka is found guilty of all allegations, it would not hesitate to disown him and blacklist him from the good book of the God chosen land, Ogbomoso town. 
“It is against this background, we hereby call on President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo and the National Assembly to wade into this matter and call on the Lagos Police Commissioner to order before this issue degenerated into another political crisis.”

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The most prestigious award, South West Advancement Award and Investment Summit 2024 with the Theme – Unlocking investment Opportunities in the South West States” is Schedule to hold on Wednesday 12th June ,2024 Democracy day at Lagos Oriental Hotel, According to the Organisers of the event during a press release sent out to media organisations over the weekend

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After series of voting online Gov Ademola Adeleke Emerged Governor of the Year, Mr Zacch Adedeji Executive Chairman Federal Inland Revenue service Emerged Public Administrator of the Year, Mr Seyi Tinubu Emerged as the Youth Icon of the Year, Parallel Bank As Bank of the Year, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola as Senator of the Year, Hon Prince olaide Akinremi Jagaban as House of Representative Member of the Year other Awardees include Hon. Ayodele Olawande
Hon Minister for Youth Development, Chief Dele Momodu – Chairman Ovation Media, Hon Laide Lanre- Badmus-Founder Laide Lanre Badmus Foundation, Amb Dr Mrs Tobiloba Awosoga
Chief Executive Officer, OnileOnile Global Services, Mrs Olubuola M. Abitoye-CEO Digital Space Capital Along with other Great Personalities

South West Advancement Award is designed to celebrate Outstanding individuals and Achievers who have Distinguished themselves in their careers in the region ,the award is a reference point in celebrating Excellence in public service, and accountability.

The Award will come up on Wednesday 12th June 2024 at the Prestigious Oriental Hotels ,Victoria Island Lagos State .it will be bring together captains of industries ,Top Media Executives, Politicians and others .

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This year event will be the 4th Edition in the series ,the investment summit is designed to help attract foreign investment to the region to further help to boost our Natural resources, Tourism , Agriculture and other areas of our economy.

The event will also feature panelists Session with highly regarded personalities in business world and the event will also feature key note speeches which will add colours to the occasion .

The Royal Father of the Day is His Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja 11 Ooni of Ife . while His Excellency Gov Babajide Sanwo- Olu – Executive Governor of Lagos State will be the Chief Host and Special Guest of Honours along with other dignitaries in the south west Region and beyond .

 

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Good food is the foundation of genuine happiness.” – Auguste Escoffier. as Escoffier said, one of the best places to enjoy a sumptuous meal that gladdens the heart is Cassandra’s Restaurant and Lounge.

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UBA Celebrates Africa Day in Style, Commits to Empowering Youths for Leadership Roles

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Africa’s Global Bank, the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc marked the this year’s Africa day, with fanfare. The event which was celebrated across the banks 20 African subsidiaries, including New York, UK, France and Dubai, culminated into a mini carnival at the corporate head office in Marina, Lagos as it witnessed  a rich culture of African people on display.

The bank said the event was aimed at encouraging Africans home and abroad to be patriotic and embrace their culture.

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It was all colour and glitz as a troupe of dancers representing Nigeria, Ghana, Zambia, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, Zimbabwe, among other African countries, entertained the audience from the entrance of the building to its doorways through to the Tony Elumelu Amphitheatre Hall. Their overall performances exuded good vibes and earned them ovation from all.

Noting that Africa has unarguably positioned herself as the second largest continent in the world with its rich cultural heritage, the bank said the continent remains the only one in the world that was evidently bequeathed with the most colourful and distinctively diverse culture appreciated across the globe.

From her aesthetic art works, ethnic costumes, expressive dances, mind-blowing plethora of languages, amazing dishes, tourists attractions, and wildlife among others, Africa is seen as a world power that is yet to explore.

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It is, therefore, to proudly and powerfully project her cultural heritage that UBA hosted the event in Lagos an to commemorate this year’s Africa Day. It said that part of its aim was for dignitaries to map out lasting solutions to persisting challenges in the continent.

Themed, “Educate an African Fit for the 21st Century: Building Resilient Education Systems for Increased Access to Inclusive, Lifelong, Quality, and Relevant Learning in Africa,” for us at UBA, it only reinforces our belief and passion for education as exemplified in our foundations National Essay Competition where winners who emerge are given scholarships through school.

According to the Group Managing Director, United Bank for Africa, Oliver Alawuba, “We are in 20 African countries and four countries outside Africa. Our focus has always been on not only driving investments into Africa but also to empower Africa’s youth by honing the critical thinking prowess of our youth as well as groom them for leadership roles across the continent.

Alawuba said UBA aspires to develop and grow in the world, adding that unity is critical and very important in Africa hence the emphasis on how to change the narrative. “Unity is critical and very important for the future of Africa, we need to remain united to achieve our aspirations and the youth are critical to that growth”, he said.

Consequently, as one of Africa’s leading financial services institutions, with a pan-African footprint spanning 20 African countries and globally in the US, UK, the United Arab Emirates and France, UBA says it’s fully committed to unifying Africa and empowering youths for the future. It also continues to lead the narrative focused on the development, growth, and unity of Africa

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