Barnabas Sonayon

By Abiola Peters  The Federal Government is set to unveil the National Social Housing Fund (NSHF) aimed at ensuring that Nigerians have access to decent and dignified accommodation. Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, said this  at the 2024 Annual Lecture and Awards of the Property and Environment Writers Association of Nigeria, PEWAN, with the theme:" Resolving the Financial and Regulatory Dilemma to Achieve Renewed Hope Agenda on Housing" held in Lagos. The Minister who was represented by the Director of Press and Public Relations in the Ministry,  Salisu Haiba, explained that the initiative is in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda to ensure that all Nigerians, including the LOW AND NO INCOME, vulnerable and underprivileged groups have access to decent and dignified accommodation. We are completing a memo to the Federal Executive Council (FEC) and an Executive Bill to the National Assembly to create a National Social Housing Fund...

  Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Saturday said the Lagos Central Food Security Systems,  Logistics Park and the 500 Bed Psychiatric Hospital said to be the largest in Africa continent being  built in Epe area of the state will be completed by next year Sanwo-Olu who stated this when he paid a working visit to the projects said the Lagos Central Food Security Systems,  Logistics Park will be ready in the second quarter of 2025 while the Psychiatric Hospital will be ready by the fourth quarter next year. On the food hub, he explained that it,’’ Was envisioned five years ago where we said the minimum  we can do even if we are not an agro producing state is to have our destiny in our hands. Covid that happened in 2020 thought us a lesson because it was during that time we saw a global disruption chain of logistics of food. You remember at that time if you don’t have anything  in your house, you continue  to pray to God. ‘’Even after we saw ...

  The Minister of State for Education, Dr Suwaiba Ahmad (5th from left) with some State Commissioners for Education at the Basic Education in Nigeria Boot Camp Summit 2024 in Lagos on Tuesday. The Minister of State for Education, Dr Suwaiba Ahmad says taking over ten million out-of-school children back to the classroom is a major task before President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The Minister stated this at the ongoing Basic Education in Nigeria Boot Camp Summit 2024 in Lagos. Addressing education stakeholders at the summit, Dr Ahmad noted that the renewed hope agenda on education by the present administration included addressing the problem of out-of-school children. Dr Ahmad, who called on states to work with the federal government in tackling the problem, solicited more support from the private sector in critical areas such as teacher training, provision of standard classrooms and instructional materials. The Minister said education of special needs children was covered under...

The Federal Government has called on education experts to come up with ideas to help the government improve basic education and address the problem of out-of-school children. The Minister of Education, Dr Olatunji Alausa, made the call in a message to the opening ceremony of this year’s Basic Education in Nigeria Boot Camp Summit in Lagos. The theme of the three-day summit is, “Improving Access to Inclusive Quality Education for all Children in Nigeria; Addressing the Challenges of Out-of-School Children.” Dr Alausa stressed the importance of the DOTS policy of the ministry in ensuring that every child of school age receives quality education. Delivering the minister’s message, the Director, Basic Education in the Federal Ministry of Education, Dr Folake Olatunji-David urged participants in the summit to share ideas and proffer solutions to ensure no child is left behind in education. In his message, the Minister of State for Education, Dr Suwaiba Sani Ahmad said the current administ...

In a gesture of kindness and generosity, the Open Hands Amazing Charitable Organization has donated sone chairs to the Catholic Church of the Archangels, Gaduwa/Durumi, Abuja. The donation, which is valued at over two million naira, is aimed at supporting the growth of the church and providing comfort to its members during services. According to the Founder of the organization, Dr. Magdalene Agada, the donation is part of her organization’s efforts to support the gospel of Jesus Christ and the growth of the church. Dr. Agada, who is based in the United States, stated that her organization has also been providing support to members of the church and other well-meaning Nigerians with various needs, including payment of house rents, tuition fees for students, and assistance in setting up businesses. The organization has also been involved in other philanthropic activities, including a recent food donation to over 1,000 people in the Ketu area of Lagos. A beneficiary of the organization’s ...

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has restated the commitment of his administration to youth inclusion and to create platforms that will foster tolerance among the citizens of the State. Governor Sanwo-Olu gave this assurance at the 2024 International Day for Tolerance held on Saturday at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium Alausa Ikeja, with the theme; 'Tolerance Projects, the Beauty in the Diversity of Human Groups'. Sanwo-Olu said it is imperative for youths to understand the importance of inclusivity and how to navigate differences with an open heart and mind, as his government is working to ensure every individuals in the state cohabit peacefully. The Governor who was represented by his Special Adviser on Central Internal Audit, Mrs Oyeyemi Ayoola explained that tolerance requires continuous effort, educational initiatives that cultivate empathy, love that protect against hate and discrimination, stressing for platforms for dialogue that brings communities together. He s...

Some stakeholders at the ongoing 5th edition of the Expros Diaspora Squash Championships has applauded players and coaches for consistently improving their skills. The 5th edition of the U-11, U-13 and U-16 championships was organised by the International Association of Ex Squash Pros in Diaspora. The tournament served off from Nov. 12 to Nov. 16 at the Teslim Balogun Stadium Surulere. Regina Ogunjimi, a former number one ranked female squash player in Nigeria, in the 1980's said that the level of play of players has been mind-blowing. "I am so proud of all the coaches. I'm very much impressed, what they have done with these players in terms of impact is very commendable, kudos to them. " Especially the U-11 I will say they are impressive for the age. If you look at their age. If you look at their level of play now considering their age they are promising superstars," she said. On her impression on female squash, she said there has been great improvement compar...

  Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has tasked residents of Banana Island to continue to abide by the environmental laws of the state, in order to curb the flooding menace which threatens residents mobility in the rainy season. Sanwo-Olu gave the charge at the inauguration of some projects undertaken by Banana Island Property Owners and Residents Association, Lagos (BIPORAL) on Saturday. The projects inaugurated are Banana Island Administrative Office, a recreational park , Banana Island Club House, a fire fighting truck, tennis courts and an astro turf five aside football pitch. "I know that the challenge on that road is a major outfall. And so it needs to be able to discharge that water, right, onto the canal that is out on the right and see how we also can navigate some canal and get it on the left.  "It's unfortunate that an island, that is, another island, does not even have access to enough water to discharge the water. "So I'm going to, ask my C...

  ...installs Aidonogie, Umoru, South-Ibie Kingdom ... a call to unite instead of divisive, says monarch Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has finally presented staff of office to the newly crowned Aidonogie of South-Ibie Kingdom, Etsako West Local Government Area, Edo State, Umoru Inusa Umoru, amid pomp and pageantries.  The development has restored peace and tranquility to the community after over 25 years of legal tussle by two ruling families. Speaking during the presentation ceremony, held on October 25, 2024, at Oshiozekha Primary School, Iyakpi, South Ibie Kingdom,Etsako West Council, Edo State, Obaseki, who was represented by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Monday  Osaigbovo, said the State Government has no choice than to obey the Supreme Court judgment to install Umoru as the King of South Ibie Kingdom in line with the applicable traditions, customs, court decisions and statute. Osaigbovo, said the Governor has respect for ru...

  The Lagos State Government says it has  commenced an accreditation and digital manifest system for interstate parks in the state.   The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, who announced the initiative at a news briefing in Alausa, Ikeja, said the accreditation and manifest would ensure safety of passengers.  Mr Osiyemi said with the digital manifest and park accreditation system, the paper manifest would be phased out, and the data collected would help the state with planning, while first responders would have accurate data of passengers during emergencies.  Mr Osiyemi said the project was a public private partnership arrangement at no cost to the state government while ensuring safety of passengers. The technical partner on the project, Mr Olamide Afolabi, said the project would improve the physical infrastructure of parks including toilets and sitting area to meet the standard for accreditation.  The Permanent Secretary in the Mi...

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, on Friday celebrated with children from various schools in the State as part of activities to mark his 52nd birthday which comes up on November 11. Dr. Obasa, who gifted brilliant pupils from across the 20 local government areas of Lagos and students in the six districts of the state with cash rewards, urged the children to abstain from social vices as such could redirect their purposes in life. At the event which was held at the Oyewole Primary School, Agege, the Speaker said he loves celebrating his birthday with school children as a way to motivate them and make them serious with their studies. "We want you to develop that confidence, that dream that you will become something tomorrow. This was my school. As a child, I never thought that I would be where I am today. "Therefore, you must be hardworking. It does not matter the name of your school, what matters is your ability and how much you can put...