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  • Traditional rulers to Gbajabiamila: You’ve attracted more federal presence to Lagos

    Traditional rulers to Gbajabiamila: You’ve attracted more federal presence to Lagos


    …I’m leader for 360 constituencies – Speaker


    The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has been hailed for attracting more federal infrastructural projects to Lagos State. 
    Traditional and political leaders from Epe Federal Constituency of Lagos State, who paid the Speaker a thank-you visit over the facilitation of the reconstruction and rehabilitation of Epe-Ketu-Itoikin express road in Lagos, said Gbajabiamila has made them proud.

    Speaking during the visit on Thursday at the National Assembly, the Alara of Ilara-Epe, Lagos, Oba Ogunsanwo Olufolarin Kayode, and the leader of the delegation of Epe political leaders, Alhaji Seriki Bamu extolled the exemplary leadership of the Speaker.
    The Alara of Ilara-Epe, Oba Ogunsanwo, said: “The Speaker has been very proactive, and he is a round peg in a round hole. We are very proud of you for the good things you’ve been doing. That road has suffered a lot of neglect for close to 20 years.
    “With your intervention, progress has been made, and we have come here to thank you for that. You have taken away the sorrows of our people as a dutiful leader. You have led by example by taking that project as your own constituency project.”

    This is even as the Speaker said he is a leader to the 360 federal constituencies in the country, and that the House under him would ensure even distribution of projects across the country.
    Gbajabiamila urged traditional rulers to continue to support and pray for their representatives so that they would perform better.
    “This road project came about from having my ears to the ground. I said this is a road that we must not only begin to repair, but we must finish it by 2021.

    “The project engineers are at 5km now, and by 2021, we must make sure that we complete the road. Like you know, my constituency goes beyond Surulere now.
    “We are here to work and support you. Your prayers and support over the years have come a long way to getting us to where we are today. We have 24 members from Lagos, but we see ourselves as one Lagos. As you pray for me, please also pray for all of us,” he said.

    On his part, a former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Adeyemi Kuforiji, who hails from Epe, expressed appreciation to the Speaker for bringing succour to the people of Lagos and neighbouring states who are regular users of the federal road.

    “We can’t thank the Speaker enough because that particular road was constructed during the time of Brigadier-General Mobolaji Johnson, while I was still in primary school. It has been in a bad state, and we are all happy this road is getting your attention at this time you are Speaker”
    While praying for the Speaker to succeed in his tenure, the Aladeshonyin of Odo-Noforija Kingdom, Oba Ogunlaja Babatunde, prayed God to continuously protect, bless and grant Gbajabiamila the wisdom to pilot the affairs of the House.

    Earlier while introducing the delegation, the member representing Epe Federal Constituency, Rep. Wale Raji, had said the leaders were in the Speaker’s office to thank him for attracting the project to their community in Lagos.
    Delivering votes of thanks, the Chairman, House Committee on Appropriation, Rep. Mukhtar Aliyu Betara, said the visit has shown that the leaders are with the Speaker, assuring that the committee would work on all projects nationwide.

    Other members of the delegation were the Olu-Epe of Epe, Oba Sefiu Bamgbopa; Alaye of Odo-Noforija-Epe, Oba Babatunde Ogunlaja; Eljirin of Ejirin-Epe, Oba Rafiu Balogun; the Olowu of Owu-Ikosi, Oba Nelson Ogunlari, the Oloja of Epe was represented by the Odofin of Epe, Chief. Oluwo; Alhaji Seriki Bamu, Rt.Hon Adeyemi Ikuforiji and Hon Wasiu Odeyemi. 

  • BREAKING: Gambari, Lai Mohammed, others in Crucial meeting with Northern Governors, traditional rulers in Kaduna

    BREAKING: Gambari, Lai Mohammed, others in Crucial meeting with Northern Governors, traditional rulers in Kaduna

    By Ujah Simon, Kaduna

    President Muhmamadu Buhari’s Chief of Staff Professor Ibrahim Gambari, Minister of Information and Culture Alhaji Lai Mohammed and Minister of FCT, Alhaji Mohammad Musa Bello are in a crucial meeting with Governors and Traditional rulers of the northern region.
    The meeting currently in progress on Monday is expected to deliberate on various issues especially as it affects peace, security and other developmental issues 
    Senate President Ahmad Lawal, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Saad Abubakar, the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu Abubakar are also in attendance in the meeting holding at sir kashim Ibrahm governoment house kaduna.
    The meeting commenced behind closed doors with the Governors of Gombe, Nasarawa, Jigawa, Sokoto, Kaduna, Zamfara, Niger and the Deputy governors of Katsina, Kogi among other deputies were also in attendance.
    Chairman Council of Chiefs of each state of the Northern region were also at the  meeting, according to statement issued in kaduna and signed by Aminu  Dalhatu/Terfa Awuhe.
    “Some members of the Senate and House of representatives are also present. 
    Meanwhile the inspector general of police is expected to brief the meeting on effort to contain the current security challenges and issues arising from the #EndSARS protest in the north and the country in general.

  • Ikpeazu issues staff of office to 29 new traditional rulers

    Ikpeazu issues staff of office to 29 new traditional rulers

    From Linus Effiong, Umuahia

    Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has presented Staff of Office to twenty nine (29) new Traditional Rulers from across the State with a charge that they should refrain from any act that will be inimical to the growth and interest of their immediate communities, local government areas and the government of the State.

    At Michael Okpara Auditorium of Government House, Umuahia, venue of the presentation, the Governor stated that the Ezeship stool represents the fourth tier of government and urged them to serve in their various communities as custodians of the culture and traditions of the people and take responsibility for the security and economic development of their immediate communities.

    In his words, “It is your duty to bring to government’s knowledge anything that will improve lives of the people”.

    He encouraged them to join forces with government in sensitising the people and ensuring they implement the relevant COVID-19 protocols in order to break the chain of community transmission of the disease in the state.

    The State Chief Executive warned against subversive acts that are capable of tarnishing the traditional institutions and create clogs in the State’s wheel of progress . He urged them to ensure complete alignment with the principles, development agenda and policies of the government of the day.

    In his speech, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Chief G. C. Onyendilefu, noted that the event marks the end of a painstaking journey of electing Traditional Rulers in their various communities. He charged them to live in peace and harmony with members of their communities as well as work in tandem with the state government policies.

    Chief Onyendilefu implored the newly installed traditional rulers to attract and support developmental projects which align with the aspirations of the people and in line with government vision and programs aimed at ensuring peace and progress of the state. He further stressed the importance of being law abiding leaders while residing within their various communities as it will enable them see to the welfare of their subjects without rancour.

    Speaking to newsmen, the Chairman of Abia State Council of Traditional Rulers, HRH Eze Joseph Nwabekee, charged the newly appointed Traditional Rulers to, above all, ensure the presence of peace and tranquility in their various communities while maintaining the customs and traditions of their various communities. He encouraged them to devise means of settling certain community disputes before it escalates to chaotic proportions. According to him, “I urge them to keep to the tenets of this institution and be loyal to the government that has recognized them today”.
    He also charged them to organise town union programs and help youths to achieve greater successes in their chosen legitimate areas of engagement as well as be receptive to the feelings of their people.

    Eze Nwabekee urged them to shun high handedness and recognise the people in their communities as fellow human beings.

    Speaking on behalf of his colleagues, the Traditional Ruler of Ahiaban’ubi Autonomous Community, HRH Eze Dr. Okezie Amalaha thanked the Governor for the honour bestowed on them to bear their leadership prowess among their various communities. He promised that they will ensure peace reigns in their various communities and will do the needful to support and take government policies even to the grassroots level.

    Climax of the event was the presentation of Staff of Office to the twenty-nine (29) newly elected Traditional Rulers in the State.