I’m Building Biggest Mental Health Home For Drug Addicts In Nigeria – Lagos State Governor, Sanwo-Olu Boast

 

Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu says his government is currently building the biggest mental rehabilitation home in Nigeria.

 

“For us as a government, we are building the biggest mental rehabilitation home in the country as we speak so that we can deal with this problem with all it takes and people that require help can be supported,”

Mr Sanwo-Olu disclosed this while receiving members of the Southern Governors Wives’ Forum (SGWF) on a courtesy visit at Lagos House, Ikeja.

On Tuesday, Nigeria’s first lady, Aisha, revealed that President Muhammadu Buhari suffered long-term PTSD following his ordeal as a military combatant, months-long detention and several failures at the polls.

The Lagos governor explained that the mental health rehabilitation home would comprehensively address the menace of drug abuse and provide the necessary care for victims.

According to him, illicit dealing in drugs and substance abuse require serious effort and commitment of all stakeholders to tackle it in the best interest of society.

He commended the governors’ wives for their resilience and support in fighting sexual and gender-based violence and drug abuse in their states.

“I want to thank you all for your efforts, particularly your pet projects to address Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV). It is something that permeates everywhere, and for us in Lagos, we have faced it with all it takes,” noted Mr Sanwo-Olu. “We have a law, and we have also gone further to establish a full-fledged agency so that they can respond faster and they have all it takes to run faster and not subsumed or delayed.”

The Lagos governor added, “We are giving it the importance that it deserves. The agency is doing a good job, and we acknowledge that there is room for improvement.”

He said it was encouraging that the SGWF was focusing on drug abuse with advocacy and other initiatives to ensure that it remained on the front burner.

“We can see in the papers today where drugs were recovered from a big mansion. A couple of weeks ago, we saw how horrible drugs were uncovered. So, it is something we need to talk about, and we should not shy away from it,” stressed Mr Sanwo-Olu. “It cuts across-drug issues; mental health issues are things we should speak about and deal with.

 

Mr. Nigeria International Visits Special Adviser To Governor Sanwo-Olu On Tourism, Art And Culture

 

Ajewole Emmanuel Odunayo , Mr. Nigeria International, Pageant king of the year and his team pays a felicitation visit to the office of Barr. Femi Martins ( Special Adviser to the Governor on Tourism  Art and Culture ) 

The visit was to solidify plans on how both personalities can further advance societal growth and development in the society.

Chima Stephen Obiwuro who is the spokesman presents MR. NIGERIA INTERNATIONAL and his team  and they were warmly welcomed  by the amiable “SA” afterwards Mr. Nig Int’l proceeded to the purpose of the visit. 

He explained the challenges faced in the process of emerging Mr. Nigeria International 2021/2022 amidst the larger numbers of great contestants from all walks of life, further more he talks about his pet project “Making A Difference Initiative” ( M.A.D ).

The M.A.D Initiative has three (3) focus points which are :

1. Free medical checkup for Senior citizens 

2. Youth sensitization and Empowerment 

3. Visitation to Correctional facilities 

After shading lights on why he choose these three (3) as a Focus point out of so many others, he seeks for the supports of the ministry, sponsorship and partnership from Lagos state government to help make this vision a reality afterwards he presented a copy of this project to the SA. 

Barr. Femi Martins in return gave a commendable response to all what Mr. Nig Int’l has said, he congratulated him for taking the masters stroke in the competition even when the odds seems to be against him, for never letting the challenges derail him from his goals, he encouraged him to keep being a good ambassador and a role model to the youths at large and never stop aiming for the peak in representing the youths of this nation positively.

Furthermore he acknowledge how some of Mr. Nig Int’l humanitarian projects align with is own cause and promised to render a helping hand to support and see that these projects sees the light of the day.  “SA” believes in having the interest of the youths of the community at heart is an important aspect of the development of the state to look into and he’s ready to partner on the project in other to help execute his goals and other virtuous  future intentions.

In conclusion Mr. Nig Int’l appreciated the warmth reception by “SA” toward him and his team by presenting a gift of appreciation to the “SA“. 

This visit will not only avail us the opportunity to work together, but a rare opportunity of aligning with someone who has made a great mark in the different sectors. 

Refreshment was shared and beautiful pictures were taken with the team and “SA”

Mr. Nig Int’l team on the visit: 

1. Miss. Adewale Adetutu Rachael (PA)

2. Chimobim Stephen Owuru (Spokesman)

3. Queen Ezinne Mercy Iwuoha (Ex-Miss Imo 2021) 

4. Shine Gabienu  (Official Photographer) 

Barr. Femi Martins thanked the team for the visit with some humorous words.

MC Oluomo Must Not Become King In Oshodi – Monarch’s Family Begs Lagos State Governor, Sanwo-olu

 The Olushi Onigbesa royal family has appealed to the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to stop the Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Mr Musiliu Akinsanya (popularly known as MC Oluomo) from becoming the Oba of Oshodi.

The Head of the Olushi Onigbesa royal family, Kabiru Eyantan, said this on Wednesday during a press briefing.

Statement read;

“The attention of the Olushi Onigbesa royal family of Oshodi Awori Kingdom has been drawn to the picture of Alhaji Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya aka MC Oluomo, Chairman, NURTW in Lagos State circulated on numerous social media platform where he was dressed in traditional kingly attire intended for an Oba in Yorubaland.

“Our attention has also been drawn to the trending videos and news in social and conventional media with reference to the message delivered by a first class Oba in Ikorodu Division at the coronation anniversary of Oniba of Iba Kingdom in Iba Town, Ikeja Division on the issue of intended aspiration of Akinsanya to become Oba of Oshodi.

“We plead with the Lagos State Government to avert communal crisis, breakdown of law and order and bloodshed in Oshodi community, if urgent action is not taken by our proactive and peace-loving Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to stop MC Oluomo from soliciting to become the Oba of Oshodi or laying claim to the Obaship stool.”

Eyantan added that Akinsanya was not eligible to the throne of the Oba of Oshodi.

“To put the record straight, we state that the tribunal of inquiry into chieftaincy matters in respect of the upgrading Baale of Oshodi to first-class Obaship status was set up by Lagos State Government and lasted between January 2003 and December 2008 and the tribunal recommended that the Olushi Onigbesa royal family of Oshodi land is the only family eligible and entitled to the stool of the Oba of Oshodi.

“Alhaji Akinsanya is not a member of the Olushi Onigbesa royal family in Oshodi land and has no right to be the Oba of Oshodi stool and therefore is not eligible to aspire or to be appointed to the stool of Oba of Oshodi.”

#EndSARS Witness Who Testified Against Nigerian Army At Lagos Judicial Panel Attack By Gunmen

Kamsi Ochuko who is one of the witness at the #EndSARS protect have been attacked by yet to be identified gunmen for testifying against the Nigerian Army at the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry on Restitution for victims of the SARS Related Abuse and other matters

It was gathered that Kamsi was attacked on Sunday at Crown Estate bus stop, Sangotedo, near Shoprite, Lekki.

“I was attacked by 3 men, who first pointed a torchlight at my face, before pouncing on me with dangerous object; they said my crime was because of my testification at the panel,” she said.

It was also gathered that Kamsi was one of the EndSARS witnesses that reacted to the interrogation of the military witness, Major Gen. Ahmed Taiwo, Commander of the 81 Division, Military Intelligence Brigade, Victoria Island.

Governor Sanwo-Olu To Present Tourism Masterplan And Policy To Practitioners On Thursday

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, will on Thursday, 1st of July, make a public presentation of a reviewed Tourism Master Plan and a Tourism Policy to guide the activities of the State Government and stakeholders in the sector on all tourism related activities in the State for the next couple of years. The public presentation of the reviewed Tourism Master Plan and a Tourism Policy event is supported by Sterling Bank Plc. and will hold at Adeyemi-Bero Auditorium, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos. In a Statement Released on Monday through the Public Affairs Unit of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, the Commissioner for the Ministry, Pharm. Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf said that the public presentation of the two documents would herald a new narrative in the State’s tourism sector. She described the presentation of the two documents by Governor Sanwo-Olu as historic, considering the rigorous processes and the scrutiny which the documents have been subjected to before arriving at the reviewed versions which would now be publicly presented on July 1st, 2021. According to the Commissioner, the approval of the Governor for the production of both the Tourism Master Plan and Tourism Policy further demonstrates his resolve to embrace initiatives that would help advance the development of tourism activities from both the government and private sector’s perspectives. As a show of the support of the tourism stakeholders for the two documents, the Commissioner revealed that various practitioners in the sector have been invited to witness public presentation event, stressing that the documents which were prepared in collaboration with the stakeholders, would be seamlessly embraced by all the affected practitioners. The Divisional Head, Retail and Consumer Banking, Sterling Bank, Shina Atilola, who spoke on the partnership of the Bank with the State Government for the public presentation event, said, "We are excited to partner with Lagos State as it prioritises tourism and repositions Lagos into one of the most preferred destinations in Africa. He described the Tourism Master Plan and Policy by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture as a must-have roadmap for regenerating, conserving, and making Lagos a high-end tourist destination with global appeal. Atilola added that the role of the private sector is to support the government and take advantage of its favourable policies. Without which, enhanced quality of life for the masses, job creation, and shared prosperity for all will remain elusive. "This explains our support for the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture's masterplan and policy presentation. It is a roadmap that will unlock inclusive and sustainable development by harnessing the unique and abundant endowments of nature and the cultural heritage of the people of Lagos State," he said.

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, will on Thursday, 1st of July, make a public presentation of a reviewed Tourism Master Plan and a Tourism Policy to guide the activities of the State Government and stakeholders in the sector on all tourism related activities in the State for the next couple of years.

The public presentation of the reviewed Tourism Master Plan and a Tourism Policy event is supported by Sterling Bank Plc. and will hold at Adeyemi-Bero Auditorium, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos.

In a Statement Released on Monday through the Public Affairs Unit of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, the Commissioner for the Ministry, Pharm. Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf said that the public presentation of the two documents would herald a new narrative in the State’s tourism sector.

She described the presentation of the two documents by Governor Sanwo-Olu as historic, considering the rigorous processes and the scrutiny which the documents have been subjected to before arriving at the reviewed versions which would now be publicly presented on July 1st, 2021.

According to the Commissioner, the approval of the Governor for the production of both the Tourism Master Plan and Tourism Policy further demonstrates his resolve to embrace initiatives that would help advance the development of tourism activities from both the government and private sector’s perspectives.

As a show of the support of the tourism stakeholders for the two documents, the Commissioner revealed that various practitioners in the sector have been invited to witness public presentation event, stressing that the documents which were prepared in collaboration with the stakeholders, would be seamlessly embraced by all the affected practitioners.

The Divisional Head, Retail and Consumer Banking, Sterling Bank, Shina Atilola, who spoke on the partnership of the Bank with the State Government for the public presentation event, said, "We are excited to partner with Lagos State as it prioritises tourism and repositions Lagos into one of the most preferred destinations in Africa. 

He described the Tourism Master Plan and Policy by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture as a must-have roadmap for regenerating, conserving, and making Lagos a high-end tourist destination with global appeal. 

Atilola added that the role of the private sector is to support the government and take advantage of its favourable policies. Without which, enhanced quality of life for the masses, job creation, and shared prosperity for all will remain elusive. 

"This explains our support for the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture's masterplan and policy presentation. It is a roadmap that will unlock inclusive and sustainable development by harnessing the unique and abundant endowments of nature and the cultural heritage of the people of Lagos State," he said.

Lagos State Governor Grants Full Approval For Worship Centres,Cinemas And Gyms Reopen

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state has granted approval for churches and mosques in the state as well as gyms and cinemas to resume full services.