WHY LAGOS STATE NEEDS NEW WASTE MANAGEMENT POLICY- AMBODE

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday underscored the need for the State to evolve a new waste management policy that would not only be befitting for a mega city State but ensure that the State remains clean and safe for healthy living.

The Governor, who spoke at a Annual Lecture of the Centre for Values in Leadership (CVL) held at Muson Centre in Onikan with the theme: “Living Well Together, Tomorrow: The Challenge Of Africa’s Future Cities”, said government was embarking on massive reform in waste management system, expressing optimism that the plan will fully be actualized by July this year.

He said: “We are also embarking on massive reform in the waste and sanitation management system. I don’t like the way the city is and the Private Sector Participants (PSP) collectors are not having enough capacity to do it but again should I tax people to death, the answer is no. I don’t want to tax people and so we need this partnership with the private sector so that they can invest in the sanitation management of the city and in no time maybe by July, the city will change forever.”

Recently, Governor Ambode directed the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), to stop the collection of waste bills, while instructing that all payments should be remitted to the coffers of Private Sector Participation (PSP) operators, just as the government also canceled the monthly environmental sanitation exercise.

It would also be recalled that the State Government had last year signed a $135 million (N85 billion) agreement with a foreign firm as part of its new waste management policy, a partnership under a Public Private Partnership (PPP) initiative expected to last for four years.

The State’s Commissioner for the Environment, Dr. Babatunde Adejare who also explained the new drive said the investment, which would kick off next year involved the deployment of over 600 Mercedes Benz compactors and the engagement of street sweepers in all wards in the state, while private sector operators would be restricted to handle commercial waste.

Adejare also stated that the new policy would involve closure of existing landfill sites, creation of transfer loading stations in local councils and deployment of over one million ultra-modern waste bins with censors to monitor their movement against theft.

He said this was aimed at introducing new technology into waste management in the state.

He stressed that the decision to contract waste management under a Public Private Participation (PPP) arrangement was because of the high cost which he said the state could not afford because of limited resources.

Under the reform, Adejare said three colour coded waste bags would be distributed to homes for different kinds of waste.

“The result of this new arrangement is that waste disposal will no longer be a challenge as efficient system will be on ground for effective management which will eventually eradicate cart pushers in the process,” he said.

HAUSA COMMUNITY PAID COURTESY VISIT TO THE IGBOGBO PARAMOUNT RULER

The Hausa community made an outstanding and a remarkable history as they came out enmasse on Tuesday, 7th of February, 2017, to visit HRM Oba Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo Land  in order to pledge their allegiance and cooperation with the people of the community.

They pleaded with the Kabiyesi, to embrace them as one big family who is interested in the peaceful coexistence of the community at large. Furthermore, they enjoined  the King to endeavour to advise the Igbogbo residents who engage in business with them to be loyal and faithful by paying them accordingly.

Moreover, HRM Oba Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali gladly welcome them and advised that, they should be mindful of the people they harbour so as to avoid harbouring BOKO HARAM members in the community. He further intimated them that the Palace is open to them always if their is any differences and to officially present their Seriki before the Palace.

The Odofin of Igbogbo, High Chief Tajudeen Onasanya did not hesitate to reiterate that they should ensure the transparency of anyone they intend to harbour and should shun all form of criminality.

On the final note, the Hausa community displayed their high level of generosity as they presented the King some food items such as tubers of yam and Onions.

SHAKIRU SEIDU
The Publisher, Igbogbo/Bayeku Info Magazine
The genuine VOICE of Ikorodu Division

IRE AKINDANA CDA PAID A COURTESY VISIT TO HRM OBA SEMIUDEEN ORIMADEGUN KASALI

IRE AKINDANA CDA led by Alhaji Azeez Jamiu, on Tuesday, 7th of February, 2017, paid a courtesy visit to HRM Oba Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo Kingdom, on his ascension to the throne of his forefathers.

The Chairman appreciated and thanked the King for his approach in tackling the challenges in Igbogbo community and for his uncommon style of leadership. He therefore appealed to the King to do everything humanly possible to ensure that Igbogbo is furnished with Banks,  improve security and good road networks within Igbogbo community.

However, he further emphasized that they all believed in the leadership of the Kabiyesi and as such,  the King is enjoined to adequately and efficiently use his office to revive the economic situation of Igbogbo community. Also, he affirmed that the approach of Kabiyesi towards the development of the basic social amenities in the community is no doubt commendable.

The leadership of Ire Akindana CDA believes that the power of prayer can surmount any obstacle. This of course metamorphosed to a special prayer session organized for Kabiyesi in respect of the visit. Pastor Steven Okuasor and the Chief Imam Ire Akindana, led the Christian and Muslim's prayer for His Royal Majesty respectively.

Oba Kasali therefore thanked the CDA for taking their time to visit him. He assured them that he's working assiduously to make sure Igbogbo Kingdom is among the developed communities in Lagos State.

SHAKIRU SEIDU
The Publisher, Igbogbo/Bayeku Info Magazine
The genuine VOICE of Ikorodu division

A+ VANGUARD IKORODU DIVISION REDEEMED PROMISE MADE WITH BAIYEKU FISHERMEN

"Promise made, promise fulfilled!" was the song chanted by the Baiyeku Fishermen. This unfolded on Wednesday, 8th of February, 2017, when the A+ Vanguard, Ikorodu Division, presented Cast Nets to the Fishermen at the suburb of Igbogbo, called Baiyeku.

This was done in a  bid to fulfill the campaign promise made by them while canvassing for the votes for the action Governor of Lagos State in 2015. The fishermen were so delighted to have witnessed such a magnanimous gesture at the time they least expect such.

However, the Baale of Baiyeku community, Chief Saheed Alaje Ajibode, expressed his appreciation and seized the opportunity to thank the Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, for giving them a magnificent structure at the LG primary School, Baiyeku. In the same vein he appealed to the State government to assist in building fence for the School.

The head of the Egun community in Baiyeku, who received the Cast Nets on behalf of the fishermen, Chief Tosa Binuwa, thanked the A+ team led by their Chief Coordinator, Ikorodu division, Alhaji Muftau Abiodun, and further promised that their votes will never be given to any other Party but the APC government for keeping to their words.

Among the A+ Vanguard that presented the Cast Nets were the Chief Coordinator, Alhaji Muftau Abiodun, the Co-founders, Ikorodu division, Mr Taiwo Gbajumo and Mr Shakiru Odusanya, not forgetting the founder of A+ in Mushin Local Government, Mrs Ayoola Oyeyemi.

SHAKIRU SEIDU
The Publisher, Igbogbo/Bayeku Info Magazine
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HON ADEBIMPE AKINSOLA EXTENDS HER KIND GESTURE TO LAJO PRIMARY SCHOOL IGBOGBO

It was a beautiful morning on Monday, 6th of February, 2017, when the first female lawmaker at the Lagos State House of Assembly, from Ikorodu Division, and also the current Acting Commissioner and Special Adviser, Tourism, Arts and Culture, Lagos State, Hon (Mrs) Adebimpe Akinsola, repeated her generosity by presenting another Drum Set with Exercise Books to the pupils of Lajo Primary School, Igbogbo.

Hon Adebimpe Akinsola, who was represented by Comrade Olusesan Daini and Mrs Olufunke Bakare, due to an official assignment, advised the pupils to be obedient to their parents and teachers. She insisted never to relent in boosting the standard of education in Ikorodu Division.

When speaking with Igbogbo/Bayeku Info Magazine, the Head Mistress, Mrs Bisi Bello Mustapha, expressed her profound gratitude to the Honourable Acting Commissioner for her magnanimity. She also seized the opportunity to thank the Lagos State government and various individuals that have contributed to the growth of Lajo Primary School, Igbogbo.

Hon Salisu Iyabo, Hon Adewale Bolowotan, Mrs Tolu Joseph were among the people that witnessed the presentation.

SHAKIRU SEIDU
The Publisher, Igbogbo/Bayeku Info Magazine
The genuine VOICE of Ikorodu Division

INSTALLATION OF ADEBORUWA: OBA KASALI COMPLETES HIS TRADITIONAL RITES AT IGBOGBO NIGHT MARKET

Barely three months after His Royal Majesty, Oba Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali was crowned as the new Adeboruwa of Igbogbo Kingdom, he ended the traditional rites at the popular Night Market, Igbogbo, on Sunday, February 4, 2017.

According to the Yoruba tradition, it is mandatory for Kabiyesi or any Palace Chiefs to complete his/her Iwuye ceremony (Coronation) at the Market Square. This played out as HRM Oba Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali visited the market to validate his position as the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo Kingdom.

The ceremony which commenced at the Palace of Adeboruwa of Igbogbo saw the head of "Gbaraa group", Chief Laribigbe Ogunyemi, the Iware of Meri, Igbogbo and his team, entertaining the King, Chiefs, Ijaolu family and other well wishers with melodious Apepe music, after which Kabiyesi was accompanied to the night market.

In the presence of the unimaginable crowd that gathered at the market square to witness the proceedings, the market women, led by Iyaloja of Igbogbo community, Chief Mrs Rachel Obayomi, received Kabiyesi and his amiable wife, Olori Sekinat Kasali, after which Kabiyesi danced and prayed for  the people of Igbogbo and the community.

SHAKIRU SEIDU
The Publisher, Igbogbo/Bayeku Info Magazine
The genuine VOICE of Ikorodu Division

THE FIRST BAALE OF OLU-ODO COMMUNITY INSTALLED

History was made when a reputable family with a prestigious nomenclature of a great track record presented its first Baale before the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo Kingdom.

*Chief Basiru Majaro Disu* who happened to be the Olootu Ebi (Family Head) of the notable Olu-Odo family, was equally made as the Baale of Olu-Odo community due to his leadership qualities and uncommon mannerism of peaceful leading and chanting the course of the family. He was installed on Thursday 2nd of February, 2017, by members of Olu-Odo family.

Olu-Odo family comprises of three clans who were birthed by Oradulu, they are Odujebe, Olowojegudu and Oremeru. They settled at Olu-Odo village and were farming on the land while they go to rest at Itungodo Ward, Igbogbo, as a place to abode. The newly installed Baale originated from Odujebe clan. Some of the tittle usually conferred on Olu-Odo members are Olumale, Iware, and Ajana.

Olu-Odo community is also rich traditionally, they owns Baganju Shrine along Ikorodu road and usually observe their Oro festival every two years interval and it is only carried out in the night to offer prayers for peace and progress in the community. Interestingly, the newly crowned King of Igbogbo, HRM Oba Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, hailed from this family with unbeatable track record. The family Secretary, Alhaji Nurudeen Olaleke Kasali Oremeru explained.

The Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, HRM Oba Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, was delighted to have made yet a new history as he officially installed Chief Basiru Majaro Disu as Baale of Olu-Odo on Saturday, 4th of February, 2017. Kabiyesi could not hide his excitement due to the fact that Chief Basiru Majaro Disu would be the first Baale to be installed after he ascended the throne of his forefathers.

Furthermore, the traditional rites for the installation of new Baale were done accordingly including the "Owo Origba". When addressing the audience, Chief Tajudeen Onasanya, the Odofin of Igbogbo, sued for love and peaceful coexistence among the families in Igbogbo Kingdom by emulating the prestigious Olu-Odo family.

The occasion which was graced by men and women of notable status didn't come to an end without entertaining the guests at Olu-Odo multi-million naira Palace in Igbogbo.

SHAKIRU SEIDU
The Publisher, Igbogbo/Bayeku Info Magazine
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