The decoration was performed by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division and Commander Sector 2 of Operation Fansan Yamma, Maj. Gen. Ibikunle Ajose.

The decorated officers included Mansur Tijjani, Hussain Rabi’u, Abdulmalik Adamu and David Ibe,all from Colonels to Brigadier Generals.

Ajose urged the promoted officers to consider the new ranks as a call for more service and sacrifice to the national duty.

He enjoined them to remain committed to recognising officers’ hard-work and not to relent in the defence of Nigeria’s sovereignty and wished them well in their future engagements.

In his remarks, the Garrison Commander 8 Division, Brig.-Gen. Muhammad Jibia, said that the promotion was not by surprise but it was a testimony of hard-work and dedication.

Also, Chief of Staff to GOC, Brig.-Gen. Abubakar Suru, congratulated the promoted officers and urged them to live up to their expectations.

The highlight of the event was the presentation of gifts to officers and family reunions.

Source: NAN

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The donation was made on Saturday shortly after a brief meeting with the local government chairmen at Cathedral Church Primary School, Broad Street, Lagos Island.

Items presented to the chairmen included 57 HP desktop printers, 57 Lenovo Laptops, 57 power generating set, 57 MTN wifi with subscription for six months, 57 electric standing fans, 57 surge protector extension leads, 57 HP mouse and banner for public awareness for the registration.

The presentation came along with the donation of N200,000 to each local government chairman for the mobilisation of those who would do the job for six months.

Speaking at the gathering, Ajose said that he made the donation in appreciation of the achievements of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu both at the federal and state levels.

He promised to do more if the president is re-elected in 2027.

He stated that the secret of continuity was to win elections and that to win elections, the APC must record massive votes.

He said that could only be achieved when members of the public had access to vote and that the means of voting was the PVC.

He added that that was why he wanted the people to get their PVCs, and the reasons he was supporting the party with logistics and manpower.

He stated further that people who had PVCs through the support of APC would be willing and happy to vote for the party and that that was why they were not just calling on members of the public to enrol in the exercise, but provide them with the means to ease the process at all cost.

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Ajose said that he wanted to recruit more members for the APC, and that “we want the exercise to go to the grassroots, reach the common man and make a positive change in our society.”

The 49-year-old philanthropist and an indigene of Badagry, Lagos State, is the CEO of Samuel Ajose Foundation.

He told journalists that the awareness campaign and support was part of planning ahead the victory of President Bola Tinubu in 2027 and that his victory could only come with massive and bulk votes.

That, he said, would make him continue the great job he started, ranging from the Lagos-Calabar Expressway, the approved seaport in Badagry, and other big infrastructure and gigantic amenities across the nation.

He appealed to members of the public across the 57 local government areas to go out enmasse to utilise the opportunity by enrolling for their PVCs, which he said would also be useful to them in other areas apart from exercising their franchise.

Commenting on the exercise, the Chairman of the APC in Lagos State, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, who was represented by his deputy, Hon. Moshood Mayegun, applauded Ajose for his love for the party, courage, sportsmanship and  dedication to the party and members of the public.

He said, “truly, you are a member of our great party and your actions today have shown the undiluted love you have for the party and members of the public and you have written your name in gold in the hearts of the party members.”

Mayegun said that the party was so grateful for the materials and that it would be a smooth exercise in collaboration with what the INEC had provided and that it was a pathway to victory for the party in the coming polls.

In his acceptance speech, the chairman of the conference 57 local government chairman in Lagos State, Mayegun Balley Adeogun, and his deputy, Rasheed Shobaloju, spoke on behalf of others.

They thanked Ajose for the donations and promised that the materials would be used judiciously and that they would deliver on the mandate given to them.

The duo said his single action would also strengthen the local government areas party secretariat.

It is on record that Ajose contributed to the victory of the 15 APC chairmanship candidates from Badagry division as he gave them N10 million each, and empowered 250 female traders in Badagry with 200 thousand naira each for growing their businesses.

He also donated another N18 million to support the capital base of the local government’s cooporative society yesterday.

INEC began the continuous voters registration exercise on Friday, August 15.

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The promotion, comprising 35 brigadier-generals to the rank of major-generals and 73 colonels to the rank of brigadier-general respectively, was approved at the council’s sitting on Thursday.

The Director, Army Public Relations, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, made this known in a statement on Friday in Abuja.

According to Nwachukwu, among those promoted to the rank of Major-Generals are Brig.-Gen. A. Garba, acting Provost Marshal, Nigerian Army and Brig.-Gen. U.M. Alkali, the Deputy Chief of Administration, Directorate of Veteran Affairs.

Also promoted are Brig.-Gen. A.G.L. Haruna, acting General Officer Commanding 7 Division and Commander Sector 1 North East Operation HADIN KAI and Brig.-Gen. I.A. Ajose, acting General Officer Commanding 8 Division and Commander Sector 2 North West Operation FANSAN YAMA.

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They also include Brig.-Gen. N.B. Ebulue; Brig.-Gen. L.G. Lepdung; Brig.-Gen. O.A. Awolo; Brig.-Gen. U.G. Ogeleka; Brig.-Gen. O.A. Fadairo, Brig.-Gen. O.D. Williams; Brig.-Gen J.R. Lar; Brig.-Gen. A.G. Mahmuda and Brig.-Gen. V.D. Beryo, among others.

Nwachukwu quoted the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, while congratulating the newly promoted senior officers and their families, as charging them to redouble their efforts to justify their elevation and confidence reposed in them.

He further tasked the newly promoted officers to lead by example and evolve “out of the box” ideas and innovations to speedily tackle contemporary security challenges bedevilling the nation.

He added that they must remain committed to the oath of allegiance to defend the nation at all times and maintain unalloyed loyalty to the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Source: NAN

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The Theatre Commander of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Maj.- Gen. Oluyinka Soyele, disclosed this to newsmen on Friday in Sokoto.

Speaking through the Acting General Officer Commanding, GOC, 8 Division of Nigerian Army Sokoto, Brig. Gen. Ibikunle Ajose, Soyele said the special operation brigade was deployed by the Chief of Defense Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, for the exercise.

He noted that the successes were recorded through a fresh onslaughts lunched against Lakurawa bandits that led to the destruction of bandits camps.

Soyele said that the operation was to consolidate successes achieved in the ongoing operation under “Forest Sanity III Chase Lakurawas Out.”

He charged the troops to ensure total destruction of the Lakurawas sects and enjoined them to abide by the rules of engagement and ensure the protection of lives and properties of law abiding citizens.

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Soyele further highlighted that troops had been selected and trained for the mission, hence Nigerians were counting on their ability and professionalism to flush out the Lakurawas.

He added that the special operation was to ensure total elimination of the Lakurawas sects in Sokoto and Kebbi states.

He explained that the operation reached forests and enclaves at Rumji Dutse East of Sarma, Tsauna and Bauni, Malgatawa, Gargao, Tsauna and Magara forests in Kebbi state.

Other areas raided included Kaideji; Nakuru; Sama; Sanyinna; Kadidda; Kolo and Dancha villages in Illela, Tangaza and Binji local government areas of Sokoto State.

The operation, he said, led to the recovery of four rifles and 409 PKT 7.62mm NATO and 94 pieces of 7.62mm special rounds ammunition besides destruction of about 22 camps, neutralization of several members of the sect.

He stressed that the deployment of the brigade would be an added impetus in frustrating the activities of the bandits and restoring normalcy to the affected communities and the Northwest states.

Soyele added that prior to the deployment of the Brigade, troops of 8 Division under Operation FANSAN YAMMA had begun precursor and shaping the areas.

Source: NAN

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Ajose died at the age of 92.

According to the programme released by the family, Ajose’s final journey will begin with a Service of Songs on November 1, 2023, at 2, Ajose Street, Mende, Maryland, Lagos.

Wake Keep will be held at Mende Town Hall, Maryland on November 2 while the Funeral Service will hold on November 3 at African Bethlehem Archdeaconry.

Interment will follow at Apena Cemetry, while Reception is scheduled to hold at Blue Roof, LTV, Lagos, Agidingbi in Ikeja, Lagos.

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The special induction ceremony with the topic “Redefining Leadership for Competitiveness in a Global University Community: The New Imperatives and it’s Implications for the Lagos State University of Education” was held on Thursday at the main campus, Oto-Ijanikin.

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Bidemi Bilkis Lafiaji-Okuneye, in her address of welcome congratulated the inductees for their brilliant performances which led to their recent appointment to leadership positions.

She enjoined them to be leaders that would be involved in ensuring the success of their organisation.

According to her, the induction was organized to serve as a case study in the discourse of strategic leadership as regards to strategic planning and organizational competitiveness in the face for globalization.

The vice-chancellor said that success of a university in a competitive, globalized era was determined by the momentum of the institution to change or adapt with its business environment.

She added that the competence of leadership was central to the efforts of the university in achieving competitiveness and gaining advantage over others.

Professor Lafiaji-Okuneye further charged the inductees to strive to move the university and it’s job description effectively, take the new status as huge responsibilities.

She added that “to whom much is given, much more is expected.”

Professor Laide Adedokun of Sociological Education in the College of Management and Social Sciences Education, LASUED, delivered paper on “Academic Leadership for Growth and Competitiveness in LASUED”.

She enjoined the new Associate Professors to be involved in problem solving strategies and identify role in their area of specialization.

Mr. Lewis Akinwunmi Oladipo, Deputy Registrar,  Establishment, LASUED, in his paper enjoined the inductees, particularly the new Deputy Registrars, to be good leaders and mentors.

Mr Ganiu Adeniyi Ajose, Bursar, LASUED, in his speech admonished the inductees to be good leaders and role models to their subordinate saying that their new positions were ordained by God which they must not take for granted.

The Registrar, Mr. Opeoluwa Akinfemiwa, congratulate the newly promoted senior staff and thanked the Vice-Chancellor for her doggedness and fairness in the promotion exercise.

He prayed that God would give them the wisdom to handle the new callings.

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The construction, he said, would commence once the state got federal government’s ratification in April.

The project was birthed 10 years ago.

Governor Sanwo-Olu gave the assurance during a stakeholders meeting and community engagement on Badagry Deep Seaport Project held at the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria, ASCON, Auditorium in Topo, Badagry.

The governor, who assured the people of Badagry that his administration was determined to push development to Badagry axis of Lagos State, reiterated the government’s readiness to compensate residents for economic losses on buildings, ancestral lands, farms and sites as a result of the deep seaport.

He said: “We need to go to Abuja to get a re-ratification because it is NPA that owns the license for port. So, we need to get ratification from Abuja. That process has started and we are praying that before the end of April, we will get that ratification.

“Once we get that ratification, by the grace of God we will plan to see if we can start something by June. Once we get that ratification, two months, we must activate something. We want to start the project as soon as possible. We want to deliberately push development to this axis.

“The Badagry Deep Sea Port Project is not just one project; it is a multi-level opportunity for progress for all the people of this state in view of the volume of trade and quantum of investment opportunities that would spring up in the area when the project commences, and when it is completed and operational. Very importantly, employment and capacity building for the teeming youth and women in the affected communities will be prioritised.

“About 10 years ago during the administration of one of my predecessors, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola, this Sea Port Project, which is the reason we have organised today’s community engagement, was conceived as a flagship project that when fully operational, would not only boost the fortunes of the people of Badagry, but, also transform the entire economy of our state and that of the entire West African sub-region.

“As you are all aware, when completed, this deep sea port will be the second in the state after the one in Lekki, which is projected to be commissioned this year. It is expected that with these two deep sea ports, we will experience significant relief from the difficult challenges being experienced in the Apapa axis as a result of the activities at Tin Can port which has been overstretched beyond its installed capacity.”

Governor Sanwo-Olu also congratulated the Management of Badagry Port Development Limited and the host communities for being collaborators and joint beneficiaries of the laudable project which would positively impact lives and businesses, create wealth and improve standards of living in the Badagry division of Lagos State.

Speaking earlier, Lagos State Commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Cooperative, Mrs. Lola Akande, said the state government hopes to chart a way forward in ensuring smooth and cordial relationship between investors, Badagry Deep Sea Port Limited and members of the host communities.

“We are hopeful that at the end of the day, under Mr. Governor’s direction, we would be able to chart a way forward in ensuring smooth and cordial relationship between our investor, Badagry Deep Sea Port Limited and members of the host Communities, with a view to safeguarding easy access of the investor to the Project Land Area, whilst assuring our host communities, who are the ancestral land-owners of adequate protection of their various concerns and interests by the state government,” she said.

The Managing Director of the Badagry Sea Port Limited, Mr. Didi Ndiomu, in his remarks said the Badagry Deep Seaport project would be developed in four phases under a public private partnership arrangement that includes the supporting roles of both Lagos State Government and the Federal Government of Nigeria through the Federal Ministry of Transportation, the Nigerian Ports Authority, as well as other relevant Government Agencies.

He also noted that the affected communities would be compensated.

“The deep seaport is to be located in Gberefu area of Badagry, Lagos State and it covers an area of approximately 1,103 hectares out of which 623 is dedicated for port activities including an 18-meter draft and 4 Km quay, making it a port  with the deepest draft and widest berths in Sub Sahara Africa, capable of berthing the largest vessels known in existence today such as the 400-meter-long Maersk Triple E class with a carrying capacity of 18, 000 TEUs as against the present 4,500 TEU West Africa Maximum (WAFMAX) vessel. An additional 480 hectares of land has also been earmarked for industrial and logistics park zone.

“The scope of the new port includes terminals for containerized and non-containerized cargo, dredged access channel, tuning circle, port basin, anchorage area, shore line protections, an offshore supply base, refined product import jetties, industrial and logistics zone and supporting transport infrastructure,” he said.

Speaking on behalf of the host communities, the Alapa of Apa kingdom, Oba Oyekan Adekanbi Ajose, expressed their satisfaction about the plan of the Lagos State Government to attract more development to Badagry through the sea port project.

He said 10 out of the 12 host communities to the Badagry Deep Seaport are in full support of the project in their communities because they believe it will attract more development to the Badagry axis and therefore urged other communities to support the project.

Also speaking, a traditional leader and chairman of the host communities, Chief Frederick Ajanisan, said: “We are happy with the project and we are also grateful to Governor Sanwo-Olu for showing interest in the project. Coming to Badagry for a stakeholders meeting today showed clearly that Governor Sanwo-Olu is interested in the project.”

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