Adeyemi, who spoke on Wednesday as a guest lecturer at the Annual Mandatory Training of the Pest Control Association of Nigeria, PECAN, held at MAN Centre, Wemabod Estate, Ikeja, Lagos, emphasised the need for practitioners to embrace global best practices.

The theme of the event is, “Building the Future of Pest Control in Nigeria: Adapting to Climate Change, Embracing Technology, and Promoting Professional Standards,” and the sub-theme is, “Enhancing Sustainability Through Insurance, Contracts, and Effective Risk Management.”

Representing the Managing Director of LASEPA, Dr. Tunde Ajayi, Adeyemi noted that the world now operates in a dynamic environment, which requires changes in traditional approaches.

“We live in a dynamic environment, and so we must change some of the things we do and the manner in which we do them.

“It is imperative for us to adopt climate-friendly modes of operation rather than doing things haphazardly. Everything is changing, and we must embrace global best practices,” he said.

Adeyemi disclosed that LASEPA had deployed almost 70 air-quality monitoring stations across Lagos, providing real-time environmental data.

He explained that such information could help residents make informed decisions.

He illustrated this with an example: “If someone plans to visit Ajah but air-quality data shows that the environment is unsafe, the person could opt to handle the engagement via phone or video call rather than expose himself to health risks.

“Many of the vehicles people use are diesel-powered, not well serviced, and release fumes that pollute the environment. This leads to sickness and ultimately reduces productivity.”

He added that LASEPA continued to expand its monitoring capacity yearly and operates a laboratory where environmental samples can be tested.

Earlier in his lecture, Adeyemi urged pest controllers to prioritise continuous training to keep pace with the rapid developments in Nigeria’s pest control sector.

He noted the need for climate-smart pest management systems and technology-driven operations.

According to him, integrating modern tools; including artificial intelligence; into pest management would enhance efficiency.

He listed the benefits of adopting technology to include faster and more accurate detection, reduced chemical use through targeted treatment, improved customer communication, and enhanced compliance reporting.

Also speaking, the Welfare Secretary of PCAN and Chairman of the Local Organising Committee for the 2025 Mandatory Training, PCO Olayinka Jacob, said the annual training helped members upgrade their skills.

“This year, we are focusing on pest control and insurance. We are growing, and as we grow, we are introducing more Western ideas. Climate change is real. We are in November and rain is still falling, and you see a lot of mosquitoes,” she said.

Jacob emphasised the importance of continuous professional development, noting that clients increasingly demand certification and evidence of updated training.

On the issue of quackery, she stressed that anyone not registered with the Pest Control Association of Nigeria was considered a quack.

“Wherever you work, people want to know if you are a certified pest control officer. We are trying to be at par with Western nations, and we will get there. They undergo continuous training, and that is what we are also doing,” she said.

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The court convicted Ayoade Akinnibosun; Azeez Salahudeen; Niyi Ogundiran; Ibikunle Ogunleye and Adeola Abraham.

Delivering judgment, Justice Haleema Saliman held that the five defendants were found guilty of conspiracy, armed robbery, culpable homicide and illegal possession of fire arms.

Saliman said that the defendants caused the death of people, including a police officers and civilians during the armed robbery in Offa, on April, 2018, which is punishable by death.

Earlier, the lead prosecuting counsel,  Rotimi Jacob (SAN), said that the prosecution was able to prove his case beyond reasonable doubt and the judgement was done accordingly.

Jacob said that the six years spent on the case was worth it, as evidence clearly showed that the convicts were involved in the robbery and killings.

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He said that the trials had been concluded and the prosecutors had proved their case beyond reasonable doubt for the suspects to be convicted.

The lead defence counsel, Nathaniel Emeribe, represented by Abdullahi Jimba said that the judgment was not surprising, considering the evidence presented in court, it had been envisaged that it would end that way.

He, however, said that in line with the case of AG Oyo State with Bello, there would definitely be an appeal and record would be compiled and moved to the court of appeal.

The prime suspect, a policeman, Michael Adikwu died in police custody during the trial while the remaining five pleaded for mercy but were convicted.

Source: NAN

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Dr James Jacob, Director, Disease Control and Immunisation, disclosed this in Yola on Tuesday.

He said so far no fewer than 13,084 children were vaccinated and the cases of the disease had reduced.

According to him, the success recorded so far was as a result of political will by the top government officials in the state.

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He said that there was no new case as of last week but active search cases were still ongoing.

Jacob called on parents and community leaders to ensure that all eligible children were vaccinated, not only for measles but to have hard immunity.

“Why we are saying this is because, if the targeted children in communities are properly vaccinated, the community will have what is called hard immunity.

“This will make it difficult for any outbreak in those communities”, he said.

Source: NAN

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The theme of the event is “The Role of Fintech & Financial Inclusion in Citizen Empowerment and Economic Growth.”

Other expected speakers at the roundtable include Mrs. Adekunbi Ademiluyi, Managing Director/CEO, HumanManager Limited; Dr. Stanley Jacob, Vice President, Fintech Association of Nigeria and Dr. Bode Oguntoke, Group Head of Audit, FBN Holdings Plc.

In a statement, the convener of the roundtable, Prince Cookey, said the event would be a unique convergence of top executives and stakeholder groups from the banking, fintech, telecom, insurance, media community and the general public.

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Cookey, who is also the Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of Business Journal Media Group, listed the objectives/expectations from the Roundtable to include evaluation of the growth of fintechs in the Nigerian financial system in the past 10 years, analyse the marriage and dichotomy between banks and fintechs, explore the convergence of banking, telecom and insurance in terms of financial inclusion, evaluate the challenges of fintechs and financial inclusion in Nigeria and to project the future of the two financial concepts going forward.

He said the event is free to attend for interested professionals in the banking, fintech, telecom, capital market and insurance space, media as well as members of the general public.

The Business Journal Publisher solicited for corporate support from public and private sector institutions in Nigeria for the overall success of the event.

He added that The Nigeria Fintech & Financial Roundtable would be an annual event going forward.

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The defendants were arraigned on a four-count charge of criminal conspiracy, culpable homicide, kidnapping and giving false information.

They include Godwin Jacob; Olowofela Oyebanji; Adefalolu Ayodele; Tewasie Francis; Babatunde Samuel; Godwin Joseph; Issa Number and Miracle Solomon.

Others are Abraham Kehinde; Muhammed Bello; Muhammed Muhammed; Ahmadu Umaru and Muhammed Dankai.

The Police First Information Report, FIR, stated that one Simon Adeyemi reported the case of the murder of Olukoro to the Eruku Police Division.

“The suspects pointed a gun at Oba Aremu, ordering him to follow them when he challenged them, after noticing their movement around his grandson.

“It also stated that the Oba’s  grandson escaped through the backdoor, while the suspects proceeded to kill the royal father, kidnapped his wife and one Mercy.”

The Police prosecutor, Abdullah Sanni, told the court about the motion exparte attached to the police report, urging the court to remand the suspects.

In a ruling, Magistrate Monisola Kamson, ordered that the suspects be remanded at the Federal Correctional Centre.

Kamson adjourned the matter to March 5 for further mention.

Source: NAN

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Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony, Abiodun

noted that the selection process of the permanent secretaries was based on seniority, merit and the overall interest of the people of the state.

“My administration will continue to build on the foundation laid in the last four years.

“My administration has placed a premium on skills, experience and honesty, and will continue to prioritise the welfare of workers in the state,” he said.

The governor urged the new permanent secretaries to work closely with their commissioners.

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“I want to urge our new permanent secretaries to please work very closely, collaboratively and cordially with your commissioners. It is only by doing this that you will achieve your set objectives.

“Our government will continue to prioritise your welfare, and I believe we have demonstrated this by payments of various allowances.

“Be it transport or peculiar allowance and all other allowances we met when we assumed office that were outstanding, we have paid them,” he said.

The four new permanent secretaries sworn in by Abiodun were Mrs Roseline Jacob; Mr Samuel Oyeleye; Mrs Kehinde Akinola and Mr Oladipupo Ogunfowora.

Speaking later during an interview, Jacob and Oyeleye thanked the governor for appointing them as permanent secretaries in the state’s civil service.

They pledged to add value to the implementation of policies and programmes of the present government.

Source: NAN

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I’ve seen many people go close to paralysis because, just because, Dele Alake ended up with the Solid Minerals Development ministerial portfolio. I don’t understand why. Is the Nigerian journalist such a one-trick pony that beyond speaking for the government, he/she can’t do anything else?

Is Alake so limited that he is unable to do anything beyond press statements, snap appearances on Arise News, TVC, Channels, AIT and full residency on NTA? Has journalism not produced governors, including of the CBN or did those chaps go to study Government and Civics before getting into office?

It is not bright to typecast the journalist like Olu Jacobs as Igwe in Igbo films, Dejo Tunfunlu as career moronic gateman and Opebe as a man with a withered hand irrespective of the story.

It is not bright to typecast the journalist like Olu Jacobs as Igwe in Igbo films, Dejo Tunfunlu as career moronic gateman and Opebe as a man with a withered hand irrespective of the story. It is not bright. Have journalists performed worse than other professionals on assignments outside the newsrooms? Is it that people are unaware that journalism has an administrative component? Can’t and won’t understand this exhibition of narrow-mindedness, including, frighteningly, by journalists.

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I’m also unable to understand why it is only the assignment of portfolios at the national level that is subjected to pseudo-forensic scrutiny. It is as if state governors have the licence to appoint buskers, barbers, jesters and “furniture” as commissioners. The scrutiny is meagre, if it exists at all. I don’t remember any, actually. We don’t appear to care that the level of government closer to us can be peopled by misfits. We need to give our head a wobble.

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