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Akere Market Fire: Sanwo-Olu donates N100 million to traders, begins reconstruction
Akere Market Fire: Sanwo-Olu donates N100 million to traders, begins reconstruction
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, on Wednesday, donated N100 million to traders of the burnt Akere Motor Parts and Allied Market in Olodi Apapa area of the state.
Sanwo-Olu, who visited the burnt site, also laid the foundation for a new market, of a storey building.
Recall that inferno gutted Akere Auto Spare Parts Market, Olodi Apapa, Ajeromi Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state, on Wednesday, destroying goods and properties worth millions of Naira.
The governor visited the scene of the incident on Wednesday and pledged to support the traders in assuaging their loss.
He said that the efforts were to help alleviate the plight of the traders who lost goods and cash to the fire.
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”A week or less ago, we promised to come back here to give immediate support to the people who were affected by the unfortunate incident. This isn’t politics, it’s just a coincidence that it is a political season.
”I’m happy to be here to lay the foundation for the new market building. Now it’s a storey building, and the small compensation that will alleviate the suffering and loss of our traders here.
”It’s for us to make a clear stand that we are not about the ethnic or religious division, we are a government that is people-centred and working to make things better for them, no matter what party or where they come from.
”As long as they are law abiding, keep to laws guiding the environment and respect the heritage of where they do business, they will always be accommodated.
”This will also send a clear message to people who want to divide us that we won’t let a little number disunite a large number of people, we won’t give them a space in Lagos and in our government,” Sanwo-Olu said.
The Chairman, Ajeromi-Ifelodun LCDA, Mr Fatai Ayoola, thanked the governor for keeping to his promise of helping the people.
Ayoola promised that they would reciprocate his good gestures by voting for him on Saturday.
He said that true to Sanwo-Olu’s word, the governor came to Akere market to compensate the traders for their loss and also lay the foundation for a new market.
”We assure you that in Ajegunle, we will all within the ambit of the law to canvass for you because you have done so much for us.
“You rebuilt the Ibafon and Mba-Cardoso roads, and you also gave us a new stadium called the Maracana Stadium for our youths.
”We are grateful and we would forever remain grateful for your stewardship and leadership that you have shown to the true people of Ajegunle,” he said.
In his response, the Chairman of Akere Auto Spare Parts Market, Mr Izuchukwu Uba, thanked Sanwo-Olu for his gesture, promising that the traders’ votes would be for the governor.
”All of us here must come out and vote for our Excellency full time. We believe in you now fully, because before they were trying to confuse us, but now we know what you can do for us,” Uba said.
Akere market fire: Sanwo-Olu donates N100m to traders, begins reconstruction
GROUP PASS VOTE OF NO CONFIDENCE ON BELLO MATAWALLE, VOW TO SEEK HIS REMOVAL FROM OFFICE
The Northern Youth Progressive Network has passed an overwhelming vote of no confidence on the Minister for Defense H.E. Bello Muhammad Matawalle in the face of prevailing situation in the country with the rising waves of crimes and criminalities and unrest especially in the Northern region of the country.
In a press release made available to the media, the Leader of the groups Hon. Yunus Hassan Muhammad said that the Northern people no more believes in the competent and ability of the Minister to secure them and the entire country more especially the fact that he is from the north and one should have expect that coming from a region that is worse hit by insecurity and unrest and been a former governor of one of the must terrorized state, he should by now nip the matters of insecurity in the bud by way of finding a lasting solution to the problem.
‘We are resolute in our quest to advocate for the removal of H.E. Bello Matawalle from office and replace him with a competent person
Over the past ten months since his appointment, it has become increasingly clear that Bello Matawalle’s actions and decisions are not aligned with the best interests of our country. Specific concerns include the growing increase of insecurity and other menace in Northern region
These issues have collectively undermined trust and confidence in his ability to effectively lead the Ministry of Defence.
The ongoing challenges and setbacks attributed to Bello Matawalle leadership failures have created a toxic environment, hindered economic progress, and demoralized Citizenry.
Given the gravity of these concerns, it is our firm belief that the continued tenure of H.E. Bello Matawalle is detrimental to the Country’s future. Therefore, we advocate for his immediate removal and the appointment of a new leader who can restore confidence and guide us towards a more positive and productive direction.
I urge our dear president, H. E. Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, to take this matter seriously and to act swiftly in the best interest of our country
We shall in the coming days grant a world press conference and escalate this advocacy as we have already mobilized all our members across the northern region and the country at large to tackle this burden that has bedeviled us and take it off our shoulder’.
Long live the Northern region, long live the federal Republic of Nigeria.
Hon. Yunus Hassan Muhammad
Director General
GROUP PASS VOTE OF NO CONFIDENCE ON BELLO MATAWALLE, VOW TO SEEK HIS REMOVAL FROM OFFICE
Students loan application portal opens May 24 – NELFUND
By Funmilayo Adeyemi
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), has announced May 24 as official date for the opening of portal for student loan applications.
The Managing Director of NELFUND, Mr Akintunde Sawyerr, disclosed this on Thursday in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja by the Fund’s Media and Public Relations Lead, Nasir Ayitogo.
Sawyerr said the opening of the portal marked a significant milestone in the commitment of President Bola Tinubu to foster accessible and inclusive education for all Nigerian students.
According to him, through the portal, students could now access loans to pursue their academic aspirations without financial constraints.
He added that the portal provides a user-friendly interface for students to submit their loan applications conveniently.
“We encourage all eligible students to take advantage of this opportunity to invest in their future and contribute to the growth and development of our nation,” he said.
Sawyerr urged students to access the portal on www.nelf.gov.ng to begin application.
Students loan application portal opens May 24 – NELFUND
Woman, 34, declared missing in Ekiti
The Police Command in Ekiti has declared a 34-year-old woman, Mrs Tolulope Orimogunje of Salaqua Street, Adin Quarter, Ilawe-Ekiti, missing.
This is contained in a statement on Thursday in Ado-Ekiti, by DSP Sunday Abutu, the command’s Public Relations Officer.
“The woman left home to an unknown destination on April 30, at about 17:30 hours and has not returned,” Abutu stated.
He said the woman is light in complexion, 5.4 fit tall, speaks Yoruba language fluently and has no tribal mark.
He said that though the command had commenced investigation to unravel her whereabouts, anyone with useful information concerning her present location should contact the nearest police station or call 09064050089.
Woman, 34, declared missing in Ekiti
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