Yesletnewsmedia.com

Regatta  The Lagos State Government, on Saturday, hosted its 2024 Boat Regatta in a spectacular celebration of the state’s rich and unique tourism and maritime heritage. The event, which began at the Five Cowries Creek through to the Wings on Victoria Island and six other locations, witnessed a grand procession led by a special fleet by the state Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu. With the theme: “Our Water, Our Heritage, Our Life”, the boat regatta was a treasure trove of colours, sounds, spirituality and excitement, with revellers across the five divisions of the state in attendance. The event highlighted the economic, cultural and spiritual significance of the coastal areas Lagos is known for. The event organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture had no fewer than 200 boats from indigenous communities of Lagos take revellers through a journey of cultural brilliance. The Badagry community’s Zangbeto masqueraders and the Epe community’s Gelede masqueraders excited ...

  A lawmaker, Dr Adesola Adedayo (Apapa Federal Constituency), on Sunday distributed 2,740 bags of 10kg rice to residents of the constituency. The distribution held at the Apapa Astro Turf. “We are here today in the spirit of the season, because Christmas and New Year are seasons to give. “I have come back to my constituency to give back to the people of Apapa Federal Constituency. “Everyone was been carried along – our traditional leaders, community leaders, association of artisans, etc. “We have 274 polling units and we gave 10 bags of 10kg rice to each polling units to avoid stampede,” he said. The lawmaker said that his team ensured proper crowd management to avoid stampede. He said that political party leaning had nothing to do with benefitting from the gesture. “It is not given to specific people, people were selected randomly. “I came here two weeks ago for empowerment for our artisans,” he said.  Dr Tajudeen Olusi, the Leader of the Governance Advisory Council of L...

The Lagos State Government has concluded plans for a 72-hour non-stop shopping extravaganza which will begin on Monday (Dec. 23). The event known as Lagos State Shopping Festival will take place at the iconic Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos. Mr Idris Aregbe, the Special Adviser to the state Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tourism, Arts and Culture, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. The shopping festival is being organised by Lagos Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, in partnership with Chain Reaction Ltd.   “The Lagos Shopping Festival will feature over 500 vendors, representing a vibrant mix of local artisans and internationally-renowned brands.     “It will offer a wide array of products, including fashion, electronics, beauty items, home decor, gourmet food, and more. “Whether you are looking for perfect holiday gifts, latest gadgets or unique fashion, you will discover something special at every turn,” he said.   The official said that the festival ...

  The Lagos State Head of Service, Mr Olabode Agoro has called on civil servants to keep fit to remain healthy and active to achieve more on their jobs in 2025.  Agoro made the call at the finals of the 18th annual Head of Service Games at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan. According to Agoro, the games which is part of the yuletide was meant to unite public servants with fun after the year's activities. He said this year’s Games “witnessed notable innovations, including the introduction of draughts and ceremonial Walk for Fitness.  “As in the tradition, all participating players were presented for mandatory medical examination to ensure that they were physically fit and issued Medical Certificate of Fitness,” said Agoro. In some of the rest the s, female football teams of the Public Service Office, the Office of the Head of Service, won for the 5th time the female soccer final as they handed a 1-0 defeat to team SUBEB, while the Health Service Commission clinched the ...

  The Lagos State Government has held its 24th Edition of Christmas Carols of Nine Lessons to usher in the Yuletide in the state.   The carol held at Lagos House, Marina, on Thursday, with top government officials and civil servants in attendance.   The carol had the theme “Unto us a Child is Born”.   Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the annual event organised by the First family and the Ministry of Home Affairs, read the ninth lesson from the Bible book of John 1 verses 1 to 14.   The governor at the programme which featured nine bible readings said: “I want to wish each and everyone of us a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year filled with joy.”   Earlier, Alhaji Ibrahim Layode, the state Commissioner for Home Affairs, said that the event has become a platform for the First family to appreciate God for successfully running the state activities.   Layode also said the event had become epochal in the religious calendar of the state, paving the way for t...

    The Mushin Idi- Oro Fresh Food Hub     Food By Aderonke Ojediran Lagos, Dec. 19, 2024 (NAN) The Lagos State Government says transactions worth ₦2.495 billion were recorded by 348 vendors in the first year of operation of the Mushin Fresh Food Agro-Hub.   Ms Abisola Olusanya, State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food System, gave the figure in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday.   According to her, the food hub was visited by 75,000 people who participated in trading activities during the 81 market days it opened for commercial transactions.   “The Mushin Fresh Food Agro-Hub is more than just a market; it is a catalyst for change in the way we manage food distribution in Lagos.   “By providing farmers and traders with a reliable platform to sell their produce.   “We have ensured fair pricing, reducing post-harvest losses, and creating a more efficient supply chain that benefits everyone, from produ...

Mr Olukolade Kassim, the Chairman of Nigeria Institution of Surveyors (NIS), Lagos Branch, has called on governments to collaborate with surveyors in tackling insecurity.     Kassim made the call at the 90th anniversary of the association which coincided with its 39th Annual General Meeting and held on Wednesday in Ikeja.     The event had the theme: “Brain Drain and Development Growth: Impact on the Surveying Profession in Nigeria. “I believe insecurity will be reduced to the minimum, because we are the masters of location. “If an incident happens at a particular location, you will need to talk to the masters of location. “Once government starts working hand-in-hand with us, the issue of insecurity will be minimised. We will keep contributing in any little way we can. “If Nigeria is properly mapped, the issue of insecurity will be minimised,” the chairman said. He applauded members of the association for upholding the ethics of the profession, urging them to re...

  The Nigerian Institute of Surveyors (NIS) has organised a free medical outreach for residents within Ikeja and its environs. No fewer than 1000 residents in various locations within Ikeja benefitted from the free healthcare gesture from the institute. The chairman of the Institute Lagos branch, Kolade Kazeem, said the NIS organised the free medical care as part of its Community Social Responsibility (CSR).  “I think we will score ourselves high, there were already people from the neighborhood who knew what was going on so, it’s not only our way of giving back to ourselves, but giving back to society. “We have made provision for about, I think, a thousand people and once we’ve catered for a thousand, that’s all, It’s totally free it’s a way of giving community social responsibility,” he said. “And I think it is very well received by everybody around. Like you said, it is a first-come, first-served business no criteria for selecting beneficiaries. According to him, there are...

    Empowerment Mr Adeola Adedayo, representing Apapa Federal Constituency, on Tuesday distributed five different empowerment items to no fewer than 155 residents of Apapa and Iganmu constituency. The distribution held at the Apapa AstroTurf. The items given out included eight Tricycles, 18 chest freezers, 25 generating sets, 51 grinding machines and 51 sewing machines. “There were about eight Keke Maruwa, 17 or 18 freezers. We also have about 51 grinding machines, 51 sewing machines. “We selected them by looking at the pooling units because that is the basic unit of voting. We know that there are 10 wards in Apapa. “So, we selected the beneficiaries across those wards and polling units and then, we also want to ensure that women are not left behind. We are also gender sensitive in our selection and it goes across,” he said The lawmaker said consideration was given to “all the stakeholders, both our party leaders, our members, the ordinary people on the street and the other m...

  Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos says in the last five years, his administration has encouraged the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)through public private partnerships and support for entrepreneurs in the agric sector. The governor said this at the Lagos Food Festival 2024 on Sunday at the Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island. The festival with the theme “A Taste of Culture” was organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems. Sanwo-Olu said Lagos had succeeded in bringing out micro and small food vendors as well as stakeholders while creating opportunities and wealth for them to impact the society positively and improve the economy of the state. “So, this is another, good government-private sector collaboration. And it’s another one of the things that make Lagos what it is. And so, we’re happy that all of you are able to come out here and showcase your food businesses. “It’s about the small businesses that will use this as a platform for them to l...

Lagos Island was agog till the wee hours of this morning as Lagos celebrate the festival of Arts and Culture tagged Culturati 2024 at the Freedom Park. Culturati is convened by the Special Adviser to the Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tourism Arts and Culture, Mr Idris Aregbe, for the past 18 years to promote tourism and preservation of African culture. Culturati also showcased talents in the creative industry to the global community. At the well attended event with the theme Celebrate Diversity and Unity, Mr Aregbe noted that the annual festival was to promote Lagos economic development. Also to foster empowerment and growth, with a call on youths to embrace their mother tongue and avoid westernisation of Nigerian Culture. Speaking on the need for Nigerians especially youths to preserve Nigerian rich cultural heritage for the next generation, the Atayero of Aramoko kingdom Ambassador Olusegun Aderemi, noted that Nigeria is blessed with talents which are sought after globally. Hence the f...

  Dr Emmanuella Zambia, the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), said this at a news briefing on Thursday in Ikeja ahead of this year’s Universal Health Coverage Day. Zamba said the domestication of the National Health Insurance Act in Lagos State made it mandatory for both public servants and private residents to enroll in the health insurance scheme in order to reduce out of pocket expenses on healthcare. Zamba also urged enrollees to always report challenges encountered with the health insurance scheme through toll free lines to ensure improved services. The theme of this year’s Universal Health Coverage day is, “Health: It’s on the Government.” The theme underscores the vital role of government leadership in ensuring that healthcare is accessible, affordable and equitable for all. “It also provides the opportunity for us to showcase the government’s immense contributions to healthcare using the ILERA EKO Way. “The Universal Health Coverage is not ...

     Lagos State Governor , Mr, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said the maiden Lagos Shopping Festival, scheduled to hold in the state from December 23 to 25 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Lagos Island will help to create employment opportunities and drive commercial activities in the state.    Governor Sanwo-Olu, who stated this during the unveiling of the festival symbol at the Lagos House, Ikeja, Tuesday evening explained that the inaugural Lagos Shopping Festival will drive commerce by supporting local businesses, attracting global brands, and creating direct and indirect employment opportunities through vendor participation, logistics, event and entertainment management.   The Governor said the Lagos Shopping Festival, which is being organised by Lagos State government through the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Arts in partnership with Tolaram Africa Group, Guinness Nigeria Plc, Zenith Bank Plc, and Chain Reactions Africa, will attract local and internatio...

   Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, on Tuesday, promised to collaborate with the Federal Ministry of Works to improve road development in the state.   Sanwo-Olu said this while receiving the Minister of State for Works, Mr Bello Goronyo, who came on a courtesy visit to the Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja.   He noted that the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) plays different roles in the state, adding that more was expected from the agency in rehabilitating more roads to reduce gridlock and enhance socio-economic development.   “Infrastructure development is the major driver for any government to show what is done for its people.   “What I say to people is that if poor interventions are in health and education, the people might choose not to use those services. “But they cannot choose not to use the road. They cannot choose not to use a bridge,” Sanwo-Olu said.   The governor congratulated Goronyo on his well-deserved appointment by President Bola T...