Day: October 1, 2020

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, called off the ceremonial Independence Day parades on Thursday, opting for a low-key commemoration of the nation’s 60th Independence anniversary. Alternatively, the Governor created a simple, but memorable commemorative event for selected school children to give them the understanding of the significance of the anniversary. Sanwo-Olu, who was joined by his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, hosted 60 primary school pupils drawn from various localities across Lagos for a no-holds-barred conversation about the Independence Day. The event was held at the State House in Marina…

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Wale Jagun The Senatorial candidate of the African Action Congress (ACC) in the 2019 General Elections, Comrade Francis Shonubi, popularly called ‘Manikongo’, has stated that the 60th Independence anniversary provided the country with the opportunity to reflect on its journey so far. In his statement sent to THE IMPACT, the former students’ unionist said that Nigerians are celebrating independence in the face of enormous challenges posed by economic ruin and challenges of the ravaging COVID – 19 pandemic.  His statement reads thus:  “Fellow Compatriots, the 2020 celebrations of our Independence…

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Kunle Adelabu Comrade Olalekan Biliamin Oba, the State Chairman, National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), has charged that sustained development of youths should be the focus of the government and politicians in Nigeria if they are to be made productive and contribute to nation building. Oba stated that the many empowerment schemes that have existed have not really impacted on the youths whom he said are the future of the state and the country, while he also called for sustained efforts through skill acquisition, entrepreneurship among others as better ways…

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Wale Jagun Hon. Wasiu Adeshina, the Executive Chairman of the Ikorodu Local Government, has harped on the need for Nigerians to maintain unity by recognizing one another’s differences.  Adeshina, in a statement on the occasion of the 60th Independence anniversary of Nigeria, also charged citizens to always participate in governance as a way of moving the country forward.  His statement read thus: “Stuck at a point is a man without his folks or others to lend a helping hand. Many keep moving in circles for lacking the principles of togetherness…

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Kunle Adelabu His Eminence, Sheikh Yahya Olorunoshebi Oshoala ,Ajagbemokeferi, Ameer ul Muhminina As-Samadaani and the Chief Imam, Oriwu Central Mosque, Ikorodu, has said that Nigerians have reasons to be thankful to God despite the challenges facing the country. The eminent Islamic scholar stated this in his statement to mark the 60th independence anniversary of the country, a copy of which was sent to THE IMPACT. “We have every cause to always glorify Allah (SWT) for He has always been very good to us in Nigeria despite our waywardness, greed, insincerity…

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Wale Jagun The Majority Leader of the Lagos State House of Assembly and the representative of the Ikorodu Constituency I, Hon. Sanai Agunbaide, has hailed Nigeria as it clocked 60 as a sovereign nation.  Hon. Agunbiade also greeted Nigerians in his Independence Day’s statement.  Though, he expressed disappointment over the state of the country, Agunbiade added that it’s never too late for the country and its citizenry to chart another course towards greatness.  “It is 60 whole years after we got Independence from our erstwhile colonial rulers. But how independent…

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