Day: May 17, 2023

Sanwo – Olu Shares Lagos Governance Experience With New Governors At Induction

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Wale Jagun -Says Deputy Governors are partners, not spare tyres New entrants to the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF), on Tuesday, drew valuable lessons from the hands-on experience of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on the job in the last four years. The Lagos State helmsman shared perspectives and practical ideas on governance during an interaction with his governor colleagues at a three-day induction for new and returning governors held at the Presidential Banquet Hall, State House, Abuja. Sanwo-Olu, who spoke on “Managing the Process of Governance: Insights for New Governors”, said the…

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Adedotun, Moyosore Emerge 2023 KKES Chess Closed Champions

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Wale Jagun Two pupils of the Kith & Kin Montessori Schools (KKMS), beat other geniuses to emerge champions of this year’s school’s Chess Closed Championship that took place within the premises of the school. While Adedotun Ogunjemiyo emerged the overall champion (senior category), Moyosore Thomas Okeowo was the overall champion in the junior category, held on Monday, 15th May, 2023. About 30 participants participated in the annual championship held at KKMS premises located at 32 TOS Benson Avenue, Ikorodu, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria. The head of school, Mrs. Olaitan Ibukunoluwa,…

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Professor Of Humanities, Shitta – Bey Sets To Engage Young People

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Wale Jagun In commemoration of the 2023 Children’s Day, Prof. Olanrewaju Shitta Bey, Phd., an Ikorodu – born professor of Humanities and Philosophy, University Maryland Global Campus, United States of America (USA), is set to engage young people on issues relating to importance of growing up and pursuing their dreams. The session, which will be held online, is tagged, ‘A Day with Olanrewaju Shitta Bey, Phd.’, is powered by Shakirat Enifeni Foundation, a humanitarian and educative platform established to empower the less privileged and assist young people in their development.…

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OPINION: The Inefficiencies of Local Government in Nigeria

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By ‘Dayo Hassan The local government system in Nigeria plays a crucial role in grassroots development, delivering essential services, and ensuring effective governance at the community level. However, despite its importance, the local government structure in Nigeria has faced numerous challenges and struggles to meet the expectations of its citizens. This article aims to shed light on some of the key reasons why local government in Nigeria is not working efficiently. 1. Limited Autonomy and Centralized Control One of the major drawbacks of the Nigerian local government system is the…

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