Category: Columnist

LASPOTECH: THE FACTS ABOUT CONTISS 15 MIGRATION.

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The agitation for the implementation of Consolidated Tertiary Institution Salary Structure (CONTISS 15) migration by the three Staff Unions is an issue that has thrown the Polytechnic Community into unrest since 2016. The CONTISS 15 migration is the movement of staff from one salary grade level to the next level provided the staff meets the necessary conditions stipulated by the NBTE  as listed below: a. Such staff must have been employed before 1st August 2009 b. Such staff must possess the basic academic/professional or both qualifications applicable to his/her competence…

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2019 ELECTIONS: SUPPORTING THE BEST TO LEAD

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Development is a dynamic process. A society evolve to a state of development by conscious efforts by every stakeholder to align their motives, thoughts and actions towards the common good of the society.  A society that desires development should support its best hands to lead.   I read a comment of a social media influencer and an old student of the oldest secondary school in Ikorodu on twitter, when he recently visited his alma mater for the first time after 39 years.  The visitor was unimpressive at the state of…

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2019 Elections: Ikorodu Oga Should Allow ‘Opomulero’ To Still Hold The Ace

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Ikorodu Oga… Eje ki Opo mu Ile ro Don’t just follow them say,  you say,  I say.. Evaluate all campaigns and Vote wisely…. Put the general ahead of your personal gain….Yes, I am an APC member..but this applies to All….Be Sure.. What do we want? We want the best for Ikorodu among the options available…. Someone who will be effective and be good for the general. It won’t be too good to expect a legislator to do the job of the executive…Same way you shouldn’t expect the executive to do…

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Hon. Babajimi Benson: Promise Surpassed

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Tonight isn’t to ponder but a moment to reflect on Hon. Babajimi Benson’s Campaign promises and delivery in the last 4 years as the representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency. No doubt Ikorodu is one if not the largest constituency in the country with over 3 million Population.   I carefully understudy him and I can conveniently link his Leadership trait to a Progressive Afenifere whose strides is people-oriented. He is passionate about his constituents hence the reason why his score cards is tipped as topnotch.   I remember it was…

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Garlands for LASPOTECH at 40

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By Lanre Kuye In the last few days, there has been contagious celebratory mood at the three campuses of the Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH) in Isolo, Surulere and Ikorodu. At the campuses, the joyous mood underscores the institution’s 40th anniversary of the great institution, the climax of which has been scheduled for November 22. Of course, the management of the polytechnic led by Rector, Samuel Oluyinka Sogunro has every reason to celebrate the milestone age of the reputable institution of higher learning, giving its tempestuous experience at every turns and…

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An Uncommon Transformer In A Familiar Terrain

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GOA,  the best fit The uncommon transformational Leaders are known for three things; their full preparedness for the task ahead, their clear vision about their goals and commitment to it, and lastly their indepth knowledge of the politics of their terrain.   From Thomas Jefferson that led the American revolution and authored the drafting of the American declaration of independence to  Mikhail Gorbachev whose aspirations for democracy and reforms paved way for the end of cold war and bringing down of the berlin wall. He also played a key in…

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An Uncommon Transformer in a familiar terrain

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GOA,  the best fit The uncommon transformational Leaders are known for three things; their full preparedness for the task ahead, their clear vision about their goals and commitment to it, and lastly their indepth knowledge of the politics of their terrain.   From Thomas Jefferson that led the American revolution and authored the drafting of the American declaration of independence to  Mikhail Gorbachev whose aspirations for democracy and reforms paved way for the end of cold war and bringing down of the berlin wall. He also played a key in…

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Ambode And Silent Screams From LASPOTECH

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By Dele Owolabi In Nigeria, people are internally displaced for many reasons amongst which are: terrorism, militancy, natural disaster, territory conflicts, civil war, etc. Whatever reason that may be responsible for internal displacement, the situations at all settlement camps remain the same. Neglects, malnutrition, mental and physical abuse, vulnerability, diversion of funds/aids from donors, even intermittent external aggressions. In some cases, the persons prefer the enemies’ camp to the IDP camp if given the opportunity to choose.   This situation in any typical IDP camps is not different from the…

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