Bisade Ologunde A.K.A Lágbájá Biography.

Bisade Ologunde A.K.A Lágbájá Biography.  .....He believes in social reform through music.

 Bisade Ologunde popularly known as Lágbájá was born n Lagos, in 1960. He is from Odogun's compound, Ijagbo community in Oyun Local Government of Kwara State. Bisade is a Baptist by birth.

He is a Nigerian afrobeat musician, singer-songwriter and percussionist. He use mask which covers his identity. He believes in social reform through music.

Ologunde adopted the name Lágbájá (meaning ‘anonymous’ or ‘faceless one’ in Yoruba) as he embarked on his career in the early 90's. His name was reflected in his choice of stage attire – a slitted textile and rubber mask adopted so that the artist represented the ‘common man’ in keeping with the carnival tradition of his Yoruba tribe. 

He formed his first small band in 1991 in Lagos after he had taught himself to play the saxophone. With a high quotient of percussion instruments including congas and talking drums Lagbaja’s album We Before Me (IndigeDisc/PDSE) released in 2000.

He demanded honesty from politicians and urged brotherhood and unity. He shared lyrics of his songs with a backup singer, Ego Ihenacho, and equally plays tenor saxophone.

With a firm, brawny tone akin to that of John Coltrane and Pharoah Sanders, he emblazoned the melodies of the songs, sometimes with Egoscat-singing along.

2006 Channel O Music Video Awards – Best Male Video (“Never Far Away”)

Ikira’, 1993

Lagbaja, 1999

Cest Un African Thing, 1996

ME, 2000

WE, 2000

We and Me Part II, 2000

ABAMI, 2000

Africano… the mother of groove, 2005

Paradise, 2009

Sharp Sharp, 2009

200 Million Mumu 

(The Bitter Truth), 2012⁷

President Tinubu Celebrates ICON Of Democracy, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, At 66.

President Tinubu Celebrates ICON Of Democracy, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, At 66.

On behalf of the people and government of Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu celebrates former President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, on his 66th birthday, for his unique demonstration of statesmanship and for his distinguishing achievement as a leader, who gave Nigeria and Africa, a pride of place in democratic lore by upending the vitiating paradigm of those who seek to hold onto power by all means.

President Tinubu shares the joyous occasion with one of our icons of democracy, whose humility continues to inspire hope for good governance in the country and on the continent.

The President believes the former President possesses a distinguished profile on leadership, rising up the ladder as Deputy Governor, Governor, Vice-President and President, and now championing the cause of peace in Africa by bringing together and counselling leaders on harmonious co-existence for the benefit of the people they serve.

The President commends former President Jonathan for committing himself to the service of humanity and to strengthening democratic institutions, exemplified by his relentless peace missions and advocacy of non-violence in the peaceful transition of power across the African continent.

As the former President clocks 66, President Tinubu affirms that his wisdom, foresight, and patriotism will continue to set an example for leaders aspiring to make a difference in Nigeria and beyond.

The President prays that God Almighty will continually sustain the former President and his wife, Patience, in good health and strength.

 

Humanitarian Minister Breaks Ground for 40 State-of-the-Art Toilets Catering to Persons With Disabilities in Yangoji, Abuja.

Humanitarian Minister Breaks Ground for 40 State-of-the-Art Toilets Catering to Persons With Disabilities in Yangoji, Abuja.

Nigeria's Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation,Dr Betta Edu has laid the foundation stone for the construction of  40  units of modern toilets for Alheri Leprosy Colony in Yangoji Kwali Area Council, of the federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

The construction was in fulfilment of the Promise made to the community in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda. Edu who was represented by her Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Rasheed Olanrewaju described the President as a man ready to sacrifice all for the well-being of the disabilities community, stating that the President does not in any way see them as persons with disabilities but "persons with special abilities".

She stressed that the days of total neglect of the disabled community in Nigeria were gone for good.The Minister reiterated  President Tinubu's resolve to make persons with disabilities contribute immensely to the development of society.

Dr. Edu assured the PWD community that the  Ministry has approved 10 percent of all social interventions programmes for persons with disabilities as beneficiaries, saying that PLWDs are part of the society and should not suffer discrimination of any kind. According to Dr. Edu, she was eager to see the project completed and commissioned in a record time.

In his remarks,  the Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Dr. James David  Lalu assured that the project would be completed in two months and asked the contractor to put all machinery in place to ensure the project was completed in time.

He thanked President Tinubu for fulfilling the promise he made to Alheri Leprosy Colony during the electioneering campaign, saying the Alheri community and persons with disabilities contributed to his victory.

The Executive Secretary said that with the help of Dr. Edu as Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, he was sure that the Alheri Leprosy Colony and other people with special needs would no longer be neglected, describing the Minister as one who shows much regard to those with disabilities and ready to resuscitate all the rehabilitation centers in Nigeria.

Also speaking, the Senior Special Assistant to the president on Disabilities, Alhaji Muhammed  Abah Isah described the occasion as remarkable and said the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu was paying needed attention to persons with disabilities.

Isah emphasized that President Tinubu has no agenda of leaving people with special needs behind and frowned at the stigmatization of the disabled community by some members of the society.

On his part, the representative of the FCT Minister, Ibrahim Aminu Masari,  said Yangoji remains part of FCT and must not be abandoned.

Masari, who is the Mandate Secretary of Social Development, said  FCT under Nyesom Wike would not fail to include the community in the developmental agenda and applauded Dr Betta Edu for such laudable projects.he advised the community to see the project as their own and to ensure adequate protection from vandals.

Other speakers at the event include the Director Social Welfar FCT, Dr Sani Umar, Head of Alheri community Alhaji Dikko Dogo among others who commended President Tinubu and the Minister for fulfilling the Promise made, through the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities.

Story Of The “Ghana Must Go” Bag.

Story Of The “Ghana Must Go” Bag.                    ......The Most Popular Bag in Africa but Most People Don’t Know The Story Behind It and How It Got The Name.

“ Ghana Must Go” bag is very popular in most parts of Africa. However, when you come to Ghana, it is known by many people as “Landlord Carry Me” which is translated in Twi as, “Efiewura Soame”.

But how did this common bag get its name Ghana Must Go ?, 

Under the “Ghana Aliens Compliance Order” law enacted by Ghana’s Prime Minister Kofi Abrefa Busia in 1969, three million Nigerians and other African and non-African immigrants were asked to leave Ghana as they made up 20% of the country’s population at the time.

In January 1983, Nigerian President Shehu Shagari issued an executive order that expelled two million undocumented West African migrants, more than half of whom were from Ghana.

These West African immigrants had been attracted to Nigeria because of the 1970s oil boom, but by 1983, the economy had weakened, and it was an election year.

The Nigerian politicians hoped the expulsion would prove popular. Across Nigeria, up to two million migrants heard the warnings of arrest, prosecution, and forced deportation if they didn’t comply.

They packed what they could into trucks, cars, pick-ups, and taxis and tried to get out of the country. The primary route to Ghana was West wards, passing through Benin & Togo.

As a result of an attempted coup the previous year, President Jerry John Rawlings had closed Ghana’s main land border (Aflao) with Togo and to avoid a sudden influx of returnees, Togo then also shut its borders with Benin.

Consequently, once the returnees reached Benin, the way out was restricted, and they were forced to remain in the port of Cotonou, attempting to find a boat to Ghana.

Tens of thousands of refugees, mostly Ghanaians, were massed at the border of the two small African states of Benin and Togo.

After the returnees had been stranded for more than a week with many running out of money and going hungry, Ghana reopened its borders, causing Togo to do likewise so that Ghanaians could return home.

During the return to Ghana, a type of huge cheap matted woven nylon conquered bags used by the migrants to move their belongings, got the name “Ghana Must Go”. The bags are still very popular up to this day.

During the return to Ghana, a type of huge cheap matted woven nylon conquered bags used by the migrants to move their belongings, got the name “Ghana Must During the return to Ghana, a type of huge cheap matted woven nylon conquered bags used by the migrants to move their belongings, got the name “Ghana Must Go”. The bags are still very popular up to this day Go”. Thanks for reading.

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EKSG to leverage on livestock, crops production to create wealth, employment.

EKSG to leverage on livestock, crops production to create wealth, employment.                                    .…..As Oyebanji inaugurates L-PRES project steering committee.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji has expressed his administration’s readiness to leverage on livestock and crop production to create wealth through sustainable job opportunities for the people of state.

The Governor disclosed this in Ado- Ekiti on Friday while inaugurating the Steering Committee of the Livestock Production and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project . He said government would maximize the opportunity of the project to improve productivity and commercialization of targeted livestock production systems and strengthen the resilience of livelihoods including those affected by farmer-herder conflicts.

Governor Oyebanji explained that L-PRES project, a World Bank assisted Project in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development as well as  the State Ministry of Agriculture and Food  Security has become a feasible option to restructure and upgrade the poultry facilities at Livestock Development Centre (LDC) Erifun to a livestock agribusiness center that would accommodate various livestock value chain, upgrade the central abattoir and cattle market along Iworoko road to guarantee public health and safety.

The Governor also said the state’s veterinary hospitals will be renovated and equipped with modern disease diagnostic kits as well as establish a modern cattle market as a huge source of revenue generation and job creation opportunities in the state. 

He added that his government is supporting the implementation of the project for its potential in enhancing the already existing livestock value chains in the State.

Maintaining that the project would not only transform the agricultural land scape of the state, but would also improve the livelihoods of farmers, the Governor said his administration has developed a strategy aimed at positioning the State as a viable investment destination for agro-investors and foreign direct investment.

He said Ekiti Special Agro-Processing Zone (SAPZ) was established to serve as a catalyst for economic growth and give investment opportunities in the state a facelift,  adding that his administration has made tremendous efforts and rendered services that has laid a good foundation for livestock businesses to thrive profitably in the State.

While charging the Committee to provide policy guidelines, strategic orientation and direction for the project in the State, the Governor implore individuals, groups, cooperative societies and investors along the livestock value chain development in the State to capitalize on the project and make use of this great opportunity

“Ekiti  State will leverage strategically on L-PRES to build strong institutions around agro -economic development, conflict resolution and grievances redress, capacity building, massive extension services, construction/renovation of livestock infrastructures and help to facilitate working capital to investors. 

"L-PRES project has become a feasible option to restructure and upgrade the poultry facilities at Livestock Development Centre (LDC) Erifun to a livestock agribusiness centre that will accommodate various livestock value chain, upgrade the central abattoir and cattle market along Iworoko road to guarantee public health and safety”, the Governor asserted.

Earlier in his welcome address, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Mr. Boluwade Ebenezer, who appreciated the Governor for his commitment to the development of a sustainable commercial animal agriculture in the State through key intervention programme such as Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES), expressed his delight that Ekiti State was selected among other States in Nigeria to enlist in the project.

Boluwade said Ekiti State expressed interest to participate in the project because it's a strategic input to the State’s long-term approach and desire of developing and transforming the livestock sub-sector. 

He added that the State has all the preliminary conditions adding that its profile was rated as one of the best among the participating States.

Sexual Exploitation, Abuse And Violence Must Be Stopped In Africa — Says First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu.

Sexual Exploitation, Abuse And Violence Must Be Stopped In Africa — Says First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu.                                                         .....As she commemorates UN Day in Sierra Leone.

The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON has emphasized the need for women and girls to speak up when sexually exploited, abused or violated as this will not only help them access help and heal, but give others the confidence to speak up.

She was speaking at the special prayers organized by the First Lady of the Republic of Sierra Leone Dr Fatima Madda Bio in honour of survivors of sexual exploitation, abuse and violence.

This was part of activities marking the United Nations Day of Prevention of, and Healing from Child Exploitation, Abuse and Violence.

“Women, speak up because your voice can help others”.

“When women stand together in freedom and speak their minds, they would remember that Fatima Madda Bio walked this path”.

Senator Oluremi Tinubu pointed out that the commemoration of the UN Day is not just a day of freedom for only Sierra Leone but Africa as a whole. 

She commended the First Lady of Sierra Leone for the commitment, dedication and hard work she put into seeing that the day is a reality.

Earlier in her remarks, the host, Dr Fatima Madda Bio pointed out that abusing women and girls is cowardly and should be eliminated using all possible legal and legislative means.

“As First Lady, I do not work for politics, but humanity, to give our best and we want to be remembered as those who changed the narrative in Sierra Leone”.

The President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Julius Madda Bio assured that his country remains committed to eliminating all barriers being faced by girls and women so they can actualize their potentials.

EKSG Proactive Measures Prevented NIMET/NEMA Predicted Flood Disasters In Ekiti – Olatunbosun.

EKSG Proactive Measures Prevented NIMET/NEMA Predicted Flood Disasters In Ekiti – Olatunbosun.

 

Ekiti State Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Taiwo Olatunbosun has attributed the successful prevention of flooding in Ado Ekiti as predicted in January this year by Nigerian Metrological Agency (NIMET) and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to the proactive measures taken by the State Government to keep the State clean, safe and flood-free.

Speaking during a tour of dredging and de-siltation works of waterways, gutters and drains in Ado Ekiti, Rt. Hon. Olatunbosun who was conducted round the sites by his counterpart in charge of Environment and Natural Resources, Chief (Mrs.) Tosin Ajisafe-Aluko, noted that over 40 kilometers of river channels have already been dredged while 23 kilometers of drainages and culverts desilted across the state capital.

The Commissioners assured that the current exercise which is in two phases, would not only be continuous but would be extended to other parts of the State with similar ecological challenges.

Olatunbosun reiterated the commitment of Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s administration to the safety of lives and property of residents of the State, adding that no stone would be left unturned towards making the environment clean, healthy and safe.

He recalled that the Governor recently approved the purchase of three 4X2 Hook Arm Garbage trucks and 20 single CBM bins as parts of efforts at maintaining environmental cleanliness in the State.

 

In her remarks, the State Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Chief (Mrs.) Tosin Aluko-Ajisafe highlighted areas captured under the ongoing dredging and de-siltation exercise to include Balemo/Adehun/Carwash/Elemi/ Afao road; Mojere Market/Nova Junction/CrownBiz/Iworoko road axis, Odo-Ado/Ureje Poly road axis.

Assuring that the exercise would be continuous, Chief Aluko however stressed the need for residents to avoid indiscriminate dumping of refuse and erection of physical structure on waterways.

Quoting Governor Oyebanji, Mrs. Aluko said that “Government would rather spend so much on dredging and de-siltation to prevent flood than distributing relief materials and evacuation of residents from disaster areas into Internally Displaced Peoples’ camps”.

She said that residents would be thoroughly sensitized on environmental issues and preservations adding that recalcitrant people would however be subsequently prosecuted under relevant environmental laws including the prohibition of construction of structures within 30 feet from waterways.

The General Manager of State Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA), Mr. Kayode Adunmo said his agency would embark on massive sensitization of the people not to dump refuse in drains and waterways as well as strictly observing the planning law which prohibits the construction of structures within 30 feet from waterways.