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Friday, December 29, 2023

DIIF International Women Summit: Empowering Widows and Children, Promoting Wisdom and Philanthropy.

DIIF International Women Summit: Empowering Widows and Children, Promoting Wisdom and Philanthropy.



The Divine Intervention Impact Foundation (DIIF) marked a significant milestone with the 2023 DIIF International Women Summit, where Mrs. Funmilayo Okene, the President of DIIF, delivered an inspiring opening speech.


In her address, Mrs. Okene expressed joy in witnessing this year's edition of the Women Summit, thanking the Almighty for the day that not only signifies the essence of Christmas but also highlights the impactful work being done by DIIF. She extended her appreciation to the Directors of the organization, guests, dignitaries, team members, volunteers, and well-wishers present, recognizing the distinguished Guest Speakers, including Mrs. Adesanya Dorcas, Mrs. Bamidele Olaoye, Mrs. Adedoyin Sutton, Prof. Comfort Amire, and UN Ambassador Eunice Omolayo.



Mrs. Okene reflected on DIIF's achievements, highlighting the 2022 scholarship program that benefited over 250 children, along with partnerships with organizations like the Summit of Hope Foundation. She acknowledged contributions from Vitalink International Academy and Harmony International School. The Foundation's commitment to community welfare includes colorful children's parties, monthly relief item donations, and vocational training for youths and women.



This year's International Women Summit centered on the theme "Wise Woman," exploring the attributes of wisdom in women. The event offered free medical checkups, including blood tests, BP tests, body massages, and food donations. Over 110 beneficiaries, including Christian and Muslim women, widows, hearing-impaired individuals, and the physically challenged, attended.



Looking ahead, DIIF aims to support a widow in January 2024, focusing on providing education for her children and assisting her in starting a small business. Mrs. Okene emphasized the organization's openness to partnerships, collaborations, and sponsorships.

The event also acknowledged and appreciated donors, including Mrs. Adesanya Dorcas, Mrs. Modupe Fadare, Mr. Toluwaleyi Philip, Mr. Akinrinde Emmanuel, Mrs. Okeleji Oluwakemi, Mrs. Funmi Atoe, Mrs. Ololafe Yetunde, Mrs. Phoebe Ifesanmi, Adupsy International Catering Services, and John, Joan, and Joseph.

Mrs. Okene expressed gratitude to the management of DIIF, team members, volunteers, Fasho photo, well-wishers, and her family for their unwavering support. She closed by urging everyone to embrace the joy of the season and show love to the needy.

To support the widow and her children's education, donations can be made via Zenith Bank account number 1214037497 or by calling 08107105509.

The DIIF International Women Summit stands as a beacon of empowerment, wisdom, and philanthropy, embodying the spirit of compassion and community upliftment.

Thursday, December 28, 2023

Progressive movement must deliver on quality education for all, jobs for youths ~ Tinubu.

Progressive movement must deliver on quality education for all, jobs for youths ~ Tinubu



President Bola Tinubu yesterday reiterated his commitment to the sustenance of the progressive ideology in the country.
He said the progressive democracy should offer solutions to the challenges of poverty through the provision of job opportunities for youths and quality education for children.

President Tinubu spoke Lagos, where the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee (NWC) unfolded plans to establish a National Institute of Progressive Studies, lunch an electronic registration and develop a reliable database.

Led by the National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, the party commiserate with the president over the demise of the former House of Representatives Speaker Ghali Na’aba, and former Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu.

According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the President expressed support for the establishment of the Institute

The President said the institute should be able to conduct diligent research and educate party members on the principles of democracy and good governance while providing a distinct identity for the platform.

He said: “Democracy has faced challenges in the past, but I believe in a promising future for our country. We will deliver it. I am committed to supporting a strong and ideologically-determined democracy that is progressive, inclusive, and focused on eliminating poverty while providing quality education for our children.

“Collaboration with various government arms is crucial, and I commend the leadership of our party for working hard to promote these essential ideals.”


The President urged the party leadership to target more youths and women in its e-registration and digital membership validation exercise scheduled to be completed in the first quarter of next year.

President Tinubu thanked members of the party for the overwhelming show of support during the campaigns, general election and period of litigation.

He said: “It has been a while since we have had the opportunity to come together, especially since the Supreme Court ruling. I had hoped for a gathering, but the demanding tasks of my office that we fought for have called for increased focus, dedication, and time,” the President said.

On the alarming figure of out-of-school children in the country, President Tinubusaid: ”We must address this issue by establishing more schools, recruiting teachers, and providing at least one meal a day for the school children, aligning with the progressive ideology we aim to pursue.”

APC National Chairman Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje said the party will work for victory during the by-elections next year.

He said: “We assure Your Excellency that under our leadership and with your consent, strategies have been put in place to win the support of our people and secure all the seats available for the electoral contest.”

Sanwo-Olu targets PPP todeliver T.H.E.M.E.S. + agenda.

Sanwo-Olu targets PPP todeliver T.H.E.M.E.S. + agenda.



Going by the words of Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, his administration is targeting the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model to deliver its T.H.E.M.E.S.+ agenda.
The PPP, a long-term arrangement between government and private sector operators, involves private capital financing government projects, particularly infrastructure and services up-front.

Sanwo-Olu’s first term agenda was based on T.H.E.M.E.S agenda, an acronym which stands for Transportation and Traffic Management; Health and Environment; Education and Technology; Making Lagos State a 21st Century Megacity, Entertainment & Tourism; and Security & Governance.

The governor said the ‘plus’ represents the incorporation of an intensified focus, in the next four years, on social inclusion, gender equality and youth.

He said: “In other words, we are strengthening and reinforcing T.H.E.M.E.S. with a ‘No One Left Behind’ philosophy. No one will be left behind on account of their social status, gender or age; we will design all our policies and programs to ensure that everyone is carried along and catered to. This is our solemn promise to you.”


The Office of Public-Private Partnerships (OPPP), Lagos State Government, an agency created by the 2011 PPP Law of Lagos State, facilitates the development of public infrastructure and provides social amenities and other facilities for Lagos State through the PPP.


The advantages of the PPP in Lagos cut across education, housing and transportation, among others. Other areas include: healthcare initiatives such as laboratory, radiology, blood screening and pharmaceutical services; x-ray and ultrasound machines at the Maternal and Child Centre (MCC), Eti-Osa.


In education, the collaboration with private developers is set to deliver 6,016-bed spaces at the Lagos State University (LASU), construction of 16 blocks of hostels of 94 rooms each with 376 beds per block has reached the completion stage.

The hostels are to solve the acute accommodation problems facing students in the state-run varsity.

Gov Oyebanji Signs Three Executive Orders.

Gov Oyebanji Signs Three Executive Orders. 


Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has signed three executive orders aimed at accelerating the state’s investment drive and economic development.


The three Executive orders signed by the Governor on Wednesday are: Executive order 01 of 2023 on the Promotion of Transparency and Efficiency in the Business Environment; Executive order 02 of 2023- Establishment , Adoption and Implementation of Framework for Responsive and Inclusive Land-Intensive Agricultural Investment (FRILIA) and Executive order 03- Trade Grievances Redress Mechanism (GRM) to Address Complaints from Traders on issues such as Harassment, Unauthorised Payments and other in-Kind requests.


The Executive order 01 mandates some critical MDAs to publish on the state official website all relevant information on fees, procedures, Service Level Agreement (SLA), Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM)for all core business regulatory processes provided by the MDAs.


The affected MDAs include: Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment; Ministry of Infrastructure and Public utilities; Ministry of physical Planning and Urban Development; Ekiti State Signage and Advertising Agency; Ekiti State Internal revenue Services; and Bureau of Land Services .


The Executive Order 2 on establishment, adoption and implementation of framework for responsible and inclusive land –intensive agricultural investment stipulates strict adherence to core principles that mainstream international best practices, such as those based on the principles for Responsible Investment in Agriculture and food System and related principles and guidance. Into the development of agribusiness in the state for sustainable economic growth.


The order stipulates that investment must be conducted transparently, minimise adverse effects from land acquisition, ensure a range of inclusive investment and production models are considered and subject the investment to consultation and participation with potentially affected communities.


The Excutive Order number 03 on Trade Grievance Redress mandates the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry to establish and maintain a trade Grievance Redress Mechanism (TGRM) responsible for addressing and resolving trade grievances submitted by the citizens’ businesses. Industries or individuals.


The Trade Grievance Redress Mechanism shall be in line with global practice and shall cover issues such as harassment, unauthorised payments and other in-kind request. In addition, the TGRM shall also consist of a grievance Redress Panel of experts and officials with expertise in trade matters , including representatives from relevant government agencies, industry associations and legal experts.  


The executive orders were signed by the Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji by virtue of the authority vested in him by the 1999 constitution of the federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) and the laws of Ekiti State.

No Vacancy in Ekiti Govt House Till 2030, APC Insists.

No Vacancy in Ekiti Govt House Till 2030, APC Insists.                                                                     .....Lauds Ekiti Deputy Gov for uncommon loyalty to Oyebanji.

The Ekiti State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress(APC), has declared that Governor Biodun Oyebanji and his Deputy, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye would control the levers of power in the state till 2030.


The party's State Working Committee, through its Chairman, Paul Omotoso, said there is no vacancy in the Ekiti State Government House, despite that they are not oblivious of the agitations by the Ekiti South Senatorial District that they also have inalienable right to the position.


Omotoso made the declaration, on Thursday, during the visit of the Deputy Governor to the State Secretariat of the party in Ajilosun Area of Ado Ekiti metropolis to rejoice with members of the SWC on the occasion of Christmas and New Year's festivities.


In his commendations to the Deputy Governor, whom he described as a loyal lieutenant to Oyebanji, Omotoso posited that he was nudged to make the declaration owing to the electrifying popularity and high performance index of the current occupant of the seat.


Rationalising his position further, the APC Chairman said: "We know that our people from the South Senatorial District are also entitled to the seat, but they should wait for their time. There is time for everything under the sun. 


"As of now, We have a Governor in Biodun Oyebanji and Deputy in Monisade Afuye who are so capable and competent, so there is nothing the South wanted that the Deputy Governor cannot offer them. 


"Let the members of the party go and spread this gospel across the local governments that there is no vacancy in the government House for the next seven years. After the eight years of the Governor and the Deputy Governor, then the South can have it. Our people must be patient". 


The party's stalwart, who described the Deputy Governor as part and parcel of the SWC, being the immediate past APC State Women Leader, exuded pride about the performance of Oyebanji's administration.


In an uncommon fashion, Omotoso lauded the Deputy Governor for her unflagging loyalty to the governor and the APC, saying this has helped in stabilising the party and brings dividends of democracy to the populace.


The APC Chairman said the present government has been able to achieve tremendous milestones in terms of democracy dividends owing to robust relationship between the Governor and his deputy. 


 Omotoso added: "We are particularly happy with the way you have been defending and promoting this party, particularly members of the APC SWC. We all know what is happening in town regarding the acceptability of this government. 


"As the opposition parties and the public are saying the governor is good and doing well, they are also saying he is lucky to have a good and humble Deputy. This had added to Mr Governor's popularity in town.  


"If not for this, we would have been settling crisis everyday instead of consolidating on the gains of democracy to the people. So, we thank our amiable and humble deputy for giving the best of cooperation to our Governor. We are really proud of you.


"To us, we have the believe that the sky is your starting point. We have not made a mistake for making you the Deputy Governor of our dear state". 


Addressing the SWC members, led by its State Chairman, the Deputy Governor, saluted the party for being supportive to the governor, particularly for picking Governor Oyebanji at the primary election. 


The Deputy, who donated cash gift to the party SWC members, promised to continually fraternise with the party's top echelon through generous donations and playing of advisory roles to strengthen APC for future political endeavours. 


Mrs Afuye also praised the immediate past Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi for working assiduously to ensure their victory at the poll, saying his principal and herself would forever be grateful to the former Minister.


"In Nigeria's political trends, we have experienced in some states when the party will go to the south, while the government will go to the west. But in Ekiti State, both the party and government are going the same direction. 


"If not for the fact that you picked us, who are we? We are just small fries in the party, but you elevated us. We are not going to take this for granted".

President Tinubu Salutes Excellence of Nigerian Women.

President Tinubu Salutes Excellence of Nigerian Women.
....As He Hosts Super Falcons Star Asisat Oshoala



President Bola Tinubu and the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, hosted Asisat Oshoala, Super Falcons striker and 2023 CAF Women's Player of the Year, in Lagos, on Thursday.


President Tinubu and the First Lady had congratulated the Barcelona Femeni star on winning the best African female footballer of the year for the sixth time.



The President and the First Lady commended Oshoala for distinguishing herself in the sport, applauding her significant contributions to women's football on the continent.

"Nigerian women will always have a pride of place in the world. What our ladies have achieved in football, our women are achieving in all fields of endeavour around the world—rising to the top and demonstrating the best of the Nigerian character of excellence, tenacity, ingenuity, and resilience," the President said.

Cognizant of the feats of star sprinter, Tobi Amusan, and the presence of multiple Nigerian women on the Forbes' '2023 World's 100 Most Powerful Women,' List, including media mogul, Ms. Mo Abudu, and Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the President and the First Lady assured Oshoala of the nation's continued support for her and other Nigerian women striving for excellence in their chosen paths.

Speaking to journalists after the warm reception, Oshoala said: ''I want to appreciate the President and the First Lady for giving me the opportunity to present the award to them. During the last World Cup, we had a couple of issues, and they intervened and have been very supportive to the girls, even after the competition.''

Gov. Aiyedatiwa Pays Condolence Visit to Akeredolu’s Family.

Gov. Aiyedatiwa Pays Condolence Visit to Akeredolu’s Family.
....Vows Enduring Remembrance of his Impacts.



The Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, led members of the State Executive Council on a poignant condolence visit to the residence of the late Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Governor Aiyedatiwa expressed heartfelt sentiments, emphasizing that the impacts and legacies of the former Ondo State Governor will forever be etched in the annals of the State and the nation.

In a somber gathering, Governor Aiyedatiwa paid tribute to his late principal, describing him as a sincere, courageous, selfless, and patriotic leader who tirelessly fought for the welfare of his people, championed development, and left an indelible mark on countless lives. The Governor's emotional recounting reflected the depth of the bond shared with the departed leader.

Aiyedatiwa, visibly moved, also acknowledged Akeredolu's role as a caring and compassionate husband, father, and grandfather. He considered it a rare privilege to have served under the tutelage of the late Governor, underscoring the profound impact Akeredolu had on his political journey and personal development.

The Governor reiterated that Akeredolu's passing is a significant loss not only to Ondo State but to the entire Southwest region and Nigeria as a whole. He emphasized that Akeredolu's commitment to a peaceful, fair, and just society is a legacy that will endure.

Highlighting the enduring impact of Akeredolu's leadership, Aiyedatiwa noted the late Governor's contributions to the socio-economic and infrastructural development of Ondo State, his pivotal role in the growth of the Anglican Church, and his reforms in the legal profession in Nigeria.

Governor Aiyedatiwa expressed confidence that Akeredolu, having completed his earthly mission, leaves behind a legacy that will be sustained by his admirable children. In a response on behalf of the Akeredolu Family, Pastor Kola Akeredolu thanked the delegation led by Governor Aiyedatiwa for the thoughtful visit.

The condolence visit concluded with prayers offered for the Akeredolu Family, and Governor Aiyedatiwa led others in signing the condolence register, a symbolic gesture of solidarity and remembrance for a leader whose impacts will echo through time.