By Afolabi Oyekunle. His exemplary leadership good efforts to mankind and commitment towards youths development have continue to inspire many people and organisations to honour him with positive roles and awards. This time,  Mr. Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, Special Adviser to the Governor of Lagos State on Blue Economy, and General Manager, Lagos state waterways authority (LASWA)  has been appointed as a member of the Panel of Judges for the Apollo Africa Leadership Foundation Youth Competition. According to the Foundation the appointment is a testament to his exemplary leadership, commitment to youth development, and dedication to fostering innovation and excellence among the next generation of African leaders. "As a judge, Mr. Emmanuel will contribute his wealth of experience and insight in evaluating outstanding young talents and ideas that have the potential to drive positive transformation across the continent. We congratulate him on this well-deserved recognition ...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. Managing Director/Chief Executive  of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barr. Oluwaseun Faleye believes collaboration between the Fund and Rand Mutual Assurance (RMA) of South Africa would strengthen Africa's social protection system. Faleye said this on Tuesday when he hosted a high-level delegation from RMA South Africa led by the Group Chief Executive Officer, Bilal Adam, at the NSITF headquarters in Abuja.     Barrister Falae According to him, the meeting marked the start of a strategic partnership between two of Africa’s leading social insurers. "Your visit marks the beginning of what we hope will evolve into a mutually beneficial and enduring relationship between our two organizations, and highlights our shared commitment to advancing workers' compensation, occupational safety and health, and social security administration on the African continent,’ the MD stated.        At the meeting S...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. A specialised cattle and milk production company, Pure Dairy Herds has unveiled plans to establish a $250 million dairy farm, in Ogun state This will make it one of the largest dairy farms in Nigeria in the state. The company’s representative, Mr. Farouk Gumel, disclosed this to journalists on Tuesday after a meeting with Governor Dapo Abiodun at the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. Gumel said the firm is partnering with international experts to develop a world-class dairy farm aimed at boosting local milk production and strengthening Nigeria’s agricultural value chain. The company's representative, Gumel with Governor Dapo Abiodun. He revealed that the company has already completed the acquisition of land for the project in Ogun West Senatorial District, paving the way for the commencement of development activities. According to him, the choice of Ogun State was informed by its investor-friendly policies, conducive business environment, and ...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) and the Làgos State Waterways Authority (LASWA)  have expressed their commitment to fostering a strong working relationship that will contribute to safer waterways operations and support the continued growth of water transportation in Lagos State. The strong declaration was reiterated today when t he NSIB Director General, Captain Alex Badeh, led a delegation to meet management of Lagos State Water Authority (LASWA) at its headquarters in Lagos.  The meeting centred on ways to explore areas of collaboration aimed at strengthening safety standards, incident investigation processes, and operational efficiency across Lagos waterways. The delegation from NSIB was received by the management of LASWA at the Authority's headquarters, where both organizations engaged in productive discussions on enhancing safety oversight, fostering information sharing, promoting capacity building, and developing frameworks for impro...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. In what stands as a historic milestone in the annals of Agbado/Oke-Odo LCDA, no fewer than twenty (20) public servants who attained statutory retirement in the year 2025 were honoured yesterday with certificates of recognition and farewell gifts under the administration of the Executive Chairman, Hon. Abiodun Jimoh Isola (Ejigbadero). This is according to a press releases by Ojo Samuel Oluwafemi (femiOJO) Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Chairman. Speaking during the ceremony, the Executive Chairman, Hon. Abiodun Jimoh Isola (Ejigbadero), praised the retirees for their dedication and steadfastness, noting that their contributions have become an enduring part of the council's success story. He encouraged them to embrace retirement as a new chapter filled with opportunities for personal fulfilment, family engagement, community service, and continued relevance in society. Hon Jimoh Ishola Ejigbadero. The event was not merely a farewell gathering;...

By Afolabi Oyekunle.   The Health care Revolution of Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun state contributes significantly to the transformation of the state. This is according to a report  by the Special Adviser on Media and Strategy to Ogun State Government, Honourable Kayode Akinmade. The report: When Governor Dapo Abiodun commissioned the new Pharma-Grade Warehouse of the Ogun State Drugs and Health Commodities Management Agency last week, the event represented far more than the unveiling of another public facility.  It underscored the steady transformation of Ogun State’s healthcare system—one increasingly attracting recognition from independent institutions, including the World Bank and the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF). Governor Abiodun at the occasion. At the commissioning, Governor Abiodun described the warehouse as a critical component of his administration’s strategy to strengthen healthcare delivery through efficient storage and distribution of essential ...