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  • Second wave: Covid-19 not a hoax, Sanwo-Olu warns Lagosians

    Second wave: Covid-19 not a hoax, Sanwo-Olu warns Lagosians

    Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Sunday issued warnings to Lagosians on the need to adhere to COVID-19 safety guidelines.

    “Lagosians #COVID19 is not a glamorous disease, neither is it a hoax. You need to follow the safety guidelines to safeguard your friends and loved ones”, he tweeted on Sunday.

    He gave the warning as he also announced the activation of an oxygen plant at the state’s Infectious Diseases Hospital in Yaba.

    “We have activated a new oxygen plant which will help by providing much-needed oxygen to patients.

    “The plant will supplement oxygen supply to about 300 cylinders per day and 6 cylinders per hour.

    “We are working to ensure patients receive the best care at our state facilities”, Sanwo-Olu said.

    The Lagos governor took to Twitter to sound the fresh warning amid reports of the arrest of scores of revelers at a night club in Lagos.

    Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso said law enforcement agents will continue to arrest and prosecute residents who violate COVID-19 guidelines and directives issued to curtail the spread of the deadly virus.

    A combined enforcement team of the Lagos State Police Command and the Lagos State Safety Commission arrested youths partying at a Lounge located at 38, Bode Thomas Street, Surulere, in the early hours of Saturday, 9th January 2021.

    The team, led by the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Police Command, Mr. Hakeem Odumosu, arrived at 38, Bode Thomas Street, Surulere, about 1a.m and found scores of people clubbing – in contravention of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s directive on the closure of clubhouses.

    The culprits also violated the 12midnight to 4a.m curfew imposed by the Federal Government to stem the spread of COVID-19.

    All those arrested will be prosecuted. The enforcement will continue across the State to stop the virus, which continues to kill”, Omotoso warned.

    Residents are advised to avoid large gatherings and ensure strict adherence to COVID-19 guidelines.

    The second wave of the pandemic has continued to spread faster among Lagosians with increased cases of patients being admitted at isolation centres.

    “COVID-19 is real. The second wave is deadlier and spreads faster. People should observe the practices of physical distancing; wearing of face masks; regular washing of hands and use of hand sanitisers always”, he added.

  • BREAKING: Sanwo-Olu nullifies LASU VC appointment process

    BREAKING: Sanwo-Olu nullifies LASU VC appointment process

    Lagos State Governor and Visitor to Lagos State University, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has nullified the ongoing process set up for the appointment of a substantive ninth Vice-Chancellor of the University.

    The Governor further directed that another process that would terminate in 45 days should commence immediately.

    This was contained in a statement by Sanwo-Olu’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, on Friday titled, ‘Sanwo-Olu cancels ongoing appointment of LASU VC, orders fresh process’.

    It stated that the governor’s “decision on the cancellation came after a thorough investigation and stakeholders engagement, which were necessitated by various petitions against the selection process”.

    The statement added, “Governor Sanwo-Olu was inundated with petitions arising from the selection process of the Vice-Chancellor by the Governing Council. After a thorough evaluation and investigation of the various complaints, Mr. Governor, in his capacity as the Visitor to the University ordered the cancellation of the process.

    “The outgoing Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olanrewaju Fagbohun, has also been directed to convene an emergency Senate meeting for the purpose of appointing one of the Deputy Vice-Chancellors, who is not a candidate in the cancelled selection process as Acting Vice-Chancellor from Monday, January 11, 2021, when the tenure of the incumbent Vice-Chancellor, Professor Fagbohun expires.

    “The Governor further directed that the Senate should select among its members, a pro tem chairman to superintend the meeting and conduct of the election of Acting Vice-Chancellor.”

  • #EndSARS: Sanwo-Olu visits Buhari, seeks FG’s collaboration on rebuilding Lagos

    #EndSARS: Sanwo-Olu visits Buhari, seeks FG’s collaboration on rebuilding Lagos

    Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday paid a visit to President Muhammadu Buhari at the presidential villa in Abuja.

    The governor during the visit sought collaborations from the Federal Government in rebuilding Lagos State following the aftermath of the #EndSARS protests which led to the destruction of properties in the state.

    He also submitted to President Buhari, the proposals for re-building the state and identified economic opportunities for rebuilding Lagos State.

    Governor Sanwo-Olu after meeting with the President told journalists that the goal of ensuring Lagos becomes the nation’s investment hub can only be done through economic collaborations between the state and the federal government.

    He also explained the plans of the state to tackle the second wave of COVID-19.

  • PDP sets agenda for Sanwo-Olu in 2021

    PDP sets agenda for Sanwo-Olu in 2021

    The Lagos State Chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has advised Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to strive hard to provide satisfactory dividends of democracy to residents of the state in 2021.

    The state PDP Publicity Secretary, Mr Taofik Gani, said this in Lagos, while assessing Sanwo-Olu’s performance in 2020.

    “As a constructive opposition party, the year 2020 was not satisfactory in terms of dividends of democracy to Lagos residents.

    “Most of the local council chairmen performed below average, Sanwo-Olu should look into that because the chairmen are putting too much pain on the people due to their abdication of duties.

    “We are indeed very anxious to take over government as an opposition party in Lagos,” Gani said.

    According to him, the party shared with the government of the day lots of programmes that will have brought succour to the people of the state.

    The spokesman, however, lauded Sanwo-Olu for abolishing the bogus pension for former governors and their deputies in the state, describing the decision as populist.

    “We have heard some people commending him, if he can continue in that order, perhaps; he will have the guts to face the problem of godfatherism in his party.

    “We want to counsel that he should look away from partisanship and be the governor for everybody, including the Igbo people, the Hausa, the Yoruba and all minority groups in the state,” he said.

    Gani urged the government to review downward tuition fees in the Lagos State University, saying that the tuition fees’ increase was done at the wrong time.

    The spokesman for the PDP, urged the governor to inspect inner roads across local government areas and council development areas to see their conditions, adding that most them were in very bad shape.

    According to him, the governor must roll out a programme to fix inner roads that could serve as alternatives to major roads for motorists in the state.

    He called for direct empowerment for traders across party lines, saying that such would help elevate them to pay taxes to government.

    He also urged the governor to bridge the gap in transportation, saying that residents of the state were still finding it difficult to move around for businesses.

    Gani said that Sanwo-Olu could surpass all his predecessors, including former Gov. Lateef Jakande because of the resources at his disposal.

    He described the Eko Atlantic Project as bogus, saying that money being spent on the project could be used to transform the Mainland including Ikorodu, Badagry and Epe with vast land.

    Gani said that such fund could be used to build housing estates for low-income earners in the state.

  • Sanwo-Olu Signs 2021 ₦1.16trn Budget Into Law

    Sanwo-Olu Signs 2021 ₦1.16trn Budget Into Law

    Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Sanwo-Olu has signed into law the 2021 budget of ₦1.55trn, noting that his administration will continue its work of rebuilding the state.

    Sanwo-Olu, show signed the budget on Thursday reiterated the government’s commitment in advancing economic growth, and expanding opportunities for residents of the state to flourish despite the economic challenges caused by the coronavirus.

    “With the passage of the bill, we will continue our work of rebuilding Lagos, advancing economic growth, and expanding opportunities for Lagosians to flourish despite the economic challenges caused by the coronavirus,” he said.

    “As we already know, 2020 will go down in history as a peculiar year largely defined by the COVID 19 Pandemic and the ENDSARS protests, which were recklessly hijacked by those who destroyed some of our public assets and private businesses.

    “We are, however, fortunate to be going into the New Year, with an already passed budget, which will help to expedite our recovery process.

    “A significant portion of the budget has been committed to human capital development, youth engagement, social intervention initiatives, and the completion of ongoing projects that are critical to achieving the objectives of our T.H.E.M.E.S agenda.

    “The Honourable Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget will present to the general public the full details and breakdown of the budget in due course.”

    The budget christened the Budget of Rekindled Hope consists of N702,935,416,976 capital expenditure and N460,586,793,741 recurrent expenditure.

  • Cross-over:Christian leaders should respect 12 am to 4 am curfew – Sanwo-Olu

    Cross-over:Christian leaders should respect 12 am to 4 am curfew – Sanwo-Olu

    In view of cross-over services organised in churches every December 31, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has told church leaders to obey the 12 am to 4 am curfew imposed by the Federal Government.

    The governor made this known on Thursday while responding to questions from journalists at the State House in Marina, Lagos.

    Cross-over services won’t hold in Ondo after the government outlawed it over the pandemic.

    In Ogun, the government restricted attendance at the services which usually witness large crowds.

  • BREAKING: Sanwo-Olu recovers from COVID-19, steps out of Isolation centre [VIDEO]

    BREAKING: Sanwo-Olu recovers from COVID-19, steps out of Isolation centre [VIDEO]

    Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has recovered from COVID-19 and eventually stepped out of isolation.

    This was announced on Thursday by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Gboyega Akosile via his Twitter handle.

    Akosile in his tweet shared a video of the governor outside the Marina House, waving in excitement as he steps out of isolation.

    The governor addressing journalists described his bout with the virus as moderate. He reiterated the need to observe the laid-out COVID-19 preventive measures and submit to a test as soon as symptoms appear.

    Sanwo-Olu advised all establishments to adopt a ‘no mask, no entry’ policy adding that he will bring the full weight of the law to bear on those found flouting COVID-19 rules.

    The state Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi, had earlier on December 12 announced that the governor tested positive for the coronavirus.

     

  • BREAKING: Sanwo-Olu recovers from COVID-19

    BREAKING: Sanwo-Olu recovers from COVID-19

    Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has recuperated from COVID-19, his Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile, announced on Thursday.

    “Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu tests negative to COVID-19. Now out of isolation,” Akosile tweeted with a video that showed the governor stepping out to address the media at the State House in Marina.

    TheNewsGuru recalls that the state health commissioner, Akin Abayomi, had announced on December 12 that the governor tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

    Other governors who had tested positive for the virus and recovered include the Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi; Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu; Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed; Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, amongst others.

    In the same vein, the state government recently returned COVID-19 protocols at religious centres and also banned a number of social places from holding gatherings as the country combated the second wave of the pandemic.

    Details later…

     

  • Why I can’t order fresh COVID-19 lockdown in Lagos – Sanwo-Olu

    Why I can’t order fresh COVID-19 lockdown in Lagos – Sanwo-Olu

    Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Saturday said imposing a fresh COVID-19 lockdown as the state enters second wave of the novel coronavirus pandemic would further affect the state’s economy which still in a recovery state from the first lockdown.

    TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that the state was locked down for over five weeks between March and May this year as part of measures to curb the spread of COVID-19. The lockdown had a tremendous effect on economic activities with the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry putting the loss at about N3bn in the period under review.

    The governor in a statement on Saturday therefore, urged all Lagosians to observe all prescribed protocols by health authorities including the use of face masks, social distancing and regular handwashing.

    Sanwo-Olu said, “Yesterday, we issued guidelines to help us in the next phase of our battle with the virus. Lagosians have relaxed and the effects are evident with increasing cases and unfortunate deaths.

    “These guidelines will affect us all but we need to be strong and we need to persevere.

    “We cannot afford another total lockdown so I enjoin us to keep observing the prescribed protocols and the required lifestyle adjustments that will help us enter 2021 stronger, healthier, and safer.”

    The governor, who is in isolation after he contracted COVID-19, also appreciated the prayers and support of all Lagosians and Nigerians.

    He said, “I am overwhelmed by your show of love and concern about my health and wellbeing. I must admit that the gesture touched me deeply and reaffirmed our connection to one another as humans.

    “I acknowledge and thank you very sincerely and pray that none of us will lose our lives to COVID-19, and in any other preventable circumstance.

    “To families that have lost loved ones to the virus, I pray that God grants you the fortitude to bear the loss.”

  • BREAKING: Lagos returns restriction order on churches, mosques, stops carnivals

    BREAKING: Lagos returns restriction order on churches, mosques, stops carnivals

    The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has returned the order restricting the operations of churches and mosques in the State.

    The Governor asked worship centres not to hold services for more than two hours, adding that no gathering must exceed 50 per cent of the maximum capacity of the venue.

    Sanwo-Olu also stopped carnivals and street parties in the state.

    He made this known in a statement on Friday titled, ‘We cannot afford to relax the battle against COVID-19′.

    The Governor said, “Concerts, carnivals and street parties are banned in Lagos State until further notice.

    “Night Clubs have not been allowed to open yet. All Night Clubs in Lagos must immediately shut down, until further notice.

    “The midnight to 4a.m curfew imposed by the Federal Government remains in place.

    “The protocol of ‘No Mask No Entry’ must be enforced by all public places: Offices, Businesses, Markets, Shops, and so on.

    “All Places of worship (Churches, Mosques, etc.) must ensure that no gathering exceeds two hours, and also that no gathering exceeds 50% of the maximum capacity of the Venue.

    “A minimum of two meters’ distance should be maintained between seated or standing guests.

    “All guests and service providers at events MUST wear nose masks/coverings before entry.”

    Meanwhile, security agents have been mandated to ensure full enforcement, without exception.

    According to the Governor’s statement event centre owners, planners, vendors would be held responsible for any breach of protocols by their staff.

    The state reads: “No one will be deemed to be above the law. Any and all breaches of these regulations and public health protocols will lead to immediate closure as well as attract heavy fines, and any other sanctions and penalties deemed fit, in line with the Lagos State Infectious Diseases Control Regulation 2020.

    “We will continue to closely watch the profile of the unfolding situation, while also awaiting updates and pronouncements from the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19. We will also keep working with the Presidential Task Force to ensure that the gains of the recent past are not frittered away on the altar of festivities and sheer carelessness. The lives of ALL Lagosians, including our elders and other vulnerable citizens, matter.

    “May I remind you of the importance of maintaining the principles of non-pharmaceutical interventions and measures that are well-documented strategies for interrupting the spread of the disease in our society. These measures are:

    “Social distancing, a minimum of 2 meters apart. The wearing of face masks at all times in public places. Maintenance of personal and respiratory hygiene – regular handwashing/sanitizing, coughing or sneezing into a tissue and properly disposing.

    “Presentation for testing at our numerous public and private testing facilities if you experience any of the COVID-19 symptoms. Isolation either at home or in any of our Treatment Centres if diagnosed positive for COVID-19.

    “These measures represent the only way to keep the curve flattened and prevent a full-blown second wave from developing in Lagos”.