DIGNITARIES STORM IKORODU FOR HON. S.O.B AGUNBIADE’S 51ST BIRTHDAY

Ikorodu city of Lagos was agog for the 51^st birthday of Hon. S.O.B Agunbiade on Sunday 25^th October, 2015.  The celebrant is the lawmaker representing Ikorodu Constituency 01 at the Lagos State House of Assembly. Hon. Sanai Oyeniran Bolanle Agunbiade studied Biology/Chemistry Education at the Lagos State College of Education, Ijanikin and taught briefly at Ikorodu Grammar School before proceeding to study Law at the Lagos State University. In his univeristy days, he was at the fore-front of student union activities and was elected Lagos State University's SUG President in his final year. He was also a notable voice among Nigeria's pro-democracy activitists. Now in his third term as a lawmaker at the Lagos State House of Assembly, he has contributed immensely to the process of lawmaking in Lagos State. A very brilliant legislator and consummate grassroots politician, Agunbiade became the Majority Leader of House at the inception of the 8^th Assembly in June 2015.
It was therefore not surprising that there was a large turn-out of dignitaries from across the state and elsewhere yesterday where he celebrated his 51^st birthday in his native Ikorodu. Venue was the Ikorodu Musical Village in the outskirts of the city and in attendance were present and former members of Lagos State House of Assembly, chieftains of APC from all over the state, royal fathers, renowned businessmen and women as well as other personalities. Bonsue Fuji crooner, Adewale Ayuba and his band were on hand to entertain the gathering. Below are some of the photographs taken at the event by Sola Folowosele.

Hon. S.O.B. Agunbiade and his wife, Mrs Thairat Adeola Agunbiade

Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa(left) with Hon. S.O.B. Agunbiade and his wife, Mrs Thairat Adeola Agunbiade

Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa right and a guest

Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa (right) and his predecessor, Rt Hon. Adeyemi Ikuforiji

Hon. Desmond Olusola Elliot and his wife (did you notice the logo on his cap?)

The celebrant, Hon. S.O.B. Agunbiade waving to his guests

(R-L): Hon. Adedamola Richard Kasunmu, Hon. Folajimi Lai-Mohammed & Hon. Desmond Olusola Elliot

The Venue of the event

Way to the venue

The celebrant, Hon. S.O.B. Agunbiade (right), Hon Moshood Osun with other distiguished lawmakers

Deputy Majority Leader, Hon Jimoh Olumuyiwa(left) and a guest

Hon. Olayinka Ogundimu (left) & Hon Rotimi Abiru

Clerk of the House, Mr Ganiyu Abiru & his wife

Hon. Lanre Makinde (left) & Hon Tunde Braimoh

The Celebrant, Hon. S.O.B. Agunbiade (left) & Hon. Dayo Fafunmi

(L-R): Hon. Desmond Elliot, Hon. Sikiru Osinowo, Hon. Adedamola Kasunmu & Mr Ganiyu Abiru

Hon. Olusegun Yishawu (left) & Hon Adedamola Kasunmu

Hon. Desmond Elliot & his wife(4th left) with some the wives of Honourable Members of Lagos State House of Assembly

Mrs Oluwaseun Kasunmu (left),Mrs Desmond Elliot(2nd right) with friends

Hon. Olusegun Olulade(middle), Clerk of the House, Mr Ganiyu Segun Abiru (right) & others at the party

APC Woman Leader (Southwest), Chief (Mrs) Kemi Nelson with Hon & Mrs Kasunmu

One of the cakes

The Celebrant, Hon. S.O.B. Agunbiade with Adewale Ayuba

Representatives of Arewa Community in Ikorodu and environs were in attendance to honour SOB

Hon. Omowunmi Edet (left) & Hon. Adijat Oladapo-Olaleye

Congratulations SOB

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LIST OF GOV AMBODE'S COMMISSIONERS AND THEIR PORTOFOLIOS

Monday 19th October, 2015

COMMISSIONERS AND THEIR PORTFOLIOS

Gbolahan Lawal-------------------------------------------------Commissioner for Housing

Dr. Jide Idris------------------------------------------------------Commissioner for Health.

Folarin Coker---------------------------------Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture.

Seye Oladejo-------------- Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations.

Engr. Ganiyu Johnson------------------------------Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure.

Mr. Oluwatoyin Suarau--------------------------- Commissioner for Agriculture.

Mr. Rotimi Ogunleye-----------------Commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives.

Mr. Akinyemi Ashade----------------Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget.

Dr. Babatunde Adejare------------- Commissioner for Environment.

Mr. Olawale Oluwo------------------Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources.

Dr. Benson Akintola------------------Commissioner for Establishment, Training and Pensions.

Dr. Mustapha Akinkunmi-----------Commissioner for Finance.

Dr. Abdul-Hakeem Abdul-Lateef---Commissioner for Home Affairs.

Mr. Steve Ayorinde------------------- Commissioner for Information and Strategy.

Mr. Adeniji Kazeem--------------------Commissioner for Justice

Alhaji Musiliu Folami-------------------Commissioner for Local Government, Community Affairs; TPL Wasiu Anifowoshe------------Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development

Mr. Olufemi Odubiyi-------------- Commissioner for Science and Technology

Dr. Ekundayo Mobereola----------Commissioner for Transportation

Engineer Adebowale Akinsanya--Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development;

Mr. Babatunde Durosinmi-Etti----Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment;

Hon. Lola Akande--------------------Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation;

Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf------Commissioner for Youth and Social Development.

Gov Akinwunmi Ambode

                  SPECIAL ADVISERS AND THEIR PORTFOLIOS

Mr. Ayodeji Tinubu-----Special Adviser Sports and Chairman Lagos State Sports Council;

Mr. Ganiu Okanlomo Sanni-----------------------Special Adviser, Food Security;

Mrs. Yetunde Onabolu----------------------------Special Adviser, Urban Development;

Mr. Kehinde Joseph---------------------------------Special Adviser, Civic Engagement;

Hon. Adebimpe Akinsola--------------------------Special Adviser, Arts and Culture;

Dr. Olufemi Onanuga------------------------------Special Adviser, Primary Healthcare;

Mr. Obafela Bank-Olemoh-----------------------Special Adviser, Education;

Hon. Adeyemi Olabinjo---------------------------Special Adviser, Commerce;

Prince Anofi Elegushi------------------------------Special Adviser, Transport;

Mr. Babatunde Hunpe----------------------------Special Adviser, Environment;

Professor Ademola Abass----------------------Special Adviser, Overseas Affairs and Investment;

Mrs. Aramide Giwanson---------------------- Special Adviser, Housing;

Mr. Kehinde Bamigbetan----------------------Community and Communications;

Mr. Agboola Dabiri------------------------------Special Adviser, Central Business District.

They were all sworn-in this morning by His Excellency, Gov Akinwunmi Ambode in a very colourful ceremony held at Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Lagos State Secretariat, Alausa

The Deputy Governor, Dr. Mrs. Oluranti Adebule was also assigned to oversee the Ministry of Education.

LAGOS STEPS UP CAMPAIGN AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Thursday 15th October, 2015

Domestic Violence Must be eradicated

Perpetrators of Domestic and Sexual Violence will no longer find it easy to operate in Lagos state. This is the resolve of the Government of Lagos State and the participants of year 2015 Walk Against Domestic Violence which took place in Lagos on Thursday 15^th October, 2015.

The awareness walk, organised by the Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team (DSVRT), is part of the week-long activities lined up to commemorate this year’s Domestic Violence Month. DSVRT is made up of top level representatives drawn from Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation; Office of the Public Defender; the Nigeria Police; Ministries of Health and Education; Office of Youth & Social Development; the Media and Civil Society Organisations involved in the fight against Sexual and Gender Based Violence crimes. The Team, which is being coordinated from the Office of the Attorney-General & Commissioner for Justice, Lagos State, was founded in September, 2014.

Honourable Adedamola Richard Kasunmu(right) with Ikeja LGA Executive Secretary, Hon. Dally Adeokun during the Flag-Off ceremony at Ikeja

The year 2015 Walk Against Domestic Violence was flagged off by Honourable Adedamola Richard Kasunmu at Ikeja Bus Stop. Conducting the Flag-off ceremony this morning, Hon. Kasunmu, representing Ikeja Constituency II at the Lagos State House of Assembly, expressed deep concern about the rising cases of Domestic and Sexual Violence in the state. Honourable Adedamola Richard Kasunmu later joined the team at the Governor’s Office. Speaking with reporters during the Flag-off ceremony, Hon.Kasunmu stated that “the effects of domestic and sexual violence especially on girls, women, youths, people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups should be a source of worry to all right-thinking persons in the society. That is why we all need to play our parts in confronting this criminality with everything it takes and one the areas we need to improve on is the aspect of awareness. How do I mean? As far back as 2007, the Lagos State House of Assembly has enacted a law known as “Protection Against Domestic Violence”. Section 18 (g) i-ix of that Law listed 10 things as acts of Domestic Violence. They are:

(i) Physical abuse;

(ii) Sexual abuse, exploitation including but not limited to rape, incest and sexual assault;

(iii) Emotional, verbal and psychological abuse;

(iv) Hazardous attack including acid both with offensive or Poisonous substance

(v) Intimidation among others things”

 Now the law is there, but our people are not taking advantage of it because of low level of awareness and because people tend to see domestic violence as ‘family affair’ that does not need to be exposed. There is need for all arms of government form a synergy and tackle this problem ”.

Speaking further, Hon Kasunmu said “ Today’s event is about increasing our level of awareness on this issue and that is why it is important and I think we must commend the organisers”

Shortly after the flag-off, the hardworking Lawmaker took time off to join his colleagues in the House of Assembly for the day’s Plenary sitting.

Also at the event were, Executive Secretary, Ikeja Local Government, Hon. Dally Adeokun; Director of Public Relations, Ministry of Justice, Mrs Bola Akingbade; Director, Ministry of Justice, Mrs Tola Akinsanya; Coordinator, Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team (DSVRT), Mrs Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi; Mrs Monisola Niyi-Adewale of Citizens Right Office; Members of the Nigeria Teachers Union (NUT); Coordinator, Walk Against Rape, Mrs Esther Ijewere-Kalejaiye and other notable personalities and organisations.

Forming an impressive procession from the departure point under the fly over bridge at Ikeja Bus Stop, participants marched through Obafemi Awolowo Way, Ikeja down to Allen Avenue Junction and then straight to the Governor’s office at Alausa with placards and banners bearing various messages. It is instructive to note that throughout the procession, there was a free-flow of traffic along the ever-busy Awolowo Way. This was made possible by the orderliness of the participants and the presence of LASTMA officials who accompanied the team.

The Walk terminated at the State House, Alausa Ikeja where the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Mrs Boladele Dapo-Thomas received the participants on behalf of the Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode

Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Mrs Boladele Dapo-Thomas addressing the gathering

Introducing the team to the Permanent Secretary and other officials present, DSVRT Coordinator, Mrs Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi said the walk was organised to create more awareness on the need to curb Domestic Violence in the state. She thanked the state Government for its support since inception of the organisation and solicited for continued assistance.

In her response, Mrs Dapo-Thomas commended both organisers and participants for their determination in stamping out domestic violence from the state. She expressed the State Government’s resoluteness in reducing domestic and sexual violence to zero level in Lagos.

Other dignitaries at the event include Director of Protocol, Governor’s Office, Mr Tunde Onigbanjo; Director, Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Ms Adefunke Odutola and many others.

Below are some of the pictures taken at the event by Sola Folowosele

Participants lift their fists to give Domestic Violence a hard Punch

Governor Ambode's representative, Mrs Boladele Dapo-Thomas addressing reporters

Hon. Adedamola Richard Kasunmu of Lagos State House of Assembly &
Governor Ambode's representative, Mrs Boladele Dapo-Thomas (Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Women Affairs & Poverty Alleviation)

Founder, Rubies Ink & initiator, Walk-Against-Rape,Mrs Esther Ijewere-Kalejaiye(left) with another top official of NUT

Hon. Adedamola Richard Kasunmu of Lagos State House of Assembly (Ikeja II) & Chief Dally Adeokun(ES, Ikeja LGA) during the Flag-off ceremony at Ikeja Bus Stop

Participants forms a colourful procession Obafemi Awolowo Way, Ikeja

Participants march past Buhari/Osinbajo Lagos Campaign office, Obafemi Awolowo Way, Ikeja

Participants in the Walk Against Domestic Violence 

Money wont take away the pain!!! Dont Start it

Another Strong Message. Speak Out; Domestic Violence is not a family affair

On the way to Governor's Office

Coordinator, Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team (DSVRT), Mrs Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi

LASTMA Official on duty

The Walk Team in front of Lagos State House of Assembly enrouteGovernor's office

The Walk Team in front of Lagos State House of Assembly enroute Governor's office

The Team arrives the gate of Lagos House, Governor's office

Director, Lagos State Ministry of Justice, Mrs Tola Akinsanya leading the Walk to Governor's Office

Mrs Dapo-Thomas, Hon. Kasunmu,Mrs Vivour-Adeniyi, Mrs Ijewere-Kalejaiye with others

(L-R): Director, Public Relations,Ministry of Justice, Mrs Bola Akingbade;
Coordinator, DSVRT, Mrs Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi; Director, WAPA, Ms Adefunke Odutola; Perm Sec, WAPA, Mrs B.A. Dapo-Thomas; Hon Kasunmu;Director, Min of Justuce, Mrs Tola Akinsanya & Director of Protocol, Lagos Governor's office, Mr Kunle Onigbanjo

Perm Sec, WAPA, Mrs B.A. Dapo-Thomas addressing the participants at the Governor's office in company with other officials

Perm Sec, WAPA, Mrs B.A. Dapo-Thomas(middle) addressing the participants at the Governor's office in company with other officials

 Officials

Participants in a group picture with Lagos State Officials at Gov Ambode's office

Some participants took time out to catch fun

Are a victim of Domestic or Sexual Violence? Speak out, call The Directorate for Citizens' Rights,Lagos State on 080..