LAGOS  ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE  CHAIRMAN  CHARGES LASIEC STAFF ON  DILIGENCE

Staff of  Lagos State independent Electoral commission have been charged to be diligent and remain non partisan in the discharge of their duties

Chairman Lagos state house of assembly Commitee on Judiciary ,Human Right, Public Petition and LASIEC, Hon Oladipo Ajomale gave the charge when he led the committee on a familiarization visit to the office of the Lagos state independent electoral commission in Yaba.

                                         

Noting that the committee is set to build closer lies with the state electoral body, Ajomale disclosed that ahead of the forthcoming local council election the committee has plans to visit electoral offices in the fifty-seven local government and local council development areas in the state.

In his remarks, Coordinator and director election operations, Lagos state independent electoral commission , Demola Gbadegeshin who described the visit as historic, commended the committee for its support in ensuring a conducive environment for electoral officers.

Noting that the commission has commenced in harness preparations for the forthcoming local council election, Gbadegeshin outlined some efforts of the State electoral body towards the success of the forthcoming local government election.

The LASIEC coordinator solicited the provision of three large warehouses in the three senatorial districts of the state to enhance the distribution of electoral materials.

In a vote of thanks, director civic and voter education Eniola  Adeshina, while thanking the committee, was optimistic that the visit will bring about a great difference in the operations of the commission.

Members of the committee on the visit included Hon. Ajani Owolabi , representing Mainland constituency  one and Chairman House Committee on Ministry ,Tertiary Institutions, Hon. Ponu Solomon representing  Badagry Constituency one  and house committee chairman  tourism arts and culture, and members of the secretariat.

 

 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BEGINS UNBUNDLING PROCESS OF ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION.

                                                           

The Federal Government has flagged off the unbundling process of eleven electricity distribution companies to pitch them up for efficiency.

Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, said this while hosting the Senate Committee on Power, led by the Chairman, Senator Eyinnaya Abaribe, in Abuja.

Adelabu stated that the privatisation of the firms would not be reversed, but stressed that the DisCos would be broken into more efficient structures along state lines to be able to deliver on their mandates.

He also revealed that over one hundred projects of the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, have not been completed since 2001.

 LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT TO LAUNCH CNG BUSES FOR RESIDENTS.

The Lagos state Government says it is working with private operators under a PPP arrangement to launch over two thousand CNG buses for residents to enjoy a carbon free emission atmosphere.

 Commissioner for Transportation,  Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said this at the Lagos State Government Year 2024  Ministerial Press Briefing, a Greater Lagos Rising held at Alausa, Ikeja.

He said the state government   will continue to prioritize its intermodal transportation system to make life comfortable for Lagosians. by  putting in place bus reform initiatives, and  collaborate  with the private sector to build ferries.

The Commissioner also said the state  government would launch a twenty four hour toll free call centre to enhance the operations of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA.

 

LAGOS NSCDC   BOSS, RESTATES   COMMITMENT TO FIGHT AGAINST   UNLICENSED PRIVATE SECURITY OPERATORS 

In the bustling metropolis of Lagos, security remains a paramount concern for both individuals and businesses.

 The Nigeria Security and Civil  Defence Corps (NSCDC), under the vigilant leadership of Commandant Adedotun Keshinro, has been at the forefront of addressing security challenges within the state.

 The Commandant's commitment to eradicating the menace of unlicensed private security practitioners and quacks is a testament to the organization's dedication to maintaining law and order.

In an exclusive   interview,   the Lagos State Commandant stressed the  need to develop new operational strategies, which would further cement the already established synergy  between the Command and the Association of Licensed Private Security Practitioners of Nigeria , in the state.

Noting that the  role of the  public  in this endeavor cannot be overstated, Commandant Keshinro  appeal for vigilance and prompt reporting of illegal activities is a reminder that security is a collective responsibility. 

He said the establishment of a dedicated department within the NSCDC  is  to monitor private guard companies  to reinforce  the organization's resolve to uphold high standards within the industry.

He urged  the public  to always take necessary precaution   when hiring security guards   and   always speak up  when they notice illegal activities within  their neighborhood.

The NSCDC state commandant  disclosed that   the command has a department dedicated to the monitoring of the activities of private guard companies to check  irregularities and violations.

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