During a robbery in Guangzhou, China, the bank robber shouted to everyone in the bank: "Don't move. The money belongs to the State. Your life belongs to you."
Everyone in the bank laid down quietly. This is called "Mind Changing Concept” Changing the conventional way of thinking.
When a lady lay on the table provocatively, the robber shouted at her: "Please be civilized! This is a robbery and not a rape!"
This is called "Being Professional” Focus only on what you are trained to do!
When the bank robbers returned home, the younger robber (MBA-trained) told the older robber (who has only completed Year 6 in primary school): "Big brother, let's count how much we got."
The older robber rebutted and said: "You are very stupid. There is so much money it will take us a long time to count. Tonight, the TV news will tell us how much we robbed from the bank!"
This is called "Experience.” Nowadays, experience is more important than paper qualifications!
After the robbers had left, the bank manager told the bank supervisor to call the police quickly. But the supervisor said to him: "Wait! Let us take out $10 million from the bank for ourselves and add it to the $70 million that we have previously embezzled from the bank”.
This is called "Swim with the tide.” Converting an unfavorable situation to your advantage!
The supervisor says: "It will be good if there is a robbery every month."
This is called "Killing Boredom.” Personal Happiness is more important than your job.
The next day, the TV news reported that $100 million was taken from the bank. The robbers counted and counted and counted, but they could only count $20 million. The robbers were very angry and complained: "We risked our lives and only took $20 million. The bank manager took $80 million with a snap of his fingers. It looks like it is better to be educated than to be a thief!"
This is called "Knowledge is worth as much as gold!"
The bank manager was smiling and happy because his losses in the share market are now covered by this robbery.
This is called "Seizing the opportunity.” Daring to take risks!
So who are the real robbers here?
Saturday 13 June 2020
Friday 12 June 2020
An Address By Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu On The Commemoration Of The Democracy Day
Theme: GREAT LEAP TOWARDS A GREATER LAGOS
BEING AN ADDRESS BY MR. BABAJIDE OLUSOLA SANWO-OLU, GOVERNOR OF LAGOS STATE, ON THE COMMEMORATION OF HIS ADMINISTRATION’S FIRST YEAR IN OFFICE, ON FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2020.
Fellow Lagosians,
1. On Saturday, March 9, 2019, you demonstrated great confidence in me and in our great party, the All Progressive Congress, APC, by overwhelmingly electing me as the 15th Governor of our dear State.
2. For me, it remains a humbling privilege to be the leader of a government that you freely and massively elected into office. I remain truly grateful for your trust and confidence.
3. You will recall that in my acceptance speech, I told you, dear Lagosians, that while the victory may bear my name, because it must bear a name, it actually belongs to you.
4. One year on, that view has not changed. This government is and will continue to be for you and about you; about your welfare, and our collective future.
5. Good people of Lagos, in my inauguration address, I promised you a ‘Greater Lagos’. Today, on the first anniversary of that inauguration, it is my pleasure to brief you about the progress we have made in the journey towards a ‘Greater Lagos’, using the THEMES agenda as our vehicle.
6. As you are aware, Traffic Management and Transportation is the first leg of our THEMES Agenda. Considering the pivotal role of transportation as a major driver of socio-economic activities, our goal is to develop a reliable intermodal system of transportation.
7. Consequently, we are investing in waterways and a light rail system as long overdue alternatives to our roads. On February 4th, 2020, we made a giant leap in our resolve to develop an integrated transport system by officially commissioning eight new, state-of-the-art ferries, to kick-start our expansion of the LAGFERRY Service.
8. Since then we have seen a remarkable increase in the number of commuters on our waterways.
9. Similarly, with the successful completion of the elevated sea-crossing track of the Blue Line Mass transit project, at Marina, Lagos, late last year, construction work has begun on the final phase of the scheme. The project is critical to the achievement of our vision for intermodal transport.
10. Dear Lagosians, I am also pleased to inform you that the plan to construct the 4th Mainland Bridge is equally on course. Recently, we shortlisted eight out of the over 30 firms that expressed interest in the project. In the coming weeks and months, you will certainly hear more on this all-important project.
11. We are also working to make our roads better. Several roads have been rehabilitated while others are at various stages of completion. The Oshodi-Abule- Egba BRT Corridor, the Pen Cinema Bridge, the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, the Agric-Ishawo Road and the four junctions’ improvement projects at Allen Avenue, Maryland, Ikotun and Lekki among others would soon all be ready for public use.
12. A major highlight of our intervention in roads was the commissioning of a network of 31 roads at Ojokoro area in December 2019.
13. We are not resting on our oars; more completed projects are slated for commissioning in the coming days. These include: The Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) for our Bus Reform Scheme at Ikeja and Oshodi Bus Terminals; The Oshodi Abule-Egba BRT Corridor; Oyingbo Bus Terminal; Concrete Jetty with Shoreline Protection and Waiting Shelter at Baiyeku, Ikorodu LGA; Fadipe/Salami/Eyiowuawi/Odubanjo Streets in Shomolu LGA; Alhaji Akinwunmi Street in Mushin LGA; and Adagun-Imeke-Iworo-Ajido-Epeme Road in Badagry LGA.
14. I must express my satisfaction with the quality and progress of work on the transport infrastructure projects across the State. I urge the good people of Lagos to remain patient as we work to complete all of them to give you a better motoring and commuting experience.
15. On traffic management, we recruited and inducted 1,017 LASTMA officers to achieve better flow of traffic and reduction in travel time.
16. In order to sustain current momentum in the public transportation sphere, we ask for the cooperation of every resident of the State, especially in obeying Traffic Laws, for our collective good.
17. Fellow Lagosians, without a doubt, in the last 365 days, so much has happened in our State that we must be proud and thankful for.
18. In the area of unhindered access to healthcare – which is the second pillar of our Agenda – we have commissioned two Mother and Child Centers (MCCs) at Eti-Osa and Igando respectively. In the next couple of weeks, the Badagry and Epe MCCs will also be ready for public use.
19. For us, nothing should be spared to give Lagosians quality health care. The compassionate side of our government can best be captured by understanding the life-changing impact of the free medical interventions we have undertaken and continue to undertake to bring succour to ailing residents.
20. In our first 200 days in office, the Lagos State Government, working in collaboration with the BOSKOH Health Mission International and the Benjamin Olowojebutu Foundation, delivered diverse free medical interventions to over 250,000 Lagosians across several locations in the State.
21. Closely linked to Healthcare, for us, is the state of the Environment. This is why we are working hard to ensure a flood-free Lagos. We have carried out extensive dredging and disiliting on many drain channels across the State, and we will continue to do this even as the rainy season intensifies.
22. In the area of Education, our Third Pillar, our investment in revamping and upgrading infrastructure in the sector continues with the following completed projects ready for commissioning: 18 Classroom Blocks at Muslim Junior College, Egbe, 18 Classroom Blocks at Maya Secondary School, Ikorodu, 18 Classroom Blocks at Eva Adelaja Junior Secondary School, Bariga, Block of 20 Classrooms at Bashua Military School Primary School, Shomolu, 13 Classrooms at Saviour Primary School, Ifako-Ijaiye LGA, Block of 20 Classrooms at Ayanleye Memorial Primary School, Ifako-Ijaiye LGA and Block of 6 Classrooms at Ansar Ur Deen, Ibonwon, Epe.
23. Similarly, we have equally made remarkable inroad in the training of teachers for 21st century competence. Through the EKO EXCEL training initiative, 3000 primary school teachers have been trained on how to competently utilize technology in teaching, for better educational outcomes for our children.
24. The results have been amazing. Enrolment rates into our public primary schools have risen, while attendance rates have also improved remarkably. I have visited some of our public schools to see EKO EXCEL at work, and I am happy to report that we are on a transformative journey in public education in Lagos State.
25. Next is Technology. With the current trend in the globe, we are also keen on making Lagos the fortress of digital enterprise, an urban hub of technology-driven creativity, innovation and commerce, which in turn becomes a magnet for domestic and foreign investment.
26. To this end we have set up the Lagos State Science Research and Innovation Council (LASRIC), with start-up funds in excess of $600,000, to drive investment in research and development of tech-focused solutions across the six pillars of our administration’s THEMES agenda.
27. With this structure in place, tech start-ups and young innovators in the State now have the opportunity and available funding to push their entrepreneurial skills to the next level.
28. Dear Lagosians, the Greater Lagos we promise you is a Megacity that is fully and confidently a 21st century economy. This is the thinking that has propelled us to sign a $629 million financing facility aimed at completing the Lekki Deep Seaport project. When that project is completed, Lagos will have one of the most modern and capable Ports not just in Africa but in the world.
29. It will stimulate the local, national and regional economies, and earn a well-deserved place as a container transportation hub in Africa.
30. A 21st century economy is one that is capable of meeting the housing needs of its people. In the area of housing, four major housing projects are now ready for commissioning. They are:
a. LagosHoms, Igbogbo Scheme with 360 home units comprising 120 1-bedroom, 120 2-bedroom and 120 3-bedroom apartments;
b. Lagos State Affordable Public Housing Scheme, Topo, Badagry with 252 2-bedroom apartments;
c. Courtland Villas, Behind Alhaji Femi Okunnu Estate, Igbohushu, Lekki with 120 units of 4-bedroom Maisonettes and BQs; and
d. Lekki Apartments, Ikate-Elegushi, Lekki.
31. On January 30, 2020, we handed over apartment keys to 492 beneficiaries of our administration’s maiden rent-to-own housing scheme at the Lateef Kayode Jakande Housing Estate, Igando. It was, indeed, a joyous moment not only for the beneficiaries, but for me as well.
32. More housing schemes will be delivered in the coming months. We are very excited about our housing schemes because not only do they provide homes to people, they also create jobs for multitudes of people who work as artisans, tradesmen and labourers on these projects. This fully ties in with our commitment to resuscitate excellent craftsmanship by making opportunities available for people to be trained and to demonstrate their training.
33. In the area of agriculture and food security, we have done so much, with initiatives such as the Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support Project (APPEALS) which is designed to build the capacities of actors in the Rice, Aquaculture and Poultry Value Chains, enabling them to become large scale producers and processors of rice, fish, eggs, and poultry. When the Imota Rice Mill is completed at the end of this year, it will be a game-changing addition to Nigeria’s ongoing rice revolution.
34. Being the smallest State in Nigeria, we may not have the land potential that other States have, but that will not stop us from maximizing the development of what we have as well as the full development of our great potential as a processing hub with ready access to the largest market in West Africa.
35. We are also strengthening the capacity of our farmers through the Lagos Agripreneurship Programme (LAP), the Sea Food Festival and the Eko City Farmers Food Market. The provision of extension services to farmers is also a priority.
36. The final pillar of our Agenda, is Security and Governance. Our goal is Transformational Security, using Technology. We are revamping our Security Command-and-Control Center, and investing heavily in security cameras and improved data-gathering and processing, to stay permanently ahead of crime and criminality.
37. By this, we are sending a strong message of deterrence to all potential criminals. The Lagos State Security Trust Fund will continue to be the arrowhead of our interventions in security in Lagos State.
38. We are also partnering with neighbouring States, and one important step in this regard is the establishment of the Western Nigeria Security Network (WNSN), which has been codenamed ‘Operation Amotekun’. You will begin to see the full operationalization of the scheme in the coming months.
39. Dear Lagosians, the future, no doubt, looks bright. We are taking sure and steady steps towards the realization of the ‘Greater Lagos’ of our aspirations.
40. While we are not yet where we want to be, it is clear that we are not where we used to be. We must use the successes we have recorded in the last one year, to inspire us to even greater collective effort to make life better for all of us.
41. And as we make progress in our quest for a ‘Greater Lagos’, certainly more challenges lie ahead. Of what essence is life without obstacles? Which leads me to the issue of the COVID-19 pandemic, already described as the most disruptive occurrence of our lifetime.
42. It has been a very challenging period, for all of us: Government, businesses, offices, schools, places of worship, and citizens. Lagos State remains the epicenter of the pandemic in Nigeria. We are still seeing an increase in infection figures, and this trend is likely to continue for a while longer, before we are able to succeed in flattening the curve.
43. Dear Lagosians, against this backdrop, let me stress this fact: that there is no reason to panic or be alarmed. The current situation does not mean that things are out of control. It rather reveals the effectiveness of the new testing, tracing and tracking approaches and strategies we are adopting.
44. One clear testimony to our doggedness in combatting this pandemic is in the over 555 patients we have discharged since the Index case.
45. Your support has been inspiring. I thank you all very much for standing by us.
46. Of course, the war is not yet over. Even when we start to see a decline in the number of new cases we must not be lured into the illusion that the worst is over.
47. Between now, and the months ahead, we need to be very cautious in the way we act and attempt to resume life and business. We cannot afford, at any time over the next few months, to make a mess of all the hard work we have done.
48. Dear Lagosians, as I give gratitude to God for this day, and remain truly grateful to all of you, kindly permit me to thank my darling wife, Ibijoke, my children and extended family for their unflinching support and love.
49. I would also thank our great Party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the opportunity to be their flagbearer, for the foundation of a people-focused manifesto, and the constant support and encouragement.
50. My personal gratitude goes to the dogged National Leader of our great party, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu; our National Chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole; all our Distinguished Senators and Representatives at the National Assembly; as well as the State APC Chairman, Alhaji Babatunde Balogun.
51. My heartfelt gratitude also goes to my brother and co-traveler on the Greater Lagos journey, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat and his lovely wife, Mrs. Oluremi Hamzat. My appreciation also extends to all my colleagues in the State Executive Council.
52. To our Judiciary, led by the Honorable Justice Kazeem Alogba, thank you for being strong partners in progress.
53. I am equally grateful to the Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Mudashiru Obasa and all the esteemed members of the House.
54. I thank all our Local Government Chairmen, Councillors, Party Chairmen at the Local Government, and all the members of our party across the State whose unwavering belief in our ability and commitment has helped keep the party’s flag flying strongly in the State, in the last two decades.
55. Let me also express profound gratitude to the Public Servants who work day and night, often behind the scenes, to translate our lofty vision into practical and visible progress; as well as all our Royal Fathers and all our spiritual leaders, whose wise counsel and prayers have been a steady source of strength.
56. Special thanks also go to the ladies and gentlemen of the Press, you have been extremely supportive in conveying our vision and narratives of a Greater Lagos to the public.
57. May we all live to see and partake in the progress and prosperity of a Greater Lagos.
58. Thank you all for your attention.
God bless Lagos State
God bless Nigeria
Babajide Sanwo-Olu
Governor of Lagos State
June 12, 2020
BEING AN ADDRESS BY MR. BABAJIDE OLUSOLA SANWO-OLU, GOVERNOR OF LAGOS STATE, ON THE COMMEMORATION OF HIS ADMINISTRATION’S FIRST YEAR IN OFFICE, ON FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2020.
Fellow Lagosians,
1. On Saturday, March 9, 2019, you demonstrated great confidence in me and in our great party, the All Progressive Congress, APC, by overwhelmingly electing me as the 15th Governor of our dear State.
2. For me, it remains a humbling privilege to be the leader of a government that you freely and massively elected into office. I remain truly grateful for your trust and confidence.
3. You will recall that in my acceptance speech, I told you, dear Lagosians, that while the victory may bear my name, because it must bear a name, it actually belongs to you.
4. One year on, that view has not changed. This government is and will continue to be for you and about you; about your welfare, and our collective future.
5. Good people of Lagos, in my inauguration address, I promised you a ‘Greater Lagos’. Today, on the first anniversary of that inauguration, it is my pleasure to brief you about the progress we have made in the journey towards a ‘Greater Lagos’, using the THEMES agenda as our vehicle.
6. As you are aware, Traffic Management and Transportation is the first leg of our THEMES Agenda. Considering the pivotal role of transportation as a major driver of socio-economic activities, our goal is to develop a reliable intermodal system of transportation.
7. Consequently, we are investing in waterways and a light rail system as long overdue alternatives to our roads. On February 4th, 2020, we made a giant leap in our resolve to develop an integrated transport system by officially commissioning eight new, state-of-the-art ferries, to kick-start our expansion of the LAGFERRY Service.
8. Since then we have seen a remarkable increase in the number of commuters on our waterways.
9. Similarly, with the successful completion of the elevated sea-crossing track of the Blue Line Mass transit project, at Marina, Lagos, late last year, construction work has begun on the final phase of the scheme. The project is critical to the achievement of our vision for intermodal transport.
10. Dear Lagosians, I am also pleased to inform you that the plan to construct the 4th Mainland Bridge is equally on course. Recently, we shortlisted eight out of the over 30 firms that expressed interest in the project. In the coming weeks and months, you will certainly hear more on this all-important project.
11. We are also working to make our roads better. Several roads have been rehabilitated while others are at various stages of completion. The Oshodi-Abule- Egba BRT Corridor, the Pen Cinema Bridge, the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, the Agric-Ishawo Road and the four junctions’ improvement projects at Allen Avenue, Maryland, Ikotun and Lekki among others would soon all be ready for public use.
12. A major highlight of our intervention in roads was the commissioning of a network of 31 roads at Ojokoro area in December 2019.
13. We are not resting on our oars; more completed projects are slated for commissioning in the coming days. These include: The Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) for our Bus Reform Scheme at Ikeja and Oshodi Bus Terminals; The Oshodi Abule-Egba BRT Corridor; Oyingbo Bus Terminal; Concrete Jetty with Shoreline Protection and Waiting Shelter at Baiyeku, Ikorodu LGA; Fadipe/Salami/Eyiowuawi/Odubanjo Streets in Shomolu LGA; Alhaji Akinwunmi Street in Mushin LGA; and Adagun-Imeke-Iworo-Ajido-Epeme Road in Badagry LGA.
14. I must express my satisfaction with the quality and progress of work on the transport infrastructure projects across the State. I urge the good people of Lagos to remain patient as we work to complete all of them to give you a better motoring and commuting experience.
15. On traffic management, we recruited and inducted 1,017 LASTMA officers to achieve better flow of traffic and reduction in travel time.
16. In order to sustain current momentum in the public transportation sphere, we ask for the cooperation of every resident of the State, especially in obeying Traffic Laws, for our collective good.
17. Fellow Lagosians, without a doubt, in the last 365 days, so much has happened in our State that we must be proud and thankful for.
18. In the area of unhindered access to healthcare – which is the second pillar of our Agenda – we have commissioned two Mother and Child Centers (MCCs) at Eti-Osa and Igando respectively. In the next couple of weeks, the Badagry and Epe MCCs will also be ready for public use.
19. For us, nothing should be spared to give Lagosians quality health care. The compassionate side of our government can best be captured by understanding the life-changing impact of the free medical interventions we have undertaken and continue to undertake to bring succour to ailing residents.
20. In our first 200 days in office, the Lagos State Government, working in collaboration with the BOSKOH Health Mission International and the Benjamin Olowojebutu Foundation, delivered diverse free medical interventions to over 250,000 Lagosians across several locations in the State.
21. Closely linked to Healthcare, for us, is the state of the Environment. This is why we are working hard to ensure a flood-free Lagos. We have carried out extensive dredging and disiliting on many drain channels across the State, and we will continue to do this even as the rainy season intensifies.
22. In the area of Education, our Third Pillar, our investment in revamping and upgrading infrastructure in the sector continues with the following completed projects ready for commissioning: 18 Classroom Blocks at Muslim Junior College, Egbe, 18 Classroom Blocks at Maya Secondary School, Ikorodu, 18 Classroom Blocks at Eva Adelaja Junior Secondary School, Bariga, Block of 20 Classrooms at Bashua Military School Primary School, Shomolu, 13 Classrooms at Saviour Primary School, Ifako-Ijaiye LGA, Block of 20 Classrooms at Ayanleye Memorial Primary School, Ifako-Ijaiye LGA and Block of 6 Classrooms at Ansar Ur Deen, Ibonwon, Epe.
23. Similarly, we have equally made remarkable inroad in the training of teachers for 21st century competence. Through the EKO EXCEL training initiative, 3000 primary school teachers have been trained on how to competently utilize technology in teaching, for better educational outcomes for our children.
24. The results have been amazing. Enrolment rates into our public primary schools have risen, while attendance rates have also improved remarkably. I have visited some of our public schools to see EKO EXCEL at work, and I am happy to report that we are on a transformative journey in public education in Lagos State.
25. Next is Technology. With the current trend in the globe, we are also keen on making Lagos the fortress of digital enterprise, an urban hub of technology-driven creativity, innovation and commerce, which in turn becomes a magnet for domestic and foreign investment.
26. To this end we have set up the Lagos State Science Research and Innovation Council (LASRIC), with start-up funds in excess of $600,000, to drive investment in research and development of tech-focused solutions across the six pillars of our administration’s THEMES agenda.
27. With this structure in place, tech start-ups and young innovators in the State now have the opportunity and available funding to push their entrepreneurial skills to the next level.
28. Dear Lagosians, the Greater Lagos we promise you is a Megacity that is fully and confidently a 21st century economy. This is the thinking that has propelled us to sign a $629 million financing facility aimed at completing the Lekki Deep Seaport project. When that project is completed, Lagos will have one of the most modern and capable Ports not just in Africa but in the world.
29. It will stimulate the local, national and regional economies, and earn a well-deserved place as a container transportation hub in Africa.
30. A 21st century economy is one that is capable of meeting the housing needs of its people. In the area of housing, four major housing projects are now ready for commissioning. They are:
a. LagosHoms, Igbogbo Scheme with 360 home units comprising 120 1-bedroom, 120 2-bedroom and 120 3-bedroom apartments;
b. Lagos State Affordable Public Housing Scheme, Topo, Badagry with 252 2-bedroom apartments;
c. Courtland Villas, Behind Alhaji Femi Okunnu Estate, Igbohushu, Lekki with 120 units of 4-bedroom Maisonettes and BQs; and
d. Lekki Apartments, Ikate-Elegushi, Lekki.
31. On January 30, 2020, we handed over apartment keys to 492 beneficiaries of our administration’s maiden rent-to-own housing scheme at the Lateef Kayode Jakande Housing Estate, Igando. It was, indeed, a joyous moment not only for the beneficiaries, but for me as well.
32. More housing schemes will be delivered in the coming months. We are very excited about our housing schemes because not only do they provide homes to people, they also create jobs for multitudes of people who work as artisans, tradesmen and labourers on these projects. This fully ties in with our commitment to resuscitate excellent craftsmanship by making opportunities available for people to be trained and to demonstrate their training.
33. In the area of agriculture and food security, we have done so much, with initiatives such as the Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support Project (APPEALS) which is designed to build the capacities of actors in the Rice, Aquaculture and Poultry Value Chains, enabling them to become large scale producers and processors of rice, fish, eggs, and poultry. When the Imota Rice Mill is completed at the end of this year, it will be a game-changing addition to Nigeria’s ongoing rice revolution.
34. Being the smallest State in Nigeria, we may not have the land potential that other States have, but that will not stop us from maximizing the development of what we have as well as the full development of our great potential as a processing hub with ready access to the largest market in West Africa.
35. We are also strengthening the capacity of our farmers through the Lagos Agripreneurship Programme (LAP), the Sea Food Festival and the Eko City Farmers Food Market. The provision of extension services to farmers is also a priority.
36. The final pillar of our Agenda, is Security and Governance. Our goal is Transformational Security, using Technology. We are revamping our Security Command-and-Control Center, and investing heavily in security cameras and improved data-gathering and processing, to stay permanently ahead of crime and criminality.
37. By this, we are sending a strong message of deterrence to all potential criminals. The Lagos State Security Trust Fund will continue to be the arrowhead of our interventions in security in Lagos State.
38. We are also partnering with neighbouring States, and one important step in this regard is the establishment of the Western Nigeria Security Network (WNSN), which has been codenamed ‘Operation Amotekun’. You will begin to see the full operationalization of the scheme in the coming months.
39. Dear Lagosians, the future, no doubt, looks bright. We are taking sure and steady steps towards the realization of the ‘Greater Lagos’ of our aspirations.
40. While we are not yet where we want to be, it is clear that we are not where we used to be. We must use the successes we have recorded in the last one year, to inspire us to even greater collective effort to make life better for all of us.
41. And as we make progress in our quest for a ‘Greater Lagos’, certainly more challenges lie ahead. Of what essence is life without obstacles? Which leads me to the issue of the COVID-19 pandemic, already described as the most disruptive occurrence of our lifetime.
42. It has been a very challenging period, for all of us: Government, businesses, offices, schools, places of worship, and citizens. Lagos State remains the epicenter of the pandemic in Nigeria. We are still seeing an increase in infection figures, and this trend is likely to continue for a while longer, before we are able to succeed in flattening the curve.
43. Dear Lagosians, against this backdrop, let me stress this fact: that there is no reason to panic or be alarmed. The current situation does not mean that things are out of control. It rather reveals the effectiveness of the new testing, tracing and tracking approaches and strategies we are adopting.
44. One clear testimony to our doggedness in combatting this pandemic is in the over 555 patients we have discharged since the Index case.
45. Your support has been inspiring. I thank you all very much for standing by us.
46. Of course, the war is not yet over. Even when we start to see a decline in the number of new cases we must not be lured into the illusion that the worst is over.
47. Between now, and the months ahead, we need to be very cautious in the way we act and attempt to resume life and business. We cannot afford, at any time over the next few months, to make a mess of all the hard work we have done.
48. Dear Lagosians, as I give gratitude to God for this day, and remain truly grateful to all of you, kindly permit me to thank my darling wife, Ibijoke, my children and extended family for their unflinching support and love.
49. I would also thank our great Party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the opportunity to be their flagbearer, for the foundation of a people-focused manifesto, and the constant support and encouragement.
50. My personal gratitude goes to the dogged National Leader of our great party, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu; our National Chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole; all our Distinguished Senators and Representatives at the National Assembly; as well as the State APC Chairman, Alhaji Babatunde Balogun.
51. My heartfelt gratitude also goes to my brother and co-traveler on the Greater Lagos journey, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat and his lovely wife, Mrs. Oluremi Hamzat. My appreciation also extends to all my colleagues in the State Executive Council.
52. To our Judiciary, led by the Honorable Justice Kazeem Alogba, thank you for being strong partners in progress.
53. I am equally grateful to the Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Mudashiru Obasa and all the esteemed members of the House.
54. I thank all our Local Government Chairmen, Councillors, Party Chairmen at the Local Government, and all the members of our party across the State whose unwavering belief in our ability and commitment has helped keep the party’s flag flying strongly in the State, in the last two decades.
55. Let me also express profound gratitude to the Public Servants who work day and night, often behind the scenes, to translate our lofty vision into practical and visible progress; as well as all our Royal Fathers and all our spiritual leaders, whose wise counsel and prayers have been a steady source of strength.
56. Special thanks also go to the ladies and gentlemen of the Press, you have been extremely supportive in conveying our vision and narratives of a Greater Lagos to the public.
57. May we all live to see and partake in the progress and prosperity of a Greater Lagos.
58. Thank you all for your attention.
God bless Lagos State
God bless Nigeria
Babajide Sanwo-Olu
Governor of Lagos State
June 12, 2020
Saturday 6 June 2020
Preventing Immortality In Our Children During Lockdown
Dear Parents,
In this era of Corona virus pandemic and online / virtual classrooms. I would like to employ parent to safe guard their phones, laptops, desktops, tablets and whatever devices you allow your children access to.
WHY? This is because in unsupervised hours, our child/ren could be exposed to things which are inappropriate for their age and eyes.
You ask how can I do this? Use porn site blocking apps and or anti virus which has the same functionality. Research has shown that children who are exposed to porn early in life are damaged psychologically and emotionally and it takes only the grace of God to deliver them for this wrong exposure.
Therefore go to your play store and type "Porn blocker" on your search box and select one either Safe surfer, BlockerX, Purity, Fortify to mention a few.
Note that children's minds are curious especially as they are idle in this period and "supposedly studying online"; Parents please don't be caught napping and remember, it is better safe than sorry.
Please share and save our generation.
In this era of Corona virus pandemic and online / virtual classrooms. I would like to employ parent to safe guard their phones, laptops, desktops, tablets and whatever devices you allow your children access to.
WHY? This is because in unsupervised hours, our child/ren could be exposed to things which are inappropriate for their age and eyes.
You ask how can I do this? Use porn site blocking apps and or anti virus which has the same functionality. Research has shown that children who are exposed to porn early in life are damaged psychologically and emotionally and it takes only the grace of God to deliver them for this wrong exposure.
Therefore go to your play store and type "Porn blocker" on your search box and select one either Safe surfer, BlockerX, Purity, Fortify to mention a few.
Note that children's minds are curious especially as they are idle in this period and "supposedly studying online"; Parents please don't be caught napping and remember, it is better safe than sorry.
Please share and save our generation.
Friday 5 June 2020
In A Hundred Years Time
*100 YEARS FROM NOW !!!*
Please don't be angry with these.
100 years from now will be the year 2120. By then, every single reader of this piece will be underground, our bodies having become part of the soil. During that time, our fate in respect to paradise or hell would have been made known to us.
Meanwhile above the soil, our houses that were left behind would have become either homes for others or demolished for better structures. Our clothes would have become destroyed or rags for others and replaced by more recent trends; our cars will be on display as historical artifacts by others or recycled for more advanced technology. But for us, we will be, for the most part, never thought about by anyone again. Think of it, how often do you think about your great grandfather? How often does your great grandmother cross your mind?. You see!
Our presence here on earth today, that presence that we make so much noise about and shed so many tears for, was preceded by countless generations before us and shall be followed by countless generations after us Jesus tarries. Every generation that passes through this world barely finds the time to take a glance at the world, before needing to bid it farewell and handing over the baton, having not fulfilled even a fraction of their ambitions. Our lives are, in reality, far shorter than we imagine.
In 2120, every one of us will realise from within the grave just how worthless this world actually was, and how trivial those dreams were that we centred on.
In 2120, every one of us will be wishing that we had dedicated our lives to great matters of GOD, doing His bid, and devoted ourselves to doing good deeds, particularly those that continue to benefit us after our death.
*In 2120, some reading this piece will be screaming out, but in vain:*
*“Lord return me! Give me another chance, so that I may have another opportunity to live for you ..”*
*The response to this request, however, shall be:*
*“No! and behind them is now a barrier until that Great Day."*
In 2120, many will be in regret, saying:
*“I wish that I had prepared for life after my journey on earth.”*
Let us reappraise ourselves, for surely what happened to those we talk of, heard of and read of will surely happen to us. Let us take advantage of today while it is called *TODAY* . Tomorrow is not yours yet until it comes. Accepting the sacrifice of Jesus and keeping our faith in Him, is the *ONLY* way out. I hereby humbly appeal to everyone who is touched by this massage to use this opportunity to share this important message to your contacts as part of your personal *EVANGELISM* . and live your life on this planet earth wisely, May the Almighty God help us, in Jesus' name.
*WE WILL ALL DIE Someday*
Where will you spend ETERNITY...?
Please don't be angry with these.
100 years from now will be the year 2120. By then, every single reader of this piece will be underground, our bodies having become part of the soil. During that time, our fate in respect to paradise or hell would have been made known to us.
Meanwhile above the soil, our houses that were left behind would have become either homes for others or demolished for better structures. Our clothes would have become destroyed or rags for others and replaced by more recent trends; our cars will be on display as historical artifacts by others or recycled for more advanced technology. But for us, we will be, for the most part, never thought about by anyone again. Think of it, how often do you think about your great grandfather? How often does your great grandmother cross your mind?. You see!
Our presence here on earth today, that presence that we make so much noise about and shed so many tears for, was preceded by countless generations before us and shall be followed by countless generations after us Jesus tarries. Every generation that passes through this world barely finds the time to take a glance at the world, before needing to bid it farewell and handing over the baton, having not fulfilled even a fraction of their ambitions. Our lives are, in reality, far shorter than we imagine.
In 2120, every one of us will realise from within the grave just how worthless this world actually was, and how trivial those dreams were that we centred on.
In 2120, every one of us will be wishing that we had dedicated our lives to great matters of GOD, doing His bid, and devoted ourselves to doing good deeds, particularly those that continue to benefit us after our death.
*In 2120, some reading this piece will be screaming out, but in vain:*
*“Lord return me! Give me another chance, so that I may have another opportunity to live for you ..”*
*The response to this request, however, shall be:*
*“No! and behind them is now a barrier until that Great Day."*
In 2120, many will be in regret, saying:
*“I wish that I had prepared for life after my journey on earth.”*
Let us reappraise ourselves, for surely what happened to those we talk of, heard of and read of will surely happen to us. Let us take advantage of today while it is called *TODAY* . Tomorrow is not yours yet until it comes. Accepting the sacrifice of Jesus and keeping our faith in Him, is the *ONLY* way out. I hereby humbly appeal to everyone who is touched by this massage to use this opportunity to share this important message to your contacts as part of your personal *EVANGELISM* . and live your life on this planet earth wisely, May the Almighty God help us, in Jesus' name.
*WE WILL ALL DIE Someday*
Where will you spend ETERNITY...?
The Three Stages Of Life
*The three phases of every Man's life.*
SEASONS OF LIFE:
1. Morning time of a man: 0 - 25 years
2. Afternoon time of a man: 25 - 50years
3. Evening time of a man: 50 - 80 years.
We can group the period and time of man in life into these three segments.
I need you to know that each of these seasons and period of our lives has its importance and peculiarities.
0 -25 YEARS( MORNING TIME OF A MAN)
This is an essential and critical period of one's life that must not be toyed or joked with. It is what you do at this first stage of your life that determines the success of the next stage. Failure at this stage may negatively affect the second stage and vice versa.
At this stage:
It's essential you go to school here and pick a meaningful career for yourself.
You should have discovered a meaningful purpose for yourself and start working on how to fulfill it. Remember your purpose is your assignment here on Earth.
And it's important we take our time to sit and truly plan and prepare for the task ahead of us.
Note: It's crucial we don't joke with this period of our lives, as it's a major foundation to any great thing we are going to become in life.
The earlier time a man discovers the reasons for his living, the earlier he works diligently to fulfill them.
25 - 50 YEARS (AFTERNOON TIME OF A MAN)
It has been stated by someone that "the life of a man is in phases." This second phase of life is the continuation of the first one. It is the most active part of one's life.
Note: Some of the mistakes we made at the first stage(0 - 25 years) may still be corrected if discovered and solved early.
Diligence, commitment and dedication to life, vision and Purpose are major ingredients for greatness at this stage.
You cannot afford to be a fool here because fool at this stage may be a fool forever.
At this stage:
Purpose would have been developed and fulfilling it Should have begun.
You should have married here with a great, glorious and godly marriage. You will enjoy it if you adequately prepare for it.
One of the critical assignments for you here is parenting. That means raising godly, excellent and amazing children for yourself and the society. Part of what should be your vision in life is to raise such children as you will be appreciated for it later.
Though we (you and I) might not enjoy or have godly, good and enjoy upbringing or parenting from our parents, but let's plan now that our kids will have everything we didn't enjoy.
We must also have begun a meaningful career, creating profitable incomes for ourselves here. The course you studied, the skill acquired and all you have learnt should have been giving you great income here.
Note: You have not at this period gotten to the stage of retirement or complete rest but what you do here determines the rest of the future.
Please note, don't rely on just one source of income here. Our society no longer allows this. Endeavor to have different skills/jobs giving you income.
We must also know and understand that there are some jobs and skills that are no longer relevant to this generation. Learn and develop skills that are both relevant now and later. Even there are some of our courses in the university that later may not be needed again as a result of time and season.
For it to be fully well with us at this stage and time of life, what you do at the first stage matters.
50 - 80 YEARS AND ABOVE ( EVENING TIME OF A MAN)
At the stage we are fully enterying into full rest of life. It is here we need to sit down and cease from all labour and stress of life.
This is a stage dedicated to full harvest of all our commitment, dedication and contribution to work, career, family, society, etc.
Your effort and commitment to your journey and purpose determine what comes to you at this stage.
Here the children you have carefully cared for and trained, the lives you have blessed and those in whose lives you have made significant impacts will start coming to serve you in return.
Remember, what you do not sow, you cannot reap. For you to be able to reap peace, good health and complete fulfilment later, you need to start sowing something meaningful now.
It is possible for you to start planning your life and journey now. Where will you be in the next 10, 20 and 30 years?
Will you still be in charge of your life when you are 50 years and above or someone somewhere will still be your master.
How many lives would you have positively impacted and helped to also Fulfil their own purpose?
Remember, it is the Future you don't actively create that will meet you by surprise. If you are 25 years now, in the next 30 years you should know what age you would be.
So let's sit and plan for better career, marriage, great parenting of our children, finance, intimate relationship with God etc. It's essential you now start planning. Write those visions and mission of your life down and start working on their on achievement
As I conclude, the night is coming when no one will be able to work again. That means this is our time to work and plan. Make good, effective and creative use of your present time now and expect a greater, peaceful and restful future.
SEASONS OF LIFE:
1. Morning time of a man: 0 - 25 years
2. Afternoon time of a man: 25 - 50years
3. Evening time of a man: 50 - 80 years.
We can group the period and time of man in life into these three segments.
I need you to know that each of these seasons and period of our lives has its importance and peculiarities.
0 -25 YEARS( MORNING TIME OF A MAN)
This is an essential and critical period of one's life that must not be toyed or joked with. It is what you do at this first stage of your life that determines the success of the next stage. Failure at this stage may negatively affect the second stage and vice versa.
At this stage:
It's essential you go to school here and pick a meaningful career for yourself.
You should have discovered a meaningful purpose for yourself and start working on how to fulfill it. Remember your purpose is your assignment here on Earth.
And it's important we take our time to sit and truly plan and prepare for the task ahead of us.
Note: It's crucial we don't joke with this period of our lives, as it's a major foundation to any great thing we are going to become in life.
The earlier time a man discovers the reasons for his living, the earlier he works diligently to fulfill them.
25 - 50 YEARS (AFTERNOON TIME OF A MAN)
It has been stated by someone that "the life of a man is in phases." This second phase of life is the continuation of the first one. It is the most active part of one's life.
Note: Some of the mistakes we made at the first stage(0 - 25 years) may still be corrected if discovered and solved early.
Diligence, commitment and dedication to life, vision and Purpose are major ingredients for greatness at this stage.
You cannot afford to be a fool here because fool at this stage may be a fool forever.
At this stage:
Purpose would have been developed and fulfilling it Should have begun.
You should have married here with a great, glorious and godly marriage. You will enjoy it if you adequately prepare for it.
One of the critical assignments for you here is parenting. That means raising godly, excellent and amazing children for yourself and the society. Part of what should be your vision in life is to raise such children as you will be appreciated for it later.
Though we (you and I) might not enjoy or have godly, good and enjoy upbringing or parenting from our parents, but let's plan now that our kids will have everything we didn't enjoy.
We must also have begun a meaningful career, creating profitable incomes for ourselves here. The course you studied, the skill acquired and all you have learnt should have been giving you great income here.
Note: You have not at this period gotten to the stage of retirement or complete rest but what you do here determines the rest of the future.
Please note, don't rely on just one source of income here. Our society no longer allows this. Endeavor to have different skills/jobs giving you income.
We must also know and understand that there are some jobs and skills that are no longer relevant to this generation. Learn and develop skills that are both relevant now and later. Even there are some of our courses in the university that later may not be needed again as a result of time and season.
For it to be fully well with us at this stage and time of life, what you do at the first stage matters.
50 - 80 YEARS AND ABOVE ( EVENING TIME OF A MAN)
At the stage we are fully enterying into full rest of life. It is here we need to sit down and cease from all labour and stress of life.
This is a stage dedicated to full harvest of all our commitment, dedication and contribution to work, career, family, society, etc.
Your effort and commitment to your journey and purpose determine what comes to you at this stage.
Here the children you have carefully cared for and trained, the lives you have blessed and those in whose lives you have made significant impacts will start coming to serve you in return.
Remember, what you do not sow, you cannot reap. For you to be able to reap peace, good health and complete fulfilment later, you need to start sowing something meaningful now.
It is possible for you to start planning your life and journey now. Where will you be in the next 10, 20 and 30 years?
Will you still be in charge of your life when you are 50 years and above or someone somewhere will still be your master.
How many lives would you have positively impacted and helped to also Fulfil their own purpose?
Remember, it is the Future you don't actively create that will meet you by surprise. If you are 25 years now, in the next 30 years you should know what age you would be.
So let's sit and plan for better career, marriage, great parenting of our children, finance, intimate relationship with God etc. It's essential you now start planning. Write those visions and mission of your life down and start working on their on achievement
As I conclude, the night is coming when no one will be able to work again. That means this is our time to work and plan. Make good, effective and creative use of your present time now and expect a greater, peaceful and restful future.
Wednesday 3 June 2020
40 Years Ago
*40 ʏᴇᴀʀs ᴀɢᴏ*,
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*40 ʏᴇᴀʀs ᴀɢᴏ*, ᴇᴠᴇʀʏᴏɴᴇ ᴡᴀɴᴛᴇᴅ ᴛᴏ ʜᴀᴠᴇ ᴄʜɪʟᴅʀᴇɴ. ᴛᴏᴅᴀʏ ᴍᴀɴʏ ᴘᴇᴏᴘʟᴇ ᴀʀᴇ ᴀғʀᴀɪᴅ ᴏғ ʜᴀᴠɪɴɢ ᴄʜɪʟᴅʀᴇɴ.
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*40 ʏᴇᴀʀs ᴀɢᴏ*, ᴄʜɪʟᴅʀᴇɴ ʀᴇsᴘᴇᴄᴛᴇᴅ ᴛʜᴇɪʀ ᴘᴀʀᴇɴᴛs. ɴᴏᴡ ᴘᴀʀᴇɴᴛs ʜᴀᴠᴇ ᴛᴏ ʀᴇsᴘᴇᴄᴛ ᴛʜᴇɪʀ ᴄʜɪʟᴅʀᴇɴ.
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*40 ʏᴇᴀʀs ᴀɢᴏ*, ᴍᴀʀʀɪᴀɢᴇ ᴡᴀs ᴇᴀsʏ ʙᴜᴛ ᴅɪᴠᴏʀᴄᴇ ᴡᴀs ᴅɪғғɪᴄᴜʟᴛ. ɴᴏᴡᴀᴅᴀʏs ɪᴛ ɪs ᴅɪғғɪᴄᴜʟᴛ ᴛᴏ ɢᴇᴛ ᴍᴀʀʀɪᴇᴅ ʙᴜᴛ ᴅɪᴠᴏʀᴄᴇ ɪs sᴏ ᴇᴀsʏ.
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*40 ʏᴇᴀʀs ᴀɢᴏ*, ᴡᴇ ɢᴏᴛ ᴛᴏ ᴋɴᴏᴡ ᴀʟʟ ᴛʜᴇ ɴᴇɪɢʜʙᴏʀs. ɴᴏᴡ ᴡᴇ ᴀʀᴇ sᴛʀᴀɴɢᴇʀs ᴛᴏ ᴏᴜʀ ɴᴇɪɢʜʙᴏʀs.
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*40 ʏᴇᴀʀs ᴀɢᴏ*, ᴠɪʟʟᴀɢᴇʀs ᴡᴇʀᴇ ғʟᴏᴄᴋɪɴɢ ᴛᴏ ᴛʜᴇ ᴄɪᴛʏ ᴛᴏ ғɪɴᴅ ᴊᴏʙs. ɴᴏᴡ ᴛʜᴇ ᴛᴏᴡɴ ᴘᴇᴏᴘʟᴇ ᴀʀᴇ ғʟᴇᴇɪɴɢ ғʀᴏᴍ ᴛʜᴇ CITY ᴛᴏ ғɪɴᴅ ᴘᴇᴀᴄᴇ.
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*40 ʏᴇᴀʀs ᴀɢᴏ*, ᴇᴠᴇʀʏᴏɴᴇ ᴡᴀɴᴛᴇᴅ ᴛᴏ ʙᴇ ғᴀᴛ ᴛᴏ ʟᴏᴏᴋ ʜᴀᴘᴘʏ ... ɴᴏᴡᴀᴅᴀʏs ᴇᴠᴇʀʏᴏɴᴇ ᴅɪᴇᴛs ᴛᴏ ʟᴏᴏᴋ ʜᴇᴀʟᴛʜʏ.
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*40 ʏᴇᴀʀs ᴀɢᴏ*, ʀɪᴄʜ ᴘᴇᴏᴘʟᴇ ᴘʀᴇᴛᴇɴᴅᴇᴅ ᴛᴏ ʙᴇ ᴘᴏᴏʀ. ɴᴏᴡ ᴛʜᴇ ᴘᴏᴏʀ ᴀʀᴇ ᴘʀᴇᴛᴇɴᴅɪɴɢ ᴛᴏ ʙᴇ ʀɪᴄʜ.
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*40 ʏᴇᴀʀs ᴀɢᴏ*, ᴏɴʟʏ ᴏɴᴇ ᴘᴇʀsᴏɴ ᴡᴏʀᴋᴇᴅ ᴛᴏ sᴜᴘᴘᴏʀᴛ ᴛʜᴇ ᴡʜᴏʟᴇ ғᴀᴍɪʟʏ. ɴᴏᴡ ᴀʟʟ ʜᴀᴠᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴡᴏʀᴋ ᴛᴏ sᴜᴘᴘᴏʀᴛ ᴏɴᴇ ᴄʜɪʟᴅ.
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*40 ʏᴇᴀʀs ᴀɢᴏ*, ᴘᴇᴏᴘʟᴇ ʟᴏᴠᴇᴅ ᴛᴏ sᴛᴜᴅʏ ᴀɴᴅ ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʙᴏᴏᴋs ... ɴᴏᴡ ᴘᴇᴏᴘʟᴇ ʟᴏᴠᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ғᴀᴄᴇʙᴏᴏᴋ ᴀɴᴅ ʀᴇᴀᴅ ᴛʜᴇɪʀ ᴡʜᴀᴛsᴀᴘᴘ ᴍᴇssᴀɢᴇs.
*40 YEARS WAS 1980, HOW OLD ARE YOU AND REFLECT ON ALL THE ABOVE REALISTIC FACTS*
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*40 ʏᴇᴀʀs ᴀɢᴏ*, ᴇᴠᴇʀʏᴏɴᴇ ᴡᴀɴᴛᴇᴅ ᴛᴏ ʜᴀᴠᴇ ᴄʜɪʟᴅʀᴇɴ. ᴛᴏᴅᴀʏ ᴍᴀɴʏ ᴘᴇᴏᴘʟᴇ ᴀʀᴇ ᴀғʀᴀɪᴅ ᴏғ ʜᴀᴠɪɴɢ ᴄʜɪʟᴅʀᴇɴ.
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*40 ʏᴇᴀʀs ᴀɢᴏ*, ᴄʜɪʟᴅʀᴇɴ ʀᴇsᴘᴇᴄᴛᴇᴅ ᴛʜᴇɪʀ ᴘᴀʀᴇɴᴛs. ɴᴏᴡ ᴘᴀʀᴇɴᴛs ʜᴀᴠᴇ ᴛᴏ ʀᴇsᴘᴇᴄᴛ ᴛʜᴇɪʀ ᴄʜɪʟᴅʀᴇɴ.
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*40 ʏᴇᴀʀs ᴀɢᴏ*, ᴍᴀʀʀɪᴀɢᴇ ᴡᴀs ᴇᴀsʏ ʙᴜᴛ ᴅɪᴠᴏʀᴄᴇ ᴡᴀs ᴅɪғғɪᴄᴜʟᴛ. ɴᴏᴡᴀᴅᴀʏs ɪᴛ ɪs ᴅɪғғɪᴄᴜʟᴛ ᴛᴏ ɢᴇᴛ ᴍᴀʀʀɪᴇᴅ ʙᴜᴛ ᴅɪᴠᴏʀᴄᴇ ɪs sᴏ ᴇᴀsʏ.
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*40 ʏᴇᴀʀs ᴀɢᴏ*, ᴡᴇ ɢᴏᴛ ᴛᴏ ᴋɴᴏᴡ ᴀʟʟ ᴛʜᴇ ɴᴇɪɢʜʙᴏʀs. ɴᴏᴡ ᴡᴇ ᴀʀᴇ sᴛʀᴀɴɢᴇʀs ᴛᴏ ᴏᴜʀ ɴᴇɪɢʜʙᴏʀs.
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*40 ʏᴇᴀʀs ᴀɢᴏ*, ᴠɪʟʟᴀɢᴇʀs ᴡᴇʀᴇ ғʟᴏᴄᴋɪɴɢ ᴛᴏ ᴛʜᴇ ᴄɪᴛʏ ᴛᴏ ғɪɴᴅ ᴊᴏʙs. ɴᴏᴡ ᴛʜᴇ ᴛᴏᴡɴ ᴘᴇᴏᴘʟᴇ ᴀʀᴇ ғʟᴇᴇɪɴɢ ғʀᴏᴍ ᴛʜᴇ CITY ᴛᴏ ғɪɴᴅ ᴘᴇᴀᴄᴇ.
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*40 ʏᴇᴀʀs ᴀɢᴏ*, ᴇᴠᴇʀʏᴏɴᴇ ᴡᴀɴᴛᴇᴅ ᴛᴏ ʙᴇ ғᴀᴛ ᴛᴏ ʟᴏᴏᴋ ʜᴀᴘᴘʏ ... ɴᴏᴡᴀᴅᴀʏs ᴇᴠᴇʀʏᴏɴᴇ ᴅɪᴇᴛs ᴛᴏ ʟᴏᴏᴋ ʜᴇᴀʟᴛʜʏ.
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*40 ʏᴇᴀʀs ᴀɢᴏ*, ʀɪᴄʜ ᴘᴇᴏᴘʟᴇ ᴘʀᴇᴛᴇɴᴅᴇᴅ ᴛᴏ ʙᴇ ᴘᴏᴏʀ. ɴᴏᴡ ᴛʜᴇ ᴘᴏᴏʀ ᴀʀᴇ ᴘʀᴇᴛᴇɴᴅɪɴɢ ᴛᴏ ʙᴇ ʀɪᴄʜ.
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*40 ʏᴇᴀʀs ᴀɢᴏ*, ᴏɴʟʏ ᴏɴᴇ ᴘᴇʀsᴏɴ ᴡᴏʀᴋᴇᴅ ᴛᴏ sᴜᴘᴘᴏʀᴛ ᴛʜᴇ ᴡʜᴏʟᴇ ғᴀᴍɪʟʏ. ɴᴏᴡ ᴀʟʟ ʜᴀᴠᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴡᴏʀᴋ ᴛᴏ sᴜᴘᴘᴏʀᴛ ᴏɴᴇ ᴄʜɪʟᴅ.
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*40 ʏᴇᴀʀs ᴀɢᴏ*, ᴘᴇᴏᴘʟᴇ ʟᴏᴠᴇᴅ ᴛᴏ sᴛᴜᴅʏ ᴀɴᴅ ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʙᴏᴏᴋs ... ɴᴏᴡ ᴘᴇᴏᴘʟᴇ ʟᴏᴠᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ғᴀᴄᴇʙᴏᴏᴋ ᴀɴᴅ ʀᴇᴀᴅ ᴛʜᴇɪʀ ᴡʜᴀᴛsᴀᴘᴘ ᴍᴇssᴀɢᴇs.
*40 YEARS WAS 1980, HOW OLD ARE YOU AND REFLECT ON ALL THE ABOVE REALISTIC FACTS*
Tuesday 2 June 2020
SUMMARY OF PRESIDENT BUHARI ADDRESS
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SUMMARY OF THE PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS:
1. Religious services commence effective Friday, 5th June, with mandatory use of nose masks and with congregations not exceeding 100.
2. Monday 15th June, final year students of JHS, SHS and university will resume school.
3. Fumigation of all schools across the country before reopening.
3. Private burial of a maximum of 100 persons can proceed.
4. Wedding, and other social gatherings can now be done with not more than 100 people.
5. Other social gatherings such as sporting activities, political rallies, crusade and funeral are still prohibited.
6. Our borders are still closed till further notice.
7. Enhance personal hygiene and social distancing protocols.
8. All offices are to open for normal working hours from 8am to 5pm except govt offices that opens only for people from Grade 14 upwards
9. Domestic air flight operations to resume by 21st June.
10. All Banks to commence full operations from 8am to 5pm
11. Inter state movement remains restricted except for goods and special services.
12. All schools remain closed but plans underway for those to write exit exams
13. Restaurants are still closed for sit in customers . They are only to operate on take away.
14. National curfew now from 10pm- 4am
SUMMARY OF THE PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS:
1. Religious services commence effective Friday, 5th June, with mandatory use of nose masks and with congregations not exceeding 100.
2. Monday 15th June, final year students of JHS, SHS and university will resume school.
3. Fumigation of all schools across the country before reopening.
3. Private burial of a maximum of 100 persons can proceed.
4. Wedding, and other social gatherings can now be done with not more than 100 people.
5. Other social gatherings such as sporting activities, political rallies, crusade and funeral are still prohibited.
6. Our borders are still closed till further notice.
7. Enhance personal hygiene and social distancing protocols.
8. All offices are to open for normal working hours from 8am to 5pm except govt offices that opens only for people from Grade 14 upwards
9. Domestic air flight operations to resume by 21st June.
10. All Banks to commence full operations from 8am to 5pm
11. Inter state movement remains restricted except for goods and special services.
12. All schools remain closed but plans underway for those to write exit exams
13. Restaurants are still closed for sit in customers . They are only to operate on take away.
14. National curfew now from 10pm- 4am
LOTS OF WORK TO DO ON YOURSELF
*LOT OF WORK TO DO*
One day one person climbed up a mountain where a hermit woman was meditating.
She had taken refuge and was asked:
- “What are you doing here alone in such a solitude place?”
To which she replied:
- “I have lots of work !”
- “And how can you have so much work?
I don't see anything around you here...?”
- “I have to train two hawks and two eagles, assure two rabbits, discipline one snake, motivate a donkey and tame a lion.....”
- “And, where have they gone that I don't see them?”
- “I have them all inside here within me...!!
✓ The hawks stare on everything that is presented to me, good or bad, I have to work on them to see only good things. *They are my eyes*.
✓ The two eagles with their claws hurt and destroy, I have to train them not to hurt. *They are my hands*.
✓ Rabbits want to go where they want, at the same time they do not want to face difficult situations, I have to teach them to be calm even if there is suffering or stumbling. *They are my feet*.
✓ The donkey is always tired, stubborn and does not want to carry the load each time I walk. *That is my body*!
✓ The most difficult to tame is the "snake." Although it is locked in a strong cage with 32 bars, it is always ready to sting, bite and poison anyone nearby. I have to discipline it... *that's my tongue*.
✓ I also have one Lion. Oh ... how proud, vain, he thinks that "he is the king." I have to tame him. *And that's my ego*.
So you see, my friend, I have lots of work..... “
Think & Reflect !
We all may have the same — Lots to work on ourselves !
*So, Stop Criticising, Evaluating and Judging others ; Let’s First work on ourselves* !!
*Let's adopt this in our daily and spiritual pursuit.*
One day one person climbed up a mountain where a hermit woman was meditating.
She had taken refuge and was asked:
- “What are you doing here alone in such a solitude place?”
To which she replied:
- “I have lots of work !”
- “And how can you have so much work?
I don't see anything around you here...?”
- “I have to train two hawks and two eagles, assure two rabbits, discipline one snake, motivate a donkey and tame a lion.....”
- “And, where have they gone that I don't see them?”
- “I have them all inside here within me...!!
✓ The hawks stare on everything that is presented to me, good or bad, I have to work on them to see only good things. *They are my eyes*.
✓ The two eagles with their claws hurt and destroy, I have to train them not to hurt. *They are my hands*.
✓ Rabbits want to go where they want, at the same time they do not want to face difficult situations, I have to teach them to be calm even if there is suffering or stumbling. *They are my feet*.
✓ The donkey is always tired, stubborn and does not want to carry the load each time I walk. *That is my body*!
✓ The most difficult to tame is the "snake." Although it is locked in a strong cage with 32 bars, it is always ready to sting, bite and poison anyone nearby. I have to discipline it... *that's my tongue*.
✓ I also have one Lion. Oh ... how proud, vain, he thinks that "he is the king." I have to tame him. *And that's my ego*.
So you see, my friend, I have lots of work..... “
Think & Reflect !
We all may have the same — Lots to work on ourselves !
*So, Stop Criticising, Evaluating and Judging others ; Let’s First work on ourselves* !!
*Let's adopt this in our daily and spiritual pursuit.*
Monday 1 June 2020
Concorde New Prices For Multimedia
From today 1st June, the price of DStv are
COMPACT. N18100
COMPACT PLUS
22,150
PREMIUM
___ 27,550
SWAP DSTV
_ 8,200
All available in CONCORDE NIGERIA OFFICE 7 SHOLOHAN IJESHA SURULERE OR 18B TAIWO SOREMEKUN AGO +2348033217779 OR ONLINE IN YOUR VENUE
EXPLORA
COMPACT
_ 55,550
COMPACT PLUS
59,600
PREMIUM
_. 65,000
EXPLORA ALONE
___ 41,000
COMPACT. N18100
COMPACT PLUS
22,150
PREMIUM
___ 27,550
SWAP DSTV
_ 8,200
All available in CONCORDE NIGERIA OFFICE 7 SHOLOHAN IJESHA SURULERE OR 18B TAIWO SOREMEKUN AGO +2348033217779 OR ONLINE IN YOUR VENUE
EXPLORA
COMPACT
_ 55,550
COMPACT PLUS
59,600
PREMIUM
_. 65,000
EXPLORA ALONE
___ 41,000
Restrictions Lifted Slightly In Nigeria
BREAKING: Effective from tomorrow:
1. Nationwide curfew remains in place, timing now 10pm—4am.
2. Full opening of financial sector - normal working hours
3. Restricted opening of places of worship, (regular church & mosque services ONLY), to be based on State Govt protocols.
4. Interstate travel remains prohibited except for goods &essential travel
5. Gathering of >20 persons remains prohibited;outside of workplaces + religious services
6. Aviation Industry requested to start developing protocols for domestic flights to possibly resume from June 21
Hotels may reopen
Restaurants outside of hotels must remain closed for eat-in—TAKEOUT ONLY
Bars, gyms, cinemas, nightclubs, parks closed until further evaluation
All schools to remain closed until further evaluation
Offices maintain 2m physical distancing + 75% max capacity
PTFCOVID
1. Nationwide curfew remains in place, timing now 10pm—4am.
2. Full opening of financial sector - normal working hours
3. Restricted opening of places of worship, (regular church & mosque services ONLY), to be based on State Govt protocols.
4. Interstate travel remains prohibited except for goods &essential travel
5. Gathering of >20 persons remains prohibited;outside of workplaces + religious services
6. Aviation Industry requested to start developing protocols for domestic flights to possibly resume from June 21
Hotels may reopen
Restaurants outside of hotels must remain closed for eat-in—TAKEOUT ONLY
Bars, gyms, cinemas, nightclubs, parks closed until further evaluation
All schools to remain closed until further evaluation
Offices maintain 2m physical distancing + 75% max capacity
PTFCOVID
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