FULL LIST AND PHOTOS OF NEW LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATORS FOR LAGOS STATE!

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (7th left), Deputy Governor, Dr. (Mrs.) Oluranti Adebule (6th left); Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tunji Bello (7th right), in a group photograph with the newly appointed Sole Administrators of 20 Local Governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas in the State during the swearing-in, at the Lagos House, Ikeja

Following the dissolution of the caretaker community in the 57 Local councils in Lagos state, the active Lagos State Governor,  Akinwunmi Amobode, last Saturday Approved the appointment of new sole administrators expected to oversee the 20 Local Governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas in the State.

The new administrators who have since been sworn in by Monday, June 13, 2016, at the Banquet Hall, Lagos House, Ikeja, are expected to resume duties immediately, and also ensure  smooth administrations in tune with the progressive ambition of the State government.

Those sworn-in are: Ayeni A. Babatunde; Adebayo Taoheed; Adekunle Julius; Samuel Ojo; Jacob Kent; Mrs. Bashorun Bolanle A.; Gbenga Abiola; Olumide Olayomi; Mrs. Yeyintola D. Agaba; Isa Abiola Jubril; Yusuf Temitope; Alh. Musa Nasir A.; Ogunleye Gbolahon; Babatunde Adetunji; Olu Ogunniyi; Sola Akande; Alh. Wasiu Sanni; Abiola Kolawole Esrom; Muyiwa Okesanya and Shukura Okeowo.

Others are: William Lawanson; Label Raji; Ibrahim Adigun; Mrs. Samiat O. Raji; Segun Anifowoshe; Sherif Balogun; Ilelaboye Rasaq;  Mrs. Stella Kokumo; Yinka Kazeem; Quadri Ganiu; Princess Abiodun Elegushi; Mrs. Doyin Y. Salami; Ms Soikoya Abimbola; Bolaji Adele Solomon; Mrs. Animawun Adejumoke; Shefiu O. Osinnuga; Adefuye Bayo; Biodun Agbaje; Genesis N. Williams; Engr. Biodun Taiwo; Okinurudeen Bamidele; Gokef Ona Olawale; Abdul Adewale; Femi John; Sanya Oshijo; Ipaye N. Adeleke; Hon. Tunde Alao; Are B. Abiola; Samson Akerele Oloyede; James Agboola; Princess Aderemi Adebowale; Rotimi Ogunwuyi; Olufemi Okedeyi; Rojaiye A. Olayemi; Surakat O. Idogun; Emmanuel Aguda and Habib Aileru.

Prince Ehenenden Erediauwa. The new Oba of Benin.

Following the announcement of the passing away of His Royal Majesty Omo n'Oba n'Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Erediauwa I, the great Oba of Benin kingdom, on April 29, 2016, the crown prince to the throne, Prince Ehenenden Erediauwa, was already regarded by many as the new king of the Benin Kingdom.  It was therefore a welcome development when the state government acknowledge it officially in a letter dated May 24, 2016 and signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Julius Ihonvbere.  The Letter confirming the amiable prince was verbally retracted by the state government 24 hours after it was issued following the advice of the Kingdom’s traditional council because, according to traditions, the death rites of the late Oba must be completed before the new Oba is officially announced. At the time of this report, a source told LEKKI PEOPLE magazine that the traditional council will definitely announce the burial rites of the late Oba before may 28, and these traditional rites will last for 15 days, after which Prince Ehenenden can officially ascend the ancient throne of his fore fathers.

 The Prince, who is not a stranger to public service, was born in 1953. He was a former Nigerian Ambassador to Norway and has also served as Nigerian Ambassador to Angola. He has a B.A. in economics and sociology from the University of Wales. He is a member of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs. Prince Ehenenden Erediauwa has being a big player in the Nigeria social and economic circle since 1987. Also has held leading positions within the Nigerian business community, especially the oil and gas industries.

THE 4TH MAINLAND BRIDGE. 4 VIEWS YOU WILL LOVE

The 4^th Mainland bridge will have a Four-lane dual carriageway with each comprising three lanes and two meters hard shoulder on each side. 

The proposed alignment of the Bridge will pass through Lekki, Langbasa and Baiyeiku towns along the shoreline of the Lagos Lagoon estuaries, further running through Igbogbo River Basin and crossing the Lagos Lagoon estuaries to Itamaga Area in Ikorodu.

Five facts you you must know about the new 4th Mainland bridge.

The Lagos state governor Akinwunmi Ambode recently threw the State into jubilation, on 26^th of May 2016, when he finally sealed the agreement for the construction of the Lagos 4^th Mainland Bridge. While the jubilation continues, LEKKI PEOPLE magazine brings you 5 facts you must know!

(1)  The bridge will cost N844BN, funded solely by Private partnership. The federal government is not investing financial commitments.

(2)  It will be 38km long, making it the longest of its kind anywhere in the world.

(3)  The bridge will make and open up gigantic economic opportunities in many local environs.

(4)  The bridge will be complte in 3 years time.

(5)  The bridge will be handed over to the state government after 40 years.

AMBODE SIGNS MOU FOR HISTORIC 4^TH MAILNLAND BRIDGE... see exclusive list of the Funders!

Gov Akinwunmi Ambode 

On the 25^th of May 2016, the ambitious government of Lagos State signed a memorandum of understanding with a group of investors, for the construction of a record breaking 4^th mainland bridge in the city of Lagos. The bridge will be 38 kilometers long and it will consume N844bn, fully funded by private investors and the                                                                                                            Lagos State government.

LEKKI PEOPLE magazine understands that the consortium which agreed to fund and construct the bridge at N844 billion comprise Visible Asset Limited, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, Hi-tech Construction Limited, J.P. Morgan, Eldorado Nigeria Limited, Nigerian Westminster Dredging and Marine, Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and Access Bank.

The signatories include the Chief Investment Officer, Africa Finance Corporation, Mr. Andrew Alli; Group Managing Director OF Access Bank, Mr. Herbert Wigwe and Executive Chairman, Visible Assets Limited, Mr. Idowu Iluyomade, Senior Country Officer, J.P. Morgan Nigeria, Mr. Tosin Adewuyi and Consultant, Advanced Engineering Consultants, Mr. Ger Horgan.

The 4^th Mainland bridge will be constructed under a build, operate and transfer (BOT) concession and the state’s public-private partnership programme for a period of 40 years.

The bridge will have a Four-lane dual carriageway with each comprising three lanes and two meters hard shoulder on each side. The proposed alignment of the Bridge will pass through Lekki, Langbasa and Baiyeiku towns along the shoreline of the Lagos Lagoon estuaries, further running through Igbogbo River Basin and crossing the Lagos Lagoon estuaries to Itamaga Area in Ikorodu. 

While vehicle traffic flows on the bridge's upper deck ( which include lane for BRT buses), the lower deck facilitates the inevitable hustle and bustle of Lagos in a more conducive environment. Markets, kiosks, shops, bars, and restaurants will generate a new area of pedestrian convergence, fostering economic growth, social life, culture and interaction. The lower deck of the bridge will  also accommodate a light rail system, providing a secondary means of transportation on the pedestrian level.

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Prince Ehenenden Erediauwa appointed new Oba of Benin!

Governor, Adams Oshiomole of Edo State has given the state government’s approval for the enthronement of Prince Eheneden Erediauwa, as the new Oba of Benin., following the demise of the former king,  His Royal Majesty Omo n'Oba n'Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Erediauwa I.

Adams Osiomole, Edo state gove, and the new Oba of Benin Ehenenden Erediauwa 

In the statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, the approval was contained in a letter dated May 24, 2016, and signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Julius Ihonvbere.

The section of the letter titled, “Appointment of His Royal Highness, Edaiken N’Uselu, Crown Prince Eheneden Erediauwa, as the Oba of Benin”, reads, “It is hereby notified for general information that in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 19 (1) of the Traditional Rulers and Chiefs Law, 1979 (as amended) and by virtue of all other laws enabling it in that behalf, the Executive Council of the Edo State Government of Nigeria has approved the appointment of His Royal Highness Edaiken N’Uselu, Crown Prince Eheneden Erediauwa as the Oba of Benin, with effect from April 29, 2016.”‎