Lekki Free Trade Zone MD Killed In Land Fracas In Lagos

Tajuden Disu

The Managing Director of the Lekki Free Zone Ltd, Mr. Tajudeen Disu is among persons killed as Ibeju-Lekki villagers and mobile police officers clashed in  Okunraiye community near Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, this morning.

The villagers said they were on a peaceful protest against "forceful takeover" of their land by the Lagos state government on behalf of Africa’s richest industrialist, Aliko  Dangote and the Lekki Free Zone Ltd when policemen  attacked them reportedly killing two of the protesters instantly. 

The villagers said the killing resulted in a crisis.

A local chief in the area told Saharareporters that the Lekki Free Zone Ltd called in anti-riot policemen of "Mopol 49" to kill the protesters because they had insisted too long ago against forceful acquisition of the community land by the Lekki Free Zone Ltd for the construction of a large petrochemical  refinery owned by Mr. Dangote. The chief said the Mopol were led and supervised to the protest scene by Managing Director of the Lekki Free Zone Ltd, Mr. Disu. 

Governor Ambode to render Quarterly Account of Stewardship

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos state has promised to hold quarterly town hall meetings in the state where he will give account of his stewardship to residents of the state. Akinwunmi made the promise in a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Habib Aruna.

“The maiden edition of our quarterly report will be rendered in the first week of October and will continue in that tradition every three months. At the end of each quarter, our government will report to the people of the state on the journey so far and the task ahead. We are committed to making the various public institutions work for the benefit of the people of the state.

Governor Ambode appoints 19 new permanent secretaries

Press statement from Lagos state government

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has approved the appointment of 19 new Permanent Secretaries in the State Public Service. In a statement issued on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Habib Aruna, the appointments are in line with the Governor’s drive to restructure the civil service for efficient performance and service delivery. The development is also coming on the heels of the streamlining of some existing Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) aimed at ensuring greater efficiency. 

The new Permanent Secretaries, the statement said, have been deployed across board in the new structure of the civil service.

Lagos state government alerts residents on new tactics by robbers

The Lagos State Government yesterday alerted residents of the state on new tactics armed robbers have devised to rob. In a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Habib Aruna, the state government said robbers now render their prospective victims unconscious through rubbing a perfumed handkerchief on their faces before robbing them. The statement added that the robbers usually target unsuspecting victims either in a lonely commuter bus, taxi or a quiet corner.

The statement listed the Igando axis in Alimosho LGA as one of the areas where this is common

“It is not yet known how harmful the drug being used on the handkerchief is. While that is being checked out, it may be necessary to alert members of the public on this new dimension”, the statement said.

2nd Lekki-Epe Expressway Declares Toll-Free By Gov. Ambode

Lagos state governor Akinwunmi Ambode says residents of the state who live in the Lekki axis will no longer pay tolls at the second toll point on the Lekki- Epe Expressway. The governor made this remark at an interactive session with journalists at the Banquet Hall of the Lagos House, Ikeja.

The governor, in the statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Habib Aruna, said his concern was ensuring the completion of the road.

He said,

CHANGE!!! Gov Ambode Visits Lagos Traffic Flashpoints, Vows To Expand Roads, Build More Traffic Lights

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday, visited some of the major traffic flashpoints in the city, stating that his administration will provide solutions to traffic problems.

Ambode made this known after approving the construction of a pedestrian bridge at Ojodu Berger Bus Stop.

Spoke at Dopemu in Agbado Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area, after the inspection, Ambode said he decided to carry out the personal assessment to get a first hand experience of what the situation is.

“We’ve been to 3rd Mainland, Oworonshoki, Ketu, Abule-Egba, Alimosho and Mile 12.