Lagos State Schools To Reopen On September 12!

Public and Private Schools in Lagos State have been directed to reopen from September 12st. 

Cinemas, Gyms, to reopen.

Nursery and Day Care Classes to remain closed.

The State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, during a recent brief, ordered 'Mass Integrity Tests to be carried out on School Structures'.

Lagos To The World 2!

The coastal city of Lagos-Nigeria, has much to offer it's tourists, from: Resorts, Hotels, Beaches, Museums, Cites, etc. Thanks to its strategic location, and the fact that it is one of the first Nigerian cities to experience western civilization. 

Even more, the city was, for many years, the seat of Nigeria's Federal Power (before it was moved to Abuja), and currently, an undisputed commercial hub for West African States. This short video brings you a bit of high-brow Ikoyi-Victoria Island Link-Bridge, a bit of Ozumba Mbadiwe street, and inwards the Toll-Gate at Oniru area. I hope these videos(expect subsequent short videos) get you thinking of making Lagos your next travel destination. 

 

 

 

Photos below of: Alfred Rewane road, Ikoyi, Lagos-Nigeria.

 

 

 

 

 

Link to Initial Publication of: Lagos to the World: https://draft.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/3074729017855291118/4661799367059143522

 

Lagos To The World!

The coastal city of Lagos-Nigeria, has much to offer it's tourists, from: Resorts, Hotels, Beaches, Museums, Cites, etc. Thanks to its strategic location, and the fact that it is one of the first Nigerian cities to experience western civilization. 

Even more, the city was, for many years, the seat of Nigeria's Federal Power (before it was moved to Abuja), and currently, an undisputed commercial hub for West African States. This short video brings you a bit of high-brow Ikoyi-Victoria Island Link-Bridge, a bit of Ozumba Mbadiwe street, and inwards the Toll-Gate at Oniru area. I hope these videos(expect subsequent short videos) get you thinking of making Lagos your next travel destination. 

 

 

In addition, the pictures below is from Adetokumbo Ademola street, Victoria Island, Lagos - Nigeria.  

 

Enjoy the view!

 

 

 

 Follow Link below to previous Post:

 https://rovinginformant.blogspot.com/2020/09/lagos-to-world-2.html

FRSC Terminates 10 Appointments, Sacks 8 Officers....!

Following a recent Board meeting, which was focused on complying with President Muhammadu Buhari's Anti-Corruption Policy, Nigeria's Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), has dismissed eight of it's officers, terminates the appointments of ten officers and punishes ten other officers. 

 

                             

It was gathered that a number of officers received several degree of punishments for misconduct; while many officers were commended and appreciated for disciplined and exemplary conducts. 

A statement from the Commission read:...Since the inception of the leadership of Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, as the Corps Marshal, the Federal Road Safety Corps has ensured the entrenchment of discipline among its personnel with continuous clamp down on corrupt elements..."..

 

 

Aisha Buhari Apeals To Health Care Workers To Boost The Sector!

On her safe return from medical treatment abroad, and after a plane crash scare, Nigeria's First Lady, Aisha Buhari, urges Health Care Workers in the country to take advantage of the Federal Government's N100 Billion Credit Support, and boost the sector.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) earlier in the year (2020), provided guidelines for the operation of a NGN 100 Billion Credit Support.

According to theFirst Lady, this move, if leveraged on, would help in building and expanding the capacity of the health sector and reduce frequent medical trips and tourism abroad. 

Magu, Pastor Omale And EFCC : Bank Mistakenly Posts N573 Million To Church's Account!

Following allegations of money laundering against the suspended acting Chairman  of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), of using the Founder of the Divine Hand of God Prophetic Ministry, Garki-Abuja, to launder money outside the country, the Managing Director of First City Monument Bank (FCMB), Adam Nuru, said the bank just discovered that N573 million was mistakenly posted into the church account of Pastor Emmanuel Omale.

 

 

 

It would be recalled that the Presidential Probe Panel indicted the acting EFCC's Boss, in it's report on how the suspended Chairman laundered money abroad, using a Pastor. The Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) discovered this crime, via an investigative reports, where Pastor Omale's name was mentioned.

 The report revealed huge movement of funds to the tune of:  N573,228,040.41.

 

Lagos State Lifts Lock-Down Order On Places Of Worship!

Following a 'second-week' decline in the record of Lagos State Covid-19 confirmed cases, the State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, recently directed the reopening of Worship Centers, Secondary Schools For SS3 and TECIII.

During the briefing which held at the State House, Marina- Lagos, on Saturday, 1st August, 2020; and which also marked the 17th briefing on COVID-19 response, the Governor directed the re-opening of places of worship across the State, starting from August 7 for Mosques and August 9 for Churches. However, Only regular services or religious gatherings are permitted. Night Vigils and other non-regular events remain prohibited until further notice.

Furthermore, individuals beyond the age of 65 years of age, are strongly advised against attending worship centers. While Churches and Mosques must adhere to face mask guideline.

In addition, Social clubs with registered trustees and recreational centers are expected to be re-opened to the public from August 14, but with the condition that they obtain a provisional safety compliance certificate from the Lagos State Safety Commission (LSSC).

According to the directive, permissible capacity for public gathering was increased from 20 to 50 persons at a given period.

Night Clubs, Cinemas are to remain closed.

The Directive in Length:

"It’s cheery news in Lagos State. A period of general decrease in confirmed positive cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been recorded in the State for the second week.

Following the decline in positive cases, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has relaxed some of the lockdown measures taken by the State Government in response to the spread of the pandemic.

In his 17th briefing on COVID-19 response held at the State House in Marina on Saturday, the Governor directed the re-opening of places of worship in the State, starting from August 7 for mosques and August 9 for churches.

The Governor also directed the re-opening of social clubs with registered trustees and recreational centres from August 14, but with the condition that they obtain a provisional safety compliance certificate from the Lagos State Safety Commission (LSSC).

Besides, Sanwo-Olu relaxed the public gathering regulation, increasing the permissible capacity from 20 to 50 persons at a given period. Night clubs, entertainment centres and cinemas to remain closed, the Governor ordered.

From August 14, restaurants can now resume in-dining services, but at 50 per cent occupancy capacity. Also, safety clearance must be obtained from the Safety Commission before resuming the in-dining services.

In the case of places of worship, only regular services or religious gatherings are permitted. Night Vigils and other non-regular events remain prohibited until further notice. Also, attendees of over the age of 65 years are strongly discouraged from attending worship centres, the Governor said, adding that all worship centres must adhere to face mask guideline.

The Governor said the new development followed a careful review of emerging positive events, stressing the decisions to relax the lockdown measures was to create a balance between competing demands of safeguarding lives of the residents and preserving their means of livelihoods.

He said: “Having carefully reviewed the current scenario in Lagos, we have taken some important decisions in line with the ongoing objective of calibrating an effective balance between the competing demands of safeguarding lives and enabling livelihoods.

“Places of worship in Lagos will be allowed to open from Friday, August 7, for our Muslim worshippers, and Sunday, August 9, for Christian worshippers, but only at 50 per cent of their regular capacity. Worship centres whose main worship period falls on Saturdays are equally permitted to hold their services, subject to the same guidelines as churches holding services on Sundays.

“Social clubs and recreational centers will also be allowed to open from August 14, on the condition that they have applied for and obtained a Provisional safety compliance certificate via registration on LSSC website. The clearance certificates are at this time being issued only to social clubs with registered trustees.

“Restaurants will now be permitted to open for in-dining services, from August 14, on the condition that they maintain a 50 per cent occupancy capacity. The restaurants must obtained a provisional safety compliance certificate through the LSSC registration portal. We are also increasing the permissible capacity for public gatherings from 20 to 50 persons. This applies to a wide range of events, from funerals, social events to corporate meetings.”

All the mandatory prevention and control measures issued by the State Government must be strictly adhered to, including physical distancing, mandatory temperature checks and use of masks in public places, regular disinfection of premises, and strong personal hygiene.

Worship centres and social clubs that re-open without   complying with the mandatory hygienic protocols and physical distancing requirements will be shut down and face the wrath of the law, the Governor warned.

Sanwo-Olu said the State Government patterned its response strategy after Mumbai, an India populous city that share similar demographic and climatic conditions with Lagos. He observed that Lagos had recorded similar results and successes with Mumbai in its COVID-19 response.

Sanwo-Olu disclosed that the State Government, on Friday night, shut the Eti-Osa isolation centre, adding that the Agidingbi isolation centre will also be shut for the relocation of patients to a large capacity Centre in Anthony area, which will be soon commissioned.

He added that the Government had activated a process of reverting the Infectious Diseases Hospital (IDH) in Yaba to its status as a care centre to cater to all forms of infectious diseases. The tent built by Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID) at IDH premises will remain strictly for management of COVID-19 cases, Sanwo-Olu buttressed.

He said: “We have run through a model that shows that we have built excess isolation capacity over the last five months. We have to come to a stage where we need to balance the economics of risk, as to which isolation facility should we need to keep running. Some of the isolation centres are having less than 20 per cent of their occupancy capacities. This is why we concluded to shut Eti-Osa facility and another one in Lekki.”

In the coming days, the Governor said the opening hours for food and non-food markets may be extended to 5pm on their opening days.

Sanwo-Olu said secondary schools should re-open as earlier communicated by the Ministry of Education, from August 3, for Exit Classes only – SSS3 and Technical Studies III (TEC 3)students only.

This, he said, will allow them to have two-week preparation period to participate in revision classes in preparation for the West African Examinations (WAEC). The Governor said all standard precautions must be put in place by school authorities to protect the students.

Sanwo-Olu urged compliance to the measures outlined in the new regulations, stressing that LSSC has a statutory responsibility to monitor the activities and operations of all organisations and worship centres that have been permitted to re-open.

He said: “As I always say, people need to take responsibility for themselves and their loved ones. Self-regulation is the order of the day, and no one should wait for the government to regulate them or their conduct, even though we will be doing so. Everyone of us must take up the responsibility and ensure that we are self-regulating ourselves in our interest and that of our loved ones.”