Lekki Peninsula Today Newspaper

Lekki Peninsula Today Newspaper Community newspaper covering Kobongbogoe axis of Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria.

27/04/2021

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27/04/2021

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04/09/2020
25/07/2020
18/07/2020

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON PARTIAL CLOSURE OF 3RD MAINLAND BRIDGE, JULY 24

“The closure of 3rd Mainland Bridge by the Federal Government on July 24 will be partial, not complete closure as being speculated. One side of the carriageway will be open to traffic, while the other carriageway undergoes repair. Then the process is repeated on the other lane.

“The repair work on 3rd Mainland Bridge is in two phases. The Phase 1 is to work on the superstructure, which is the carriageways, for six months. Phase 2 of the project will be done within Lagos lagoon where the base pillars of the bridge rest. The entire rehabilitation project will take 2 years to be completed but the six months of the Bridge’s partial closure will be the only period when Lagosians will experience inconvenience. In the remaining 18 months, the contractor is working on the base pillars within the water.

“Various rehabilitation activities are currently being carried out on alternative routes by the Lagos State Government.

Already, rehabilitation work has been completed on 5 of the 10 alternative routes mapped out by the State Government to ease the traffic that may be experienced after the partial closure of 3rd Mainland Bridge on July 24. The remaining five will be completed before the closure date.

If contractor handling the repair of Eko Bridge maintains its pace, the repair of Eko Bridge should be completed in the next two months. And this will ease traffic for commuters going to or coming from the Island.”

~Engr. Aramide Adeyoye (Special Adviser on Works & Infrastructure)

13/07/2020

Abandoned vehicles contributes to gridlock and insecurity in Lagos - Henry Babatunde Ige

The Chairman, Committee on Removal of Abandoned Vehicles in Lagos under the Ministry of Transportation said in an interview this week that Abandoned vehicles is also contributing to the traffic gridlock and insecurity in Lagos.

In his words, he said, "We have over a Million vehicles parked indiscriminately across the state. We want our roads to be free, we do not want any vehicle that will aid insecurity".

He further explained the process of removal of abandoned vehicles; he said, "A 72 hours REMOVAL NOTICE is pasted on an identified abandoned vehicle, at the expiration of which our team will tow away such vehicle if the owner fails to remove it.
Owners of vehicles evacuated have 90 days within which to claim such vehicle, provided they have a valid means of identification and proof of ownership of the vehicle with payment of the fine as provided for by law to be paid directly to the State government account and of course the tow charge of moving the vehicle" - He explained.

He concluded that the committee on removal of Abandoned vehicles in Lagos state have removed over 1,000 abandoned vehicles from the road this year alone.

11/07/2020

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03/07/2020
20/05/2020

‪Sometimes, test results may take longer than 96 hours, due to sample transportation and other logistics‬

‪While we work hard to reduce the time between sample collection and result notification, please take preventive measures. Self-isolation is important‬.

Access via:https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/FAQS_on_COVID19_Diagnostics.pdf

 : Community Media Commences Campaign Against Community Spread   Community media practitioners across Nigeria, under the...
15/05/2020

: Community Media Commences Campaign Against Community Spread





Community media practitioners across Nigeria, under the aegis of their industry group, the Association of Practitioners of Community Media, APCOM, have started a campaign against the expanding community spread of the pandemic.

Rising from their May 2020 monthly meeting, the association members unanimously pledged to intensify the dissemination of Covid-19 information in their respective communities to checkmate its spread.

The meeting, held virtually for the first time, enabled majority of members to participate from their remote locations.
The president of the Association, Dayo Akintobi, encouraged members to hold strong through these difficult and uncertain times.

He stated that this is a particularly challenging time for community media practitioners because the responsibility falls squarely on their shoulders to keep the wider public informed on all developments relating to the pandemic, especially now that the virus is spreading through communities at the grassroots.

Members agreed that community spread of the Coronavirus puts even greater pressure on them to sustain the tempo of their enlightenment of the masses about the preventive measures put in place by government.
It was also noted that community journalists themselves are not immune from the virus and their first duty to themselves, their families, and their constituents is to remain safe by adhering to recommended preventive protocols.

To enable its members to continue carrying out their duty of providing timely and accurate information to the populace, the Association called on government to come up with ways of cushioning the effect of the pandemic on community media houses, including provision of safety kits and stimulus packages.

APCOM assured communities across Nigeria that together, we will beat Coronavirus.
The Association encouraged all Nigerians to join hands at this time in prayer and loving thoughts towards each other's neighbours.

04/05/2020

Lagos residents fear COVID-19 escalation as commercial bus operators flout LASG safety guidelines

01/05/2020

THE LILLY COVID KIT

All hands are on deck across the globe to combat -19.

In an attempt to , we’re practicing social distancing, and wearing face masks in instances where we can’t adequately practice social distancing.

Another key component in the fight against is the practice of good hand hygiene by thorough hand washing with soap and water or with an alcohol based hand sanitizer.

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the question of why good hand hygiene hasn’t been part of our daily routine and consciousness as it is now during the pandemic has crossed the minds of many.

Hand hygiene should be practiced daily irrespective of and it shouldn’t cost you an arm and a leg. In order to make life easier for you, we’ve created the Lilly COVID-Kit.

The Lilly COVID Kit includes a family size 500ml hand sanitizer, and a discounted cloth facemask. For your convenience and safety we’ve included a free 100 ml pocket hand sanitizer and free delivery of the kit to your door step. The Lilly COVID kit is a low cost of just N1,999.99 only. A steal right? But it’s to make sure everyone has access to these essential items during this crucial time at a fair price.

Click on the link below to purchase your Lilly COVID Kit while supplies last. Items also sold separately.

www.lillymindbody.com

You can also call: 09060005987 / 09087000030

THE LILLY COVID KITAll hands are on deck across the globe to combat  -19.In an attempt to  , we’re practicing social dis...
01/05/2020

THE LILLY COVID KIT

All hands are on deck across the globe to combat -19.

In an attempt to , we’re practicing social distancing, and wearing face masks in instances where we can’t adequately practice social distancing.

Another key component in the fight against is the practice of good hand hygiene by thorough hand washing with soap and water or with an alcohol based hand sanitizer.

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the question of why good hand hygiene hasn’t been part of our daily routine and consciousness as it is now during the pandemic has crossed the minds of many.

Hand hygiene should be practiced daily irrespective of and it shouldn’t cost you an arm and a leg. In order to make life easier for you, we’ve created the Lilly COVID-Kit.

The Lilly COVID Kit includes a family size 500ml hand sanitizer, and a discounted cloth facemask. For your convenience and safety we’ve included a free 100 ml pocket hand sanitizer and free delivery of the kit to your door step. The Lilly COVID kit is a low cost of just N1,999.99 only. A steal right? But it’s to make sure everyone has access to these essential items during this crucial time at a fair price.

Click on the link below to purchase your Lilly COVID Kit while supplies last. Items also sold separately.

www.lillymindbody.com

You can also call: 09060005987/09087000030

27/04/2020

91 new cases of reported;

43-Lagos
8-Sokoto
6-Taraba
5-Kaduna
5-Gombe
3-Ondo
3-FCT
3-Edo
3-Oyo
3-Rivers
3-Bauchi
2-Osun
1-Akwa Ibom
1-Bayelsa
1-Ebonyi
1-Kebbi
As at 11:50pm 26th April- 1273 confirmed cases of reported in Nigeria.

Discharged: 239
Deaths: 40

One case previously reported in Lagos, is now an Ondo State case

The total number of confirmed cases in Lagos is 731, and 8 in Ondo

For a breakdown of cases by states, please see covid19.ncdc.gov.ng

27/04/2020

We’re working very closely with States to ensure access to testing ‬

‪If you have fever, cough or difficulty breathing & have been in contact with a confirmed case OR live in an area with confirmed cases:‬

‪Call your state hotline for advice on testing in your area

27/04/2020
24/04/2020
18/04/2020

BREAKING! Lagos State Government To Relax Lockdown In 7 Days After Meeting With Business CEOs



Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos State Governor, says his government will review the nearly three weeks-long lockdown in the state in the next seven days.

THISDAY reports that the governor, at the second virtual meeting with Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) on the COVID-19 Business Challenges and Support, assured them that “strategic relaxation of the lockdown may be implemented.”

The meeting was convened under the aegies of the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), and attended by 28 managing directors/CEOs of organised businesses and companies in Nigeria.

Sanwo-Olu also promised the CEOs that he would speak to the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, to address the issues of charges on cash deposits and cheque clearing, especially during the lockdown.

The governor would also speak with the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Ms. Hadiza Bala Usman, to facilitate the fast-tracking of clearance of essential raw materials from Lagos ports as well as speaking with his colleagues in the Nigeria Governors’ Forum to enhance the ease of access to passage for businesses in their states.

“More assistance will be given to (business) organisations involved in packaging to enable them to support other essential sectors,” Sanwo-Olu said.

The governor, however, sought the assurance of the captains of business community that supply and distribution of essential goods and products would continue in the state.

He urged them “to ensure stability of prices during this critical period and post COVID-19 period as the purchasing power of the masses would likely be weakened and adversely impacted by the scourge.”

Sanwo-Olu also urged businesses to “endeavour to ensure that job security is guaranteed.”

He assured them that his office would “be open to further collaboration and suggestions in writing from organised businesses on how to drive growth and development in Lagos State.”

“The government has set up the Post-COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Agenda with the view of fast-tracking economic recovery,” he said, adding that he “will invite organised businesses to a breakfast or lunch session within one month after the COVID-19 pandemic to discuss and review how to strengthen the collaboration.”

Sanwo-Olu also addressed the security challenges threatening the distribution of food products in the state and assured the members of the Organised Private Sector (OPS) that “from today (Wednesday) there will be additional deployment/presence and patrol (24/7) of mobile policemen, the military and paramilitary personnel in Lagos State.

“The security architecture is being led by an Assistant Inspector General of Police. The security agents have been briefed to act professionally and responsibly while businesses were encouraged to be more security-conscious and take pro-active steps to protect their staff and properties.”

The OPS members commended the governor for the proactive steps he has taken to address the challenges facing businesses in the state and briefed him on emerging threats to business continuity during the lockdown.

The issues brought to the governor’s attention included security, the stimulus for businesses, the need for banks to scale up/increase operation scope and the fact that “most of the police checkpoints are now extortion points.”
According to the CEOs, businesses in the state are faced with the worsening problem of security situation and the risk of escalating civil disturbance.

They noted that “risks of attacks on the branded company trucks by hoodlums in highly populated” have dwindled supply to retail malls and outlets.

“For the retail markets, the inability of suppliers to transport supplies to shopping malls and retail outlets have remained a big concern in view of the worsening security situation,” the CEOs said.

They also called on the state government to intensify the publicity of the 28 emergency markets set up in different schools to boost patronage.

The CEOs asked the state government to consider specific stimulus and palliatives for businesses, noting the need for banks to scale up their services instead of the current skeletal services they are rendering during the lockdown, which has hindered smooth business operations.

“Also, with the volume of cash transactions that is ongoing, it will be necessary for the state governor to speak to the governor of the CBN to suspend the charges on cash deposit and also relax the embargo on cheque clearance,” the CEOs said.

The CEOs added that companies in need of packaging materials, especially pharmaceutical, were facing a paucity of materials as all the companies producing the packaging materials were not allowed to operate by the lockdown order.

“It is important for the Nigeria Customs Service to give priority to the clearing of foods raw materials, drugs, pharmaceuticals. This is presently not the case.

“There have been reports of frustration of company trucks and delivery vans by the police, even when necessary means of identification are provided. There is an urgent need to stop the excesses of the police.

“As most of the markets are closed, there is the need to assist wholesalers to take their products from warehouses in the closed markets to the retail outlets.

“There is the need for Lagos State governor to assist in reaching out to other state governments on the lockdown to ensure free movement of essential goods and provision of security for organisations,” the CEOs said.

They also expressed concern about whether the foods and materials donated by corporate organisations and individuals would reach the targeted group of most vulnerable and elderly people.

The governor, however, assured them that there “is ongoing engagement with over 200 local food vendors in Lagos to provide at least one meal a day to people in densely populated neighborhoods.

He added: “Government has identified religious and political leaders in all Local Government Areas (LGAs) and the Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). They will serve as distribution points for bulk food stuff. This is to decentralise the food distribution activities of Lagos State Government and also complement the efforts.

“Data collection is ongoing using the telcos and other means with the view of facilitating cash-transfers to youths and residents of Lagos State. Interest waiver for three months for all the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises under Lagos State Employment Trust Fund.

All arrested and impounded vehicles during the period of the lockdown will be released at the end of the lockdown without payment of any penalty/free of charge,” adding that “day-to-day food delivery to the most vulnerable and elderly is still on-going.

NECA director-general, in his concluding remarks, appreciated the governor and his team for providing leadership and supporting the organised businesses in this critical time.

The director-general, however, “noted that the business community will be willing to host the governor rather than him hosting the business community."

“This is to allow for a more inclusive attendance/for other CEOs that could not attend the meeting to participate in the breakfast or lunch meeting,” he said.

He also appreciated the management of the Nigerian Breweries Plc for its support that made the virtual meeting possible.

Source: This Day online

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