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Lagos State Gov. Demolishes Over 100 Structures In Eight Months

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According to statistics from the official website of Lagos State Building Control Agency, over 100 structures have been demolished by the body within the past eight months, pursuant to its clap-down on building collapses in the state.

The statistics further revealed that the structures demolished by LASBCA within the period ranged from defective constructions and distressed buildings to illegal attachments and shanties.

It was gathered that the state government has in the past two months demolished at least 23 structures that were deemed inhabitable or capable of posing danger to lives and property.

The demolished structures included about eight distressed buildings in Ebute-Metta, seven distressed buildings in Mushin, buildings on Lagos Island, a church parsonage, as well as some illegal shanties that were erected along Navy Gate, Satellite Town in the Oriade Local Council Development Authority of the state.

Recently, LASBCA announced that it had begun the demolition of Milton Montessori School located on Jide Street, off Odunsi Street, in the Bariga area of the state.

LASBCA’s Director of Enforcement, Mr. Kayode Olaopa, while leading the exercise, explained that the dilapidated state of the building informed the decision of the state government to swing into action swiftly and prevent the loss of lives and properties.

He observed that despite the vacation notice earlier issued to the occupants of the structure, the management of the school continued housing school children, thereby exposing the pupils and the staff to imminent danger.

He said, “What our officials have done here today is a proactive step to ensure the safety of lives and properties. We don’t have to wait for disasters to happen but, instead, we nip any disaster in the bud such that reported cases of building collapse can reduce drastically.

“In this particular case, a school that houses several children is involved. The risk is even higher because these are toddlers who cannot even scamper for safety in case anything happens.”

Olaopa, who said that the building had already started tilting, insisted that the structure must undergo a controlled demolition process to save lives and prevent avoidable calamity for children and the workers.

A building expert, Chukwurah Godfrey, while reacting to the recent wave of demolitions by the Lagos State Government, said the move was germane and necessary to save lives and property.

Godfrey said, “If buildings have been identified to be in a distressed condition, I think that the right thing to do is pull them down before casualties are recorded.”

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JUST IN: Chaos At PDP Caucus Meeting As Security Operatives Forcefully Eject Members [VIDEO]

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The caucus meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) turned chaotic on Monday after security operatives forcefully removed some members from the national executive committee (NEC) hall.

The meeting was scheduled to take place at the NEC hall of the party’s headquarters in Abuja, with members already arriving at the venue.

Two individuals were ejected by security personnel following claims by some protocol officers that they had no authorization to be present at the meeting.

During the confrontation, a glass door was broken while the members were being dragged out.

“Are you NWC member?” shouted Chinwe Nnorom, national director of publicity, before the individuals were taken out of the venue.

Earlier in the day, security personnel had taken control of the PDP headquarters and stopped members of the board of trustees (BoT) from accessing the NEC hall for their scheduled meeting.

As a result, the BoT moved their meeting to the Yar’Adua Centre located in the central business district of Abuja.

In recent weeks, the PDP has been embroiled in increasing drama and new developments amid its internal crisis.

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BREAKING: Security Operatives Block PDP BoT From Meeting At Party Headquarters

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Security operatives have barred members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees (BoT) from holding their meeting at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja.

The security personnel stopped the BoT members from accessing the National Executive Committee (NEC) hall where the meeting was scheduled to take place on Monday morning.

The BoT has subsequently relocated the meeting to the Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja’s Central Business District.

 

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Nigerian Medical Student Hails “Inspiring” Encounter With President Tinubu, St. Lucian PM Pierre

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For Nigerian medical student Bob Chikwem Amadi, what started as a routine work assignment turned into an unforgettable experience with two world leaders — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria and Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre of Saint Lucia.

Amadi, currently studying medicine at the American International University in Saint Lucia, was part of the service team present during President Tinubu’s courtesy call to Prime Minister Pierre’s official residence on the second day of the Nigerian president’s state visit to the Caribbean nation.

Originally from Rivers State, Amadi has lived in Saint Lucia for ten years and recently completed the four-year basic phase of his medical education. He is now preparing to begin his clinical training.

Alongside his studies, Amadi also works part-time as a talent and brand manager with a local catering and entertainment company — a role that brought him close to the high-level diplomatic event.

During the visit, Prime Minister Pierre was informed by his aides that one of the staff members was a Nigerian student.

Taking a brief moment before his official engagements began, the prime minister introduced Amadi to President Tinubu.

The president, known for his engaging nature and interest in Nigerians living abroad, took time to speak with the young student, asking about his name, background, and academic journey.

Tinubu extended his best wishes and words of encouragement, praising Amadi for his dedication to his studies overseas.

Describing the experience, Amadi said it was “an inspiring moment” for him.

“Saint Lucia is an amazing island. I will describe it as a wonderful place. They are a very contented society and things are relatively calm”, he said.

The moment was capped off when Amadi was invited to join President Tinubu and Prime Minister Pierre for a group photograph — a symbolic and memorable close to a chance meeting with two major political leaders from Africa and the Caribbean.

Amadi also reflected on the strong historical and cultural ties between Nigeria and Saint Lucia.

“We have always hoped that there are many opportunities between Saint Lucia and Nigeria. We share similar food crops and culture, and the connection is deep”, he said.

President Tinubu’s visit to Saint Lucia marks the beginning of a broader diplomatic tour of the Caribbean and South America, focused on enhancing trade, cultural ties, and diplomatic collaboration between Nigeria and Caribbean countries.

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