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Adebogun praises Sanwo-Olu, Abiru on reconstruction of Ikorodu-Itoikin Road
The Proprietor and CEO of Caleb Group of Schools, who also doubles as the Founder of Caleb University, Imota, Lagos, Dr Oladega Adebogun, has praised the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Tokunbo Abiru, for their active involvement in the reconstruction of Ikorodu-Itoikin Road.
The 34-kilometre road was initially constructed in 1975 during the regime of General Yakubu Gowon, as the Head of State of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and Brigadier General Mobolaji Olufunso Johnson, as the pioneer Military Governor of Lagos State.
Johnson was the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Caleb University until he passed on to glory in October 2019.
In a statement by his spokesman, Dr Elvis Otobo, Adebogun said the effort was a testament to the progress of our democracy.
“The Ikorodu-Itoikin Road was a nightmare for travellers, motorists, and residents until President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government intervened and approved its reconstruction through the Federal Ministry of Works, ” he said.
He remarked that the reconstruction of the road, a significant infrastructural development, has not only improved the travelling experience on the corridor but also brought joy and happiness to the people, institutions, companies, and communities that use it daily.
Dr Adebogun, who is widely travelled, commended the governor’s and senator’s call for the dualisation of the road to enhance its capability and the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi’s assurances on the design for the dualisation of the road.
The Harvard scholar and astute educationist also appreciated President Tinubu’s efforts in massively building and rehabilitating roads across the country.
He specifically mentioned the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road, Phase 1, Section 1; the Ahmadu Bello Way to Eleko Village Area in Lekki Peninsula, the 260 roads for emergency repairs, Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Road and the Second Niger Bridge Bypasses among others.
The erudite entrepreneur pointed out the significance of the Ikorodu-Itokin Road as a crucial access point from other parts of the country and a strategic route to the new Lekki-Ibeju corridor, which houses the Dangote Refinery, Lagos deep seaport, and the free trade zone.
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Senate confirms Oyedele as minister
During the screening, Oyedele proffered solutions to getting out of the various economic issues in the country.
The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance.
His confirmation comes after two hours of screening as lawmakers grilled him on various aspects of the economy.
Oyedele’s screening followed a motion moved by Opeyemi Bamidele, the Senate leader, after he called for the suspension of the Senate rule to allow strangers to come into the chamber.
During the screening, Oyedele proffered solutions to getting out of the various economic issues in the country.
Oyedele was escorted to the chamber by Bashir Lado, the Special Adviser to the President on the National Assembly ( Senate), alongside others.
His screening followed President Bola Tinubu’s letter to the Senate on Tuesday, requesting his confirmation as a minister.
Tinubu had, on March 3, nominated Oyedele, who currently serves as chairman of the presidential committee on fiscal policy and tax reforms, as Minister of State for Finance.
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Tinubu appoints Lamido Yuguda as CBN’s Deputy Governor
Lamido Yuguda’s last public post was as director-general of the Securities and Exchange Commission, a position he held from 2020 to 2024.
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Lamido Abubakar Yuguda as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)
The appointment is in accordance with Section 8(1) of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007.
This was disclosed on Wednesday by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga.
The President charges Yuguda to discharge his responsibilities with renewed dedication, professionalism, and commitment to Nigeria’s economic stability and growth.
Lamido Yuguda’s last public post was as director-general of the Securities and Exchange Commission, a position he held from 2020 to 2024.
He is an alumnus of Ahmadu Bello University, where he graduated in 1983 with a B.Sc. in Accountancy.
In 1991, he obtained a master’s degree in Money, Banking and Finance from the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom.
He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and a CFA charterholder.
He began his career in 1984 at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as a Senior Supervisor in the Foreign Operations Department.
He also worked as an economist in the Africa Department of the International Monetary Fund from 1997 to 2001, when he returned to the CBN.
He retired from the CBN in 2016, after he had served as Director of the Reserve Management Department for six years.
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JUST IN: IGP Disu Assigns Portfolios to New DIGs
DIG Zachariah Fera Achinyan has been deployed to Legal Services, DIG Zango Ibrahim Baba to Research and Planning, and DIG Isyaku Mohammed to Training and Development departments.
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Olatunji Disu has assigned the new Deputy Inspectors -General of Police (DIGs) their duties responsibilities.
Sources said that the DIGs were assigned departments based on their areas of competence.
DIG Zachariah Fera Achinyan has been deployed to Legal Services,
DIG Zango Ibrahim Baba to Research and Planning, and DIG Isyaku Mohammed to Training and Development departments.
Similarly, DIG Margaret Agebe Ochalla has been posted to the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID);
DIG Mohammed Abdul Sulaiman to Finance and Accounts; DIG Kenechukwu Onwuemelie will oversee the Force Intelligence Department (FID); DIG Fayoade Adegoke will head Information and Communication Technology, while DIG Umar Shehu Nadada has been posted to Operations departments.
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