CHILDREN DAY CELEBRATION :
SALAM, 29 OTHERS FORMS ALLIANCE AGAINST CHILD’S ILLITERACY IN NIGERA

A member of the National Assembly (NASS) representing Ede North/Ede South/Egbedore/Ejigbo Federal Constituency in Osun State, Hon. Bamidele Salam and other twenty-nine Federal Lawmakers have joined hands to fight illiteracy in the children of Nigera.

This was contained in a press statement issued on the occasion of the 2020 edition of Children’s Day Anniversary, where the representative made case for the “immediate enforcement of free and compulsory education for all the children in the country”.

Hon. Salam maintained that it was regrettable that some Nigerian children are still begging for alms, roaming the streets, hawking, loitering and ‘engaging in other demeaning activities during school hours’, despite the clear provision of “Chapter 2 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and section 15 of the Child Rights Act 2003”.

Hon. Salam and his group members who insisted that every child has a right to free and compulsory education in Nigeria are prepared to prevail on state governments across the country, to implement the section of the constitution to the fullest.

“Since the primary duty of every government is to ensure the welfare and security of citizens, it is of utmost importance that children, being a vulnerable segment of the society be given utmost care and attention in order to secure them from the future consequences of lack of education”, Hon. Salam said.

He explained that the parliamentary group will engage with governments, civil society organisations and the private sector to ensure that deliberate, sustainable and measurable policies and programmes are implemented to drastically reduce the menace of out of school children in the next 5 years.

Hon. Salam therefore urged parents, teachers and other stakeholders to work together with government agencies in providing children with greater access to educational opportunities that will develop their potentials as future wealth creators.

CHILDREN DAY CELEBRATION :
SALAM, 29 OTHERS FORMS ALLIANCE AGAINST CHILD’S ILLITERACY IN NIGERA

A member of the National Assembly (NASS) representing Ede North/Ede South/Egbedore/Ejigbo Federal Constituency in Osun State, Hon. Bamidele Salam and other twenty-nine Federal Lawmakers have joined hands to fight illiteracy in the children of Nigera.

This was contained in a press statement issued on the occasion of the 2020 edition of Children’s Day Anniversary, where the representative made case for the “immediate enforcement of free and compulsory education for all the children in the country”.

Hon. Salam maintained that it was regrettable that some Nigerian children are still begging for alms, roaming the streets, hawking, loitering and ‘engaging in other demeaning activities during school hours’, despite the clear provision of “Chapter 2 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and section 15 of the Child Rights Act 2003”.

Hon. Salam and his group members who insisted that every child has a right to free and compulsory education in Nigeria are prepared to prevail on state governments across the country, to implement the section of the constitution to the fullest.

“Since the primary duty of every government is to ensure the welfare and security of citizens, it is of utmost importance that children, being a vulnerable segment of the society be given utmost care and attention in order to secure them from the future consequences of lack of education”, Hon. Salam said.

He explained that the parliamentary group will engage with governments, civil society organisations and the private sector to ensure that deliberate, sustainable and measurable policies and programmes are implemented to drastically reduce the menace of out of school children in the next 5 years.

Hon. Salam therefore urged parents, teachers and other stakeholders to work together with government agencies in providing children with greater access to educational opportunities that will develop their potentials as future wealth creators.

CHILDREN DAY CELEBRATION :
SALAM, 29 OTHERS FORMS ALLIANCE AGAINST CHILDREN ILLITERACY IN NIGERA

A member of the National Assembly (NASS) representing Ede North/Ede South/Egbedore/Ejigbo Federal Constituency in Osun State, Hon. Bamidele Salam and other twenty-nine Federal Lawmakers have joined hands to fight illiteracy in the children of Nigera.

This was contained in a press statement issued on the occasion of the 2020 edition of Children’s Day Anniversary, where the representative made case for the “immediate enforcement of free and compulsory education for all the children in the country”.

Hon. Salam maintained that it was regrettable that some Nigerian children are still begging for alms, roaming the streets, hawking, loitering and ‘engaging in other demeaning activities during school hours’, despite the clear provision of “Chapter 2 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and section 15 of the Child Rights Act 2003”.

Hon. Salam and his group members who insisted that every child has a right to free and compulsory education in Nigeria are prepared to prevail on state governments across the country, to implement the section of the constitution to the fullest.

“Since the primary duty of every government is to ensure the welfare and security of citizens, it is of utmost importance that children, being a vulnerable segment of the society be given utmost care and attention in order to secure them from the future consequences of lack of education”, Hon. Salam said.

He explained that the parliamentary group will engage with governments, civil society organisations and the private sector to ensure that deliberate, sustainable and measurable policies and programmes are implemented to drastically reduce the menace of out of school children in the next 5 years.

Hon. Salam therefore urged parents, teachers and other stakeholders to work together with government agencies in providing children with greater access to educational opportunities that will develop their potentials as future wealth creators.

MOSHOOD OLALEKAN CELEBRATES MUSLIMS AT EID-EL-FITRI

Mr. Olagunju Moshood Olalekan who hails from Boluwaduro Local Government area of Osun State, has felicitated with Islamic faithfuls over the celebration of this year’s end of Ramadan fast.

This was contained in a congratulatory message he personally signed to the people of his constituency which was made available to Nigerian Platform in Osogbo on Sunday.

Moshood Olalekan is currently based in the New York City, United States of America.

He also used the occasion to pray for God’s love and blessings for everyone as a reward for the sacrifices, self-denial and spiritual commitment during the 30-day fast and prayers.

According to the release, Moshood Olalekan “congratulated all Muslim brothers and sisters in Osun State, especially in Boluwaduro Local Government as we together witness the completion of this year’s Ramadan”.

“I pray the blessings and love of Allah be with everyone of us and give us a very pure heart to worship him and have the best human relation among one another”.

“May we continue to witness many more of it in the land of the living and increase us in wisdom, knowledge and understanding*, it concluded.

LAWMAKER HOPEFUL, OLALEKAN CELEBRATES MUSLIMS AT EID-EL-FITRI

A lawmaker hopeful, who hails from Boluwaduro Local Government area of Osun State, Mr. Olagunju Moshood Olalekan has felicitated with Islamic faithfuls over the celebration of this year’s end of Ramadan fast.

This was contained in a congratulatory message he personally signed to the people of his constituency which was made available to Nigerian Platform in Osogbo on Sunday.

Olalekan is currently based in the New York City, United States of America, and he is aspiring to be a lawmaker in the Federal House of Representatives.

He also used the occasion to pray for God’s love and blessings for everyone as a reward for the sacrifices, self-denial and spiritual commitment during the 30-day fast and prayers.

According to the release, Olalekan “congratulated all Muslim brothers and sisters in Osun State, especially in Boluwaduro Local Government as we together witness the completion of this year’s Ramadan”.

“I pray the blessings and love of Allah be with everyone of us and give us a very pure heart to worship him and have the best human relation among one another”.

“May we continue to witness many more of it on the Earth of living and increase us in wisdom, knowledge and understanding*, it concluded.

HON. OLALEKAN CELEBRATES MUSLIMS AT EID-EL-FITRI

A Former lawmaker in Osun State House of Assembly, who hails from Boluwaduro Local Government area of Osun State, Hon. Olagunju Moshood Olalekan has felicitated with Islamic faithfuls over the celebration of this year’s end of Ramadan fast.

This was contained in a congratulatory message personally signed by Hon. Olalekan, to the people of his constituency which was made available to Nigerian Platform in Osogbo on Sunday.

Hon. Olalekan is currently based in the New York City, United States of America.

Hon. Olalekan also use the occasion to pray for God’s love and blessings for everyone as a reward for the sacrifices, self-denial and spiritual commitment during the 30-day fast and prayers.

According to the release, Hon Olalekan “congratulate all Muslim brothers and sisters in Osun State, especially in Boluwaduro Local Government as we together witness the completion of this year’s Ramadan”.

“I pray the blessings and love of Allah be with everyone of us and give us a very pure heart to worship him and have the best human relation among one another”.

“May we continue to witness many more of it on the Earth of living and increase us in wisdom, knowledge and understanding*, it concluded.

BABAYEMI FELICITATES WITH MUSLIMS ON EID-EL FITRI

Muslims have been admonished to replicate and demonstrate in their daily lives the lessons and virtues of sacrifice, forgiveness, piety, self denial and genuine love towards one another, which they learnt during the month long period of Ramadan.

A stalwart of the Peoples Democratic Party,PDP,in Osun West Senatorial District,Omooba Dotun Babayemi gave the admonition while felicitating with Muslim ummah on the occasion of this year Eid-el Fitri festival.

According to him, this is a period to reflect the outpouring of generosity towards one another, especially the less privileged and as they give thanks to Allah for the successful fasting period, they should practise the lessons of the month and abstain from deeds that violate divine injunctions.

He urged Muslims and non Muslims alike in Osun West Senatorial District in particular,Osun State in general and Nigeria as a whole,to use the opportunity, cashing on the spirituality of this period, to offer special prayers for an end to the Corona virus pandemic ravaging the whole world.

According to him efforts to contain the spread of the dreaded disease by abiding by all measures put in place by relevant authorities is a collective struggle for which all and sundry have great roles to play.

He enjoined Nigerians, especially Muslim faithful, to take advantage of the spiritual rebirth offered by Ramadan to promote love, peace, unity and progress.

BABAYEMI FELICITATES WITH MUSLIMS ON EID-EL FITRI

Muslims have been admonished to replicate and demonstrate in their daily lives the lessons and virtues of sacrifice, forgiveness, piety, self denial and genuine love towards one another, which they learnt during the month long period of Ramadan.

A stalwart of the Peoples Democratic Party,PDP,in Osun West Senatorial District,Omooba Dotun Babayemi gave the admonition while felicitating with Muslim ummah on the occasion of this year Eid-el Fitri festival.

According to him, this is a period to reflect the outpouring of generosity towards one another, especially the less privileged and as they give thanks to Allah for the successful fasting period, they should practise the lessons of the month and abstain from deeds that violate divine injunctions.

He urged Muslims and non Muslims alike in Osun West Senatorial District in particular,Osun State in general and Nigeria as a whole,to use the opportunity, cashing on the spirituality of this period, to offer special prayers for an end to the Corona virus pandemic ravaging the whole world.

According to him efforts to contain the spread of the dreaded disease by abiding by all measures put in place by relevant authorities is a collective struggle for which all and sundry have great roles to play.

He enjoined Nigerians, especially Muslim faithful, to take advantage of the spiritual rebirth offered by Ramadan to promote love, peace, unity and progress.

PDP SAYS NO TO ALLEGED IMPOSITION OF EMERGENCY RULE IN RIVERS

The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that it will resist the All Progressives Congress (APC) led Federal Government to impose the state of emergency on Rivers State.

This was contained in a Press Statement signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, obtained by Nigeran Platform.

The opposition PDP, having been alerted by the alarm raised by the government of Rivers State, warns that the Federal Government must desist from acting the script of some disgruntled and ‘anti-people’ individuals to cause mayhem in the state.

The governor of the state, Nyesom Wike through his Commissioner for imformation and communication, Paulinus Nsirim, has raised the alarm on Wednesday that top Politicians are planning to impose emergency rule on the state by sponsoring youths to unleash violence and unrest in certain parts of Rivers State.

According to him, “As the build up for the 2023 elections and jostle for presidential and vice-presidential tickets are gathering momentum, they want to use COVID-19 to create a crisis as if the State is at war with the Federal Government. They have decided to create unnecessary tension as if indigenes of Ahoada, Eleme and Port Harcourt are fighting with Northerners not to carry out their legitimate businesses.

“Throughout this COVID-19 pandemic, States like Enugu, Lagos, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Edo and Kaduna States have been intercepting lorries carrying human beings instead of foodstuffs,” he said.

“This is the same thing that the Rivers State Government is doing to protect the State from COVID-19. “Bandits have been killing innocent people in Sokoto, Katsina, Zamfara and Kaduna States and indigenes of these States, no matter their political differences, are working together to protect their States.

“But here in Rivers State, instead of supporting our efforts, these Abuja politicians are busy looking for a State of Emergency because they want to acquire power.

Also, the PDP said such anti-people elements include some individuals who were rejected by the people of Rivers state in the 2019 governorship election, as well as their godfathers, who believe they have the backing of power mongers at the federal level.

According to the party, these individuals seek to manipulate situations with the COVID19 pandemic to cause confusion and push their plot to take over the governance of the state through the back door.

Part of the statement read: “It is clear that the actions of the Government of Rivers State under Governor Nyesom Wike in protecting the state against the spread of COVID-19 in the state are targeted at nothing but to protect lives and such have continued to yield very positive results.

“Nigerians are also not unaware of the politicization of the fight against COVID-19 by the agents of the Federal Government who appeared uncomfortable with the management of the pandemic by Rivers State government and other states just because they are controlled by PDP governors.

“It is instructive for those power mongers to note that this is a time of global pandemic when our country needs her unity.

“Our party therefore warns those seeking to cause confusion and disaffection to steer clear of Rivers state as they will be firmly resisted. More so, our nation is a democracy and as such it is guided by rules.

The PDP however called on the people of Rivers state to remain calm, alert and united in resisting all attempts by such agents of violence who are seeking to cause trouble in the state.

The party also called on security agencies to take note of the development and closely watch the APC and particularly its “power-hungry leaders in the state and stop them from their wicked plot”.

COURT STRIKES OUT CASE AGAINST SAHEED AKINLOYE

Magistrate Olusegun Ayilara of the Magistrate Court sitting in Osogbo has today Wednesday struck out a case against a social media commentator, Mr. Saheed Akinloye for lack of merit.

Akinloye was dragged to court for publicly, precisely oh his Facebook timeline, castigating Osun State government, allegedly insinuating that the APC-led administration was lying about the issue of Coronavirus pandemic and it’s spread in Osun State.

He was thereafter invited by the Police for questioning after which he was arraigned before Justice Olusegun Ayilara who initially declined the defendant’s application for bail and ordered his remand in ilesa Correctional Facility but to no avail because of the lockdown order put in place by the state government.

Also, some important dignitaries and citizens of Osun State, including Governor Gboyega Oyetola were said to later intervene and Akinloye was granted bail and eventually released.

At the mention of the case today before Justice Ayilara of the Magistrate Court, the case was dismissed for lacking in merit.