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Kogi Gov’t Decorates Third Place Winner in 2021 National Olympiad Examination
From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja
Kogi Commissioner for Education Science and Technology, Wemi Jones, has decorated Ukwenya Benedict Ojimaojo, who emerged the Third overall best candidate in the 2021 National Olympiad Examination with a bronze medal.
Benedict also bagged six distinctions and three credits in WAEC, and five distinctions, four credits in NECO examinations in 2021.
Presenting the bronze medal and certificate of excellence to Benedict at the weekend in Lokoja, Jones congratulated the young talent for distinguishing himself and making the state proud.
The Commissioner reiterated the renewed commitment of Governor Yahaya Bello to supporting young talents like Benedict in the state.
The Rector of St. Kizito Seminary, Idah, from where Benedict graduated, Rev. Father William Edoje Okolo said the school operatef on paltry funding and needed more support from government.
He solicited for a school bus from state government for ease of administration.
Benedict was to go to Singapore in 2021 for the exam, but prevented by Covid-19 and therefore, wrote the Olympiad examination online in Nigeria.
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Niger’s Massive Road Project to Facilitate Agric Policy Implementation – Bago
From Dan Amasingha, Minna
Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger state has said that the numerous road projects embarked upon across the State would complement the Agricultural revolution of the State Government.The governor, who stated this at the groundbreaking ceremony of the 5km Lemu township road in Gbako Local Government Area, said his administration would ensure that roads across the State are expanded to reduce travel time, ease movement of goods and servicesBago re-echoed his administration’s drive in achieving the target of food security, stressing that the State Government will provide necessary farm inputs to farmers in the State in line with his agricultural revolution.
He revealed that interventions will also come in the water sector, health, and housing, all geared towards improving the livelihoods of residents.The governor used the medium to call on all legislators and critical stakeholders in the State to come together and strive for a common goal of moving the State forwardThe Chairman, Gbako Local Government Council, Alh. Alhassan Batagi commended Governor Bago for his New Niger initiative and appreciated him for extending his infrastructural projects to rural areas to promote the growth and development of rural areas.The Contractor in charge of the 5Km Lemu township road, assured the State Government of a quality and timely completion of the project in accordance with stipulated terms.NEWS
5-year Old Girl Crushed to Death Crossing Expressway in Lagos -Police
The Police Command in Lagos State says a five-year old girl, simply identified as Bosede, was crushed to death by a truck while crossing the Iganmu-Apapa expressway with her mother.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident to newsmen on Sunday.
Hundeyin said the information of the accident was received by the Iponri police Division on Saturday at about 11.
30 a. m.He said the accident happened at Iganmu under the bridge, inward Apapa, involving a truck driven by yet to be identified driver.
The spokesperson said the girl and her mother were allegedly crossing the expressway when the truck hit and crushed her head, killing her on the spot.
Hundeyin said the police traffic officers from the division visited the scene and removed the corpse for burial by the family.
He said investigation is ongoing for possible arrest of the fleeing driver. (NAN)
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Gov. Sanwo-Olu Applauds Prince Harry’s Initiative
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, has commended Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, for rehabilitating serving and fallen heros mentally and physically, by creating the Invictus Game.
The governor made the commendation on Sunday, while receiving Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, the Dutchess of Sussex, at the Lagos House, Marina, on a courtesy visit.
Reports says that Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, arrived Nigeria on May 10, to promote the Invictus Games.
Invictus Games is an initiative of Prince Harry, founded to support the rehabilitation of wounded and sick service men and veterans, including Nigerian soldiers and their fight against terrorism.
NAN reports that the royalties arrived the Lagos House at exactly 1.
10 p.m. and were accompanied by Gen. Christopher Musa, Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, and his wife, Lilian.The visit, which is mainly to promote the Invictus Games, founded in 2014, and aimed at helping serving members of the military and veterans to overcome their physical injuries or mental health challenges, which helps them develop a sense of belonging and increased self-esteem.
“We’re indeed happy for what they’re doing, especially for our military men on conversations around mental health and how they can manage people, who require support both in the military and private.
“Mental health issues are also something we all live around, with the denial, and the stigmatisation.”
Sanwo-Olu explained that the royal couple were on a visit to Nigeria, and Lagos was one of their stop-overs and that Nigerians were excited about their wonderful ideas.
“We just want to assure you gentlemen of the press that for Prince Harry, this has been a very informative trip to the country, he has seen a lot, he is still soaking in a whole lot.
“And part of the things that we’re hoping that he would take away is our diversity and the extent of how big our country is, how we continue to ensure that we live together in peace and harmony and the role Lagos plays,” Sanwo-Olu said.
The governor said he looked forward to hosting the couple in the near future, adding that Meghan, who has a decent percentage of Nigerian in her genealogy, looked well in her Aso-oke, (Nigerian traditional attire).
“Talking importantly about the Invictus Game, at what point can we have it in Nigeria , so that the Nigerian competitiveness can also be reflective in that game,” the governor said.(NAN)