The Proprietor and Founder of Caleb University, Imota, Lagos, Dr. Oladega Adebogun has praised the Lagos State Government for its efforts in reconstructing the Ikorodu-Itokin Road.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, Adebogun commended the government for its commitment to improving the state’s infrastructure, citing the 34-kilometer road project as a notable example.

Adebogun also acknowledged the role played by Senator Tokunbo Abiru, representing Lagos East Senatorial District, in facilitating the reconstruction process.

He described the collaboration between the government and the senator as a testament to the progress of Nigeria’s democracy.

The Ikorodu-Itokin Road, initially constructed in 1975 during the regime of General Yakubu Gowon, had deteriorated over the years.

Adebogun noted that the road’s reconstruction is a significant achievement, given its importance to the community and the state’s economic development.

The statement also paid tribute to the late Brigadier General Mobolaji Johnson, the pioneer military governor of Lagos, who served as the Chairman of Caleb University’s Board of Trustees until his passing in October 2019.

“The Ikorodu-Itokin road was a nightmare for travellers, motorists and residents,  until the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government intervened and approved its reconstruction, through the Federal Ministry of Works,” he said.

According to him, the significance of the Ikorodu-Itokin Road is that it remains a crucial access point from other parts of the country.

The proprietor said it was also a strategic route to the new Lekki-Ibeju corridor, which houses the Dangote Refinery, the Lagos deep seaport and the free trade zone.

“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 residents, institutions, companies and communities that ply it daily,” he said.

The educationist, however, called for the dualisation of the road, to enhance its capacity and durability.

The university proprietor also commended President Tinubu’s efforts in the massive building and rehabilitation of roads across the country.

Dr. Adebogun highlighted several notable infrastructure projects undertaken by the current administration, including the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road, Phase 1, Section 1; the Ahmadu Bello Way to Eleko Village Area in Lekki Peninsula; and the 260 roads earmarked for emergency repairs.

He also mentioned the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Road and the Second Niger Bridge bypasses, among others. These projects, he noted, represent significant strides taken by the administration to improve the country’s infrastructure and enhance the quality of life for citizens.

Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State on Wednesday, congratulated the Minister of Interior, Mr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on  his 42nd birthday anniversary.

This is contained in a statement in Akure by his Chief  Press Secretary, Mr Ebenezer Adeniyan.

The  governor celebrated Tunji-Ojo’s vigour, strength, ingenuity and the positive spirit that every Ondo indigene carried in their blood.

Aiyedatiwa said since his appointment as minister of interior, he had remained the poster child of the Renewed Hope Agenda of the present administration.

He said that the minister had done so with his unprecedented achievements that had brought relief to Nigerians,  home and abroad.

“I am particularly proud of his achievements in driving the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu.

*He has shown the world the stuff we are made of in Ondo state. He has soared our ‘can do’ spirit in the Sunshine State.

“Tunji-Ojo is flying higher among his peers with unprecedented substantial reforms in the ministry of interior through his relentless sacrifices, ingenuity and patriotism.

“The ease with which Nigerians now get their passports can only be considered magical.

“At 42, we are proud of the exploits of our darling Tunji-Ojo. I congratulate him on his birthday and I pray that his wisdom and strength will increase in order to do more for his fatherland,” he said.

Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo is a former member of the house of representatives for Akoko North East and Akoko North West Federal Constituency and served as the chairman, house committee on NDDC.

The Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) has urged employers of labour to use the occasion of the International Labour Day to demonstrate love for Nigerian workers.

The Director-General of NTAC, Dr Yusuf  Yakub, said this in a statement signed by Mr Nkem Anyata-Lafia, his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity on Wednesday in Abuja.

The former lawmaker said Nigerian workers should be appreciated for  their contributions to national development.

“On May 1 every year, the entire world recognises the central role workers play in harnessing the productive capacities available to different workforces across endeavours, and countries.

“The efforts are to ensure that the global economy is sustained and that the place of man as the centrepiece of global activities is preserved.

“We choose to pause for a day to honour those whose hands fertilise the earth, whose brains birth grand ideas that  rule our world and whose efforts power the wheels of daily living and activities across countries ,homes, professions and the like.

“This year’s May day is no different from the others gone by,” he said.

Yakub added: “It is, however, another opportunity to celebrate our workers, to wish them well, to show that we care and to give them a soothing pat on the back for the days they stay out when others are home.

“For the times they lose sleep when others are in bed and for the efforts they make  daily to ensure that the machine of daily life and living does not grind to a sudden halt!

“Today offers us the rare opportunity to bring to the front burner, issues concerning our workers, their welfare and their general well-being.

“As we join other parts of the world to celebrate May Day as a nation, the celebration offers us the opportunity to, in all honesty.”

“Review issues concerning the Nigerian worker and appreciate the sacrifice and commitment he/she makes to national progress and development.

“I wish to congratulate our leaders and the Nigerian workers on the occasion of the 2024 workers’ day celebration.”