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Epe Landfill designed to avoid Olusosun’s shortfalls –Visionscape boss

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As Oba of Lagos praises Visionscape’s international reputation

The Chief Executive Officer of Visionscape Sanitation Solutions, John Irvine has assured Lagosians that the engineered landfill being constructed by the environmental utility company at Epe cannot experience a fire outbreak.

Irvine, was responding to a question posed during an interaction with journalists in the palace of the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwanu Akiolu where he and the top management of Visionscape had gone on a courtesy visit.

The Visionscape boss said there was no need to fear that a fire outbreak can happen at Epe just as it did recently at the Olusosun dumpsite. “It’s (Olusosun fire incident) very unfortunate and we symphatise with the people involved. But just to make the record clear, Epe landfill is a total different super-structure as it is the first engineered landfill in Lagos. The incidence that happened in Olusosun will never happen in Epe because of the safety measures and technology involved in the engineered landfill. What happens in a landfill is that we construct the waste in a certain way that doesn’t allow fire outbreaks to happen because we capture the leaking gas and we take away the leachate,” he said.

Irvine also addressed the concerns of the residents complaining that they are yet to get the waste bins and bags being distributed by Visionscape.

“When the government asked if we could take over the waste in the market, public areas and schools, the brief changed and all the plans to attend to the residential waste has been re-configured, so the vehicles will be here. The services will be here but you have to understand that there’s a lot of waste being generated by entrepreneurs and we will clear that backlog. Now we are embracing Waste Collection Operators (WCOs) who will help in the interim to tackle the daily collection and to allow us take the waste to Epe ,“ he said.

The Oba of Lagos, earlier at the Iga Iduganran palace commended Visionscape Sanitation Solutions over its efforts to fulfil its part in delivering a cleaner Lagos.

The Lagos monarch acknowledged that Visionscape had a good reputation and an international pedigree. The Oba maintained that though he was not an investor in the company, he has decided to give it 100 percent support.

He said the environmental utility company was not out to take the jobs of the PSPs. “I appeal to them; we are not taking their daily bread from them but teach them better how to do it (manage waste).”

Oba Akiolu implored all Lagosians to support Visionscape’s mission to ensure a cleaner Lagos saying, “There’s no successful organisation or initiative without the support of the people.”

He hinted that all traditional rulers in Lagos would meet at a conference in Epe to talk about the future of Lagos later in the month, and would subsequently address all Lagosians in April.

The Oba urged Visionscape to employ more Lagosians and Nigerians, being a multinational organisation operating in Lagos. “Teach them how to catch fish and not just give them fish,” he said.

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Former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, Spends Second Night In EFCC’s Cell Over N1.3 Trillion Alleged Fraud

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Immediate past governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, who was arrested and detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has spent second night in the custody of the anti-graft commission.

 

Okowa is currently being investigated and detained over the alleged diversion of N1.3 trillion.

 

The N1.3 trillion reportedly represents the 13% derivation fund from the federation account between 2015 and 2023.

 

According to sources within the commission, Okowa was invited to the EFCC office in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where he’s subsequently detained by officials.

 

One of the sources stated, “Okowa was at our Port Harcourt office following an invitation from investigators probing the allegations against him. He was then arrested. The commission is investigating him regarding the N1.3 trillion 13% derivation fund from the federation account between 2015 and 2023.

 

“He is also accused of failing to account for the funds, as well as another N40 billion he allegedly claimed was used to acquire shares in UTM Floating Liquefied Natural Gas. He reportedly bought shares worth N40 billion in one of the country’s major banks, representing an 8% equity stake, to support the offshore LNG project. The funds are alleged to have been misappropriated for other purposes.

Investigators are also examining the alleged diversion of funds by the former governor to acquire estates in Abuja and Asaba, Delta State. He is currently being held at the EFCC facility in Port Harcourt.

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Lagos Government Shuts Down Redeemed Church, Celestial Church, Clubs, Event Centres Over Noise Pollution

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The Lagos State government has shut down a branch of Pastor E. A. Adeboye’s Redeemed Christian Church of God, a Celestial church, nightclubs and event centres over noise pollution.

The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, who made this known on Wednesday, said the churches, clubs and event centres were sealed on Tuesday by the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) in the Ogudu, Gbagada, Iyana Ejigbo, Isolo, Ajao Estate, Oshodi, Ilasamaja, and Okota areas of the state.

The sealed establishments include: Redeemed Christian Church of God, Celestial Church of God, OMA Nightclub and Lounge, Lounge & Lodging, Bridge Spot Bar, Okiki Event Center and Hall, Emota Paradise Hotel (Phase 2), CF Hotel & Suites, House 27 Hotel & Suites, Echo Spring Hotel, and Smile T Continental Hotel.

The commissioner in a post on X said, “In a bid to address noise pollution and other environmental violations, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) took action yesterday, closing down several establishments across different parts of the state.

“This enforcement drive, focusing on areas like Ogudu, Gbagada, Iyana Ejigbo, Isolo, Ajao Estate, Oshodi, Ilasamaja, and Okota, is part of LASEPA’s continuous efforts to uphold environmental standards and safeguard public health.

“The affected establishments include Honourable Lounge & Lodging, Redeemed Christian Church of God, Celestial Church of God, OMA Nightclub and Lounge, Bridge Spot Bar, Okiki Event Center and Hall, Emota Paradise Hotel (Phase 2), CF Hotel & Suites, House 27 Hotel & Suites, Echo Spring Hotel, and Smile T Continental Hotel.”

 

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Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja: Tinubu directs flags be flown at half-mast

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President Bola Tinubu has directed that Nigeria’s national flags be flown at half mast for seven days across the country to mourn the passing of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja.

The late Army chief, who was appointed by Tinubu on 19 June 2023, was said to have passed away on Tuesday night after a prolonged illness.

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, in a statement on Wednesday by his office Director of Information & Public Relations, Segun Imohiosen, said the president expressed regret over Lagbaja’s death.

Akume said, “President Bola Tinubu has expressed regret following the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, after a brief illness at the age of 56.

“The President has directed that national flags be flown at half mast throughout the country for seven days in honour of the departed Army chief.

“He profoundly appreciates the services of the departed to the nation and wishes the family the fortitude to bear the great loss.”

Meanwhile, the Ministers of Defence, Mohammed Badaru and Bello Matawalle, have commiserated with the president, the military, and Lagbaja’s family over his death.

In a statement by the Ministry’s spokesperson, Henshaw Ogubike, the ministers described Lagbaja’s death as a great loss to his family, the Army, and the nation at large.

“The passing on to eternal glory shocked us at the Ministry of Defence, as our working relationship with him was commendable; he exhibited the spirit of camaraderie and cooperation with us in the discharge of our mandate.

“The late Chief of Army Staff contributed significantly to internal security operations across Nigeria and also exhibited a high level of professionalism.

“He will be greatly missed by the family, the military, and the nation, as he served the nation with commitment and dedication,” the statement added.

 

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