….Governor: We Are Building A Festival Economy for the State

The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu , has lauded the much-anticipated Lagos Shopping Festival (LSF), which was rounded off at the iconic Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, at 4am on Boxing Day Thursday December 26.

The Governor, who was full of praise for the organisers, one of Africa’s leading Public Relations Consulting firms, Chain Reactions Africa Ltd, commended them for giving Lagos State another pillar upon which a solid festival economy is being erected.

Said Sanwo-Olu, “We are gradually building a festival economy for our great State. This idea of a 72-hour shopping festival is another strategic pillar on which the full edifice of a festival economy at Yuletide can rest.”

The Governor noted with satisfaction how thousands of young people were gainfully engaged within the event management and commercial value chain of the Lagos Shopping Festival around design, set-up of the stage set, the sound system, the lighting system, crowd control, the volunteer network, ambience branding, and exhibition booth installation, to mention but a few.

He thanked officials of Lagos Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the security and safety agencies who worked round the clock at the first-of-its-kind festival in Africa, pointing out that the fact that the 72-hour non-stop shopping and entertainment event was concluded without any hitch or medical emergency was a testament to the excellent organisational skills of the organisers and the roles of the State agencies as enablers.

The Governor said this maiden edition was about strategic scaling and optimisation of small businesses, connecting shoppers with Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs).

The Governor also thanked some of the leading brands – Tolaram Group, Guinness Nigeria, Zenith Bank, and First Bank – for rallying corporate sponsorship for the successful hosting of the maiden edition of the festival.

In a remarkable display of community service, renowned health advocate and medical doctor Dr. Chinonso Egemba, popularly known as Aproko Doctor, has illuminated a path toward better healthcare by donating a state-of-the-art 11KW solar power solution powered by the Luminous Rayverter. Installed at the Mother-Child Center of Epe General Hospital, this solution ensures continuous, reliable electricity for critical healthcare services, eliminating disruptions caused by power outages.

Speaking on his impactful initiative, Dr. Egemba, who commands an audience of over 7 million followers across social media platforms, shared his vision:

“This Christmas, I wanted to give back in a way that truly saves lives. The Mother-Child Center plays a vital role in our healthcare system, providing essential care for mothers and newborns. For a project like this, I needed a solution I could trust—one that combines efficiency, durability, and strong after-sales support. Luminous was the natural choice.”

Aproko Doctor, the Luminous team, and hospital officials during the unveiling of the solar power solution.

Dr. Egemba’s decision to choose Luminous reflects his commitment to excellence and innovation in reliable power supply. The Rayverter inverter, designed for the unique demands of the Nigerian power landscape, guarantees round-the-clock energy availability, empowering healthcare workers to focus on saving lives without worrying about power disruptions.

This project underscores Aproko Doctor’s unwavering dedication to improving lives through practical solutions, leveraging technology to address pressing community needs. It also highlights the critical role of reliable solar power in transforming healthcare delivery across Nigeria, a vision shared by Simba Group, distributors of Luminous in Nigeria.

Commenting on the partnership, a spokesperson for Simba remarked: “We are honored that Dr. Egemba chose Luminous for this life-changing project. His commitment to impacting lives aligns perfectly with our mission of powering progress and enabling communities to thrive with reliable energy solutions. The Rayverter inverter is more than just a product—it’s a promise of reliability and innovation.”

Dr. Chinonso Egemba is one of Nigeria’s most prominent health advocates, using his platform to educate, inspire, and drive positive change. With a strong focus on healthcare accessibility and innovation, he continues to lead impactful initiatives that transform lives and strengthen communities.

Internet Fraudsters has hacked into the account of popular social media influencer, Martin Vincent Otse (VeryDarkMan), carting away N180 million dedicated to his Non-Governmental Organization project.

VDM disclosed this in a post on his official TikTok account on Friday.

The social media influencer said he is unaware of how the hackers managed to access the account.

More details later…