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Official lauds public leadership, says it is changing for good in Nigeria, Africa

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By Jessica Dogo

The Managing Director of Galaxy Backbone, Prof. Muhammad Abubakar has commended the pace at which public leadership was changing and developing in Nigeria and the African continent.

Abubakar gave the commendation at the International Studies of Public Leadership and Public Service organised by the African Centre for Resource Studies (ACRS), which held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

The theme of the annual submit was: “Unbroken Legacy of Public Leadership and Service: “The Case of Nigeria 2015-2023 and other Countries in Transition”.

He said that the gathering was to explore evidence -based, theoretical ideas , principles and practices of public leadership and public service worldwide and spread them to African countries, while building capacities.

The Galaxy Backbone’s Head of Media, Mr Tasiu Pantami, made this known in a statement on Monday in Abuja.

Abubakar, represented by the Chief of Staff, GBB, Mr Owaicho Igoji said before the partitioning and colonisation of Africa, there existed cultural and leadership attributes that guided and drove development of the continent at its pace.

The MD spoke on the topic: “The Practice of Public Leadership and Decision-Making in Public Service”: ‘The Decision and Reform Initiatives’ (A Guide to Future Generations).

He further said that the partitioning and colonisation led to the tremendous changes that were being witnessed in the continent.

Abubakar commended the ACRS for the initiative, which seeks to focus on providing a guide to future generations through a series of lecture series for of the future generation of young leaders across Africa.

He said: “I am excited to identify with the great work being done by this body of intellectuals in your journey towards enhancing public leadership and governance

“I am deeply drawn by your vision to see the whole of Africa develop the use of its resources and potential to fight poverty and create opportunities for sustainable development.”

Abubakar assured that GBB would continue to support the institute to ensure the attainment of its goals, adding that it was created to provide Information and Communications Technology infrastructure for its citizenry.

“GBB, riding on its mandate of providing ICT, today plays a critical role in ensuring the digital transformation of the nation and in the improvement of economic prosperity,” Abubakar said.

Meanwhile, a Member of House of People’s Representatives, Ethiopia, Mr Almaw Mengist, had a paper presentation on public leadership and public service in Africa, a case of Ethiopia.

He said in spite of the call for privatisation of government services such as water supply, telecommunications, and power supply, these services were still state-owned in Ethiopia.

According to him, in this phase of civil service reform particularly a retrenchment programme was implemented in 1993, duplicative positions were reduced in public administration to achieve efficiency.

He said that the public sector services were not improved much because Ethiopia had a small civil service apparatus as it was with approximately civil servants per 1,000 inhabitants as compared to other African countries.

Mengist said lack of institutional capacity, institutional incompetency and poor structural set up of institutions had limited the scope, speed and quality of the reform implementation. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Bashir Rabe Mani

Politics

Election: SDP senatorial candidate cautions youths against violence, thuggery

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By Salisu Sani-Idris

Ahmed Wadada, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) Senatorial candidate for Nasarawa Western Zone, has cautioned youths against involvement in all forms of electoral violence during the forthcoming general elections.

Wadada made the call while addressing his teeming supporters at Aso/Kodape Ward in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, on Tuesday.

He also enjoined the youths not to allow any desperate groups or politicians to instigate them to disrupt peaceful atmosphere in the state as the preparations for the forthcoming election gathered momentum.

Wadada, who described youths as the most important segment of every society, urged them to use their numerical strength to ensure the actualisation of the desired change in the senatorial district.

The former two-term member of the House of Representatives also admonished the youths to shun thuggery, hate speech and any form of action that could trigger violence.

Wadada said: “My usual appeal to the youths in Nasarawa West Senatorial district and the state in general is that they shouldn’t allow themselves to be use by desperate politicians to cause violence.

” Election is not a war. It’s like a sports and it’s also about dialogue, negotiations and exchange of ideas aimed at improving the living conditions of the ordinary citizens, thereby adding value to the society.”

The SDP chieftain reiterated his commitment to ensure better representation to the people of the district, if given the mandate.

Wadada added: “I represented Kokona, Keffi and Karu Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives from 2003 and 2011 and my representation was felt not only in my constituency, but in the entire Nasarawa and the country at large.

” Therefore, my antecedents speak for me. I have added the needed value to the lives of my people and God willing, if I am giving another mandate, I will not fail my constituents.

“I will redouble efforts in ensuring that my Senatorial dustrict enjoy more dividends of democracy.”

On his part, Rep. Jonathan Gaza, who is seeking reelection enjoined the electorate not to sell their votes.

Gaza also promised to attract more constituency projects, if given the mandate for the third term under the platform of SDP.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Wadada and Gaza led a delegation of their campaign teams and teeming supporters to pay homage to the Etsu of Kodape, Amb. Sabo Fyenu. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Bashir Rabe Mani

Environment

FG seeks innovation, renewed partnerships, to end poor sanitation indices

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By Tosin Kolade.

The Nigerian Government on Monday called for more innovative ideas and partnerships that would help to accelerate progress in scaling up sanitation and hygiene in the country.

This was the focus at the National Task Group on Sanitation (NTGS) meeting, a coalition of stakeholders working in the water and sanitation sector in Abuja.

Minister of Water Resources, Mr Suleiman Adamu, said the role of innovation could not be overlooked, following recommendations from all experts as a necessity to changing poor narratives in the sector.

While commending NTGS members for their tenacity in validating former open defecation communities to become open defecation – free, Adamu however urged them to be steadfast and credible in their efforts.

According to him, efforts are on to introduce the School, Health and Youth Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) programme through their parent ministries so as to scale up sanitation in the country.

Adamu said findings from the WASH Normal Routine mapping showed low progress on defecation-free local government areas.

He said with collective efforts, the negative indices would be reversed, for the overall good of the country.

Mrs Chizoma Opara, National Coordinator, Clean Nigeria Campaign Secretariat, said efforts were on to train information officers on its activities so as to promote awareness for the populace.

Opara said Nasarawa State has shown major progress in its implementation of the Community Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) Plus programme, with 11 local government areas currently being supported.

Dr Jane Bevan, UNICEF Chief of WASH, said there was need for introduction of subsidies for most vulnerable persons in communities, so as to improve their wellbeing.

According to Bevan, this could be introduced during the triggering stages of CLTS processes in the communities.

“We are thinking about introducing subsidies to encourage vulnerable people to build their toilets, we are working to do this through introduction of loans in Bauchi and Oyo states,” she said.

Highlight of the meeting was the introduction of new consultants to work on the development of a National Social and Behavior Change Communication Strategy and a Strategy for Scaling Up Sanitation Market in some states.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that
poor sanitation is costing the country the equivalent of $3 billion annually, or 1.3 per cent of its GDP, in productivity losses, deaths and healthcare expenses.

For Nigeria to be on track to achieve SDG 6, new and innovative sanitation solutions must be provided and a whole sanitation economy developed. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Razak Owolabi

Politics

No PVC, NIN, no membership registration —Zabarkano association

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By Abdul Hassan / Bashir Rabe Mani

The Zabarkano Association of Nigeria says any prospective member who refused to collect his Permanent Voters card (PVC) and National Identification Number (NIN) will not be registered by it.

The National leader of the association, Alhaji Munkaila Hassan-Tela (Jagabna),disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) on Monday in Abuja.

He said: ‘This is part of the plausible measures by the association to ensure the conduct of free, fair and transparent elections as appealed by the Federal Government.

”This invaluable move cannot come at a better time than now when the 2023 general elections are just around the corner.

”To this effect, we are mobilising no fewer than 20million of our members across Nigeria to ensure that they duly collet their PVCs and NINS.

”This is also to ensure that while non of our members is disenfranchising, we also contribute meaningfully contribute to the efficient growth of democracy in the country.”

Hassan-Tela also said that the association was working round the clock to ensure the prevalence of sustainable peace, unity and national cohesion.

In a related development, the National Legal Adviser of the association, Mr Aliyu Ishaq-Lolo said that it was aimed at fostering national unity and harmony, as well as the prosperity of the members.

”The association was formed in 1986 basically to create more awareness among its
members and non-members alike about the need for peaceful co-existence, tolerance, industry and productivity.

”On one hand and the need to promote unity, progress and development of their members
and the environments in which they find themselves.

”It is also to preserve the rich Zarma/Zabarmawa socio-cultural, educational, religious and linguistic values from extinction.

”This is with the ultimate mission and vision of making their motherland, Nigeria one of the greatest nation states in human history.”

Ishaq-Lolo, who is also the Legal Adviser to the Office of Senior Special Assistant to the President on SDGs ( OSSAP-SDGs) said that the association was also building bridges of unity and giving all the members a sense of belonging. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Bashir Rabe Mani

Features

8th AFRIMA: Nigeria at forefront of excellence

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By Taiye Olayemi, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)

Nigeria continues to enjoy victory and international attention as young creatives continue to spring up in the entertainment industry which has accounted for the country’s ability to sustain victory in various entertainment-related award platforms.

This was the story from the just concluded 8th All-Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), tagged: ‘The Teranga Edition’, held Jan.15 at the 15,000 capacity Dakar Arena, in Dakar, Senegal.

The voting period for the awards began on Sept. 25, 2022 and ended Jan. 13.

The voting procedure and results were reviewed and collated by an international auditor of great repute, Pricewaterhousecoopers (PwC) – auditors of the Oscars.

The award night had superstars across the African continent clinch trophies and Nigerian artistes were seen to be the most successful on the african soil.

Burna Boy, known as Nigeria’s surprise success story, bagged the album of the year award as well as the artiste of the year 2022 award.

With his fusion of dancehall, raggae, afrobeat and pop, Burna Boy has emerged as one of Nigeria’s fastest-rising stars.

Also, for the African fans favourite category, Oxlade emerged winner and for the best African video, T.G Omori, also from Nigeria, clinched the award.

Nigerian Afrobeats singer and songwriter, Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as “Asake” won the African breakout artiste of the year.

The artiste who coined his stage name trying to pay homage to his mother whose first name is Asake, has been able to put Nigeria on the entertainment global stage with his inspirational music which will remain evergreen due to the morals embedded in his music.

Tiwa Savage at the 8th AFRIMA, “Teranga edition” in Dakar, Senegal

The icon of Nigerian pop music and culture, David Adeleke, popularly known as “Davido”, won big during the award night as he won the best African collaborations and best artiste duo or group in African Electro, along with a South African rapper, Focalistic.

Davido also emerged winner for the best male artiste in African inspirational music as he featured the Sunday Service Choir in the music, “Stand Strong”.

He emerged winner alongside Adekunle Gold as best artistes duo or group in African pop.

Adekunle Gold also won the best artiste duo or group in African contemporary.

Omah Lay clinched the award of the best artiste duo or group in African RnB and Soul while Nigerian alternative/Pop Rock artiste, Clayrocksu, won the award as the best artiste duo or group in African Rock.

Also, the biggest and most influencial African artiste of all time, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as “Wizkid”, bagged the award for the best male artiste in West Africa.

Similarly, Nigerian platinum record producer, disk Jockey and Songwriter, Oluwaseyi Akerele, popularly known as “Shizzi”, won the award for the producer of the year 2022.

Nigerian highlife band, “The Cavemen”, got the award as best African band duo or group featuring Made Kuti in one of their tracks.

Nigeria’s Tems and Marvel won the award for the best soundtrack in movies, series and documentaries.

As Nigerian musicians continue to blaze the trail in projecting the nation positively, it is important that they are encouraged through certain incentives.

This can be in form of subsidising the rate for government owned properties which they intend to use for their concerts, it can be either subsidised or given free of charge.

Taking a look at the other countries that won during AFRIMA, Côte d’Ivoire’s Didi B won for song of the year award in his music “Tala”, while Iba One from Mali won the songwriter of the year 2022.

Northern African mavericks at main awards ceremony for the 8th AFRIMA in Senegal

Marwan Moussa from Egypt bagged the award for the best African rapper or lyricist, as well as the best artiste duo o group in African Hip-Hop.

Faouzia from Morocco won the best African famale act in diaspora.

For the best female artiste in African inspirational music, Irene Roberts from Tanzania won, while Ethiopia’s Teddy Afoo got the award for the best artiste duo or group in African Raggae, Ragga and dancehall music.

Gutu Abera from Ethiopia emerged winner of the best artiste duo or group in African Jazz and Azaya from Guinea won the award for the best duo or group in African traditional music.

Ans-T Crazy, also from Guinea got the award for the best artiste duo or group in African dance or choreography while Anitta from Brazil bagged the award for the best global act.

AFRIMA also looked into winners from the four African regions , this had Kassmasse from Ethiopia emerge winner as the best male artiste in Eastern Africa while Muthaka won the female category.

For the central Africa region, Fally Ipupa from the Democratic Republic of Congo won the award for the best male artiste and Vernyuy Tina from Cameroon got the female category.

A.L.A. from Tunisia bagged the award for the best male artiste in Northern Africa while Faouzia from Morocco won the female category

From Southern Africa, Winky D from Zimbabwe got the award for the best male artiste and Makhadzi won the female category.

While Nigerian Wizkid bagged the best male artiste in Western Africa, Josey from Côte d’Ivoire won the female category.

In the non-voting category, the International Executive Committee bestowed the “Legend Award” for the 8th AFRIMA to three iconic Senegalese veterans including Youssou N’dour, Baaba Maal, and Ismail Lo.

In all sense of fun, Dakar remains a city to visit in the West African region.

It is a sane city with the observation of the Senegalese residents living peacefully and hospitable with visitors.

The city is endowed with numerous beaches as it sits on the Atlantic ocean. (NANFeatures)

**If used, please credit the writer and the News Agency of Nigeria.

General News

Presidents of Sierra Leone, Rwanda, Senegal commiserate with AfDB president over mother’s death

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By Cecilia Ijuo

The Presidents of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio, Rwanda, Paul Kagame and Senegal, Macky Sall  have commiserated with Dr Akinwumi Adesina over his mother’s death.
The heads of government expressed their condolences in separate letters to Adesina, the President of African Development Bank (AfDB) over the loss of his mother, Mrs Eunice Adesina.
The late Mrs Adesina died on Dec. 22, 2022 at the age of 92.
The Sierra Leone president in his letter said the death of Mrs Adesina was a huge loss to her family and community.
“Only a heart that loves knows the sorrow of parting.
“A mother’s love is unconditional and precious and grief is the last act of love we have to give to those we love.’’
According to him, Mrs Adesina lived a remarkable life of unwavering faith in God as well as steadfast devotion to her family and friends.
He said the deceased also offered selfless service to humanity and was a gift to everyone who encountered her.
Bio while also commiserating with other members of her family, urged them to take solace in the fact that the deceased lived a fulfilled life as a Christian.
He said it was a moment for the bereaved to rejoice in the fact that they would one day meet with the deceased.
Bio prayed God to grant Mrs Adesina a merciful judgment.
The president of Rwanda, Kagame said a mother’s love for her children was the ultimate symbol of sacrifice, resilience and commitment.
Kagame said Mrs Adesina’s kind heart, dedication and commitment would continue to be a source of inspiration to so many.
The Senegalese President Sall, said he received the news of the passing of Mrs Adesina with a heavy heart.
He said the deceased was a woman of outstanding character and would be greatly missed.
While condoling with Adesina and other family members, the president prayed God to grant the deceased eternal rest. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Ese E. Eniola Williams

Metro

Minister reiterates FG’s commitment to efficient freight forwarding system

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By Lucy Ogalue

Minister of State for Transportation, Prince Ademola Adegoroy, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s resolve to entrench effective and efficient freight forwarding system in the country.

Adegoroye said this in a statement by his Director of Press and Public Relations, Mr Henshaw Ogubike, on Sunday in Abuja.

The minister stated this at the commissioning of the Kano Zonal Office of the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN) in Kano.

Adegoroye said the construction and commissioning of the CRFFN’s office was in furtherance of Federal Government’s vision and determination to establish a smooth operating freight forwarding system in the country.
He said it was also aimed at expanding the participation of littoral and non littoral states in maritime and general logistics.
“The need to promote professionalism, entrench global best practices and develop the capacity of freight forwarding practitioners cannot be over-emphasised.
”Hence the policy of having zonal offices in the six geopolitical zones of the country”, Adegoroye said.
The minister enumerated the anticipated benefits and impact of the CRFFN’s zonal office, expressing optimism that the new office would further encourage safe, timely, sustainable and environmentally friendly movement of cargoes, using the road and rail modes.
According to the minister, the office will aid revenue generation for the government through its collection of Practioners Operating Fee (POF).
“It will also help in expanding the list of certified freight forwarding professionals whose impact will be felt all over the country and beyond,” he added.
Adegoroye solicited the cooperation and support of the Kano State Government and other states in the zone for the CRFFN in all areas as may be required from time to time.
Also at the occasion, the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Magdalene Ajani, said it was imperative to establish CRFFN’s Zonal offices across the country.
According to her, the offices will ensure effective and efficient regulation and promotion of freight forwarding in the nation.
The Registrar of CRFFN, Mr Sam Nwakohu said the construction of the Kano Zonal Office was informed by the need to bring the Council closer to the grassroots.
Nwakohu said the CRFFN would not renege on its mandate of ensuring professionalism, promoting freight logistics efficiency, and improving Nigeria’s ranking on the logistics performance index.
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano, represented by the Special Adviser on State Affairs, Murtala Dandawaki, expressed the readiness of the state government to support the CRFFN
He urgerd the council to take advantage of the state’s vast human and material resources.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)reports that Freight forwarding is the coordination and shipment of goods from one place to another through a single or multiple carriers such as air, marine, rail or highway.
The CRFFN was established by the CRFFN Act No. 16, 2007 with the responsibility to, amongst others, regulate and control the practice of freight forwarding in Nigeria.
It also aims at promoting the highest standards of competence, practice and conduct among members of the profession.
The CRFFN’s Kano zonal office is to oversee the council’s affairs in all the 19 Northern States and ensure a strong presence of the Council in that region. (NAN)

Edited by Yakubu Uba/Idris Abdulrahman

Science & Tech

NIGCOMSAT partners Hydorpolis Free Trade Zone on business interests

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By Olasunkanmi Onifade

Nigeria Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Limited is collaborating with Hydropolis Free Trade Zone with the view to exploring areas of business interest.
This is contained in a statement signed by the General Manager , Corporate Affairs and Special Project of NIGCOMSAT, Dr Adamu Idris on Sunday in Abuja.
He said the management of Hydropolis Free Trade Zone, a subsidiary of Mainstream Energy Solutions planned to generate a world-class business hub in the country.
“The Free Trade Zone sits on more than 2000 hectares of land, located at Amfani, in New Bussa Local Government Area of Niger, after the famous Kainji Dam.
” It is expected to accommodate a smart city, cargo airport, car race (Formula 1) race track, etc.,” Idris said.
He said the proposed collaboration with NIGCOMSAT Ltd was for the deployment of full broadband services for the proposed smart city.
The Managing Director, NIGCOMSAT Ltd, Mr Tukur Lawal, expressed its readiness to provide the necessary services needed for the city.
He described the gesture as the ‘Game Changer’ for NIGCOMSAT Ltd.
Lawal said that with such massive project, NIGCOMSAT doors were opened for discussions on areas of mutual benefits.
Earlier, the Managing Director, Hydropolis Free Trade Zone, Dr Abdulmalik Ndagi, said that the visit was to seek collaborations for internet broadband services for the smart city.
“NIGCOMSAT Ltd has requested for a formal proposal which Hydropolis agreed to provide before setting a technical committee to discuss the takeoff of business transaction.
” Hydropolis has also invited NIGCOMSAT Ltd to visit the project site in due course,” he said. (NAN) (www.nannewd.ng)

Edited by Bashir Rabe Mani

Politics

Association seeks establishment of a National Minority Tribes Devt. Commission

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By Abdul Hassan / Bashir Rabe Mani

The Zabarkano Association of Nigeria has called for the establishment of a National Minority Tribes Development Commission (NMTDC).

“To this effect, we are urging that lets an executive bill be sent to the National Assembly for the immediate establishment of the proposed commission.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)reports that the National President of the association, Alhaji Isa Sahabi-Bankanu made the call on Saturday in Abuja at the inauguration of its national and state executives.

NAN also reports that the association is the umbrella of all
Zarma/Zabarmawa associations in the country.

Zarma is one of the most languages in Kebbi, Sokoto, Zamfara and Niger States.

Isa-Bankanu said:”The proposed commission will help to preserve the national heritage of the country and foster sustainable harmony.

“It will also bolster national unity, cement the relationships between the various ethnic groups and boost socio-economic prosperity of Nigeria.”

Isa-Bankanu also commended the efforts of the Federal Government under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari and the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III in keeping Nigeria as an indivisible nation.

He said that the association was formed 17 years ago to unite the Zabarma people and emble meaningfully contribute their quota to national development.

Isa-Bankanu urged the members of the association to united and work for its progress and facilitating peace and unity of Nigeria.

Also speaking, the Secretary General of the association, Dr Lawwal Sani-Kasgada said:”We are people that have been coexisting peacefully with our fellow citizens.

“The need for this association and the need for us to support the democratic values of our dear nation cannot come at a better time than now,”he said.

The Guest Speaker, Mr Aliyu Ishaq-Lolo urged the new leaders to build bridges of unity and give all the members a sense of belonging.

Ishaq-Lolo, who is also the Senior Special Assistant to the President on SDGs said: “All hands must be on deck to ensure peace of love and patriotism.”

The Traditional Ruler of the Zabarma people in Abuja, Alhaji Aminu Maizinari described the members of the association as peace loving, industrious and patriotic.

The national leader of the association (Jagaban), Alhaji Murtala
Hassan-Tela cautioned the members against involvement in criminal activities and any untoward activity.

NAN further reports that the event was attended by delegates from the 36 States and FCT, as well as Canada, Belgium, Sudan, Niger Republic, Ghana, Chad and Saudi Arabia, among others.(NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Bashir Rabe Mani

Culture & Tourism

ICOMOS expresses displeasure over demolition of TBS gate

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By Taiye Olayemi

The Nigerian National Committee of the International Council on Museums and Sites (ICOMOS Nigeria), has expressed displeasure over the demolition of the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) gate in Onikan, Lagos.

Mr Aliyu Abdu, President, ICOMOS Nigeria, in a statement on Friday said the tourist site remains an historical monument that should not be tampered with.

Abdu said ICOMOS is the organisation that seeks to advance the sustainable conservation of cultural heritage sites in Nigeria in line with global best practices.

“It is surprising to see that the Lagos State Government who recognised and listed TBS as an important state monument has  allowed this to happen under its watch.

“It is disheartening that such a negative activity could take place in day light without fear of any consequences,” he said.

Abdu referred to the Lagos State law of listed sites for preservation enacted by the state House of Assembly in 2011.

”It states that as from the commencement of this law, no property, site or monument location to which this law applies as a monument site under grade I, II, and III shall be altered demolished or improved upon as is necessary owing to normal wear and tear or minor repairs without the prior issuance of listed site consent of the governor in accordance with the provision of this law.

“Any alteration to any listed site shall take into consideration the character and special interest of the site,” he said.

According to him, the site is  a rectangular 3.9615 hectares ceremonial ground originally called “Race Course” in Lagos Island, where the Union Jack was lowered to mark Nigeria’s independence in 1960.

He said that subsequently the site had hosted the inauguration of the governors of the state.

“This monument undoubtedly habours attributes that demonstrates historical, architectural and artistic values of the TBS, worthy of preservation, promotion and transmission.

“Therefore, ICOMOS-Nigeria stands by the National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM), in its statutory mandate to enlist, protect and preserve the important national monuments and heritage in the country.

“We urge NCMM  to deal with this matter swiftly and decisively, particularly as TBS is proposed for enlistment as a national monument.

“We further call on the NCMM to be proactive in protecting and preserving other monuments proposed for enlistment,” he said.

He also  called on local communities, professional urban planning agencies, organisations and other cultural heritage and conservation groups to take interest, join hands with government agencies in protecting monuments and heritage sites within their localities.

“ICOMOS-Nigeria is ready to partner with all stakeholders to protect and preserve important monuments across the country,” he said.

Meanwhile, Prof. Abba Tijani, Director-General, NCMM, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the TBS had yet to be listed as a national monument.
“We have waded into the demolition of the gate, we have spoken with the management of TBS and they have expressed their innocence and promised to stop everything they are doing there,” Tijani said. (NAN) (nannews.ng)

Edited by Folasade Adeniran

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