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Dapo Lam salutes 3SC players

Oyo State sports commissioner Dapo Lam Adesina has tasked 3SC to win the league and play international football next year.

"You promised to win the league and make a continental ticket last season, but you failed to accomplish it despite our motivation for you,” Dapo Lam told the players.

"We must lift a trophy this season because we are tired of staying at home and not travelling to Mozambique or Tunisia and you know what this means.

“No more Father Christmas because we have been treating you fine since August 2011, when we came on board but you have not repaid us and we are not happy about this.

“Though you are doing well, that is not enough, you have to turn around the club by ensuring we play international football next year. We have the players to do this.”

He further challenged the Shooting Stars.

"Win us continental or league and see what we will do for you, that is what we expect from you. If you finish well, we will do what will surprise you, what has never happened in the history of the team, you will receive. I promise you that.”

Shooting Stars open their 2012/2013 season campaign on Sunday at home to Gombe United.

Rap natural is an art, while gospel is neutral-provabs

Let us into your background?

My name is AINA OLA OLUWASANMI. I’m known as PROVABS.I grew in Lagos state. My dad is from Ondo state, while my mom is from Ghana.  Am a confirm Yoruba boy. I schooled on Cross River state, for my secondary school. I’m schooling at LASU, for the moment. I’m studying Industrial Relation. I‘ll be rounding up very soon.

Do you plan to take up career, after your graduation?

Well, I’m studying something related to management, so I will likely delve into the entertainment side of it. I love entertainment. I see a lot of things that could be done in the entertainment industry.

What gives you that creativity to sing?

I can’t really say, but it just believes that it inborn. I just do more to what I have already.

What are the challenges you face as an upcoming artiste?

Well, I would say the finance aspect and relationship part of it. The established artistes should to appreciate the talents and gifts that are in us. They should help us to be ourselves and work better.

You are a gospel artiste; does that mean that you can’t sing any other song except gospel song?

No I won’t, I can address issues. The issue is that I started rap in a gospel way, so that I can reach out to my fans out there. Don’t get me wrong, I’m from a point of view whereby God is not only interested in the way you worship him, he is also interested in our everyday activity. It’s time we make it a way of life. I think Christianity is the better way to do things, and not the other way round. That’s my own opinion. He has blessed me in so many ways.

Where do you draw your inspirations from?

I get my inspiration from God, which is the first person I draw my inspiration from. Because there is sometimes, man can’t be there for you, but he will always be there. Its either two things that is, if you want to get inspiration from him, either you believe in him or not, the choice is yours. He is a major inspiration to me. Moreover I’m surrounded with great minds, that even if I don’t fall, I learn from their mistakes

Since you started singing, where has this taken you?

So many places, I will start with my fatherland, which is Nigeria. I also went to South Africa, Namibia to perform and since then I have being getting phone calls and messages, which are really appreciating to me. It is a platform that was given to me, b y One Management, which is owned by Emen Ime I can only say that God blesses her more and more.

How do you come in contact with one management?

It all happened four years ago, I went to perform at the British Council, they were holding an event tagged “words and poetry”.  I was there with a very open mind, and I did my stuff, with people who were better than me. Luckily, Emen was among those that handled the event. She met with me after the show, and told me that I will go places with my talents. Since then, I have never had a cause to look back. It’s being great.

Can you tell us any happiest moment in your career?

It was a show I went to do a show in UNILAG; Bouqui was the one who organized it. To me it was an honor to be gracing the stage with people that I always watch on television, while growing up.

Do you have a record yet?

Let me put it this way, I have a record in 2009, it was just something that I did by myself. But last year I had n album, which is titled MIND THE GAP. The “GAP” means, Gospel According to Provabs. It was the limited edition; I’m now working on the street version of it. It will be dropped by April, this year. The limited edition was put together for my fans that have being waiting.

The street version of your album, how many artistes are going to be in it?

A lot of artistes like;  Wizkid, Vigil Larry, IBK Social boy, Protex, Praiz. It is going to be packed fully for my fans.

Why gospel rap?

Rap natural is an art, while gospel is neutral. People are very neutral about it, they are either in the world or they are not in the world.  One needs to know what he or she is doing to attain such goals. That was how I stuck with gospel rap. It is one of the ways Gospel is accepted out there.

What have kept you going?

I believe in what I’m doing. I know what I want, am focus and determine in getting to my goals I have set aside for myself and I’m always on the right track.

Where do you see yourself in the next four to five years?

Well I see myself going around the world, more albums; see myself reaching out to a lot of people through my music.  I’m not really so interested in the accolades or awards, but I know if I do a good job, people will appreciated me a lot

Do you have any advice for upcoming acts?

There is nothing than you being focus on what you aim to get, don’t get sidetrack for some that will not add any value to what you want. They should also endeavor to put God first in whatever they are doing; they should also work hard and never give up.

I don’t see myself doing a Collabo with an artiste who does not follow God way- OMO OBA ORUN

Let’s get to meet you?

I go by the name Olalekan Olaitan Ogunyinka. My stage name is OMO OBA ORUN. I’m married to Adebola ogunyinka. We are blessed with two lovely kids. I finished from the federal polytechnic Ilawa. I read marketing, after that I joined a professional institution, that’s deal with advertising, which happens to be a newspaper. I have being in the media for seven and the half years. I was the assistant manager in the advert department, and since then, I have being grateful to God almighty.

When did you start music professionally?

I immediately started my music career, after my National Youth Service (NYSC), when I got back to Lagos, in the year 2002. While I was doing my NYSC, in the north, sometimes, I come to Lagos, to perform shows.

How did you start your band?

That was in the year 1998, or so, I was still a student, when I started my band. I have performed for so many people.

Since you are into music, why didn’t you study arts or music?

I have flair for marketing, while music, I thought to myself why don’t I use the talent God gave me. I was doing marketing full time, while i was doing music part time, because it was my passion. I was like let me do what I want to do.

Did you go for any training for you to be a musician?

Well, I was in the choir, before I moved to the Band. I have been in the choir for three years. I play some of the equipment in the church.

Which band was that?

It was called GLORIOUS BAND, and then I was in ND1.

At one point of your life did you decided to leave marketing and face music?

In 2007, I have discovered that the band has gotten to a stage it has to move forward. It was clashing with my job as a marketer. I thought t myself, now the band is having shows to perform, and I had a job on the same day.  Since then, I have being working out a way for that. I decided to let go of that and unfortunately, the company I worked with was having issues. I decided to back out, and with God on my side, I don’t have any cause to regret that decision.

When you left marketing for music, what was your wife reaction?

My wife actually knew that music was taking my time, apart from the job and we have being living together. She understands my decision.  People see musicians as those that are not serious; it all boils down to how you handle it. I see this as professional job, not something you just wake up and do. It’s not everybody calling. I’m a professional musician. The experience I got from my marketing job, has distinguished me from other artiste.

When you quit marketing, didn’t it cross your mind that you would be competing with the likes of Yinka Ayefele?

I have this belief in life that, what we call competition is just like marketing. Wherever you find yourself, what you need to aspire is to make yourself better. This music of a thing is very wide, if you can plan, package, and work it well, you will fit in a place that will suit you best. Once you are being known, some people in the A class will come to your event. I have played for Gold link Insurance, corporate functions of some hospitals, banks and a lot of them.

You seem to have a lot of corporate clients, would you say your experience into marketing is giving you an edge?

I would say yes, because anytime I see some of my former colleagues, they are surprised at what I’m doing. My meeting in the corporate world was not a joke. I guess it has helped me in becoming whom am I today.

So if you look back, dumping your marketing executive career for music you don’t regret?

Like I said earlier, I don’t regret it, not even for a day. Its one of the best major decision I have taken in my life. I can remember vividly, when I told my pastor that I would leave the job, he congratulated me. It was like I was free, it was then I understood what my pastor said to me. There was no more asking about how much I would bring from my salary. Leaving the job, gave me time to think some things down on my own and it has given me opportunity to stay with my family.

How often does the job come?

At times we do it on Monday, Wednesday etc. its being splendid. Its not only during weekends, I could work during the week. The pay has being forthcoming. In this business you are not the only stake holders in the job, others people are there, its left for you to build yourself in other to achieve what you aim at. At the end what gets to you, should be able to get whatever you want.

How many albums have you release?

I have released about three albums in the market. There is a new one I’m currently working on it and it is titled New Wine. It has about three tracks on it.

Do you compose your songs all by yourself?

What I do is that, I mix them all. I compose my music by myself, and those church songs I add them up to what I already have on ground.

As an artiste, what inspires you?

It has to be God Almighty. There is nobody that can give you the inspiration you need. There is nothing he can’t do.

Where would one place your kind of gospel songs?

I would say my kind of gospel is corporate gospel. It is not like juju music.

Most gospel artiste of nowadays, when they release and music to the market, especially the audio cassette, you will notice that the side A contains gospel, while the side B contains them appreciating some people, is that how your music is?

Well, I won’t say that I don’t do that, I do that some times. One has to appreciate the people behind you. It’s not wrong.

What you are saying s that it is not wrong to praise man and at the same time praise humans?

No, don’t get me wrong. There is no wrong in appreciating those who are useful to ones life.

There is so much condemnation of our gospel artiste, especially the female, with the way they dress, and also having collaboration with a non gospel artiste. Is this right?

Well for me, I can’t do that. That is doing collaboration with a non gospel artiste. When you know where you are coming from, you won’t delve out of what you already know you are going. I have my foundation in church, everything that is outside of the scripture I don’t do it as a Christian. Whatever song that is outside the inspiration of God, I can’t collaborate with the artiste.

So, you don’t cant do a Collabo with someone who does not get inspiration from God?

You see gospel artistes have a way of singing their songs, so I don’t see myself doing a Collabo with an artiste like that.

So, you don’t cant do a Collabo with someone who does not get inspiration from God?You see gospel artistes have a way of singing their songs, so I don’t see myself doing a Collabo with an artiste like that.

How did you come about the name OMO OBA ORUN?

Actually when we attend fellowship, when we pray, i call God Oba Orun, that was far back 1994/1995. So the president of my fellowship got to discover that I always mention that name, and from there he started calling me Omo Oba Orun.

Residents of Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye Commends local government chairman

Commercial bike riders at Shyllon Street, sub area of palm grove area in Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye local government, in Lagos state has commended the local government chairman for coming to their aid, concerning the bad road, which was repaired.

Speaking to some the bike riders, most of them did not believe that such a thing could be done, as they believed that once you cry to them for help, they don’t do the job immediately, but are surprised by the work the chairman has done.

According to Idris Wahab, he said that “when I resume working on Friday, I was surprised at what I saw; some men were busy repairing the road. It’s a thing of joy to me because, the way I spent money to repair my bike (Okada), will reduce to an extent”. He noted.

Also speaking was John Meniwa, who said “I’m happy that they remembered the road, because this road has been in a bad shape, during the raining season, it always the worst”, but now with the road done I can see that the flood will not be a thing to worry about”. He said

He also urged the local government chairman to extend their good works to other areas, which need to be repair. “I want to use this medium, to appeal to the chairman; it is not only this road that was needed to be repaired, but others too need urgent repair”; it will be great if it will be done”. He added.

Some residents who spoke to inside Lagos, said that what the local chairman did was a great way of showing to them, that he still have them in mind, but urged him to carry out more work, because some area in the local government needs to be done, especially drainages.

One of the resident of the area, Jimoh Abubakar, said “ what they did was a sign that  good things were set to come, but it should be extend to other areas of the local government”, the street will be free of flood, when it rains, but others streets in the area may not get the same benefits”.

He however pleaded with the local government chairman Mr. Yemi Alli, to come to the aid of the people living in the area.

President’s Pardon of Alamieyeseigha an Abuse of State Power- CSNAC

A member of Civil Society Network against Corruption (CSNAC) has expressed great sense of disappointment over the presidential pardon granted to the convicted former Governor of Bayelsa state Mr. Diepreye Alamieyeseigha.

According to the Group, chairman, Olanrewaju suraju he said that The granting of a pardon to Mr. Alamieyeseigha is nothing short of the presidents insensitivity to the plight of Nigerians who suffer everyday the consequences of the corrupt actions of its leaders.

“Though, the 1999 constitution under sec.175 (1) confers on the president the power to grant pardon to any person convicted of any offence created by an act of the National Assembly, but our country has lost over $380 billion dollars to graft between1960 to 1999”.  “This is the same country that 60% of these citizens leave on less than a dollar a day”. He said.

He also added that “We verily believe that the president’s pardon of Alamieyeseigha was done on personal grounds, with the president publicly acknowledging the ex-governor as his political benefactor”  “Others included in the pardon are mere smoke-screen to achieve the ultimate objective of the President”.

He continued that, “this act therefore is tantamount to an abuse of power, and contravenes sec.15 (5) of the constitution which provides that the state shall abolish all corrupt practices and abuse of power”. He added

He further said that “ with this singular act, the administration of President Good luck Jonathan has confirm his government's purported fight against corruption to be nothing but a ruse”.  “this and many other actions of the President sends only one clear message to all public officials high and low, "corruption and abuse of office is the fundamental objective and directive principle of policy" of this government”. He noted

Residents laments deteriorating state of the Powerline road in Sango Ota.

“Our government have abandoned us”,and why is it that its during election that they make empty promises that will not be fulfilled?asked by a commercial motorcyclist who was lamenting on the deteriorating state of the Powerline road in Sango Ota.

He narrated his experience on the road which was usually a “shortcut”from Powerline to Adalemo which is now an abandoned road,they face harrowing experience on a daily basis due to  the failure of government to provide them with basic infrastructure.For him,all the praises showered on the Government of Ogun state is not worth it,as far as he is concerned,the government is not performing to his expectation.

Motorists who pass through Adalemo to Ijoko road before now sees the road now as a death trap and a no-go area,the “once upon a time”good road has now been abandoned because it is not motorable again.Also affected are small cars whose end results for their owners who dare the road are indiscriminate visits to mechanic village and incurring unnecessary expenses.

A resident of Powerline Sango Ota said that living in the suburb areas should be a thing of greater expectation and joy because it helps to decongest the metropolis in Nigeria today,but the roads leading to suburbs are now in deplorable conditions.He explained that if the road is repaired,it will be easy and stress-free for both motorists and motorcyclist,and will also boost commercial activities in the area.He appeals to the Ogun State government to come to their behalf and find a lasting solution to the road,and also said that Landlords should also not depend on government for everything but should at all times make attempt to do things before the government intervenes.

 

Former member of kush, opens ONE MANAGEMENT OPENS NEW OFFICE AND AUDIO VISUAL FACILITY

 

It was a star studded event as One management a leading entertainment outfit run by Emem Ema of hit group, KUSH opened its new office facility and state of the art audio and video recording facility ‘The Cave’ at Dolphin Estate, Ikoyi.

 

Celebrities presenting both music and film were in attendance,  These included the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of UNILAG - Professor Duro Oni, Tajudeen Adepetu – owner of Consolidated Media Associates (Sound City), Mr. Emeka Mba, former DG Film and Video Censors Board, Veteran Actors Olu Jacobs and Ajoke Silva, Honorable Enobong Uwah, commissioner for environment Akwa Ibom State, Dr. Chidi Okpaluba ,GM/CEO Quartermaster Nigeria Ltd., TY Bello, Audu Maikori, the Chocolate-City Group boss, Bimbo Akintola, Ireti Doyle, Najite Dede, Owen Gee, Timi Dakolo, Koffi, Efa, Bayo Omisore, Nollywood Producer Charles Novia, Ace Script Writer-Tunde Babalola, Mr. Makin Soyinka, Former Director- Lagos Film Office, Lekan Abdul MD/CEO of Cleanserve Energy, Ayoola Sadare of Inspiro productions (the NAIJAZZ producers)  Ojoma Ochai of British Council, Raufu Ladipo – President General of the Footballers Supporters Club Of Nigeria, Yinka Adewole of Bond Energy, T-Joe a major music marketer and distributor, Expatriates and Celebrated designer Uche Nnaji and Omena Daniels of OUCH amongst others.

 

The tour of the ‘The Cave’ was later embarked on with guests commending and commenting on the state-of-the-Art facility which boast the following, a fully functional recording studio which runs on pro-tools 10 and Cubase 7 with the latest universal audio sound card and AKG Grammy award winning producer-endorsed microphone; while the video recording suite runs on the creative suite 6, the latest version of final cut pro and is a fully functional (non-linear editing suite and animation design studio. Cameras include The RED series for 35mm for film making.

All the one management clients were present these included Ebisan, Wizboyy, Provabs, Joseph Benjamin, Kemi Lala, Dipp and Styl-plus supported by the One Management resource team who run the day to day business of the one stop media and entertainment solutions company.

 

 

 

 

 

interview with Emem, former member of Kush

How did you come about 1 management?

We have been into the business for long time, but then we only manage artistes, manage events, before, we decided to take it to a next level, which is about production, creative concept, career development and the rest. All this is still under management. What is left for us is that they should patronize us.

Can you tell us the events you have managed?

We did a couple, which are:  This day newspaper music Festival, sound city music Video awards, Hip Hop awards. We also did some work with British council, LLNG and some movies too, like Figurine, Tango with me and many more. It’s being interesting.  It’s all part of moving the entertainment industry.

Can we have some names on your management?

We have Joseph Benjamin, Ebisan, Dipp, Styl Plus, wizboy, kemi Lala and Provabs. We still hope to have more artistes on our management.

What is the relationship like?

We simply manage their career and keep them on board. We make sure that people out there appreciate their work and talent in so many ways. Their albums, will be decided by the management who and who it will be distributed to, who they should sign on to, and what part of production they should be part of.

You don’t really have much establish artiste, why?

One has to start from somewhere; we have to mix the established and the young ones in the industry. We like to grow talents, organically. Let me say this, before now, nobody knew about Ebisan, two –three years ago, but now she is well known, we organically developed her to this stage. Her music is being accepted and it’s making waves. Our artists have the potentials and talents. 

How was it like to have a place like this?

I will say it is a new level for me. There is a huge responsibility on us right now. We have to be more vigilant, more security wise and careful in whatever we do.

Tell us how you started with this concept?

Well we started on my mom dinning table in the sitting room, then we were also in Victoria Island, at the back of Globacom and now we are here in Dolphin Estate. We needed a place that where people we have to stay and be creative without any disruption. We want our artiste to work in a safe and conducive environment, so that the inspiration they get will not stop flowing. We don’t want a situation where by, the artistes will be in a hurry, when recording, because of electricity. We created an atmosphere where they can actually realize their potentials’.

How do you cope with your artistes?

That’s why we are called management. We try as much as possible to understand each other; it’s like being in a relationship, when you have to understand your partners in order for the relationship to flow.

What has kept you going?

I would say the challenges and the fantastic talents we have, that have kept me going. When we started, we didn’t think about all this, but now we have to keep going. We have many people who had been supportive over the years and still are. My mom and sister are very supportive, they are number one. I think it will fall short of your imagination, the type of videos we will be shooting. We have a lot of talents that are great. Every artiste has to have a management, a face that will represent them. With every new client we learn new lessons.

Can you tell us what is inside of the building?

We have a standard recording studio, non liner and editing suite, we have quality cameras that is being used in the movie world. We also have the best editors and engineer at the moment. I will leave the rest for those who are interested to come and see by themselves. In a couple of months, we will bring Grammy award winning producers to the country and work with them. The word is out there already, we are ready as ever.

You were formally a lawyer, how do you handle situation, whereby artistes fall apart in one or two years, into the management relationship?

Like I said earlier, It’s like any other relationship, but we have a water tight contract, Joseph Benjamin has been with us for about 2-3 years, while Ebisan has being with us for four years, Provabs has being with us from inception. There must be a reason all these artistes are with us. When the time is right to move on, they will. The Lawyer side of me is always on, when we are negotiating or endorsing for our client.

This building would have cost a lot of money; can you tell us the exact amount?

Laughs………. I don’t want to under estimate or over estimate. We work for this every day. Lets me say it cost us a huge amount of money. The main thing is that we build a place, where people can come up to and have a swell time, while doing their work.

Tell your stint with KUSH, back then?

Well it was through KUSH, people probably know my name. it was a fantastic experience and platform for me. We were extremely creative. Our album then, if you listen to the music, you will know that one song will be different from that in our second album. People enjoyed each track. The group is still fantastic. We are still involved with one another.

Ever since the Group broke up, do you still keep in contact?

Of course yes, we still do. As a matter of fact, we are working with Ty Bello, she is a good and Fantastic photographer and we need her service. We also handle some works for her. She was at the event. This is my version of being solo. Lara George also, she is now into Gospel music and catering. She is doing well in her chosen field as well.

Do you handle Artistes with secular music?

No we don’t.  If you notice Provabs does inspirational and hip hop gospel songs, Styl plus sings RnB, wizboy is a new high life singer, Ebisan does Soul Music.  We accept artiste that have great talents for music.

What was the main reason KUSH broke up?

We wanted to explore so many things. S you can see, Ty Bello is into photography, am into management, while Lara George is into gospel music and catering business. She is a mother now and we are happy for her.

Are you guys planning to come up with a track?

Am not the right person to ask, but we are constantly planning on doing something like this.

Which one pays, music or Management?

The two pays for me, but music is my love. I can sit down and be creative in singing my own song, and put it on I-tunes, or whatever platform that pays for me.

 

We need borehole, residents of Odi-Olowo local government cries out

They say water is a gift of nature, but the residents of Odi-Olowo local government are not enjoying the benefits of the free borehole that was made available after the present chairman, Honurable Dadua Kako created it years ago. They are appealing to him to come to their rescue, as they claim the Aboki popularly known as “Meruwa,” are feeding heavily from them.

Some of the residents who made this known  said that they don’t  have any other choice than to call Mallam’s who sell their water in truck to buy and when one buys a truck every day for a month, that will amount to one having a water pump in the compound he or she stays.

According to one of the residents, who pleaded Anonymity, he said, “when it comes to water, we don’t enjoy those benefits.” The present chairman did provide us a borehole, but we were many that use the public tap, and before we can say jack, it was spoilt. It is not the first time such thing is happening.” He said.

He also added that, “you see all these Mallams carrying water in truck, they feed on us, and they buy a truck at the price of forty naira, but will sell a whole truck for us at the rate of a hundred and twenty naira”. Just imagine those that buy a truck every day.

He continued, “Although I have been seeing few public tap in the area, but it is always slow, they have to push it up and down for water to come out, and it depends on electricity”. He noted

Also another resident, who simply gave his name as Mr.Balogun said that the case may not differs, as those residents who lives upstairs get to pay higher amount of money, than those staying downstairs.

His words, “those that are living upstairs, the aboki’s charge them the sum of two hundred naira, because they will climb the steps to the apartment of their customer. If you calculate that at the end of the month, it is what some people collect as salary.  “I want to use this medium, to appeal to the chairman, he should try to provide us boreholes, not just one, but few that will go round the environment. He also added that most of the streets that are affected are TAWOSE, IDERA, and AWOYUNKUN are mostly the street that has no borehole. The one at TAWOSE is spoilt, while the one at AWOYUNKUN is provided by a mosque.

One of the residents of the area, who gave her name as Esther, said, the chairman is doing well in terms of education, because of the free ride he provides for students of public schools, but the issue of water still remain a major concern.

According to her “we need public boreholes in this area, because all these Mallams has turn themselves into small god, where you will be begging them to pour water for you. “ we don’t have enough commercial pump, the few ones depend on PHCN, before they start to sell water. She said.

She further went on to explain, “We have a compound that has a tap that functions, when there is light, but the owner late last year decided to build a big gate, because of the children that are being sent to get water from them.

“At times, you see children fighting one another, when you ask them, they will tell you that he or she was the first to come and fetch water. “The chairman should please help us out. She said.

                                                                                                                            

we need good roads, residents cry out

Commercial bike riders plying the route of Shyllon Street, off palm grove bus-stop, has lamented about the bad roads in the area.

According to reports made known, by some of the bike riders, it was learnt that they were formally at palm grove bus-stop, but were later moved to shyllon, due to the Ban of Okada riders, along Ikorodu road.

One of the riders, Raheem Lawal, said that the streets need urgent repair. “This route leads to other streets and it is very bad”, from the beginning of the street and the end, it is filed with potholes and this cause a lot of damage to our bike”. He said

Also speaking to inside Lagos was one Mr. Okon who said that “we pay money to these area boys that arrange this place for us”, if rain falls, this place is worse, because the drainage there is already blocked”. He noted.

Also one Mr. Eze John said that it is the work of the local government to do, not we the people. “It’s their duty, to repair this road”. The potholes in the road are too many; there is no week that we don’t repair our bikes”. He added.

 He continued “I’m appealing to the local government chairman, ALLI Adeyemi Taofeek to come to our aid, this road need urgent repair and it’s only them who can do it”. “The first street at the left hand side is the worst; the road is like small hills and with dirt’s”. He said

Lack of drainages system cause flood in Akute

                         

Rain,  which began on the early morning of Monday cause flood in some areas in Akute Ajuwon. The rain which took many residents of Akute unaware entered some house in Adejumo Street, pipe land road and jolasco bus stop and Olajumoke area.

When inside Lagos visited Akute community, it was discovered that the lack of drainage system was the cause of water storing in jolasco,adejumo,olajumoke, baale and pipe land road, which led to some house being flooded and street being by the water.

A man who house was flood by water was seen angry as he describes lack of drainage system in the area as the cause of flooding in Akute.

“We lack cooperation in this community, look, my house is flooded because some people have refused to contribute money so that we can construct a drainages system, which will ease the flow of water and pass it to it final destination” he said.

Mrs. Tunde Medinat describe the flood as disturbing and also claim that, the flood issue started when a man blocked the passage were the water was suppose to pass.

According to Ola “this flood thing wasn’t happening some few years back, it all started when baba ibeji decided to block were the water was passing to it final destination, the man claim that the water was disturbing him. I am pleading with the government to find a quick solution to this flood, if they can construct drainages, it will be better and stop water from entering our house” she said.

WE NEED MOTORABLE ROADS

Residents of Fagbile a suburb area of Odi-Olowo in mushin, Lagos State has called on the local government chairman to find a lasting solution to the incessant flood and bad roads in the area.

Speaking with the inside Lagos, a Resident called Mr. Jame Onanero said that the residents encounters bad drainage channel and bad roads. The bad roads in the area are the worst and power supply.

According to him, he disclosed that during rain down pour, the situation of the community is usually worst as a result of flood which leaves it in a state that makes motorist to avoid the road.

‘’Our road is no longer motorable, motorist plying the route within the community avoid this road especially when it rains.” The raining season is here again, we are trying as much as possible to clear the drainage that are being blocked,  that is the little we can do, for now”. He said

Also speaking on issue was one MRS. Ahmed, who said that “the drainage system is something that we have always complained about, apart from electricity problem, which is a case on its own, the bad roads and drainage system is something we have to solve first, because of the raining season.” She noted

The residents urged the local government to come to their aid and provide good drainage system, and good roads that will be passable for all.