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Midoil/SereneCity Housing Project: Level of Work So Far Impressive – Amina Abdullahi

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May 29, 2024

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By Eric Elezuo

The desire of Midoil Refining and Petrochemicals Company Limited to see to the smooth construction of its Refinery and Serenecity Projects, was further strengthened when the firm, in company of contractors and stakeholders, undertook yet another inspection tour of the sites at Ererufu Community and the Sekungba axis.

Led by the Chairman of Serenecity Staff Housing Estate, Hajia Amina Abdullahi, the tour team supervised the fencing of the secured sites, and gave impressive reviews of the work done so far.

“I am certainly impressed; they have done a good job,” Hajia Amina Abdullahi declared.

The team of SereneCity Project Consultants, who was led by Architect Jane Udokpo, included Surveyors, Civil and Structural Engineers, Mechanical/Electrical Engineers and Security Experts, thoroughly inspected and deliberated on works done so far on the clearing and fencing of the sites of SereneCity and Midoil Refinery.

Speaking with The Boss shortly after the inspection, Hajia Amina Abdullahi, who is an architect and retired seasoned public servant, said she was impressed at the work done to bring to fruition the Midoil Refinery and the SereneCity Vision. She noted that when completed, the Midoil Staff Housing Project would be another Banana Island, but with more distinct features that would surely set it apart from the regular estates.

“We would say we want it to be a better version of Banana Island. We have noticed the lapses in other highbrow estates, and would love to improve on what they have in those places to produce something that is better here,” she said.

She further informed that one of the new features of the Serenecity Staff Housing Project, lacking in other highbrow estates, is the presence of double entrance gates to cater for the movement of both residents and visitors differently, noting that the initiative will reduce unnecessary traffic build-up to the barest minimum.

“We are at the beginning, and you can see that we have started the fencing of the whole land, there will come a time we will do the gate house into the SereneCity. You will find that we are going to have a different entrance for visitors and a different entrance for residents because visitors need to be cleared,” she informed.

She added that apart from the fire service station, police posts and educational institutions that would be strictly constructed to modern standard, the Serenecity Project will also be endowed with a helipad to facilitate fast movement of dignitaries from the airport to the facility with the use of helicopter.

While acknowledging initial harassment from a few of the traditional settlers (omo Onile) of the community, which has been remarkably curtailed owing to the efforts of the Executive Chairman of Midoil, Chief (Mrs.) Elizabeth Omolara Akintonde, she appreciated the Lagos State Government for their cooperation so far.

“Lagos State Government is very cooperative. You know State government wants the development of Lagos in every phase.

“For now, it is exclusively for Midoil Refinery Expatriate, Senior, Middle and Junior Staff Quarters.”

She appreciated the various consultants and stakeholders involved as well as host communities for their understanding and cooperation as the project progresses.

Also speaking after the inspection, the Consulting Architect and Project Manager of the SereneCity Project, Arch. Jane Adaku Udokpo, expressed delight at the foresight of the management of Midoil Refinery in coming up with the gigantic project.

“Looking at it, the project is going to be huge. You know every ocean starts with a rain drop. We are starting with a secluding area, and from there to building the main city. So, it is massive.”

Udokpo promised to ensure that all the safety rules and regulations would be applied in the construction of SereneCity disclosing that Midoil has assembled the best of professionals for the project.

On the company’s community relations strategy, Udokpo said, Midoil has applied the best of human relations strategies to guarantee mutual relationship with the host communities and the land owners.

It would be recalled that on March 17, 2024, at the cozy environment of Sheraton Hotels and Towers, Ikeja, Midoil Executive Chairman, Chief Mrs Elizabeth Omolara Akintonde JP organized a reception for representatives of the host communities of Sekungba, Arogbo and Ererufu. The event featured the signing of the agreements with and release of cheques to the communities. There was also the launch of Midoil 3-in-1 Investment Opportunities for Midoil.

Chief (Mrs.) Akintonde had hinted that the ground breaking ceremony of the Refinery Site will be held on July 12, 2024.

The refinery, when completed will produce at a capacity of 100,000bpd.

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No Regrets for Attending Davido’s Wedding, Ooni Replies Critics

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June 28, 2024

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The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, has told those criticizing him for attending the wedding of Afrobeat music singer, Davido and Chioma on Tuesday in Lagos that he had no regrets.

Ooni’s presence at the ceremony, particularly his interactions with the guests, drew criticism from a cross-section of Nigerians.

Oba Ogunwusi, however, told journalists at a briefing that he found the criticisms amusing, showcasing his resilience in the face of public opinion.

The first-class monarch said his predecessors were more social than him despite the absence of social media at that time.

He said: “I woke up today they said ‘Oh I went to Davido’s party. I was shaking hands.’ I just laughed.

“Every news is news either good or bad. It depends on the way you spin it. For me I want to spin any bad news they say about me, I want to spin it for good things.

“They are comparing me with my predecessors, there was no social media then but they actually socialized more than me. People like to talk about me a lot,” the monarch added.

Oba Ogunwusi also called for the empowerment of young people in Nigeria to improve the lot of families.

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Akpabio Insists on Approving Purchase of New Aircraft for Tinubu, Says No Blackmail Will Stop Decision

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June 28, 2024

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Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has said that no amount of blackmail from fifth columnists will stop the red chamber from carrying out its lawful responsibilities to Nigerians and President Bola Tinubu, including getting the president new aircraft.

Akpabio stated this on Thursday at an emergency plenary session while reacting to comments by Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, who drew the attention of his colleagues to media reports on the plan to buy a brand new executive jet for Tinubu and the vice president, Kashim Shettima.

Akpabio’s reaction came as the Senate and House of Representatives, extended the implementation of the capital component of the 2023 budget till December31.

Akpabio explained that he was not in the country when the news about him broke, and vowed to approve a new airplane for Tinubu, notwithstanding the current hunger in the land.

The senate president stated, “I was in Zanzibar attending to inter parliamentary union meetings when that information went out that the senate president said he would approve a brand new plane for the president, irrespective of whether they are suffering or no suffering.

“There was never a time such a statement came from me because I’ve never had any correspondence to approve a plan or not approve a plan and I did not want to answer.

“But they went to generate it and then they went around as if I was saying that I did not care about the Nigerian people. I did not do this.

“We care about the president. We care about the Nigerian people. We will approve things that will benefit the Nigerian people. We will approve things that would improve the living standard of the people.

“At the same time, we will also take cognizance of the duties of Mr. President. If his vehicle is bad, we will repair the vehicle. If his plane is bad, we will approve money for the repair of the plane. So, that is not an issue. There is nothing before us.

“The purveyors of the story know very well that maybe there is problem with the presidential fleet and that they will go to the parliament.

“So they are now trying to do anticipated blackmail to tell us if they bring it, we will not look into it. I think that we should ignore them because of what we are doing here.

“I bring the president’s correspondences to us this morning. There was nothing touching on plane or no plane, but I can tell you that when you hear stories such as the death of the Vice President of Malawi as a result of defective plane. You also hear news such as the death of the President of Iran as a result of defective aircraft. In fact, this time it was helicopter and all that.

“We shouldn’t ever dream and allow such to be our portion. It wouldn’t be. The senate is very responsible. The National Assembly is very responsible. We will look into issues that will benefit the governance of the country, irrespective of anticipated blackmail.

“They know very well that something like that might come in future. And if it’s a necessity, the senate will be treat it, but there is nothing like that before us now.”

Senate, House Extend Implementation of 2023 Budget

The upper and lower chambers, yesterday, extended the implementation of the capital component of the 2023 budget until December 31.

The senate also extended the implementation of the N2.17 trillion 2023 supplementary budget until December.

Akpabio announced the extension of the appropriation bills during the emergency plenary after it was read for the first, second and third times and supported by a majority of the senators.

The appropriation bills were separately considered at the senate committee on supply.

The House of Representatives also considered and passed bills seeking to extend the implementation of the 2023 Appropriation Act and the 2023 Supplementary Appropriation Act till December 2024. This was sequel to the passage into law of the 2023 Appropriation Act Amendment Bill 2024 and the 2023 Supplementary Appropriation Act Amendment Bill 2024 by the House.

The executive arm of government presented the two bills via a letter transmitted from Tinubu, which was read on the floor of the House by Speaker, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen.

The bills were titled the 2023 Appropriation Amendment Bill, 2024, and the 2023 Supplementary Appropriation Amendment Bill, 2024.

That would be the second time that the lawmakers will be extending implementation of the 2023 budget and its components since beginning of Tinubu’s administration.

In March, the upper chamber extended implementation of the capital component of the 2023 budget and implementation of the N2.17 trillion 2023 supplementary budget until June.

With the development, the 2023 budget will be implemented for two years, despite the existence of the 2024 budget.

It also means that the federal government was currently implementing two budgets, 2023 and 2024 Appropriation Acts.

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Former Konga CEO, Nick Imudia Dies by Suicide

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2 days ago

June 27, 2024

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Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of one of Nigeria’s e-commerce giants, Konga, Nick Imudia, has died by suicide.

Imudia, who until his death, was the CEO of D.light, a leading innovator in residential solar energy solutions, reportedly took his life in his apartment.

He reportedly killed himself on the night of Tuesday, June 25, by jumping from the balcony of his Lekki, Lagos apartment.

Before making the jump, he was said to have called his United States-based brother to give instructions on how to distribute his wealth should anything happen to him.

He also reached out to his young daughter from a previous relationship, telling her he would always be there for her and that she only needed to look in the sky to see him.

His friends, family, and associates are in shock as to why he would take his own life.

Imudia, who hails from Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State, was previously married to the mother of his young daughter, who was also from the same local government.

The marriage ended due to irreconcilable differences.

Source: Thisdaylive