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Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Death Trap for Pedestrians- Fed. Lawmaker

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The lawmaker representing Oluyole Federal Constituency, Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, (APC) has urged the Federal Government to urgently construct​ pedestrian bridges along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway within the metropolis of Ibadan, Oyo State.

Akande-Sadipe, said this after she laid a copy of a petition from Concerned Youth for Welfarism before the house at plenary.

She noted that to save lives and improve the economic interactions of the people, the Federal Government should urgently construct pedestrian bridges at five locations on the expressway.

Rep. Akande-Sadipe said that Nigeria’s population growth and economic development require improved transport infrastructure, through investments in roads, railways, aviation, shipping and inland waterways.

She added that the population increase has spilt into some parts of Ibadan such that there is a major need to cross the highway for access to schools, homes, places of employment, and markets among others.

The Oluyole Federal Constituency representative however noted that​ Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is key for effective​highway construction planning.

She said deaths attributed to the current state of the road could have been avoided if an EIA had been completed.

She further observed that the ongoing advocacy for the pedestrian bridges are being ignored by stakeholders who ought to take authoritative action to save lives.

“I am convinced that there is a need to construct pedestrian bridges along this expressway to save lives, reduce the sufferings of the people, improve economic interactions from both sides of the expressway and so on”, she said.

She opined that the ongoing construction on the expressway has become a potential death trap, saying “the ongoing construction of Lagos –Ibadan expressway does not make any arrangement for pedestrian bridges despite the safety implications”.

Akande-Sadipe, therefore, appealed to the Federal Government and the leadership of the House of Representatives to ensure immediate construction of pedestrian bridges along Technical University; Toll Gate, Ibadan; Fẹ́lẹ̀lẹ̀, Ìbàdàn; Sókà, Ìbàdàn; Sanyo, Ìbàdàn; Bólúwají, Ìbàdàn; Academy; and Eléruku.

She also called for the construction of two bridges between Muslim and Ọlọ́hun-Ṣògo, Ìbàdàn; two Bridges between Ọlọ́hun-Ṣògo and Ọ̀rẹ́-Méjì Bridges; Three Bridges between Ọ̀rẹ́-Méjì and Ìwó Road; Three Bridges between Ìwó Road and General Gas’ bridge; Five Bridges between General Gas and Ọ̀jọ́ọ.

In her words, “I urged the House to, as a matter of urgency call on the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing to ensure it either compels the contractor to commence the construction of pedestrian bridges at the noted locations if already in the current scope of work, or to use any emergency means to effect a variation on the existing contract to accommodate same”.

She also urged the Honourable Minister and the Committee on Works to urgently intervene.

Oluwakayode Banjo

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Road Rehabilitation: Akande-Sadipe Applauds Fashola, Min of Works over Inclusion of Taska Road

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House of Representative Member, Tolulope Akande-Sadipe has commended the Federal Ministry of Works on the recent tender issued by the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) in a national newspaper dated Monday, 4th of April 2022, for the Road Rehabilitation of Taska Junction Tipper Garage to Ayegun Oleyo to Baare.

The House of Representatives Member applauded the Minister of works, and the Chairman House of Representatives Committee on FERMA, Mr Bamisile Olufemi Richard for acknowledging her letter after her outburst on the dilapidated condition of a road in her constituency.

Mrs Akande-Sadipe had in March 2021 written a letter to the Chairman House Committee on FERMA titled “Request for Road Construction on Taska Junction, Tipper Garage to Ayegun-Oleyo to Baare Road, Oluyole, Oyo State”. 

She said “I appreciate the fact that the Ministry under the leadership of Hon. Minister. Raji Fashola and the Chairman FERMA, Mr Bamisile Olufemi Richard took into consideration our complaint last year, over the terrible conditions of the roads”. 

“I hope the Ministry would ensure that competent and reputable contractors are given the project awarded in the tender published by Vanguard Newspaper on Monday, to be executed in the full sum as stated in the 2022 budget.” She added.

Akande Sadipe also noted that this road would come as a relief to the commuters who ply the route daily and would as well improve their standard of living.

Politics

Fed. Lawmaker, Akande-Sadipe Congratulates Asiwaju at 70

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The Member, representing Oluyole Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Tolulope Akande-Sadipe has congratulated the National Leader of the All Progressive Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as he celebrates his platinum jubilee at 70.

The Lawmaker in a statement by her Media Aide, Lekan Olusada eulogized the sterling qualities of Tinubu, describing him as an enigma, a unique progressive political leader like no other.

“You have become a septuagenarian. Your life today is a signal from the guardian angels that they recognize your constructive ideas and deeds, and you will be generously rewarded for the same. Happy birthday to our wonderful enigmatic political leader Bola Ahmed Tinubu, A Trailblazer of our time. Your records are impeccable, your grooming incomparable, your contribution to national development, astonishing’”, the statement read in part.

Akande-Sadipe noted that the former Lagos State Governor and ex-Senator had served the nation with unfettered honour.

“Asiwaju my leader, you have served the people with great honor and selflessness. The people of Oluyole Federal Constituency, Oyo state and I join others worldwide to wish you long life, peaceful reign on earth, good health, happiness, and the Almighty’s Blessings Grace and Favour. It is a great honor for me to share your birth date. Congratulations Sir and happy birthday”.

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Lifestyle

Angela Folarin’s Death, another Devastating Blow to Oyo State – Akande-Sadipe 

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A member of the House of Representatives, Tolulope Akande-Sadipe has described the death of late Chief Angela Nwaka Folarin, as a devastating blow, to the people of Oyo State, which is too painful to fathom. 

Angela Folarin, 47 years, is the wife of a high ranking Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Teslim Folarin, representing Oyo Central Senatorial District. 

Mourning Angela Folarin’s passing, Tolulope Akande-Sadipe called for prayers in the state, noting that the rate of deaths needs prayers. 

The Oluyole Federal Constituency representative said, “Angie as I fondly call you, I can’t believe you’re gone, so soon, so suddenly. Wow, life is indeed a mystery. Warm, sweet, kind-hearted, loving, full of life Angie, rest in peace at the bosom of the Lord”.  

“Death is a price all must pay but when one so young, so full of life departs, it leaves a hollowness in all our hearts, but who are we to question God? All we can say is may the Almighty console her loved ones and grant her peaceful rest in paradise. May she live on in our memories and may those memories bring succour to her loved ones”. 

Akande-Sadipe, who chairs the House Committee on Diaspora Affairs prayed for the repose of late Chief Mrs Angela Folarin’s soul and the fortitude of her family to bear the loss. 

“May the Almighty console your husband, the children, your mother, siblings and the people of Oyo Central, all of whom you loved dearly”, she concluded.

E-signed:

Olamilekan Olusada,

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Politics

Disaster Reduction: Lawmaker Tasks Government on Strategic Frameworks

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Chairperson, House of Representatives Committee on Diaspora, Tolulope Akande-Sadipe has urged all tiers of Government and other stakeholders to develop short term and long term action plans that will address strategies for Disaster Risk Reduction in Nigeria.

Speaking through her Media Aide, Olamilekan Olusada, Sadipe said Government ought to adopt the 2015 United Nations’ strategy for Disaster Risk Reduction.

“I believe that in commemoration of this year’s International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, there is urgent need to call on Government Agencies, Private Development Partners and other relevant stakeholders to initiate actions and policy frameworks for strategic Disaster Risk Reduction in Nigeria”, she said.

She stressed the need for the Federal Government to execute a concrete plan to reduce the unfavourable exposure of its citizens to disasters, while creating awareness about the importance of such risk management.

The Oluyole Federal Constituency representative added that the COVID–19 pandemic and the climate change emergencies, as well as the rampant petroleum-related and market fires, suggested the need for clear vision by Ministries, Agencies and Departments of Government.

She also called for proper planning and empowerment of right institutions to act on related scientific evidences in the interest of the public.

“Laws establishing some strategic organs of government that should address Disaster Risk Reduction at National and Local levels such as River Basin Authorities, Fire Service, Federal Inland Water Ways Authority, Local Government Markets Management Authorities ”have become moribund, thereby hindering new initiatives and public-private partnership drives.

She recalled that in 2015 at the 3rd UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction in Sendai, Japan, the International Community was reminded of the impact of disasters.

Akande-Sadipe said this initiative is important to prevent loss of lives, great social and economic upheaval and displacement of millions of people annually.

She noted that the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, celebrated across the globe every October 13, called for more proactive steps by the Federal Government to end disasters in the Nation.

Akande-Sadipe added that “this year’s International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction is about good governance to ensure that strategic funding and institutional action plans are put in place, to avert and measure disaster risk in terms of lives saved and reduced economic losses.

This year’s celebration brings to limelight the role of the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and the Presidential Task Force (PTF) using risk reduction initiatives in the management of COVID–19 pandemics and protocol follow up strategies.

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