- President Bola Tinubu sacks six ministers.
- Six dismissed ministers include:
- Prof. Tahir Mamman (Education)
- Uju Kennedy Ohanenye (Women Affairs)
- Mohammed Gwarzo (State for Housing)
- Jamila Ibrahim (Youth Development)
- Lola Ade-John (Tourism)
- Betta Edu (Humanitarian Affairs)
- Seven new ministerial nominees:
- Bianca Ojukwu
- Six others (names not specified)
- Ten ministers reassigned to new portfolios.
- Changes aim to reshape cabinet and impact government policies.
Lagos State is facing a serious threat from climate change, according to Deputy Governor Dr. Obafemi Hamzat. He warned that the state is gradually sinking, just like New York City, and urged everyone to take action to prevent impending natural disasters . With a shoreline of 180 kilometers, Lagos is surrounded by water, making it vulnerable to rising sea levels and extreme heat.
Hamzat identified three existential threats to the state: extreme heat, climate change, and rising sea levels. He emphasized that the state’s priorities must shift in the next 20 to 25 years to identify areas that must be preserved. The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro, also stressed the need to reduce government litigations in courts to prevent further clogging of the justice delivery system.
Meanwhile, the Ogun State government has advised residents of flooded areas to relocate to higher ground due to the release of water from Oyan Dam. The affected areas include Isheri, Riverview Estate, Oshorun Estate, OPIC Estate, Arepo, Mawere, Akute, Alagbole, Orimerunmu, and Magboro. The Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Ola Oresanya, assured residents that the floodwater would start receding significantly from October 25.
Affected Areas:
- Isheri
- Riverview Estate
- Oshorun Estate
- OPIC Estate
- Arepo
- Mawere
- Akute
- Alagbole
- Orimerunmu
- Magboro
It’s essential for residents to take precautions and follow the government’s advice to ensure their safety.
