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  • Lawmaker seeks establishment of entrepreneur university in Lagos

    Lawmaker seeks establishment of entrepreneur university in Lagos

    University

    By Florence Onuegbu

    Lagos, June 17, 2024 (NAN) Mr Paul Kalejaiye, House of Representatives member representing Ajeromi-Ifelodun Constituency, has called for the establishment of Entrepreneur University in Lagos State.

    Kalejaiye told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lagos, that he, in collaboration with his colleague, Mr Babajimi Benson, representing Ikorodu Constituency, had succeeded in raising the Bill at the House.

    ”We have moved a Bill asking for an establishment of an entrepreneur university in Lagos, to be sited in Ikorodu.

    ‘‘We have already done the first reading of the Bill, it is going to the second,” he said.

    The lawmaker said that there was the need for the university, owing to the populous nature of Lagos State and the necessity for another federal university.

    ”We have only one federal university in Lagos, and considering the population; considering the heterogeneous nature of Lagos; there is a need for us to have a second university.

    ”We are not just looking for a university for university’s sake, we are looking at a specialised university, which will be an entrepreneur university.

    ‘‘This is where the people can learn skills, where people can learn things that will make them to be employable,” he said.

    According to him, a lot of graduates are unemployable, hence, the need for them to undergo re-entrepreneurship training, re-convertibility training.

    He said that nowadays, nobody spoke about how many degrees one had, as what was being talked about was how productive someone is, and what innovations one could bring into the system.

    Kalejaiye said that he had been concerned about things that would bring development to Ajeromi-Ifelodun constituency, hence, had moved three motions (Bills), toward effecting positively on the constituents.

    He said that one of his major concerns was the abandoned Federal Government Press in Ajeromi-Ifelodun, which was established in 1975.

    According to him, the federal press was where bulletins, newsletters, gazettes are printed, when Lagos State was Federal Capital Territory.

    ”Since the Federal Government relocated to Abuja, the press has become very moribund.

    ‘‘The Federal Ministry of Information no longer carry out such exercises in that press, that press, more or less turned into an event centre where ceremonies and whatever take place.

    ”So, I succeeded in moving a motion on the floor of the House, asking for its convertibility into a skill and acquisition centre for the youths of our people.

    ”That have been passed and it is on that process as I speak with you, so I have been concerned about those things that will bring development to the area,” Kalejaiye said. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
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    Edited by Funmilayo Adeyemi/Vivian Ihechu

  • Firm to curb capital flight with innovative machine 

     

    Machine

    By Florence Onuegbu

    Lagos, June 14, 2024 (NAN) Pastor Sade Imoagene, the Managing Director of Global Plus Publishing (GPP), says the company will curb capital flight with its acquired innovative printing machine.

    Imogene said this on Friday in Ikeja during the unveiling of the Ecoline Manugraph Web Printing Machine, a versatile, innovative and high quality print machine.

    She said that with the availability of the printing machine, publishers would no longer send their works to other countries for printing, thereby, curbing capital flight.

    According to her, with the Ecoline Manugraph Web Printing Machine, GPP now has the capacity to serve its customers better and timelier.

    “Today is a very special day for us in GPP.

    “A day where, though we have been born 18 years ago, but we are becoming born again. Yes, because we consider this as the launch of a new era for this organisation, and of course, it can only be upward and forward.

    “Today, we celebrate a significant milestone in our journey as the foremost and preferred printing press, not only within this country, but beyond the shores of Nigeria.

    “The capacity expansion with the addition of the web that we are launching is a major leap forward in our business positioning.

    “We are ready; we have capacity that is required to face any project as small, and of course, in the process of doing that, we have also gained the mastery of adding value to our customers”.

    According to her, the company provides proofreading services for every job that comes into GPP.

    “Our valued customers will testify, they always tell us that that is something they don’t get everywhere.

    “’We don’t think it is enough to say this is what the publisher sent to us, we painstakingly look at it, and send back to you all our observations. Many times we receive a lot of appreciation for that,” she said.

    The managing director said that the organisation actually prides itself as innovative solution providers that help business to flourish.

    Also speaking, the Chairman of GPP, Pastor Yemisi Kudehinbi, said that GPP was committed to contributing to the growth of the printing industry in Nigeria.

    Kudehindi said that owing to the economic situation of the country, many printing press outfits had gone down, but GPP had continued to remain strong.

    She expressed her gratitude to the Bank of Industry (BoI) and First City Monument Bank (FCMB) for believing and supporting the organisation.

    Giving his goodwill message, the Managing Director, BoI, Dr Olasupo Olusi, commended GPP’s commitment to excellence in publishing and dedication to delivering quality content.

    Olusi, who was represented by Ag. Regional Manager, BoI, Lagos, Mr Richard Imonije, said that GPP’s contributions to the printing industry were invaluable, and BoI was honoured to be a part of the success.

    “’As you continue to inspire readers and authors alike with your innovative publications, please know that we are here to provide any assistance you may need within our purview,” he said.

    The Managing Director, FCMB, Yemisi Edun, commended GPP’s vision and innovation, and for bringing hope to Nigeria, that it may be great.

    “Again, thank you for believing and showing people that it can be done. Thank you for creating job opportunities, because this will also create even more job opportunities for us in Nigeria.

    “At FCMB, we keep supporting businesses like this. We believe that as we partner together, we will be able to take Nigeria to its greater heights again,” Edun said.

    Also, Mr Babajide Salako, President, Chartered Institute of Professional Printers of Nigeria (CIPPON), said that he was proud seeing members embracing innovation and sustainability.

    Salako said that the installation of the new ecoline manograph web printing machine demonstrated GPP’s commitment to excellence and dedication to stay in the forefront of technology.

    “This new machine is a testament to the potential for improved efficiency, quality, and productivity.

    “I encourage all of us to continue exploring ways to enhance our craft, share knowledge, and collaborate for the betterment of our industry,” he said. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

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    Edited by Vivian Ihechu