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2030: Jordan FM Boss, Johnson, Makes Case For $1Trillion, Economy,20 Million Jobs 

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The Development of each Local Government across the Country as Economic Zone can achieve over 1 trillion economy and create 20 million jobs by 2030 in Nigeria in line with the mandate of the Federal Government.

 

 

The Convener of One Product One Local Government (OPOL), and CEO Jordan FM/Roseate Forte Limited, Lanre Johnson made this known at the unveiling of the Lagos Island East LCDA Local Content Development Hub Beyond Oil, the pilot phase, at the Lagos City Center, in Lagos,on Wednesday.

 

 

According to him, “the Local Content Development Hubs (LCDH) beyond oil across the 774 local government was developed by Jordan FM/Roseate Forte in collaboration with the Lagos Island East LCDA and critical stakeholders in the private and public sector to promote and build local capacity and foster sustainable business ecosystems for MSMEs, traders, artisans, and youths toward radically accelerated non-oil earnings and sustainable economic development and growth in Nigeria.

 

 

“Our unflinching commitment is to bring together public and private sectors toward building and sustaining a new Nigeria of our collective dream, greatness and prosperity for all Nigerians. The pilot will start from Lagos State and from Lagos Island East LCDA. Our host, the chairman of Lagos Island East LCDA, Hon. Folawiyo Muibi (Pepe) has demonstrated impeccable resolve and showed uncommon passion and zest working with us towards achieving radical and revolutionary developments for his people.

 

 

“In our unwavering support for business community and government at all levels, the mission in Lagos is to bring additional $70 billion to Lagos State GDP across all LGAs by 2030, while projecting that 1 million jobs will be created through the development and facilitation of local economy.

 

 

“Activities at the hub would include, entrepreneurship, mentorship, knowledge transfer, investments and market linkage: ideation, invention, product certification and standardization, product prototyping, reverse engineering, excellent service delivery, funding and investment, exports and local content development for the manufacturers, artisans, trades, youths and the informal sector”, the Jordan FM boss said.

 

 

The Serial Entrepreneur said the projected outcomes for the hubs across the 774 Local Government Area are, One Product One LGA, formalization of informal sector, 1 million unstructured/unregistered MSMEs will be converted, 20 export hubs, 57 co-working spaces, 57 shared artisanry factory/industries.

 

 

He said that all these outcomes can only be achieved through partnership with all LGAs/LCDAs with their business community, State and Federal Governments, various associations, funding institutions, embassies and other critical organizations.

 

 

“I want to tell our president that the need for us to come together to build local content development beyond oil, I want to encourage all of us to go about collaborations, I want to encourage all the chairman across all the 774 local government in the country to embrace what Hon. Muibi Folawiyo has done, and by what we are going to start doing today, Mr President will begin to see that change he is talking about because indeed there will be economic revolution in the country. We can see the arrears of people, ministries, agencies gathered here today, NYSC are here, BOI are here, SMEDAN are here, NEPC are here, ASLAT are here and ITF are here,I think the journey has just begun for us to hit that 1 trillion economy and for us to create 20 million job, everything we need will be here in this hub we are unveiling today” Lanre Johnson affirmed.

 

 

Chairman of Lagos Island East LCDA, Hon. Folawiyo Muibi said the program is a laudable one which is set to put his local council on the global map in term of economic development.

 

 

” I feel elated, I’m very happy being the very first chairman to assemble the caliber of people here today, I know what it means to everybody. and it is a very good decision in the right direction for the benefit of the local government, the state and Nigeria at large”.

 

 

“It’s good to bring about economic development to the local government and I can tell you categorically that the youth would benefit more from this initiative because it will give them the opportunities to choose whether to go into ICT, export, mechatronics, entrepreneurship skills, trading and the rest.

 

 

“Any kind of support that is required of the council that would enable the initiative to make impact for the local community you can count on me to provide it, because it is the only way for economic growth, and when there is economic growth within the local communities there will be economic growth across the state and the country at large” the chairman said.

 

He appealed to other chairman across the 774 local government areas in the Nigeria to embrace the program as their project so as to bring economic prosperity to their people.

 

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” I want to appeal to all the chairman of all the 774 local government areas across the country to adopt this initiative as their project so that the effort being put in place by Mr President will not go in vain. it is through locals that we can assist programs and project of what the president is doing now. if the economy level of the local government is enhanced you will agree with me that it is going to improve the economic level of the state, and if economic activities of every state is improving it will definitely reflect on the economic development of the country. Therefore I will appeal to all colleagues to embrace this program as it will be replicated across all the local government in Nigeria”, Muibi said.

 

 

 

Other stakeholders and partners who were at the event to support the program includes, the Federal Ministry of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, the Bank of Industry (BOI), the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), the Nirsal Bank, Taj Bank, Rock foundation Automobile, the Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE), the Industrial Training Funds (ITF), the Lagos State Ministry of Trade, Commerce, and Investment, SMEDAN, the Lagos State Ministry of Wealth Creation, NYSC, Lagos State Office of Climate Change and Circular Economy, Association of Lagos Artisans and Technicians (ASLAT), and the Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development.

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Chris Kolade Leadership Award Loading As KMEN Sets for MegaSummit 2026

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Kingdom Men Global Network aka KMEN has formally announced the programmes of the 13th edition of its flagship annual gathering for men, Mega Summit.

 

This year’s event will open on Thursday May 14 and end on Sunday May 17 with an all-men musical concert.

The 2026 edition of Mega Summit which will hold at the Presken Hotels on Alade Avenue opposite Airport Hotel, Ikeja Lagos has as theme: Legacy…Faith. Family. Community. And for the first time Mega Summit will host an award on the opening day in memory of foremost Nigerian diplomat and integrity personified and pioneer Chairman of the Board of Trustee of KMEN, late Dr Christopher Kolade who died last year at the age of 92.

The KMEN-Christopher Kolade – Men in Leadership Award for Courageous Manhood will be heralded by the Men in Leadership Summit (MiLEADS) with the sub-theme – Building a Culture of Leadership with Integrity. And will have as speakers Archbishop John Osa-Oni of Vineyard Christian Ministries., Pastor Tunde Bakare of The Citadel Global Community Church, and renowned Pharmacist, entrepreneur and politician Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa, OFR.

 

Pastor Tunde Bakare

Day two will feature another special session for Men in Church Leadership (MiCLEADS) with the sub-theme: Leaving a Legacy of Faith/Discipling for the Next Generation, and will have as speakers Bishop Sunday Onadipe, Bishop, Methodist Church of Nigeria, Diocese of Badagry, Apostle Eyinnaya Okwuonu, former Chairman of Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Lagos Chapter., Pastor Dominion Roberts from Liberia, and Rev Fr Matthew Ogunyase of the Catholic Mission, Lagos.

While day three will open with a Special Town Hall discussion on Family with the sub-theme – The Father’s Role in Shaping Legacy and is the only mixed gender panel for Mega Summit 2026 featuring foremost life change coach, Mrs. Yemisi Lagunju and Rev David Abraham, who is the managing director of Managing Business for Christ (MBFC).

On Saturday is a Special Town Hall on Resisting an Emerging Legacy of Addictions. This segment will feature a presentation by Dr Dokun Adedeji on the ravage of Drug Addictions, alongside Abiose Akolade Ladipo, Co-Founder of GamblePause, a Lagos-based NGO in the fight against Gambling Addictions.

Later in the afternoon on Saturday is a second Town Hall session on Business and Economy with the sub-theme: Building Sustainable/Generational Businesses, and will feature notable panelists like Rev Professor Biodun Adedipe Founder of BA and Associates, and Rev Dr Abba Peter, Managing Director of Best Practices Limited, among others.Other Town Hall segments at Mega Summit 2026 include that on Politics/Governance with the sub-theme: Swimming Against the Tide – National Transformation through Service, and another Town Hall on Media featuring Mr. Mustapha Isah Osikhekha, former President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), Omoba Deji Irawo and others as they navigate best way to Reclaim the Narrative: Legacy in Digital Spaces.

An extra-ordinary edition, the 13th edition of Mega Summit will also have segments designed to equip leaders in men’s ministry through the instrument of KMEN’s School of Men’s Ministry/ISI Training. Each day of Mega Summit 2026 is divided into three segments – morning starting at 9 am, afternoon session and evening climaxing with an impartation service.KMEN is an uncompromisingly Bible-based, independent ministry to men. Established nearly two decades ago, the ministry’s objective is to assist men, irrespective of their church affiliations, in their Christian Walk, that they may become better sons, brothers, husbands, fathers and leaders.

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Ikeja Electric Explains Epileptic Power Supply

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The Ikeja Electric Plc has given reasons for the  ongoing power outages experienced by cudtomers, attributing the situation to reduced electricity allocation from the national grid.

‎In a statement posted on its X handle at , the company apologized for the disruption, noting that some parts of its network were experiencing supply constraints due to reduced power allocation from the grid.

‎‎It added that, to manage the shortfall and maintain grid stability, it had introduced temporary load shedding across affected feeders.

The Ikeja Electricity company said as part of efforts to maintain grid stability and ensure equitable distribution of available power, temporary load shedding is being implemented across affected feeders and locations. The company said it was working with relevant stakeholders to improve supply and minimise the impact on customers.

‎The latest notice follows months of unstable electricity supply in Lagos and other parts of Nigeria, driven largely by a drop in generation linked to gas shortages.

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ALAT at 9: Wema Bank Celebrates Nine Years of Redefining Digital Banking in Nigeria

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Wema Bank Plc is celebrating the 9th anniversary of ALAT by Wema, Africa’s first fully digital bank, marking nine years of transforming how Nigerians experience banking.

 

Launched in 2017, ALAT by Wema was introduced as a bold response to the limitations of traditional banking, long queues, physical barriers, and slow processes. By eliminating these constraints, Wema Bank redefined banking as a fully digital, instant, and accessible experience, enabling customers to open accounts, transact, and manage their finances seamlessly from anywhere.

Over the past nine years, ALAT has evolved beyond convenience into a comprehensive digital ecosystem designed to meet the changing needs of individuals, businesses, and a new generation of financially aware users. From enabling structured savings through features like ALAT Goals to simplifying payments and expanding access to financial services, the platform has consistently delivered solutions that empower users and drive financial inclusion at scale.

This journey of continuous innovation has positioned ALAT not just as a digital banking product, but as a platform that adapts, grows, and evolves alongside its users.

To commemorate this milestone, Wema Bank has launched the ALAT at 9 campaign, a series of customer-focused activities, rewards, and interactive experiences designed to celebrate users while deepening engagement.

As part of the anniversary celebration, customers can access their personalized ALAT Wrapped, offering a simple, visual summary of their journey on the platform, which can be downloaded and shared across social media.

Customers can also participate in the 9 Features in 9 Days experience by engaging with a designated feature each day. Completing all nine activities unlocks rewards, encouraging consistent and active use of the platform.

In addition, customers who complete their 9th transaction at exactly 9:00am or 9:00pm will receive instant rewards.

The celebration also features the ALAT Evolution Jingle Challenge, inviting customers to create and submit the second verse of the ALAT jingle for a chance to win rewards.

Speaking on the milestone celebration, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Wema Bank, Moruf Oseni, said;

“ALAT at 9 is not just a celebration of time. It is a reflection of how far we have come and a clear indication of where we are going. Over the years, we have continued to evolve with our customers, building a platform that is not only functional but also engaging and rewarding. This campaign is designed to give back to our users while reinforcing our commitment to innovation and customer experience.”

Also commenting, Chief Digital Officer of Wema Bank, Olusegun Adeniyi, noted that the anniversary campaign was designed to merge everyday banking with meaningful engagement.

“With ALAT at 9, we are transforming routine banking into an interactive experience. By combining personalized insights, gamified missions, and real rewards, we are creating a platform that responds to users in a more dynamic and rewarding way. This reflects our vision to build a digital bank that is intuitive, adaptive, and centered around the customer,” he said.

The anniversary activities will run from May 2 to May 31stwith customers encouraged to log into the ALAT app to participate, complete tasks, and unlock rewards.

Existing customers can access the experience by updating the ALAT app via the Google Play Store or Apple App Store and signing in with their existing details. New customers can download the app and get started in minutes to enjoy the full range of features and anniversary benefits.

With ALAT at 9, Wema Bank continues to reinforce its leadership in digital banking, delivering not just financial services, but a platform that continue to evolve with its users and rewards them at every stage of their journey.

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