TINUBU IDENTIFIES CREATIVE SECTOR AS KEY TO ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION. (PHOTO).
President Bola Tinubu has identified the creative economy as a pivotal element of his administration’s economic diversification agenda, reaffirming his commitment to positioning Nigeria’s creative sector as a driving force for global influence. The President stated this at the launch of the 2024 Abuja International Carnival at Eagle Square, Abuja. President Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, said the carnival reaffirms the essence of who Nigerians are—”a people of culture, a people of art, a people of colour, and a people of shared values”. In a statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant to The President on Media & Communications, Office of The Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha, under the theme, “Carnival of Renewed Hope: A Pledge to My Country”, the event showcased performances from across Nigeria and beyond, demonstrating the administration’s commitment to cultural diplomacy. The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy, working alongsi
The Lagos State Government has commissioned the newly refurbished Intensive Care Unit of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital which was upgraded and equipped by the Redeemed Christian Church of God as part of activities marking the 10th anniversary of the Apapa Family of the Church.The Chief Medical Director of LASUTH,Prof. Adewale Oke who spoke during the commissioning said ''this donation is a huge one by the Redeemed Christian Church of God,Apapa family.The upgrade of our facility to a more conducive one is quite commendable,especially during the celebration of 50 years of the existence of Lagos and 10 years of establishing RCCG Apapa family''.Represented by the Director,Clinical Services and Training,Dr Ayoade Adedokun,Oke pledged to put the facility to good use,saying that the gesture would assist in management and treatment of patients and called on well-meaning Nigerians,including Corporate Organisations,Non-Governmental Organisations,Government bodies and individuals to emulate the gesture.In his speech during the commissioning ceremony,the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God,Pastor E.A. Adeboye prayed that ''The commissioning of this centre today would mark a turning point for the better not only in this hospital but in all hospitals across the State and to the entire workforce of LASUTH,the healing power of God will continue to operate here''.The Intensive Care Unit named after Pastor Adeboye and his wife,Folu Adeboye was equipped by the Church with multi-million naira facilities including of 5,000 ICU Beds,fur Alpha-Active Mattresses,B-Braun Infusion Pumps,Syringe Pumps,Multi-Parameter Patient monitors and bedside lockers.Also speaking at the event,the presiding Pastor of the Apapa Family,the donor parish,Pastor Idowu Iluyomade said that the gesture was one of the several interventions of the Parish to make quality healthcare accessible and less cumbersome to the underprivileged Nigerians.He said that the church has since its establishment identified with the State government in several capacities as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility.More photos below.
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