CURBING OPEN DEFECATION: LASG, WATERAID, PRIVATE SECTOR COLLABORATE TO BUILD 350 PUBLIC TOILETS IN LAGOS. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 CURBING OPEN DEFECATION: LASG, WATERAID, PRIVATE SECTOR COLLABORATE TO BUILD 350 PUBLIC TOILETS IN LAGOS  The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with WaterAid Plan and private operators, is set to build 350 more public toilets across the state to curb widespread open defecation and maintain hygiene and sanitation.  This is just as the State WaterAid team lead gave a projection that by 2028, the organisation will reach 10 million residents directly and another 17 million indirectly through interventions with basic Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) access. Speaking at a roundtable over the weekend, the Special Adviser on Environment, Engr. Olakunle Rotimi-Akodu said work has started on some of the toilets including identifying the locations for them. He stated that the State government will adopt the three-way approach in tackling the issue of open defecation, which is to put infrastructure in place, engage in massive advocacy and lastly, undertake an enforcement d...
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TEMS JOINS SAN DIEGO FC OWNERSHIP GROUP AS PART OWNER. (PHOTO).

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 Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Tems joins San Diego FC ownership group as part owner


Another big name has been added to the ownership group of San Diego FC. On Wednesday, SDFC announced two-time Grammy Award-winning and Oscar-nominated singer-songwriter Tems has joined the ownership group as a club partner.

Tems received Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations for her work on “Lift Me Up,” the lead single off the 2022 film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, co-written and performed by singer, entrepreneur and actress Rihanna.

The R&B ballad was nominated for Best Original Song at the 95th Academy Awards and in the same category at the 80th Golden Globe Awards.


Additionally, Tems won a Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance for “Love Me JeJe” and another Grammy for her work on “Wait for U” by Future featuring Drake.

“We are delighted that Tems has joined San Diego FC as a Club Partner,” said SDFC Chairman Sir Mohamed Mansour in a statement. “Tems is a globally significant artist who will help us to reach new audiences and spread the word about our unique project, which of course has its foundations in sub-Saharan Africa through the unique Right to Dream organization.”

The R&B ballad was nominated for Best Original Song at the 95th Academy Awards and in the same category at the 80th Golden Globe Awards.


Additionally, Tems won a Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance for “Love Me JeJe” and another Grammy for her work on “Wait for U” by Future featuring Drake.

“We are delighted that Tems has joined San Diego FC as a Club Partner,” said SDFC Chairman Sir Mohamed Mansour in a statement. “Tems is a globally significant artist who will help us to reach new audiences and spread the word about our unique project, which of course has its foundations in sub-Saharan Africa through the unique Right to Dream organization.”

Tems, joined SDFC in partnership with the African firm, Pave Investments.

“I am thrilled to join San Diego FC’s ownership group and to be a part of a Club that celebrates creativity, culture, and the power of community,” Tems stated. “Football has a unique way of bringing people together, and I am excited to help build something special in San Diego, a city that thrives on diversity and innovation.”

Other club partners include actress Issa Rae, World Cup-winning footballer Juan Mata, retired U.S. Navy SEAL Jocko Willink and founding partner and Padres’ MLB All-Star Manny Machado.

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