OKPOKO BUILDING COLLAPSE: ANAMBRA COMMISSIONER CONDEMNS ILLEGAL STRUCTURE, ORDERS DEMOLITION. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE

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 Okpoko Building Collapse: Ojukwu Condemns Illegal Structure, Orders Demolition ‎ ‎By Chukwuka Ugokwe ‎ ‎The Anambra State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Bar. Chijioke Ojukwu, has on Oct 8, described the collapse of a three-storey building under construction in Okpoko, Ogbaru Local Government Area, as unfortunate. ‎ ‎The incident, which occurred in the Anata Anaba area of the town, claimed the lives of a middle-aged woman and her 14-year-old daughter, amid allegations that warnings about the safety of the building had been ignored. ‎ ‎The victims, identified as Happiness Ugoagu and her daughter, Chikaima, were reportedly asleep in their bedroom when the building collapsed onto their residence. ‎ ‎Ojukwu, who visited the scene alongside officials of the ministry, alleged that substandard materials had been used in the construction. He also disclosed that a stop-work notice had previously been served on the building. ‎ ‎Describing the structure as illegal, ...

LAGOS STATE EXAMINATIONS BOARD ANNOUNCES YEAR 2025 TRADE TEST FOR ARTISANS, TECHNICIANS. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 LAGOS STATE EXAMINATIONS BOARD ANNOUNCES YEAR 2025 TRADE TEST FOR ARTISANS, TECHNICIANS


The Lagos State Examinations Board, under the supervision of the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, has announced the conduct of the Year 2025 Trade Test for artisans and technicians across the State.


According to the statement issued by the Director/Registrar of the Lagos State Examinations Board, Mr. Orunsolu Adebayo, the exercise is designed to evaluate the competence, skill, and proficiency of artisans and technicians in various trades, to promote technical excellence and professional certification. 


He emphasised that the Trade Test remains a vital instrument in enhancing productivity, employment opportunities, and socio-economic development in Lagos State.


Mr. Orunsolu disclosed that candidates will be examined in different trades such as tailoring, electrical installation, carpentry and joinery, hairdressing, barbing, catering and shoe making, among others. The test will be conducted in Grades III, II, and I to accommodate participants at different levels of expertise.


He further noted that the proposed dates for the 2025 Trade Test are 18th October, 2025, for the Theory component and 21st October, 2025, for the Practical Test.


Designated Test centres include Government Technical College, Ikotun; Government Technical College, Epe; Skill Acquisition Centre, Egbeda, and the Lagos State Examinations Board.


Mr. Orunsolu encouraged all eligible artisans and technicians to prepare adequately and take advantage of this opportunity to gain formal recognition for their skills. He reaffirmed the commitment of the Lagos State Government to continuously support vocational and technical education as a cornerstone of sustainable development and youth empowerment.


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