His real name is Olaoluwa Elijah Fagbemi but chose the stage name NOMBERS is coined from the word Numbers. it brings our mind t various things like the fact that it stands for songs, a list of songs or a particular song from numbers, giving special numbers amongst others. In this interactive session with ADENIKE ASHOGBON, the upcoming artiste takes us into his world

Music, life and you?

I have always loved singing at the top of my voice since I was little ( I guess that's why I grew up to love rock). I joined my church choir when I was in high school which really helped me musically. I have been composing songs since leaving High-School about ten years ago. I started learning to play the guitar around the year 2005. Over two years ago, I then decided to start doing some recordings. I love and am into various kinds of styles of music but mostly Alternative & Rock.

I also sing and play the guitar to the songs to people around me, to probably cheer them up or just to amuse them. I have prospects of singing to be heard by people but not often in the most common pattern Nigerians here are used to, like party and dance songs. I intend relating through my songs messages with a blend of Spirituality that deals with the inner sides of man and how to deal with the problems of the self before looking unto that of others or the society.

I have made efforts in trying to make my music known but to very little avail. I haven't had much financial support to make it really happen. I have tried making recordings of two songs two years back with all my savings. But it was uncompleted because my savings was not enough and there was of lack of finance, consequently it went down the drain.

Background ?

I am a Christian. Born in lagos 27 years ago into the family of Mr and Mrs Akinola Fagbemi, hails from Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria. the last of their 4 children. I spent more of my years growing up in Surulere and presently stays in Ogun State thats that for now, nothing spectacular about my personality. just that I grew up loving music not because every known artiste claims that but really I have been actively involved in music and I mean good music.

Kind of song that interest you?

Rock and alternative and soul music. I am not in a particular one genre kind of song but really I listen to all genres as long as it’s good good music.

In the music industry home and abroad who motivate you?

I get most of my musical motivation from foreign artiste than local artiste. foreign; SwitchFoot, Coldplay, P.O.D, Bob Dylan, Lecrea, Creed, Casting Crowns, Delirious, Mutemath, Relient K amongst others while home, musically, I will say people like Beautiful Nubia, Asha, Niyi Adedokun. basically the reason why I love their music is because they sing of the real things through the lyrics in their song. Their songs address issues within the human heart, disposition to things within and outside the society irrespective of the differences that might exist.

 

As an upcoming artiste, what do you think would make you and your kind of music stand out in an economy where a whole lot of people are trouping into the entertainment and show biz world?

Really, I don’t think my music would sell as in SELL. all I know is that at first most Nigerians would at first take it wierd since it more or less not like the stereotypic songs they are used to. I feel it sounds very different and there is this fear that a whole lot of people might lost interest but I know that the open minded would get a lot from it socially, spiritually or entertainment wise.

 

...And if your song sounds wierd does that make it distinct?

no, it does not but it places the audience on another platform away from the dance/party mood they are already used to and over time affiliated to. unlike the dance/party track its a kind of song that takes you to another euphoria of thoughts. it relaxes your tought and helps ease you from the daily mixed up emotions all packed up in a song.

 

what is your inspiration?

God, nature and people. God- without whom I won’t be here. Nature-it’s a sphere i am living through. And People- they give me the reason to compose and sing songs.

 

thus far, how has it been striving to make your voice heard?

well, I’m just doing music with the love of doing it and that love keeps me going on, so if I sing I still believe that some amount of people will hear me and that anyone open minded enough to hear me out, listens to it would be able to take something out of it.

for now, I am not under any record label. I am an independent artsite hoping to be under a record label one day. thus far, I have recorded 3 songs, 2 of which were recorded but were unfinished, unmixed and mastered due to financial constraint but just recently I did a complete recording of a single that is now out for download on the internet at least for a start.

 

 where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?

wooh, in the next 5years doing what I love to do...singing, singing...singing irrespective of present state of entertainment where some are given more preference than others but I intend singing, singing and singing to be heard. you know at every point in time, you have your own audience. one does not just get to the top like that, its all a gradual process.

Like I say, I don’t strive to be the best but hope to be the most different.

by Adenike Ashogbon

it is no longer news that laughing is a significant and an integral part of human survival as laughter cools the human nerve, thus, prolonging their life span. in a quest to make awaiting corpers laugh away all the sorrows and tiring memories of being student, Jimoh Olayinka a.k.a JImboi organise a comedy show for all awaiting corpers of the Lagos State Polytechnic (Ikorodu & Isolo) 2010/2011 set.

Jimboi, horror of comedy noted that the programme is basically centered around bring ex students together, make contact, interact on a different and social platform away from the stereotypic way of students dispersing.

speaking further, he noted that the programme is also going to bring the students together breaking the barrier of various departments and status, rubbing minds together and know each other better before going into the labour market.

the comedy show which will take place in the morning around 10am and later at night, there will be a Corpers’ night. All these will attract a gate fee of 1000 naira

 Date: 2nd March (Friday) 2012-01-24

Host: jimboi

 

Featuring: comedians

1. seyilaw
2. accapella
3. saco
4. funny bones
5. pencil
6. nothing do me
7. talk talk
8. memory card
9. loose mouth
10. edo charles
11. aje baba
12. baba – de 0 baba
13. lucky child
14. akporo
15. bash
16. loose mouth
17. headmaster

musicians like Q .Dot, Lace, Banging, Unknown, Dega, Xtwo, amongst others.

 

Dress Code: Green & white

dj: chrisland Unique

free bus available from Isolo to Ikorodu by 10am

 

BE THERE!!!

 

BY ADENIKE ASHOGBON

It’s time for another Charity Lounge in Lagos (Reloaded, Bigger and Better). Last year Charity Lounge in Yola was oh-so-inspirational & after what seems like forever we are happy that it is finally here again. What makes this edition even more exciting is that this date will mark the maiden edition of Charity Lounge Lagos and the team is proud to be inducting three individuals, Tosyn Bucknor, Donjazzy, and Ronke Apampa into the Humanitarian Hall of Fame for their notable service to humanity: We call them the “Compatriots with Compassion”.

 

Public Spirited Individuals and Organisations are invited to come put the Fun in Fundraising by being present at the January edition of Charity Lounge Lagos. It is going to be a cultural themed event where guests can Mix, Mingle, and Donate Time and Funds.

 

According to the Project Manager Michelle Emiaha, “Charity Lounge Lagos is all about creating credible media driven platforms through which we can engage ourselves and the rest of the International Community as a purpose built vehicle to transcend all pressing issues of our immediate community.

The event promises to be the birth of a new nation Community Service and this quarterly event is expected to move around Lagos metropolis as a change agent

Highlights:  Old School Music, Atilogun dance, Musical performances, Comedy, Auctions, Presentation on cancer by Professor Dayo Oyekole, Free medical checks, Interactive session by Dayo Isreal, singing of old school songs by celebrities and more fun.

Gold Bow Ribbons will be on sale(priceless)

 

Date: Jan 28th, 2012

Time: Afri-carpet reception starts 12pm

Venue: Holy Family Home of the Elderly, Mushin

Dress Code: White or Traditional Attire or Old School Outfits.

 

Afri-carpet Hosts:Miss Ikaz and Tito

 

Anchors: Mofe Duncan & Emillia Asim-Ita

 

Come armed with your business cards, wallets and items for silent auctions to the invited charities: BETHESDA HOME FOR THE BLIND & LEONARD CHESHIRE HOME FOR THE HANDICAPPED.

 

This 2012 Quarter Edition is the brainchild of C5W in association with Lamboginny Say No To Crime & supported by Dayo Israel international, CUP events, Femtej Kreations UK, House of Black Ice, Limelight Pr, Blush, Helen's event blog, UnilagOlodo, olorisupergal, scoop concepts, abisona.com, Clemas garments.

Coverage by Event Plus&Candid pictures, EWondertv, Bizman Creations and powered by OVATION international.

Endorsed by the Creative Entrepreneurs Association of Nigeria and streamed live on USTREAM by Segunsd.

 

For Donations to the charities please call 07039796890 or Pin 2717CA05

 

 

 

By Adenike Ashogbon

His tenure has come and gone. It all seems like yesterday, when my rector, our rector, the past rector of the Lagos State Polytechnic, resumed his office as the biggest fish of the polytechnic and the number one citizen of the institution, LASPOTECH.

Our immediate past Rector, Mr. A. B. O. Iginla who was born on the 19th of August, 1955 into the family of late Mr. Olufemi Gbadamosi Iginla of 3, Iginla Lane, off Apatira Street, Ita Faji, Lagos Island, and Mrs. Silifata Aduni Iginla (nee Baruwa of the Baruwa Soso family, Isale Agoro, Epe Local Government) of 19, Audu St. Isale Agoro, Epe.

Though, a lot of things are worth dying for but what of that thing that you die for and you don’t have anything to gain rather than to loose.

Ayodeji Iginla is a teacher, author, administrator and Public analyst. He has several publications in his name. Our first encounter was at the Engineering lecture theatre of the institution, Ikorodu campus...i was the only National Diplomat among the Students’ Union Government Excos then, he looked at me and said...’you look like Mrs. Ero Philips...is she your mum? And everyone burst into laughter as we echoed NO Sir... I looked into his eyes and noticed that humour and free heartedness that filled his personality.

There and then, I thought within myself, I must know who this man really is – cutting across who he is and what he is (his true identity and personality makeup structure).

He was and he is known as the Baba Ewe of the students has he had a open and plain heart filled with immeasurable love for the students of the institution. Irrespective of the fact that this great man was in the position of the Rector he had a listening ear for all and sundry not minding their timber, calibre, race, age, level and intimacy.

I could write his name on Gold Plate everywhere to tell all that are interested that one could always get closer to a great man of his words and of the letters, a prominent boss and that man who is interested in the breakthrough to greatness to those he is in custody of.

His educational background is so vast as he has make landmarks in cvarious state capital in the country Nigeria as he attended Children’s Home School, Ibadan, for his primary education (1961-1965); Christ’s High School (the secondary school off-shoot of Children’s Home School), also in Ibadan (1966-1970) where he came out in Division One in his west African School Certificate Examination in 1970.

Thereafter, he proceeded to Remo Secondary School, Sagamu, in 1971, for his Higher School Certificate (HSC). He passed the examination in 1972, and worked for nine months (January-September 1973) as a clerk in the Pay office of the Federal Ministry of Finance at Mosaic House, Tinubu, Lagos.

Ayodeji Iginla gained admission into the University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos to read Chemistry in September 1973; he graduated in the Second Class Upper Division in June 1976.In 1975, he was awarded the National Bursary of the Federal Government for being the best student in the Faculty of Science. Between August 1976 and July 1977, he served his fatherland, Nigeria, in the National Youths Service Corps in Sokoto State.

He joined the services of the Lagos State Polytechnic, then known as Lagos State College of Science and Technology, in December 1977 as an Assistant Lecturer.

He was granted study leave by the College to study for a Master of Philosophy degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry at the then University of Ife, Ile-Ife, in September 1980. He was awarded the degree in November 1984. He returned to the service of the Polytechnic in February 1983, where he rose to the post of Chief Lecturer in Chemistry in October 1998.

Thus far, Iginla has held various positions of responsibility in the Polytechnic, among which are: Pre-National Diploma Programme Coordinator, 1986-1987;Head of Department, Drug and Chemical Technology, 1990-1991;Head of Department, Science Laboratory Technology 1995-1997;Ag. Director, School of Technology, 1996; Member, 7th Governing Council, LASPOTEC, 1993; Member 8th Governing Council, LASPOECH, 1995-1999, Chairman, Governing Board, School of Part-Time Studies (Annexes) April 2003- March 2004; Director, Students’ Affairs, January 1998 – March 2004, Member, 10th Governing Council, LASPOTECH, August 2006 and still I can say categorically he is not stopping at that as he has a broad knowledge in Information Communication technology

He was until his appointment, the Director, School of Part-Time Studies (Annexes) of the Polytechnic. He has been a member of the Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria (formerly Society of Public Analysts of Nigeria) from 1987 to date.

He is happily married to Abiola Oluyemisi, nee Olomo, the oldest child and daughter of Kester Oluwole Olomo of Mosene Compound, Ita-Elewa, Ikorodu. The marriage is blessed with two children.

Even his name says it all as he remains that big and biggest tree in the forest that no man can cut off or demolish. I stand not to be corrected, some write for Eye service and I write and praise those that deserve praise...I am a writer that has so much confidence in my pen...I might not be that vast but what I know, I know how to do it at it best.

I call Iginla my dad, not because I want to flatter him but because he is truly a dad. He has invested into my life and I mean it when I write it. Though, he is no longer the Rector LASPOTECH, I know and I can say confidently that he has affected lives positively and his impacts can never be forgotten.

KUDOS AYODEJI BABATUNDE IGINLA, LASPOTECH WILL FOREVER ACKNOWLEDGE YOU.

 

MUCH LOVE

ASHOGBON ADENIKE MORONKEJI (A.K.A LANKO, KIDDO AND GODDAUGTHER)

 

Lagos-  The 1^st of December 2011 marked the 23rd United Nations World AIDS day and also 30 years after HIV/AIDS was first discovered, 10 years after the United Nations General Assembly Special Session (UNGASS) Political Declaration on AIDS, and 5 years after the Global Declaration towards Universal Access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support. In commemoration of this day, HACEY’s health Initiative organized an advocacy program on the theme ‘Getting to zero – The role we play”. This program was organized to bring together young people of different age groups and backgrounds to contribute towards finding a strategy to helping our society get to zero HIV new infections, zero discrimination, and zero HIV/AIDS related deaths and serve as a Open Forum for UNAIDS CrowdOutAIDS initiative. Backed by the United Nations, the "Getting to Zero" campaign runs until 2015 and builds on last year's successful World AIDS Day "Light for Rights" initiative encompassing a range of vital issues identified by key affected populations.

The program was held at Arts Theater, University of Lagos, Akoka on the 30^th of November 2011. In attendance were Dr A. O. Oduwole representing the Commissioner of Health Lagos state, Mr. Onimisi Adaba the operations manager of Cool/Wazobia fm, Mrs. Scholastica M. Lan a pharmarsist for the Nigerian Academy of science and association of women pharmacists, Ms Ashogbon Adenike, a youth advocate and journalist , Ms Adedoyin Oluwaseun the communications and research executive of RISE networks Interactive global link, Mr Olasupo Vera-Cruz the president of anti-aids club, Unilag and Mr Takuro Ojawale from the institute D’Étude de la langue francaise. These distinguished individuals formed the panelist for the discussion segment of the program. Also in attendance was the program manager for Nigerian youth Assembly, Mr Shehu Yinusa, and over 250 youths and representatives from different secondary schools in Lagos state.

The program was started off by a welcome by the president of the anti-AIDS club Unilag, and introductions of the panelist done by the MC of the occasion, Mr. Samson Robinson. A brief introduction of HACEY and the objectives of the program were given by Mr. Aaron Adah, one of the Directors in HACEY’s Health Initiative. The chairman of the occasion the Commissioner of health was represented by Dr A. O. Oduwole who spoke on the achievements of the ministry of health in the battle against HIV/AIDS, and also informed the listening audience on the 76 HIV/AIDS centers in Lagos state. He expressed his delight in seeing young people taking an active role in the fight against HIV and encouraged the youths present to work towards getting to zero HIV prevalence in our society.

An educative animated video on HIV donated by TeachAIDS USA was presented to the audience. It informed the viewers on the modes of transmission and prevention of HIV and also on how it works in the body. The program had a discussion segment led by the panelist on the theme of the program. The discussion answered questions on youth and HIV prevalence, leadership and prevention. Questions and contributions were entertained and answered from the audience by the panel.

During the discussion, it was proposed that youths can be active in the fight against HIV by passing the message across especially to young people living in rural communities where most people still do not have comprehensive knowledge of HIV/AIDS. A student from one of the secondary schools present contributed that abstinence should be encouraged as a means of preventing HIV/AIDS. The president of the anti-AIDS club Unilag advised that parents, religious bodies, and educational institutions should come together to put a stop to HIV.

Throughout the program, the youths in attendance were given the opportunity to ask questions and make contributions to the discussion, and at the end participants concluded that to enhance HIV prevention sex education should be incorporated into education curriculum and that the government should make use of the energy, innovation and creativity of young people and let young people take the lead in initiatives to combat HIV/AIDS. The program also showcased song presentations by Oba Adelani Gbogboade Memorial College and a song from upcoming artist Jessiey Mcjessey. Also in attendance was MTN project fame’s Joba who committed to working further with the organization in the fight against HIV. The vote of thanks was given by HACEY’s Rhoda Robinson.

HACEY’s Health Initiative is a non-governmental organization founded in 2007 with the aim of using Capacity building, Advocacy, Research and Education to help children, women and young people live healthy and productive life. They have worked in 8 states accross Nigeria. HACEY is a member of the World Health Organisation global health workforce alliance and country representative of Earth Child Institute, U.S.A. Their core programs is in the areas of HIV/AIDS, Malaria, Environmental protection and job creation.

www.hacey.org         info@hacey.org         +2348189461789, +2348030696277

 

by adenike ashogbon

Children Arts movement International (CAMI Project) a non-profit and non government organization in conjunction with Art and Industrial Design Department of Lagos State Polytechnic Ikorodu and support from BlackuLheritage studios organised her seventh (7th) edition of annual BARAKU drawing workshop/interactive session for Lagos State Basics and Secondary schools 28th-30th November, at Lagos State Polytechnic, Ikorodu (LASPOTECH) recently.

the initiative which was aimed at providing the opportunity for interaction between the children/youth at all level while encouraging and preparing them for a vocational or professional cares which will gain them a livelihood and at the same time enable the to perform a functional service to the society as they realise that many needs for encouraging the younger ones into art including the influence of schools on art and children of society.

However, the workshop is set to focus on these issues with the theme-“THE ROLE OF SCHOOLS IN THE RETROGRESSIVE STATE OF CREATIVE HABITS.” with utmost treatment in-depth as the parts school authorities including education unit of the government are playing regarding these issues.

the programme encompassed discussion sections in which our guest speaker Mr. Akinwale Onipede (from CBAAC) will deliver a paper on the 30th November, 2011. Also as our custom, this edition of workshop is dedicated to Chief Muraina Oyelami the Eesa of Iragbiji one of the living masters of the early 60’s of the Mbari Mbayo art of Oshogbo influenced by Ulli Beier.

According to the WALE ASUBIOJO, a Sculptor and the President /Founder of CAMI, ‘BARAKU means an innate attitude; it is a Yoruba words in an expression. thus:”o ti di BARAKUmo o Lara” means it has been part of him or he or she cannot do without it.. Drawing is an innate attitude or an inborn talent of every talented ones in which will make them to be more creative. Without drawing, there is no art and design and a good artist must know how to draw. That is the more reason the younger ones must imbibe the spirit of drawing. They must cultivate the idea of drawing at all time’.

speaking further, he noted that, ‘understanding the meaning and beauty transmitted by the arts translates to having sound knowledge about the goals and functions of art and art education as the required basics for total development physically, emotionally, intellectually, culturally, socially and mentally. Art as a means of expression provides opportunity for individuals to articulate feelings, beliefs, opinions etc on a number of issues, and as expressions, it provides insight into the feelings and thinking of the others, thus facilitating easy communication among people. A major goal and function of art is to communicate. An artist is like a storyteller whose language can be read and understood by both literates and illiterates. Art education deals with the study of the creative artistic products and processes and their relevance to human and societal growth’.

Nevertheless, the goals and functions of art and art education are geared to preparing students for a more fulfilled and all rounded development. Art education recognizes individual talent and capability, it provides activities and experiences which foster development physically, mentally, and emotionally and it is a specialized form of education in which the total being is stressed, so that the potential creative abilities of individuals in the society can unfold.

Children Arts Movement International (CAMI) is an education, non government organization which cater for the talent with the mission to provide the opportunity for interaction between youths of every levels while encouraging them and preparing them for a vocational career which will gain them a livelihood and at the same time enable them to perform a functional service to the society.

Thus far, they have organized and also taken part in some of the organized programs in the country in order to enhance the creativity level of these talented young ones the programs like; training workshop on arts both visual and dramatic arts, exhibition on arts and others, symposium on arts and other relative subject provision of arts coordinators for schools (on part time or full time basis), we organize driven programs around the country which can develop children/youths with the help of outstanding volunteer coordinators to mention but a few.

By Adenike Ashogbon

In a quest to reduce the rate of HIV/AIDS prevalence in the country and amongst the Nigeria youths through creating maximum awareness on the scourge of an infection,  Humanity Family Foundation For Peace And Development (HUFFPED) in conjunction with AIDS PREVENTION INITIATIVE IN NIGERIA (APIN) organised a walk against HIV/AIDS in Ikorodu community, Lagos State recently.

Tagged, GETTING TO ZERO, the event took place at Ikorodu Local Government, Ikorodu at about 9:30pm, 30^TH OF NOVEMBER 2011 with the registration of participants from various schools invited. The ED Programme Mr Adenigba started the event by inviting everyone present with a short energizer, after which the humanity walk for life started with the flagship done by the Vice Chairman of Ikorodu Local Government Honorable Omobowale W.A; he declared it open by welcoming all to this event. The rally took place in ita-ilewa environs with the distribution of flyers and music band alongside.

In line with the walk, the Executive Director programme, Mr Adenigba, he noted that the theme, GETTING TO ZERO revolved round the presence prevalence of HIV/AIDS in the country and things that needs to be put in place in order to move this high rating to zero in our schools, environment, thus, eradicating HIV/AIDS from our communities.

Speaking further, Mr Adenigba said, ‘but the priority may be zero discrimination in some parts of the world and zero AIDS related deaths in some other parts achieving “Zero new HIV infections he said it is time to use our imaginations and let everyone know that Getting to Zero is a must he also said knowing your status is free and the need to check your status from time to time is important. He made it clear that there is a difference between HIV and AIDS that HIV it is a virus that infects human being and leads to problems with their immune system. The immune system is the body's system for fighting disease and AIDS. Understanding what it means to be HIV positive is relatively simple either you are infected with the virus or you aren't while AIDS, which stands for "Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome" is a way of describing a whole group of symptoms and diseases associated with the damage HIV does to the immune system. As an HIV infection progresses, there is ongoing damage to immune defense cells and the body becomes increasingly less able to fight off infection. This means that individuals with advanced HIV disease are susceptible to infections that don't show up in people with healthy immune systems. They are called opportunistic infections because they take advantage of the weakened ability of an HIV positive individual to fight off disease. The difference between AIDS and HIV is that a person is said to have AIDS, as opposed to simply being HIV positive, when either the numbers of specific types of cells in their immune system drop below a certain level or when they develop one of a specific group of opportunistic infections. HIV is not spread through casual contact and there is the need not to stigmatize people living with HIV/AIDS irrespective of anything’.

Also present at the event was the speaker to the Vice Chairman of Ikorodu Local government Council, Honorable Jimoh Azeez, who appreciated Humanity Family Foundation, thus, advising that the general public should do more of drama to pass the message clearer. He told the student to be watchful and abstain from immoral act, he also advised them to observe etiquette that would lead them not to go astray in sterilizing things before use. He then congratulated the students for being part of this year WORLD AIDS DAY. He said every three months he would visits the schools present and help support the schools.

The event however, encompassed a short Drama display titled STIGMATIZATION and RISKY BEHAVIOUR which preaches total abstinence to avoid any form of risky behavior most especially our teenagers.

Others present include; a representative from Education District 11 Maryland, Vice Chairman Honorable Omobowale W.A, Mrs Fatunmbi, Mr Adenigba, Mr Eniagewon Samuel, a representative of the teachers, a representative of the Head boy and Head girl.

The Education District 11 Maryland welcomed all to this occasion he advised the students that their tomorrow is in front of them, they should make a right decision and they shouldn’t be ignorant of the word Humanity is preaching in avoiding risky behaviors and make something out of their life.

A representative of the Head boy and Head girl from Ikorodu Junior Grammar School made a short speech and encourage their peers to abstain from any sexual intercourse and staying away from sharing of sharp objects.

 

 

By Adenike Ashogbon

With applause and loads of acknoweledgments from the school management and the students of the polytechnic, the Students’ Union Government of Lagos State Polytechnic 2010/2011 rekindled sporting activities on campus as they follow suit by organising her the second edition of LASPOSUG Marathon, this years' edition tagged RACE AGAINST CHOLERA.

The marathon which is aimed at improving the sporting experience of students of the Polytechnic and also serve as an avenue to display the abundance of talents in the students, thus launder the image of the union and the institution kicked off from the first gate of the Polytechnic in the early hours of the day at around 10am for bonafide students of the polytechnic covering 10 -- 11 kilometers from the school gate, before which the students have been gathered spilling the environs with various shades of colours of their LASPOSUG jerseys.

To coach the race were the SUG and the school coaches, they also organize the race and verify each Students’ participation through the sports committee which will demand for the photocopy a form of identity of school identify card as well as their health fitness for the race.

"The present day SUG, Laspotech is determined to continuously pursue the mission and vision of the institution, this is why our (Union) mindset is narrowed to effective management of students wants and desire for proper academic upliftment and boost in their individual psyche and sees this marathon as a corporate social responsbility we owe ikorodu and its environs,Comrade Gafarr Adedayo  President SUG LASPOTECH 2010/2011 reiterated.

In light to the marathon aims and objectives, Comrade Alawoki Ahmed, sports director 2010/2011 programme says, ‘LASPOSUG marathon came into limelight organised by the students’ union in bid of contributing to their society and creating awareness about the pandemic called cholera and social vices in the society. Its all about fun and the brain is to explore the sporting zeal, passion and interest of the students not just to engage in sporting activities within the institution but also outside the school vicinity and I believe through this they would excel’.

Alawoki went ahead to reiterate a statement of fact which from the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola proves that ‘Lagos state has the least cholera infected rate and in a bid to reduce this to the bearest and zero record level, LASPOSUG 2010/2011 took it as a point of call to create awareness through a race which we tag, RACE AGAINST CHOLERA, it is not just about having a minimal rate but a zero level wiping cholera way from Lagos totality for healthier livelihood of all and sundry’.

At the end of the race, five winners were selected from the male and female categories and would win prizes ranging from HP Laptop computers to Mini Refrigerators, standing fan, 15 inches TV set, cooker amongst others.

In all there were 800 marathoners, though they were more than this before but they underwent medical screenings on their heart beat, blood pressure and screening based on their payment of Union dues and legal Laspotech ID cards.

winners for the Male categories include; MICHEAL INNOCENT 1ST who came first after 42minutes,AKINMOYEYE JEREMIAH 2ND, ELECTRICAL ENGNINEERING,OLUWADAIRO OPEYEMI 3RD,BOLAJI 4TH and ADERELE MOSES 5TH.

Respective winners for Female Categories the winners was NGOZI OGODO BUSINESS STUDIES, ND 2 FIRST FEMALE who was overall first as she won the race after running for 35mins,DAVIES JOY – COMPUTER SCIENCE ND 1 SECOND

ODUSANYA KEHINDE COMPUTER SCIENCE 3RD,OLATOYE FEYISOLA ELECTRICAL ND 2 4TH who was 1st at the first edition and TAIWO BEAUTY 5TH.

to grace the occasion from the school authority were; the Dean of Students' Affairs, Mr Gbolagade Omolumo, The Assistant Registrar and Informataion officer of the school, Mr. Olanrewaju Kuye, DEAN SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY Mrs. Folashade Adunni Ayinde.

Other guests present at the programme were; Representative from the institution, Ikorodu Local government area, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Lagos State Ambulance Services (LASAMBUS), Athletic Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Nigeria Police (Ikorodu) and various media houses in Nigeria .

even after the event, it was a clear cut that the memories would forever linger in the hearts of the students.

 

Ex-HOD LASPOTECH MASS COMMUNICATION to launch a book

By Adenike Ashogbon

 

Former Head of Department Mass communication, Lagos State Polytechnic, Retired, Mr. Mudathir Ganiyu would be launching a new book titled: SECRETS OF ONLINE AND MULTIMEDIA JOURNALISM: A MANUAL FOR ONLINE AND MULTIMEDIA JOURNALISM PRACTICE IN AFRICA is out.

 

The book which is published by Emgee Publishing Limited, a fast growing Ibadan based book publishers, the book, the first of its kind on online and multimedia journalism by Nigerians, is co-authored by Mr. Mudathir who also doubles as  a former Editor of the NIGERIAN TRIBUNE and two-time Head of Department of Mass Communication, Lagos State Polytechnic, Ikorodu, and Mr. Qasim Akinreti, the Assistant Chief  Editor of Voice of Nigeria.

 

According to a Press release signed by the author, the book is a compendium on new media, and what it entails to be a journalist in the 21^st Century, is billed for launching in the last week of February, 2011.

 

The book consists 16 chapters treating topics such as developing and running a website, blogging, using social media for journalism, using mobile phone for journalism, media convergence, regulatory issues in the age of digital media and other interesting topics relating to online journalism practice.

By Adenike Ashogbon, HND 2, Mass communication department, Lagos State Polytechnic, Ikorodu. (ashbon_4u@yahoo.com)
“Oh! what a country”, we all say. “A country we all call our hope with all dexterity and confidence! So many things are going wrong and there are so many of them to talk about. From the smallest of all families to the formal academic settings, then to the political arena.
Nigeria, a country blessed with good people. Did I hear you say Good People, Great Nation? Nah... Yes, we have good and great people but where are they today? How far has their good works gone after their demise?
The struggle for superiority, the fight for survival, the anguish of the poor, the dilapidated state of a few, the cries of the weary hearted, the wealth of the wealthy, all these and many more are things we put as our priority even when we know that we are still struggling for survival and above all, suffering and smiling.
Toyosi Akerele of Rise Network, once said this in one of the symposia she organised in National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, “I’m angry, you are angry, but I (Toyosi) am doing something about my own anger”
Now, the question is, when would we learn to fight on our own and leave the so called Government or Big Boys and Mamas in the country to wallow in what they delight in. We complain too much that during these periods we lose focus easily. Even as youths, we are not meant to continue nagging and expect positive changes in the country?
I mean, when would we youths take up the call to be upright and positively oriented catalyst in the economy of Nigeria? When? Oh when? When would we have a heavenly inspired direction of our will and follow the right way? When things are going wrong in the society, where do we turn to?
Must we keep saying, “God will take control or would we choose to accept the fact that the more we say this, we are keeping quiet. Thus, we will die in silence? Suffering and smiling over luxury that I call the many curse of blessing.
Now, the question is, when would we learn to fight on our own and leave the so called Government or Big Boys and Mamas in the country to wallow in what they delight in. We complain too much that during these periods we lose focus easily. Even as youths, we are not meant to continue nagging and expect positive changes in the country?
I mean, when would we youths take up the call to be upright and positively oriented catalyst in the economy of Nigeria? When? Oh when? When would we have a heavenly inspired direction of our will and follow the right way? When things are going wrong in the society, where do we turn to?
Must we keep saying, “God will take control or would we choose to accept the fact that the more we say this, we are keeping quiet. Thus, we will die in silence? Suffering and smiling over luxury that I call the many curse of blessing.
Tell me, what makes a youth stand out in a country full of corruption and sleaze that even unborn children crave for in the wombs of their mothers? It runs in the blood I should say but though it runs in the blood there are still some invisible chemical catalysts that can reduce the rate of our I-don’t-care reaction.
In a country where everyone tend to grumble and mumble over worries which are being caused by themselves. They cry over problems which at times they find it hard to actually figure it out.
This could be best described as people who subsequently feel they have problems but the truth is that the problem of this people is that they do not have any problem or better still, predicament.
We wallow in the pains that we have caused for ourselves. We cry over spilled milk. We have always reversed most of the rhythmic adages which has been in existence for long all in the name of the new trend.
They are weary; we are not yet worn out, they are fading; we are flowing. Yes, all these and many more are their present situation even if they refuse to accept that as a fact, but we as youths, must know that we have all it takes to keep the Country alive, if only we can forget that Nigeria ever experience a stereotype manner of thinking and project into the future either as a volunteer or a pace setters in our various setting.
The elections fear and apprehension is moving at a fast pace, lots of youths would be bought over, lots of people would lose their lives, some would stay alive to narrate the tale while some others, that is unborn generations would have to read it from published articles in years to come.
Now the question yet to be answered is would we live ourselves to be bought over by sugar coated “POLITRICKIANS”...hmm the choice is ours, let the selection/election begin!!!