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Lanre Jimoh Celebrates Nigeria at 65, Honours Oba Akiolu, Alhaji Smith for Fatherly Guidance
Lanre Jimoh Independence Message celebrates Nigeria’s 65th anniversary, inspiring hope, unity, and gratitude for national growth and mentorship
Lanre Jimoh Independence Message echoed optimism, gratitude, and unity as the renowned entrepreneur and hospitality icon joined Nigerians in celebrating the nation’s 65th Independence anniversary.
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Laredo, as he is fondly called, expressed pride in Nigeria’s progress despite its trials, describing the milestone as a powerful reminder of the country’s resilience and boundless potential.
He encouraged citizens to remain steadfast in hope and contribute meaningfully to the nation’s continued development.
The founder of Laredo Small Chops, one of Lagos’s most recognisable finger-food brands, Laredo has sustained a thriving business legacy for nearly three decades—a testament to his passion for innovation and excellence in service.
In his Independence reflection, Laredo expressed heartfelt appreciation to two prominent figures who have profoundly shaped his journey His Royal Majesty, Oba Rilwan Babatunde Akiolu, the Oba of Lagos, and Alhaji Musiliu Adeola Smith, the retired Inspector General of Police.
“Their mentorship and fatherly guidance have deeply influenced my life,” he noted. “Following my father’s passing in 1988, they became true father figures, offering wisdom, kindness, and leadership that continue to inspire me.”
He described Oba Akiolu and Alhaji Smith as pillars of support and wisdom, praying for their long life and continued blessings.
Reflecting further, Laredo reaffirmed his dedication to fostering unity, youth empowerment, and nation-building through his businesses and community engagements.
“Nigeria’s story is one of hope,” he declared passionately. “As we mark 65 years of independence, I see a future where our collective dreams burn brighter than ever.”
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With this Lanre Jimoh Independence Message, the respected entrepreneur continues to stand as a beacon of optimism, celebrating not just national pride but also personal gratitude, mentorship, and purpose.
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Dauda Lawal swears in five permanent secretaries in Zamfara, urging them to follow public service rules, financial regulations and relevant laws
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has sworn in five new permanent secretaries, urging them to comply with Public Service Rules, financial regulations and other relevant laws in the discharge of their duties.
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The swearing-in ceremony took place on Thursday at the Grand Chamber of the Government House in Gusau, the state capital.
The newly appointed permanent secretaries are Ahmad S. Zamfara, Nasiru Halilu Anka, Mu’azu Jibril Guraguri, Adamu Abdullahi Kanoma and Sani Muhammad Shinkafi.
The Chief Judge of Zamfara State, Justice Kulu Aliyu, administered the oath of office to the appointees, who pledged allegiance to the Federal Republic of Nigeria in accordance with the Constitution and the law.
Speaking at the ceremony, Lawal congratulated the new permanent secretaries, describing their appointments as recognition of their experience, abilities and readiness to take on greater responsibilities.
He said their roles extended beyond personal career advancement, noting that their decisions and conduct would influence government performance and the welfare of residents.
“The Permanent Secretary is central to Government, providing administrative leadership, institutional continuity, and policy advice while implementing approved programs,” the governor said.
He added that permanent secretaries were responsible for maintaining discipline, coordinating their establishments and ensuring that public resources were used for their intended purposes.
Lawal said his administration remained committed to strengthening government institutions and improving public administration to support Zamfara’s development priorities.
He noted that the civil service played a critical role in translating government decisions into practical results, particularly in the delivery of essential services.
The governor urged the new appointees to align their work with his administration’s priorities through proper planning, realistic implementation strategies, effective supervision and continuous assessment of results.
He also called on them to maintain constructive and professional relationships with commissioners and other political officeholders.
According to Lawal, political leaders are responsible for setting policy, while career civil servants provide the institutional knowledge, technical advice and administrative capacity needed to implement it.
He stressed that mutual respect and cooperation between political officeholders and career civil servants were essential to effective governance.
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The governor urged the permanent secretaries to uphold discipline and professionalism while ensuring that their departments supported the administration’s development agenda and served the needs of the people of Zamfara.
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