PRESIDENT OLUSEGUN OBASANJO , GARVEY PICKS BADAGRY AS THE LOCATION FOR WORLD'S AFRICAN SLAVE TRADE MUSEUM

 Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the leader of the Diasporan delegation to motherland Africa, Dr Julius Garvey, has agreed to have Badagry in Lagos State as the location for the World’s Africa Slave Trade Museum.

L-R DR. JULIUS GARVEY AND FORMER PRESIDENT OF NIGERIA HIS EXCELLENCY OLUSEGUN OBASANJO

This followed after a  meeting was  held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, Ogun State, during a courtesy visit to the former President and renowned African political figure.

In a statement made by Obasanjo’s Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, on Friday, the duo noted that the immense contributions of the ancient town in Badagry to the history of the slave trade could not be hyperbolised.

Hence, they had the resolution to have it as the location of the world museum centre.

Ghana, Addis-Ababa, Nigeria, Ethiopia and Senegal were all choices, but Nigeria was chosen due to her capacity and leading strength in the continent.

The visiting team also discussed on how to improve trade between Africa and the Caribbean and other contemporary issues.

Speaking on the visit, Garvey remarked that it was really a wonderful experience for him seeing President Olusegun Obasanjo personally. 

He elucidated that he really had the interest of the Africans at heart, Both Africans here in the continent and in Diaspora.

He explicated his excitement in seeing that. 

We discussed the situation in Africa, and I am pleased to say that the understanding we both reached on the Museum location is pleasing.

Garvey said the delegation also discussed about the continent and the Caribbean as part of the six regions, and I am excited about the direction the conservation took.”

He added that he saw Obasanjo as someone on top of the today’s issues. He has done so much for Africans and from the pan-African sense. He has a sharp mind and is willing to contribute to the development of Africa. He really looked like my father from his old pictures and that he’s really taking good care of his health,” the Vascular Surgeon said.

He disclosed that having served as a vascular surgeon and professor of medicine for many years, he is now focused on advancing his father’s legacy. he stated that the very much  interested in cultivating collaboration with Nigerians to bring home transformation through health, education, business, agriculture, aviation, tourism, technology, manufacturing and lots more.

 I hope to see Nigeria become Africa’s transformation engine and the Nigerian Diaspora as the continent’s best Global Ambassadors in this lifetime.”

Julius Garvey is the son of the legendary Marcus Garvey, the great human rights promoter.

He said, my father Marcus Mosiah Garvey was never able to set his feet in Africa, even though he preached to Africans in the Diaspora about returning to the Motherland physically or mentally. As his son, returning and becoming a Chief in Nigeria is overwhelming.

Obasanjo implied that as the Prime Minister (Balogun) of his Owu clan, he would recommend a chieftaincy title for him.

The delegation included the Chairman of Space Network and notable Prince in Ijebu Land, Otunba Ayodeji Osibogun, the Olu Orile Ilawo, HRM (Prof) Alexander Olusegun MacGregor, who also serves as the founder and president of Toronto Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Moses A. Mawa, President & CEO of Silvertrust Media, Afroglobal Television and Transformation Institute.

Mawa is also the Executive Producer of a documentary film being produced on Marcus Mosiah Garvey and Julius Garvey’s historic trip to Nigeria, which is expected to be reflected in the film.

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THE 4TH EDITION OF THE BADAGRY DOOR OF RETURN FESTIVAL MARCUS GARVEY JNR WAS GIVEN A NEW NAME

 Yesterday 20th of October 2023, Dr Julius Garvey, son of legendary Marcus Garvey was  given a new name by the Akran of Badagry. He is now called Ajigo of Badagry Kingdom which means in English language, the Child returns home.

L-R The Jengen of Badagry Kingdom and Dr. Julius Garvey

This took place at the Palace of the Akran of Badagry as part of the activities leading to the Grand Finale of the 4th Edition of the Badagry Door of Return Festival, in Badagry, Lagos State.

L-R Dr.David Andersen  of the United State and Dr. Julius Garvey

Dr Garvey who could not help expressing his excitement and joy of return, maintained that it is indeed a long awaited home- coming. 

He promised to remain connected and rooted with Badagry, Lagos and Nigeria as homeland.

Dr David Anderson of the United States of America who had been to Badagry for three consecutive times with a revered title of Jogbo of Badagry Kingdom, and had been previously named Mautin, added that it is always refreshing and heartwarming coming home, his motherland, Badagry.

Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission and Initiator of the Badagry Door Of Return, believes that if the event is well Invested-in, harvested, exploited and positioned, it will become one of the best tourism products in Nigeria, given its Diaspora content.

Dr. Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa Speaking at the Akran's palace

The 27 member historic African Diaspora team to the Badagry Door of Return Festival visited historical sites and monuments revealing the true perspectives of the Trans-Atlantic Slave trade. First point of call was the Seat of the British Canon donated to King Aholu Wawu of Badagry in 1843.

At the Lagos State Heritage Museum, it was a sad recollection of horrendous pictorial presentation of the evils of slavery. 

The delegation was also at the Mobee Family Museum Relics, depicting the height of man inhumanity to man through the Trans-Atlantic Slave trade.

At the Seriki Williams Abbas Slave Museum, relics of Brazilian Baracoon of 1840 and Point of No Return, Gerefu-Badagry, were visible.

The Day two of the Badagry Door of Return Festival ended with a heart rendering theatrical enactment of the rambunctious African continent, blessed with rich flora and fiona, demonstrating the craven consequences of Slavery, the renaissance and renewed hope of the historic African Diaspora reconnecting with homeland, directed by Prof Sola Fosudo.

More pictures from the event are as follows:

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ENGINEERING RESOURCES ACADEMY HELD THEIR FIRST DAY TRAINING ON INTRODUCTION TO EUROCODE 3 STEEL DESIGN.

Yesterday, 14th of October 2023 Engineering resources academy Held their First Day training on Introduction to Euro code 3 Steel Design.

The facilitator Engr. Hakeem Olokunola had a theoretical lecture on steel design using euro code 3.

He lectured the participants on the  choice of materials used in euro code 3 (steel design) I.e concrete, steel, brick, timber, Glass, composite and sustainable materials like stone mud etc, the load path, the structural steel sections, how to read steel section tables, types of framing system, non-sway frames, sway frames, Framing system, Actions on structures according to eurocode, the requirements in steel design, how to avoid potential damages, the design procedures ( Ultimate limit state ULS), (Serviceability Limit State SLS),  actions and load combinations, how to find the load combination for a beam with only permanent and variable action, how to design tension and compression members, steel section classification,  classification of steel members, steps in section classifications, and also how to determine each classes  for  a universal beam.

The training was very resourceful and insightful.

Don't miss out on next week training session.

It's going to be more of a practical session.

More pics from the training session are shown below:

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THE ENGINEERING RESOURCE ACADEMY WOULD BE ORGANISING A TRAINING FOR BEGINNERS AND EXPERIENCED PERSON'S AIMING TO RE-DEFINE THEIR SKILLS ON EURO CODE 3 STEEL DESIGN.

 

On Saturday OCTOBER 14th and 21th 2023 Engineering Resource Academy would be Organising a training 

Themed: INTRODUCTION TO EURO CODE 3 STEEL DESIGN 

The Training is organised for beginners willing to strengthen their foundation or an experienced person aiming to refine their skills.

 The event promises to be valuable, insightful and a collaborative learning.

:📅 Event Details are as follows:

 Date: OCTOBER 14th and 21th

🕑: Time: 8:00am prompt (UTC)

📍Location: Main Hall of Oyebolu Engineering Resource centre department of works and physical planning University of Lagos Akoka

Time zone: Africa/Lagos

To be a part of the event you will need to register through the link below. https://paystack.com/pay/kxqo0qvtcb

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OVERVIEW OF THE NIGERIAN SOCIETY OF ENGINEERS LAGOS BRANCH 2023 ANNUAL PUBLIC LECTURES, AWARDS AND INDUCTION CEREMONY/ ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.

 On the 26th of September 2023, The Nigerian Society Of Engineers  had their 2023 Annual Public Lecture Awards and induction Ceremony/ Annual General Meeting held at the Main Auditorium, Oyebolu Engineering Resource Centre Works and physical planning Department, University of Lagos, Akoka Yaba, Lagos.

Themed "RAILWAY AS FULCRUM OF NIGERIA PROSPERITY".

The CEO of Engineering Resources Academy Engr. Dr. Omolola Adetona did the opening remarks. 

L-R The MC of the Day and Engr. Dr. Omolola Adetona FNSE, FNICE, FNISAFETYE (CEO/FOUNDER ENGINEERING RESOURCES ACADEMY).

She also thanked all the distinguished members for coming.

    She equally welcomed the NSE Lagos branch chairman Engr. Adekunle Bello to the pulpit.

   The chairman on his part welcomed all the distinguished guest of honour, guest speakers, invitees present and the members present.

Engr. Adekunle Bello MNSE - The NSE Lagos Branch Chairman giving his welcome Address.

   The event had in attendance the Director of (Civil/Newlines) Nigerian Railway Corporation Engr. Adekunle Ayeni Ojobola, MNSE, Engr. Olasunkanmi M. Ojuwuro MNSE, FNIEE, FNImechE from the Ministry of Transportation Lagos state Government, the CEO of Engineering Resources Academy Engr. Dr. Omolola Adetona FNSE, FNICE, FNISafetyE, Mr. Fabinu Ayodeji Viavoh MNIOB, FIMC, CMC, MIPMA, MAPM (MD/CEO Fabulous Construction LTD) and other dignitaries.

   During the course of the public lecture the Distinguished Guest Speakers stated that Railway Transport System is often regarded as the wheels of economic activity because of the crucial roles it play in creating alternative and cheaper means of transport, reducing pressure on the roads as well as money spent annually on road maintenance and also add to the GDP of the nation.

  The contribution of railway transport system in economic development cannot be over emphasized. 

    Recently, The Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwoolu flagged off the commercial operations of first phase of the blue line rail in the state.

  This Blue Line Rail will move  from Marina to Mile 2 and the First phase of the rail service will transport about 250,000 passengers daily. There is no doubt that this will stimulate intra-trade and commerce and also promote other economic activities in and around Lagos state.

   Giving the enormous benefits of railway systems to national development, the federal Government should not hesitate in expanding the investment in railway system in the country and with the recent removal of the rail system from the exclusive list. Each state has the permission to formulate rail system that could bring development to their state with regional plan to stimulate economic activities from region to region to save our road infrastructure from total collapse.

   Awards were presented to Recognized professionals and organisations who have contributed immensely to the growth and development in various fields of engineering.

New corporate members were inducted into the Nigerian Society of Engineers.

    The Chairman of the Lagos Branch, Engr. Adekunle Bello MNSE congratulated the inductees and urge them to participate actively in all the Branch Activities.

 The Chairman thanked all the Past Chairmens, members of the branch and the invited guests for their presence at the occasion during his closing remarks.

The Nse Lagos Branch Chairman "Engr. Adekunle Bello MNSE".

He wished everyone safe journey back to their various destinations.

More pictures at the public lectures are as follows:

Mr Fabinu Ayodeji Viavoh Mniob, Fimc, CMC, Mipma, Mapm (MD/CEO Fabulous Construction LTD)

L-R The NSE Lagos Branch Chairman Engr. Adekunle Bello Mnse, Immediate past NSE Lagos Branch Chairman Engr. Ayotunde O. Ogunnoiki Fnse, The MC of the Day

L-R  Engr Adekunle Bello MNSE, Chairman NSE Lagos Branch, Engr Dr Omolola Adetona FNSE FNICE FNISafetyE, CEO ERA, Engr Faith oko-Okoli MNSE vice chairman NICE Lagos and Engr Dr. Funmilade Akingbagbohun FNSE FNIMechE National chairman Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers.

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