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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has revealed plans to convert several skills acquisition centers in the state into Eko Creation Innovators Hubs as part of efforts to address the "japa" syndrome. During the commissioning of Sail Innovation Lab, an initiative by Senator Tokunbo Abiru representing Lagos East, Sanwo-Olu also announced the intention to transform Yaba into a Tech Campus to encourage digital skills among the youth.

The Sail Innovation Lab, established in 2021 in Ikorodu, falls within the jurisdiction represented by Senator Abiru. It operates in collaboration with Co-creation Hub, providing free training for young individuals, teenagers, and teachers in the Ikorodu area. Governor Sanwo-Olu commended Abiru's initiative, stating that it aligns with the state government's vision of leveraging technology for youth development.

Expressing his excitement, Sanwo-Olu praised Abiru's commitment to fulfilling the promises made to the people of Lagos East. He emphasized the government's responsibility to offer hope and opportunities to those in need, expressing his satisfaction with the impact of governance on people's lives. The governor stressed the importance of selfless service and commended Senator Abiru's efforts, emphasizing the role of technology in advancing the youth and positioning Ikorodu as a global competitor.

Sanwo-Olu expressed gratitude for the collaboration with partners such as Microsoft and the Bank of Industries, highlighting the government's commitment to creating an enabling environment for international businesses. He reiterated Lagos' position as the tech hub in Africa and mentioned ongoing efforts to establish a metropolitan fiber mesh, ensuring easier and faster internet access for the city.

Recognizing the significance of the innovation lab, Sanwo-Olu encouraged the youth not to "japa" (leave the country) but instead to compete and develop their skills in Ikorodu. He revealed plans to transform skills acquisition centers into Eko Creation Innovation Hubs, highlighting the government's determination to leave a lasting positive impact. Governor Sanwo-Olu praised Abiru's character and expressed his willingness to collaborate with him.

In his remarks, Senator Abiru emphasized the global importance of technology and its impact on social interactions and daily life. He acknowledged the milestones achieved by the innovation lab since its inception, with over 490 participants benefiting from in-person programs and over 2,000 individuals participating in online programs. Abiru highlighted the lab's role in bridging the digital skills gap and announced upcoming training programs in areas such as digital product design, data science, and metaverse.

The joint efforts of Governor Sanwo-Olu, Senator Abiru, and their partners demonstrate their commitment to fostering innovation, equipping the youth with valuable digital skills, and positioning Lagos as a tech hub. With a focus on technology and collaboration, they aim to drive the growth and development of the state while empowering individuals to thrive in the digital age.

Hilda Baci, also known as the Nigerian Jollof Queen, is currently attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking time. Her four-day cooking marathon started on Thursday, May 11, 2023, and is being held at Amore Gardens, Lekki.

The event, which features celebrity visitations, networking, games, and brand activations, has received support from the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. On Sunday, he showed his support for Hilda Baci and urged the crowd of supporters present at the event to continue cheering her on and wished her success.

Hilda Baci, who has showcased her culinary skills on various television cook shows and represented Nigeria at the Jollof Faceoff Competition in 2021, aims to break the Guinness World record of 87 hours, 45 minutes, and 00 seconds set by Chef Lata Tondon in Rewa, India, in 2019. She plans to achieve this by cooking for at least 93 hours, taking an hour break in-between every 12 hours of cooking.

The Nigerian foodpreneur has spent at least 70 hours showcasing her culinary skills using various local and intercontinental recipes to put Nigeria on the global culinary map. Her attempt to break the Guinness World Record not only highlights her culinary skills but also represents Nigerian culture and cuisine on a global scale.

I showed up to support Chef Hilda Baci, in her quest to break the Guinness World Record @GWR for the longest time spent cooking by an individual.

Her dedication, passion for cooking as well as her desire to put our rich culture on the map by not only exhibiting our food but… pic.twitter.com/R5qBP4U7wN

— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) May 14, 2023

Hilda Baci's attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking time is a commendable feat. Her dedication, determination, and culinary skills are worthy of recognition and support. We wish her success in her endeavor to put Nigeria on the global culinary map.

However, according to a report by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Sanwo-Olu allegedly evaded service of the petition on him by the court's bailiff. Rhodes-Vivour and his party's lawyer, Olagbade Benson, informed the election petition tribunal that the governor refused to collect the document from the bailiff when the court official arrived at his office to serve him.

As a result, Rhodes-Vivour and the LP asked the court to grant them permission to serve the petition and other processes to the governor and his deputy through alternate means, such as DHL courier services or any other recognized courier service company. They suggested posting the documents to Sanwo-Olu's official residence at Lagos House, Marina, Lagos.

The Lagos State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has now approved Rhodes-Vivour's ex parte application to serve Sanwo-Olu with the petition documents through a substitute. This means that the LP candidate can serve the governor via an alternate means, as requested.

The use of alternative means to serve legal documents is not uncommon. It is a process that allows parties in a legal dispute to serve documents on the other party if they cannot be physically located or if they evade service. This alternative method ensures that parties in a legal dispute can proceed with their case without being held back by a refusal to accept service.

In conclusion, the Lagos State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has granted Gbadegbo Rhodes-Vivour and the Labour Party's request to serve Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu with petition documents through an alternate means. The plaintiffs had claimed that the governor evaded service of the documents by the court's bailiff. The use of alternate means to serve legal documents is not uncommon, and it ensures that parties can proceed with their case without being held back by a refusal to accept service.