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‘Appoint one of us if you win’ — Jide Kosoko tells Sanwo-Olu


Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal condition that affects women during their childbearing years.

PCOS affects women by producing cysts in their ovaries, high levels of male hormones and irregular or skipped periods.

Women with the condition produce more than normal amounts of male hormones. As a result, they tend to experience irregular menstrual cycles.

In addition to unstable menstrual cycles, women with PCOS may potentially suffer from hirsutism- a condition that causes an excessive amount of hair growth on their faces, bodies and legs, as well as baldness sometimes.

Causes of PCOS

Although genes, inflammation and insulin resistance have been linked to triggering PCOS, experts are yet to point out the exact cause of the condition.

Experts believe that the higher production of male hormones by women living with PCOS make their menstrual cycles and pregnancy difficult.

Symptoms

PCOS symptoms include hirsutism (excessive hair growth on the face, body and legs), irregular periods, acne (triggered by excessive male hormones present and causing the skin to be oilier), excessive bleeding, weight gain and darkening of the skin.

Effects of PCOS

The most popular effects of PCOS are metabolic syndrome, infertility, headaches, depression, endometrial cancer and sleep apnea, characterised by repeated breathing pauses while sleeping.

With the right diet and exercise, PCOS can be managed. Also, surgery, birth control pills and hair removal drugs are artificial ways of managing the condition.Jide Kosoko has urged Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos, to appoint an entertainer into his cabinet if he wins the 2019 election.

The Nollywood veteran led entertainers, including Sound Sultan, Wasiu Alabi (Pasuma), Daddy Showkey, on a solidarity visit to the APC candidate on Thursday.

The creative industry professionals used their visit to present some of the challenges plaguing the sector.

They identified security, access to public buildings such as hospitals, schools, airport, police station, military barracks and other permits as some of the operational issues they struggle with while shooting movies and music videos in Lagos.

“We have very highly educated people among us and I want to charge you to appoint one of us into your government when you win the election by the grace of God,” Kosoko said.

“If we had one of us in your government he or she will represent us and our interests well. We are for you and APC in Lagos and we will support you to win this election.”

Responding, Sanwo-Olu said: “I am very happy to see many of you here in flesh and blood especially our veterans like Oga Jide Kosoko and Oga Bello. Those days before the age of internet when we see you on television we look forward to meeting you. You inspired us and entertained us.

“The purpose of this interaction is to know the issues that are important to you that you want government to address. We want your input so we can plan for. I appreciate your endorsement and support. It means much to me and my deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat.

“Let me assure you that by the grace of God when we get to office, I will appoint one of you into senior position as requested by Prince Kosoko and beyond appointment, we will through policies and necessary structure provide enabling environment for you to thrive and do your job well.”

Other members of the delegation from the film industry include Adebayo Salami (Oga Bello), Ebun Oloyede (Olaiya Igwe), Taiwo Hassan (Ogogo), Rachael Oniga, Yinka Qadri, Lanre Hassan (Mama Awero), Chico Ejiro, Fred Amata, Muka Ray, Sola Kosoko, Ik Ogbonna, Alex Ekubo, Femi Branch, Iyabo Ojo, Ayo Badmus, and Lilian Bach.

Musicians among them include Owen G, Sound Sultan, Ozzy Bosco, Muma Gee, Olisa Adibua and MC Lively.