Day: April 1, 2023

Ikorodu Ambassadors Group Felicitates Prince Shopitan On Birthday

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Mariam Akinloye The Ikorodu Ambassadors Group has congratulated the Executive Assistant to the Governor of Lagos State on Maritime Affairs, Prince Yommy Shopitan, on his birthday. Prince Shopitan, who is an indigene of Ikorodu and Igbogbo Kingdoms, added another year today. In a statement signed on behalf of the Coordinator of the Ikorodu Ambassadors Group, Comrade Sholanke Lateef (Arizona), the group appreciated the contributions of the celebrant to the development of waterways in the state. He prayed for more abundant years for the Governor’s aide. “Join me in celebrating my…

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IKODASS 2023: Ikorodu Decides Who Occupies Secretaryship Position, Oyefusi Or Elemuren?

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Kunle Adelabu Barring any last minute change, it is certain that only the position of the General Secretary of the Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS), will be contested for at the General Council Meeting/2023 Election of the socio – cultural and economic association, slated for Sunday, April 2, 2023. The two contenders are: Prince Adesegun Oyefusi of the Zenith Peers Club and Mr Rasheed Elemuren who is representing The Achievers Enlightenment Association. Like other twenty aspirants for other positions in the election slated to hold at the Ikorodu Town…

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Princess Aderoju Ladega, Founder, Never Say Never Loses Mother A Day To Her Birthday.

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Kunle Adelabu It was shocking and disbelief on Friday, when Princess Aderoju Ladega, a granddaughter of the late Oba Ladega, popularly called ‘Kiniun Ikorodu’ and founder of ‘Never Say Never Foundation’, announced on her Facebook page that she has lost her mother, Aramide Oluwakamikun Ladega (Nee Odunuga). “Agbeekeee!! I’ve lost my mum!”, she screamed. The sad announcement has been generating so much comments from residents of Ikorodu, especially youths who worked with Princess Aderoju as a community advocate and developer as well as a humanitarian, while she was in the…

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We Know Ikorodu’s Place As The Beacon, Light In Lagos – Sanwo – Olu

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Kunle Adelabu -Thanks residents for support at poll The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu, has publicly acknowledged the impacts of Ikorodu in the last General Elections in the state, describing the division as the beacon and light for others in the state. Sanwo – Olu, who got second highest votes from Ikorodu for his re – election, also thanked the people for recording the highest number of votes for the President – elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the Presidential election. The Governor gave the commendations…

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Rep. Benson’s Foundation Empower 20 Ikorodu Youths with Mini – Buses

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Mariam Akinloye A total of 20 mini – buses, popularly called ‘Korope’ in the local parlance, were distributed to 20 youths as part of Rep. Babajimi Benson’s empowerment for the youths in Ikorodu Division. The re – elected lawmaker carried out the initiative through his operational team, iCare Foundation, while the presentations were made to the lucky beneficiaries, at the Rep. Benson Federal Constituency Office, Ikorodu, on Friday. Former Commissioner for Agriculture and Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asipa Kaoli Olusanya, the Director – General, iCare Foundation, Mayor…

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Sanwo – Olu Assures Lagosians Of Accelerated Development In The Next Four Years

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Kunle Adelabu-Commissions Sekumade road-Says his administration committed to fourth mainland bridge, completion of other projects It was a re-commitment to the campaign ideals of greater Lagos rising, when Governor Babajide Olushola Sanwo – Olu visited Ikorodu on Friday, March 31, 2023, to commission the rehabilitated/reconstructed Oba Sekumade Road, in Ipakodo, Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria. The road was commissioned alongside a strategic sectional rehabilitation of TOS Benson Avenue, which connects the Oba Sekumade Road that links the Ikorodu – Lagos Road.…

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