Day: March 19, 2024

iCare Foundation Partners Nigerian Army To Empower Ikorodu Youths

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Mariam Akinloye iCare Foundation, the operating arm of the representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, has called for applications for another edition of its entrepreneurship training in partnership with the Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC). The group announced the 6 – week training which is only meant for youths in Ikorodu Federal Constituency, on Tuesday. Interested applicants are to apply through: https://jimibenson.com/youth-entrepreneurship-training/ Available courses are fish production, poultry production, rabbit and grass cutters breeding, snail production, baking, plumbing and pipe fitting, photography, and information technology (basic).…

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How Govt Can Overcome Payment Challenges At ‘Ounje Eko’ Markets – COSMOS Bread MD

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Kunle Adelabu Mr Adebowale Adebiyi, Managing Director, COSMOS Bakery, Igbogbo, one of the vendors at the Zumratul Islamiyyah Grammar School, Igbogbo, a centre for the ‘Ounje Eko’ Food Markets in Ikorodu Division, has proferred way out of the challenges encountered at various centers when the social intervention initiative kicked off on Sunday. A major challenge that adversely affected the the market arrangement and prevented many residents from buying their desired food items, was the difficulty posed by the payment platforms. The COSMOS managing director, who supplied fresh breads, urged the…

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‘Ounje Eko’ Food Markets: Chairmanship Aspirant Lauds Initiative, Says Govt Will Address Take Off Challenges

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Kunle Adelabu Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), Chairmanship aspirant for the Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Ikorodu Division area of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, has lauded the ‘Ounje Eko’ Food Markets initiative of the State Government. Aroyewun, who commended Gov. Babajide Sanwo – Olu for the intervention, also said that the government would address some of the challenges encountered at the commencement of the discounted market. The Chairmanship aspirant spoke with THE IMPACT, at the Zumratul Islammiyyah Grammar School, Igbogbo, one of the market venues in Ikorodu Division. “His…

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Disappointment, Slow Process, As ‘Ounje Eko’ Food Markets Takes Off In Lagos

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Kunle Adelabu -There will be improvement in subsequent editions – Lekan Oba It was a slow and disappointing beginning across the Ikorodu Division, as the ‘Ounje Eko’ Food Discount Markets, an initiative of the Lagos State Government, which is designed to provide discounted food items for residents as part of the palliative measures announced by the government to reduce economic hardship in the country, kicked – off on Sunday. Many residents that attended the Zumratul Islammiyyah Grammar School, which served as the venue of the market in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council…

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