Category: blog

Wale Jagun The administration of Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo -Alogba, the Executive Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA) had assured women in the council that she’s committed to the execution of initiatives and policies that promote inclusivity, empowerment and justice for women and girls. Hon. Gbadebo -Alogba is the only women council boss out of the six in Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria. In a statement today commemorating the 2025 International Women’s Day, the young council boss, celebrated women in Ijede for their resilience. “Happy International Women’s Day…

Read More

Mariam Akinloye A leading Chairmanship aspirant for Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hameed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), has saluted women globally, especially those in his constituency, on the occasion of this year’s lnternational Women’s Day. Aroyewun congratulated them in a statement he personally signed in commemoration of the annual celebration. He described women, mothers, sisters and daughters, globally, as brilliant, bold, and beautiful. “Today, March 8, 2025, we join the world to celebrate International Women’s Day—a day to honor the strength, resilience, and contributions of women in every sphere of…

Read More

Kunle Adelabu The Vice Chairman, Ikorodu Local Government, Aarebirin (Dr.) Folashade Olabanji -Oba, has acknowledged that a lot of progress has been made towards gender equality, but also added that there is still so much to be done in emancipation of women. Dr. Olabanji -Oba stated in a statement commemorating the International Women’s Day today, while also acknowledging the strength, resilience and determination of women. This year’s celebration is themed, ‘Accelerate Action,’. Princess Folashade Oba is the only woman among several other men aspiring to be the Chairman of Ikorodu…

Read More

Kunle Adelabu -Pledges stakeholders’ support for LASIEC The leadership of Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has assured the Lagos State House of Assembly committee on Judiciary, Public Petition and the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) of its readiness to conduct the forthcoming Local Government elections in the council. The Executive Chairman of the council, Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo -Alogba, gave the assurance on Thursday, while welcoming the House Committee visiting the council on a comprehensive pre-election assessment ahead of the forthcoming elections. The delegation led by Hon. Ladi Ajomale,…

Read More

Kunle Adelabu The Ijebu Obas in Lagos State have charged the Lagos State Government and the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), on the need to ensure that the forthcoming Local Government election is free, fair and in strict adherence with democratic principles. The royals spoke with THE IMPACT at the meeting of the Ijebu Obas in Lagos State, hosted by the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Barr.) Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, Emugoriade II, at his palace in Igbogbo. They enjoined aspirants to be selfless and think of…

Read More

Kunle Adelabu A leading Aspirant for the Chairmanship position of Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hameed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA) has called on residents of the council to support each other during the fasting period. In a chat online with THE IMPACT, Aroyewun who pledged to administer the council with compassion and kindness, prayed for the renewal of spirit towards collective action in developing Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA. HOA exhorted in the comprehensive message, “As we begin Lent, I greet the resilient people of Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area. May this period…

Read More

Kunle Adelabu The representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson has extended his warmest congratulations to the new Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Mr Shamsideen Batunde Ogunjimi. His appointment in substantive capacity was confirmed by President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday. Ogunjimi was first appointed as the AGF in December 2024 before it was recalled by the Presidents. Rep. Benson in a statement he personally signed said that the appointee’s exceptional qualities made him deserving of his new role. “It is with great joy and pride that we celebrate…

Read More

Kunle Adelabu -Admit two new Obas The Ijebu Obas in Lagos State, again, gathered in Igbogbo last week to discuss issues that are of paramount importance to their domains, state and the nation at large. The meeting made it the second time that the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Barr.) Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, Emugoriade II, has hosted the Obas of Ijebu extraction in Lagos state since the body was created about five years ago. At the meeting that took place at the Adeboruwa Palace were several Oba(s) from…

Read More