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There Will Be Public Hearing On Local Government Administration Bill, 2024 – Hon. AMA

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There Will Be Public Hearing On Local Government Administration Bill, 2024 – Hon. AMA Kunle Adelabu The Ikorodu Constituency II representative at the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), has assured Lagosians, especially members of his constituents in Ikorodu, that the details of the bill on the Local Government Administration being debated at the Assembly, will be made public.He also assured that there will be public hearing for members of the public to make inputs. The bill, “Law to provide for Local Governments’ System, Establishment and…

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Igbogbo Loses Iyaloja General, Chief Rachel Obayomi

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Kunle Adelabu The death of the Iyaloja General Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA and Kaniyi Owode Market in lgbogbo, Chief (Mrs) Rachel Obayomi, is dead. She was 92 years. The market leader, who was also the Iya Ijo of Methodist Church of Nigeria, Igbogbo, died today. Mourning the passage of the Iyaloja, the Chairman of Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Builder Sesan Daini, described the late Chief Obayomi as a pillar in the community. “I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Chief Mrs Rachel Obayomi, our beloved Iyaloja Kaniyi…

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Agency For Mass Education Partners LSETF To Empower Vocational Trainees

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye The Agency for Mass Education, under the Ministry of Education, has continued its partnership with the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), to provide access to loan and entrepreneurship opportunities for its trainees across its vocational trainee centres. This year’s edition of the training, which is usually organized for trainees that are passing out after months of vocational studies, kicked off in Ikorodu, on Monday. There are 22 skills across eight vocational centres in the state, with 4000 trainees at the moment learning different vocational…

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Second Phase Screening Test Into Model Colleges, Upgraded JSS Holds September 7

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Jare Olukotun The Lagos State Government has announced September 7, 2024, for the conduct of the Second Phase of the 2024 Screening Test into the State Model Colleges and Upgraded Junior Secondary Schools for the Year 2024 Academic Session. This announcement was contained in a statement signed by the Director, Lagos State Examinations Board, Mr. Adebayo Orunsolu informing parents, guardians and other stakeholders that the examination date for the conduct of the second phase of the Screening Test into the State Model Colleges and Upgraded Junior Secondary Schools. The screening…

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LASTMA Boss Reassures Public Of Prompt Response To Toll – Free Calls

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Our Reporter The General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki has reinforced the Agency’s strong commitment to delivering swift and efficient responses to all inquiries and reports received through its Toll-Free Call Centre (080000527862 /080000LASTMA). This assurance forms part of the new management’s strategic approach to enhancing the efficiency of traffic management across Lagos State. During an operational meeting recently at LASTMA Headquarters in Oshodi, Mr. Bakare-Oki addressed Zonal Heads and field officers, emphasising the critical importance of responsive communication with the motoring public.…

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Lagos Commissioner Charges Stakeholders On Building Youths For Future

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Wale Jagun The Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr. Mobolaji Abubakre Ogunlende, has stated that the task of building the youths is too enormous to be left to the State Government alone, stating that such task should be seen as a shared responsibility that everybody must be involved in. He disclosed this during the Thanksgiving Service of the Ministry, held on Sunday at the Christ The Light Chapel, Alausa, to commemorate the Y2024 International Youth Day. Ogunlende commended the Church for its efforts in rescuing some youths from the…

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LASG Commences Process Of Conversion Of LASUMCOM To Medical University

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Wale Jagun The Lagos State Government, in its plan of having an international standard college of medicine and excellent healthcare system for its citizens, has convened a stakeholders’ meeting on the establishment of a stand-alone medical university in Lagos state. The meeting was organized by the Ministries of Tertiary Education, Health and Lagos State University College Of Medicine (LASUCOM). Speaking at the forum held recently in Ikeja, the Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Mr. Tolani Sule, said that the objective of the meeting was to ensure that Lagos has a medical…

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Examinations: LASUSTECH Masscom HOD Assures Staff Of Support, Charges Students To Be Focused

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Kunle Adelabu The acting Head of Department, Mass Communication, Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Mr Steven Anu’ Adesemoye, PhD., has commended the staff of the department, both academics and non – academics, for their efforts in impacting knowledge and mentoring the students. In a statement today, Adesemoye assured them of maximum support during the upcoming second semester examinations, and promised to lead by examples. ln a separate statement, he also charged the students to believe in their own abilities, and stay focused for the examinations starting on…

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LASUSTECH VC To Students: Stay Healthy, Avoid Stimulants For Examinations

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Jare Olukotun The Vice Chancellor of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Professor Olumuyiwa Odusanya, has charged the institution’s students to stay healthy, and avoid stimulants towards in their preparations for their examinations. Students of LASUSTECH will commence their second term examination on Monday, August 26. Prof. Odusanya, who stated that the students have been preparing very well for the examinations, also charged them to avoid exhaustion. “The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olumuyiwa Odusanya, wishes all our students outstanding success in the second semester examinations which commence on Monday,…

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Rep. Benson Pays Tribute To Late Alhaji Kolawole Akinsanya

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Kunle Adelabu The representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, has paid tribute to the late grassroots sports developer, safety ambassador and incorruptible former police officer, Alhaji Kolawole Saheed Akinsanya. In a statement personally signed on Saturday by Hon. Benson who is the Chairman, House Committee on Defense, he said that Alhaji Akinsanya is going to be missed by many due to his impacts on the lives of many people. Hon. Benson said that the late sports administrator recorded great successes within the sporting circle where he helped…

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