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Dr Metilelu’s LASIEC Appointment Well – Deserved, Says Imota Country Club

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Wale Jagun The Imota Country Club has stated that the appointment of the pioneer Deputy Vice Chancellor, Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Dr Olumide Metilelu, is a well – deserved one. In a statement by the General Secretary of the club, Mr Ayoola Bolaji, the club said that Metilelu’s antecedents and commitment to the development of the state, speak for him and make him merit the appoitment. “On behalf of President, the Board of Trustee (BOT), Executive Management and members of the Imota Country Club, Lagos, I…

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Senate Leader Bamidele Expresses Concern Over Campaign Of Calumny Against Him

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Kunle Adelabu The Senate Majority Leader, Sen.Opeyemi Bamidele, has expressed grave concern over what he termed campaign of calumny against him. Bamidele , in a statement on Friday, by the Directorate of Media and Public Affairs, Office of the Senate Leader, The Senate (The Red Chamber), said that some people who either misconstrue or deliberately ignoring the rules that conferred on him the responsibility as the leader of the Parliament’s business, are responsible for the campaign. The statement titled, “Setting the Records Straight!”, he said that he has been performing…

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Imota Congratulates Dr Metilelu Olusola On LASIEC’s Appointment

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Kunle Adelabu The Imota Development Association, has, on behalf of the entire people of lmota, congratulated the former Deputy Vice Chancellor, Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Dr Metilelu Olumide Olusola, on his appointment as a member of the Lagos State Electoral Commission (LASIEC). Dr Metilelu’s appointment alongside the LASIEC Chairman and other members, was announced through a statement on Thursday. The association, in a statement released today and signed by its General Secretary, Mrs Abiola Aberuagba, said that the appointment of its Treasurer is a testament to…

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History As Oba Ganiyu Omotayo Officially Installed As Fidimolu Of Elepe Kingdom

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Kunle Adelabu History was made on Wednesday, as Elepe community under Igbogbo Kingdom in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area of Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, became a kingdom following the official installation of His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdul-Ganiyu Adekoyejo Omotayo, as a traditional ruler. Oba Omotayo adopted the title of Fidimolu of Elepe Kingdom and emerged as its first Oba after over 40 years as Baale. In ensuring that the tradition is upheld, the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, His Royal Majesty, Oba Kabir Shotobi, joined by His Royal Majesties,…

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Arab Contractor Resumes Work On Gberigbe Road, Assures Of Timely Completion of Project

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Kunle Adelabu -HiTech will be back soon on Igbogbo/Igbe Laara Road – AMA The construction giant, Arab Contractors, has resumed the construction work on Gberigbe/Agura Road which it abandoned some months back due to non release of funds by the Lagos State Government. THE IMPACT had reported about two weeks ago that the government has remobilized the company and HiTech Limited, another company handling the Igbogbo/Bola Tinubu/Igbe Laara road. Our reporter, who visited the site on Wednesday, with Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun, to confirm the resumption, saw the construction workers…

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Ikorodu Chairmanship 2025: Yusuf Atebo Declares With Focus on Education, Security, Agriculture

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Kunle Adelabu A professional and community mobiliser, Atebo Yusuf Owolewa, has declared his interest to contest for the Chairmanship position of the Ikorodu Local Government, come 2025 Local Government elections. Atebo declared his intention based on a bold agenda – Education, Security, Agriculture, Tourism, Infrastructural Development and Healthcare which he intends to harness through the deployment of technology, data collection and partnership. The vibrant young man declared his interest at a well – attended press conference held at the Ikorodu Club, Aga, Ikorodu, during the week. “I stand before you…

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Why LASG Is Adding “Food Systems’ To Ministry Of Agriculture – Commissioner Olusanya

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Kunle Adelabu The Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Ms. Abisola Olusanya, has explained that the idea behind the rebranding of the ministry, is to emphasize the operational scope of the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture beyond food production. She also stated that additional three new departments have been established to improve the state’s efforts in ensuring food security. Olusanya spoke at a briefing held at the Kaltho Bagutho Press Centre, Alausa, during the week. “It is not far fetched while there is additional ‘food system’ to the name.…

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Aroyewun Celebrates Birthday Of An Icon, Asipa Kaoli Olusanya

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Kunle Adelabu The Chairmanship aspirant for the Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hameed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), has celebrated one of the state leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Commissioner for Agriculture, Asipa Kaoli Olatunji Olusanya, on his birthday. Asipa Kaoli turned 72 years old on July 17. In a statement on Wednesday, personally signed by the aspirant, he said that Asipa Kaoli achieved excellence in all that he does, especially within the political, educational, agricultural, community and social circles that he is known with. “I specially…

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Mushin Food Hub Records N918m In Six Months

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Kunle Adelabu The Lagos State Government has revealed that a total sum of N918 million in terms of sales, has been recorded at the Mushin Fresh Food Agro-Hub within six months of its existence. Ms. Abisola Olusanya, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, also stated that the hub has provided the state government the opportunity of having necessary data pertaining to foods and also address the high costs of foods. She disclosed this at a news conference held at the Kaltho Baguda Press Centre, Alausa, Ikeja, on Wednesday, during…

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Council Poll: Sanwo – Olu Approves Appointment Of Chairman, Members For LASIEC

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Wale Jagun Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the appointment of six eminent persons to serve in the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC). The appointees are Hon. Justice Bola Okikiolu Ighile Rtd (Chairman), Mr. Samson Ajibade, Mr. Oluwo Akim Durojaiye, Dr. Metilelu Olumide Olusola, Mr. Aileru Abeeb Dapo and Mr. Oladele Adekanye. A statement from the government says that details for the swearing-in ceremony of the new appointees will be announced in due course.

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