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We Are Promoting Sports Tourism With Oldies Appreciation Game -Organisers

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Kunle Adelabu -Promise family, guests fun-filled event The organisers of the Oldies Appreciation Game (OAG) have said that the whole idea behind the annual event in the ancient town of Igbogbo in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), is to develop a sports tourism where families can enjoy and relax. They promised a fun-filled outing for guests and families attending this year’s edition holding at the United African Methodist Primary School (Eleja), Igbogbo, on Saturday, April 20. Prince Ademola Ogunlewe, Chairman, Local Organising Committee (LOC), made the disclosure at the…

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Community Initiative For Development Grants Igbogbo Students Educational Support

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Wale Jagun A total of 31 students who are members of the Igbogbo Students’ Union (ISU) in various higher institutions, have received financial support from the Community Initiative Development Union (CIDU), an Igbogbo – based developmental platform. The sum of N10, 000 was presented to each of the beneficiaries at a ceremony held at the Oba Johnson Fatola Pavilon, Adeboruwa palace, Igbogbo, last Wednesday. CIDU, under the leadership of Barr. Adeboye Dankuwo, is a group committed to the development of Igbogbo socially, economically, politically and in other areas. Speaking at…

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Pepc Foundation Partners Dangote, Kokun Foundations To Distribute Rice Palliatives To Ikorodu Residents

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Mariam Akinloye A total of 4000 bags of 10kg rice were distributed to residents of Ikorodu Division, on Friday, as food palliatives to cushion the effects of the current harsh economy in the country. The gesture, which was sponsored by the Aliko Dangote Foundation, was facilitated by the PEPC Foundation through another humanitarian body, Kokun Foundation. Beneficiaries, who gathered at the Igbogbo Stadium, along the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Way, lgbogbo in lgbogbo/Bayeku LCDA, returned to their various homes with smiles on their faces. They commended the partnering foundations for the…

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Ikorodu 2025: Ayangbure Pleased With Comrade Japheth Odesanya For Council Chairmanship Position – Kolujo Team

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Kunle Adelabu The ‘Kolujo’ campaign team of the former Secretary to the Ikorodu Local Government, Comrade Japheth Odesanya, has revealed that the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, His Royal Majesty (Oba) Engr. Kabir Adewale Shotobi, has given his blessings for his candidature. The symbol of the Kolujo campaign team had visited the highly revered royal father at his palace on Friday, with his team. In a statement today , signed by Tayo Odesanya, the team said that Oba Shotobi described Japheth as his son in whom he is well pleased. ”This is…

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Origin Gardens Sign MoU With Chinese Firm For Economic Zone Development In Ikorodu

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Kunle Adelabu -Proposed projects to generate over 6000 jobs The redevelopment of the Origin Gardens Limited, lkorodu, the only company that operates private zoo in Lagos, has received a boost as the management has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Pan Africhines Energy Development Limited, a Chinese firm. The MoU was signed between the Chairman/Managing Director, Origin Gardens Limited, His Royal Highness Abiola Kosoko, the Oloja of Lagos – elect, and representatives of the Chinese firm, during the week. In a statement signed by HRH Kosoko, he said…

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1500 Imota Residents Benefit From Governor Sanwo-Olu’s N10million Palliatives Gesture

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Kunle Adelabu The Executive Chairman, Imota Local Council Development Area, LCDA, Hon. Wasiu Agoro, has stated that 1500 residents were catered for in the palliative distribution held last weekend in Imota. Hon. Agoro said that his administration aligned with the directive of the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu, provide the food support for the people, while speaking with THE IMPACT during the week. Recall that a chieftain of the Governance Advisory Council, GAC, Sen. Adeseye Ogunlewe, on Monday, charged council bosses on the need to utilize…

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Achievers’ Crew Celebrates IYC President, Comrade Ogunmuyiwa

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Kunle Adelabu The Achievers’ Crew of Igbogbo, a developmental, cultural and economic group of seasoned professionals and community builders, have congratulated one of its chieftains, Comrade Kazeem Ogunmuyiwa, on his birthday. Comrade Ogunmuyiwa, the President, Igbogbo Youth Coalition (IYC) and Member, Board of Trustees (BOT), Achievers’ Crew, celebrates his birthday every April 11. In a statement signed by the Chairman and Secretary, Achievers’ Crew BOT, Mr Olugbenga Odunniyi and Mr Olabode Oyesanya respectively, the group wished the celebrant a wonderful birthday. “On behalf of the Achievers’ Crew, we celebrate your…

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Odunniyi Celebrates Incredible Successor As IYC President, Comrade Ogunmuyiwa Marks Birthday

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Wale Jagun The immediate past President, Igbogbo Youth Coalition (IYC), and Chairman, Board of Trustees (BOT), the Achievers’ Crew, Mr Olugbenga George Odunniyi, has felicitated his successor, Comrade Kazeem Ogunmuyiwa, on his birthday celebration, describing him as incredible. Comrade Ogunmuyiwa added another year today. Odunniyi, in a statement commemorating his successor’s birthday, acknowledged roles being played by Ogunmuyiwa in the community, development bodies and Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), and expressed his trust and support for his continued leadership. “Happy birthday to my incredible successor in whom I…

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Ikorodu Constituency II Rep Felicitates Igbogbo Youth President On Birthday

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Kunle Adelabu The representative of the Ikorodu Constituency II, Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), has congratulated the President, Igbogbo Youth Coalition (IYC), Comrade Kazeem Ogunmuyiwa, on his birthday today. Aro, who is the Chairman, Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Public and Private Partnership, in a statement felicitating Ogunmuyiwa who is also the State Trustee, Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), said that his leadership of the IYC, the umbrella body of the entire Igbogbo youths, has been witnessing progress and impacting on the youths. “Your leadership has…

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Meet ASORO, the most talked about candidate for NYCN Lagos East Vice Chairman

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On Thursday 4th April 2024, the entire stakeholders of NYCN Ikorodu West declared their interest in the Vice Chairman of Lagos East. The seat which put the responsibility of overseeing youth activities in the 16 LG/LCDAs under the leadership of the VC East they said require a capable hand. According to the State Chairman NYCN Lagos; Lekan Biliamin Oba, “if a ranking of the best performing coordinators is done today and Asoro is not among the top 2, there is a fraud”. Asoro capability was reechoed by the Executive Chairman…

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