Mariam Akinloye Rep. Babajimi Benson, the representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, has felicitated the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo -Olu, on his birthday. Sanwo -Olu clocked 59 today. The three – term lawmaker congratulated the governor in a statement today. “I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, on the occasion of his 59th birthday celebration. “Mr. Sanwo-Olu, you are an exemplary and practical leader whose dedication and enthusiasm for the development of Lagos, are commendable. “May the…
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3rd Year Anniversary: Teachers Will Always Come First In The Union – Fakolade, Ikorodu NUT Chair
Kunle Adelabu-Gives account of stewardship The Chairman, Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), Comrade Fakolade Oluwafemi Oluwaseun JP., has assured teachers in Ikorodu Local Government, that their welfare and overall well – being will continue to be topmost on the union’s agenda. Fakolade, who also stated that his administration has changed the perception of teachers, also added that the current executives of the NUT Ikorodu branch, are poised at leaving the union better than they met it. The lkorodu NUT Chairman gave these assurances in a statement on Monday, in commemoration…
Read MoreFormer NYCN Coordinator, Folarin Lauds Rep. Benson Over Ongoing Constituency Projects In Imota LCDA
Kunle Adelabu The immediate past Coordinator of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, Imota LCDA Branch and former Councillorship Aspirant for Atere Ward in Imota, Comrade Folarin Adegboyega Awal, has lauded the representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, for his numerous constituency projects in his council. Comrade Folarin, who said that he conducted an inspection tour of the ongoing constituency projects in Imota Local Council Development Area, on Sunday, June 23, 2024, expressed gratitude for the ongoing road construction project at Oriokuta community, Imota, facilitated by Rep.…
Read MoreSanwo – Olu Lauds Local Players’ Participation At Maiden WTT Contender Series
Our Reporter Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has expressed satisfaction with the participation of the grassroots players at the first World Table Tennis (WTT) Series in Sub-Saharan Africa which took place in Lagos. He made the statement at the medals presentation of the five-day epoch-making event held inside Molade Okoya-Thomas Indoor Sports Hall of Teslim Balogun Stadium Surulere Lagos, which ended on Sunday. The world tournament brought the world’s top players together under intense competition for the coveted prizes and 400 International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), ranking points…
Read MoreRep. Benson Celebrates Elder Statesman, Sir Shoderu As He clocks 85
Mariam Akinoye The Chairman, Liaison Group, Eminent Persons of Ikorodu, Sir (Chief) Engr. Olukayode Shoderu, KJW, has been described as an elder statesman who is committed to empowering the next generation. The Chairman House of Representatives Committee on Defense, Rep. Babajimi Benson, gave the description of Sir Shoderu, today, while celebrating him on his 85th birthday. “Happy 85th birthday to my father and esteemed Chairman of theLiaison Group of the Eminent Persons of Ikorodu Division (EPID), Chief R. O. Shoderu”, he said. “You are a true elder statesman, dedicated to…
Read MoreAbiru, Wife Celebrate Sir Kayode Shoderu At 85
Wale Jagun Senator Tokunbo Abiru, the Chairman, Southern Senators’ Forum, and his wife, Mrs Feyisola Abiru, have felicitated a father – figure and mentor, Sir (Chief) Engr. Olukayode Shoderu, KJW, at 85. Sir Shoderu, Chairman, Board of Trustees (BOT), Oriwu Club and Chairman, Liaison Group, Eminent Persons of Ikorodu Division, clocked 85 today. In a statement jointly signed by the couple today, the couple said that the achievements of the celebrant whom they described as a man of integrity and honour, inspired them a lot. “It is with great pleasure…
Read MorePrince Alani Onibudo Unveils Plans For Agric Development In Ikorodu
Kunle Adelabu An aspirant for the Chairmanship position for the Ikorodu Local Government, Prince Ibrahim Alani Onibudo, popularly called ‘Prince of Quebec’s, has taken up the challenge to unveil his agenda for food if he’s elected into the Beach Road office. Onibudo, while speaking on THE IMPACT WhatsApp platform, one of the newspaper’s interactive channels, disclosed his plans to improve food production ranging from creating platforms for effective interaction with farmers to establishing a mini -food processing plant and creating app to monitor food supply among others. One of the…
Read MoreAsoro, NYCN Lagos East Vice Chairmanship Aspirant Gets Council Endorsement
Kunle Adelabu The aspiration of the Coordinator, National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area (LCDA) chapter, Comrade Asoro Abubakr, to become the Lagos Senatorial East Vice Chairman of the youth body, has received a boost as the Chairman of his council, Hon. Sulaimon Kazeem Olanrewaju, FCA, FCTI, endorsed his candidature. Hon. Sulaimon, in a statement Saturday, said that the endorsement of the youth leader is borne out of his leadership capacity and achievements in his first tenure as coordinator at the local level. lt would…
Read MoreI Am Using My Birthday Anniversary This Year To Improve Youths, Others’ Lives – Evang. Ilubanwo
Wale Jagun -Starts empowerment programme next week An Evangelist of The African Church Bethel Cathedral Church, Evangelist Oluyemisi Ilubanwo, has said that her birthday celebration this year is focused on empowering youths and others instead of throwing lavish party. Evang. Ilubanwo, who is a retired matron and chieftain of the Ikorodu Division Women of Substance, added another year today and spent the day with youths and clergy men at the cathedral church where her birthday cake was cut without any fanfare. Speaking with THE IMPACT, the retired matron said that…
Read MoreHow We Are Legislating For State, Community Policing –Rep. Benson, Chair, House Committee On Defense
Kunle Adelabu The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Defense, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, has stated that it is not difficult to legislate for state police as being demanded by some section in the country. In fact, the three – term legislator, who is representing the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, revealed how the National Assembly has been encouraging not only the creation of the state police, but also community policing at the local government level. Benson, while speaking with Seun Okinbaloye on the Channels Television recently, stated that the Defense Industries…
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