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Kunle Adelabu The Ikorodu Division Peace Initiative Limited (IDPIL) has continued to champion all – round developments in Ikorodu Division. The body, which has made its marks in the education, health, security and other endeavours, on Wednesday (today), announced its commitment to building a new residence for the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, HRM Oba (Barr.) Semiudeen Kasali. Odofin Adewunmi Ogunsanya, SAN, Chairman, IDPIL, made the commitment on behalf of the group, while handing over a 40KVA generator and three-unit air conditioning systems to the Nigerian Immigration Service, Igbogbo Passport Office. While…

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Kunle Adelabu In commemoration of its third year anniversary and in ensuring effective service delivery to residents, the Ikorodu Division Peace Initiatives Limited (IDPIL) has donated a 40KVA generator and three – unit air conditioners to the Nigerian Immigration Office, Igbogbo Passport Office. The donation, which was personally done by the IDPIL Chairman, Odofin Adewunmi Ogunsanya, SAN, and chieftains of the developmental group, took place on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. In attendance at the event were HRM Oba (Barr.) Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, Odofin Tajudeen Onasanya, the…

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Wale Jagun A concerned resident has charged the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC) on the need to remove large number of its vehicles abandoned at the corps’ head office in Ikorodu Division. Mr Monday Ohi Obadan, a community leader and social media commentator, raised the alarm recently on his social media handles and THE IMPACT WhatsApp platform, stating that the situation poses security challenges which are contrary to why the LNSC was setup. He added that the abandoned vehicles, which are meant to aid the operations of the LNSC…

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Kunle Adelabu -High cost of construction stalls many projects – Commissioner Traditional Chiefs from Igbogbo and Egbin Kingdoms in Igbogbo/Bayeku and Ijede Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) respectively, in Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, have called on the Lagos State Government to intervene in the abandoned road project and land disputes in their various councils. While the Odofin of Igbogbo, High Chief Tajudeen Duduyemi Onasanya, called the attention of the Lagos State Government to the Igbogbo road which has been abandoned for many years and the protests by…

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Kunle Adelabu-Building permit rate will change soon The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Olumide Abiodun Oluyinka, has hinted that residents of Ikorodu division, should be ready to cope with high cost of living once the 4th Mainland Bridge and other infrastructural developments planned for the urbanization of the division, are put in place. He also issued a stern warning to property owners in Ikorodu, on the need to, as a matter of urgency, get planning permit approval within the amnesty period or risk paying higher. Dr Oluyinka…

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Kunle Adelabu -Commissioner urges compliance Nine years after the exercise commenced, a 20-  year Sub Regional Master Plan for Ikorodu Division, which becomes operational immediately, has been officially presented to the royal fathers and other stakeholders by the Lagos State Government. The document, which covers between 2016 and 2036, was unveiled today at the Ikorodu Ultra – Modern Town Hall, with hundreds of stakeholders in attendance. Dr Olumide Abiodun Oluyinka, Commissioner for Physical Planning & Urban Development, presenting the document, said that the plan was in alignment with global urban…

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Wale Jagun -Remains to be interred Friday The final journey for Pa Amos Olabinjo Oshin, popularly called ‘Asiri – Abo’ or ‘Oyinbo Alajo’, the trustee emeritus of The African Bethel Church Cathedral, Ikorodu, kicked – off on Monday, June 3, 2024, with Commendation Service by the Clergymen, Lagos West Diocese. While the special commendations service took place at The African Church Bethel Cathedral, Aga, Ikorodu, the service of songs by the Jerusalem Pilgrimage, Ikorodu/Kosofe branch, for their departed chieftain took place today at the Itunmeko home of the deceased. The…

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Kunle Adelabu & Wale Jagun -Holds maiden retreat in Imota A group of professionals and community builders under the aegis of the Achievers’ Crew, at the weekend gathered to appraise themselves and improved members’ capacity in personal developments, financial management and community engagements. The retreat, which held at the luxurious N.S. Sho Hotel, Imota, between Friday, May 31 and Sunday, June 2, 2024, was themed, “Unleashing The Power Within”, with Dr (Otunba) Saheed Oladapo Ibikunle, Permanent Member, Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LSUBEB), Dr. Olumide Metilelu, former Deputy Vice…

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Further to the negotiation by the Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage (NMW) and subsequent withdrawal of Labour from negotiation, the Leadership of the National Assembly intervened on 2nd June, 2024. The Organised Labour declared nationwide strike on Monday, 3rd June, 2024 to drive home its demands. 2. The Federal Government, in the National interest, convened a meeting with Labour held in the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, on Monday 3rd June, with a view to ending the strike action. 3. After exhaustive deliberation and…

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Kunle Adelabu-Commends Council Chair for landmark project The leadership of National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA) Branch, on Saturday, May 31, 2024, visited the permanent site of the Imota Local Council Development Area Secretariat, to inspect the level of construction works that is currently ongoing. The executive cabinet of the Youth Council in Imota LCDA led by Comrade Folarin Adegboyega Awal, during the inspection, appreciated the Executive Chairman of Imota LCDA, Hon. (Prince) Wasiu Kunle Agoro, for such a good initiative and visionary thinking…

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