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Hon. Benson Ayodele Presents Imota LCDA Development Master Plan To APC Divisional Leaders

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Jare Olukotun The Executive Chairman of Imota Local Council Development Area, Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele(BSA), on Friday, formally presented the Imota LCDA Development Master Plan (2025–2035) to leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the Ikorodu Divisional level of the party, while reaffirming his administration’s commitment to structured, inclusive, and sustainable development across the council area. The presentation took place during a strategic meeting with APC Divisional Party Leaders in Ikorodu Division, led by the former Deputy Governor of Lagos State and Apex Leader in Ikorodu Division, His Excellency,…

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APC e-Registration: Rep. Benson, Political Leaders Stress Reasons Mobilisation Must Be Intensify In Ikorodu

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye -Lawmaker announces approval of overhead bridge, Command School, FMC The importance of registering more residents of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency in the ongoing e-registration/revalidation of membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) were emphasised during first quarterly interactive session in 2026, by Rep. Babajimi Benson, representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, with executives of the party from the six councils and 30 Wards in Ikorodu division, during the week. At the meeting held at the Rep. Benson Constituency Office, the lawmaker, party leaders and others that…

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Imota Chair, Hon. Benson Ayodele Commends Ikorodu Federal Rep Over Completion Of E – Learning Centre

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‎ Wale Jagun The Executive Chairman of Imota Local Council Development Area, Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele (BSA), has commended Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, representative, Ikorodu Federal Constituency, for the swift completion of the E-Learning Centre at Oriokuta Community in Imota. ‎ ‎The E-Learning Centre was facilitated by Rep. Jimi Benson, who is the Chairman, House Committee on Defence. The project further underscores his strong commitment to advancing education and enhancing digital literacy across Imota LCDA and the entire Ikorodu Federal Constituency. ‎ ‎Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele expressed profound appreciation to…

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Rep.  Benson, Council Chairmen Visit New Alajede, Oba Adefarasin

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Kunle Adelabu ‎-Monarch appeals to lawmaker for developmental projects The representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep.  Babajimi Benson, on Thursday visited the new Alajede of Ijede, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Hon.) Saheed Hassan Adefarasin, Ajanaku II, at his home in Ijede. ‎ ‎He was accompanied by Omoba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun, Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) and Hon.  Ameen Apanisile, Executive Chairman, Ikorodu North LCDA. ‎ ‎Oba Adefarasin was presented with the staff of office and certificate of recognition by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajimi Sanwo…

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Hon. Benson Holds Strategic Meeting With Stakeholders To Address Educational Challenges In Imota

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Our Reporter ‎ ‎The Executive Chairman of Imota Local Council Development Area, Benson Sunday Ayodele (BSA), on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, convened a strategic meeting with education administrators from all public primary schools within the LCDA, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to improving educational standards and achieving sustainable educational development across Imota. ‎ ‎The meeting, held at the council secretariat, formed part of the administration’s proactive approach to accelerating educational growth and ensuring accessible, inclusive, and quality education for children in Imota LCDA. ‎ ‎During the interactive session, school administrators highlighted…

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African Church Choir Commiserates Family Of Former Cathedral Warden

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‎Jare Olukotun The choir members of the African Church Bethel Cathedral, Ikorodu, have extended their condolences to the family of the former Cathedral Warden, Prince Lanre Ighodalo, on his death. ‎ ‎The Cathedral Church had on Sunday announced the death of Prince Ighodalo,  who died after a brief illness last Sunday. ‎ ‎In a statement by the Cathedral Choir today, signed by its Organist/Choirmaster, Olumide Adelabu,  the Choir acknowledged the contributions of late Ighodalo to the Choir and the Church at large. ‎ “The African Church Bethel Cathedral Choir, Ikorodu…

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Dr Akinola, Former Chairmanship Candidate Offers Free JAMB, NECO Registration, Scholarship For Students In Ikorodu North

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Jare Olukotun -Application opens Thursday Hon. (Dr.) Oladeji Oluniyi Akinola, former chairmanship candidate for Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of the Labour Party, has offered free 2026 JAMB and SSCE NECO forms/ registration for applicants from Ikorodu North LCDA. Successful applicants who secure admission into higher institutions, according to the sponsor, will also benefit from a scholarship from his foundation. Dr Akinola who is an educationist said that the initiative is part of his plans to support indigent and brilliant students achieve their academic aims and engender educational…

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Imota Chair Boosts APC E-Registration With NIN, Take Exercise To Council Staff

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Jare Oluktun The Executive Chairman, Imota Local Council Development Area, Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele, has further boosted the ongoing registration and revalidation for the All Progressives Congress (APC) with the creation of a registration centre with free National Identification Number (NIN) registration within the council secretariat. The initiative which aimed at ensuring that council staff also have the opportunity to partake in the exercise started on Tuesday at the Imota LCDA Council Secretariat. Hon. BSA explained that establishing a registration centre within the council premises allows staff members to participate…

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OPINION: A Message on Campaigns, Performance, and Responsible Democracy

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By Oluwake Hassan (General Bashexy” We are now fully in the campaign period, and it is evident everywhere on social media, in graphics, write-ups, videos, and political conversations. This is normal. Election seasons always come with heightened activity and engagement. However, my advice to young people and all citizens is simple: stay focused and be development driven.Campaigns should not be about insults, unnecessary anonymity, or funny distractions. They should be about ideas, performance, and value to the people. Very early in this conversation, we must be clear about something important,…

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Rep. Benson Calls For Application For Law School Support From Graduates

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‎Wale Jagun‎ The representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, through his operational arm – iCare Foundation, has called for application for support from graduates of Law who are interested in attending Law School.‎‎‎The initiative, tagged, ‘Law School Support Programme’, which is an annual programme, is designed to support fresh law students from Ikorodu.‎‎Interested applicants are expected to apply through https://Jimi Benson.com/law-school-support‎‎ ‎To qualify, applicants must be indigenes or residents of Ikorodu, graduate of Law and desirable of attending the Law School.‎‎According to iCare Foundation, the initiative focuses on…

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