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Photos: Lagos Agric Ministry’s Road Sensitisation Walk In Commemoration of 2023 World Food Day

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Kunle Adelabu Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms. Abisola Olusanya, on Thursday, led other government functionaries, staff of the Ministry and representatives of partnering organisations, on a sensitization walk in commemoration of the ongoing World Food Day. This year’s celebration is themed, “Water Is Life, Water Is Food, Leave No One Behind”. The Commissioner and other participants, including Mr Rotimi Fashola, Special Adviser on Agriculture and Mrs. Olatokunbo Emokpae, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, embarked on the Road Walk/Sensitization which took off from Olowu Street Junction, Ikeja, through major…

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Children, Family Give Olootu Oga -Oloye, Omoba Muftau Lawal Befitting Burial

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Wale Jagun -As daughter, Alhaja Morufat Lawal installed as Arowoshadeen It was indeed a glorious exit for the Olootu Oga –Oloye Descendant family of Ighogbo Omoba (Alhaji) Muftau Babatunde Lawal, as children, family members and religion leaders extolled the exemplary virtues of the late philanthropist while alive. They paid their tributes at the 8-day fidau prayer held at the Megalite Hall, Homat Events Centre Igbogbo, with royal fathers, eminent individuals, guests, family chieftains and members in attendance. Late Omoba Lawal was survived by his children: Alhaja Morufat Omobolanle Lawal, Mrs…

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World Food Day: Lagos Advocates Better Water, Lands Usage

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Kunle Adelabu -Unveils celebration programmes In preparation for the 2023 World Food Day Celebration, the Lagos State Government has called for efficient ways of maximizing water, marine and available land resources to ensure food and water security in the state. Honourable Commissioner, Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture, Ms. Abisola Olusanya, made the appeal on Tuesday, at the press briefing organized by the Ministry in commemoration of the 2023 World Food Day Celebration, held at the Conference, Ministry of Agriculture, Alausa Secretariat. This year’s celebration is themed, “Water Is Life, Water…

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Kunle Matti, Former Assembly Aspirant Turns 50

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Mr Matti Olakunle Alliasau, a chartered accountant, administrator, teacher, senior council official, grassroots mobiliser and community leader per excellence, today, turned 50. The celebrant who is the General Secretary, Ijede Development Foundation (IDF), was the former aspirant for the Ikorodu Constituency II, Lagos State House of Assembly, in the last general election. He is the Chief Accountant, Iru Victoria Island LCDA.

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No More Business As Usual – Obasa Warns Council Chairmen, Others

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-Says Council Chairmen, Vice, Councillors now under close monitoring Local government chairmen, vice chairmen, councillors and other top officials of the 57 councils in Lagos State will henceforth face strict monitoring to make them meet the yearnings and aspirations of their people, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has declared. Dr. Obasa said reports available to the House have shown that some of the council chairmen have not met the expectations of their people, so far. He warned that it will no longer be…

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Photos: Newly Rehabilitated Sporting facilities At Ita – Elewa Youth Centre

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Kunle Adelabu After months of temporary shutdown of the sporting facility at the Ita –Elewa Youth Centre in Ikorodu, due to rehabilitation work, the complex is fully back for the recreational activities of the youths in the neighbourhood. You will recall that the 480 – seater capacity complex comprising of a 5 – aside football pitch, basketball court and facilities for indoor games and offices was commissioned by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu, who was accompanied by the Special Assistant to the President on Millennium…

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Mixed Reactions Trail HiTech Construction Work Resumption On Igbogbo –Bola Tinubu – Igbe Laara – Gintin Road

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Kunle Adelabu with Olowu Olumide & Opeyemi (SIWES Students) -Igbe Laara, Gintin residents call for completion of abandoned Afa bridge The HiTech Construction Company, the construction giant handling the reconstruction of the Ipakodo/Igbogbo/Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu Way/Afa/Igbe Laara road project, has returned to the site on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, to commence the abandoned project after over year that it vacated the site, but their return has generated mixed reactions from residents. While the residents of Igbogbo down to Oreyo/Olumo axis of the project, welcomed the return of the construction…

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Rousing Welcome, Commendations As Rep. Benson Inspects Sports Centre, Roads In Ikorodu

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Kunle Adelabu -Gets Commissioner’s, Special Adviser’s, Others’ commendations It was a massive reception for the Representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, when he toured three projects that he facilitated in different parts of his constituency, as residents trooped out to welcome and thank him. Rep. Benson, on Saturday, toured the completed Ita – Elewa Youth Center where he facilitated sporting facilities which has a football pitch, basketball court and stand with offices and space for indoor games. Also toured were the ongoing reconstruction of Pashokun Street that…

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Lagos Seeks Traditional Ruler’s Support Over Illegal Dredging Activities

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Wale Jagun The Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Hon. Yacoob Ekundayo Alebiosu, has solicited for the partnership and support of the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, His Royal Majesty, Oba Kabiru Adewale Shotobi, Adegorusen V, in curbing the menace of illegal dredging activities along Ikorodu corridor. Hon. Alebiosu made the appeal on Friday, when he paid a courtesy visit to the Ayangburen of Ikorodu, in his palace in Ikorodu. The commissuoner explained that the State government has declared zero tolerance for illegal dredging in the state and is ready to flush them…

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Commissioner Urges Youth To Embrace Agriculture

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Wale Jagun Youths in Lagos State has been urged to come into the agricultural space and maximise the opportunities in agricultural production, processing and marketing. The Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms. Ruth Abisola Olusanya gave the charged when the Fellows of the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy, as part of the Brown Bag series, came on a learning visit to the Ministry. “The Lagos State Government believes that by creating the right ecosystem, more youths will enter the Agric space. It is one thing to be a ‘laptop farmer’, it is another…

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