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Contractor Moving To Site Soon To Rehabilitate Deplorable Ikorodu – Itoikin Road – Imota Council boss

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Kunle Adelabu There have been assurances that the contractor whom the deplorable Ikorodu – Itoikin Road, has been awarded to, will soon move into site to begin the total rehabilitation of the road constructed over 50 years ago, and which has been neglected since then. The road has deteriorated and caused residents of Ikorodu and other Nigerians using it, untold hardship over the years, thereby paralyzing both economic and social lives alongside axis. The road has become impassable, especially at the axis after Isiwu junction and before the Caleb University…

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Years After, Hon. Alogba Lays Foundation For Modern School In Ijede Community

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Wale Jagun It was a day of joy for the residents of Igbe – Oguro and Oloja Community in ljede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), which has been existing without a public school, on Thursday, as the Chairman of the council, Hon. (Alhaja) Motunrayo Gbadebo – Alogba, laid the foundation for a modern school for the community. According to the Council Chairman, the ground breaking ceremony for the Igbe Oguro Community Model Primary School, was in fulfilment of her promise to the residents during her electioneering campaign. At the ceremony,…

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Ikorodu LG Honoured At Nigerian Local Government Excellence Award 2023

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Mariam Akinloye The lkorodu Local Government, has been honoured as one of the best 24 Council areas out of the 774 in the country, at the 2023 Nigerian Local Government Excellence Award. The council also emerged as the best LG in the Southwest, at the award ceremony held in Abuja, on Thursday. Hon. Wasiu Adesina, Chairman, Ikorodu LG who received the awarded with officials of the council, in a statement posted on the official Facebook page of the Ikorodu Local Government, announced the award, while he also expressed his delight.…

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We Are Giving Cash Palliatives To Give Residents Choice On What They Eat, Do With The Money – Hon. Agoro, Imota Chair

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Kunle Adelabu -Gets commendations for support Over a thousand residents of Imota Local Council Development Area of Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest of Nigeria, were, on Thursday, presented with N5000 cash each as palliatives to cushion the effects of the removal of the fuel subsidy that is biting hard on the generality of the citizenry. The Council boss, Hon. (Prince) Wasiu Adekunle Agoro, who said that the intervention would be observed for the next three months, explained that the he resorted to presentation of cash palliative because of the…

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Ijede LCDA Chair Presents N1m Gift To Best Graduating Student In Ikorodu Division

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Wale Jagun Another honour came the way of Miss Rufai Azeezat Dolamu, an Ijede indigene who emerged as the best graduating student from Ikorodu Division, at the last graduation ceremony of the Lagos State University, Ojo, held about two months ago. Dolamu was presented with a cheque of N1million by the Chairman of Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo Alogba, at the council secretariat on Thursday. Dolamu graduated with CGPA 4.74 from the department of Biochemistry. The young graduate, who is the President, Ijede students’ Union (ISU),…

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2023 Isiwu Oro Festival Holds Saturday, August 12

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Mariam Akinloye The 2023 edition of the Oro festival in Isiwu in Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, southwest, Nigeria, will hold on Saturday, August 12, 2023. During the festival, women are expected to stay indoor and restricted from coming out, till the next day. This was confirmed to THE IMPACT by the palace of His Royal Majesty, Oba David Olukayode Raji, the Eweye of Isiwu. Women residing within the Isiwu community and those coming in, are expected to be indoor by Friday night…

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AFCON 2027: Lagos Ready To Host Africa

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Mariam Akinloye Lagos State Government has assured the Confederation of African Football (CAF) of her preparedness to provide good sporting facilities and the enabling environment to boost the interest of Nigeria in co-hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations with the Republic of Benin. The Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat gave the assurance while receiving, on behalf of the State Governor, the Confederation of Africa Football Inspection Team on a courtesy visit to the Round House, Alausa, Ikeja. Dr. Hamzat noted that the state has all it takes as…

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How Sanwo – Olu Allocated Cabinet List To LGs Revealed!

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Kunle Adelabu -Eti – Osa gets 12 cabinet slots Facts have emerged on how the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo – Olu, allocated nominees for his second term cabinet. This was revealed in an official letter from the Office of the Chief of Staff, Tayo Ayinde, sent to the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt Hon. (Dr) Mudashiru Obasa, dated 7th August, 2023. The letter detailed the local governments of the 39 nominees for the cabinet positions. The letter, a copy of which was…

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Imota LCDA Council Boss Targets 1000 Vulnerable Residents For Palliatives

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Wale Jagun A total number of 1000 residents in Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, will be benefiting from the palliative scheme that the Council boss, Hon. Wasiu Adekunle Agoro, is putting in place to support vulnerable residents. The event hold at the council secretariat tomorrow, Thursday, August 10. According to the Chairman, the intervention is his own support for his people who are facing hardship due to the fuel subsidy removal. Unlike others who are distributing food items, Hon. Agoro informed…

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Updated: Sanwo – Olu Approves Kosoko As Substantive GM LTV

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Kunle Adelabu -Resumes duty immediately Mrs Adesola Ibironke Kosoko, the acting General Manager, Lagos Television, has been confirmed in a substantive capacity by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo – Olu. The Governor’s confirmation of the ace broadcaster’s appointment was contained in a letter signed by the Head of Service, Mr Hakeem Muri – Okunola, dated Tuesday, August 8, 2023. THE IMPACT broke the news yesterday as soon as the confirmation was made. Kosoko will be replacing Mrs Siju Alabi who was sacked by the governor in…

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