Wale Jagun Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the restructuring of key Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government, in line with the objective of ensuring improved performance and effective service delivery. A release signed by the Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, said that the Ministry of Education has been divided into two, namely the Ministry of Tertiary Education and the Ministry of Basic Education. According to him, the former Office of Special Adviser on Education is now to be known and addressed as the Ministry of Tertiary…
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Doctoral Degree: Council Chairman, Igbogbo Youths Eulogise Dr Nurudeen Oshinlaja At Special Dinner
Kunle Adelabu -Receives outstanding achievement award The celebration of one of the newest scholars that attained their doctoral status at the Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom last Wednesday, Dr. Nurudeen Alowonle Oshinlaja, continued at the weekend, with a special dinner in Igbogbo. The dinner, organized by the Lekan Aroyewun Project (LeAP), a political, developmental and community development body which Dr Oshinlaja is its Director – General, was well – attended by wife, children and family of the celebrants, as well as prominent youths, representatives of youth groups and the Chairman…
Read MoreColourful Celebration As Kith & Kin Educational Schools Graduate Basic Six Pupils At New School Complex
Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye -Proprietor calls for partnership with parents for children’s development It was a memorable graduation ceremony for the Basic six pupils of the Kith & Kin Nursery and Primary School (KKNPS) and Kith & Kin Montessori School (KKMS), Ikorodu, as the foremost school held a colourful graduation and prize giving ceremony for its pupils across all levels at its new school complex, on Thursday, July 20, 2023.. The school, which was formerly located in a rented building at Ojogbe, moved into the new magnificent building with…
Read MoreLagos First Lady Launches Initiative For Multiple Birth Mothers
Wale Jagun -Presents N1.75m, baby materials to first set of beneficiaries The wife of the Lagos State Governor, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has unveiled a multiple birth assistance programme, known as Jumejilo Multi-birth Assistance Programme (JMAP) for indigent mothers in the state. Speaking at the launch of the ‘Jumejilo’ (more than two) and the presentation of support materials to the first set of beneficiaries, held at the Office of the First Lady, Alausa Ikeja, Dr. Sanwo-Olu disclosed that the social health initiative which would support parents with multiple births from triplets…
Read MoreFamily Loses 2 To Building Collapse During Sunday’s Downpour In Ikorodu
Wale Jagun -Council boss Condoles bereaved family, calls for strict adherence to building regulations Two young siblings were lost to a building collapsed on Sunday, during the heavy downpour that residents experienced at the weekend. The two young lads, aged 7 and 9, THE IMPACT gathered, were trapped when the fence of the neighbouring house fell on their building at 25, Alao Street,by Olainukan Bus Stop, Isawo in Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria. The unfortunate occurrence,we gathered, threw the entire community…
Read More2023 IDPIL Scholarship Candidates Commend Screening Process
Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye The Ikorodu Division Peace Initiative Limited (IDPIL) screening exercise for the 2023 scholarship and bursary for applicants, were concluded last Wednesday after their three days physical appearance before the body’s committee. The educational support scheme for brilliant and indigent students, was introduced last year to encourage young residents and support their education. While 111 students applied for Bursary II, a total of 235 applicants were screened for Bursary I. Applicants in the two categories attended oral interview, and successful applicants will be awarded N50, 000…
Read MoreSOK Shillings At 60: Elesho Celebrates Remarkable Role Model, Community Builder
Kunle Adelabu The immediate past General Secretary, Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS), Mr Abolaji Oluwaseun Elesho, has joined thousands of family members and well – wishers, to celebrate a remarkable legal practitioner and community builder, Barr. Saheed Osuolale Kolawole Shillings, as he celebrated his diamond jubilee anniversary. He said that the celebrant is not just celebrating another year being added to his age, but also his immeasurable impacts on his community. Elesho penned his congratulatory message in a statement commemorating Shillings’ 60th birthday anniversary on Monday. “Happy birthday to…
Read MoreIKODASS, Others Celebrate SOK Shillings On Diamond Jubilee Anniversary
Mariam Akinloye The Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS), has celebrated one of its founders, Barr. Saheed Osuolale Kolawole Shillings, on his 60th birthday anniversary. Shillings was a former General Secretary of the socio – cultural and developmental body. In his felicitation, Asiwaju Rotimi Erogbogbo, Chairman, IKODASS, described the celebrant as a visionary, committed and consistent community builder and legal practitioner extraordinary. He said that at 60, Shillings has not only impacted positively on his community, professional body and family in numerous ways, but still have many more years to…
Read MoreZenith Peers Club Felicitates Founding Member, Legal Eminence, SOK Shillings At 60
Kunle Adelabu One of the foremost clubs in Ikorodu, the Zenith Peers, has felicitated one of its founding members, community developer per excellence and a sound legal mind, Barr. Saheed Osuolale Kolawole Shilings, on his 60th birthday. Shillings turned 60 on Monday. The club’s congratulatory message was contained in a statement jointly signed by the General Secretary and President of the club, Peer Oluwaseyi A. Adelabu and Peer Omotunde M. Zulukhadeen, respectively, . The club described Shillings as not just the pillar of the club since its existence till date,…
Read MoreOPINION: LTV GM Position: Sola Kosoko, Seasoned Broadcaster Perfectly Fits For The Job
By Seyi Opeyemi It is another period for a decision to be made in Lagos, especially as it regards the General Manager position of the Lagos Television, and such calls for strategic and thorough consideration of issues and personalities to be engaged into such office, considering where the state is presently and where it is heading towards, especially when we also consider the fact that image is a significant factor for a city – state like Lagos which is the most populous city in Africa. The mega city is also…
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