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Community Interventions, Uninterrupted LASU Academic Calendar, Others Resulted In Students’ Excellent Performances – Stakeholders In Ikorodu

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Kunle Adelabu Residents and major stakeholders in the education sector in Ikorodu, have commended and attributed the unprecedented academic feat achieved by students from the Ikorodu Division area of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, who just graduated from the Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, to many factors. Chiefly among the factors that were said to be responsible for the success are the robust and well – structured educational support in terms of scholarship and bursary which were described as unmatched by any other division or council in the state, organized students’…

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Residents Welcome Ikorodu LG’s New Market Initiative, Call For Sustenance

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Kunle Adelabu Residents and sellers in lkorodu, most of whom are farmers, have welcomed the Ikorodu Farm Fair initiated by the Ikorodu local Government, in conjunction with the United Apex Farmers, Ikorodu. The two-day sales, which were held at the premises of the Ikorodu LG Secretariat, between Thursday, June 22 and Friday, June 23, was staged to make farm produce and items available to residents towards the Eid – il – Kabir (Ileya) celebrations. At the maiden edition of the fair, which was themed, ‘Safe Food Today For Healthy Tomorrow’,…

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IKODASS, Partners To Assist Indigent Residents With Cataract Surgery, Glasses

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Wale Jagun IKODASS, Partners To Assist Indigent Residents With Cataract Surgery, Glasses The Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS) is set to host another round of medical outreach, to provide residents of Ikorodu, especially indigent ones with free eyes screening, surgery and glasses. IKODASS, a socio – cultural and developmental organization, will be partnering with the Relief Human Suffering Foundation and Eye Foundation Hospital, in providing the medical services. The outreach is scheduled for 10am on July 6 and 7, 2023, at the Ikorodu Town Hall, Ikorodu. According to Asiwaju…

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Sanwo – Olu Sacks Siju Alabi As LTV Boss

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Kunle Adelabu -Kosoko now acting LTV GM Lagos Governor, Mr Babajide Olushola Sanwo-Olu, has sacked the General Manager, Lagos State Television (LTV), Mrs Siju Alabi. Adesola Kosoko, we gathered, has been named as the acting General Manager. It was gathered that Alabi, who was appointed by former Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, has been asked to proceed on compulsory leave before now and will not be returning to the state – owned broadcast station. Senior staff of the LTV confirmed her sack to THE IMPACT on Friday. Alabi’s tenure has been turbulent…

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Igbogbo Youth Coalition Salutes Halima Sulaimon’s Remarkable Academic Feat

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Mariam Akinloye The umbrella body of all youths in Igbogbo Kingdom, the Igbogbo Youth Coalition (IYC), has again lauded one of its own, Halima Sulaimon, for a remarkable academic feat attained as one of the First Class students at the 26th Convocation ceremony of the Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, Lagos. The ceremony, which was well – attended by the Visitor to the institution and the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu, and other dignitaries, also marked the 40th anniversary of the prestigious institution. Halimat, who is…

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Oriwu College Wins 2023 Cancer Competition

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Kunle Adelabu Master Bada Abdusalam, a student of the Oriwu Senior Model College, Ikorodu, has emerged as the winner of the 2023 Cancer Awareness. The competition, which is being organized by Atinuke Cancer Foundation, accommodates secondary schools in both Lagos and Ogun states. In a statement today, the foremost model school thanked the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu, for the support that his administration has been rendering to the school. Also acknowledged were the Tutor – General/Permanent Secretary, Education District II, Mrs Anike Adekanye and former…

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Senator Abiru Lauds Oriwu Club President, Otunba Oduborisha On Birthday

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Mariam Akinloye Senator Adetokunbo Abiru, the Senator representing the Lagos East Senatorial District, has lauded Otunba (Engr.) Amid Adekunle Oduborisha, President, Oriwu Club, on the occasion of his birthday. Abiru described Oduborisha as an accomplished professional and leader. “I join eminent personalities in Ikorodu and by extension Lagos East Senatorial District to celebrate our amiable President of Oriwu Club, Engr. Amid Adekunle Oduborisa on his birthday”, Sen. Abiru said. “I celebrate your accomplishments as a seasoned professional in the energy sector and also your resourcefulness as an astute grassroots politician.…

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Sanwo – Olu Rewards LASU’s Best Graduating Student With N10 Million Cash Prize

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Wale Jagun -Gbajabiamila, Fashola, Fayemi, Lagos First Lady among recipients of honorary PhDs Lagos State Governor,  Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday personally gave the best graduating student of Lagos State University (LASU), Miss Aminat Imoitesemeh Yusuf a cash prize of N5 million for her brilliance. Governor Sanwo-Olu also announced an additional prize of N5 million from the Lagos State Government to reward the 23-year-old fresh Law graduate’s unprecedented feat. Miss Yusuf graduated from the Lagos State University (LASU) as the institution’s best student of all time, with a Cumulative Grade…

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Oriwu, Civil Service Model Colleges Listed Among Top 15 Public Schools In Lagos

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Kunle Adelabu The premier college in Ikorodu Division, Oriwu Model College, Ikorodu, and the Lagos State Civil Service Model College, Igbogbo, have been listed among the top 15 best public schools in Lagos State. An online information platform, InfoGuide Nigeria, stated that the schools listed are known for their commitment to academic excellence, character development, and the holistic growth of students. It also stated that the 15 schools consistently produced exceptional students who have gone on to make significant contributions in various fields. Other 13 schools are King’s College, Lagos;…

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Lagos Launches First Series Of 30 Billion Eko Rice Contracts Programme

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Kunle Adelabu The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Olushola Sanwo – Olu, on Wednesday, launched the Five Billion Series 1 of the 30 Billion Eko Rice Contracts Programme on the Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange. Sanwo – Olu visited the Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange, UAC building, Marina, Lagos, with his Deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, His Royal Majesty, Oba Kabir Shotobi and others, to perform the ceremony. He announced the development on his official twitter handle. “I’m happy to announce the launch of the Five Billion…

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