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State Projects In Igbogbo: Igbogbo Youth Coalition Writes Gov. Sanwo – Olu

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Kunle Adelabu The umbrella body of youths in Igbogbo, the Igbogbo Youth Coalition (IYC), has sent an open letter to the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, regarding the disturbing state of projects in Igbogbo, Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria. IYC, in an open letter to the governor, signed by Comrade Kazeem O. Ogunmuyiwa and Comrade Comfort O. Olafare, President and Secretary, Igbogbo Youth Coalition, respectively, and received by THE IMPACT on Easter Monday, called the governor’s attention to projects that have dragged…

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LASG Steps Up Intervention To Address Egg Glut In Poultry Sector

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Mariam Akinloye In order to address the challenges facing the availability of eggs confronting the poultry farmers, the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture has facilitated the offtake of 300, 000 from the Erikorodo Poultry Estate in Ikorodu after weeks of engagements. The Ministry of Agriculture that brokered the agreement was led Hon. Commissioner, Ms. Abisola Olusanya and other senior officials of the ministry. The operation commenced on Monday, April 10, 2023. According to a statement today by the Ministry’s Public Relation Officer, Mrs Sodipo, the support of the government shall…

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Former Works Minister, Ogunlewe Warns Of Dire Consequence If University Admission Shortage Not Reversed

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Kunle Adelabu The former Minister for Works, Sen. (Otunba) Dr. Adeseye Ogunlewe, has warned of a serious consequence if the country’s Universities are unable to admit a larger percentage of qualified students every year. Ogunlewe, who was a former Pro – Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture (FUNAAB), Abeokuta, also charged that Nigeria must take advantage of its population and land, if the country wants to be socially and economically developed. The former Minister spoke at the second edition of Oba Adewamiri Ayokulehin Olaide Memorial & Prince Kayode Olaide Annual Scholarship…

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OPEN LETTER TO GOVERNOR BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU: A STITCH IN TIME…..

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By Oke Godwin Olaoluwa (OGO). DEAR, MR GOVERNOR, Like many others, I want to heartily congratulate you on your re-election as the governor of Lagos State, for another tenure. In the last few weeks, your office must have been inundated with goodwill and congratulatory messages. I wish to join the numerous well-wishers. Mr Governor, I am writing to you as a concerned Lagosian, who like many others, is deeply concerned about the radical change in the voting pattern in Lagos state. The voters’ apathy recorded in the past three election…

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OPINION: WHO IS AFRAID OF UNIVERSITY AUTONOMY? (4)

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By Dayo Hassan The Academic Staff Union of Universities, or ASUU, has been accused of obstructing universities’ full autonomy in Nigeria in a variety of ways. ASUU has been accused of obstructing university autonomy in a number of ways, including: Strikes: ASUU has a long history of going on strike, usually in response to funding, salary, or other labour disputes. These strikes have the potential to disrupt academic activities on campus as well as impact university autonomy by making it difficult for administrators to plan and implement programmes. Interference with…

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Shillings To Nigerians At Easter: If Tinubu Is Not The Messenger, He Sure Will Be Harbinger Of The Messenger

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Kunle Adelabu The former Chairman, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Barr. Saheed O. Kolawole Shillings (SOK Shillings), has charged members of the Christian faith and the entire Nigerians not to despair and hope for a better country. The senior lawyer, while stating that Messenger that usually turnaround the society are not always among those accepted by the general society, added that the President – elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, may not be the one that would completely change the fortune of the country, but will definitely lead the country on the…

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Prince Olaide, Scholarship Beneficiary Returns Gesture To Keme Balogun Students, Staff

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Kunle Adelabu-Honours Sen. Ogunlewe, former teachers The truism that investments in young men pay as they are the future of the society, has been proven as a beneficiary of Senator Adeseye Ogunlewe Scholarship returned to his alma mata, Keme Balogun Junior and Senior Colleges, Ibeshe in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, to give back to the school. Prince Kayode Olaide, who, in his secondary days, was one of the beneficiaries of the former Minister of Works’ educational grant, and also had the…

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OPINION : WHO IS AFRAID OF UNIVERSITY AUTONOMY? (3)

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By Dayo Hassan One of the identified obstacles of University autonomy in Nigeria is NUC, National University Commission. National Universities Commission (NUC) is the regulatory agency for higher education institutions in Nigeria. While its mandate is to ensure quality assurance and standardization of academic programs in universities, there have been concerns about how the NUC is obstructing university autonomy in Nigeria. Here are some ways: In summary, NUC has been accused of obstructing universities autonomy in Nigeria through centralization of decision-making, excessive regulation, delays in accreditation and lack of transparency.…

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Easter: Adeboruwa Charges Igbogbo Sons, Daughters On Renewal Of Hope

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Mariam Akinloye In the spirit of the Easter season, the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, His Royal Majesty, Alaiyeluwa (Oba) Barr. Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, Emugoriade I, has urged sons and daughters of Igbogbo Kingdom at home and abroad, to renew their hope and love. While also calling for peace, the revered royal father charged residents of his kingdom to emulate the example of Jesus Christ in showing compassion and forgiveness. The monarch gave the charge in a statement he personally signed on the Easter Sunday. ”Greetings and blessings to all in Igbogbo…

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Easter: Lagos Majority Leader Felicitates Xtians, Nigerians

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Kunle Adelabu The Majority Leader of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Sanai Agunbiade has celebrated the Easter season with Christians, wishing them victory in all their endeavours. Agunbiade also prayed for the country’s triumph over all its challenges. The fourth term lawmaker, who is also the Chairman, Nigerian Majority Leaders Forum, expressed his wishes in Easter statement he personally signed, on Easter Sunday. “I join all Christians to celebrate this season of victory and wish everyone a Happy Easter celebration”, he said. “In Easter, we celebrate the triumph…

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