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Kunle Adelabu The pioneer Registrar of the prestigious Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Mr Shakirudeen Adetona Bello, today, appreciated God in his life with thanksgiving service at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Province 62, Area 1, Ijede. He clocked 60 years of age on Wednesday, March 29. Incidentally, the day also witnessed the official admission of the first set of students into the new University. Bello, who also had the rare privilege of being the last Registrar of the Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH) before its transmutation…

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Mariam Akinloye The Ikorodu Ambassadors Group has congratulated the Executive Assistant to the Governor of Lagos State on Maritime Affairs, Prince Yommy Shopitan, on his birthday. Prince Shopitan, who is an indigene of Ikorodu and Igbogbo Kingdoms, added another year today. In a statement signed on behalf of the Coordinator of the Ikorodu Ambassadors Group, Comrade Sholanke Lateef (Arizona), the group appreciated the contributions of the celebrant to the development of waterways in the state. He prayed for more abundant years for the Governor’s aide. “Join me in celebrating my…

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Kunle Adelabu -Thanks residents for support at poll The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu, has publicly acknowledged the impacts of Ikorodu in the last General Elections in the state, describing the division as the beacon and light for others in the state. Sanwo – Olu, who got second highest votes from Ikorodu for his re – election, also thanked the people for recording the highest number of votes for the President – elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the Presidential election. The Governor gave the commendations…

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Kunle Adelabu-Commissions Sekumade road-Says his administration committed to fourth mainland bridge, completion of other projects It was a re-commitment to the campaign ideals of greater Lagos rising, when Governor Babajide Olushola Sanwo – Olu visited Ikorodu on Friday, March 31, 2023, to commission the rehabilitated/reconstructed Oba Sekumade Road, in Ipakodo, Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria. The road was commissioned alongside a strategic sectional rehabilitation of TOS Benson Avenue, which connects the Oba Sekumade Road that links the Ikorodu – Lagos Road.…

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Kunle Adelabu To prevent the hate speech and confrontation among the Yorubas and Igbos in Lagos during the just concluded elections from degenerating further, an Islamic scholar and leader has called for mutual respect from the two divides for each other. His Eminence Fadhilat Sheikh Yahya Olorunosebi Oshoala, Chief Imam, Oriwu Central Mosque, gave the charge on Wednesday in an interview with THE IMPACT, stating that respect for each other’s place of origin will bring about lasting peace and co – existence. “It is the Igbos and the Yorubas that…

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Kunle Adelabu -23 Aspirants vie for about 20 positions It’s another election year for the Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS), the umbrella body for all the associations, clubs, societies and other interest groups in Ikorodu. The election into the various offices of the association is scheduled for the Ikorodu Town Hall, on Sunday, April 2, 2023. The Rotimi Erogbogbo – led administration, which was elected about two years ago will be rounding up its tenure soon, and this necessitated the decision of the IKODASS General Council at its meeting…

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