Kick – Off Of Academic Exercise At Ilado Pry School, Birth Of A Lifetime Opportunity – ES Odumbo

Kunle Adelabu -As school records over 50 pupils enrolment on first day The Education Secretary, Local Government Education Authority (LGEA), Ikorodu, Alhaji Taiwo Odumbo has described the commencement of academic activities at the newly created Ilado Primary School in Baiyeku in Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) as a birth of opportunity and planting of a seed that would germinate and empower generations. The historic landmark commencement happened on Monday when schools across Lagos State resumed for the 2025/26 academic session. He said that the realization of the dream to…

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National Mass Education Agency, Lagos Counterpart Commence Needs Assessment, Mapping Learners

Jare Olukotun The National Mass Education Commission (NMEC), in collaboration with the Lagos State Agency for Mass Education under the supervision of the Ministry of Tertiary Education, has commenced a comprehensive needs assessment and mapping of learners across selected communities in Lagos State According to the Director, Lagos State Agency for Mass Education, Mrs Kemi Kalesanwo, the exercise which started from Monday, 15th September, will run through to Saturday, 20th September 2025. She stated that the exercise is meant to identify out -of – school youth in Alimosho, Badagry and…

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Imota LCDA Chairman Registered, Distributed Free GCE Forms To Indigent Students

Mariam Akinloye The Executive of Imota Local Council Development Area, Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele, on Monday registered and distributed free General Certificate of Education (GCE) forms to indigent students. The distribution took place at the council secretariat. According to Hon. Benson Ayodele, the initiative is aimed at supporting indigent students in achieving their educational pursuit. The initiative aims to support their educational journey and fulfil part of his campaign promises to the people of Imota LCDA. “This initiative is designed to assist not only the students but also families who…

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Ikorodu Education Secretary Welcomes Pupils, Staff Back To School

Wale Jagun The Education Secretary, Local Government Education Authority (LGEA), Ikorodu, Alhaji Taiwo Abiodun Odumbo, has welcome pupils, teaching and non – teaching staff within his jurisdiction back to their various schools ad duty – posts. The 2025/26 academic session began today in Lagos State after a month break at the end of the last session. In a statement he personally signed, Odumbo advised pupils under his care on the need to be focused and intentional about learning and also called on the staff to be guided by the THEMES…

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School Resumption: Imota Council Boss Assures Pupils Of Exciting Term For Learning

Kunle Adelabu The Executive Chairman, Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele (BSA), has assured pupils in Imota of an exciting 2025/26 academic session as they resumed back to their various schools today. While further assuring the pupils of the positive things their resumption would bring to their educational development, Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele in a statement today, also charged teaching, non – teaching and other stakeholders to ensure that they are at their best in delivering quality education to the children under their cares. “It is…

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Ijede Council Boss Welcomes Pupils Back To School

Jare Olukotun The Executive Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Motuntayo Gbadebo -Alogba has welcomed pupils back to schools after a long holiday. The 2025/26 academic session commenced across Lagos State today. While recognising that education is the foundation of a brighter future, the chairman in a statement also encouraged both the returning and new pupils to be disciplined, focused and ready to give their all to their studies. “As the 2025/2026 academic session begins, I welcome all our pupils back to their classrooms, knowing that education is…

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Actions Across Four Arenas As Ikorodu Constituency II All Stars Unity Cup Kicks – Off

Kunle Adelabu It was an action – packed and exciting football display across the four designated venues of the second edition of the Ikorodu Constituency II All Stars Unity Cup kick – off at the weekend. Spectators trooped out to watch their teams in action in Igbogbo, Elepe, Ijede and Imota. According to the Media Director/Personal Assistant to Hon. (Dr.) Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), representative Ikorodu Constituency II, Mr Rasaq Kabiru Babatunde, in a statement released the tournament kicked off with thrilling and hard-fought matches across four centres, electrifying fans…

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IKODASS Unveils Ankara Fabrics For 2025 Ikorodu Oga Carnival

Jare Olukotun The Ikorodu -Oga Development Association (IKODASS) has unveiled Ankara fabrics for the 2025 edition of the Ikorodu Oga Day Carnival. The fabric for the annual celebration was presented on Sunday at the Ikorodu Town Hall. IKODASS Chairman, Alhaji Kolawole Fatai Olayiwola, along with executives of the association unveiled the fabrics at the General Meeting with representatives of clubs, associations, groups and representatives of Ituns (traditional wards in Ikorodu) affiliated to IKODASS. The Iyaloja General of Ikorodu Division, Deaconess Busola Isikalu, in company of Deputy Iyaloja, Mrs Bukola Osho,…

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Concerned Resident Begs Rep. Benson Over Igbogbo/Laara Road Completion

Kunle Adelabu A concerned resident, Mr Dayo Osore has made a special appeal to the representative of Ikorodu Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson over the completion of the Igbogbo/Bola Tinubu/Igbe Laara Road, which has been on for eight years. Residents of Ikorodu, especially those of Igbogbo and in particular, Igbe Laara axis, have been complaining about the state of the road construction despite the announcement that the Lagos State Government has paid HiTech Construction Company for the completion of the project after the intervention of Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), the…

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Ikorodu City Clinches First NPFL Win

Ikorodu City secured a long-awaited first three points of the season, defeating Barau FC 2-0 in a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) on Sunday. It was a tough game for the Oga Boys at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos. The Ikorodu team that fought very hard in the first half had to rely on substitutes in the second half to clinch the much – expected win. Joseph Arumala and Ayomide Cole scored at 59th and 85th minutes for Ikorodu City to record the maximum three points. Ayomide Cole, Tosin Oyedokun…

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