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Kunle Adelabu Residents of Ikorodu have reacted to the news that the Lagos State House of Assembly voted against the Local Government Financial Autonomy Bill, which is part of the issues in the ongoing constitutional amendments. THE IMPACT gathered that about 20 states have so far voted on the amendments communicated to them by the National Assembly with Lagos State Assembly alleged to have voted against the amendment for an autonomy for Local Government. The issue, which was brought on THE IMPACT platform at the weekend, generated reactions from residents…

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Kunle Adelabu Amb. Jadesola Otubanjo, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Otjore Ventures, has partnered the Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS), to empower 10 female residents with grinding machines to assist them in earning a living and assisting their families. The grinding machines were presented to the lucky beneficiaries during the Food Festival Day of the just concluded Ikorodu – Oga Day Carnival, held at the Arch. Olutusen Onafowokan Auditorium, Ikorodu Ultra – Modern Town Hall, Ikorodu, on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. Otubanjo, a business woman and a philanthropist based…

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Wale Jagun -Ikorodu Bois, Oba, Kuti too Ikorodu Kingdom has honoured the Publisher/Reporter – in – Chief, THE IMPACT newspaper, Olukunle Adejare Adewale Adelabu, with the ‘Young Achievers Award’ for his contribution to the growth and development of the community through journalism. He was honoured alongside three others by the Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS), a socio – cultural and developmental organization, at the well – attended award ceremony held at the Arch. Olutusen Onafowokan Auditorium, Ikorodu Ultra – Modern Town Hall, Ikorodu, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, on Wednesday,…

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Kunle Adelabu The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Housing and an illustrious son of Ikorodu, Mr Kamardeen Owodiran Oluwadamilola Dawodu – Olowosago, has emerged the 2022 Role Model Awardee in Ikorodu. Olowosago, who is an alumni of the premier college in Ikorodu Division, Lagos State Southwest, Nigeria, was bestowed with the honour by the Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS), during the activities marking the 31st edition of the Ikorodu – Oga Day Carnival on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. The ceremony was held at the Arch. Olutusen Onafowokan Auditorium,…

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Our Reporter Organization will be reaching out to vulnerable children in slum communities with much-needed resources for body, soul and spirit The Bread of Hope Children and Youth Foundation today announced its non-profit members will soon be traveling to 10 West African countries with the purpose of bringing relief to vulnerable and homeless children living in slum conditions. The Hope Tour will run from November 11-27, 2022, as 10 Hope Givers will travel a trail of hope, visiting Benin Republic, Togo, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Gambia, Senegal, Guinea…

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Kunle Adelabu Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, Member, House of Representatives representing the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, has commended the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Olushola Sanwo – Olu, on his drive for women inclusion in governance. The lawmaker gave the kudos while congratulating Mrs Omowunmi Ogbara, on her appointment as a Commissioner in the Lagos State House of Assembly Commission. He charged the new appointee to exhibit the ‘Oga’ (leadership) trait that people of Ikorodu are known, for in discharging her new assignment. “I heartily rejoice with my sister and…

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