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NBTE Accredits 43 LASTVEB Courses, Grants Approval For 12 New Ones

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Wale Jagun The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has granted full accreditation to 43 courses presented to it by the Lagos State Technical and Vocational Education Board (LASTVEB) while also giving approval for the commencement of 12 new ones. A statement by the Executive Secretary of LASTVEB, Ms. Ronke Azeez said the full accreditation of programmes offered by the five government Technical Colleges in Lagos State and approval for the commencement of 12 new courses by the NBTE was conveyed in a letter signed by Engr. A.D.K. Muhammad, Director…

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Oba Shotobi Charges Ikorodu Residents To Support Govt On Infrastructural Development

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Kunle Adelabu The First Permanent Vice Chairman, Lagos State Council of Obas & Chiefs and Permanent Chairman, Ikorodu Division Chieftaincy Committee, His Royal Majesty, Alaiyeluwa (Oba) Engr. Kabir Adewale Shotobi, the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, has called for more government presence in Ikorodu. Oba Shotobi also charged residents of Ikorodu Division which has been adjudged as the third largest city in Western Nigeria and 11th largest in the country to continue supporting the ruling government so as to have more infrastructural developments to sustain the city status. Ayangbure made this appeal…

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Ikorodu Monarch, Residents Staying Fit Against Drugs, Usher In Annual Oga Carnival

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye Youths in Ikorodu have responded to the recent discovery of massive drugs in Ikorodu which the National Drug Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) described as the largest drug burst in its history, by trooping out for a walk against drugs in the city which is now the 11th largest in Nigeria. The walk for fitness tagged, ‘Say No To Drugs’, was organized by the Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS) to sensitise residents, especially youths, on drug abuse and to also kick – off the 31st edition…

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Ijede Foundation’s Efforts In Developing Education Deserve Divisional, State Support, Recognition – Dr Asodun

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Kunle Adelabu Dr Fatai Oriyomi Asodun, of the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, has called on the entire Ikorodu Division and the Lagos State Government to grant necessary support and recognition to the Ijede Development Foundation (IDF) in its quest to develop the students that would impact on the community tomorrow. He said that the growth and development of Ijede is practically the advancement of Ikorodu Division and Lagos State in general. The University,don, who was the guest lecturer at the 7th Scholarship Award, Quiz/Debate & Public…

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Ijede Development Foundation Is Thinking Beyond The Scholarship Awards-Alhaji Fola Salu, Chairman, IDF

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Alhaji Fola Salu, Chairman, Ijede Development Foundation (IDF), is the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), of the popular Salu Sports, a company that deals in quality sporting materials and equipment. One of his shops was located at the Ladega/Alhaji Street junction, Ikorodu, in those days. He also has offices at the National Stadium, Rowe Park among other places. The IDF Chairmthe Social Secretary of Sky Club, a club that the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, His Royal Majesty, Alaiyeluwa (Oba) Engr. Kabir Adewale Shotobi and other eminent and prominent personalities in Ikorodu…

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Lagos APC Appoints Sen. Ogunlewe Into GAC

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Kunle Adelabu Senator Adeseye Kingsley Ogunlewe, a former Minister of Works and Chairman, Ikorodu Division Resource Development Group (IDRDG) has been appointed into the highest decision making body of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, the Governance Advisory Council (GAC). Ogunlewe who is also the Chairman, Ikorodu Ultra – Modern Town Hall Management Board, confirmed the development to THE IMPACT on phone this evening. His appointment made the number of APC chieftains from Ikorodu to be inducted into the exclusive political circle four. The other two are Prince…

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Tinubu Meets Business Leaders In Lagos, Presents Economic Agenda

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Wale Jagun – Only Tinubu has magic wand to turn challenges to opportunities – Sanwo – Olu Business leaders, investors and captains of industry across various sectors now have a glimpse into the economic agenda of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Tinubu and his team, on Tuesday, shared details of his economic blueprint with the organised private sector during an interactive meeting, tagged, The forum, held at the Eko Hotels and Suites in Victoria Island, which was organised at the instance of the Lagos…

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Benson Felicitates Former DG Ogunleye At 82

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Jare Babatunde The Representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, has felicitated with the former Deputy Governor of Lagos and a member of Governance Advisory Council (GAC), Prince Abiodun Ogunleye, on his 82nd birthday. In a statement by the lawmaker who is the Chairman, House Committee on Defense on Tuesday, he thanked God for what he described as eventful and fruitful life of the political chieftain. “I heartily rejoice with my leader, father, GAC member and former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Prince Abiodun Ogunleye on the…

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Lagos Tourism Commissioner Among ‘Top 100 Africa Travel Women Awards’ Winners

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Our Editor Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Pharm. (Mrs.) Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf has emerged as one of the winners in the leadership category of ‘The Top 100 Africa Travel Women Awards’. A statement issued by the organisers of the Awards, Akwaaba African Travel Market, said the Commissioner was considered worthy of the award in view of her efforts in driving the growth of tourism in Lagos State. According to the release, Akinbile-Yussuf initiated several lofty projects to restart tourism following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and for…

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Lagos Calls For Strategic Collaboration Against Breast Cancer

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Wale Jagun Lagos State Government has called for strategic collaborative efforts including raising awareness, sensitising the public and raising funds to help support life-saving treatment services, research, life-changing support and rehabilitation amongst all stakeholders in the fight against Breast Cancer. Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr. Olusegun Ogboye, disclosed this during a Road Awareness Walk organised by the Ministry of Health in partnership with a global healthcare company, Novartis, to wrap up the Y2022 Pink October Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Lagos State, noted that the fight against…

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