Kunle Adelabu The presentation of cheques to successful candidates of the first edition of the Ikorodu Division Peace Initiatives Limited/ GTE (IDPIL/GTE) Scholarship and Bursary Schemes will hold on Saturday, September 3, 2022. While 112 applicants attended screening for the Bursary I interview last Wednesday, 48 applicants were screened for the Bursary II scholarship on Thursday, while 55 applicants sat for the Scholarship examination and interview that took place last week Friday. Otunba Ganiyu Olusegun Abiru, Executive Secretary, IDPIL/GTE, in an interview with THE IMPACT, informed that the presentation of…
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NBA 2022: Lagos CJ Tasks Lawyers To Restore Pride Of Legal Profession
The Chief Judge of Lagos State, Hon. Justice Kazeem Alogba, has declared open the 62nd edition of the Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on behalf of the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola. In his remarks during the conference taking place at the Eko Atlantic City from August 19 to August 23, 2022, with the theme: “Bold Transitions”, the Lagos Chief Judge expressed eagerness to see the legal profession return to its pride of place in the nation. “The theme of the Y2022…
Read MoreProfessionalism, Strong Leadership Crucial To Attaining ISO Certification – NSE
Wale Jagun The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) on Tuesday said that strong, ethical and honest leadership was crucial to attaining integrated management system ISO certification. The body said this at the 4th Babagana Mohammed Public Lecture and induction of new corporate members of the Victoria Island Branch of NSE in Lagos. The lecture has the theme: “Leadership Aspects of Integrated Management System (IMS) ISO Certification.” An integrated management system is a single system designed to manage multiple aspects of an organisation’s operations in line with multiple ISO standard for…
Read MoreCollege Restates Commitment To Grooming Agro – Entrepreneurs, Food Security
Jare Babatunde The Federal College of Agriculture, Ibadan, has restated its commitment to grooming successful agricultural entrepreneurs and ensuring food security in the country. Its Provost , Dr. Elizabeth Augustus, said in a press briefing on Tuesday that the school was ready to ensure practical and hands on training to produce graduate entrepreneurs and ensure increased food production in line with Federal Government’s aspirations. “The aim of the college is to produce pragmatic graduates who will, in turn, provide laudable solution to the challenges in the agricultural sector. “This college…
Read MoreIkorodu Youth Initiatives Sets To Elect New Officers, Reiterates It’s Non – Partnership
Kunle Adelabu The Board of Trustees of the largest youth group in Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, the Ikorodu Division Youth Initiatives (IDYl), has informed the general public, especially youths, that it has dissolved the Executive Management Council of the organization. It has also stated that applications to fill available positions will soon be announced for interested youths to vie for. These were contained in a statement signed last Sunday by Mr Sola Sokoya, Secretary, Board of Trustees, adding that IDYI is committed to ensuring that Ikorodu youths…
Read MoreSenator Abiru Inspects 40 – Bed Hospital, Street Light Facilitated In LASUSTECH
Mariam Akinloye Sen. Mikhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, Senator representing the Lagos East Senatorial District, last Friday, paid a visit to the Lagos State University of Science & Technology (LASUSTECH) as part of his constituency project tour. Abiru, who, on same day, toured the ongoing rehabilitation of the Ikorodu – Shagamu Road that he facilitated, visited LASUSTECH to see the progress of the 40 – Bed Hospital and Dental Centre that he facilitated to the institution and surrounding communities. The former banker also inspected the installed 200 Solar – powered Street…
Read MoreIjede Celebrates Ajede Oro Festival Today
Jare Babatunde The annual Ajede Oro festival is currently ongoing in Ijede, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria. It commenced at 10pm on Monday, August 22 and will be observed for the whole of today with movement of women restricted indoors. Normal movement is expected to resume back Wednesday morning. High Chief Babatunde Ogunmuyiwa, the Odofin of Ijede, confirmed the festival
Read MoreSanwo – Olu To Ndigbo: Let’s Remain United For Peace, Political Stability In Lagos
Wale Jagun Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged residents of the State to continuously ensure that Lagos remains politically stable for continuous peace, which the state currently enjoys as the most peaceful state in Nigeria. Governor Sanwo-Olu made the appeal on Sunday during his meeting with leaders of the Lagos State chapter of Ohanaeze Ndigbo led by its President, Chief Solomon Ogbonna, and Ohanaeze Political Forum led by its Chairman, Chief Chris Ekwilo, at the Lagos House, Marina. He said the 2023 general elections for Lagos residents, especially…
Read MoreRep. Benson Is A Special Breed Politician – Agbaakin of Ikorodu Kingdom
Kunle Adelabu The Agbaakin of Ikorodu Kingdom, Sir (Otunba) Ayodele Elesho, KJW, has described the representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson as a special politician. Sir Elesho, who was a former Commissioner for Information, Lagos State, said that the young lawmaker’s activities have been strange and outstanding considering the infrastructural developments that he has facilitated into his constituency and impacts on the people. The elder statesman gave his verdict on Rep. Benson who is the Otun – elect of Ikorodu Kingdom, in a statement sent to THE…
Read MoreIKODASS, Longe Foundation Register, Counsel Students For GCE
Mariam Akinloye As pledged, 19 students have emerged as beneficiaries of the free GCE forms provided by the Ikorodu-Oga Development Association (IKODASS). The initiative, which is part of the annual IKODASS Scholarship Scheme, was sponsored by Late Jimoh Owode Longe Education Fund. But the beneficiaries were not just provided with the GCE forms, they were also registered for the examinations through the Unique Grace Educational Services. The registration, which was handled by the Director of the educational outfit, Mr Adeyemi Benson, took place at IKODASS Secretariat, Ikorodu Town Hall, on…
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