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Ikorodu LG Partners Industrial Training Funds To Upgrade Skills Acquisition Centre

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Kunle Adelabu -Initiatives part of my prosperity, empowerment agenda – Prince Ladega, Chairman The new Chairman of Ikorodu Local Government, Prince Adedayo Ladega has started executing his electoral promises with youth empowerment through practical and sustainable skill acquisition and development by partnering the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), a federal agency to upskill and upgrade the Skills Acquisition Centre along Borokinni Dada Road, Ikorodu popularly called, “Fashola’s School”. According to him, the initiative is an integral part of his prosperity promises to a greater number of Ikorodu residents. To achieve this,…

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Hon. Gbadebo -Alogba Unveils Second Term Portrait

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The Executive Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo‑Alogba, has unveiled her second term portrait. The official portrait that was released at the weekend, according to the Office of the Chairman, signifies a renewed era of service, excellence, and grassroots development, anchored by her unwavering commitment to community progress and inclusive governance. Hon. Gbadebo – Alogba was officially inaugurated for second term which will terminate in July 2029, last Sunday by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu, at the Lagos House alongside 56…

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Ijede LCDA Vice Chairman, Hon. Femi Kabir, Elected Secretary, Lagos Vice Chairmen’s Association

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Mariam Akinloye The Executive Vice Chairman of Ijede Local Council Development Area, Hon. Femi Kabir, has been elected General Secretary of the Lagos State Association of Council Vice Chairmen (LASACVIC) for the 2025–2029 term He was elected during the association’s General Congress held at the Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA) secretariat, on Thursday. According to Hon. Kabir’s Personal Assistant: “His emergence is a testament to Hon. Kabir’s growing influence and dedication to grassroots leadership. This also indicates Ijede LCDA’s growing footprints in state-wide political and developmental affairs.” Other newly…

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10th Coronation Anniversary: President Tinubu Celebrates Remarkable Ayangbure of Ikorodu, Oba Kabir Shotobi

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Kunle Adelabu As the week – long activities lined -up for the celebration of the 10th year anniversary of His Royal Majesty, (Oba) Dr. Kabir Adewale Shotobi, Adegorushen V, the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, kick – off today, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has felicitated the highly revered Ikorodu monarch. President Tinubu described him as a remarkable monarch who has done so well to maintain unity and peace in his domain and also encouraged development. Tinubu, said in a statement he personally signed in…

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Adeboruwa Installs Former Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA’s Chair, Daini As Otunba Tadese

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Kunle Adelabu & Kenneth Odede -As IDEA, eminent personalities pay him tributes for achievements in office The immediate past Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Builder Olusesan Mayokun Daini has been honoured with an honourary chieftaincy title of Otunba Tadese of Igbogbo Kingdom. He was installed by the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Barr.) Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, on Thursday, during an event organized in honour of the former chairman for his achievements during his eight years administration by the Igbogbo Development Association (IDEA). The ceremony took…

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Imota NYCN Marks A Year Of Engaging, Transformative Leadership On Youth

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Wale Jagun The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Imota Chapter celebrated 365 days of its engaging and transformative impacts on youth in Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA) with presentation of its account of stewardship in form of a compendium of activities since its inception. Imota NYCN administration led by Comrade Oriyomi Adebogun as Coordinator, was inaugurated in June 2024, after the four-year tenure of Comrade Folarin Adegboyega. The three days programme which lasted between 24th -26th of July, 2025, and held at the NS Sho Event Centre, Imota,…

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Aroyewun Unveils Official Portrait, Appoints Olowu As Chief Of Staff

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Kunle Adelabu The office of the Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has unveiled the official portrait of the council’s Chief Executive Officer, Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA) This was made known in a statement issued on Friday, which also stated that the portrait pronounces the council boss’ “Ona Ogo” agenda magenta colour. The portrait is expected to replace that of the immediate past Chairman in offices within the secretariat. The Chairman also announced the appointment of Hon. Wasiu Adedayo Olowu as his Chief of Staff (CoS). The appointment…

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LASG Trains, Empowers 50 Youths In Fish Farming, Tools, Inputs

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Kunle Adelabu & Kenneth Odede The Lagos State Government through the Office of Rural Development has continued its empowerment for residents across the state with fish farming training and empowerment programme for youths in Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area and Ikorodu Local Government. The training conducted through the Centre for Rural Development (CERUD) for 50 youths at the Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA secretariat hall on Thursday is aimed at addressing unemployment and to make participants economically independent. The training which is part of larger plans to develop a sustainable development in the…

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Federal Rep Welcomes Approval Of N11.42Billion For Completion Of Ikorodu -Shagamu Road

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Kunle Adelabu The representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson has welcomed the approval for the full completion of the 30km Ikorodu – Sagamu Road as a great news for his constituency. The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, announced the approval among others across the country on Thursday. In a statement by Rep. Benson who is the Chairman, House of Representative Committee on Defense, he expressed his delight at the approval which he said came after years of advocacy. He described it as a turning point for the…

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Ijede Council Chairman, Hon. Gbadebo-Alogba, Inaugurates 6th Legislative House

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Jare Olukotun The returning Chairman of Ijede Local Council Development Area, Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo-Alogba, has formally inaugurated the 6th Legislative Arm of the Council. Hon. Gbadebo – Alogba made the proclamation at a ceremony held at the Council’s Legislative chamber on Thursday, July 31st, 2025. According to the Chairman, the inauguration marks the constitution of the 6th Legislative Council and a significant step in the council’s ongoing efforts to strengthen democratic governance and promote inclusive grassroots development across Ijede LCDA. During the inaugural session, Hon. Basirat Kehinde, the Councillor representing…

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