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Harvesters Centre Ikorodu Empowers Community With Free Skills Acquisition Program

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Jare Olukotun -Holds graduation ceremony Sunday In a bold and impactful move to uplift lives and foster sustainable empowerment, Harvesters International Christian Centre, Ikorodu has successfully concluded a Free Skills Acquisition Programme targeted at residents of Ikorodu and its environs. The program, which attracted over one hundred participants, was designed to equip individuals particularly youth, women, and budding entrepreneurs with practical, income-generating skills that can help them build better financial futures and reduce dependency. A Hub of Transformation held at the church’s Ikorodu Campus in partnership with Peakstone Events Centre,…

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President, Members Imota Customary Court Pays Courtesy Call On Council Chairman

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Jare Olukotun Executive Chairman, Imota LCDA, Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele (BSA), on Thursday hosted the President and members of the Imota Customary Court that paid him a courtesy visit. The court team was led by Mr. Adewale L. Bakare, along with Hon. Olaiwola Lateef Ayinde, Hon. (Mrs) Agnes Gbemisola Alogba, Alhaja Risikat Oloyede, and Hon. Kayode Balogun . The new Imota Chairman was presented with a big congratulatory card by the President and members of the Customary Court during the visit. According to the council boss, he had a productive…

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Birthday: Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA’s Council Boss Celebrates Dayo Osore

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Jare Olukotun The Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), has joined numerous others in celebrating Engr. Dayo Osore, on his birthday. Osore, is one of the well – informed and celebrated analysts around on platforms related to Ikorodu Division and he is respected for his views on issues. In a statement celebrating Osore today, Aroyewun described the celebrant as a down to earth and good personality who he appreciated so much: “Happy Birthday, Engr. Dayo Osore! “Today, I celebrate a brother, a pillar,…

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A Tribute to Excellence: Celebrating Ambassador Ademola Oluseyi Onafowokan’s 70th Birthday

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By Oluwole Solanke (PhD FCIB) Dear Ambassador Ademola Oluseyi Onafowokan, KJW, It is with profound joy and admiration that I extend my heartfelt congratulations to you on the occasion of your 70th birthday. This milestone is a testament to a life richly lived, marked by unwavering dedication, remarkable achievements, and an enduring commitment to fostering unity and progress across nations. Your illustrious career spanning over three decades in international diplomacy and bilateral relations, combined with your esteemed recognition as a Knight of John Wesley (KJW) of the Methodist Church, Nigeria,…

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Hon. Benson Sunday Urges Collectivity, Cooperation Towards Imota LCDA’s Development

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Wale Jagun -Hon. Oluwole Adesina emerges Imota Council Leader The Chairman, Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele, has revealed that the new administration will promote principles of collectivity, unity and cooperation to achieve progress and development in the council. He called on stakeholders and the generality of residents to support the administration, while also assuring stakeholders of inclusiveness, transparency, accountability, excellent goal-driven governance, and progressive leadership. Hon. Benson Ayodele revealed the cardinal principles of governance that residents of Imota LCDA should expect from his administration in…

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New Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA’s Chairman Embarks On Schools, PHCs Tour

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Kunle Adelabu Following his official resumption on Monday, when he was hosted to a welcome party and embarked on tour of the offices within the secretariat, Omoba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) on Tuesday, embarked on tour of important sectors of the council when he went working tour of primary schools and Primary Health Centres (PHCs) within his council. The tour which was designed to familiarize the new administration with the state of these facilities and know what interventions will be needed to…

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Dr Benjamin Eniayewun Bows Out Of Civil Service 34 Years After

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Wale Jagun The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Health Service Commission (HSC) Dr. Ademuyiwa Benjamin Eniayewun, on Monday, 28th July, 2025, bowed out gracefully and meritoriously from the Lagos State Civil Service after 34 years. To commemorate his glorious exit from service, the former senior public officer had a Thanksgiving service at the Chapel of Christ the Light (Interdenominational), Alausa, Ikeja, to praised God, for sparing his life through the journey of 34 years and 60 years of age as he retired meritoriously. The premises of the church were filled as…

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Photos: GAC Chieftain, Asiwaju Basorun Pays Courtesy Visit To Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA Council Boss

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A chieftain of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), Asiwaju Reuben Olorunfumi Basorun, was warmly welcomed to the Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), by Executive Chairman, Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), as the elder statesman paid a courtesy visit to him. It was the first official high profile visit to the Chairman after his inauguration on Sunday along with other Chairmen and Vice Chairmen across the state by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu. The Vice Chairman, Barr. Ade Ayeni, Council Leader, Hon. Basirat Banjoko and members…

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Proclamation: Aroyewun Inaugurates 6th Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA’s Legislative House

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Kunle Adelabu -As Principal officers emerge The 6th Legislative House of the Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) came into operational existence on Tuesday, July 20, 2025, via the proclamation by the Executive Chairman, Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), in accordance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 and Lagos State Local Government Law 1999. Aroyewun made the declaration at the Chamber of the House following the inauguration of the newly elected Councillors representing the five Wards of the Council at a special session attended by traditional chiefs,…

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Nigeria’s U -19 Table-Tennis Team Wins Gold, Seals Spot At 2025 World Youth Championships In Romania

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Wale Jagun The Nigeria U-19 Boys’ Team has claimed victory to returned to the continental table tennis engagement after wining gold in the final of the ongoing ITTF Africa Youth Championships, Lagos 2025. Kuti Matthew, Abdulbasit Abdulfatai, Fabunmi Matthew, and Atunwon Quadri recorded the victory by defeating Tunisia 3-2, at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos. The Nigerian team recovered from a 0-2 deficit in the semifinals to edge Egypt 3-2, before defeating Tunisia by the same scoreline in the final. With the win, Nigeria secured its place…

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