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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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Lagos First Lady Flags Off Y2025 RHI Agric Support Programme

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-260 Beneficiaries get support grants, farming starters packs As part of efforts to encourage women, youths and students to embrace agriculture as a sustainable means of livelihood, the First Lady of Lagos State and State Coordinator for the Renewed Hope Initiative, Dr. (Mrs.) Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has launched the 2025 Lagos Chapter of the Renewed Hope Initiative – Agricultural Support Programme (RHI-ASP) for residents across Lagos State. Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu addressing beneficiaries of the 2025 edition of the RHI Agricultural Support Programme at the Lagos House, Ikeja, noted that this…

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Hon. Jessica Oba Re -Elected As Council Leader, 6th Legislative Session, Ikorodu West LCDA

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Jare Olukotun & Mariam Akinloye -Promises more fruitful, impactful session Hon. Jessica Enitan Oba, has been re – elected as the Council Leader, Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area (LCDA), after she was unanimously voted the leader of the legislative council by the newly inaugurated Councillors. The Council Leader who is representing Ward A (Ipakodo), pledged to lead the House to deliver more fruitful and impactful governance to the constituents. She was first elected councillor in 2019 and emerged as the First Female Council Leader to preside over the 5th…

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Aroyewun To Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA Residents: Chairmanship Toga Is Just A Mark Of Service, I Still Remain Your Son. Friend, Colleague

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Kunle Adelabu & Kenneth Odede The new chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), has urged residents of his council to continue to play down his current status as the executive chairman of the council and the number one officer, and enjoined them to continue to see him as their son, friend and colleague. Aroyewun made the appeal at his official resumption of duty on Monday, when the council management organized a reception for him, he also reiterated his GLORY Plan of Action, which he described…

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OPINION: OPEN LETTER TO ALL SIX LOCAL COUNCIL LEADERS ACROSS IKORODU DIVISION

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Dear Council Chairmen, Let me begin by reiterating my heartfelt congratulations to each one of you on your recent victories at the polls. Prior to the elections, I penned a goodwill article in which I wished you all a successful showing at the party primaries and, afterward, congratulated you on your emergence as flag bearers Today, I write again – this time, not just to celebrate your victory, but to offer a heartfelt and soul-searching memo as part of my modest contribution to the success of your respective administrations. This…

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Apanisile Assumes Office With Pledge Of Projects In Coming Months

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Kunle Adelabu -Inaugurates 6th Legislative Council The Executive Chairman, Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDAs), Hon. Ameen Olawale Ibrahim Apanishile has announced that various projects facilitated by the representatives of Ikorodu Federal Constituency will commence in the next few months across the council. He also unveiled his plans to organize a platform for people to share ideas on key issues and chart the way forward for the council. The new Chairman who made the announcements at the Isiu council secretariat on his first day in office as the Executive…

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Hon. Aro Celebrates Hon. Gbadebo – Alogba’s Return As Chairman Ijede LCDA

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Kunle Adelabu The honourable member, Lagos State House of Assembly representing Ikorodu Constituency, Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), has congratulated the Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo – Alogba, on her return to serve for the second term. He described her inauguration as testament to her commitment to service. Hon. Aro who is also from Ijede congratulated his Chairman in a released statement: “It is with immense joy and pride that I celebrate your inauguration, the second time as the Executive Chairman of Ijede LCDA. This…

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Ikorodu LG Chairman, Vice Assume Duty, Tour Offices, Facilities

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Mariam Akinloye The Chairman, Ikorodu Local Government, Prince Abayomi Adedayo Ladega and his Vice, Hon. Babawale Alogba, on Monday assumed their duties at the council secretariat with tour of offices and familiarization with council staff. During the tour, they had strategic meetings with the Council Manager and other strategic officials and in some cases listened to members of staff and reassured them of good working environment. The council administrators also visited the new legislative building, Skye Bank and other facilities within the secretariat’s premises. The Vice Chairman, Alogba wh spoke…

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