Kunle Adelabu -Report to be displayed at Councils, other areas The Lagos State Government has called for stakeholders and the general public input into the Ikorodu Sub – Region Master Plan as the draft of the final report will be displayed starting from Monday. Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako speaking on the modalities of the public display exercise in Alausa on Friday, disclosed that it would take place for 28days in twelve different centres across the State, starting from Monday 24th August and ending on…
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Isiwu Community Waiting On State Govt To Install New Monarch 15 Years After
Kunle Adelabu The ancient town of Isiwu in Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos, Southwest, Nigeria, is waiting on the state government to install a new traditional head in the town 15 years after an attempt was made to install the first ever monarch. According to report, the Oba – elect, Prince Olukayode David Raji, is from the two Ruling Houses in Isiwu – Agbogba Royal Family & Onafoyin Royal Family. The emergence of the Oba – elect, THE IMPACT gathered, has since been communicated…
Read MoreIgbogbo Platinum Lions Club Gives Adeboruwa Palace Facelift
Wale Jagun -Inducts Oba Kasali as honourary member The palace of the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, which has been begging for government and the community attention for sometime now, has been given a facelift by the Igbogbo Platinum Lions Club as part of the club’s service to its host community. At the unveiling ceremony of the renovated Oba’s office located within the palace on Friday, August 14, 2020, by Engr. HOB Lawal, Director, International Lions Club, Lion Adetokunbo Aromolaran, the District Governor, 404A1 Nigeria and chieftains of the club across the…
Read MoreMuslim Community Offers Special Prayer For Monarch , Ikorodu
Kunle Adelabu -Oba Shotobi charges loan beneficiaries to make good use of it. Leading Islamic clerics and chieftains of the Ikorodu Muslim Community Association (IMCA) on Friday, August 14, 2020, offered special prayers for the royal father of the Ikorodu Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba Kabir Adewale Shotobi, the Ayangbure of Ikorodu and the town. The prayer session, which is tagged ‘ Ojude Oba’, is an annual gathering of Muslims at the Oba’s palace to pay homage to the Ayangbure in commemoration of the Eid- Kabir (Ileya festival) celebration. The…
Read MoreIgbogbo Youth Coalition Charges Council, State On Flood, Development
Kunle Adelabu The President of the umbrella body of all youth organizations in Igbogbo, Igbogbo Youth Coalition (IYC), Mr Gbenga Odunniyi, has charged the Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Association (LCDA) to take drastic measure in tackling flooding problem that has been facing the community in recent time. He issued this charge in a recent chat with THE IMPACT. Mr Odunniyi also urged the council to embark on construction of drainages and stabilise damaged roads with hardcore and pebbles as palliative measures. While commending the council administration under Builder Sesan Daini,…
Read MoreSave Us From Darkness! Igbogbo Community Appeals For Public Assistance As Ikeja Electric Fails To Install Transformer Four Months After Purchase
Kunle Adelabu Residents of Otugbuwa – Mayor Community Development Association (CDA) in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu, Lagos, Southwest, Nigeria, has cried out to the public to come to their aid and save them from perpetual darkness. According to the report gathered, the community has been in total darkness for the past six months with social and economic lives grounded due to the failure of the Ikeja Electric (IE) to honour part of the agreement it had with the community prior to the procurement of the 500KVA…
Read MoreAyangbure Empowers 140 Traders, Artisans With Free Interest Loan To Mark 5th Coronation Anniversary
Kunle Adelabu His Royal Majesty, Oba (Engr.) Kabir Adewale Shotobi, Adegorushen V, First Permanent Vice Chairman, Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs and the Ayangbure of lkorodu, on Sunday, August 2, 2020, marked his 5th Coronation anniversary by empowering 140 traders and artisans in Ikorodu. Oba Shotobi, who is also the Chairman, Ikorodu Division Council of Obas and Chiefs, made the presentation of the loan during a brief event at the Ayangbure palace in Ikorodu. The historic event was witnessed by a selected gathering which included notable chiefs and…
Read MorePhotos: Oba Shotobi Marks 5th Coronation Anniversary
Wale Jagun It was a low key anniversary celebration on Sunday, August 2, 2020, as the Ayangbure of Ikorodu and Chairman, Ikorodu Division Council of Obas & Chiefs, His Royal Majesty, Oba Kabir Shotobi attained five years on throne. The royal father ascended the throne of his ancestors five years ago and his reign has recorded several positive developments. Although, there was no elaborate event to mark the anniversary, but 140 traders were presented with interest free loan of N25, 000 each through their representatives.
Read MoreVanguard Group Berths In Igbogbo, Sets For Active Political Engagements
Kunle Adelabu A group of young men and women in Igbogbo community area of Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Ikorodu Division, Lagos, Southwest, Nigeria, has resolved to be politically active by mobilizing residents to participate in politics. The new group, called Vanguard Group, which is a political movement formed recently with over 300 members, is set to launch its activities soon with the primary aims of mobilising and ensuring good governance and community development. Mr Faniyi Olaiga Tolulope, Chairman of the group, speaking with THE IMPACT, said that…
Read MoreIgbogbo Youths Want LASG To Pay Demolition Compensation
Kunle Adelabu -Say construction ‘terribly’ slow, appeal to govt. for speedy work Youths in Igbogbo have made a passionate appeal to the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu, to pay residents of Igbogbo whose houses were demolished about three years ago. The leadership of the Igbogbo Youths Coalition (IYC) and Vanguard Group made this appeal during a chat with THE IMPACT in Igbogbo. The youth groups also called for speedy work by the construction company handling the reconstruction of Ipakodo – Igbogbo – Igbe – Gintin road.…
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