Kunle Adelabu Since assumption of office, the administration of Hon. Sulaimon Kazeem Olanrewaju in Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, has, indeed, been changing the common narratives that lack of funds is hindering councils in Ikorodu division to embark on projects. Hon. Sulaimon, who is a former Vice Chairman of the Council and a chartered accountant, has within three months of assumption of office, embarked on rehabilitation of three major roads that were in deplorable state. Also, rehabilitation of the Ipakodo…
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Child Rights Law Implementation Committee Engages Stakeholders In Ikorodu
Kunle Adelabu In its attempts to ensure that every child’s rights are protected and all forms of gender – based violence eradicated, the Child Rights Law Implementation Committee in Ikorodu Local Government, has appealed to stakeholders to assist it in dissemination of information to the public. The committee also charged members of the public to report any form of abuse against any child or gender – based abuse. These were the focus of the stakeholders’ forum organized by the Child Rights Law Implementation Committee, themed, “Eradication of Child Molestation /Abuse…
Read MoreConcerned Youths Unveil Discussants For Panel Session On LG Administration
Wale Jagun Towards its maiden panel session on “Towards An Effective Local Government Administration”, the Concerned Ikorodu Division Youths (CIDY) has unveiled discussants/panelists that would discuss the issue from different angles. Hon. Kehinde Bamigbetan, former Commissioner for Information & Strategy, Lagos State and a two – term Council Chairman, will deliver the keynote address at the event which is holding on Thursday, August 26, 2021, by 10am at the 500 – Seater Auditorium, Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH), Ikorodu Main Campus,lkorodu. Dr. Oluremi Nurudeen Olaleye, the Rector of the Lagos State…
Read MoreNew Council Chairman Inaugurates 5th Ikorodu West LCDA Assembly, As Hon. Jessica Oba Emerges Leader
Kunle Adelabu The Chairman of Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Sulaimon Kazeem Olanrewaju, on Wednesday;, July 28, 2021, inaugurated the 5th Assembly in the Council, following the closure of the fourth Assembly. During the inauguration and proclamation, the former Supervisory Councillor for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) in the immediate past administration of Hon. Jumoke Jimbo – Ademehin, Hon. Jessica Enitan Oba, representing Ward A (Ipakodo), was elected as the Council Leader. Hon. Daisi Batife, representing Ward B, emerged as the Deputy Leader of the House.…
Read MoreBreaking: Hon. Jessica Enitan Oba, Emerges Leader, Ikorodu West LCDA
Kunle Adelabu Hon. Jessica Enitan, the Councillor representing Ward A (Ipakodo) in ikorodu West Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has emerged the Leader of the 5th Legislative Assembly of the council. She was a former Supervisory Councillor, WAPA, in the just concluded administration of Princess (Hon.) Jumoke Jimbo – Ademehin. Hon. Jessica emerged during the proclamation of the new Assembly on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at the Council’s Legislative Chamber. Also elected during the first sitting of the House was Hon. Daisi Batife as the Deputy Leader, while Hon. Abimbola…
Read MoreA Resident’s Verdicts On Council Chairmen’s Performances In Ikorodu Division
Wale Jagun A Princess of Ikorodu, now based in the United States of America (USA), Princess Aderoju Ladega, popularly called ‘Kiniun Ikorodu’ (Lioness of Ikorodu), has examined the four years tenure of the six Council Chairmen in Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, with damning verdict on all of them. She did a separate review of the administrations in the six Local Government (LG) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) – Ikorodu Local Government, Ikorodu West, Ikorodu North, Igbogbo/Bayeku, Ijede and Imota Local Council Development Areas under Hon. Wasiu…
Read MoreCouncil Chairman Engages Stakeholders On Administration’s Performance, Pledges To Improve On Communication
Kunle Adelabu & Jare Babatunde The Chairman of Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area, Builder Sesan Mayokun Daini, on Monday, April 12, 2021, gave his administration’s account of stewardship in the last 1,358 days since he assumed office. At the parley/interactive session held at the Conference room of the newly commissioned Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA Secretariat, were journalists, bloggers, representatives of various youth groups, social media influencers and community developers among others. While admitting that his administration has not done much in communicating its activities to the public, Builder Daini said that the…
Read MoreCouncil Performance: Ikorodu Youth Initiative Survey Scores Chairmen On Education, Security, Health, Others
Kunle Adelabu Performances of the six Council Chairmen in Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, came under scrutiny recently when the Ikorodu Division Youths Initiative made public the report of its field survey conducted last year. The survey covered performances of the councils’ administrations under Hon. Wasiu Adeshina (Ikorodu Local Government), Hon. Jumoke Jimbo – Ademehin (Ikorodu West LCDA), Hon. Adeola Banjo (North LCDA), Builder Sesan Daini (Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA), Hon. Wasiu Agoro (Imota LCDA) and Hon. Fathiu Salisu (Ijede LCDA). According to the youth group, qualitative approach was adopted…
Read MoreIkorodu Heroes To Sue 6 Councils Over Refusal To Release Income, Expenditure Details
Kunle Adelabu The Ikorodu Heroes (I – Heroes), a body of professionals and eminent Ikorodu sons, have resolved to approach the court to seek intervention to compel the six council chairman in Ikorodu Division to release details of their financial activities in the last four years. I – Heroes had about three weeks ago reminded the Chairmen of Ikorodu Local Government, Hon. Wasiu Adeshina; Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Adeola Banjo; Ikorodu West LCDA, Hon. Jumoke Jimbo – Ademehin; Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA, Builder Sesan Daini; Imota LCDA, Hon.…
Read MoreWhy I Stopped Registration For New Community Associations – Igbogbo/Bayeku Chairman
Wale Jagun The Chairman of Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Builder Sesan Daini, has said that registration of new Community Development Associations (CDAs) has been put on hold in his council area. He charged the existing ones to be accountable and transparent in handling funds generated from residents for development. Daini gave the charge at the honour/award ceremony by the Igbe Road Rehabilitation Committee (IRRC) and the nine Joint CDAs for Hon. Babajimi Benson who facilitated the rehabilitation of the road and others that contributed to the rehabilitation feat.…
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