Category: Education

Kunle Adelabu A former Minister for Works and Chairman, Ikorodu Division Resource Development Group (IDRDG), Sen. (Otunba) Dr. Adeseye Kingsley Ogunlewe, has expressed his concern over the lack of computer education in primary schools and the percentage of Ikorodu sons and daughters been admitted into unity and model colleges. Ogunlewe also raised alarm over the number of students being admitted into various higher institutions annually from Ikorodu, out of the number that sits for JAMB every year. The IDRDG Chairman,, who also doubles as the Chairman, Ikorodu Ultra – Model…

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Mariam Akinloye The management of the Ikorodu Division Peace Initiatives Limited/GTE, has called for application for the second edition of its annual Scholarship and Bursary awards. The educational support initiative was introduced last year with about 200 students benefiting. According to the IDPIL/GTE, applicants are to visit its website: https;//idpil.org/sbc, to apply for the scheme which starts May 1, and ends on June 11, 2023. In the statement released to the public on Wednesday, the body said: “IDPIL invites applications from students from Ikorodu Division (indigenes and residents) for its…

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Mariam Akinloye History was recorded today as the only functional public library in the entire Ikorodu Division, the Alogba Library, attained full e- facility status. This is coming after years of attempts and plans. The e- facility, which will enables the Library to serve its users better, is being sponsored by Dr Benjamen Eniayewun, the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Health Service Commission. With the development, users can now access thousands of e – textbooks, educational videos and instruction materials on the library computers or on their own laptops, once connected.…

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Kunle Adelabu It was a big opportunity for about hundred young students in Ikorodu to learn about how to choose their career path, especially for the coming JAMB examinations, as they were educated on the importance of course combinations for the examination and charged to prepare well to attain good grades for admission into higher institutions. The occasion was at One – Day Workshop on Education Career, organized by the Council of Ikorodu Division Indigenous Teachers (CDIT) in Ikorodu Division Human Resources Development Board (IDHRDB) and Ikorodu Oga Development Association…

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Kunle Adelabu -Commences CBT Several years after its establishment by the Ikorodu Division Resource Development Group (IDRDG), the Alogba Library at the Ikorodu Ultra – Modern Town Hall, Olubi/Owolowo Street, Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, is set to be upgraded to an e – library facility. The library is the only functional public library in the entire Ikorodu Division as at today. The Chairman of Alogba Library Committee, and former Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Prince Rotimi Ogunleye, revealed the development to THE IMPACT on Saturday. He…

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Kunle Adelabu As part of the Kith and Kin Nursery and Primary Schools’ efforts in improving their pupils’ skills and making them responsible individuals, the schools have introduced what they termed, ‘Group Project’. The initiative, which was introduced as part of the second term assessment, was designed to promote collaboration and teamwork amongst the students. The exercise involves pupils of Kith and Kin Nursery School and Basic six classes. While Basic 6 pupils collectively embarked on designing Human heart; Basic 5 and 4 pupils engaged the designing of the project…

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Kunle Adelabu The Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos, has announced the appointment of Dr. Abdul-Azeez Anjorin, of the Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science as the Acting Head, Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science of the prestigious institution. Dr Anjorin, who is from Imota in Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, will serve for two years. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji – Bello, mni, approved his appointment alongside that of Dr. Omolade Sanni, of the Department of Broadcasting, Faculty of Communication and Media…

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Kunle Adelabu The former Minister for Works, Sen. (Otunba) Dr. Adeseye Ogunlewe, has warned of a serious consequence if the country’s Universities are unable to admit a larger percentage of qualified students every year. Ogunlewe, who was a former Pro – Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture (FUNAAB), Abeokuta, also charged that Nigeria must take advantage of its population and land, if the country wants to be socially and economically developed. The former Minister spoke at the second edition of Oba Adewamiri Ayokulehin Olaide Memorial & Prince Kayode Olaide Annual Scholarship…

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