Category: Interview

I’m Supporting Governor Ambode Because Of His Lofty Dreams – Hon. Akinsola

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In an interview with selected media outfits in Ikorodu division, Hon. Adebimpe Akinsola, former acting Commissioner for Tourism, Arts & Culture, bore her mind on A+ Disciples, a group she formed to support the re-election bid as well as programmes and activities of the administration of Gov. Ambode, exit from Lagos State Cabinet, relationship with other members of Lagos State Executive Council and her contributions to tourism development in Lagos State and Ikorodu division in particular. She spoke with the journalists in Igbogbo in the presence of Honourable Titilayo Adegboyega,…

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When We Create Markets Within An Economy of A Community, We Are Tackling Poverty And Solving Many Problems – Oke Olaoluwa

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Mr Oke Godwin Olaoluwa is an Economist and a doctorate student in University of Lagos (UNILAG). He is a co-founder of Advocate for Community Economic Development, a body that partnered with the Ikorodu-Oga Development Association (IKODASS), to organise the first Ikorodu Economic Summit (IES). He spoke with the Publisher/Reporter-in-Chief of THE IMPACT Newspaper, Kunle ADELABU, at the media house office in Ikorodu on his model for economic development in the community, formation of his advocacy group, Ikorodu Economic Summit and areas of focus for the Ikorodu division economic development. Excerpts:…

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Nigerian Youth Should Be Given Opportunities In Governance – Owolabi

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Anifowoshe Owolabi, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), contested the last National Assembly primary for Ikorodu Federal Constituency, but lost. In this interview with AUGUSTINE ADAH, he spoke on the performance of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode in Lagos and the need to give more opportunities to the youth in the country. Excerpts: How did you feel when you aspired to represent Ikorodu Federal Constituency in the last election but could not make it through the primary? I felt fulfilled because to me, contesting an election is not a must-win. The…

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