EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: I Really Feel Proud And Elated Of My Master’s Distinction Attainment, Especially As A Female – Olutosin Taiwo, Ikorodu-Born Lady Who Has 5.00 GCPA In Her Master’s Programme

Olutosin Taiwo, is one of the pride of Ikorodu Division, at the just concluded 26th Convocation ceremony of the Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, which commemorated the 40 years existence of the institution. She bagged a Master’s degree in Chemistry with 5.00 CGPA, a feat that has been described by many as laudable and commendable. This is the second interview by THE IMPACT newspaper, with distinction graduates from Ikorodu, that studied for their Master’s programmes in LASU, while the interviews are also parts of our coverage of the laudable academic…

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: I Thought Of Myself As An Average Student And Never Thought That I Can Make First Class – Halima Sulaimon

Miss Halima Sulaimon of the Micro-Biology Department, Faculty of Science, is one of the pride of Igbogbo Kingdom in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area LCDA) in Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria. The young lady was celebrated by the ancient kingdom, especially the Igbogbo Youth Coalition (IYC), as a good ambassador, after she achieved excellent academic feat at the 26th Convocation of the Lagos State University (LASU), where she graduated with 4.68 CGPA. Halima is a daughter of a notable philanthropist and the Alakoso Adinni of Igbogbo Central Mosque,…

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Prof. Shitta – Bey Donates 12 Computer Tablets To Best Students In Oriwu Colleges

Kunle Adelabu As part of his educational development activities, Prof. Olanrewaju Shitta – Bey, PhD., a professor of Humanity, University of Maryland, Global Campus, United States of America (USA), has donated 12 Computer Tablets to students of Oriwu Senior and Junior Model Colleges, Ikorodu. The education gadgets were presented to the principal of his former schools, Mr Akeem Bello, on Friday June 30, 2023. According to the university don, the tablets are donated in memory of his late mother, Alhaja Shakirat Enifeni. “The donation is done in memorial of my…

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: I Gained Admission Into LASU At 16 Years OId And Never Thought That First Class Is Possible – Oluwa Rodiyah

Miss Oluwa Rodiyah Onaopemipo, of the Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Science, Lagos State University (LASU),Ojo, is one of the pride of Ikorodu, at the recently held 26th matriculation ceremony of the State-owned University. She graduated with 4.65 CGPA. Rodiyah, who is currently studying at the Senator Abiru Innovation Lab (SAIL), is a grand-daughter of the former Secretary to Ikorodu Local Government (1991 – 1993) and representative if Ikorodu Division at the 1994/95 Constitutional Conference in Abuja, Alhaji Rafiu Ayinde Babatunde Salami (Bab Sallam). In this interview series with…

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: My Master’s Programme Distinction Feat Gives Me A Feeling Of Immense Satisfaction And Accomplishment – Adeseye Elesho

Adeseye Omololu Elesho is one of the pride of Ikorodu Division, at the just concluded 26th Convocation ceremony at the Lagos State University, Ojo, which commemorated the 40 years existence of the institution. The young Ikorodu son bagged Master’s in Chemistry with 4.55 CGPA, a feat described as laudable and commendable. The young Adeseye is a website development expert and son of Sir (Otunba) Ayodele Elesho, the Agbaakin of Ikorodu Kingdom and former Commissioner for Information in Lagos State. This is the second interview interaction by Kunle Adelabu, the Publisher/Reporter…

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: I Never Felt That Attaining First Class Was Impossible Throughout My Journey At LASU – Rufai Dolamu, Best Graduating Student from Ikorodu Division

Miss Rufai Azeezat Dolamu, an Ijede indigene who emerged as the best graduating student from Ikorodu Division, at the 26th Convocation of the Lagos State University, Ojo, has been celebrated by residents and groups in the division. She graduated from the Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, with 4.72 CGPA to emerge as the best in the Division. Dolamu, who is the President of Ijede Students’ Union (ISU), has been engaging in community development activities through students’ unionism. This direct interaction conducted by Kunle Adelabu, Publisher/Reporter – in – Chief,…

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INTERVIEW: Oriwu Club Has Surpassed Founding Fathers’ Dream – Prince Bode Ogunleye

Prince Olabode Sunday Ogunleye is a Chartered Accountant and Philanthropist extraordinare. He is also a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. Ogunleye, who is a Prince of Ikorodu Kingdom, is also a former Chairman, Governing Council of Lagos State Market Development Board (LSMDB), past President, Oriwu Club (No.1 member), past Chairman, Ikorodu Resource Development Group (IDRDG) and the first Chairman, Ikorodu Town Hall Management Committee. He is a chieftain and the Baba Asato of The African Bethel Cathedral Church, Ikorodu. He has served in many…

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Ikorodu Civil Service Club, Other Annexes Are The Safest Relaxation Environment To Enjoy, Do Business – Ogunsanya, Chairman, Ikorodu Annex

Lion Temitayo Ogunsanya, is the Chairman Lagos State Public Service Club, Ikorodu annex. He took over the leadership of the club on August 26th 2022, after a successful election. He is currently running the affairs of the facility with five other executive members – the General Secretary, Financial Secretary, Sport Secretary and the Social Secretary. He joined the club over ten years ago, and since then, he had served as the Financial Secretary of the Fitness Section in 2017, for about four years. He later became the Financial Secretary of…

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We Are Improving Oriwu Club Standard To Make It Compete Favourably With Any Other Club In The World – Otunba Oduborisha, President

Otunba Amid Adekunle Oduborisa is the current President of the prestigious Oriwu Club, Ikorodu. He is an environmental consultant. He worked with Chevron for 27 years before retiring meritoriously. He is the Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer, WordsWorth Environ Limited (an Environmental Consulting Company) located at 1A, Ogunsiji Close, via Afolabi Aina Street, off Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos. He is also the General Manager of DV Howells Nigeria Limited; a subsidiary of BraemarHowells, U.K., for WACAF Countries. Before establishing WordsWorth Environ Limited, he worked with Chevron Nigeria Limited for 27…

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People Expressed Protest Votes Against The Ruling Party At Last Presidential, National Assembly Elections – AAC Chairman

Comrade Michael Olasoji, the Chairman, Africa Action Congress (AAC), Ikorodu Local Government, was the party agent for his party’s Presidential candidate and the popular civil rights activist/pro – democracy campaigner, Comrade Omoyele Sowore, at the last February 25th Presidential and National Assembly elections, in lkorodu. He spoke with Publisher/Reporter-in-Chief, THE IMPACT newspaper, Kunle Adelabu, after the election, stating that the election was a protest votes against the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC). THE IMPACT: What is your view about last Saturday’s election? AAC Chairman: Last Saturday’s election was…

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