Category: Legislative Report

Wale Jagun The Senator representing the Lagos East, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, has embarked on multiple road projects across Ikorodu Division in his desire (and objective) to ease movement of residents and goods and bring economic development. In a statement by Enitan Olukotun, Media Aide to Senator Tokunbo Abiru, it was noted the road facilitated by the Senator are in addition to the ongoing 32-km critical Ikorodu-Itokin Road reconstruction, that connects various communities and towns under Lagos East Senatorial district, adding that the construction and rehabilitation of these critical…

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I Kunle Adelabu The representative of Ikorodu Constituency II, Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA) on Wednesday caused uproar when he publicly prostrated for the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo -Olu over the completion of the Igbogbo/Bola Ahmed Tinubu/Igbe and the Ijede Roads in Ikorodu Division. He did not get back on his feet until the governor assured him that his requests are granted and asked him to get up. The first term lawmaker, who has been delivering quality representation in the last two years, has been in the…

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Wale Jagun The Chairman, Senate Committee on Banking , Insurance and other Financial Institutions , Senator Adetokunbo Abiru (APC Lagos East ) , has been conferred with the Responsive Representation for Good Governance Award, by the Senate Press Corps . The Award as stated by the Chairman of the Corps, Mr Taiye Odewale , during presentation on Wednesday in Abuja , was in recognition of Senator Abiru’s quality membership in the Senate and responsive representation of people in Lagos East Senatorial District . “Senator Abiru’s legislative inputs in plenary and…

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Our Reporter The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, has saluted women’s resilience and contributions to nation building in commemoration of the 2025 International Women’s Day. Senator Abiru, using his lovely wife, Feyishola Abiru, as a point of reference while celebrating exploits of women globally, wrote: “Today, I celebrate all women across the globe for their resilience, strength, and unwavering contributions to society “I proudly honor my wife as a point of reference to appreciate and recognize the incredible impact of women everywhere. Your dedication,…

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Kunle Adelabu The representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, has joined hands in calling for accelerated actions in breaking down barriers confronting women and create opportunities for them. The three -term lawmaker, who gave the charge in a statement commemorating the 2025 International Women’s Day, also pledged his further commitments to the advancement and empowerment of women in Ikorodu. “Dear esteemed women of Ikorodu Federal Constituency and beyond. “Today, I join the global community as we celebrate the resilience, strength, and invaluable contributions of women across Nigeria and…

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Kunle Adelabu The representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, has described his re – election for the third term, two years ago and also the election of other 359 members of the House of Representatives as pivotal in the history of the country. Today makes it two years that the 360 members of the House were elected and re – elected as legislators of the 10th National Assembly. In a statement in commemoration of the anniversary, Rep. Benson said that he is still overwhelmed by the massive…

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Mariam Akinloye Monday the 23rd of February marked a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure and address flooding challenges in Ijede LCDA, as Rep. Babajimi Benson, the lawmaker representing Ikorodu Federal Constituency, flagged off the construction of a major drainage and channelisation project along Nurudeen Adeshola Street, Abule Eko Road in Ijede. The project is aimed at enhancing flood management, improve road durability, and provide lasting relief to residents of Ile-Omi and Abule-Eko communities. The 317-meter-long drainage system is expected to address the persistent flooding that has…

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Kunle Adelabu The Lagos State House of Assembly has denied that 27 of its members are planning to defect to the opposition Labour Party. The House in a statement today by Chairman, House Committee on Information, Strategy and Security, Hon. (Otunba) Stephen Olukayode Ogundipe, said the publication “ is entirely false, misleading, and a deliberate attempt to misinform the public.” Lagos Assembly has been embroiled in crisis since the removal of the former speaker, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, culminating in the ‘invasion’ of the Assembly Complex by DSS and Police on…

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Jare Olukotun In a remarkable acknowledgement of his unwavering dedication to the growth and development of Ikorodu Division, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, the distinguished Member of the Federal House of Representatives representing Ikorodu Federal Constituency and Chairman of the House Committee on Defence, has been named Ikorodu Man of the Year 2024 by Starlight Newspaper. Rep. Benson’s series of transformative initiatives in 2024 have significantly elevated the socio-economic landscape of Ikorodu. His legislative acumen is exemplified by the sponsorship of 58 bills, with five receiving presidential assent—bills that have had…

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Kunle Adelabu Rep. Babajimi Benson has announced that he has facilitated a stadium for Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area (LCDA), in Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria. He made the announcement at the weekend at the commissioning of Erikorodo – Odogunyan Road in Ikorodu North LCDA, while also assuring the constituents of Ikorodu of more projects. The sporting facility will be the third that the lawmaker has facilitated, two other sports centre at Ita – Elewa in Ikorodu and Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH). “We…

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