Category: Legislative Report

Mariam Akinloye It was an unexpected opportunity for five graduates in Ikorodu Federal Constituency at the weekend when Rep, Babajimi Benson surprisingly announced job opportunities at the 9th anniversary of the iCare Foodbank, the working arm through which he distributes monthly ‘Apo -Anu” to constituents in Ikorodu. Rep. Benson had announced to elder constituents that he would be providing five employment opportunities and asked them to nominate their children who are graduates. Fortunately, graduates who are job seekers were also at the distribution of iCare food packs at the Rep.…

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-He is a blessing, pride of Ikorodu Division – Aroyewun Wale Jagun & Mariam Akinloye The representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Rep. Babajimi Benson on Friday inspected some of the ongoing projects that he facilitated from the Federal Government in Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) and Ikorodu Local Government, to know their state and readiness. The projects among many others ongoing across the six council areas in Ikorodu Federal Constituency are sustainable efforts by the federal lawmaker to bring renewal of infrastructure in his…

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Olaleye Taiwo -Council chairman, leaders, others laud lawmaker’s representation In commemoration of the 45th anniversary of Luwasa Secondary School, Ijede, Hon. (Dr.) Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), member of the Lagos State House of Assembly representing Ikorodu Constituency II, has flagged off the construction of a block of 18-classrooms at the school. He performed the foundation laying ceremony at the school premises on Friday, with the Executive Chairman, Ijede LCDA Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo – Alogba, former two terms Chairman, Ijede LCDA and two terms representative, Ikorodu Constituency II, Hon. Saheed Adefarasi…

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Kunle Adelabu Again, Rep. Babajimi Benson, of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has assured his constituents of quality, purposeful and people – oriented representation. Rep. Benson who is the Chairman, House Committee on Defence, reiterated this Tuesday night after resumption of the House from a break. The third term lawmaker, in a statement, also assured Nigerians that the 10th House of Representatives is committed to making legislation in their best interest. “Today, the House of Representatives resumed plenary after recess. The break offered me a valuable…

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Jare Olukotun Hon. (Dr.) Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), the representative of Ikorodu Constituency II, Lagos State House of Assembly, on Sunday, fully identified with the teachers in his constituency on the occasion of the 2025 World Teachers’ Day, treating them specially. The lawmaker hosted teachers across the three Local Council Development Area of Ikorodu Constituency II – Igbogbo/Baiyeku, Ijede and Imota, at the AMA Hotel & Suites, Abule Eko, Ijede on Sunday. According to the Media Director/Personal Assistant to the lawmaker, Razaq Kabiru Babatunde, the atmosphere at the hosting was…

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Kunle Adelabu The representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, has reassured of the readiness of the administration of President Bola Tinubu, to invest in education, empower teachers and create a conducive atmosphere for learning. Rep. Benson, the Chairman, House Committee on Defense who has facilitated numerous projects to uplift education in Ikorodu, reiterated the FG’s commitment on Sunday, in a statement commemorating the 2025 World Teachers’ Day. The annual celebration this year is themed, ‘Recasting Teaching as a Collaborative Profession’. “Today, we celebrate the men and women (our…

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye -As Rep. Benson flags – off road, apologises to residents The representative of Ikorodu Constituency II, Rep.Babajimi Benson, has assured residents of Agbede and Ita – Oluwo communities and other users of the 7.5km Agbede/Ita – Oluwo Road, that the road would be completed and delivered in six months. To achieve this, the federal lawmaker said that two contractors have been engaged to handle the construction – while one will start the construction at the Agbede end of the road, the other will do the…

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Kunle Adelabu The representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, has stated that his sponsored bill on the Abolition of Capital Punishment for Pregnant Women is not just about reforming punitive measures, rather, it is one that affirms our collective humanity. Rep. Benson who is the Lagos State representative on House of Representatives Committee on Constitutional Amendment, also emphasises the bill recognises the sanctity of life. He spoke about the bill’s provision on his social media handles. The bill which drew deep and thoughtful engagement from stakeholders at the…

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Kunle Adelabu -Says Afa bridge pre – cast is ongoing at HiTech yard The representative of Ikorodu Constituency II, Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), has, again, confirmed that funds have been released by the Lagos Sate Government, for the completion of the Igbogbo/Bola Tinubu/Igbe Laara road project. He said that the initial contract sum that caused the delay has been reviewed accordingly and 70% part payment made to the contractor, with the completion date put at 18 months from April this year. Hon Aro revealed this following recent protests by…

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Wale Jagun, Mariam Akinloye & Taiwo Kudirat Another milestone was achieved in the attempts to improve digital and ICT knowledge of students and youths in Ikorodu Federal Constituency with the commissioning of an ICT centre by Rep. Babajimi Benson, the representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency. The centre was facilitated facilitated by the federal lawmaker who is the Chairman, House of Representatives Defence Committee The centre marks the second large ICT facility he has facilitated in recent years with the first which was named after the former Deputy Governor of Lagos…

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