Category: Legislative Report

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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Kunle Adelabu The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu, has been called upon to withdraw letters of appointment issued to political appointees without the legislative confirmation. The House presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, issued the directive at the Tuesday’s plenary session. This follows a motion titled, “Need for Government Appointees to appear before the House for Confirmation”. In a statement on the House Facebook handle, it warned against the growing practice of political appointees assuming office without the constitutionally required confirmation of the…

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Wale Jagun -Says more projects set to begin across Lagos East The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, on Monday embarked on a tour of several newly completed roads facilitated through his office. The completed roads include: Ojokoro Road (Agric), Nurudeen Owolabi, Alogba (Lowa), Apena Jimbo, Jaladugbo, Ibu Owo, Agunfoye, Ojediran, and Andu/Oshikoya. The media aide to the Senator, Mr Enitan Olukotun, in a statement, said that the tour was a moment of joy and gratitude as residents, community leaders, motorists and other road users…

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Our Reporter The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, has called on eligible residents of the district, who are yet to obtain Permanent Voter Cards (PVC), to take full advantage of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise being conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Senator Abiru, in a statement by his media aide, Enitan Olukotun, stressed that registering to vote is not only a civic responsibility but also the most effective way for citizens to have a voice in shaping the future…

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