Legislative Report Archives

Hon. Benson Renews Mandate With Constituents

January 4, 2020January 4, 2020 Impact Newspaper

Jare Olukotun The Representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Hon. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, has assured his constituents that he will be rededicating himself to serving them better in the New Year. In a release signed by the second term lawmaker titled, ‘Vision 2020: Wishes To Realities’, he also urged residents to always see the bigger picture rather than thinking about immediate obstacles, challenges and setbacks. His message read thus: “Every year comes with lots of expectations, desires, and wishes which require personal sacrifices, perseverance and…

Lagos Assembly Passes 2020 Budget

December 31, 2019December 31, 2019 Impact Newspaper

The Lagos State House of Assembly has passed the state’s 2020 Appropriation Bill of N1.168 trillion. The budget passage followed the presentation of a report by the joint committee of the House on Appropriation and Finance on by the Chairman of the House Committee on Budget and Economic Planning, Gbolahan Yishawu. The budget was passed on Monday through a voice vote supervised by the Speaker of the House, Mudashiru Obasa. The lawmakers had earlier approved the 78 amendments in the appropriation bill recommended by the joint committees of the House.…

Ikorodu Representative Trains, Empowers 100 Youths

December 29, 2019December 29, 2019 Impact Newspaper

Kunle Adelabu About 100 unemployed and emerging entrepreneurial youths across the six Local Government and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Ikorodu Division have been trained and empowered to be good entrepreneurs. The entrepreneurship training programme, which was organized by the National Commission for Refugees Migrants and Internally Displaced Person in conjunction with Royal Consult Limited, was facilitated by the member of the Federal House of Representatives representing the Ikorodu Federal Constituency and Chairman, House Committee on Defense, Hon. Babaimi Adegoke Benson. At the end of the 3-day training, which…

500 Ikorodu Constituents Get iCare’s Food Ration For December

December 16, 2019December 16, 2019 Impact Newspaper

Wale Jagun Hon. Babajimi Benson, the Chairman of the Defense Committee, House of Representatives and Ikorodu Federal Constituency representative, has wished Ikorodu constituents happy Christmas celebration with the distribution of his popular monthly ‘Apo-Anu’ (Bag of Mercy) to another 500 beneficiaries on Saturday, December 14,2019, in Ikorodu. The distribution took place at his Ikorodu Federal Constituency office situated along Ipakodo-Igbogbo road. Speaking at the brief ceremony, Hon. Benson stated: “You are all welcome to this month’s edition of our ‘Apo Anu’ distribution. As the Christmas is getting nearer, I wish…

Hon Benson Fetes Constituents At End Of Year Get-Together Party, Gives Out 4 Cars

December 16, 2019December 16, 2019 Impact Newspaper

Kunle Adelabu In his usual character, Hon Babajimi Benson, the Representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, and his political machinery, iCare foundation, on Friday, November 14, 2019, feted his constituents as a way of thanking them for their support for his representation. At the well-attended event tagged, ‘End of Year Get-Together’, were political chieftains, military officers, community leaders, political office holders across Ikorodu division, social media influencers among others. The occasion, which was also used to solicit for continuous support and cooperation from the constituents,…

Southwest Lawmakers Plan Legislative Conference, Full Integration

December 1, 2019December 1, 2019 Impact Newspaper

Kunle Adelabu -Presented first edition of newsletter In its quest to integrate the legislatures in the Southwest States of the country for further development and improvement in its activities, the Southwest Legislative Reform Implementation Committee (SLRIC) has revealed that it is planning a Legislative Conference. This was part of the revelation made by the body during its first quarterly session after its inauguration for the 2019-2023 Session held at the R & A City Hotel, off Allen Avenue, Ikeja, on Friday, November 29, 2019. SLRIC, a committee consisting of the…

I Believe In Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat Govt To Take Lagos To Greater Height – Hon. Agunbiade

October 20, 2019October 20, 2019 Impact Newspaper

Kunle ADELABU The Majority Leader of the Lagos State House of Assembly and the representative of the Ikorodu Constituency I, Hon. SOB Agunbiade, has declared that he believe that the present governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Dr kadri Hamzat, are on the right path of taking Lagos State to greater height. The four-term lawmaker stated this in a release signed personally by him, a copy of which was sent to THE IMPACT yesterday. In the release, Hon. Agunbiade stated that he has presented the yearnings of his people…

Lagos Assembly Releases List Of Committees’ Chairmen

October 14, 2019October 14, 2019 Impact Newspaper

The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday announced the release of committees’ chairmen. Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa made the announcement at the plenary. Below is the full list of Committees and their Chairmen Selection Committee – Rt. Hon. Speaker Ethics/Protocol Privileges – Hon. Lateef Abiru House Services – Hon. Tijani Public Account State – Hon. Moshood Oshun Public Account Local – Hon. Fatai Mojeed Agriculture – Hon. Kehinde Joseph Economic Planning/Budget – Hon. Gbolahan Yishawu Education – Hon. Yinka Ogundimu Science & Technology – Hon.…

Hon. Benson, Ikorodu Residents Defy Heavy Rainfall To Share ‘Apo Anu’

October 13, 2019October 13, 2019 Impact Newspaper

Kunle ADELABU The lawmaker representing the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Hon. Babajimi Benson, and members of his group, iCare foundation, yesterday (Saturday) defied the heavy downpour in the early hours of the day to share the monthly food ratio tagged, ‘Apo-Anu’, to hundreds of residents in Ikorodu division. Also at the constituency office of the lawmaker to show support for the programme were Hon. Adeola Banjo, Chairman, Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area, Alhaji Rilwan Jinadu, former Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC), Ikorodu Local Government, Comrade Fakolade Oluwafemi, Chairman, Nigeria Union…

Lawmaker Representing Ikorodu Federal Constituency Calls For Employment Of More Teachers, Honour For Best Teacher In Nigeria

October 11, 2019October 12, 2019 Impact Newspaper

Kunle ADELABU -As House honoured 2019 Best Teacher, TG/PS Education District II, Principal Oriwu Senior Model College The lawmaker representing Ikorodu Federal Constituency at the Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Babajimi Benson , has called on the Federal Government to employ more teachers in the country while also enjoining the House of Representatives to always honour any teacher that emerge Best Teacher in the country. This was contained in a motion moved by the two-term lawmaker on Thursday, October 10, 2019, in commemoration of World Teachers Day. The motion is…