Category: Legislative Report

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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Kunle Adelabu -As roads, PHC, jetty, education, empowerment top requests -Empowers constituents with over N20 million Representatives of different groups in Ikorodu Constituency II, were fully represented at the 10th Constituency Stakeholders’ Meeting organized by the Lagos State House of Assembly, which has become part of the government’s needs assessment in the state. At the meeting hosted by the representative of the constituency, Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), traditional rulers, political leaders and constituents openly acknowledged the quality and responsive representation of the lawmaker in two years, which has been…

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Jare Olukotun The Ikorodu Federal Constituency representative, Rep. Babajimi Benson, has addressed the pressing needs of Ipakan Community in Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), which is the lack of a transformer to ensure effective power supply.Hon. Basirat Kehinde, Councillor representing Ward A, facilitated the transformer for her ward. The intervention which the Ijede council boss, Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo – Alogba, described as a laudable act by a remarkable leader was delivered on Friday. “I extend my heartfelt appreciation to my leader and Oga, Hon. Babajimi Benson, Lawmaker representing Ikorodu…

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