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Kunle Adelabu It was another occasion to celebrate the founding fathers of the Ikorodu Division Resource Development Group (IDRDG) and other eminent personalities at the 22nd Memorial Lecture in honour of Prof. Anthony Adegbola, hosted by the group. The lecture at the annual event, which was held at the Ikorodu Town hall on Saturday, November 1st, was delivered by Prof. Adebukunola Adebule – Ositelu, former Chairman, Lagos State Traditional Medicine Board, with the theme, ‘Alternative Medicine: Perspective, Uses and Benefits’. Among the honourees were Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Basorun, a chieftain of…

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Wale Jagun The Ijede Development Foundation (IDF), a developmental platform that has been at the forefront of human capacity and educational development in Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), has emphasised the importance of digital learning and urged schools to take advantage of digital facility provided by the Foundation. Alhaji Fola Salu, Chairman, IDF, gave the charge at the 9th Ijede Development Foundation Quiz/Debate Competition & Annual Public Lecture organized by the IDF.He added that the group has intensified its computer advocacy in primary schools since last year, to build…

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Wale Jagun with Ayoola Oladipupo & Taiwo Olaleye (SIWES Students) -As 40 students get IDF bursary awards Residents of Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA) have been charged to jettison unproductive patterns of the past and adopt a new path to transformational future by adopting courage that confronts excuses and challenges of the past. Prof. Simeon Dosunmu of the Faculty of Education , Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos, who was the guest lecturer at the 9th Ijede Development Foundation (IDF) Quiz/Debate Competition & Annual Public Lecture, gave the charge at…

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Wale Jagun The Education Secretary, Local Government Education Authority (LGEA), Alhaji Taiwo Odumbo, has congratulated the Eweye of Isiu, His Royal Majesty, Oba David Raji, and the entire people of Isiu, on the occasion of the 2025 Isiu Day Celebration. The grand finale of the annual celebration which started a few days back, is holding today. In a statement by Alhaji Taiwo who is equally a Prince of Isiu kingdom, he said that the celebration signifies how the traditions of the people of Isiu had survived, and also the unity…

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Wale Jagun Hon. (Dr.) Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA) representative of Ikorodu Constituency II, Lagos State House of Assembly, has joined numerous others in celebrating the former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency, Prince Abiodun Ogunleye, on his 85th birthday today. Hon Aro in a statement commemorating the elder statesman’s birthday described him as a humble elder and a leader of leaders, who has served the state and humanity in general and made himself a shining light for others. “A great man is worth celebrating every day — but today,…

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Wale Jagun The Executive Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Motuntayo Gbadebo -Alogba has congratulated the former Deputy Governor of Lagos State and chieftain of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), Prince Abiodun Ogunleye, on his birthday. The elder statesman clocked 85 years today. A statement issued by the council boss on behalf of herself and the entire people of her council area said that the celebrant has contributed greatly to the development of the state. “On behalf of the good people of Ijede LCDA, I extend my heartfelt…

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Kunle Adelabu The representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, has described the former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Prince Abiodun Ogunleye as a pillar of statesmanship and service. Rep. Benson who is the Chairman, House Committee on Defence, paid the glowing tribute in a statement commemorating the 85th birthday anniversary of the elder statesman, today. He lauded his leadership and contributions to the development of the state. “Today, on behalf of my family and the good people of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, I salute and celebrate you, Prince Abiodun…

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Wale Jagun The Senator representing the Lagos East Senatorial District, Sen. Tokunbo Abiru, FCA, has felicitated His Excellency, Prince Abiodun Ogunleye, former Deputy Governor of Lagos State on his 85th birthday. Prince Ogunleye, a chieftain of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) celebrates his birthday every November 1st. The federal lawmaker and his wife, Mrs Feyisola Abiru, in a statement, commended the elder statesman’s exceptional leadership and commitment to good governance. “On behalf of the good people of Lagos East Senatorial District, we extend heartfelt congratulations to our revered apex leader,…

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Kunle Adelabu The Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun, has congratulated the former Deputy Governor, Lagos State, Sir (Prince) Abiodun Ogunleye on his 85th birthday anniversary. Prince Ogunleye, a statesman is also a former commissioner and state party chairman. He celebrates his 85th anniversary today. In a statement by the council boss, Omo’ba Aroyewun described the former Deputy Governor as a man of integrity, dedication and service. “On this landmark occasion of your birthday, I extend my heartfelt felicitations to a distinguished statesman, a…

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