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Donating My Property For PHC Is Part Of My Service To The Community – Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Basorun

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Kunle Adelabu & Bolu Oresajo (SIWES Student) -As FG moves to begin construction The Federal Government through the Office of the Special Assistant to President Tinubu on Sustainable Development Goals has moved into the donated property of Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Basorun, a chieftain of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), in Igbogbo, to begin the construction of a Primary Health Centre (PHC). The property which used to host Romo Nigeria Limited, a private business of the elder statesman, producing polythene bags stopped operation four years ago due to importation of the items…

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HiTech Resumes Drainage Construction On Igbogbo – Bola Ahmed Tinubu Road

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Wale Jagun with Kudirat Omotoyosi (SIWES Student) -As residents continue to lament over the neglect of Afa, Igbe Laara Axis HiTech Construction Company has resumed the construction of drainage system on the Igbogbo – Bola Tinubu – Igbe Laara Road, about four weeks after the construction company returned to the site. Evacuation of the ground for the continuation of the construction of the drainage system which stopped at the Basorun Junction behind UAMC Eleja Primary School in Igbogbo, over a year ago was commenced on Wednesday (30th November) as promised…

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KÓLÙJÓ Team Extends 84 Sagely Cheers To Prince Abiodun Ogunleye on his Birthday

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Kunle Adelabu The KÓLÙJÓ team of Comrade Japheth Abolade Odesanya, the Chairmanship aspirant for Ikorodu Local Government, has congratulated the former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Prince Abiodun Ogunleye on his 84th birthday anniversary. Prince Ogunleye, who is a chieftain of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), added another year today. In a congratulatory statement by the political team the celebrant was described as an embodiment of valour and a sage. “Today, we celebrate not just a father, but an excellent embodiment of valour. Prince ABIODUN OGUNLEYE, a sage, epitome of…

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Birthday: Ikorodu Federal Lawmaker Celebrates GAC Chieftain, Prince Abiodun Ogunleye

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Kunle Adelabu Rep. Babajimi Benson, the representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, has felicitated the former Deputy Governor, Lagos State, Prince Abiodun Ogunleye on his birthday today. In a statement by Rep. Benson who is the Chairman House Committee on Defense, he said he is honoured to identify with the elder statesman who has played important roles in the development the ruling APC, Ikorodu Division, Lagos and the country at large. “I am honored to celebrate the 84th birthday of my father, esteemed leader, a distinguished statesman and former Deputy Governor…

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Senator Abiru Sends Heartfelt Birthday Greetings To Former Deputy Gov., Prince Abiodun Ogunleye

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Kunle Adelabu Senator Mikhail Abiru, the Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District has extended heartfelt birthday greetings to the former Deputy Governor, Lagos State, Prince Abiodun Ogunleye. In a statement signed by the Senator and his wife, Mrs Feyisola Abiru, said that the celebrant has been providing good leadership in Ikorodu, and Lagos State in general. “On behalf of my family and the entire Lagos East Senatorial District, we are delighted to extend warmest congratulations to our esteemed leader, the former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency, Prince Abiodun…

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Fadugba Ogunlewe Royal Family Commissions Ultra – Modern Hostels At Civil Service Model College November 2nd

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Kunle Adelabu Four months after laying the foundation of 200 hostel bed infrastructure at the Lagos State Civil Service Model College, Igbogbo, the Fadugba Ogunlewe Royal Family is set to commission the facilities. The two ultra – modern hostels for male and female students were commissioned and will be donated in honour of two patriarchs of the family – Oba Festus Molaja Ogunlewe, late Adeboruwa of Igbogbo and his brother, Prince Amos Olugbosi Ogunlewe, to honour their contributions to education in Igbogbo. The facilities which are equipped with modern amenities…

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Senator Abiru Table Tennis Championship Kicks -Off Thursday

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Kunle Adelabu -N4 million prize money for grab  The Senator Abiru Mixed Team Table Tennis Championships, sponsored by the SAIL Empowerment Foundation, is kicking – off tomorrow, Thursday 31, October, 2024, at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere Lagos. SAIL Empowerment Foundation is an endowment of Senator Mikhail Adetokunbo Abiru, and his wife, Mrs Feyisola Abiru. The tournament is Africa’s first Mixed Team Table Tennis Championships. It is organised under the auspices of the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF).  Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday in Lagos, the co-founder of…

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Rep. Benson Sponsors Bill To Create Ranches, Farms For Nigerian Army

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Wale Jagun In his quest to assist the Nigerian government in addressing food challenges, the representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency and Chairman House Committee on Defense, Rep. Babajimi Benson, has sponsored a bill to establish Armed Forces Ranches and Farms. The three – term lawmaker, calling on his colleagues to support the bill that would strengthen the country’s defense and economic stability. Rep. Benson stated this on his social media handles on Tuesday. “Today, I am proud to sponsor the Armed Forces Ranches and Farms Scheme Bill on the floor…

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Ikorodu LG Chairmanship: Awesu Plans To Explore Ikorodu Waterbody To Promote Tourism

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Kunle Adelabu A Chairmanship aspirant, Qs. Adekunle Abdulazeez Awesu, has assured residents of Ikorodu Local Government that the waterbody surrounding the council would be maximally explored for its tourism promotion and development. Awesu, who also said that his administration, if voted in the coming local government elections, would also focus on the promotion of culture and tradition of Ikorodu, commended the Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS) for the sustenance of tourism promotion and development in the lkorodu. He spoke during the walk for fitness exercise last weekend organized by…

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Senate Majority Leader Emphasises Importance Of Autonomy To LG Administration

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Kunle Adelabu -Dignitaries laud Japheth at 50 The Majority Leader of the Senate, Sen. (Dr.) Micheal Opeyemi Bamidele, CON, has emphasised the importance of granting of total administrative and financial autonomy to the local government administration in the country. He stated that achieving this requires collective advocacy and constitutional review to good governance and improved service delivery at the grassroots level. Sen. Bamidele who was the guest speaker spoke at the birthday lecture in commemoration of Comrade Japheth Odesanya’s 50th birthday held at the Ikorodu Town Hall, Ikorodu, at the…

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