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Wale Jagun Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, extended the provision of amnesty to owners and developers of existing buildings without planning approvals till December 31st in the state. The deadline, initially set for the end of October, has been extended to give more property owners the opportunity to regularize their buildings without incurring statutory penalties. But, Sanwo-Olu, at a two-day Physical Planning Summit on Tuesday, organised by the government at Eko Hotels, Lagos, announced the extension. The summit was themed: ‘Rethinking Lagos: A New Vision for a Regional and…

Jare Olukotun In commemoration of World Mental Health Day 2024, Easygold Initiative for Mental Health Awareness organized an online symposium to engage the public as way of bringing attention to the issue. The symposium, which is the second edition, was themed: ‘It is Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace’, which took place virtually, was aimed at emphasizing the importance of mental health in the workplace and how both employers and employees can collaborate to improve mental well-being. The Convener, Mr. Temidayo Hassan, in his opening remarks, stressed the…

Wale Jagun Member of the Lagos State House of Assembly representing Ikorodu Constituency II, Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA) has felicitated leader of his party, Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Basorun, on his birthday. Hon. Aro in his statement in commemoration of Asiwaju Basorun ‘s birthday said that his leader has continued to inspire many generations. “Happy 86th Birthday to my esteemed leader. Baba mi, Asiwaju Olorunfumi Rouben Basorun! “As a distinguished member of the Lagos State Governance Advisory Council, your commitment to excellence and visionary leadership continue to inspire generations. Your wisdom…

Kunle Adelabu The KOLUJO Movement of Comrade Japheth Abolade Akeem Odesanya, a Chairmanship aspirant for Ikorodu Local Government, has also felicitated a sage and outstanding personality that he described as a father of all and a true Awoist, Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Basorun, on his birthday today. Asiwaju Basorun, a chieftain of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) and former Secretary to the Lagos State Government, clocked 86 years today. In his usual self, Comrade Odesanya, in his congratulatory message to the sage, penned  philosophical and literary lines. “Like fine wine, he ages…

Kunle Adelabu The representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, has felicitated an elder statesman and political leader, Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Basorun, on his birthday today. In a statement signed by the three term lawmaker, he said that Basorun, whom he referred to as a monumental figure, has shaped the course of history. He said that Basorun, a former Secretary to the Lagos State Government, is a mentor to many. “Happy Birthday, Baba Aladura Olorunfunmi Basorun. “Today, we celebrate a monumental figure, an octogenarian politician, statesman, and nationalist whose legacy…

Kunle Adelabu The Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Lagos State, Dr Muhydeen Adeola Jokomba, PhD., has joined numerous others in celebrating Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Basorun at 86. While congratulating the chieftain of the ruling APC and an old political war horse on his birthday, Dr. Jokomba said that he has spent his 86 years on earth in commitment to the progress and development of the community, council, state, nation and humanity at large. “Happy 86th birthday to a visionary leader and wisdom embodiment. “On this special day, l celebrate…

Kunle Adelabu The All Progressives Congress (APC), Ikorodu Division chapter, has congratulated Asiwaju Reuben Olorunfunmi Bashorun, on his 86th birthday celebration. Otunba Olasunkanmi Jimoh Tijani (TJ), Chairman, APC Ikorodu Division, in a statement on behalf of the party, wishes the chieftain of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), the highest decision – making of the APC, warmest celebration. “On behalf of all APC Ikorodu Division LGA chairmen and excos, ward chairmen and excos, leaders and teeming members, I extend warmest birthday wishes to our esteemed leader and GAC member, Asiwaju Reuben…

Kunle Adelabu Asiwaju Reuben Olorunfunmi Basorun has been described as a true democrat, remarkable individual with excellent records of public engagements and an outstanding elder statesman, by Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), a follower of the chieftain of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) and Chairmanship aspirant for the Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA). Aroyewun gave the description today, in a statement to commemorate the sage’s 86th birthday celebration. “On this special day, I celebrate not just the birthday, but also the remarkable, unblemished legacy of an outstanding father, a spirited…