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Why Most Students Don’t Graduate From Vocational Centres – Director, Agency for Mass Literacy

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Kunle Adelabu -Calls for enrolment at Etunrenren Centre The Director, Agency for Mass Education under which the vocational training centres and adult education in Lagos State are domicile, Mrs Oluwakemi Kalesanwo, has explained why most trainees at various vocational centres don’t graduate. She explained that financial challenges of many of the trainees prevented them from partaking in the practical sessions of their various courses, adding that these practical sessions are important aspects for the completion of their programmes. Kalesanwo made the revelation at the presentation of sewing machines by the…

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Rep. Benson Kicks Off Construction Of 150 – Capacity ICT Hub

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Kunle Adelabu Ikorodu is gradually turning into a major hub for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) with different innovative platforms being established. The latest being the fourth center facilitated by Rep. Babajimi Benson, the representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. Benson, who is the Chairman, House Committee on Defense, had previously facilitated three ICT centres – an ICT centere at Oga/Methodist Primary Schools, Ikorodu, a Digital Economy Training Centre at  the Methodist Primary School, Igbogbo, Igbogbogbo/Bayeku LCDA and a Digital Economy and E – learning…

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Ikorodu Division Women Of Substance Support Etunrenren Vocational Centre With Sewing Machines

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Kunle Adelabu -Gesture would go a long way in assisting existing, prospective traineesKunle The Women of Substance Association, Ikorodu Division, on Monday, April 22, 2024, supported the acquisition of skills in the Division, with the donation of sewing machines to the Etunrenren Vocational Centre, Ikorodu, as part of its set objectives aimed at assisting the development of youths in Ikorodu Division. The brief handover ceremony, which was attended by the Director, Mass Literacy Agency, Mrs Oluwakemi Kalesanwo, other directors and staff, took place at the center, with some trainees of…

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IKODASS Commends Tunde Onakoya Over Guinness Record Feat, Care For African Children

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Kunle Adelabu The Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS), a socio – cultural and developmental body which serves as the umbrella body for all clubs and associations in Ikorodu Kingdom, has joined the rest of the world in honouring the pride son of Ikorodu, Chess Master Tunde Onakoya, on his Guinness World Record feat. IKODASS is not only congratulating Onakoya for the feat attained by breaking the world record playing for about 60 hours at the Times Square in New York, but also for using the platform to call attention…

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Guinness World Record: Ayangbure Congratulates Proud Son Of Ikorodu, Chess Master Tunde Onakoya

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Kunle Adelabu -To host the world champion, bestow honour on him The newest Guinness Book of World Record inductee and Chess Master, Tunde Onakoya, has received a royal congratulation from the highly revered royal father of his home town, the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, His Royal Majesty, (Oba) Engr. Kabir Adewale Shotobi, the Adegorushen V, on his longest hour of playing Chess feat. Chess Master Onakoya achieved the feat at the Times Square, New York, United States of America (USA), where he broke the world record for the Longest Chess Marathon…

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Senator Tokunbo Abiru Hails Ikorodu-Born Chess Master, Tunde Onakoya’s Feat

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Mariam Akinloye The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, has commended the 29 years old Ikorodu-born Chess Master and Coach, Tunde Onakoya for setting a global record in Chess game. Onakoya broke the world record for the longest chess marathon after playing unbeaten for about 60 hours in New York City’s Times Square to raise money for underprivileged children. The lawmaker in his congratulatory message, saluted the courage and determination of young Onakoya despite the adversities he faced while growing up in Ikorodu. Senator Abiru…

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24 Teams Set For 2024 Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA Chairman’s Cup

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Kunle Adelabu A total of 24 teams are set to participate in this year’s Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) Chairman’s Cup, designed to engage the youths, discover talents and bring about unity and peace in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria. The tournament slated for United African Methodist Church (Eleja), Igbogbo will kick off May 1st, 2024 The draw for the tournament, which was held at the Council’s Marriage Registry Hall on Saturday, April 20, 2024, was attended by the Council Chairman,…

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Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA CDC Chairman, Pastor Adelakun Launches Foundation With Medical Outreach

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Kunle Adelabu-Provides free medical tests for 300 residents The Chairman of Central Development Committee (CDC), Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Pastor Abayomi Adelakun, has launched his foundation – Abayomi Adelakun Footprints, with a comprehensive medical outreach. The outreach, which provided free tests, eye-glasses and drugs for 300 residents of Ibeshe, took place at the Ibeshe Community Hall, Ibeshe, Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA, on Saturday, April 20, 2024, with the CDC and CDA chieftains in attendance to give their support. His Royal Majesty, Oba Richard Ogunsanya, the Olubeshe of Ibeshe, who was…

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Tunde Onakoya Stays True To His Belief To Emerge World Hero – Ikorodu Heroes

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Kunle Adelabu The I – Heroes (Ikorodu Heroes), a social and developmental organization made up of young Ikorodu professionals, has commended the Chess Master, Tunde Onakoya, on his new world chess marathon record. The Ikorodu – born Onakoya’s initial target was 58 hours but went ahead to break that record by playing beyond the 60-hours mark to beat his own record and set a new Guinness World Record. Onakoya teamed up with US chess master, Shawn Martinez in Times Square, New York, to set a new world record and raise…

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Sanwo – Olu Celebrates Chess Master, Tunde Onakoya On New Guinness World Records

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Our Reporter Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated Nigerian Chess master, Tunde Onakoya, for setting a new Guinness World Record for the longest marathon chess. Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, said Onakoya’s remarkable story showed that with determination, dreams can indeed soar to monumental heights. Governor Sanwo-Olu, while commending Tunde Onakoya for beating World Guinness records, said the journey of the Chess master from Lagos, Nigeria, to global recognition embodies the spirit of Lagos as a…

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