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Mariam Akinloye The council boss of Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo – Alogba, has congratulated her leader, Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Basorun on his 87th birthday anniversary. In a statement commemorating the elder statesman’s birthday today, Hon. Gbadebo – Alogba referred to the celebrant as an excellent political leader, who exhibits integrity and honour at all times. “On behalf of the good people of Ijede LCDA, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to my father, leader, and mentor, Asiwaju Reuben Olorunfunmi Basorun, on the joyous occasion of his 87th…

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 Jare Olukotun A member of the Lagos State House of Assembly representing Ikorodu Constituency II, Hon. (Dr.) Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), has joined others in celebrating a distinguished statesman, His Eminence, Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Basorun, on his birthday. Asiwaju Basorun, a chieftain of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) and former Secretary to the Lagos State Government, clocked 87 today. In a statement by the lawmaker, he described the old Awoist as embodiment of integrity, pillar and courage. “Happy Birthday to our Father, Mentor, and Leader of Leaders — His Eminence, Asiwaju…

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Wale Jagun Members of the Achievers’ Crew, have extended their felicitations to the elder statesman and distinguished leader, Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Basorun, on his birthday today. Achievers’ Crew, which is a social, developmental, political and community -based organization, in a statement congratulating Baba Aladura Asiwaju Basorun, lauded his inspiration and impacts on the youths and community in general. “From all members of Achievers Crew, we extend our warmest congratulations and heartfelt wishes to a distinguished father, mentor, and icon of purposeful leadership, His Eminence Asiwaju Reuben Olorunfunmi Basorun. “Your life continues…

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Wale Jagun Dr Nurudeen Yekinni Agbaje, the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Rural Development, has stated that the 7.3 – metre – wide Ladejobi – Ita Ajele Road in Ikorodu Local Government flagged – off by the Lagos State Government recently, will be completed in 6 months. The 360 – metre road project approved for construction by the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, through the Office of Rural Development, is aimed at boosting connectivity and stimulating economic growth within the community. According to Dr Agbaje…

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Kunle Adelabu Igbogbo – born researcher with Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom, Dr. Nurudeen Oshinlaja, has honoured the highly revered spiritual and political leader, Asiwaju Olounfunmi Basorun, as a quintessential and cherubic figure whose path must be cleared when he appears on a horse. Dr. Oshinlaja, who has kept constant touch with his people and community despite pursing his academic career abroad, celebrated the elder statesman on his 87th birthday today in a statement he sent to THE IMPACT. “When an equestrian approaches on his or her horse, people clear…

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Kunle Adelabu The representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, has acknowledged the strength in faith, character and dedication of the elder statesman, His Eminence, Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Basorun, on his birthday today. In a statement commemorating 87th birthday of Baba Aladura Basorun, the three term lawmaker, who is the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Defense, said that the political, community and spiritual leader has over the time display rare and uncommon characters that make him an outstanding figure. “Today, on this special day, I join family, friends, and…

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Wale Jagun As the highly revered Revered Leader, Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Basorun, the Baba Aladura and chieftain of the Lagos State Governance Advisory Council (GAC), marks his 87 years birthday anniversary on the surface of the earth, one of his political sons, Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), the Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), has penned powerful tributes in his honour. Aroyewun described the old political strategist of Awolowo era whom he said has been using his wealth of experiences, wisdom and grace to raise a new generation of…

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Kulne Adelabu The Chairman, Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele (BSA), today, joined numerous others in celebrating an exceptional leader and Baba Aladura, His Eminence Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Basorun, on the occasion of his 87th birthday anniversary. The elder statesman, Asiwaju Basorun, celebrates his birthday every October 15. Hon. Benson, in a statement commemorating the political figure’s birthday, described him as an exceptional and selfless leader who has impacted greatly. “I extend my heartfelt wishes to my father, a visionary leader, mentor, an elder statesman, and member…

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Kunle Adelabu In commemoration of the 2025 World Food Day (WFD) which coincided with its 9th anniversary, the iCare Foodbank, an initiative of Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, the representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, has launched a drive to feed 1000 households in Ikorodu. To achieve this, the foodbank has called on members of the public to nominate someone or themselves for the food packs which distribution comes up on Saturday, October 18, 2025.The initiative targets vulnerable families, the elderly, widows, and the physically challenged across Ikorodu Federal Constituency. Since the…

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