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NAIDS 2024: Former Imota Students’ Union Leader, Comrade Ogunbowale Bodunrin Declares For NAIDS Presidency

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Kunle Adelabu -Unveils agenda for students Comr. Ogunbowale Olatayo Bodunrin, former President, Imota Students Union (ISU), has declared his intention to contest for the Office of the President, National Association of Ikorodu Students (NAIDS), the umbrella body of the entire students’ union bodies in Ikorodu Division. The Presidential aspirant for the NAIDS Election 2024, has held several positions within the students’ union movement and also served in various capacities. In the letter expressing his intention to vie for the exalted position, Comrade Ogunbowale also unveiled his Action Plans for the…

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Oriwu College 75th Founders’ Day Anniversary Holds Wednesday 29

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Kunle Adelabu The 75th Founders’ Day anniversary of the premier college in Ikorodu Division and one of the best secondary schools in Nigeria, Oriwu College, Ikorodu (now Oriwu Senior and Junior Model Colleges, Ikorodu), has been scheduled to hold on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. The aniversary of the foremost college takes place every May 29, being the day the school was founded. The 75th milestone celebration is themed: “Journey Through Time: 75 Years of Memories, Excellence”. The Founders’ Day ceremony, which is part of the week – long activities lined…

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KÓLÙJÓ Team Visits NUT Leadership, Lauds Union’s Contributions To Community, Nation

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Kunle Adelabu The KÓLÙJÓ Team, the campaign team of Comrade Japheth Odesanya, an aspirant for the lkorodu Local government Chairmanship seat, last week, continued its consultations and outreach to strategic individuals and groups, by visiting the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Ikorodu chapter, in recognition of the body’s contributions to Ikorodu Community, Lagos State and the country at large. Comrade Japheth Odesanya, who is the symbol of the team, alongside other members of his campaign team, were warmly received by the Chairman of the lkorodu NUT chapter and the number…

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Ikorodu West LCDA Boss Gets LG Service Commission’s Commendations

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Wale Jagun -As Youth Leaders declare support for Council Chair’s re – election The Lagos State Local Government Service Commission, under the Chairmanship of Alhaji Kamal Ayinde Bayewu, during the week, visited the Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division area of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, on a working visit. Alhaji Bayewu and his team were welcomed by the Council boss, Hon. Sulaimon Kazeem Olanrewaju (SKO), and members of his administration. In a statement by the Council Chairman’s Media Team, it stated that members of the commission…

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LAWMA Launches “Know Your PSP” Campaign For Effective Service Delivery  

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Our Reporter The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has launched the “Know Your PSP” campaign, an initiative aimed at improving communication and cooperation between residents and Private Sector Participation (PSP) operators, responsible for waste collection. Commenting on the initiative, the Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin said the campaign was aimed at improving waste management practices throughout the state, adding that the initiative would provide residents with detailed information about the specific PSP operators assigned to their areas, for contact and for reporting issues or requesting additional services. He…

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Kith & Kin Montessori School Celebrates 2024 Children’s Day

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Mariam Akinloye The Kith & Kin Montessori School, Ikorodu, on Friday, celebrated the 2024 Children’s Day, in a vibrant and engaging way. The day was filled with joy, laughter and series of activities that highlighted the talents and enthusiasm of our students. Children’s Day is celebrated on May 27th of every year. In his opening speech, the Head Teacher, Kith & Kin Montessori School, delivered a heartfelt opening speech, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity and how it aligns with the school’s values. The speech was brief yet impactful, setting a…

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Comfort Olafare, Passionate Advocate For Youth Development, Societal Progress Declares For NYCN State Deputy Chairmanship Position

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Wale Jagun The Constituency Officer, Senator Tokunbo Abiru and current General Secretary, Igbogbo Youth Coalition (IYC), Senator Comfort Olafare Adunni, has declared her intention to run for the Deputy Chairmanship position of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Lagos State Chapter. She declared her intention in a statement during the week in which she also stated her plan and vision for the Lagos youths as: ‘‘My vision for Lagos youths is one of inclusivity, progress, and empowerment’’. Her declaration is reproduced below: “As a passionate advocate for youth development…

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IKODASS Sets To Hold Second Olori Kudirat Shotobi Children’s Day Fiesta

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Jare Olukotun The second edition of the annual and massive Olori Kudirat Abosede Shotobi Children’s Day Fiesta will come up on Monday, May 27, 2024, at the Ikorodu Town Hall, Ikorodu. The Publicity Secretary, Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS), Prince Osikoya Oludare (Oba), revealed in a statement laden with Yoruba song which he signed on behalf of the Ayangbure opf Ikorodu, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Engr.) Kabir Adewale Shotobi, GCOI, and the IKODASS. He described the annual event, which started last year, as the greatest and largest Children’s Day…

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Kith & Kin Nursery, Primary Schools Celebrate 2024 World Turtle Day

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Jare Olukotun Pupils of the Kith & Kin Nursery & Primary Schools, Ikorodu, on Thursday, celebrated the world Turtle Day with the rest of the world by drawing images of the creature as the school embarked on a creative journey. World Turtle Day is an annual event that has been taking place since 2000. It was founded by American Tortoise Rescue. It’s urging people to come together to understand tortoises and turtles better. Every year, World Turtle Day is observed on May 23. In a statement by the management of…

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Food Security: Over 300 Farmers In Lagos East Get Senator Abiru’s Farm Inputs Support

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Kunle Adelabu In a bid to boost food production in Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA , has facilitated farm inputs, containing fertilisers, seedlings and herbicides, for over three hundred local farmers in the agrarian communities of the district for the planting season. The farm inputs were provided by the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA), through the intervention of the Senator. The empowerment is one in the series of agric-focused direct interventions targeted at livestock and crop farmers in majorly agricultural communities of Ikorodu, Epe, and…

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