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Wale Jagun The Executive Chairman, Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele (BSA), has congratulated teachers in Imota, on the occasion of the 2025 World Teachers’ Day (WTD). In a statement celebrating the international day, Hon. Benson commended teachers for their impacts, describing them as unsung heroes. “Today, I celebrate World Teachers’ Day, and would like to express my heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to all our esteemed teachers in Imota Local Council Development Area, on this occasion of 2025 World Teachers’ Day. “As we honour our teachers…

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Kunle Adelabu The Executive Chairman of Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo -Alogba has joined people globally to commemorates the 2025 World Teachers’ Day, and celebrated the builders of the society. This year’s celebration is themed, ‘Recasting Teaching as a Collaborative Profession’. Hon. Gbadebo -Alogba celebrated teachers, especially those in Ijede LCDA, in a statement on Sunday. “I joined millions of Nigerians in celebrating the true heroes of our society, our teachers, on World Teachers’ Day. “This year’s theme, ‘Recasting Teaching as a Collaborative Profession’, highlights the…

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Kunle Adelabu Hon. (Dr.) Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), the representative of Ikorodu Constituency II, Lagos State House of Assembly, has joined numerous others to congratulate teachers on the occasion of World Teachers’ Day. He described teachers as architects of a brighter future. Hon. Aro acknowledged teachers’ impacts in a statement celebrating the International Teachers’ Day. “Dear Esteemed Teachers, “Today, we celebrate you — the builders of minds, shapers of character, and silent architects of a brighter future. You are the true heroes who plant seeds of knowledge, nurture dreams, and…

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Kunle Adelabu The immediate past Tutor General/Permanent Secretary, Education District II, Mrs Anike Adekanye, has congratulated teachers on the celebration of the World Teachers’ Day. In a statement commemorating the day, Mrs Adekanye thanked teachers for choosing the noble profession and consistently shaping the world. “The true magnitude of every teacher’s daily work—the tireless efforts, the endless compassion, shines brighter than ever. “On this World Teachers’ Day 2025, thank you for answering the world’s highest calling. “You are not just teaching subjects; you are building resilience, fostering the essential empathy,…

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Kunle Adelabu It is another celebration of teachers globally and the Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA) has extended his commendations and felicitations in appreciation of teachers globally especially to those in his council. Aroyewun, who himself was a classroom teacher, thanked them for being the guiding lights illuminating the path and for the pivotal roles that they play which contribute to the growth and development of the society and nation. The council boss said in a statement commemorating the 2025 World Teachers Day.…

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Kunle Adelabu It has been all shock and disbelief since yesterday when the news of the passing on of the retired Director ofLagos State Ministry of Finance and former Council Administrator, Dr Olasunkanmi Odesanya (Steppy) broke out. Dr Olasunkanmi Odesanya, an unassuming gentleman and thorough bred professional passed on Friday, at 63 years after a brief illness and has since been buried on the same day. The late Odesanya, was a former Head of Council Administration/Council Manager before transferring his services to the Lagos State Civil Service Commission, where he…

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Kunle Adelabu -Reports incident to CRU -CP has directed investigation – Lagos PPRO Condemnations has trailed the unprofessional conducts of police officers attached to the Ikorodu Divisional Police Headquarters, Ikorodu, that led to the death of two residents on Friday. Two residents were allegedly killed at Erunwen along the Obafemi Awolowo Way, after Police officers used their patrol mini bus known as ‘Korope’ in the local parlance to hit them from behind while pursuing them. Cases of police officers harassing and causing grievous body injuries onto residents while allegedly searching…

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Our Reporter The Lagos State Government has restated its commitment to grooming the next generation of farmers through the Lagos Agricultural Scholars Programme (LASP) – an initiative designed to introduce secondary school students to practical agriculture while building sustainable pathways for food security. The Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Ms. Abisola Olusanya, revealed this during the commissioning of projects implemented under the Lagos Agricultural Scholars Programme at Ansar-ur-Deen Grammar School, Surulere; CMS Grammar School, Bariga; Holy Child College, Ikoyi; and Vetland Senior Grammar School, Agege, respectively. She emphasised…

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Kunle Adelabu Ikorodu has lost a prominent son and a retired Council Administrator, Dr. Olasunkanmi Odesanya, popularly called, “Steepy” by family members, friends and admirers. Dr Odesanya, a Chartered Accountant, who retired as a Director, Ministry of Finance, Lagos State, about three years ago died today, at the age of 63. THE IMPACT gathered that he died after a brief illness and has since been buried. Dr Odesanya was born into the family of Odesanya of Itunpate in Ikorodu. He bagged his Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Accounting from Ambrose…

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