Kunle Adelabu Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, launched a palliative scheme for 15, 000 traders across markets in the State, as part of measures being taken to cushion the effect of the current economic challenges. The Governor announced the initiative at Idi – Oro Mushin during the commission a newly constructed middle-level Fresh Food Agro hub built by the State Government to sustain food supply chain. According to the Governor, the first phase, will provide N50, 000 each as business support to 15, 000 traders totaling N750 million…
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Senator Abiru Bags Oriwu Club President’s Award For Outstanding Representation
Jare Babatunde The Chairman, Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, has bagged the prestigious Oriwu Club President’s Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions and positive impact on human capital, socio-economic and infrastructure development of Ikorodu division and the Lagos East Senatorial District. Abiru, who is representing the Lagos East Senatorial District was presented with the award at the Oriwu Club House in Ikorodu on Saturday. Engr. Amid Adekunle Oduborisa, the President of Oriwu Club, speaking during the presentation said the Senator…
Read MoreIkorodu Federal Lawmaker Assures Constituents Of More ‘Renewed Hope’ Projects In 2024
Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye -As over 1000 residents get food relief for Xmas It was not all about distribution of food items to vulnerable and other constituents in Ikorodu Federal Constituency by Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, at the December edition of his ‘Apo – Anu’ food support programme which has been a monthly tradition in over five years. Benson, who is the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Defense, also used the occasion to reassured the constituents that more Renewed Hope projects – roads, schools, hospitals, empowerments, solar streetlights…
Read MoreKith & Kin Inducts Nollywood Actress, Sola Kosoko As Cultural Ambassador
Kunle Adelabu -Rocks school evirons with fireworks as school celebrates Xmas party In its preparations towards the hosting of the first edition of its Festival of Arts & Culture, in February 2024, Kith & Kin Educational School (KKES), Owode – Ibeshe in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, has unveiled the popular Nollywood actress and film director, Mrs Sola Kosoko, as its Cultural Ambassador. She was unveiled as the schools’ Ambassador for Arts & Culture at the KKES December Carnival which witnessed large attendance…
Read MorePreliminary Work Begins On Igbogbo, Offin, Oreta Road Reconstruction
Wale Jagun Officials of the Federal Ministry of Works last Thursday, visited the Igbogbo/Offin/Oreta road which has been slated for reconstruction, to commence preliminary works. The road project, which has been approved by the Federal Executive Council and fund partly provided for in the N2.176tn 2023 supplementary budget approved by the National Assembly for President Bola Tinubu, was facilitated by the representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson. The team from the Ministry was led by the Head of the Ministry Surveying Department and one Engr. Sharafa, while…
Read MorePepc Sets To Support 20, 000 Senior Citizens, Widows, Single Mothers With Relief Items
Kunle Adelabu The Pepc foundation is, again, set to put smiles on the faces of another 20, 000 senior citizens, widows and single mothers in different parts of Lagos State, in continuation of the groups usual gesture of given support to vulnerable people. Also, LAWMA Street Sweepers across the Ikorodu Division, will also be cared for by the organization which will be marking its five-year anniversary of supporting students, elderly, widows, special people and other vulnerables. Like the previous editions, this year’s edition is also themed, “Love Beyond Xmas” targeting…
Read MoreLASRRA Enjoins Residents To Register, Validate, Pick – Up LAG-ID Cards
Wale Jagun The Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) has enjoined all Lagos residents to visit different registration outlets spread across the 57 Local Government and Local Council Development Areas in the State to register and validate as the case may be, so that the administration can serve them better. The General Manager of LASRRA, Mrs. Bilikiss Adebiyi-Abiola disclosed this on Thursday at a media parley held at LASRRA Headquarters, Ikeja, aimed at informing the public on its various activities and achievements as well as what to expect in the…
Read MoreSanwo – Olu Pledges To Roll Out Health Palliatives For Lagos Residents
Wale Jagun Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday announced that his government will embark on health palliatives that will improve the well-being of the citizens. Sanwo – Olu disclosed this during the 2023 Community Day celebration organised by the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development, held at the Police College ground, Ikeja, stating that the subsidy on health care services and products is to cushion the economic challenges facing the citizens, particularly the rural communities. While giving the pledge, the Governor explained that his administration…
Read MoreSenate Tasks CBN On Statutory Reporting Compliance As Stakeholders Engage On Bank Recapitalization
Wale Jagun The Nigerian Senate has tasked the Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN) and its subsidiaries such as the Nigerian Security Printing and Minting PLC, NIRSAL Plc, NIRSAL Microfinance Bank on strict compliance with the Central Bank of Nigeria Act 2007 and the Senate Standing Orders 2023 (as amended). This was made known during the interactive session and statutory briefing of the Central Bank of Nigeria with the joint committees of the Senate on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions and the House of Representatives Committee on Banking Regulations held…
Read More30th Anniversary: Oriwu College Class Of 1993 Commissions Water Project For Laundry
Kunle Adelabu -There is no Oriwu College without former students – Principal The Class of 1993 set of the Oriwu College Old Students’ Association of Nigeria (OCOSAN), has commissioned a water project for laundry, for the students in boarding house of their former school and the premier college in Ikorodu Division, Oriwu College. Alhaji (Dr) Hameed Sunmonu, the National President, OCOSAN, who was the special guest of honour at the event, commissioned the project in commemoration of the set’s 30 years anniversary of graduating from the college which has been…
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