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Daini, Ogunlewe, Faniyi, Fakolade, Others Get Public Service Excellence Awards

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Kunle Adelabu The Conference of Igbogbo Indigenes in Public Service (COIIPS) has honoured the Chairman, Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Builder Seasan Daini and other senior public officers with Excellence awards. Also honoured were Mrs Sunkanmi Oyegbola, Permanent Secretary, Office of the Head of Service; Arc. Odusanya Adebayo, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works and Alhaji Ganiu Oduntan, Deputy Director, Operations, CBN. Others were: Engr. Olugbenga Adegbite Ogunlewe, Director, Mechanical & Electrical, Public Works Corporation; Prince Dapo Ogunlewe, Deputy Director, Ministry of Lands; Com. Fakolade Oluwafemi Oluwaseun, Deputy Director, Ministry…

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Rep Benson’s Bill Capped Our Efforts To Have A Stake ln Egbin Thermal Station – Oba Oyebo

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Kunle Adelabu The concurrence to the amendment to the Electric Power Sector Reform Act by the Senate, which was sponsored by the representative of ikorodu Federal constituency, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, has continued to generate reactions, and this time around, from the First Class traditional ruler, His Royal Majesty, (Oba) Dr. AbdulHakeem Adeoriyomi Oyebo, the Obateru of Egbin, in whose Kingdom the Egbin Thermal Station is located. The royal father has described the bill, which seeks to amend Section 77 of the Principal Act with a view to provide for…

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I – Heroes Felicitates Ayangburen, Ikorodu People On Oga Day Celebration

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Jare Olukotun The I – Heroes (Ikorodu Heroes) Club has felicitated the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, Oba Kabir Adewale Shotobi, and entire Ikorodu people on the occasion of the 32nd Ikorodu – Oga Day Celebrations, which started over a week ago. The celebration climax today with the grand finale at the Ayangbure palace, with social gatherings expected to take place at the lkorodu town hall and all – over the Ikorodu Kingdom. In a statement today by the club’s President, Majolagbe Olanshile, the club said it is proud to be part…

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Hebron Height School Emerges 2023 Igbogbopedia Champion

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Mariam Akinloye Master Oyebami Oluwaseun, a Senior Secondary School (SSS) 3 student of the Hebron Height Senior Secondary School, Igbogbo, has emerged the 2023 champion of the Igbogbopedia, winning a all paid expenses to South Africa, on an educational tour. Oluwaseun is the third winner that will enjoy the educational trip which is being sponsored by the Chairman, Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Builder Sesan Daini. The annual competition, which includes Mathematics, English Language and Igbogbopedia which is about the knowledge of Igbogbo, is part of the educational programmes…

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Amended Power Bill Will Contribute To Overall Well-being, Progress Of GENCOs Host Communities – Hon. Gbadebo – Alogba

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Kunle Adelabu The Chairman of Ijede Local Council Development Area LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo – Alogba, has described the concurrence of the Senate to the amendment of Electric Power Sector Reform Act sponsored by Rep. Babajimi Benson, as a way of contributing to the overall development of GENCOs host communities. The Senate, had, during the week, concurred with the House of Representatives on the amendment proposed by the third term lawmaker in 2021, which now awaits the endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,…

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Vice President Shettima, Gov Zulum, Oba Kasali, Others, Get UI Muslim Graduates Honours

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Wale Jagun The Vice President of Nigeria, Dr. Kashim Shettima, GCON; Engr. Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, mni, Governor of Borno State and Deputy Governors of Lagos and Oyo States, will be conferred with honourary awards by the University of Ibadan Muslim Graduates’ Association (UIMGA) The awards is part of the homecoming programme plans to celebrate its distinguished members, which coincides with the 75th anniversary of the university. The Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Barr.) Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, is among the royal fathers listed for the honour. In a…

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Expert Urges Nigerian Youths to Lead Nation’s Development

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Wale Jagun An experienced education development expert, Dr Saheed Oladapo Ibikunle has urged the Nigerian youths to play a pivotal role and lead the charge for nation-building. Ibikunle stated this in an address titled “the Role of Nigerian Youth in Nation Building”, delivered at the Ikorodu West Youth and Award Night, last Friday, where he underscored the critical juncture in Nigeria’s history which necessitates collective efforts to address dimensional challenges. He emphasized the need for active youth involvement in nation building and harped on the ideas and innovations crucial for…

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Egbin, Ijede, Other Power Generating Communities To Get GENCOs’ 5% Annual Expenditure

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Kunle Adelabu The National Assembly has concurred to the bill to amend the Electric Power Sector Reform Act, which was sponsored by the representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson. The bill, according to report, is to address the concerns of host communities of the Power Generating Companies in Nigeria (GENCOs), in the country. The private member bill sponsored in 2021, seeks to amend Section 77 of the Principal Act with a view to provide for “Development of host communities and address the adverse effects on the environment,…

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32nd Ikorodu – Oga Day: Musediq Alogba College, Isiu Grammar School Win Food, Debate Competitions

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Kunle Adelabu BINT Musediq Alogba College, Alogba Estate, Ipakodo, and Isiu Senior Grammar School, Isiu, on Tuesday, emerged winners of the 32nd edition of the Ikorodu – Oga Carnival Food and Debate Competitions. About 15 schools participated in the food competition while 10 schools took part in the debate organized by the Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS), as part of the educational activities of the annual celebration. The exciting twin-event was held at the Ikorodu Town Hall, Ikorodu. The winner of the food competition witnessed by the Ayangbure of…

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Lagos Assembly Invites Top Govt Officials Over Motorists Recklessness

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– Considers law to regulate multiple taxation by transport unions The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday frowned at the alleged recklessness of some motorists operating in the state just as the lawmakers raised concerns over the activities of some officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). At a plenary presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, the House invited the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, and the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Hon. Sola Giwa, to appear and give explanations concerning…

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