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Senator Abiru Extols Doyen Of Accountancy, Late Akintola Williams At Night of Tributes

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Mariam Akinloye The Chairman, Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions, Distinguished Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, at the weekend joined other eminent accountants who had worked at the famous Akintola Williams and Co, for the night of tributes in honour of the doyen of Accountancy profession in Nigeria, Late Mr. Akintola Williams, FCA,CFR,CBE, who passed at 103 on Monday, September 11, 2023. Abiru, who represents Lagos East Senator in the National Assembly, an accomplished economist and accountant, started his career at the accounting firm as a trainee…

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National Honour: OCOSAN Trustees Visit Alma Mata, Felicitate Principal, School

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Kunle Adelabu The Board of Trustees, Oriwu College Old Students’ Association of Nigeria (OCOSAN), today, paid a courtesy visit to their former school to felicitate with the Principal of the Oriwu Senior Model College, Ikorodu, Mr Akeem Oladimeji Bello, on his emergence as the Best Public School Administrator in Nigeria. He was conferred with the Presidential honour and a brand new space car, during the World Teachers’ Day ceremony at the Eagle Square in Abuja, on October 5, 2023. Alhaji Owolabi Oshola Lemonu, Chairman, OCOSAN BOT, led other members of…

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State Of Roads: Lagos Assembly Invites Ministry Of Works, Others

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Wale Jagun – Seeks declaration of emergency on road infrastructure The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday resolved to invite officials of government in relation to the poor state of roads across the State. This was as many of the lawmakers, during plenary bemoaned the condition of roads in their various constituencies. They also sought the declaration of an emergency on roads by the state government. Those invited include the Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Works and Infrastructure, Adeyinka Lukmon, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry and…

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Kosoko Family Of Lagos Pays Courtesy Visit To LTV GM

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Wale Jagun The King Kosoko Royal family of Lagos, has paid a courtesy call on the General Manager (GM), Lagos Television, Olori Adesola Kosoko. The Kosoko family visited the state owned media facility to officially congratulate the GM, who incidentally married into the royal family, on her appointment by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo – Olu. Olori Kosoko, who is the wife of Prince Abiola Kosoko, the Oloja – elect of Lagos and the Chief Executive Officer, Origin and Zoo, was appointed by the Governor in…

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Lagos Building Largest Food Logistics Hub To Make Food Affordable, Accessible – Sanwo – Olu

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Kunle Adelabu The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu, has stated that a project that would be the largest Food Logistics Hub, would be completed next year, and address the issue of food security in the state. Sanwo – Olu, who is the Special Guest of Honour at the 2023 World Food Day celebration in Lagos, organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, also said that when completed, the hub would make food affordable and accessible to the people. The celebration, which started a week ago, was celebrated…

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Sanwo – Olu, Adeboruwa, GAC Chieftains Join Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Basorun ln 85th Birthday Thanksgiving

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Kunle Adelabu The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu, on Sunday, joined other eminent personalities in celebrating the 85th birthday anniversary of the First Secretary to the First Civilian Governor in the State, Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Basorun, J.Pil. FCIB. Basorun, who is a chieftain of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), was also joined by His Royal Majesty, Alaiyeluwa (Oba) Barr. Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo who led members of the Adeboruwa – in – Council, to the special thanksgiving service. Sanwo – Olu was represented at…

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Rotaractor Adeleke Aroyewun Kicks – Off Administration On High Standard

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Kunle Adelabu -Empowers young tailors, caterer, makeup artist The Rotary year under the administration of Rotaractor (Barr.) Adeleke Aroyewun as the 7th President, Rotaract Club of Ikorodu Golden, kicked off with impacts which underscored what to expect from the young and committed community developer and highly resourceful lawyer. Aroyewun took over from Rtr. Abdullahi A. Hamzat PHF, the 6th President of Rotaract Club of Ikorodu Golden District, at a royal investiture ceremony held at the Megalite Hall, HOMAT Event Centre, Igbogbo on Sunday, October 15, 2023. At the ceremony, the…

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APC State Secretary Supports Residents With Food Items

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Kunle Adelabu -Gets party leaders, others’ commendations About 100 residents of Agbala Ward in Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of ikorodu Division, were, on Sunday, presented with food items by the Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Lagos State, Prince (Dr.) Adeola Muhydeen Jokomba. Jokomba thanked the Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms. Abisola Olusanya, for the donation of the palliative food items, and also commended the beneficiaries; some of whom are members of the APC, for supporting and standing with his party. Each of the beneficiaries was…

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President Tinubu Greets Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Basorun On His 85th Birthday

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Wale Jagun President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the first Secretary to the first Civilian Governor of Lagos State Government, His Eminence, (Asiwaju) Reuben Olorunfunmi Basorun, on the occasion of his 85th birthday. Basorun, who is a chieftain of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), the highest decision making body in the All Progressives Congress (APC), Lagos State, clocked 85 on Sunday, October 15, 2023. In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media & Publicity, Mr Anjuri Ngelele, the President expressed gratitude to God for…

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Rep. Benson, Sir Elesho Congratulate Asiwaju Basorun On 85th Birthday

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Kunle Adelabu The representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, and a former Commissioner for Information, Lagos State, Otunba Ayodele Elesho, have congratulated Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Basorun, a chieftain of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), on his 85th birthday. Asiwaju Basorun, who is a former Secretary to the Lagos State Government, celebrated his birthday on Sunday (yesterday) with a special thanksgiving at the Gospel Church of Cherubim and Seraphim, Oke Ayo Irapada, Orile Iganmu, Lagos. Benson, in a statement he personally signed, described the celebrant as an elder statesman…

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