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Commissioner Urges Youth To Embrace Agriculture

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Wale Jagun Youths in Lagos State has been urged to come into the agricultural space and maximise the opportunities in agricultural production, processing and marketing. The Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms. Ruth Abisola Olusanya gave the charged when the Fellows of the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy, as part of the Brown Bag series, came on a learning visit to the Ministry. “The Lagos State Government believes that by creating the right ecosystem, more youths will enter the Agric space. It is one thing to be a ‘laptop farmer’, it is another…

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Emergence Of Oriwu College Principal As Best In Nigeria Gladdens Our Hearts – Fmr. Lagos Majority Leader

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Kunle Adelabu The immediate past Majority Leader, Lagos State House of Assembly, and the representative of Ikorodu Constituency I, Hon. (Chief) Sanai Oyeniran Bolanle Agunbiade (SOB), has said that the feat achieved by the Principal, Oriwu College Senior Model, Ikorodu, gladdens the hearts of the lkorodu residents. Mr Akeem Oladimeji Bello, had, on Wednesday, won the Presidential prize as the Overall Best School (Public) Principal in Nigeria. He was presented with an award and a brand new space car for the feat during the 2023 World Teachers’ Day Celebration, at…

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Sarumi, Others Emerge Ikorodu ANTP Chairman, Excos

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Kunle Adelabu Ijede born theatre practitioner, Prince Adefolaju Idreez Sarumi, has emerged as the Chairman, Association of Nigeria Theatre Arts Practitioner (ANTP), Ikorodu LG Branch. The endorsement of Sarumi, who is the Chief Executive Officer, Sarumi Royal Communication and Entertainment, took place on Thursday, at the National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos, by the State Electoral Committee led by veteran actor, Mr Adewale Elesho, a.k.a. ‘Enu n jawaya Baba Dami’. Sarumi had earlier emerged as the consensus Chairman in Ikorodu, at an election that took place at the Ikorodu Town Hall, Ikorodu,…

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Adeboruwa Cup Matches Suspended To Mourn Otunba Obayomi’s Death

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Jare Olukotun Matches at the ongoing Adeboruwa Cup have been suspended in honour of the Otunba of lgbogbo Kingdom, Chief Olanrewaju Obayomi who died two days ago, after a brief illness. The Secretary of the Igbogbo Day Planning Committee, Mr Idris Adesina, who communicated the suspension in a statement issued today, said that Chairman, Igbogbo Day Planning Committee, Mr Titilope Andu – Balogun, gave the directive in order to mourn the passage of the traditional chief. To this effect, matches have been suspended till next week. “In honour of the…

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Overall Best Principal: Oriwu College Has Attained Leadership Role Among Schools In Nigeria – Sir Elesho

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Kunle Adelabu A former Commissioner for Information in Lagos State, Sir (Otunba) Ayodele Elseho, KJW, has stated that the premier college in Ikorodu Division – Oriwu Senior Model College, has earned its leadership roles among secondary schools in Nigeria, going by its remarkable feats over time. Sir Elesho, who is the Agbaakin of Ikorodu Kingdom, made the assertion late Thursday, following the news break by THE IMPACT on the emergence of the school’s principal, Mr Akeem Oladimeji Bello who won the prestigious Presidential honour as the Overall Best Administrator (Public)…

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2023 World Teachers’ Day: Oriwu College Principal, Akeem Bello, Others Win Presidential Prizes

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Kunle Adelabu Principal, Oriwu Senior Model College, Ikorodu, Mr Akeem Oladimeji Bello, has emerged the Overall Best Administrator (Public) School in Nigeria, receiving a brand new gold colour space car as the winning prize. Bello, received the Presidential honour during the 2023 World Teacher’s Day Celebration held at the Eagle Square, Abuja, on Thursday. He dedicated the laudable feat to God, and the Lagos State Government for providing an enabling environment that assisted him to excel. Adeyemi Omolade Elizabeth, a primary teacher with SUBEB Model Nursery and Primary School, Iludofin,…

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Heroism Of Erelu Ota Sets For Stage At 32nd Ikorodu – Oga Day Carnival

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Wale Jagun The umbrella body of all clubs, societies and associations in Ikorodu and the organisers of the annual Ikorodu –Oga Day Celebrations, the Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS), has endorsed the staging of the play, ‘The Heroism of Erelu Ota’, during the 32nd edition of the annual carnival. Activities for this year’s Oga Day Celebrations begin November 11 and end on November 18, 2023. The Heroism of Erelú Ota, is a play that narrates the heroic exploits of the first Iya Egbe of Ikorodu, her ordeals, altruistic support,…

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World Teachers’ Day: Sanwo – Olu Reiterates Commitment To Recruiting More Teachers

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Wale Jagun Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has stated that his administration is committed to reversing teachers’ shortage through continuous recruitment of qualified teachers into the State Teaching Service. Sanwo-Olu gave the commitment today while speaking at an event marking the 2023 World Teachers’ Day celebration, themed “The Teachers We Need for the Education We Want: The Global Imperative to Reverse the Teachers’ Shortage” at the NUT Pavilion, Agidingbi, Ikeja. The Governor, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat assured that his government is…

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Teachers Observe Low Key Int’l Day Celebration In Ikorodu

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Mariam Akinloye It was a low key celebration for this year’s International Teachers’ Day in Ikorodu, as hundreds of teachers gathered to observe the day. Since 1994, the World Teacher’s Day (WTD) has been celebrated every October 5th of every, as declared by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Organization (UNESCO), and NUT lkorodu Branch has always observe the day. This year’s celebration is themed, “The teachers we need for the education we want: The global imperative to reserve the teacher shortage”. Chairman, Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), Comrade Oluwafemi…

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Easygold Initiative For Mental Health Celebrates Teachers’ Impact

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Kunle Adelabu A non – governmental body with focus on mental health awareness and treatment, Easygold Initiative For Mental Health, has joined millions of people globally, in celebrating the International Teachers’ Day. International Teachers’ Day is an annual event that holds every October 5. The initiator of the newly created NGO, Mr. Temidayo Hassan, in a statement commemorating the Day, said that teachers are unsung heroes who have profound impact on the mental health and emotional development of students. “Happy Teacher’s Day to the unsung heroes who educate not only…

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