Wale Jagun The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reappointed Mr. Gboyega Akosile, as his Chief Press Secretary (CPS). The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Monday by the Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola. The appointment according to the Head of Service takes immediate effect. Before his reappointment, Akosile had served as the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Sanwo-Olu during his first term. He was also the Media Adviser to the Governor since the inception of the second term of Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration on May 29,…
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Resource Group Honours Distinction Graduates From Ikorodu Division
Kunle Adelabu -Charges them to go further in academic and other pursuits It was another round of honours for students across the Ikorodu Division, that graduated with First Class Honours, as they were celebrated by the Ikorodu Division Resource Development Group (IDRDG), on Sunday, July 2, 2023, for their excellent acaddemic feats. The Resource Group hosted the honorees during its monthly meeting at the Gbadamosi Conference Room, on Sunday, July 2, with the distinguished students presented with awards of excellence and cash gifts, as a way of commending their educational…
Read MoreAroyewun, Ikorodu Rotaract President Unveils Agenda For 2023/24 Rotary Year
Kunle Adelabu The new President of the Rotaract Club of Ikorodu Golden, Rotaractor (Barr.) Adeleke Aroyewun, Esq., has unveiled his agenda for the Rotary Year 2023/2024, during which he will be serving. While stating that his administration will key into the principles and programmes of the Rotary International, Adeleke emphasized that he will focus on Sustainability, Welfare, Collaboration and Creativity (SWCC). His administration kicked off the year immediately he was sworn into the office, with training for members of the club in agric – prenuership, opportunities in ICT and graphics…
Read MoreSenator Abiru Condoles With Family Of Late Iya Oloja Allison
Wale Jagun The Senator representing the Lagos East Senatorial District, Sen. Mikhail Tokunbo Abiru, has condoled with the family of the late Iya – Oloja of Ikorodu Division, Alhaja Taofeekat Abiodun Alison, on her death which occurred on Sunday (yesterday). Abiru, in a statement that he jointly signed with his wife, Mrs Feyisola Abiru, described the late Iya-Oloja as an illustrious and educated market leader who touched many lives while alive. “I condole with the Allison family, over the passing of their matriarch, Alhaja Taofikat Abiodun Allison, the Iyaloja General…
Read MoreIya Oloja Allison’s Death: Ayangbure Palace Expresses Shock, Says She Was Mother Of All
Kunle Adelabu The Ayangbure palace has expressed shock and disbelief at the death of the Iya – Oloja General of Ikorodu Division, Alhaja (Chief) Mrs Taofeekat Abiodun Allison, over her death in the early hours of Sunday morning. She has since been buried in accordance with Islamic rites, in her house. Many people have also expressed shock at the unexpected development, stating that she was still hale and healthy a few days to her death. In a statement signed today by Otunba Ayodele Elesho, KJW., for and on behalf of…
Read MoreIKODASS Mourns Alhaja Taofikat Abiodun Allison
Mariam Akinloye The Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS) has mourned the passage of Alhaja Taofikat Abiodun Allison, the Iya Oloja General of Ikorodu Division. The socio – economic and developmental body stated that the late market leader steered the affairs of one of the most crucial sectors, with a high sense of understanding and capacity. IKODASS, in a statement signed by its Chairman, Asiwaju Rotimi Erogbogbo, mourned Alhaja Allison. “We join the entire Ikorodu Division to mourn Alhaja Taofikat Allison, the Iyaoloja General of Ikorodu Division, who transited to…
Read MoreIya Oloja Allison’s Death: Hon. Agunbiade Commiserate With Family, Market Associations
Kunle Adelabu The Opomulero of Ikorodu Kingdom, Hon. (Chief) Sanai Agunbiade, has commiserated with the family and associates of late Iya – Oloja of Ikorodu Division, Alhaja Taofeekat Allison, on her demise. The late market leader died earlier today and since buried in accordance with Islamic rites. Agunbiade, who is the immediate past Majority Leader, Lagos State House of Assembly,” expressed his condolence in a statement on Sunday. “On behalf of my immediate family, and political associates, particularly the Onward movement of Nigeria, I express my condolences to the family…
Read MoreIkorodu Rotaract Clubs Begin Rotary Year With Donations, Showing Love To Orphans
Kunle Adelabu The Rotaract Club of Ikorodu Golden and Rotaract Club of Ikorodu Metropolitan, have commenced the 2023/2024 Rotary year with a visit to the Hikinos Orphanage home in Igbogbo in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, to rejoice with inmates and show love to them. During the visit on Saturday, July 1, 2023, members of the clubs, led by Rotaractor Adeleke Aroyewun, Esq., President, Rotaract Club of Ikorodu and Rotaractor Oluwafemi Arogundade, President, Rotaract Club of Ikorodu Metropolitan, donated writing materials (exercise…
Read MoreIkorodu Loses Iya – Oloja General, Alhaja Allison
-Rep. Benson, Erogbogbo mourn The death of Alhaja (Chief) Taofeekat Abiodun Allison, the Iya Oloja General of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, has been announced. Alhaja Allison, who is also the Iya Oloja of the Ayangbure International market, popularly called ‘Sabo’ market in Ikorodu, was reported to have giving up the ghost earlir today. She was an active market leader whose activities are known throughout the Ikorodu Division and the state as a whole. In a phone conversation, Asiwaju Rotimi Erogbogbo, Chairman, Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS), who…
Read MoreAdeboruwa, Lion Club’s District Governor Commission Food Pantry Facility In Igbogbo
Kunle Adelabu -Feed large number of residents The Igbogbo Platinum Lions Club is set to address the issue of hunger which is on the increase due to economic hardship in the land, by making foods available to vulnerable residents at all time at the newly commissioned Food Pantry located within the Adeboruwa palace in Igbogbo. The facility, which was conceived and constructed by the administration of Lion (Alhaja) Princess Ashake Modinat Wahab, President, Igbogbo Platinum Club, 2022/2023 Lion’s year, was commissioned on Tuesday, with the assurance that it will serve…
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