Wale Jagun & Mariam Akinloye with Ayoola Oladipupo Royal fathers, Council Chairmen and many other eminent personalities at the weekend, turned out in their large numbers to celebrate with His Royal Majesty, Oba Olukayode David Raji, JP, the Eweye of Isiu Kingdom, and entire residents as the community celebrated another day at the Eweye Palace Ground. The colourful celebration which also witnessed massive turnout of residents, families, associations, groups, and ethnicities that are resident in Isiu. The atmosphere was filled with excitement, music, and displays of cultural heritage, which served…
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Rep. Benson Commends Ex Council Boss, Dr Adeola Banjo’s Maturity, Understanding
Wale Jagun As Banjo, team launches Edge Rate Campaign and Celebrations Representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, has commended the maturity displayed by the former Chairman, Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Dr Adeola Banjo, in honouring him and his wife, after his exit from office despite their political differences. Rep. Benson who is the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Defence, said that he expected the former council boss to harbour grudge against him because his preference for Banjo’s former Vice Chairman, Hon. Ameen Apanisile, who…
Read MoreIkorodu Schools Excel At Eko Arts, Craft Competition
Wale Jagun Education District II continued with its tradition of excellence, as its students, once again shone brilliantly at the Eko Schools Arts and Craft Competition organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education. At this competition, students from three schools in Ikorodu that represented the Education District II, exhibited excellence in creativity at the competition. This outstanding performance once again underscores District II’s tradition of excellence and its commitment to producing well-rounded students who excel not only academically but also in creativity, innovation, and skill development.…
Read MoreIkorodu Resource Group Honours Founding Fathers, Eminent Personalities With Excellence Awards
Kunle Adelabu It was another occasion to celebrate the founding fathers of the Ikorodu Division Resource Development Group (IDRDG) and other eminent personalities at the 22nd Memorial Lecture in honour of Prof. Anthony Adegbola, hosted by the group. The lecture at the annual event, which was held at the Ikorodu Town hall on Saturday, November 1st, was delivered by Prof. Adebukunola Adebule – Ositelu, former Chairman, Lagos State Traditional Medicine Board, with the theme, ‘Alternative Medicine: Perspective, Uses and Benefits’. Among the honourees were Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Basorun, a chieftain of…
Read MoreKith & Kin Schools Engage Students In Vocational, Entrepreneurship Skills
Wale Jagun & Mariam Akinloye with Austin Onah (SIWES Student) -Students share their skill acquisition experiences Kith & Kin Educational Schools (KKES), one of the leading schools in Lagos State, have, once again, proved their capacity in inculcating complete education in their students, with the successful hosting of another Vocational Technical and Entrepreneurship (VTE) programme. The initiative, which the schools have been running since 2016, is aimed at allowing learners to acquire practical skills relevant to their chosen trades, thereby, enhancing employability and entrepreneurship potentials. The special event, tagged, ‘Vocational…
Read MoreDigital Education: Ijede Development Foundation Charges Schools On Taking Advantage Of Facility Provided
Wale Jagun The Ijede Development Foundation (IDF), a developmental platform that has been at the forefront of human capacity and educational development in Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), has emphasised the importance of digital learning and urged schools to take advantage of digital facility provided by the Foundation. Alhaji Fola Salu, Chairman, IDF, gave the charge at the 9th Ijede Development Foundation Quiz/Debate Competition & Annual Public Lecture organized by the IDF.He added that the group has intensified its computer advocacy in primary schools since last year, to build…
Read MoreScholar Urges New Path To Transformational Future For Ijede LCDA
Wale Jagun with Ayoola Oladipupo & Taiwo Olaleye (SIWES Students) -As 40 students get IDF bursary awards Residents of Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA) have been charged to jettison unproductive patterns of the past and adopt a new path to transformational future by adopting courage that confronts excuses and challenges of the past. Prof. Simeon Dosunmu of the Faculty of Education , Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos, who was the guest lecturer at the 9th Ijede Development Foundation (IDF) Quiz/Debate Competition & Annual Public Lecture, gave the charge at…
Read MoreIsiu Day: Celebration Marks Enduring Traditions, Resilience, Unity – Odumbo, Education Secretary
Wale Jagun The Education Secretary, Local Government Education Authority (LGEA), Alhaji Taiwo Odumbo, has congratulated the Eweye of Isiu, His Royal Majesty, Oba David Raji, and the entire people of Isiu, on the occasion of the 2025 Isiu Day Celebration. The grand finale of the annual celebration which started a few days back, is holding today. In a statement by Alhaji Taiwo who is equally a Prince of Isiu kingdom, he said that the celebration signifies how the traditions of the people of Isiu had survived, and also the unity…
Read MoreIkorodu Constituency II Rep Honours Humble Leader, Prince Ogunleye On Birthday
Wale Jagun Hon. (Dr.) Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA) representative of Ikorodu Constituency II, Lagos State House of Assembly, has joined numerous others in celebrating the former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency, Prince Abiodun Ogunleye, on his 85th birthday today. Hon Aro in a statement commemorating the elder statesman’s birthday described him as a humble elder and a leader of leaders, who has served the state and humanity in general and made himself a shining light for others. “A great man is worth celebrating every day — but today,…
Read More85th Birthday: Ijede Chair, Hon. Gbadebo -Alogba Congratulates Elder Statesman, Prince Abiodun Ogunleye
Wale Jagun The Executive Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Motuntayo Gbadebo -Alogba has congratulated the former Deputy Governor of Lagos State and chieftain of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), Prince Abiodun Ogunleye, on his birthday. The elder statesman clocked 85 years today. A statement issued by the council boss on behalf of herself and the entire people of her council area said that the celebrant has contributed greatly to the development of the state. “On behalf of the good people of Ijede LCDA, I extend my heartfelt…
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