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LASG Suspends Reclamation Projects Over Environmental Concerns

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Wale Jagun The Lagos State Government through the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, has ordered the immediate suspension of all ongoing and proposed land reclamation projects across the state, citing severe environmental concerns. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, in a statement on Thursday, raised alarm over the rapid spread of unauthorized reclamation works on wetlands, floodplains, and lagoon fronts in high-risk locations such as Parkview, Banana Island, Osborne, Victoria Island Extension, Lekki, Ajah, Oworonshoki, Lagos Mainland, Ikorodu, Ojo, and Badagry. According to him,…

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Rep. Benson Approves Classroom Infrastructure For Yewa Junior Grammar School

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Kunle Adelabu The representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, has pledged construction of a block of classrooms to address the deficit of infrastructures Yewa Junior Grammar School. The federal lawmaker gave the pledged to the Local Government Education Authority team led by the Education Secretary, Alhaji Taiwo Odumbo, that paid a strategic visit to him today at his constituency office in Ikorodu. Recall that THE IMPACT had, last week, reported the disheartening state of the school in a report titled, ‘Parents, Students Lament Lack Of Classrooms, Disturbing State…

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LASG Set To Commence Statewide Enumeration Of Private Schools

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Our Reporter The Lagos State Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA), Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, has announced the commencement of a comprehensive statewide enumeration of private schools. This initiative was unveiled on Tuesday, at the OEQA Conference Room by  the Coordinating Director of OEQA, Mr. Remi Abdul as approved by the Honourable Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun. He said the exercise is designed to establish a robust database of all private schools operating in the state. “This enumeration is not merely a counting…

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Soldiers Shot Resident Dead Over Disputed Land In Mowo Nla Community

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Kunle Adelabu Hell, was again, let loose at Mowo Nla in Ikorodu Local Government of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, on Wednesday, when soldiers allegedly shot three residents over a disputed land between the community and the Ministry of Defense (MoD). The incident, we gathered led to the death of one Mr Lawal Alase and two others critically injured. The two injured residents who are said to be receiving treatments at the General Hospital Ikeja are Musa Muhammed and Quam Adetu. Sources claimed that late Alase and two others were among…

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Imota LCDA Council Leader Emerges Chairman, Ikorodu Councilors’ Forum

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Wale Jagun The Council Leader, Legislative Arm, Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Councillor Adeshina Ademola Oluwole, has been unanimously elected as the Chairman, Ikorodu Division Councillors’ Forum. He took over from the immediate past Council Leader, Ikorodu LG, former Councillor Adebowale Adebola at the inaugural meeting of the 30 local lawmakers across the local council and five local council development areas (LCDAs) – Ikorodu LG, Ikorodu West LCDA, Ikorodu North LCDA, Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA, Ijede LCDA and Imota LCDA, held at N.S. Sho Hotel & Suites, Imota. The position of…

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Imota Chair To Environmental Offenders: There Will Be No Hiding Place For You

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Wale Jagun The Executive Chairman, Imota Local Council Development Area, Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele, has issued a stern warning to all residents in the community to henceforth refrain from indiscriminate waste dumping, stating that offenders will have no place to hide. Hon. Benson Ayodele emphasised that illegal dumping of waste on road medians or any public space within the community is strictly prohibited, and all environmental violators will be prosecuted. He gave the warning on Wednesday, in a statement issued by the council’s Media and Publicity Engagement Office The Council…

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Abiru Renews IKODASS Scholarship, Support Activities With N10M

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Mariam Akinloye -Urges Ikorodu youth to embrace SAIL Innovation Lab The Senator representing the Lagos East Senatorial District, Sen. Tokunbo Abiru, FCA, has pledged N10million as part of his support for the Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS), a socio – cultural and developmental group saddled with the responsibilities of organising the annual Ikorodu – Oga Day Celebration. While N5million is meant for the renewal of his scholarship programme for the indigent but brilliant students on the IKODASS Education Support platform, the other N5milion was pledged towards the celebration of…

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Achievers’ Crew Members Felicitate Mayor Olugbenga Ogunlewe On Elevation As Director, LSPWC

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Kunle Adelabu The Achievers’ Crew has welcomed the promotion of its Mayor, Engr. Prince Olugbenga Adegbite Ogunlewe, from his former position as the Deputy Director to a full Director, Mechanical Department, Lagos State Public Works Corporation (LSPWC) and congratulated him on the feat occasioned by his dedication and commitment to the service of Lagos State Government. The group in a statement congratulating the new Director on his promotion, described it as a well – deserved elevation for an hardworking and dedicated public officer. “On behalf of the Board of Trustees,…

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Imota Council Authorities Urge Residents To Register For FG’s Social Program

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Kunle Adelabu The authorities of the Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, have urged residents who are in need of government support to be part of the ongoing Social Protection Program and Cash Transfers. This programme is sponsored by the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, in conjunction with the National Social Investment Programme Agency and the National Cash Transfer Office/Lagos State Transfer Office. Imota LCDA gave the charge in a statement on Tuesday. “The Imota Local Council Development Area advises…

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Lagos Assembly Demands Withdrawal Of Political Appointments Without Confirmation

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Kunle Adelabu The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu, has been called upon to withdraw letters of appointment issued to political appointees without the legislative confirmation. The House presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, issued the directive at the Tuesday’s plenary session. This follows a motion titled, “Need for Government Appointees to appear before the House for Confirmation”. In a statement on the House Facebook handle, it warned against the growing practice of political appointees assuming office without the constitutionally required confirmation of the…

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