Kunle Adelabu The management of the Ikorodu Division security architecture, Ikorodu Division Peace Initiative Limited, IDPIL/GTE, has commended operatives of its Local Joint Taskforce (LJTF) for its effective security support in the last 12 months. The commendation was issued on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, by the Executive Secretary of the body, Otunba Ganiyu Olusegun Abiru, during a parley with the operatives. At the meeting held at the Regal Hall, Olu – Odo, Igbogbo, about 200 IDPIL operatives were also presented with 10kg bags of rice and life chicken as support…
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National Youth Council Honours Sen. Abiru With Ambassadors Of Youth Development Award
Mariam Akinloye The Lagos Council of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has conferred the Ambassador of Youth Development Award on the Chairman, Senate Committee on Industries and the Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial, Distinguished Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, in honour of his outstanding contributions to the development of Youth in the Lagos East Senatorial District. In a statement released on Wednesday by the Senator’s Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Enitan Olukotun who also represented the federal lawmaker at the ceremony held at the weekend at the…
Read MoreIkorodu Recognises Bayode, Guinness Record Holder With Excellence Award
Kunle Adelabu Ikorodu has recognized the international feat achieved by one of its own a year after he set Guinness World Record Longest Marathon Read Aloud by a team reading for 480hours and four years after he set a personal international record in same category. Bayode Treasures Olawunmi was among the highly placed individuals, royal fathers, corporate organisations and schools honoured by the Ikorodu Division Human Resource Development Board (IDHRDB) led by the Emeritus Prof. Kunle Ade Wahab, under the auspices of the Ikorodu Division Resource Development Group (IDRDG) chaired…
Read MoreCommissioner Charges Job Seekers To Take Advantage Of Opportunities Around
Wale Jagun The Lagos State Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Mrs. Yetunde Arobieke has urged job seekers to be sensitive and take advantage of job opportunities around them. Speaking at the 2022 Mindset Orientation Programme organised by the Ministry with the theme: “Youths in Nation Building through Financial Inclusion”, the Commissioner said the State Government conceived the idea when it became abundantly clear that many unemployed youths are fixated on getting white-collar jobs hence the need to change their mindset from being job seekers to wealth creators. “Unfortunately, these…
Read MoreStatewide Oral Polio Immunization Commences December 17
Mariam Akinloye The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), will commence a statewide novel Oral Polio Immunisation exercise from Saturday, 17th to Tuesday, 20th December, 2022. A statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Primary Health Care Board (LSPHCB), Dr. Ibrahim Mustafa, said the immunisation campaign is aimed at addressing the increase in transmission of a new strain virus due to low routine immunisation coverage occasioned by COVID-19, security challenges and poor access to health. According to him, “The Lagos State…
Read MoreIgbogbo Students’ Union Kicks – Off Week With Visit To Orphanage Home
Mariam Akinloye The Igbogbo Students’ Union (ISU) 2022 Annual Week kicked- off on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 with a Welfare/ Education outreach to Hikanos Orphanage along Ipakodo/Igbogbo Road, Igbogbo. This year’s celebration makes it the 67th editions of the ISU Week. Members of the Union donated food items, beverage and educational materials to the Home. Hikanos Orphanage which was founded 13 years ago by Late Mrs. Funmi Ajimo Williams has become a place where children without parents seek refuge. Comr. Ewulogbo Temiloluwa, President, ISU, led the team that also have…
Read MoreOriwu Club To Refurbish Agbala Pediatric Hospital, Establish Biodiversity Park
Kunle Adelabu -As Governor pledges further support The President of the prestigious Oriwu Club, Ikorodu, Prince Amid Adekunle Oduborisha, FNES, COC, has restated the commitment of the club in discharging its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), while also revealing that the club will refurbish the Agbala Pediatric Hospital in commemoration of its 50th anniversary next year. Oduborisha made the revelation at the grand reception organized for the Govervnor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Olushola Sanwo – Olu, who was honoured and decorated as a Grand Patron of the foremost club in…
Read MoreLeAP Supports, Set Educational, Youth Developments Agenda For AMA
Kunle Adelabu Lekan Aroyewun Project, the political movement of the former aspirant for the Ikorodu Constituency II seat, Mr Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), has declared its support for the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming general elections, Mr Aro Moshood Abiodun, popularly called ‘AMA’. However, the group, comprises of vibrant and articulate young men, is not just endorsing the candidate, but has also decided to make available its agenda for AMA in its quest to partner him in advancing the constituency. In a statement released on…
Read MoreSanwo – Olu Charges Security Agents On Crime – Free Yuletide Season
Jare Babatunde Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has charged Nigerian Police and other security personnel in the State to work towards a crime-free yuletide season for residents by keeping the State safe during the festive season and beyond. He made the appeal on Monday while launching the Year 2023 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem and Appeal Fund at the Exco Chambers of the Lagos House, Ikeja. Governor Sanwo-Olu urged serving security personnel to continue to reflect a high level of service, dedication to the call of duty and professional…
Read MoreUse Arts To Fight Societal Ills, Drive Transformation, Sanwo – Olu Tells Artists
Wale Jagun Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday emphasized the power of artworks to drive social transformation and serve as a potent vehicle for information and reorientation, calling on artists to deploy their creative skills to fight societal ills. The Governor spoke at the Greater Lagos Arts Exhibition which was collaboratively organized by the Office of Lagos State First Lady and the State Government through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture for young artists to showcase their talents, network with their peers and gain from the experience…
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