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Food Security: Sanwo – Olu Flags – Off Construction Of Biggest Logistics Hub In Epe

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Our Editor Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu, on Wednesday, flagged off the construction of what will be the largest Food Security Systems and Central Logistics Park in sub-Saharan Africa. Sanwo – Olu performed the sod turning at the site of the facility being built on 1.2 million square metres of land in Ketu-Ereyun, Epe. Establishment of the food park is a component of an audacious five-year Agricultural and Food Systems Road Map (2021–2025) launched last year by the Sanwo-Olu administration to enhance food sufficiency in Lagos. When…

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Death Trap Along Oba Molaja Road: Concerned Resident Calls On Igbogbo/Bayeku Council To Save Road Users’ Lives

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Kunle Adelabu -Plans underway for permanent solutions – Council Chairman A resident of Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), has sent a ‘Save Our Souls’ (SOS) appeal to the Chairman, Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA, Builder Olusesan Mayokun Daini, to save road users from danger posed by the shallow ditch at Geregere along the Oba Omolaja Ogunlewe Road, lgbogbo. There had been several calls on the council in the past to intervene and make the spot secure for motorists and other road users. The concerned resident said that the Council Chairman and other…

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IDYI Calls On Youths To Vie For Vacant Offices

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Jare Babatunde A registered youth organisation , the lkorodu Division Youth lnitiatives (IDYI), has announced vacancies in all its executive positions and called on willing members to show Interests. Membership of the IDYI cuts across the six Local Government and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria. A total of 11 executive positions are currently vacant including Executive Secretary, Deputy Executive Secretary, Director of Administration Director of Media & Publicity and Director of Finance among others. In a statement signed by Mr Bunmi Sokoya,…

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Ikrodu Indigene Must Succeed Sanwo – Olu As Governor- Oba Shotobi Reiterates Position

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Kunle Adelabu The First Permanent Vice Chairman, Lagos State Council of Obas & Chiefs, His Royal Majesty, Alaiyeluwa Oba Kabir Adewale Shotobi, Adegorushen V, the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, has, again, reiterated his stance that the successor of Governor of the State, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu, must come from Ikorodu Division. Oba Shotobi, who stated that Ikorodu would support the incumbent Governor for re – election and as long as he is constitutionally permitted, emphasized that it must be the turn of Ikorodu, after him. The royal father reiterated this…

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My Greatest Achievement Is Establishing The First Community Owned Radio, IKD 106.1FM – Rep Babajimi Benson

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye Although, it was another occasion to give back to his constituents by giving out important tools of trade and financial support, the event turned out to be a venue for the two – term representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, to give his stewardship accounts in the last three years. Rep. Benson, who listed laudable projects that he achieved in the last three years of his second term at the final day of his 2 – day empowerment programme for his…

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Students From Ikorodu Studying Medicines Give Us Hope For Future – IDPIL/GTE Chieftains

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Kunle Adelabu Chieftains of the Ikorodu Division Peace Initiatives Limited/GTE, the security architecture for the Division, has expressed their joy over the quality of students from Ikorodu, especially those studying Medicines, stating that they hold great promise for Ikorodu. Eminent personalities, who are members of the panel that interviewed the over 200 applicants that applied for the first edition of the IDPIL/GTE Scholarship and Bursary Schemes, gave this verdict after the 3 – day screening exercise held at the Leo Regal Hall, Olu – Odo, Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area,…

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Successful Candidates To Get IDPIL/GTE Scholarship, Bursary Cheques Sept 3

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Kunle Adelabu The presentation of cheques to successful candidates of the first edition of the Ikorodu Division Peace Initiatives Limited/ GTE (IDPIL/GTE) Scholarship and Bursary Schemes will hold on Saturday, September 3, 2022. While 112 applicants attended screening for the Bursary I interview last Wednesday, 48 applicants were screened for the Bursary II scholarship on Thursday, while 55 applicants sat for the Scholarship examination and interview that took place last week Friday. Otunba Ganiyu Olusegun Abiru, Executive Secretary, IDPIL/GTE, in an interview with THE IMPACT, informed that the presentation of…

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NBA 2022: Lagos CJ Tasks Lawyers To Restore Pride Of Legal Profession

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The Chief Judge of Lagos State, Hon. Justice Kazeem Alogba, has declared open the 62nd edition of the Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on behalf of the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola. In his remarks during the conference taking place at the Eko Atlantic City from August 19 to August 23, 2022, with the theme: “Bold Transitions”, the Lagos Chief Judge expressed eagerness to see the legal profession return to its pride of place in the nation.  “The theme of the Y2022…

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Professionalism, Strong Leadership Crucial To Attaining ISO Certification – NSE

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Wale Jagun The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) on Tuesday said that strong, ethical and honest leadership was crucial to attaining integrated management system ISO certification. The body said this at the 4th Babagana Mohammed Public Lecture and induction of new corporate members of the Victoria Island Branch of NSE in Lagos. The lecture has the theme: “Leadership Aspects of Integrated Management System (IMS) ISO Certification.” An integrated management system is a single system designed to manage multiple aspects of an organisation’s operations in line with multiple ISO standard for…

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College Restates Commitment To Grooming Agro – Entrepreneurs, Food Security

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Jare Babatunde The Federal College of Agriculture, Ibadan, has restated its commitment to grooming successful agricultural entrepreneurs and ensuring food security in the country. Its Provost , Dr. Elizabeth Augustus, said in a press briefing on Tuesday that the school was ready to ensure practical and hands on training to produce graduate entrepreneurs and ensure increased food production in line with Federal Government’s aspirations. “The aim of the college is to produce pragmatic graduates who will, in turn, provide laudable solution to the challenges in the agricultural sector. “This college…

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