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Rep. Benson Reassures Constituents Of Further Quality Representation

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Kunle Adelabu Again, Rep. Babajimi Benson, of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has assured his constituents of quality, purposeful and people – oriented representation. Rep. Benson who is the Chairman, House Committee on Defence, reiterated this Tuesday night after resumption of the House from a break. The third term lawmaker, in a statement, also assured Nigerians that the 10th House of Representatives is committed to making legislation in their best interest. “Today, the House of Representatives resumed plenary after recess. The break offered me a valuable…

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Bariga LG Chair Launches 25 – Day Intensive ICT Empowerment Initiative

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Wale Jagun The Executive Chairman of Bariga Local Council, Hon. Bukola Omope Adedeji, has launched a 25-day intensive Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Empowerment Training, aimed at promoting digital literacy and innovation at the grassroots level. The official launch which held on Monday was attended by dignitaries who lauded the initiative of the council boss. Hon. Adedeji, speaking, stated that the initiative is a giant step in bringing about digital literacy to the grassroots. She added that the launch is phase one and that participants would be empowered with digital…

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Expanded Aje Oloja Festival Lights Up Igbogbo With Cultural Splendour

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Wale Jagun & Mariam Akinloye with Oladipupo Folayemi, Faleti Kehinde & Olaleye Taiwo (SIWES Students) -Festival symbolizes wealth, prosperity, unity – Oba Kasali, Odofin Onasanya The ancient community of Igbogbo, the headquarters of Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, on Monday, came alive with rich cultural displays as hundreds of traditional rulers, market leaders, traders and residents gathered to celebrate the expanded Aje Oloja Festival (Wealth Festival). Dressed in white attires, which signifies purity and abundance, the crowd, which converged on the boundary…

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Ikorodu LGEA Holds 21st Century Transformative Training For Staff, School Heads, Others

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Kunle Adelabu As part of efforts at repositioning the Local Government Education Authority (LGEA), Ikorodu Local Government and make it compliant with 21st Century demands, the Office of the Education Secretary in the council is set to hold a one – day training for its staff, head of schools and other stakeholders. The training themed, “Transformative Leadership and Administrative Competence in 21st Century Education,” is scheduled to hold at the Methodist Primary School Hall, Methodist Complex, Allison Street, Ikorodu, on Thursday, 9th October, 2025. Chairman, Lagos State Universal Basic Education…

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LASG Rural Development Office Celebrates Deputy Gov’s Wife on Birthday

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Jare Olukotun The Office of the Rural Development, Lagos State Government, has extended its birthday felicitation to the wife of the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Mrs Oluremi Hamzat, on her birthday today. In a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Rural Development, Dr Nurudeen Yekinni Agbaje, commendations and felicitations are conveyed to the celebrant and her support for the LASG and her dedication to humanitarian causes. “The Lagos State Government’s Office of Rural Development celebrates Mrs. Oluremi Hamzat, wife of the Deputy Governor of Lagos…

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My Chairmanship Aspiration Not A Failure But Valuable Learning Opportunity – Dr Akinola, Fmr LP Candidate

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Kunle Adelabu Former Labour Party (LP) Chairmanship candidate in Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA), in the last Local Government Elections, Dr. Oladeji Akinola, has said that his inability to win the election was never a failure, rather, the educationist said that he gained something far more valuable than his aspiration. Dr. Akinola, who is the Chairman, Topdeal College and 3G Educational Service, located at Powerline, First Gate, Ikorodu, an educational institutes that has been producing lots of outstanding students, moulding and preparing young minds for the future, emphasized…

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Birthday: Ikorodu Lawmakers Celebrate Former State Cabinet Member, Hon. Adebimpe Akinsola

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Kunle Adelabu Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency and Hon. (Dr.) Aro Moshood Abiodun, Member, Lagos State, House of Assembly, Ikorodu Constituency II, have joined other well – wishers in congratulating the former commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Lagos State, Hon. (Chief) Mrs Adebimpe Akinsola on her birthday. Hon. Akinsola who was also a former member, Lagos State House of Assembly representing the Ikorodu Constituency II, marks her birthday every October 6. Rep. Benson commended the celebrant as a remarkable personality and seasoned legislator. “Today, on…

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2025 Isiu Eweye Day: Oba Raji Gives Royal Declaration, Unveils Celebration Fabric

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Mariam Akinloye & Olaleye Taiwo (SIWES Student) The Eweye of Isiu, His Royal Majesty, Oba Olukayode David Raji, JP, has given royal blessings for the commencement of the annual Isiu Eweye Day, which is an annual celebration and a period when sons and daughters of the community, residents and friends come together to embark on developmental projects. At the declarative event held at the Eweye Palace, the royal father also unveiled the official celebration fabric known in the local parlance as ‘Ankara’, urging residents to patronise the organisers to get…

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Hon Aro Moshood Hosts Teachers In Celebration Of 2025 World Teachers Day

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Jare Olukotun Hon. (Dr.) Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), the representative of Ikorodu Constituency II, Lagos State House of Assembly, on Sunday, fully identified with the teachers in his constituency on the occasion of the 2025 World Teachers’ Day, treating them specially. The lawmaker hosted teachers across the three Local Council Development Area of Ikorodu Constituency II – Igbogbo/Baiyeku, Ijede and Imota, at the AMA Hotel & Suites, Abule Eko, Ijede on Sunday. According to the Media Director/Personal Assistant to the lawmaker, Razaq Kabiru Babatunde, the atmosphere at the hosting was…

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Igbogbo Indigenes In Public Service Celebrate 65th Independence Anniversary With Experience Sharing

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Jare Olukotun Members of Conference of Igbogbo Indigenes in Public Service (CONFIIPS) celebrated the 65th anniversary of Nigeria with sharing experiences and initiatives with retired seasoned public administrators. At the Sharing Experience held at the Adeboruwa Palace, which is the third edition, were executives and members of CONFIIPS, listening to retired seasoned public servants – Prince Shakiru Odusanya (Former General Manager, Lagos State Printing Corporation) and Engr. Abiodun Dankuwo (Former Director, Engineering Services, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs). The duo came to share their experiences on the theme:…

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