Kunle Adelabu The immediate past Vice Chairman, Ikorodu Local Government, Princess Folashade Olabanji -Oba, has been appointed into the Lagos State Local Government Service Commission’s Board. She was appointed with the newly constituted members of the board by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo -Olu, following the dissolution of the former Hon. Kamal Ayinde Bayewu-led commission. Princess Olabanji-Oba will be representing the Ikorodu Division on the commission’s board. The commission isresponsible for the recruitment, promotion, and discipline of local government employees. Meanwhile, Comrade Lekan Oba, the Senior Special…
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Your Service Continues To Reflect Purpose, Commitment To Grassroots Development, Rep. JB Tells HOA
Kunle Adelabu The representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, has celebrated one of his mentees, Omo’ba Hammed Aroyewun, the Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), stating that his governance at the grassroot levels has been purposeful and impactful on the grassroots. Rep. Benson gave the commendation today while extending birthday greeting to the young council boss. ”Today, I celebrate a dedicated public servant and a mentee in whom I take great pride – Omo’ba Hammed Ọlálékan Aroyewun, Executive Chairman of Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA,…
Read MoreAcademic World Loses Outstanding Professor Of Mathematics, Michael Ajetumobi
Kunle Adelabu A Professor of Mathematics and former Vice Chairman, Ikorodu Division Resource Development Group (IDRDG), Prof. Michael Olusanya Ajetunmobi, B.Sc (Hons.), M.Sc. (Ife), Ph.D (Ib), is dead. He was 76 years old. THE IMPACT gathered the late academic giant who was hail and healthy passed on around 7pm on Wednesday in Igbogbo. He was born in Ikorodu on the 23rd of February 1951 to his father Chief Benjamin Oke Ajetunmobi, Odofin of Sagamu who hails from Aga Quarters, Ikorodu Town, and Mother, Madam Sarah Abegbe Ajetunmobi (Nee Bamgbose of…
Read MoreNew Lagos Tenancy Bill Will Protect Tenants, Landlords
Wale Jagun The new Lagos State Tenancy Bill, currently under consideration of the State House of Assembly will ensure full protection of both tenants and landlords, as well as reduce inhibitions to mass housing development for private investors, when passed into law. The Commissioner for Housing in Lagos State, Hon. Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, stated this while speaking with newsmen at the Public Hearing on Bill on Wednesday at the Lagos State House of Assembly. “As of today, there are issues surrounding the landlord and tenant relationship, this bill is intended to…
Read MoreIgbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA Chair Hosts Transformation Mentorship Session With Youth
Mariam Akinloye As part of his agenda to empower youth in Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, the Executive Chairman of the council, Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), has put in place a mentorship platform to assist them be actionable. The initiative tagged, “Mentorship Session with HOA”, is in commemoration of the 2025 International Youth Day. The keynote address will be delivered by the Honourable Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Hon. Mobolaji Ogunlende with inspiring speech from the Chairman, Onigbongbo LCDA,…
Read MoreAroyewun Moves To Fix Collapsed Awolowo/Odofin Junction In Igbogbo
Jare Olukotun Disturbed by the state of Obafemi Awolowo Way/Odofin Road/Yewa/Baiyeku Road Junction near the Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) Secretariat, the Council Chairman, Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), today, toured the road to assess how to address the situation. The road that has been damaged for several years, unrepaired with part of its culvert collapsed already thereby restricting the movement of vehicles to a side. In effect, this has been causing serious and persistent traffic jam and at times, leading to breakdown of vehicles especially heavy duty ones…
Read MoreCollapsed Itunmoja Road Project: Ikorodu LG Legislative Arm Set Up Committee To Investigate, See To Proper Completion
Wale Jagun -As Councilors query Council Engineer, surface contractor The 7th Ikorodu Local Government Legislative Arm, on Tuesday, began investigation into the collapsed Itunmoja Road in Ikorodu, a project hurriedly executed and commissioned by the administration of Hon. Wasiu Adeshina, in his last days in office. Recall that THE IMPACT reported about a week ago that the Legislative House would summon the Council Engineer and the company that handled the collapsed project. While the entire House members at its first plenary session interrogated the Council Engineer, Engr. Seyi Oladapo and…
Read MoreIjede LCDA Embarks On Construction Of Desilting, Channelization Project
Our Reporter As part of its assurance to curb floods in its council, the authority of Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has commenced the rehabilitation of an extensive desilting and channelization of gutters and waterways from Ijede junction to Oke – Oyinbo Street. Hon. Motuntayo Gbadebo -Alogba, Executive Chairman, Ijede LCDA, and its management team inspected the project which kicked off last Friday. The project is aimed at tackling persistent flooding and blocked drainage channels in the area. The intervention, which involves desilting and evacuation of debris, is expected…
Read MoreIjede Council Boss Calls For More Dialogue, Active Engagement With Youth
Kunle Adelabu Hon. Motuntayo Gbadebo -Alogba, Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has called for more dialogue and engagement with youth to hear their concerns. She said that it is through these engagements that meaningful and lasting development can be achieved. Hon. Gbadebo -Alogba who is serving for the second term said this in a statement today felicitating youth on the International Youth Day. “On this year’s International Youth Day, I proudly join the world in celebrating the vibrant and resilient youth of Ijede LCDA. The theme of this…
Read MoreGov’s Aide Charges Nigerian Youth On Duties
Kunle Adelabu Comrade Olalekan Biliamin Oba, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Lagos State on Social Development has charged Nigerian youths on the need to do more for the country. Oba, who is the immediate past Chairman, National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Lagos State Chapter, gave the charge in a statement commemorating the 2025 International Youth Day. The agile and resourceful youth leader urged fellow young people to be intentional and deliberate about their contributions while assuring them of government support. “It’s another 12th of August, a…
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