Kunle Adelabu The Founder of the Abayomi Adelakun Footprints, a foundation focusing on community development, Pastor Abayomi Adelakun, FCA, has pledged to spread the medical outreach of the Foundation across the 10 zones of the Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria. Pastor Adelakun, the Chairman, Central Development Committee (CDC), Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA, continued his medical outreach last weekend at the Oke – Ota community, where a large number of residents benefitted from his good gesture. The foundation was formally launched about two weeks…
Read MoreAuckland Youth Kicks – Off Annual Programmes With Donation Of School Bags To Pupils
Kunle Adelabu An Ikorodu – based social, community and humanitarian group, Auckland Youth, has kicked off its yearly community projects initiative by visiting the Aga Primary School, Ikorodu, to give back packs (school bags) to 30 pupils to aid their education. The initiative, which was tagged, ‘Auckland Youth Back –To – School’, was introduced for this first time this year to add to the group’s annual programmes. Auckland Youth, which has been existing since 2000, was registered in 2004, and has made it a point of duty to embark on…
Read MoreParents, JAMB Blamed For Candidates’ Poor Performance In 2024 JAMB Examinations
Kunle Adelabu Residents of Ikorodu have blamed parents’ lack of proper care and guidance for their children for the poor results recorded in this year’s UTME JAMB examinations, following the release of the results by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, with almost 80% failure rate recorded. They reacted to the 2024 UTME results released on Monday, by the examination body on THE IMPACT Newspaper’s WhatsApp platform. The JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, announced the release of the UTME results at a press conference held at the board’s headquarters, Bwari,…
Read MoreResidents Commend Ikorodu West Council Boss Over Achievements, Innovative Ideas
Wale Jagun -Charge on IGR improvement Commendations have continued to trail the achievements of the Chairman, Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Otunba (Hon.) Sulaimon Kazeem Olanrewaju (SKO), FCA, FCTI. In particular, the council boss has been commended for surpassing his predecessors and the innovative ways that he has been piloting the affairs of the council. The recent commendations came the way of Hon. Sulaimon, following a statement titled, “Building a Better Council Secretariat for You!”, that he personally signed, where he stated his administration’s efforts so far in…
Read MoreWorkers’ Day: Sanwo -Olu Promises To Pay New Minimum Wage
Our Reporter Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has assured workers in the State that his administration will implement the new minimum wage that is approved by the Federal Government. He made the commitment in response to the demands of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) during the Workers’ Day celebration held on Wednesday at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos. The Governor, while speaking on the current fuel scarcity, advised Lagos residents against panic buying and storage of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol,…
Read MoreWorkers’ Day: Rep. Benson Celebrates ‘Vital Lubricant’ Keeps Societal Clog Running
Mariam Akinloye The Chairman, House of Representative Defense Committee on Defense, Rep. Babajimi Benson, has described the Nigerian workers as the vital lubricant that keeps the clogs of the society running. Benson, who is representing the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, said this in his statement today to celebrate the Workers’ Day. “Each day and through difficult circumstances, you dedicate yourselves to ensuring that our country functions smoothly and efficiently, particularly towards the economic revival championed by the administration of President Bola Tinubu”, he said. “You are the vital lubricant that keeps…
Read MoreSanwo – Olu, Abiru Get Caleb University Founder’s Commendations Over Ikorodu – Itoikin Road
Kunle Adelabu -Joins voice for the road’s dualisation The Proprietor/CEO of Caleb Group of Schools, who is also the Founder and Visitor to Caleb University, Imota, Lagos, Dr Oladega Adebogun, has commended the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Tokunbo Abiru, for their active involvement in the reconstruction of Ikorodu-Itoikin road. The 34-kilometre road was initially constructed in 1975, during the regime of General Yakubu Gowon as the Head of State of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and Brigadier General Mobolaji Olufunso…
Read MoreWorkers’ Day: Senator Abiru Salutes Nigerian Workers’ Resilience In Face of Economic, Social Challenges
Mariam Akinloye The Senator representing the Lagos East Senatorial District, Sen. Tokunbo Abiru, FCA, has joined numerous Nigerians in saluting the resilient and ever – dedicated Nigerian workers who are contributing in no small measures to the national developments. Abiru, who is the Chairman, Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions, in a statement in commemoration of the Workers’ Day, also said that their efforts will continually be remembered. “Today, I celebrate the resilience, dedication, and unwavering spirit of Nigerian workers in the face of challenges. Their labour…
Read MoreEasygold Charges Workers On Mental Health
Mariam Akinloye Easygold Initiative, a body promoting mental health awareness in the country, has charged Nigerian workers on the need to look after their mental health despite the pressure of day -to – day work. In a statement signed by Mr Temidayo Hassan, Founder, Easygold Initiative, in commemoration of the 2024 Workers’ Day, he enjoined workers to cultivate the habit of taking a break and going on holidays when necessary. “Today, we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and resilience of workers everywhere. Your efforts drive our society and economies forward,…
Read MoreIkorodu – Oga Development Association Stands In Solidarity With Nigerian Workers
Kunle Adelabu The Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS), the umbrella body of all clubs, societies and groups in Ikorodu, has expressed its firm solidarity with workers in Nigeria, especially those in Lagos State and particularly, workers in Ikorodu. In a statement by the IKODASS Chairman, Asiwaju Rotimi Erogbogbo, IKODASS acknowledged the dedication and commitment of the workers to the nation – building in commemoration of the Workers’ Day, today. “Happy Workers Day!” “Today, we stand in solidarity with workers across Nigeria, especially those in Lagos State, acknowledging their dedication…
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