Ayangbure, IKODASS Chairman Welcome Govt’s Recognition For Isese Day

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Wale Jagun & Mariam Akinloye The First Permanent Vice Chairman, Lagos State Council of Oba s and Chiefs and the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, His Royal Majesty, Alaiyeluwa, Oba (Engr.) Kabir Adewale Shotobi, the Adegorushe, has welcomed the further recognition of the Isese Day by the State Government, with the declaration of a day as public holiday for its commemoration. Oba Shotobi also called for more support for the traditional practitioners who, according to him, are the custodians of culture and traditions, just like the government is doing for other religions.…

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Just In: Former Council Chairman, Hon. Adeola Jokomba Replaces Odesanya As State APC Scribe

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Kunle Adelabu Former Chairman, Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Adeola Muhydeen Jokomba, was on Sunday confirmed as the Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State. He replaced his kinsman from Ikorodu and former lawmaker Hon. Olanrewaju Sunmi Odesanya, who was appointed as a Special Adviser, DAWN Commission & South West Integration. THE IMPACT gathered that Jokomba’s appointment was confirmed by the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), the highest decision making body of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the State. After serving as a Council…

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Oloja – Elect, Prince Abiola Olojo – Kosoko Now ‘Apesin Eyo Oniko’

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Kunle Adelabu Prince Abiola Olojo – Kosoko, the Oloja elect of Lagos, today honoured with title of the ‘Apesin Eyo Oniko’ (the one everyone gathered to worship). Chieftains of the Eyo Oniko group bestowed the honour when the group paid homage to the King Kosoko palace on Sunday, in commemoration of the 2023 Isese Day. Details soon …

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Ijede LCDA Chairman, Gbadebo- Alogba Felicitates Traditional Worshippers In Ijede Kingdom

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Mariam Akinloye The Executive Chairman of Ijede LCDA, Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo-Alogba, has felicitated with the traditionalists in Ijede kingdom, on the celebration of this year’s Isese Day. Hon. Gbadebo – Alogba, in a statement released today and signed by her Chief Press Secretary, Mrs Nurat Temitope Durojaiye, said that day is designed to showcase the rich cultural heritage of the Yorubas. She charged on the importance of preserving the culture and tradition of the race. “The Isese Day is an annual event marked to project the rich culture and age-long…

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Knighthood: Prominent Youth Leader In Ikorodu Congratulates Former Deputy Governor, Abiodun Ogunleye

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Wale Jagun The former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Prince Abiodun Ogunleye has been congratulated on his conferment as a Knight of John Wesley (KJW), Methodist Church of Nigeria, by a prominent youth in Ikorodu and founder of the Real Initiatives, Mr Abolaji Oluwaseun Elesho. He described the award as a well – deserved honour for the political leader who is strong member of the Patriarch Bolaji Cathedral Methodist Church, Ita – Elewa, Ikorodu. Ogunleye, who is also a chieftain of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), the highest decision making…

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Lagos Trains Artisans, Craftsmen

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Wale Jagun As part of strategic moves to bridge the skill gap in the housing sector, Lagos State is set to commence a comprehensive training project targeted at Artisans and Craftsmen in the sector. The skill acquisition programme which is tagged: “Master Craftsman Training Programme”, which commenced Saturday, August 19th, 2023 in Alimosho and Ikorodu LGAs, is designed to enable residents, mainly youths in the construction trades, to update their skills and acquire other competencies that will make them more employable and improve their economic well-being. Speaking on the programme,…

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Isese Day: Council Chairman Urges Traditional Rulers, Practitioners To Pray For Stability, Peace

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Kunle Adelabu The Executive Chairman of Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Otunba (Hon.) Sulaimon Olanrewaju Kazeem, FCA, FCTI, has felicitated the traditional rulers in Yorubaland, Lagos State and Ikorodu Division in particular, on this year’s Isese Day Celebration. Hon. Sulaimon, who is Otunba of Agboyi Ketu, urged traditional practitioners to use the occasion of the celebration to pray for stability and peace in the country. August 20 every year is dedicated for the celebration. The Council Chairman identified with the traditional practitioners in a statement signed and released…

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Ikorodu Leaders Working Towards Getting More Appointments For Division, Otunba Lawson, Party Chair Assured

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Kunle Adelabu Otunba Adebayo Lawson, the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ikorodu West LGA, has assured party members and residents of Ikorodu division, that more political appointments will be allocated to the division. The APC Chairman gave the assurance while speaking with THE IMPACT, at the Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area (LCDA) Secretariat, while also urging residents to be patient with the political leaders in addressing the alleged marginalization of the Division, by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu. He also commended President…

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Isese Day 2023: Lagos Declares Monday Work – Free Day

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Wale Jagun To commemorate the year 2023 Isese Day, the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared Monday August 21st as Work Free Day for all Public Servants in the State. The Isese Day, has been set aside in Lagos to celebrate the indigenous Yoruba culture and traditions as well as the preservation of the Yoruba heritage. According to a circular issued by the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, this Year’s Isese Day celebration will hold on Sunday, 20th August, 2023. He stated further that the…

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Ikorodu Town Hall Board Organies Summer ICT Boot Camp

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Mariam Akinloye The Ikorodu Town Hall Management Board, has put in place a comprehensive summer ICT Boot Camp for students in Ikorodu Division. The programme, which was packaged to engage students between the 12 and 16 years old, was designed to provide essential skills for computer literacy among the youths. According to the organisers, the training would run for three weeks, and would kick – off on Monday, August 21, 2023, at the Oteju ICT Hub of the Alogba E – Library & Research Centre, Ikorodu Ultra – Modern Town…

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