Kunle Adelabu -As IKODASS Chairman charges leaders, youths for greater good Representative of the ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, has called for a special recognition for Ikorodu Division area of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, while stating that he and other elected representatives will work towards achieving the status. Benson, who chaired the grand finale of the 32nd Ikorodu – Oga Day Celebration which held at the Ayangbure palace on Saturday, November 18, 2023, also assured the royal fathers and residents of Ikorodu Division which is also a federal…

Kunle Adelabu -As Resource Group presents compendium on existing new inductees His Royal Majesties, the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Engr.) Kabir Adewale Shotobi and the Ranodu of Imota, Oba Ajibade Bakare Agoro, FCA, and other 15 eminent individuals are set to be inducted into the Ikorodu Division Hall of Fame. They will be joining 66 old inductees at the Divisional Hall of Fame gallery at the Ultra – Modern Ikorodu Town Hall, Ikorodu. The Ikorodu Division Hall of Fame was established in 1983 by Ikorodu Division Resource…

Kunle Adelabu The Conference of Igbogbo Indigenes in Public Service (COIIPS) has honoured the Chairman, Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Builder Seasan Daini and other senior public officers with Excellence awards. Also honoured were Mrs Sunkanmi Oyegbola, Permanent Secretary, Office of the Head of Service; Arc. Odusanya Adebayo, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works and Alhaji Ganiu Oduntan, Deputy Director, Operations, CBN. Others were: Engr. Olugbenga Adegbite Ogunlewe, Director, Mechanical & Electrical, Public Works Corporation; Prince Dapo Ogunlewe, Deputy Director, Ministry of Lands; Com. Fakolade Oluwafemi Oluwaseun, Deputy Director, Ministry…

Kunle Adelabu The concurrence to the amendment to the Electric Power Sector Reform Act by the Senate, which was sponsored by the representative of ikorodu Federal constituency, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, has continued to generate reactions, and this time around, from the First Class traditional ruler, His Royal Majesty, (Oba) Dr. AbdulHakeem Adeoriyomi Oyebo, the Obateru of Egbin, in whose Kingdom the Egbin Thermal Station is located. The royal father has described the bill, which seeks to amend Section 77 of the Principal Act with a view to provide for…

Jare Olukotun The I – Heroes (Ikorodu Heroes) Club has felicitated the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, Oba Kabir Adewale Shotobi, and entire Ikorodu people on the occasion of the 32nd Ikorodu – Oga Day Celebrations, which started over a week ago. The celebration climax today with the grand finale at the Ayangbure palace, with social gatherings expected to take place at the lkorodu town hall and all – over the Ikorodu Kingdom. In a statement today by the club’s President, Majolagbe Olanshile, the club said it is proud to be part…

Wale Jagun The Vice President of Nigeria, Dr. Kashim Shettima, GCON; Engr. Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, mni, Governor of Borno State and Deputy Governors of Lagos and Oyo States, will be conferred with honourary awards by the University of Ibadan Muslim Graduates’ Association (UIMGA) The awards is part of the homecoming programme plans to celebrate its distinguished members, which coincides with the 75th anniversary of the university. The Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Barr.) Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, is among the royal fathers listed for the honour. In a…

Wale Jagun An experienced education development expert, Dr Saheed Oladapo Ibikunle has urged the Nigerian youths to play a pivotal role and lead the charge for nation-building. Ibikunle stated this in an address titled “the Role of Nigerian Youth in Nation Building”, delivered at the Ikorodu West Youth and Award Night, last Friday, where he underscored the critical juncture in Nigeria’s history which necessitates collective efforts to address dimensional challenges. He emphasized the need for active youth involvement in nation building and harped on the ideas and innovations crucial for…