Infrastructures: AAC Chairman Laments LG, State Failure

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Kunle Adelabu -As former Minister take a swipe at Igbogbo/Bayeku Chair Comrade Michael Olasoji, the party chairman, Africa Action Congress (AAC), Ikorodu Local Government, has condemned the failure of the executive arms to discharge their primary responsibilities, especially at the Local and State Government levels. The unionist who expressed his displeasure on THE IMPACT platform at the weekend, said that he doesn’t approve of a situation where a legislator is going all out to meet the infrastructural and other demands of his constituents. Olasoji was reacting to the legislative efforts…

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Kith & Kin International College Celebrates 2023 Top JAMB Students

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Kunle Adelabu -Parents commend school impacts In a bid to encourage their top students, raise them as reference and exemplar for other students to emulate, the management of the Kith & Kin International College, organized a special treat to celebrate the excellent performance of eight of their students in the 2023 JAMB examination. The top JAMB students of Kith & Kin International School and their parents, were hosted at the Radisson Hotel, GRA, Ikeja, on Sunday, May 14, 2023. The grand reception was tagged, ‘Celebrating Excellent Performance ln JAMB 2023’.…

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Why Hon. Abbas Is Our Choice To Succeed Outgoing Speaker, Gbajabiamila – Rep. Benson

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Kunle Adelabu The representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, has explained that the majority members of the House of Representatives are in support of the choice of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the next Speaker for the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, because of his credentials. APC and the President – elect favour Abbas, who is representing Zaria Federal constituency in Kaduna State, a decision which did not go down well with some members. Rep. Benson, speaking at the flag – off of the…

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Ikorodu Federal Rep Receives IKODASS Community Builder Award

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Mariam Akinloye -Fulfils pledge to Church The quality representations of Rep. Babajimi Benson, the representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has continued to attract honours and accolades from his constituents. The performing lawmaker was honoured with the Community Builder award by the Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS), at the flag – off of the Akin Ogunlewe Crescent, on Saturday. Rep. Benson, who is the Chairman, House Committee on Defense, receiving the award from Mr Rotimi Erogbogbo, the IKODASS Chairman who was accompanied by some…

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Photos: Ikorodu Road Gridlock: Residents Groan, Trek Long Distance

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Wale Jagun The traffic gridlock on the Lagos – Ikorodu road, on Sunday, left motorists and passengers stuck, and as a result, residents were forced to trek long distances in and out of Ikorodu. Both sides of the road were blocked and vehicular movement was at a standstill as impatient motorists and commercial drivers who drove against traffic compounded the problem. LASTMA and other officers seen on the road were helpless in dealing with the situation. Our reporter who got into the traffic at Itowolo had to trek to Ogolonto…

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Akin Ogunlewe Crescent: Igbogbo/Bayeku, Asiwaju Tinubu Link Road Construction Flags – Off

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Kunle Adelabu To compliment the Igbogbo/Bayeku and Asiwaju Bola Tinubu Ways, which are currently under reconstruction, when completed, the representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, has flagged – off the construction of the Akin Ogunlewe Crescent in Igbogbo, Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria. The performing lawmaker officially flagged – off the road on Saturday, May 13, 2023. Joining Benson, who was re – elected few months ago, were His Royal Majesty, Oba (Barr.) Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, the…

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Lagos Targets 120 Farming Communities With Agric Inputs, Production Assets

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Kunle Adelabu -Beneficiaries laud support The Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture, has flagged – off the Agricultural Value Chains Support Programme, for farmers across the 20 Local Government and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the state. The Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms. Abisola Olusanya, monitored the distributions of the agriculture inputs, products and materials, to farmers and others dealing in fisheries, as part of the government’s support and means of ensuring food security in the state, at a ceremony held at the Ikorodu Local Government Secretariat on Thursday,…

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Residents Call Out Lagos Govt, Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA Authorities Over Dilapidated LG Pry School Oreta

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Kunle Adelabu -IMPACT mobilises for school’s rehabilitation-We can’t afford cost of total rehab – Igbogbo/Bayeku Council Leader Residents of Ikorodu have continued to condemn the Lagos State and the authority of the Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), over the disturbing state of the Local Government Primary School, Oreta in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria. THE IMPACT had, on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, posted pictures depicting the dilapidated state of the structures in the riverine school and the unconducive environment in which…

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Shagamu Road: Resident Lament Incompletion Months After

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Wale Jagun The most outspoken resident in Ikorodu over the ongoing rehabilitation of the Ikorodu – Shagamu Road, Mr Seun Elesho, has, again, lamented the failure of the federal government to complete the projects after the expiration of the promised date. Elseho expressed disappointment that another government would inherit what ought to have been completed within 36 months, but has been on for 86 months, yet uncompleted. The President, Ikorodu Heroes (I – Heroes), stated his positions on his Facebook and other social media platforms on Thursday, and tagged the…

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Photos: Burial Of Late Renowned Paediatrician, Dr Bolaji Ajenifuja

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Mariam Akinloye The remains of the Ikorodu – born foremost Paediatrician in African and in the globe, Dr Bolaji Ajenifuja was interred on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at his Ikorodu home. Dr Ajenifuja, who was buried in accordance with Islamic rites, was 94 years. At his interment were family members, traditional rulers who were represented by their Staff of Office, eminent personalities and associates of the late doctor. Photo credit: Fotovision

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