Photos: IKODASS Holds 2 – Day Retreat For Excos

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Kunle Adelabu For two days, the Chairman and other executives of the Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS) converged at the Harmony Castle Hotel, Gbasemo, Ikorodu for a retreat. At the retreat that took place Friday, May 5 and Saturday, May 6, 2023, the newly inaugurated executives led by Mr Rotimi Erogbogbo, charted ways forward for the socio – cultural and developmental organisation and Ikorodu Kingdom. Resource persons – Sir (Otunba) Ayodele Elesho, the Agbaakin of Ikorodu Kingdom, Otunba Ganiyu Abiru, Executive Secretary, Ikorodu Division Peace Initiative Limited/GTE, Mr Akinpelu…

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Inauguration: Ijebu Obas In Lagos Charge Residents On Support For Tinubu, Sanwo – Olu’s Administrations

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Kunle Adelabu Royal fathers of Ijebu extraction in Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, have charged Nigerians on the need to support the incoming administrations of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as President of Nigeria and Mr Babajide Olushola Sanwo – Olu as the re – elected Governor of Lagos State. Tinubu and Sanwo – Olu are set to be inaugurated as the President and Governor respectively on May 29, 2023, following their electoral victories in the General Elections earlier this year. The revered royal fathers spoke at the monthly meeting of the…

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We Are Forging Unity Amongst Ourselves, Progress For Lagos, Nigeria – Ijebu Obas

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Mariam Akinloye The Ijebu Obas in Lagos State, have stated that their association is to forge a common front amongst themselves and assist in bringing about developments in their respective domains, Lagos state and Nigeria at large. The royal fathers from Ikorodu, Ibeju-Lekki, Epe, and other parts of the state, who were hosted by His Royal Majesty, Alaiyeluwa (Oba) Engr. Kabir Adewale Shotobi, the Ayangbure of Ikorodu and the Chairman of the group during the week, spoke on the significance of the forum with journalists. Revered royal fathers who said…

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Erelu Ota Play Will Revive Ikorodu’s Culture, Promote Tourism – Residents

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Kunle Adelabu minent personaElities and guests that attended the staging of ‘Heroine of Erelu Ota’ stage play, have stated that the initiative will further promote the efforts to promote culture and tradition of Ikorodu and help develop its tourism potentials. This was the position of guests at the premier of the play at the Arch. Olutusen Onafowokan Main Auditorium of the Ikorodu Ultra – Modern Town Hall, Ikorodu on Monday, April 1, 2023. The play, which was written by Prince Waliu Adeyeri, the Creative Director, D’Bard Creative Media, showcased the…

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Afro – Caribbean Chamber Of Culture & Tourism Sends Royal Felicitation To Oloja – Elect, Abiola Kosoko

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Kunle Adelabu The Afro-Caribbean Chamber of Culture and Tourism (ACCCAT), has sent a royal birthday message to the Oloja of Lagos – elect and Chief Executive Officer, Origin Zoo & Museum, Prince Abiola Olojo – Kosoko, on his birthday. The group celebrated the foremost tourism developer for his efforts in preserving cultural heritage. In a statement signed today by Honourable Quadri-adu Shakir Kehinde. CMC, FMC, MITPN, Head, Culture and Tourism African Union ECOSOCC Nigeria and President, Afro-Caribbean Chamber of Culture and Tourism (ACCCAT), the groups wished Prince Kosoko, a warm…

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INTERVIEW: Oriwu Club Has Surpassed Founding Fathers’ Dream – Prince Bode Ogunleye

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Prince Olabode Sunday Ogunleye is a Chartered Accountant and Philanthropist extraordinare. He is also a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. Ogunleye, who is a Prince of Ikorodu Kingdom, is also a former Chairman, Governing Council of Lagos State Market Development Board (LSMDB), past President, Oriwu Club (No.1 member), past Chairman, Ikorodu Resource Development Group (IDRDG) and the first Chairman, Ikorodu Town Hall Management Committee. He is a chieftain and the Baba Asato of The African Bethel Cathedral Church, Ikorodu. He has served in many…

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Ogunlewe Laments Lack Of Computer Education In Primary Schools, Enrollment Of Ikorodu Pupils Into Model Colleges

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Kunle Adelabu A former Minister for Works and Chairman, Ikorodu Division Resource Development Group (IDRDG), Sen. (Otunba) Dr. Adeseye Kingsley Ogunlewe, has expressed his concern over the lack of computer education in primary schools and the percentage of Ikorodu sons and daughters been admitted into unity and model colleges. Ogunlewe also raised alarm over the number of students being admitted into various higher institutions annually from Ikorodu, out of the number that sits for JAMB every year. The IDRDG Chairman,, who also doubles as the Chairman, Ikorodu Ultra – Model…

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Lagos Partners Police To Rehabilitate 25 Barracks

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Wale Jagun The Lagos State Government has initiated a partnership with the Nigeria Police Force to remodel and regenerate 25 barracks belonging to the Nigeria Police Force across Lagos State. The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Housing, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka disclosed this on Wednesday during a press conference held at Nigeria Police Command, Ikeja, Lagos. Mrs. Benson-Awoyinka averred that the officials of the Nigeria Police Force across the nation and their families deserve better habitation and befitting model infrastructure amenities at the barracks to enhance their service…

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Benson, Elesho, Erogbogbo Felicitate Dabiri – Erewa On Reappointment As NiDCOM Chair

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Wale Jagun The representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, and Chairman, House Committee on Defense, Rep. Babajimin Benson, has felicitated his predecessor, Alhaja (Hon.) Dr. Abike Dabiri – Erewa, OON, on her reappointment by President Muhammadu Buhari, as the Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM). Her reappointment was announced on Tuesday. Also congratulating the former lawmaker and ace broadcaster, are the Agbaakin of Ikorodu Kingdom, Sir (Otunba) Ayodele Elesho, KJW, and Chairman, Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS), Mr Rotimi Akeem Erogbogbo. “I felicitate a daughter of the soil and…

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Lagos Inaugurates Committee For Sanwo – Olu’s Second Term

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Mariam Akinloye The Lagos State Government says it has inaugurated a 22-member inauguration committee for the swearing-in ceremony of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and the deputy, Dr Kadri Hamzat. In a statement by the Honourable Commissioner for lnformation & Strategy, and the Chairman, Publicity for the inauguration, Gbenga Omotoso, the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr. Tayo Ayinde, is Chairman of the Committee, while a former Commissioner for Education in Lagos State, Mrs. Saidat Olayinka Oladunjoye, is the Vice-Chairman. Members of the committee, according to the statement, are Kolade Alabi;…

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