OPINION: The Inefficiencies of Local Government in Nigeria

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By ‘Dayo Hassan The local government system in Nigeria plays a crucial role in grassroots development, delivering essential services, and ensuring effective governance at the community level. However, despite its importance, the local government structure in Nigeria has faced numerous challenges and struggles to meet the expectations of its citizens. This article aims to shed light on some of the key reasons why local government in Nigeria is not working efficiently. 1. Limited Autonomy and Centralized Control One of the major drawbacks of the Nigerian local government system is the…

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Dangote Refinery Commissioning: LASG Urges Residents To Plan Movement Around Lekki – Epe

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Mariam Akinloye -Charges LASTMA, others on effective traffic management Ahead of the proposed commissioning of the Dangote Refinery by President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, May 22, 2023, the Lagos State Government has urged residents to plan their movement in and out of the Lekki-Epe corridor between 8.00 am and 2.00 pm. A statement signed by the Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde noted that it becomes imperative for the State Government to alert the public, particularly regular road users in the Lekki-Epe zone, of the high vehicular movement that will…

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Photos: Nollywood Actor, Murphy Afolabi Buried In Ikorodu

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Wale Jagun Tears flowed on Monday as the remains of the late Nollywood actor and producer, Murphy Afolabi, was interred at Aleke – Adamo in Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria. The actor died on Sunday after he sustained injuries from a bathroom fall in his home. At the burial were Nollywood actors and other sympathisers.

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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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