Newly Inaugurated Ijede, Imota LCDAs’ Council Bosses Pledge Renewed Commitment

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Mariam Akinloye The newly sworn – in Chairmen of Ijede and Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDAs), Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo – Alogba and Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele respectively, have pledged renewed commitment to developments in their respective council areas. The duo were among the new chairmen of the 57 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and LCDAs that were sworn – in on Sunday, by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu, at the inauguration event held at the Sports Ground, Lagos House, Ikeja. While Hon. Gbadebo – Alogba…

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Photos: Inauguration Of Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun As Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA By Governor Babajide Sanwo – Olu

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Wale Jagun Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), the new Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) was inaugurated on Sunday along with the other 56 chairmen across the Local Government Areas (LGs) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Lagos State by the Governor, Mr Babajide Olushola Sanwo – Olu. They were inaugurated at the Sports Centre, State House, Ikeja. His inauguration after he won a landslide victory at the July 12 Local Government elections was captured in pictures.

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Inauguration: New Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA Chairman Calls For Support, Prayers

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Wale Jagun The newly inaugurated Chairman, Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), has called for support and prayers from stakeholders and generality of residents in his council. Aroyewun was among the new council Chairman of the 20 Local Government Areas (LGs) and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Lagos State, that were sworn in by Governor Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the State House, Alausa, Ikeja, on Sunday. He spoke with THE IMPACT, after his inauguration. “I return all glory to God for today, because without…

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Sanwo – Olu Inaugurates 57 Council Chairmen, Vice Chairmen

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Kunle Adelabu Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has sworn-in the newly elected chairmen and vice chairmen across the 57 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) of the State. Sanwo – Olu, who spoke at the swearing-in ceremony held at the Sports Ground, Lagos House, Ikeja, on Sunday, described the emergence of the new chairmen as a call to service and selfless leadership. He charged them on grassroots development, transparent governance and accountability to the people. Recall that all the 57 council Chairmen were elected at…

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Comrade Dawodu Temitope Takes Over As Ikorodu NUT Chairman

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Mariam Akinloye The leadership of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Ikorodu Local Government branch, has changed with Comrade Dawodu Temitope Tairu emerging as the new Branch Chairman, succeeding the immediate past Chairman, Comrade Oluwafemi Fakolade, Jpil. Comrade Dawodu will lead a new executive council that was sworn in at the Teachers House, Oga Primary School, Ikorodu, for the next four years. Other members of the newly inaugurated executives are Com. Fatai Kazeem (Deputy Chairman), Com. Mabunmi Bolarinwa (1st Vice Chairman), Comrade Fabelurin Adeniyi (2nd Vice Chairman), Com. Bakare Fatimah…

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Newly Built Accident And Emergency Unit Commissioned At General Hospital Ijede

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The newly constructed 11-bed Accident and Emergency Unit at Ijede General Hospital has been commissioned by the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Health Service Commission, Dr. Benjamin Eniayewun. The state-of-the-art facility that was formally commissioned at the weekend, is expected to enhance the hospital’s capacity to respond to medical emergencies and provide quality healthcare services to residents of Ijede and its environs. Joining the Permanent Secretary and the Medical Director/ Chief Executive Officer, Ijede General Hospital, Dr. Femi Aletan, at the commissioning were Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo-Alogba, the Executive Chairman…

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LASPA To Commence Enforcement On Indiscriminate Parking July 28

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‎ ‎The Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) will commence enforcement on the indiscriminate parking of vehicles on Lagos roads from Monday, 28th July 2025. ‎The Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Olabode Agoro, dropped the hint today, during the monthly walk for fitness exercise organised by the Office of the Head of Service for July. ‎Mr. Agoro noted that it would be better for LASPA to start the enforcement on indiscriminate parking of vehicles within the State Secretariat in Alausa and the Old Secretariat in Ikeja before extending it to…

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10-Year-Old Boluwatife Jaiye-Gbenle Wins Eko Flavour Junior Competition

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-Competition will create job opportunities, sustainable future in food sector, says Agric Commissioner A 10-year-old chef, Boluwatife Jaiye-Gbenle, has won a N3 million cash prize in the Lagos State Government culinary food cooking competition tagged Eko Flavours Junior. Jaiye-Gbenle defeated over 200 participants to become the Eko Flavours Junior Champion and Ambassador of the Lagos Food System in the competition organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems in conjunction with the Culinara Group. Oluwaseyifunmi Quassi emerged as first runner-up with a N2 million prize, while James…

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COLUMN: The Rex-o-meter By Abiodun AWOSANYA

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Leadership Beyond Praise: Sycophants taking the stage! In the early days of leadership, applause often comes easy. Supporters gather, voices rise in praise, and images flood the media. For many, it’s a moment of triumph. But for a serious leader, especially in Nigeria, it should be a time for quiet reflection and deep discernment. The greatest danger facing a new leader is not opposition or criticism, but the embrace of sycophants. That is, those who offer praise but avoid truth. These individuals don’t challenge, they flatter. They don’t inform, they…

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PHOTOS: Beautiful Wedding Ceremony Of Samiat Adekoya, Daughter Of Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Basorun’s Aide

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Mr Lookman Adekoya, the Personal Assistant to the chieftain of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), the highest decision – making body of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Asiwaju Reuben Olorunfunmi Basorun, recently gave out his daughter, Samiat Dolapo Adekoya out in marriage to Ezekiel Damilola Ogunfile. The simple but lovely marriage ceremony was held at the Caritas Events Centre, along Ibeshe Road, Ikorodu. At the wedding ceremony were Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Basorun, APC GAC chieftain, Alhaji Muba, Olootu Oshinbokunren Royal Family of Igbogbo, andHammed Olalekan Aroyewun , Chairman…

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