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Home Poultry Empowerment: Senator Tokunbo Abiru Facilitated With NALDA

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Edited By Araba, Olawale Enifenilanfe   Over 100 Constituents who were shortlisted for the “National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) Home Growing Poultry Empowerment Scheme”,  facilitated by Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, on Sunday, November 26, 2023 in Ikorodu, received fully vaccinated Chickens, feeds, and cages to kickstart their poultry businesses.  The aspiring entrepreneurs numbering over 100 were also trained by experts on how to nurture birds, reduce mortality and make it big in the poultry business. NALDA's mandate is to develop rural communities through agriculture and to make agriculture a sustainable business and means of wealth creation for the country. This initiative falls under the Facilitations/Empowerment pillar of the legislative agenda of the Senator. Like other programmes of the Senator, the Home Growing Poultry Scheme is expected to provide succour to beneficiaries during this challenging period. Mandate of developing rural co...

​2023 Awardees Thanksgiving: Prince Abiodun Ogunleye Rejoiced With Families @83

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By Araba, Olawale Enifenilanfe: Methodist Church Nigeria, Ikorodu Diocese had the 18th Conference Knighthood Awardees Thanksgiving & Fundraising For The “Church Hall Project” today, Sunday, November 26th, 2023 at Patriarch Bolaji Cathedral, Ikorodu Circuit, 1/3 Ladega Street, Ita-Elena, Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria to recognize the great believers and good participation of Ikorodu Division in the Church Hall Projects. The Governor Advisory Council Member, former Lagos State Deputy Governor, and All Progressives Congress (APC) Ikorodu Division Superior Party Chieftain, Sir Prince Abiodun Ogunleye, FCA, KJW among the 2023 Conference Awardees attract a Governor Advisory Council member, former Lagos East Senatorial District, and APC Party Chieftain, Igbogbo axis, Distinguished “Prince” Adeseye Ogunlewe; The former Chairman of Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Adeola Jokomba; Ikorodu Division APC Party Chairman, Otunba Tijani Jimoh Olasunkanmi; APC Party Chairma...

​Hall Of Fame 2023: IDRDG Celebrate Indigenous Legacy’s Achievements.

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By Araba, Olawale Enifenilanfe: The Ikorodu Division Resource Development Group (IDRDG) had the seventh (7th) Edition of The Prestigious Ikorodu Division Hall of Fame on Thursday, November 23rd, 2023 at Ikorodu Ultra-Modern Town Hall, Olubi Street, Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria to lunch compendium of inductees and induction/admission into Ikorodu Hall of Fame. This was done to reveal the eminent individuals’ impacts on the world-famous Ikorodu indigenes, who have historically participated tremendously in promoting their heritage ‘’Ikorodu Division’,’ and to celebrate their extraordinary achievements for the upcoming indigenous products to emulate. The Chairman, Ikorodu Division Resource Development Group (IDRDG), Senator Adeseye Ogunlewe and members launched Inductees & Induction/Admission into the 7th Edition of Ikorodu Division Hall of Fame. A series of dignitaries were present to witness the 2023 Set of achievers, while some classic sets of notabilities were awarded for their le...

Abiru Innovation Lab Synergies For Nation Build Through Artificial Intelligence.

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​ By Araba, Olawale Enifenilanfe:  The Lagos East Senatorial District Legislator, Distinguished Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru synergies through Abiru Innovation Lab in partnership with Awarri AI & Robotic Enabler, and the Federal Ministry of Communication & Digital Economy to build young people's capacity in Lagos, starting from his heritage “Ikorodu” via Artificial Intelligence (AI). This programme was held today, Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023 at the “Abiru Innovation Lab” located at No. One (1) Muba Abiru Street, Ipakodo/Ebute, Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria.  During an interview with Senator Abiru, he said; the idea of using AI is as a result of giving back to his community. Says, “I have been operating on Information Technology banking system since three decades (30 years) ago, and as an Information Technology, and Innovative personnel, “I thought to impact the young ones through Artificial Intelligence (AI) partnership with Awarri AI, and The Federal Ministry o...

​The 32nd IkoroduOGA Festival: Prince Okematti Azeez Congratulate The Prominent Personalities

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Edited By Araba, Olawale Enifenilanfe The 32nd edition of the IkoroduOga grand finale was actualised on Saturday, November 18th, 2023, where a series of dignitaries were present to represent, promote, and unite for the progress of their heritage.   The Founder and convener, of Team Feyiponmileoluwa Positive Thinkers Initiative, Ikodass Executive Council Member, and Presentative of the Prosper Clique of Ikorodu, Hon. “Prince” Okematti Azeez Adebola Abioro extend his congratulatory message to “The Permanent Vice Chairman, Lagos State Council of Obas”, His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdulkabir Adewale Shotobi, The Ayangbure of Ikorodu Kingdom; Ikodass Chairman, Asiwaju Rotimi Akeem Erogbogbo, and his esteemed Executive members.  He said, “I extend my heartfelt congratulations to each and everyone who participated towards the success of the 32nd IkoroduOga grand finale”.   Our dedication to preserving and celebrating the rich cultural heritage of Ikorodu is truly commendabl...

The 32nd IkoroduOga Grand Finale Project & Organise Ikorodu Division For Greater Achievement

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By Araba, Olawale Enifenilanfe IkoroduOga Development Association (Ikodass) had the 32nd edition of IkoroduOga grand finale today, Saturday, November 18th, 2023 at the Ayangbure of Ikorodu’s Palace to organise the Royal club associates, and all social clubs to celebrate, unite and unify the day for global tourists attraction. A series of dignitaries present to celebrate the IkoroduOga festival, among the dignitaries are; The Tobalase Club of Ikorodu Kingdom pioneered persons, Iyalode Olufunke Owoyel; Otun Iyaolode, Ashabi Olukotun; Eta Iyaolode, Yetunde Showemimo; Secretary, Abiola Oyewunmi; PRO, Akinwamide Olufunke; Treasurer, Bukola Arikawe; Financial Secretary, Adenike Ademoye.  The Unique Sister’s Club of Ikorodu, and so much more. In an interview with a member of The Unique Sister’s Club of Ikorodu, Mrs Badmus Abeo-Okin, said; the Unique Sister’s Club has been in existence since less than a couple of years ago, and their vision is to focus on humanitarian services to impact th...

​The 32nd IkoroduOga Grand Finale Project & Organise Ikorodu Division For Greater Achievement.

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By Araba, Olawale Enifenilanfe IkoroduOga Development Association (Ikodass) had the 32nd edition of IkoroduOga grand finale today, Saturday, November 18th, 2023 at the Ayangbure of Ikorodu’s Palace to organise the Royal club associates to celebrate and unify the day for tourists attraction. A series of dignitaries present to celebrate the IkoroduOga festival, among the dignitaries are; The Tobalase Club of Ikorodu Kingdom, The Unique Sister’s Club of Ikorodu, and so much more. In an interview with a member of The Unique Sister’s Club of Ikorodu, Mrs Badmus Abeo-Okin, said; the Unique Sister’s Club has been in existence since less than a couple of years ago, and their vision is to focus on humanitarian services to impact the primary lives of the children.  With her, is the “PRO of Unique Sister’s Club of Ikorodu”, Mrs Banjoko Mosurat and their club member, Mrs Afolashade Olabode All Ikorodu political office holders, Lagos East Senatorial District Legislator, Distinguished Senator Mu...

32nd IkoroduOga Market Day Celebration Engaged Series Of Market Chieftains Across Nigeria.

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By Araba, Olawale Enifenilanfe: The 32nd IkoroduOga Market Day attracted a series of marketeers across Nigeria at the Ayangbure palace today, Thursday, November 16th, 2023 with the presence of His Royal Majesty, Oba Kabiru Adewale Shotobi & Olori Abosede Shotobi, The High Chiefs, Chiefs, Baales, Apenas, Erelus, Oluwo, Osugbos, Princesses & Princes, Oloris, Committee of friends Olori Oba including the Ikodass Chairman, Engr Rotimi Erogbogbo, Ikodass Executive Excos, and so on. During the presentation of gifts by the association of marketeers and the market chieftain officers to His Royal Majesty, Oba Kabiru Adewale Shotobi, The Adegorunshen V. The Ìyál'ọ́jà-General of Nigeria, Chief Mrs Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, first daughter of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (FRN), duly represented by Ìyál'ọ́jà    Eti-Osa East, Chief Mrs Idayat Oladejo & her Assistant, Ìyál'ọ́jà Brown Oshodi, Chief Mrs Aduola Brown to appreciate His Royal Majesty for his hospitality. The CEO of “Bu...

Reps. Jimi Benson sponsored an act to amend the Electric Power Sector Reform Act.

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​ The Senate of the National Assembly concurred to the bill Reps. Babajimi Adegoke Benson sponsored for an act to amend the Electric Power Sector Reform Act, and to address the concerns of host communities and for related matters.  When assented to by the President, host communities, particularly the communities around the Egbin Thermal Power Station in Ikorodu Federal Constituency, will get 5% of the actual annual operating expenditure for the preceding financial year from the various Power Generating Companies in Nigeria (GENCOs) operating within their community.   These funds will be channelled to the development of those communities and ameliorating impact of the activities of these GENCOs.  This is a milestone for the communities to be able to glean the full benefits of hosting the GENCOs. It will also guide GENCOs in providing targeted developmental projects that will impact on the lives of the people in Ikorodu division, their host communities. Hon. Jimi Benson the...

Norwegian council banks on Tinubu’s reforms to boost trade

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(c)  Lucas Ajanaku Atrade group, Norwegian Seafood Council, yesterday in Lagos expressed hope that ongoing economic reforms by  President Bola Tinubu  would improve trade between the two countries. Speaking on the sideline of the visit of the Council to Oyingbo Stockfish Market, in Lagos Mainland, Director, Africa, Norwegian Seafood Council, Trond Kostveit, said the initial campaign of the Council was directed at ensuring that the Federal Government delisted stock fish and fish heads from the list of items shut out from accessing foreign exchange (forex) from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN’s) official window, adding that now that it has been delisted with the reform of President Tinubu, it is hoped that there will be enough forex in the long run for business people to thrive. “We were working to get stock fish delisted in the hope of getting access to forex to make it cheaper for Nigerian consumers. That would have brought down the price of stock fish but unfortunately ...