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Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, of the Lagos East Senatorial District, has distributed over 8,500 food packs to his constituents for the Christmas and New Year celebrations. These packs, containing rice, beans, and garri, were simultaneously distributed across the 16 Local Governments/Local Council Development Areas of the Senatorial District. The initiative targeted vulnerable groups within the district, including widows, individuals with physical disabilities, unemployed youths, women, and the elderly. Additionally, trade associations, youth organisations, religious bodies, party members, leaders, and traditional rulers were among other beneficiaries. To ensure wider and more inclusive reach, individuals shortlisted from online nominations also received these packs. This approach aimed to support more residents, especially young people in need, during the festive season. Beneficiaries from various collection centres in Ikorodu, Kosofe, Somolu, Epe, and Ibeju-Lekki expressed th...

  In recognition of her quality leadership and various staff welfare programs, the Mayoress of Ikosi-isheri LCDA, Princess Samiat Abolanle Bada, was honored with an award of excellence by the council's NULGE (National Union of Local Government Employees). While presenting her the award, the NULGE Chairman, Comrade Alimi Kabir, appreciates the Executive Chairman for impacting the community with her laudable initiatives and improving the welfare of Ikosi-isheri workers. "Ma, on behalf of the Management, NULGE executives and all staff of Ikosi-isheri LCDA, we honor you as the most supportive and the best Council Chairman", declared Comrade Alimi. Princess Samiat Bada, appreciates the workers for the award and assured them of more support. "The conducive working environment - Babajide Sanwo-Olu Administrative Office Complex, Staff Bus, financial bonuses, among others, are some of our staff welfare packages. However, some of your requests are what we have in stock for you...

  Ajelogo/Akanimodo area of Agboyi-ketu LCDA was filled with various dignitaries in Lagos political circle as the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, commissioned Greenwich Gardens, a landmark achievement of Mayor Dele Osinowo. Sanwo-Olu commends Mayor Dele for the initiative "Housing is a fundamental need, and I'm proud to inaugurate Greenwich Gardens, adding 101 units to Agboyi-ketu. "Greenwich Gardens stands as a testament to our pledge to create livable communities in Lagos. I give kudos to Mayor Dele Osinowo and Agboyi-ketu LCDA for pioneering this remarkable housing project, setting a new standard for grassroots development", said Mr. Sanwo-Olu. Governor urged other LG/LCDA Chairmen to emulate Agboyi-ketu boss "I'm calling on other Local Governments and Local Council Development Areas Chairmen to emulate what Mayor Dele has done. If at the local level, we are building one hundred to five hundred units, and we are doing a ...

  By Olusola Oniyelu I finished my Youth Service in Feb. 2005. I was given a letter of recommendation from where I served in Jos (Vitafoam Nig. Plc). I was scheduled for an interview at their Head Office in Oba Akran, Lagos. I was to resume in their Kano Branch as Maintenance Engineer but religious crisis happened around that time. They had to shut down the Site to forestall collateral damages. Hence, I had to officially be flung to the ocean of "labour market". My first bite of "Nigeria Happened to You". Fast forward to 2007. I had switched to full computer engineering. I cloned Computer systems for people and repaired same in the popular Computer Village in Ikeja, Lagos. I just dey hustle anyhow to make ends meet. I always trekked from Opebi, where I was staying with the Owolabi's (May God bless that family for me) to Egbon Ojo's Office in Computer Village where I normally perch with my flash drive tied to my neck as symbol of a computer guy. It's in t...

  Calls Zulum 'Hope Renewed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday in Maiduguri commissioned a fleet of 107 gas and electric-powered buses as well as taxis at  Governor Babagana Umara Zulum’s metro transport scheme program.  The scheme, in its second phase, is one of the efforts of Governor Babagana Zulum to cushion effects of fuel subsidy withdrawal. The commissioning ceremony took place around the Shehu of Borno’s Palace.  President Tinubu was in Maiduguri for this year’s Chief of Army Staff Annual Conference, but he took time to commission Zulum’s vehicles, after paying homage to the Shehu, Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai Al-Amin El-kanemi. In his remark at the commissioning, Zulum said: “Mr President, after you announced the subsidy removal and your consequent directive to governors to provide immediate palliative, in Borno State we decided to invest massively in a mass transit scheme. ”Each of the 107 vehicles was converted to use electricity and gas to enable the use o...

  The Home Office of the British government has announced a change in UK visitor visa policy which would allow standard visitors to work in the country. The announcement was made on Thursday.  An approval must be taken along with the visit visa in this regard. Commenting on this matter, Barrister Shubhagat Dey, managing partner of Lexpert Solicitors LLP in London, said that the Home Office has removed the previous obstacles to work on a visit visa. Family visitors, holiday tourists can work while traveling.  In the past, the Islamic scholars who used to go to the UK to deliver speeches in Islamic programs, could not legally accept any money for the visit visa. They will be allowed to receive money from now on. A lawyer can also come on a visit visa and provide various services under the revised rules, said the lawyer. Around 40 million visitors visit the UK each year. The standard visitor visa allows a person to visit the UK for up to six months. A £100 fee is required f...

  In line with the T.H.E.M.E.S.+ agenda of the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Sports, Mr. Damilare Orimoloye, in conjunction with Lagos State Sports commission, flagged off a monthly aerobic program ( Keep Fit Lagos ) on Saturday. The event, which took place at Mobolaji Johnson Sports Arena, is a lofty initiative aimed at engaging Lagos youths in sports and recreation. Various youths and dignitaries who participated in the aerobics appreciated it as one of a kind activity that would help improve the health, fitness and mental well-being of Lagosians. Some of the dignitaries that graced the event are: Hon Abiodun OREKOYA (State Assembly Chairman Committee on Youth and Social Development), Honourable Mobolaji Ogunlende RAK (Commissioner, Ministry of Youth and Social Development), Hon. Oluwatoyin Gafaar Bolowotan (Director General, Lagos State Sports Commission) Others are Ogboni Fouad Oki (Chairman, Lagos State...

  Hundreds of dignitaries across the country shower encomiums on the Senator representing Lagos-East Senatorial District, Senator Adetokunbo Mukhail Abiru as over 100 Alumni who had undergone Tech Talent and Data Science training at Senator Abiru Innovation Lab (SAIL) got paid AI Jobs in partnership with Awarri AI. Awarri is a global technology AI/Robotics leader in data gathering to model creation and AI application development. The firm which has chosen the SAIL Innovation Lab in Ikorodu as a launchpad to several locations in Nigeria and Africa, also partnered with the SAIL Innovation Lab for continuous talent sourcing for the emerging multi-billion dollar AI industry that is expected to shape all spheres of life in a few years from now. The event, graced by the Honorable Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, unfolded at the SAIL Innovation Lab located at 1 Muba Abiru Street, Ipakodo, Ebute Ikorodu, Lagos, on wednesday. The Hon. Minister ...

  After series of community stakeholders meeting towards achieving an all-inclusive Year 2024 budget, Ikosi-Isheri Local Council Development Area held a 2-day Budget Retreat at Osmak Hotel & Suites, Ibadan, Oyo State.  The budget retreat, tagged: Budget of Optimization for Sustainable Development  was aimed at deliberating on fiscal strategies, financial priorities, and resource allocation for the upcoming fiscal year. It brought together Executive members, members of the Legislative arm, Management, department heads, finance and revenue officials.  At the program, stakeholders involved were able to assess the current financial landscape, identify challenges, and chart a comprehensive financial roadmap that aligns with the community's needs and aspirations. "This gathering marks a significant milestone in our commitment to charting a course for the growth and development of our community. As we convene to deliberate on the allocation of resources for the upcomin...

  The recently appointed Senior Special Assistant to Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu on Sports, Mr. Damilare Orimoloye, has hit the ground running with a maiden edition of 'Monthly Aerobics Program'.  The laudable event, which would be flagged off at Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, (formerly known as Onikan Stadium) on Saturday, 9th December 2023, was organized in collaboration with the Lagos State Sports Commission.  Mr. Damilare said in his remarks: "I am excited as we prepare to launch this monthly aerobic initiative tagged 'KEEP FIT LAGOS'. This is just the first of many programs to come for youths engagement in sports". He stated some of the benefits of the program as youth empowerment, improving mental well-being and health enhancement.  "The program aims to provide mental and physical health among Lagosians. It aligns with the T.H.E.M.E.S+ vision and agenda of the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu", said Orimoloye. ...

  The Lagos State Court of Appeal, on wednesday, affirmed the judgment of the tribunal confirming the election of Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Obafemi Hamzat as the Governor and the Deputy Governor of Lagos State. The appellate Court dismissed the appeal of Labour Party/Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour and PDP/Abdulazeez Adediran Jandor for incompetency and lack of merit. The court in a unanimous decision delivered by the three-member panel: Justic Yargata Nimpa, Justice Samuel Bola and Justice Paul Bassey dismissed the grounds of appeal raised by Adediran, popularly known as Jandor. Proxyscribes recalls that the tribunal had earlier upheld the victory of Sanwo-Olu as the elected Governor of Lagos, in the March 11 election.  The justices held: “Even though they were all pre-election matters, the appellants (PDP and Adeniran) still failed to prove them. The appellants came empty-handed and left empty-handed. They merely enjoyed their day in court. Their petition is dismissed.”

  In a bid to sustaining public discourse on its yearly budget, Ikosi-Isheri Local Council Development Area, under the leadership of Princess Samiat Abolanle Bada, convened an engagement with stakeholders on the preparation of its year 2024 budget.  The forum, held on wednesday at Senator Adebayo Osinowo hall in the LCDA Secretariat, aimed to involve various stakeholders in the decision-making process regarding the allocation of resources and priorities for the upcoming fiscal year.  While addressing the gathering, the Executive Chairman of the LCDA, Mayoress Samiat Abolanle Bada, recounted the series of projects and activities ranging from Sports and youth development, Healthcare, Roads and Infrastructure, social welfare and tourism, to interventions in education, carried out by her administration so far.  Later, she stressed on the essence of the gathering and emphasized further, the role of stakeholders in the budgeting process.  "Few days ago, this kind...