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  MAYORESS OF IKOSI-ISHERI LCDA CELEBRATES SENATOR ADETOKUNBO MUKHAIL ABIRU AT 60 Dear Distinguished Senator Abiru, Warm greetings to you on your 60th birthday! This milestone not only celebrates your longevity but also honors the incredible contributions you've made to Lagos-East Senatorial District, Lagos State, and our dear country, Nigeria.  As a Distinguished Senator representing Lagos-East District, Chairman Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions, and also Chairman, Southern Senators Forum, your leadership, dedication, and unwavering commitment to public service have inspired countless individuals and significantly impacted our country's trajectory. Your journey, both in the private and public sector has been marked by integrity, vision, and a relentless pursuit of justice. Throughout your career, you have championed causes that resonate with the values of fairness, equality, and progress. Your legislative achievements, advocacy for socia...

  In a bid to foster unity and spiritual reflection within the Local Council Development Area during the holy month of Ramadan, the esteemed Mayoress of Ikosi-isheri LCDA, Princess Samiat Abolanle Bada, graciously hosted a Ramadan Tafsir session. The event, held at Senator Adebayo Osinowo hall, at the council secretariat, brought together a diverse gathering of residents, political and community leaders. The Ramadan Tafsir, a traditional Islamic practice involving the interpretation and explanation of the Quran, served as a platform for attendees to deepen their understanding of the sacred text and its relevance to contemporary life. The annual Tafsir program was anchored by the League of Imams and Alfas in Ikosi-isheri LCDA.  Princess Samiat Bada (MAYORESS), known for her commitment to promoting religious harmony and cultural diversity, welcomed guests with warm hospitality, emphasizing the importance of unity and mutual respect among people of different backgrounds.  Th...

  Sequel to the inauguration made on Sunday 10th March, 2024 at the State Management Meeting of National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) held at Agboyi Ketu LCDA, four persons were inaugurated as members of the Electoral Committee.  The four committee members that was inaugurated by the state Legal Adviser, Comrade Akinyemi Rafiat Omolola Esq. are: Comrade Saliu Adekunle represented Lagos East, Comrade Onifade Sodiq for Lagos Central and Comrade Kuku Mutiu for the Lagos West Senator District, while Mr. Olukosi Julius was the representative from the Ministry of Youth and Social Development.  The committee is saddled with the responsibility to organize the election of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, Lagos State Chapter as their tenure in office is winding up. In line with the constitutional provision of NYCN of 2018 as amended, the committee members are empowered to choose their chairman and Secretary which was done at the first meeting of the committee held on wedne...

On Wednesday, 54 Senators from the 17 Southern states unanimously elected Senator Adetokunbo Abiru as their Chairman. Six other Executives were also elected to steer the affairs of the Southern Senators Forum .  The immediate past Chairman of the Forum, who is also the Leader of the 10th Senate, Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele(Ekiti Central), in his remarks said:" The new Chairman as unanimously agreed by Southern Senators is Senator Adetokunbo Abiru ( APC Lagos East) , Vice Chairman, Senator Victor Umeh ( Labour Party , Anambra Central) , Secretary , Senator Mpigi Barinada ( PDP Rivers South East) , Publicity Secretary, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong ( APC Cross River North ) and Treasurer , Senator Kenneth Eze ( APC Ebonyi Central).  Distinguished Senator Adetokunbo Mukhail Abiru, FCA, Chairman, Senate committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions,  is an accomplished economist and accountant, with a stellar  career in banking, ultimately reaching...

 Merriment and praises fill the atmosphere as the Mayoress of Ikosi-isheri LCDA, Princess Samiat Abolanle Bada, handed over 6 car keys to beneficiaries at the council secretariat, on Monday. The Ikosi-isheri League of Imams, CAN (Christian Association of Nigeria), Iyaloja of Ikosi-isheri LCDA, CDC (Community Development Committee), Revenue Chairman, and Ikosi-isheri Media Team, were elated as they got their respective keys from the Mayoress. In her remarks, the Mayoress described the gesture as one of the ways of appreciating community stakeholders and her staff. "Our religious stakeholders, the CDC, and Iyaloja have been very supportive of our administration and they played major roles in upholding peace in our communities. Likewise, the Revenue and Media team, are instrumental to the actualization of our programs", she explained. The beneficiaries described Mayoress as a hardworking council chairman who values the residents while they commend her giant strides in infrastruc...

  The newly inaugurated Chairman of Shukura Yam Sellers Association, Mile 12 International Market, Alhaji Dandama Yabo, expressed happiness on his assumption of office as he described it as an opportunity to serve, while he promised to bring monumental developments to the market.  Debunking the rumors in some corners that he was imposed as a Chairman, he said in Hausa: "I was called upon by the people to lead them as the Chairman. All executives, market men and women and community members are happy with my emergence and they gave their full support. Local government owns the land and they organized election and inaugurated us. No one imposed me." "This role is an opportunity to serve, and I can assure you, it is what I have been doing before now. When I was the Chairman, Caretaker Committee of this same association, there's a section of the market called 'Wasa-Wasa' market. I refurbished the market, constructed drainages, fixed lights and created parking spac...

  In a significant development within the political landscape of Ikosi Isheri Local Council Development Area, the incumbent Executive Chairman, Princess Samiat Abolanle Bada, popularly called MAYORESS, has garnered widespread support for a second term. This endorsement comes from various key stakeholders, including the legislators, executives, party executives, and the vibrant youth population. On Monday, the seven members of the local legislative body under the leadership of Rt. Hon. Yinusa Salami, thrown their weight behind the chairman's bid for a second term. A motion for  endorsement was moved by the Majority Leader and Councilor representing Ward E, Hon. Gbadegoke Adekoya; this was seconded by the Ward A Councilor, Hon. Folashade Akinpelu, and it was unanimously adopted by the legislators. The Legislators highlighted the Mayoress effective collaboration in fostering a harmonious working relationship and commended her developmental initiatives.  In the same vein, mem...