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KEEP FIT LAGOS: Lagos kick-starts monthly aerobics

  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...

Sanwo-Olu's SSA on Sports' appointment yields as Lagos flags off maiden monthly Aerobics Program in December

  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. ...

MAYORESS CUP 2023: WARD E WINS

  Mayoress reiterates youth development as her administration's top priority  The atmosphere of Expressway Primary School, Ikosi, was filled with flare, glamor, suspense and jubilation as soccer lovers across the seven wards of Ikosi-isheri LCDA and beyond witnessed the fiercely contested final match of the maiden Mayoress Cup.  The ecstatic match which took place between Ward D (Orile-Ikosi) and Ward E (Orile-Ketu), went in favour of Ward E in a 1 to nil final score.  The MAYORESS of Ikosi-isheri LCDA, Princess Samiat Abolanle Bada, while presenting cash gifts to the winner (Ward E), first runner-up (Ward D) and second runner-up (Mayoress FC) teams, appreciates the teams for their doggedness and fair play.  In her address, she advised the youths to discover their talents and pursue their careers passionately. "As a government, we will not stop in supporting our dear youths and organizing programs that will enhance peaceful coexistence and unity in our communiti...