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Lagos Business School Don, Prof. Olayinka David-West Visits SAIL Innovation Lab, Lauds Remarkable Impacts On Youths

  A renowned Professor of Information Systems, Professor (Mrs) Olayinka David-West on Wednesday visited the iconic SAIL Innovation Lab in Ikorodu, founded by Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA and his wife, Feyisola as part of their endowment. Prof. David-West, the Associate Dean at the Lagos Business School (LBS), who is a passionate advocate of digital transformation, which the SAIL Innovation Lab is promoting , commended the promoters of the Innovation Lab for the vision in galvanising the youths of Lagos East for the endless possibilities and opportunities that the digital and tech space presents. Speaking with hundreds of participants at the Innovation Lab, Mrs. David-West shared the story of her career journey spanning over three decades in the IT and financial services industry, urging the beneficiaries to maximise the opportunity that SAIL Innovation Lab has provided to them free of charge. The Vice-Chencellor of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LA...

PCRC ALAPERE DIVISION MARKS 40TH ANNIVERSARY WITH ROAD SHOW & MEDICAL OUTREACH IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TA'AWUN NGO

  Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Alapere Division, under the Chairmanship of Hon. Odutona Ayodele, partners TA'AWUN NGO to organize a medical outreach in celebration of PCRC 40th anniversary. On Monday, the anniversary celebration started with a sensitization walk which progressed from Alapere Divisional Police Station and culminated at Agboyi-ketu LCDA Secretariat, where the PCRC members were addressed by the Executive Chairman, Mayor Dele Osinowo.  In his remark, the Council Chairman, Mayor Osinowo commended the tremendous efforts of the PCRC in upholding peace in the LCDA and promised to ensure they get the necessary support from the government. The program also featured a medical outreach, in partnership with Ta'awun Heath Forum. Hundreds of Police officials and community members were beneficiaries of blood pressure check, blood sugar test, HIV and other series of tests.  Highlighting the essence of the event, the PCRC Chairman, Hon. Odutona Ayodele, sta...

Mayoress of Ikosi Isheri LCDA celebrates Senator Tokunbo Abiru at 60

  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...

MAYORESS HOSTS Y2024 RAMADAN TAFSIR

  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...

SALIU ADEKUNLE AFRICA EMERGED AS NYCN-LAGOS ELECTORAL CHAIRMAN

  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...

Southern Senators elect Senator Tokunbo Abiru as Chairman, Southern Senators Forum

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...

IKOSI-ISHERI LCDA: Community Stakeholders and appointees gets six cars

 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...