29 May 2023

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MAJOR REHABILITATION: MOTORISTS, RESIDENTS HAILS SENATOR TOKUNBO ABIRU AS CONTRACTOR BEGINS PALLIATIVE WORK ON 32-KM IKORODU-ITOKIN ROAD ®™√ INN Nigeria © storage emulated 0 pictures comica cartoon16850965927475065488812067360709 The stabilisation of the 32-km Ikorodu-Itokin Road has started ahead of the major rehabilitation of the critical road that connects Lagos, Ikorodu, Epe, and Ibeju-Lekki to other parts of Nigeria. The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Distinguished Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, facilitated the project. Senator Abiru who expressed concern for the difficulties faced by motorists and residents using the corridor commended the Contractor for initiating palliative work on the road to alleviate the suffering of residents, commuters, and motorists while awaiting the start of the rehabilitation, which is expected to begin very soon. The Ikorodu-Itoikin Road was constructed in 1975 by Taylor Woodrow, under the regime of General Yakubu Gowon. This is the first major rehabilitation of the road since it was built almost 50 years ago. Palliative materials like hardcore rocks, stone-based and other construction stabilisation materials are being applied on failed sections of the road to ease movement. The palliative work had been carried out on critical sections at Itoikin, Agbowa. Construction workers are currently working at Imota, after Parks and Gardens Estate. Before the end of the week, the work is expected to advance to Isiu, Ikorodu North Headquarters. The work will terminate at Sabo, Ikorodu. Recall that in April 2021, Senator Abiru raised a motion on the floor of the Nigerian Senate on, “The Urgent Need For The Rehabilitation Of The Ikorodu-Sagamu And Ikorodu-Itoikin- Epe Roads To Further Bridge The Infrastructure Gap And Enhance Economic Growth In Nigeria”. In December 2022, the Lagos East Senator paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN at his office in Abuja to show appreciation for his efforts on two critical Federal roads: Ikorodu- Itoikin Road and Ikorodu/ Sagamu Road. During the courtesy call, Senator Abiru extended the gratitude of Constituents of the Lagos East Senatorial District to the minister for his efforts over the accelerated construction of Ikorodu- Sagamu Road and the planned rehabilitation of 32-Km Ikorodu-Itoikin Road which had been approved by the Federal Executive Council.
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MAJOR REHABILITATION: MOTORISTS, RESIDENTS HAILS SENATOR TOKUNBO ABIRU AS CONTRACTOR BEGINS PALLIATIVE WORK ON 32-KM IKORODU-ITOKIN ROAD ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

26 May 2023
ERUNWEN JOINT CDA CHAIRMAN: ROAD CONSTRUCTION IS MOVING AT RECORD SPEED WITH STANDARD MATERIALS ®™√ INN Nigeria © 9998ujjkk8650134836405707266 Olowoshoke Olaniyi, Chairman of, the Joint Erunwen community development forum, has debunked a news article about residents of Erunwen Community in Ikorodu raising concerns over poor drainage construction by the contractor handling its ongoing road configuration. Mr Olaniyi, in a rebuttal statement to Ikorodu News Network (INN) on Sunday the 30th of April 2023, called the information fake, and an effort by certain people to degrade the progressive road construction. According to him, residents did not complain about any poor quality of work, asserting that the contractor is utilising steel railings and hard concrete mix to assemble the drainage system. Gazing at the project, Ikorodu News Network (INN) ascertained that (departing the Erunwen community) the right passage of the drainage has been completed, but the left passage was stopped close to the canal street before the main entry. Labourers can also be seen fitting on the slab equipment at the canal street junction. One of the workers on site explained that the left passage was halted, rightful to a slab being built to link the water passage to the canal. "The cracked chunk of drainage block at the endpoint of the drainage where the work stopped before the rain fell was not back-filled, and that was it!". "It doesn't affect the project in any way, because that is the point where the work will continue from immediately we're done building the slab which will direct the water to the canal". "We only halted the work at that point to complete the slab, and if not for the consistent rain, we would have connected it by now, because we're always on ground" the worker clarified. Furthermore, Mr Olaniyi indicated that a project of such would always attract limitations to residents due to the various phases of the construction. "It's the sacrifice the community must make to achieve adequate and lasting thoroughfare" he explains. "It was a thing of surprise glimpsing a report that residents decry the use of substandard materials in our ongoing construction". "A task and operation that is not hidden, with workers on standby every day to complete the project, if not for the heavy rain that fell on Wednesday, Thursday, and also on Saturday last week, am certain such an information wouldn't be out there". "I consider the report as a conscious try to damage the credibility of this laudable project, which will draw development to Erunwen community, we will not condone it!" Mr Olaniyi said The 3.3km Erunwen road construction project is facilitated by Ikorodu Federal Lawmaker, Hon. Babajimi Benson MHR.
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ERUNWEN JOINT CDA CHAIRMAN: ROAD CONSTRUCTION IS MOVING AT RECORD SPEED WITH STANDARD MATERIALS ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

30 Apr 2023
FORMER LAGOS PERM SEC EXTOLS REP BENSON FOR SOLAR LIGHT INSTALLATIONS, CONSTRUCTION OF AJOSE ROAD ®™√ INN Nigeria © 393in3menn3m4564057177030523227 Mrs Solarin Titilayo, a former Lagos permanent secretary has commended Ikorodu Federal lawmaker, Honourable Babajimi Benson MHR, on his actualisation of Ajose road construction in Ibeshe. Based in Ibeshe, Mrs Solarin applauded Rep. Benson for standing credible to his promise of making the road motorable for commuters in Igbogbo Baiyeku community. The finished work was inspected by Rep. Benson and his team on the 22nd of April 2023, with residents showering compliments on the re-elected Ikorodu House of Rep. member. Speaking to Ikorodu News Network (INN) on the 23rd of April the retired civil servant, recounted that she had only encountered the national legislator on grounds of hearing about his numerous feats across the waterbed region. "When he (Rep. Benson) pledged to intervene in the construction of Ajose road, I kept tabs on him from then". "Anytime I meet him at public functions, I always give him a look of reminder on his promise to help us fix the road, which he became very accustomed to and on a certain occasion he replied and assured me that he'll get the road fixed". "And today, he has made true to his promise and installed Solar lights to give more value to the project" she explained with a giggle. Expressing her appreciation to Rep. Benson, Mrs Solarin said that residents can now put their minds at rest in striding around town with the fulfilment of the road construction. She continued, "Before now, one cannot count how many times our vehicles had been tolled out of the road due to wreckage caused by the bad roads, most especially when it rains". "Potholes are too many to measure that even transporters can attest to the plights we encountered on this road". "I just want to use this medium to thank Rep. Babajimi Benson for putting smiles on the faces of our residents, he's always humble and ready to listen to the complaints of the people". "In the many road constructions he has embarked on and completed across Ikorodu division, I want to say that Ajose road can be put in as one of the best" "God will continue to bless and use him for a better and greater purpose" Mrs Solarin added
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FORMER LAGOS PERM SEC EXTOLS REP BENSON FOR SOLAR LIGHT INSTALLATIONS, CONSTRUCTION OF AJOSE ROAD ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

23 Apr 2023

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ALHAJI BABATUNDE TAJUDEEN ROTINWA CONGRATULATES NIGERIA’S PRESIDENT, ASIWAJU BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GOVERNOR BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU ON INAUGURATION DAY ®™√ INN Nigeria © opubnji2647364145645717602 The President of the Exclusive Club Ikorodu, Alhaji (Basorun) Babatunde Tajudeen Rotinwa, has conveyed positivity to all Nigerians with the inauguration of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu as the President of Nigeria. Rotinwa, former chairman of the Ikorodu Division Resource Development Group (IDRDG) while cheering Tinubu on his inauguration, said the new President can put the country on the route of wealth and promising governance. He said this in Ikorodu on the 29th of May 2023 while speaking with Ikorodu News Network (INN). Congratulating Bola Tinubu and the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on their respective inaugurations, Rotinwa praised the numerous strategic socio-economically viable programmes presented by Tinubu for Nigerians over time. He continued, “On this important event of his inauguration as the President of the Federal Republic Of Nigeria, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a great leader with a relentless zeal to lead our nation towards a corridor of growth across all facets of life". “His incredible courage and loyalty to vivify our country in every sector have not only motivated us but also infused hope and optimism in innumerable nationals". “With his visionary leadership style, I am confident that our nation will flourish under his direction, and I eagerly foresee the positive modification he'll provide for the advancement of all.” Furthermore, Rotinwa applauded the Lagos State Governor, on his inauguration for a second term in office. Alhaji Rotinwa, the former chairman of the Lagos State Service Commission, extended his acknowledgment to the returning Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, hailing his first-term successes, and successive ones ahead. Illustrating further, He said, "As the Governor of the cosmopolitan State for another term, Sanwo-Olu will be extraordinary, because his enthusiasm to strengthen the substantial feats made during his first term is unparalleled". "I give my congratulations to Him". “His robust objective to boost and improve the lives of our distinct Lagosians is motivating". "With a creative leader like Governor Sanwo-Olu, I am optimistic that our State will persist to prosper, flourishing as a beacon of growth". "I eagerly look onward to seeing the remarkable ambles he'll amass in the years ahead,” Rotinwa asserted.
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ALHAJI BABATUNDE TAJUDEEN ROTINWA CONGRATULATES NIGERIA’S PRESIDENT, ASIWAJU BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GOVERNOR BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU ON INAUGURATION DAY ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

29 May 2023
INAUGURAL ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU GCFR, 16TH PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ®™√ INN Nigeria © storage emulated 0 pictures comica cartoon16853678323195820496321114757008 Speech dated Monday, 29th May 2023. THE NIGERIAN IDEAL My Fellow Citizens, I stand before you honoured to assume the sacred mandate you have given me. My love for this nation is abiding. My confidence in its people is unwavering. And my faith in God Almighty is absolute. I know that His hand shall provide the needed moral strength and clarity of purpose in those instances when we seem to have reached the limits of our human capacity. This day is bold and majestic yet bright and full of spirit, as is our precious nation. As a nation, we have long ago decided to march beyond the dimness of night into the open day of renewed national hope. The question we now ask ourselves is whether to remain faithful to the work inherent in building a better society or retreat into the shadows of our unmet potential. For me, there is but one answer. We are too great a nation and too grounded as a people to rob ourselves of our finest destiny. This nation’s journey has been shaped by the prayers of millions, and the collective sacrifices of us all. We have endured hardships that would have made other societies crumble. Yet, we have shouldered the heavy burden to arrive at this SUBLIME moment where the prospect of a better future merges with our improved capacity to create that future. To the surprise of many but not to ourselves, we have more firmly established this land as a democracy in both word and deed. The peaceful transition from one government to another is now our political tradition. This handover symbolises our trust in God, our enduring faith in representative governance and our belief in our ability to reshape this nation into the society it was always meant to be. Here, permit me to say a few words to my predecessor, President Muhammadu Buhari. Mr President, you have been an honest, patriotic leader who has done his best for the nation you love. On a more personal note, you are a worthy partner and friend. May History be kind to you. For many years, Nigeria’s critics have trafficked the rumour that our nation will break apart, even perish. Yet here we are. We have stumbled at times, but our resilience and diversity have kept us going. Our burdens may make us bend at times, but they shall never break us. Instead, we stand forth as Africa’s most populous nation and as the best hope and strongest champion of the Black Race. As citizens, we declare as one unified people devoted to one unified national cause, that as long as this world exists, NIGERIA SHALL EXIST. Today, Fate and Destiny join together to place the torch of human progress in our very hands. We dare not let it slip. We lift high this torch so that it might shine on every household and in every heart that calls itself Nigerian. We hold this beam aloft because it lights our path with compassion, brotherhood, and peace. May this great light never EXTINGUISH? Our administration shall govern on your behalf but never rule over you. We shall consult and dialogue but never dictate. We shall reach out to all but never put down a single person for holding views contrary to our own. We are here to further mend and heal this nation, not tear and injure it. In this vein, may I offer a few comments regarding the election that brought us to this juncture? It was a hard-fought contest. And it was also fairly won. Since the advent of the Fourth Republic, Nigeria has not held an election of better quality. The outcome reflected the will of the people. However, my victory does not render me any more Nigerian than my opponents. Nor does it render them any less patriotic. They shall forever be my fellow compatriots. And I will treat them as such. They represent important constituencies and concerns that wisdom dare not ignore. They have taken their concerns to court. Seeking legal redress is their right and I fully defend their exercise of this right. This is the essence of the rule of law. Over six decades ago, our founding fathers gave bravely of themselves to place Nigeria on the map as an independent nation. We must never allow the labour of those who came before us to wither in vain but to blossom and bring forth a better reality. Let us take the next great step in the journey they began and believed in. Today, let us recommit our very selves to placing Nigeria in our hearts as the indispensable home for every one of us regardless of creed, ethnicity, or place of birth. My supporters, I thank you. To those who voted otherwise, I extend my hand across the political divide. I ask you to grasp it in national affinity and brotherhood. For me, political colouration has faded away. All I see are Nigerians. May we uphold these fitting and excellent notions as the new Nigerian ideal. My fellow compatriots, The Nigerian ideal which I speak of is more than just an improvement in economics and other statistics. These things are important, but they can never convey the fullness of our story. Our mission is to improve our way of life in a manner that nurtures our humanity, encourages compassion toward one another, and duly rewards our collective effort to resolve the social ills that seek to divide us. Our constitution and laws give us a nation on paper. We must work harder at bringing these noble documents to life by strengthening the bonds of economic collaboration, social cohesion, and cultural understanding. Let us develop a shared sense of fairness and equity. The South must not only seek good for itself but must understand that its interests are served when good comes to the North. The North must see the South likewise. Whether from the winding creeks of the Niger Delta, the vastness of the northern savannah, the boardrooms of Lagos, the bustling capital of Abuja, or the busy markets of Onitsha, you are all my people. As your president, I shall serve with prejudice toward none but compassion and amity towards all. In the coming days and weeks, my team will publicly detail key aspects of our programme. Today, permit me to outline in broad terms a few initiatives that define our concept of progressive good governance in furtherance of the Nigerian ideal: The principles that will guide our administration are simple: 1. Nigeria will be impartially governed according to the constitution and the rule of law. 2. We shall defend the nation from terror and all forms of criminality that threaten the peace and stability of our country and our subregion. 3. We shall remodel our economy to bring about growth and development through job creation, food security and an end to extreme poverty. 4. In our administration, Women and youth will feature prominently. 5. Our government will continue to take proactive steps such as championing a credit culture to discourage corruption while strengthening the effectiveness and efficiency of the various anti-corruption agencies. •SECURITY Security shall be the top priority of our administration because neither prosperity nor justice can prevail amidst insecurity and violence. To effectively tackle this menace, we shall reform both our security DOCTRINE and its ARCHITECTURE. We shall invest more in our security personnel, and this means more than an increase in number. We shall provide, better training, equipment, pay and firepower. •THE ECONOMY On the economy, we target higher GDP growth and significantly reduce unemployment. We intend to accomplish this by taking the following steps: First, budgetary reform stimulating the economy without engendering inflation will be instituted. Second, industrial policy will utilize the full range of fiscal measures to promote domestic manufacturing and lessen import dependency. Third, electricity will become more accessible and affordable to businesses and homes alike. Power generation should nearly double and transmission and distribution networks improved. We will encourage states to develop local sources as well. I have a message for our investors, local and foreign: our government shall review all their complaints about multiple taxations and various anti-investment inhibitions. We shall ensure that investors and foreign businesses repatriate their hard-earned dividends and profits home. •JOBS My administration must create meaningful opportunities for our youth. We shall honour our campaign commitment of one million new jobs in the digital economy. Our government also shall work with the National Assembly to fashion an omnibus Jobs and Prosperity bill. This bill will give our administration the policy space to embark on labour-intensive infrastructural improvements, encourage light industry and provide improved social services for the poor, elderly and vulnerable. •AGRICULTURE Rural incomes shall be secured by commodity exchange boards guaranteeing minimal prices for certain crops and animal products. A nationwide programme for storage and other facilities to reduce spoilage and waste will be undertaken. Agricultural hubs will be created throughout the nation to increase production and engage in value-added processing. The livestock sector will be introduced to the best modern practices and steps taken to minimize the perennial conflict over land and water resources in this sector. Through these actions, food shall be made more abundant yet less costly. Farmers shall earn more while the average Nigerian pays less. •INFRASTRUCTURE We shall continue the efforts of the Buhari administration on infrastructure. Progress toward national networks of roads, rail and ports shall get priority attention. •FUEL SUBSIDY We commend the decision of the outgoing administration in phasing out the petrol subsidy regime which has increasingly favoured the rich more than the poor. The subsidy can no longer justify its ever-increasing costs in the wake of drying resources. We shall instead re-channel the funds into better investment in public infrastructure, education, health care and jobs that will materially improve the lives of millions. •MONETARY POLICY Monetary policy needs a thorough housecleaning. The Central Bank must work towards a unified exchange rate. This will direct funds away from arbitrage into meaningful investment in the plant, equipment and jobs that power the real economy. Interest rates need to be reduced to increase investment and consumer purchasing in ways that sustain the economy at a higher level. Whatever merits it had in concept, the currency swap was too harshly applied by the CBN given the number of unbanked Nigerians. The policy shall be reviewed. In the meantime, my administration will treat both currencies as legal tender. •FOREIGN POLICY Given the world in which we reside, please permit a few comments regarding foreign policy. The crisis in Sudan and the turn from democracy by several nations in our immediate neighbourhood are of pressing concern. As such, my primary foreign policy objective must be the peace and stability of the West African sub-region and the African continent. We shall work with ECOWAS, the AU and willing partners in the international community to end extant conflicts and resolve new ones. As we contain threats to peace, we shall also retool our foreign policy to more actively lead the regional and continental quest for collective prosperity. CONCLUSION This is the proudest day of my life. But this day does not belong to me. It belongs to you, the people of Nigeria. On this day, Nigeria affirms its rightful place among the world’s great democracies. There, Nigeria shall reside forever. The course of our past and the promise of the future have brought us to this exceptional moment. In this spirit, I ask you to join me in making Nigeria a more perfect nation and democracy such that the Nigerian ideal becomes and forever remains the Nigerian reality. With full confidence in our ability, I declare that these things are within our proximate reach because my name is Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and I am the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
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INAUGURAL ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU GCFR, 16TH PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

29 May 2023
RENEWED HOPE/GREATER LAGOS: DR PROMISE OKAGWA CONGRATULATES PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GOVERNOR SANWO-OLU ON INAUGURATION DAY ®™√ INN Nigeria © r94k4m4m4m7975301528778085053 Business Mogul and Agricultural Specialist Dr Promise Okagwa have lengthened his profound congratulatory message to the newly conferred President Of the Federal Republic Of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Dr Okagwa in a message to Ikorodu News Network (INN) on May 29th 2023 referred to Tinubu as the best choice to lead the West African Nation to greater heights amid economic challenges. According to Dr Okagwa, the new President for all intents and purposes can get right for Nigeria all its plight and stumbling blocks, which are deterring the growth of the country. He continued, "Nigeria as a country today, is surging in population, which requires a constant infrastructural upgrade to keep up in transforming our numerous gigantic industries". "And without a doubt, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which his wealth of experience and over time knowledge, not only as an astute politician, but an economic stimulant, is certainly the man for the job". "The journey is about to begin, so I'll urge all Nigerians to exercise patience and assist this new government to deliver a profitable democratic dispensation" "I want to use this medium to congratulate and wish Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu the best as he ushers in a new era of governance to every Nigerian" Dr Okagwa asserted Furthermore, Dr Promise Okagwa also extended his heartfelt congratulations to the returning Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, underscoring his confidence in his prior tenure. "If there is anything I took away from His Excellency, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's first tenure is his open channel measures, put in place to cater for his daily State obligations". "He did not slow down the tempo of the previous administration, instead he amplified it and met every expectation with concise solutions". "It is the justification, Lagosians gave him his second term seat to govern over the helm of affairs". "On this day, as he gets inaugurated back into office, I wish him more strength and wisdom to sustain this great State. Congratulations Sir!" Dr Okagwa added
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RENEWED HOPE/GREATER LAGOS: DR PROMISE OKAGWA CONGRATULATES PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GOVERNOR SANWO-OLU ON INAUGURATION DAY ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

29 May 2023
BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU SWORN IN AS GOVERNOR OF LAGOS STATE FOR 2ND TERM ®™√ INN Nigeria © fb img 16852914115396380627239239037829 Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has been sworn in as the Governor of Lagos State for the second term. He took the oath of office at exactly 11:29am with the Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Kazeem Alogba. Details Later....
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BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU SWORN IN AS GOVERNOR OF LAGOS STATE FOR 2ND TERM ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

29 May 2023
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