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RAMADAN: LET’S IMBIBE LESSONS IN PIETY, TOLERANCE, SPEAKER OBASA TELLS MUSLIMS ®™√ INN Nigeria © img 20230123 wa00048640077968708294639 The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has said that the 30-day Islamic fasting allows the Muslim faithful to rededicate themselves to the religious tenet of piety, tolerance, forgiveness and love. Dr Obasa added that Ramadan is a period of sober reflection, supplication and humility beforeighty Allah. Obasa, in his Ramadan message released by Eromosele Ebhomele, his Chief Press Secretary, also congratulated Muslims in Lagos and Nigeria for having the divine privilege of being alive to partake in 'Sawm' and observe one of the five pillars of Islam. The Speaker equally described Ramadan as a period for Muslims in Lagos and Nigeria to show more commitment and adherence to the teachings of Prophet Muhammad, especially in the area of almsgiving and love for one another. Noting that the fasting came at the right time for Nigerians as the country just conducted the 2023 general election with Asiwaju Bola Tinubu as the President-elect, the Speaker urged Muslims to pray for the leadership of the country as well as the incoming administrations at national and state levels. "We thank Almighty Allah for the privilege He has given us to partake in this Ramadan. We also thank Him for all that He has done for us individually, for our State and for our country. "Just as we seek the face of Allah for our individual needs for is period, let us also remember our country, especially at this time. We are happy Allah answered our Special Tawaf of last year on the presidential ambition of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Now that victory has been recorded, let's all use this period to pray for the success of the forthcoming administration. "As we fast, let's not forget that almsgiving is a cardinal principle in Islam just like it is in every religion. We should spend each day sharing love and reaching out to others. "The Holy Qur'an instructs us to 'Spend in God’s cause: do not contribute to your destruction with your own hands, but do good, for God loves those who do good.' "Let's not also forget to be pious, humble, tolerant of each other and obey every of Allah's instructions now and always. Ramadan Kareem!" Obasa said while praying that every Nigerian would reap the reward of Ramadan.
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RAMADAN: LET’S IMBIBE LESSONS IN PIETY, TOLERANCE, SPEAKER OBASA TELLS MUSLIMS ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

23 Mar 2023
2023 ELECTIONS: RCCG REGION 26 IKORODU RECEIVES REP. BENSON, LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT ENTOURAGE ®™√ INN Nigeria © 393kk4k4k3kkkkk349410290533134146 Region 26 headquarters of the Redeem Christian church of God, Ikorodu, received Ikorodu federal lawmaker, Rep. Babajimi Benson MHR on the 5th of March 2023. Accompanied by delegates from the Lagos State Government and Lagos State Public Works Corporation, LSPWC, Engr. Ayotunde Shodeinde, Rep. Benson and his State entourage earned a cheerful welcome from the evangelical body at Pashoku, Ita-Elewa axis of Ikorodu local government. With March 11th gubernatorial and state house of assembly elections around the corner, the National Lawgiver seized the medium to request prayers and support during the meeting to spawn success for the All Progressive Congress (APC) party. In his speech, Rep. Benson enthralled the 10 parishes of the church (represented), yearning their backing and prayers for Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the APC House of Assembly candidates in Ikorodu Constituency 1 & 2, Hon. Gbolahan Ogunleye (OGA) and Hon. Abiodun Moshood Aro Moshood (AMA). Rep. Benson continued, "Ikorodu delivered the highest votes at the general elections on the 25th of February, which we know that a lot of members from religious bodies played a part in the outcome". "Due to the impressive outcome, the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, sent me and his delegates to appreciate the church for their assistance and also ask for your endorsement in the oncoming elections" He asserted. The Regional Pastor, Clergy Dele Olowookere, thanked the lawmaker for his brief visit and also congratulated him on his re-election victory on February 25th. Bestowing more light to the essence of the official visit, Clergy Dele explained that the Lagos State governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has done extremely well in office and deserves to continue. Clarifying that the church is in support of good governance, Pastor Dele said that his mindset is to see the desire of Gov. Sanwo-Olu, winning the March 11th election come to pass, so he could accomplish more for the centre of excellence state. Pastor Dele proceeded "Some of our members here are part of your political party and groups, we know even though they're quiet because we're in church, they'll come out en mass on Saturday to vote for Sanwo-Olu" Pastor Dele told Rep. Benson. "What we shall do here is perform our spiritual duty by praying for you and using you as a point of contact to command success for Mr Governor at the gubernatorial elections". "It is indeed a good thing you've decided to meet with us for the support despite the numerous religious bodies we have around Ikorodu division" Pastor Dele asserted The legislator was subsequently called out by the region 26 pastor, who requested all leaders and members stretch forth their hands and pray for him to be properly guided in his return to office as Ikorodu federal statesman.
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2023 ELECTIONS: RCCG REGION 26 IKORODU RECEIVES REP. BENSON, LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT ENTOURAGE ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

7 Mar 2023
BABATUNDE RAJI FASHOLA: WE CAN’T AFFORD TO ELECT PEOPLE WITH NO EXPERIENCE ®™√ INN Nigeria © fb img 1676480835364473980366801081469 Lagos Business Community got a message of reassurance from the Number One citizen of the State on Monday. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu reiterated the commitment of his administration to sustain strategic investment in infrastructure to bolster productivity, energise business growth and protect private investments. The Governor had an interactive meeting with the Organised Private Sector at Oriental Hotels, where he spoke of the State’s economic redistribution plans aimed at expanding the Lagos business district to suburbs in the western and eastern parts of the State. The dialogue was part of the strategic stakeholder engagements initiated to keep business leaders and captains of industry in the loop of the comprehensive economic policies of All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and Sanwo-Olu. Minister for Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN, Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, Director-General of Budget Office of the Federation, Mr Ben Akabueze, and Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, joined the Governor at the meeting with members of the State’s business community. Sanwo-Olu said the steady growth rate recorded by the State economy testified to the efficient supervision and accountability process instituted in the management of the public finances. Lagos, the Governor said, had been led by a political philosophy that transformed its GDP from deficit to promising growth, accounting for 30 per cent of the nation’s GDP. Given the size and revenue projection of the State, Sanwo-Olu said the State was willing to raise the level of investment in climate-resilient infrastructure to ensure sustainability and more growth. In promoting rapid economic growth, the Governor said his administration had embarked on improving mobility by injecting funds to deliver an integrated mass transit system. Aside from comprehensive road rehabilitation across the State, Sanwo-Olu said the State Government had also boosted productivity by expanding transport infrastructure, investing in rail and opening waterways. He said: “Our economic blueprint captured in the six-pillar THEMES Agenda has been rolled out and implemented in a manner to fix the immediate needs of our citizens and the business community. In Transportation and Traffic Management, we have intervened in almost a thousand roads across the State and built new roads with a total length of 125 kilometres. We activated ferry services to quickly move people during business hours. We have injected ferries of different capacities, just as we open new jetties. “We have also shored up capacity in public transportation by providing 3,000 vehicles to service our mass transit network and taxi scheme. Lagos is about to have two fully operational rail lines to encourage mass movement. We embarked on all of this to give commuters mobility options, thereby reducing man-hours spent by people in traffic and raising productivity to support business growth. “We have seen the completion of Lekki Deep Sea Port which Lagos is a major facilitator. In the next two months, the logistics infrastructure will be fully operational and this will have a good revenue projection for the State. Our inaction or attempt not to invest in this infrastructure would have a lot of consequences and cost us more in terms of numbers. Now, we are beginning to see a city that is a lot more efficient and this gives an understanding of the role businesses play in the economy.” Sanwo-Olu said the ongoing construction of the Lagos-Badagry Highway was being done strategically to open the west flank of the State to more investment and physical development, adding the economic redistribution plan was being supported by the extension of the Lagos Blue Line to Okokomaiko - a densely populated suburb along Badagry. He said the Federal Government’s granting of approval for the development of the Badagry Sea Port would fully catalyse economic growth and create a new economic zone in the State. The Governor allayed the fear of the business community about skilled manpower shortages, stressing that his administration’s investment in education and technology is already yielding positive outcomes. Sanwo-Olu said upgrading the two State-owned schools to specialised universities would help raise skilled manpower for local businesses and bridge the gap knowledge gapashola said the complex nature of governance in Lagos had thrown up a system that usually produced administrators who are problem solvers, rather than politicians giving excuses. The Minister appealed to members of the business community to be dispassionate in making their choices to back presidential and governorship candidates in the general election, stressing that the sustainability of the governance model in Lagos should remain the paradigm for the nation to adopt. He said: “Voters should be observant because electing people to positions of authority is not about Reality TV shows. It is about real-life problems. The choice we have to make is between the political party which denies the problems and the one that has confronted the problems and trying to solve them.” Akabueze urged private sector stakeholders to take interest in the candidates’ public finance management, noting that the needs of the Government had grown significantly, with few resources available. He said: “Seven years ago, Nigeria's infrastructure stock was about 20 per cent of our GDP. Today, with the level of infrastructure delivery, we have raised the number to 35 out of the 70 per cent required to keep us in good standing. We must double the GDP growth of infrastructure to be able to sustain services to the people. Only serious candidates with experience can do this.” In a panel discussion, Sanwo-Olu had a one-on-one engagement with the participants, where the Governor explained various interventions taken by the State Government to improve security, healthcare and food sustainability. The Governor said: “We can all see the success story of Lagos and we believe we can still do more to keep Lagos on the path of prosperity. The question we need to ask ourselves as we make vital decisions in the coming weeks is, what are the best alternatives we have? Nigeria cannot be on an experimental trajectory. We cannot afford to have people without experience at the highest level of leadership in our country. “We cannot trust people who cannot show us those they have trained when they had the opportunity to lead. We feel extremely passionate and committed to the process that will determine who will run the country. We have been part of a political philosophy where we have learnt and developed. We have the energy and capacity to double what we have right now. As stakeholders, we urge you to see Renewed Hope for Nigeria tied to the rising Greater Lagos and join us to take our country to the level we will be proud of.”
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BABATUNDE RAJI FASHOLA: WE CAN’T AFFORD TO ELECT PEOPLE WITH NO EXPERIENCE ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

15 Feb 2023

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ICCI TRADE FAIR 2023: IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INTERESTED VENDORS ®™√ INN Nigeria © img 20230310 wa00002962423482813102567 The 2nd edition of IKODIV Trade Fair is coming up on the 26th of March and would end on the 2nd of April 2023 at Lasustech open field. Aimed at supporting business networking, the fair is in collaboration with the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (Lasustech) and supported by the Lagos State Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives. Come and showcase your goods and services, linking your business to the rest of Ikorodu and Lagos State. Available vendors offer; The minimum space for the Trade Fair is 2m2 and multiples of 2m2 thereafter. Open space(2m2) is N20,000, while Canopied open space (4m2) is N40,000 only. Premium space (6m2) is N90,000, while Open space/ pavilion/ premium are all available ranging from N150,000 Account Details to pay into; Account No: 0123673605 Bank: GTBank Account Name: Ikorodu Chamber of Commerce and Industry. In paying for the vendor, kindly indicate your payment purpose for Ikodivtradefair2023 Exhibitor, with your name/ your company name. For more information, contact Ikorodu Chamber of commerce and Industry Suite FF 41/44, Ikorodu Shopping Plaza, Ita-Elewa or 26, Oriwu Road, Ikorodu, Lagos. Telephone: 08033016783, 08033232139, 08064914047, 08023077953, 09061633145, 07049536 224. E-mail: icchamber2011@gmail.com Website: www.ikroduchamber.com
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ICCI TRADE FAIR 2023: IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INTERESTED VENDORS ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

24 Mar 2023
IKODIV TRADE FAIR 2023: ICCI PROMOTES 2ND EDITION OF BUSINESS EXTRAVAGANZA AT LASUSTECH, CALLS FOR MSMEs TO UTILISE VENDOR STANDS ®™√ INN Nigeria © 303kekkek834851880690957581 Building momentum towards linking business gaps between MSMEs, a press conference foregoing the 2nd edition of the IKODIV Trade Fair, organised by the Ikorodu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICC) took place on the 22nd of march 2023. Held at the boardroom of the Lagos State University Of Science and Technology in Ikorodu, the Trade Fair is billed to be a joint venture with LASUSTECH, ably supported by the State Ministry of Commerce, Industry & Cooperatives. With the primary objective of promoting commerce, industry, and the economic growth of Ikorodu Division, Ikorodu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) is spearheading the 2nd edition to further develop more networks between over 100 registered small and large-scale business owners, giving expansion tendencies thereof. Setting the conference in motion, Chief R.O Shoderu, President of ICCI, stated that the Chamber, over the years have helped tirelessly to create avenues of growth and improvement for businesses to thrive, asserting that they (ICCI) are proud to have made significant strides in achieving its objective. According to Chief Shoderu, the annual Trade Fair event, also known as IKODIV Trade Fair, is one of the many ways the ICCI has demonstrated its commitment to the economic development of the waterbed region in Lagos State. He continued, "This event provides a platform for entrepreneurs and business owners, including macro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) to showcase their products and services, network, and engage in business transactions". "As an organisation, we are convinced that promoting entrepreneurship and providing support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is crucial to the economic growth of our Division". "This is why we have made it our mission to provide support and guidance to these businesses so that they can compete favourably on the global stage". "As we embark on this year's edition of the IKODIV Trade Fair, we are excited about the opportunities it presents to businesses in our environs". Wishing everyone a fruitful and memorable experience at the fair, Chief Shoderu concluded his speech by appreciating its sponsors, partners, and exhibitors for their unwavering support towards making the 2nd edition of the IKODIV Trade Fair a success. Conversing briefly on the ICCI and Lasustech synergy, Prof. Olumuyiwa Odunsanya, Vice-Chancellor of Lasustech, expressed his optimism on the trade fair not only promoting the growth of individual businesses but also contribute significantly to the economic development of Ikorodu Division. He affirmed his confidence that with ceaseless support, Ikorodu Chamber of Commerce and Industry will achieve even greater success in the coming years. An ICCI exco member, Prince Seye Adedipe, used the medium to call on the Lagos State Government over the poor condition of the industrial estate in the odogunyan axis of Ikorodu North LCDA. According to Prince Seye, both the Federal and State Government's purported promises is yet to yield. The vast industrial estate is considered the largest in west Africa. Prince Seye mumbled that if businesses must flourish then the industrial estate has to be rejuvenated, which would be an economic growth factor, not only in Ikorodu but all of Lagos State and Nigeria as a whole. Past President, Prof. Emeritus Kunle Ade Wahab, channelled his words of encouragement towards the media practitioners present at the press conference, instructing them to effectively propagate the course and essence of the Trade Fair, reaching out to licensed prospects. He also said that the media can equally play a big role in providing remedies towards challenges faced by the ICCI as underscored by Prince Seye if they carefully give emphasis to the plights and continuously sound the alarm for intervention. "The media should also help us reach out to everyone to visit the Trade Fair and witness, firsthand, the wealth of talent and entrepreneurial spirit that exists in our Division" Prof. Kunle Wahab asserted. Sola Obadimu, Director General of the National Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, who was present at the conference lauded the ICCI for working on strategic means to create more business opportunities for traders. He also thanked Lasustech's administrators for joining heads together with ICCI to make the 2nd edition of the IKODIV Trade Fair a reality, citing that the collaboration is an open door for more futuristic synergies. Lagos NACCIMA exco, Mrs Helen Tabunor Ogedegbe thanked everyone for attending the conference, urging every stakeholder not to relent in their commitment towards making the 2nd edition a success. The conference was anchored by Mr Olarenwaju Kuye, PRO Lasustech. Dr Olumide Metilelu, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Lasustech, Alhaji Mohammed Ogidi, Mrs Kehinde Adelaja, DG ICCI, Alhaji Mukaila Afolabi, Mrs Adeola Rotinwa, Mr Rotimi Erogbogbo, Chairman, Ikorodu Oga Development Association (IKODASS), Alhaja Zainab Alogba (Coordinator, ICCI NAWORG Ikorodu) and other key personalities were in attendance. The Trade Fair is slated to kick off on the 26th of March and climax on the 2nd of April 2023. Traders partaking in the fair stand to gain a lot as some selected vendors were surprisingly empowered at the maiden edition by Senator Adetokunbo Abiru, while participants were also presented with certificates of attendance at the grand finale.
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IKODIV TRADE FAIR 2023: ICCI PROMOTES 2ND EDITION OF BUSINESS EXTRAVAGANZA AT LASUSTECH, CALLS FOR MSMEs TO UTILISE VENDOR STANDS ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

24 Mar 2023
RAMADAN: LET’S IMBIBE LESSONS IN PIETY, TOLERANCE, SPEAKER OBASA TELLS MUSLIMS ®™√ INN Nigeria © img 20230123 wa00048640077968708294639 The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has said that the 30-day Islamic fasting allows the Muslim faithful to rededicate themselves to the religious tenet of piety, tolerance, forgiveness and love. Dr Obasa added that Ramadan is a period of sober reflection, supplication and humility beforeighty Allah. Obasa, in his Ramadan message released by Eromosele Ebhomele, his Chief Press Secretary, also congratulated Muslims in Lagos and Nigeria for having the divine privilege of being alive to partake in 'Sawm' and observe one of the five pillars of Islam. The Speaker equally described Ramadan as a period for Muslims in Lagos and Nigeria to show more commitment and adherence to the teachings of Prophet Muhammad, especially in the area of almsgiving and love for one another. Noting that the fasting came at the right time for Nigerians as the country just conducted the 2023 general election with Asiwaju Bola Tinubu as the President-elect, the Speaker urged Muslims to pray for the leadership of the country as well as the incoming administrations at national and state levels. "We thank Almighty Allah for the privilege He has given us to partake in this Ramadan. We also thank Him for all that He has done for us individually, for our State and for our country. "Just as we seek the face of Allah for our individual needs for is period, let us also remember our country, especially at this time. We are happy Allah answered our Special Tawaf of last year on the presidential ambition of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Now that victory has been recorded, let's all use this period to pray for the success of the forthcoming administration. "As we fast, let's not forget that almsgiving is a cardinal principle in Islam just like it is in every religion. We should spend each day sharing love and reaching out to others. "The Holy Qur'an instructs us to 'Spend in God’s cause: do not contribute to your destruction with your own hands, but do good, for God loves those who do good.' "Let's not also forget to be pious, humble, tolerant of each other and obey every of Allah's instructions now and always. Ramadan Kareem!" Obasa said while praying that every Nigerian would reap the reward of Ramadan.
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RAMADAN: LET’S IMBIBE LESSONS IN PIETY, TOLERANCE, SPEAKER OBASA TELLS MUSLIMS ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

23 Mar 2023
ESTATE PRIMARY SCHOOL (LOW COST) AGBALA HOSTS HON. BABAYEMISI FAKUNMOJU AT ANNUAL INTER-HOUSE SPORTS COMPETITION ®™√ INN Nigeria © 404krmmrmmrm8427264283016431520 Hon. Babayemisi Fakunmoju Kehinde was hosted by Estate Primary school, Low cost (agbala) in Ikorodu North LCDA on the 22nd of March 2023 as the institution organised its annual inter-house sports competition. Babayemi, the Grand patron of the greenhouse was received with excitement joining the school administration to cheer the pupils in different sporting activities, capping the highlight of the annual event. The event featured a match-past, a 100m race for males and females, a 200m race for males and females, picking the basket games and a dance competition. Babayemisi, among other special guests, were decorated by the pupils for their leadership support in sponsoring the houses. At the climax of the event, Hon. Fakumoju's greenhouse emerge in 2nd position in all the contests, and he was given the honour together with the head teacher of the school, Mrs Ibitoye Theresa, presenting a trophy to them. Talking to Ikorodu News Network (INN) post-trophy presentation, Hon. Fakunmoju expresses his joy in the overall organising of the program, giving credit to the school for putting together a successful event. He continued, "We thank God that another year has come and we're here again to celebrate our bright and elegant students in one of the most outstanding schools in Ikorodu division". "I am also grateful to God that none of the students sustained any injuries during the games they played, it shows how thoroughly the school has organised this occasion". "Last year, my team (the greenhouse) took 3rd position, this year they clinched the 2nd spot, and am hopeful that next year, they'll come out on top at the 1st position" Hon. Fakunmoju asserted.
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ESTATE PRIMARY SCHOOL (LOW COST) AGBALA HOSTS HON. BABAYEMISI FAKUNMOJU AT ANNUAL INTER-HOUSE SPORTS COMPETITION ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

23 Mar 2023
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