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SPOTLIGHT: STARLIGHT GAZETTE CELEBRATES IJEDE STARS, ALHAJI BASHIRU SAMINU & PRINCESS KAFILAT HASSAN FOR THEIR FEATS ®™√ INN Nigeria ® 7766677899ijj2642351904877700008 In an overture to recognise innumerable performances of indigenous icons and plop them in the spotlight, Ikorodu's prestigious media entity, Starlight gazette, orchestrated a celebration of outstanding Achievers ceremony on the 11th of July 2022. Drawing selfless service and grassroots growth catalysts to the forefront, the publication group accentuated Ijede-based personalities, who're making waves within and outside their proxy parameters. With the Regent of Ijede Kingdom, High Chief Aliu Kayode Musidiq, the Odofin of Ijede Kingdom, High Chief Babatunde Ogunmuyiwa, Hon Femi Kabir Kareem; Vice-Chairman, Ijede LCDA, in dual capacity also representing the Council Chairman Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo-Alogba present at the TBT event centre in Ijede LCDA, it was an extravaganza all the way. Conferring honour to extraordinary identities, maintaining orbit with respective feats and enabling the world to recognise it, the spotlight was upon Alhaji Bashiru Akinwade Saminu (who rose from a cleaner to AGM) and Princess Kafilat Omolade Hassan (first female chairman, ICAN south-west zone). In an assertion to Ikorodu News Network (INN), Chief-Publisher, Starlight Newspaper, Adedamola Aderibigbe conveyed the need to identify with indigenous success stories, to motivate others never to give up. "We're celebrating two of our own, Alhaji Bashiru Saminu and Princess Kafilat Hassan, they're both exemplary figures, role models for our younger generation particularly now that the dignity of labour is been thrown out the window" "Alhaji Bashiru Saminu started his career as a cleaner before he rose through the ranks to become the Assistant General Manager of the same company after furthering his studies. He's an inspiration to many even after his retirement". "On the other hand, Princess Kafilat Hassan, who is from Ijede, is the present district chairman of ICAN in Ikorodu, and the first female DG from the south-west zone". "In recent times when young individuals are feeling less of themselves with no footpath to succeed, which has open doors to all forms of social vices we witness today, these achievers are case studies worth emulating to proffer hope for the future". Aderibigbe further stated that his brand, Starlight Newspaper, on behalf of the Ijede community, organised the ceremony to extol individuals who are a shining light to the local community development area, thus promoting them as function prototypes. "This event is to let them know that we're proud of all they've attained in their respective careers and also wish them greater heights in their future endeavours" Aderibigbe asserted The Chairman of Ijede Development Foundation (IDF) Alhaji Fola Salu, The Olori Ebi of Kiyinu Royal Family of Ijede and Chairman TBT event centre, Alhaji Tajudeen Babatunde Taoreed, Imam Adeyeri Ismail Abass and the Regent of Okeletu, Chief Nofiu Kasunmu were also in attendance.
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SPOTLIGHT: STARLIGHT GAZETTE CELEBRATES IJEDE STARS, ALHAJI BASHIRU SAMINU & PRINCESS KAFILAT HASSAN FOR THEIR FEATS ®™√ INN Nigeria ®

12 Jul 2022
AFIAT OMOLADE HASSAN, 9TH DISTRICT CHAIRMAN, INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF NIGERIA (IKORODU & DISTRICT SOCIETY) ®™√ INN Nigeria © fb img 16569138916338067602096570366031 Afiat Omolade Hassan is presently an Assistant Chief Accountant in Lagos State Local Government Commission deployed to lkorodu Local Government. Before that, she had worked with the defunct power holding company of Nigeria for ten years where she retired as Manager of Finance & Administration in 2013 and joined KLT Partners as a Senior Consultant till 2018. Princess Kafilat Omolade was born to the royal family of Amusa Ajanaku in ljede LCDA under Ikorodu Division by Alhaji Adegbola Amusa and Alhaja Opeyemi Amusa. Her father was a retired School Principal and Executive Education Secretary and her mother a successful trader. She started her primary education at Temidire Primary School, Ikorodu between 1976 and 1982. She proceeded to lkorodu Grammar School, Ikorodu where she had a WASC certificate in 1987 She obtained her OND certificate in Accounting from Lagos State Polytechnic and proceeded to Yaba College of technology for her Higher Diploma in Accounting and graduated in 1996 She had her Master degree in Managerial Psychology from the prestigious University of Ibadan in the year 2002 spurred by the undertaken between her father and herself that, marriage would not shatter the dream of having beyond the first degree, she became determined to her promise not to disappoint the dutiful and a loving parent, she enrolled for her master's. To fulfil her ambition of being a Charter Accountant, she later decided to register for professional examinations and to the glory of God, she became an associate member of the Institute Chartered Accountants of Nigeria in 2011 and was conferred fellowship status in 2022. SERVICE TO THE INSTITUTE Omolade has been serving as an executive member of the District since 2012. She is a member of the examination board serving as an invigilator and assessor. She's on the public committee of the institute, and served as the Chairman, of food and drink at the last concluded western Conference. She's also the newly appointed chairman, of the Western Zone of the Institute of Chartered Accountants. RELIGION Omolade has been a dedicated Muslim. She Performed a pilgrimage to the holy land of Mecca in 2014. Member of NASFAT Welfare Committee lkorodu Branch. Member of Harakat-ul Islamiyya Movement POSITIONS HELD NEPA Union Treasurer 2001-2005 NEPA Union Secretary 2005-2007 Aspirant National Treasurer, Union of electricity Employees- 2007, Treasurer, NEPASCOOP Cooperative 2005-2009, Chairman, NEPASCOOP Cooperative 2009-2013, Treasurer, Ikorodu Grammar School, Old students Association 2017-2019. ALUMNI YABA College of Technology 1996 set Lagos State Polytechnic- 1989 set Ikorodu Grammar School. COMMUNITY SERVICES: Ijede Development Foundation-Pioneer member 2010- till date, Member, lkorodu Development Human Resource Group 2022, Member, lkorodu Town Hall Management Committee-2022. As an efficient multitasker, Omolade has been able to strike and maintain a delicate balance between the family as a dutiful wife/mother and the rigorous demands of a professional career woman. She is happily married to Alhaji Hassan Taiwo Daud and gracefully blessed with children and grandchildren.
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AFIAT OMOLADE HASSAN, 9TH DISTRICT CHAIRMAN, INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF NIGERIA (IKORODU & DISTRICT SOCIETY) ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

4 Jul 2022

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PHOTOS AS SPEAKER OBASA, LAWMAKERS GET CERTIFICATE OF RETURN, LEGISLATORS THANK LAGOSIANS FOR MANDATE ®™√ INN Nigeria © 94o3k3kkekem4170277452452899701 The Speaker of the Lagos Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa and other lawmakers-elect received their Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday promising to ensure a greater Lagos at the 10th Assembly. "On behalf of my colleagues, we will continue to build on the success of the current Assembly when we resume for the 10th Assembly. We want to assure Lagosians that we will continue to make laws and pass motions and resolutions that will bring progress to Lagos and protect the interests of residents. "That's the assurance that I have from the 39 other members-elect," Dr Obasa told journalists at the event which had Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat in attendance. A total of 38 lawmakers-elect from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and two from the opposition received their Certificate of Return. The Speaker thanked his constituents in Agege and Lagosians for their support for the APC. "I thank my people in Agege for their consistency, loyalty and support at all times. And to Lagosians, we say thank you. At least APC has 38 lawmakers-elect out of the 40 for the House of Assembly. We have three senatorial seats and a whole lot in the House of Representatives. We are very happy about this and have reasons to thank Lagosians. "We are going to support the Governor in his assignments to bring growth and progress to Lagos State as well as protect the lives and property of our people. However, supporting the executive arm does not mean we are going to compromise or abandon our constitutionally guaranteed responsibilities," Obasa said. He expressed optimism that Lagos will benefit from the centre in the next administration because "we have a President-elect that we all have absolute confidence in and who had done very well in Lagos State with a good track record. "We are sure that with him, many of our national challenges would be resolved because he has the capacity and knowledge to deliver. I do not doubt in my mind about it."
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PHOTOS AS SPEAKER OBASA, LAWMAKERS GET CERTIFICATE OF RETURN, LEGISLATORS THANK LAGOSIANS FOR MANDATE ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

30 Mar 2023
TINUBU @71: WHY PRESIDENT-ELECT IS GOD’S GIFT TO NIGERIA – OBASA ®™√ INN Nigeria © img 20230330 wa00028587412206409722933 Nigeria's President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is one of God's gifts to Nigeria, the most populous black nation on earth, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has said. Dr Obasa said this in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Eromosele Ebhomele, congratulating Tinubu who clocked 71 on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. The Speaker said Tinubu, a puzzle too hard to crack', equates with great men around the world whose stories show great passion and undying love for their countries and citizens. According to him, the recent presidential election won by Asiwaju Tinubu is icing on the cake for the President-elect, who has never shied away from being of service to God and humanity. The Speaker recalled the sacrifice Tinubu made to take Nigeria back from the military and entrench democracy in the country, noting how difficult it is to find individuals with such a level of patriotism. "For a man, whose thought at all times is about salvaging the country from economic and social bondage, victory at the recent polls came at the right time. "There is no way Nigeria's political story can be written without Asiwaju featuring prominently as a result of the positive roles he played before the current democratic dispensation and up till this moment. "We believe that Almighty Allah has a reason for giving him to us in Nigeria, especially at this time of the nation's journey. We do not doubt his capacity to deliver. He has done it before. "With a birthday that comes exactly two months to his oath-taking as President of Nigeria, it is not out of place to say Asiwaju is a blessing to us, one sent to put things right and lay the foundation upon which modern Nigeria would be built. "On behalf of my family, members, staff and management of the Lagos State House of Assembly, I congratulate our dear Asiwaju on his 71st birthday and pray that Allah continues to favour him with vitality, good health and wisdom to navigate our country out of the woods, amin," Obasa prayed.
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TINUBU @71: WHY PRESIDENT-ELECT IS GOD’S GIFT TO NIGERIA – OBASA ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

30 Mar 2023
IMF CELEBRATES JB: 51 HEARTY CHEERS TO THE PEOPLE’S REP, HON BABAJIMI BENSON, MHR ®™√ INN Nigeria © storage emulated 0 pictures comica cartoon16801714518197390274203098501416 A tender-hearted message, celebrating Ikorodu Federal Lawmaker, Hon. Babajimi Benson, MHR on his 51st birthday has been published by Ikorodu Media Forum (IMF) on the 30th of March 2023. The article, signed by the media forum's convener, Omo'ba 'Peju Akinyemi, lengthened its warm wishes to the Ikorodu-born National legislator, wishing him a Long Life, Good Health and More Impactful years in the service of Mankind. It reads, "On behalf of the entire Members of Ikorodu Media Forum (IMF) across Ikorodu Federal Constituency, we celebrate a Distinguished Federal Lawmaker and Caring Rep, Hon Babajimi Adegoke Benson, MHR". "Your outstanding People-oriented legislative excellence and Infrastructural interventions across Ikorodu Division have stood you out among your peers". "There is no doubt that Millions of Ikorodu Federal Constituents are blessed and proud to have you as their Representative". "Cheers to a Greater you, MHR!" The statement ends.
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IMF CELEBRATES JB: 51 HEARTY CHEERS TO THE PEOPLE’S REP, HON BABAJIMI BENSON, MHR ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

30 Mar 2023
IKODIV 2023: 2ND EDITION OF IKORODU TRADE FAIR INTEGRATES MORE BUSINESSES, CREATES PEOPLE-ORIENTED TRANSACTIONS ®™√ INN Nigeria © 393ok3kekemm2540913322324610780 The business stimulative nature of the 2nd edition of Ikorodu Trade Fair also known as IKODIV has spurred the Lagos State Governor, Mr Lagos State Babajide Sanwo-Olu to reaffirm his aim at providing a conducive environment and enabling business growth in the State. A collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives, and the Lagos State University of Science and Technology, LASUSTECH, the Ikorodu Division Expo is organised by the Ikorodu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI). Held at the LASUSTECH campus, It is organised to energise small-scale enterprises, recognising their key potential to an inclusive and sustainable recovery for economic development. The official opening of the trade fair peaked on Monday, 27th of March 2023, with likes of royal personalities; HRM, Oba Kabir Adewale Shotobi, Ayangburen of Ikorodu Kingdom, HRM, Oba Abdul-Semiu Oyebo, Obateru of Egbin Kingdom, HRM, Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, Adeboruwa of Igbogbo Kingdom, HRM, Oba Mudashiru Ajibade-Agoro, Ranodu of Imota and HRM, Oba (Engr) Bashir Aremu Sotonwa, the Sekumade of Ipakodo were all in attendance. Honourable Commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives, Dr. (Mrs.) Lola Akande at the opening ceremony, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Mrs Adetutu Ososanya, affirmed that the administration of Governor Sanwo-Olu is intentional about implementing programmes and projects meant to support businesses in the State. She explained that projects like the Lekki Deep Sea Port in Ibeju Lekki; Lagos Rice Mill in Imota, here in Ikorodu; 18.75km Eleko-Epe six-lane rigid pavement expressway; the first phase of the 13 kilometres Lagos Blue Light Rail and others are all meant to enhance the State economy business scale. "Without doubt, these projects are already impacting labour and many enterprises positively in different parts of the State". "Ultimately, MSMEs will form the greater percentage of beneficiaries as they work towards the sustainable recovery for economic development" Mrs Akande added. Over 100 product exhibitors enlisted for the trade extravaganza, showcasing their unique products and services. The President, of Ikorodu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Chief Kayode Shoderu expressed his delight in the organisation of the Expo, which he described as part of the commitment to building sustainable MSMEs. According to Chief Shoderu, reiterating his earlier statement at the press conference before the launch, the Trade Fair (IKODIV) gives a platform to showcase products and services while exploring opportunities for growth and innovation. The Keynote Speaker and Lagos State Chairman, of the Nigerian Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASME), Dr Adams Adebayo emphasised the need to support MSMEs as they are the backbone of every economy. Dr Adams eliminated that the challenges confronting the MSMEs varied and include access to low-interest loans, inadequate infrastructure, subsistence and manual production, mindset and lack of innovative ideas. He continued, "Relevant institutions must create access to low-interest funds for entrepreneurs to access while there is a need for MSMEs to scale up their production to meet local and export needs". "I also want to advise the Government to create a three-year pre-retirement entrepreneurship/investment window to transform public servants into entrepreneurs", he stated. In his brief address, the Vice-Chancellor, of Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Professor Olumuyiwa Odusanya averred that the Trade Fair is an opportunity to grow the economy of the Ikorodu Division. Prof. Odusanya explained that focusing on the MSME sector can transform even the nation's economy and lift people out of poverty. "It is a time to market, sell and exchange goods and services", he said.
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IKODIV 2023: 2ND EDITION OF IKORODU TRADE FAIR INTEGRATES MORE BUSINESSES, CREATES PEOPLE-ORIENTED TRANSACTIONS ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

30 Mar 2023
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