30 Mar 2023

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2023 ELECTIONS: DR OSHODI PAUL, ART & CRAFT EXPERT ENDORSE GOVERNOR SANWO-OLU FOR SECOND TERM ®™√ INN Nigeria © 4883i3i3i3i3i7E28254447464783902273. The promoter of Ondo Artfest, and CEO, of Oshodi Arts Gallery, Dr Oshodi Seyi Paul has declared and endorsed Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu for a second term in office. Dr Oshodi, in a message to Ikorodu News Network (INN) on the 10th of March 2023, stated that Babajide Sanwo-Olu is the only candidate deemed fit among his gubernatorial counterparts in the oncoming elections to clinch victory at the polls. According to him, "the achievements of Governor Sanwo-Olu can not be toppled, and he should be re-elected to continue in broadening his already laid down successes". "Lagos as a State is vast, dynamic and unique with its type of challenges, and, Mr Sanwo-Olu, in his first term; assisted by his amiable deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, has been able to live up to numerous expectations, which Lagosians had commended him for". "Even in the Art, craft and Tourism sector, Mr Governor has been able to set the pace and create a profitable sphere for professionals like us to thrive". "Playing a huge role in the just concluded Greater Lagos Arts Exhibition, Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has gone as far as assuring Creative Art Practitioners in Lagos State of unrelenting commitment to the growth of the sector, describing it as one of the major drivers of tourism development in the State" Dr Oshodi said. The Art expert concluded by saying that his decision to vote for Governor Sanwo-Olu was not based on gaining favour, but on his (Governor Sanwo-Olu's) level of competency and leadership capabilities, which he has shown over time. The date for the gubernatorial and state house of assembly elections has been slated for the 18th of March 2023 by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
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2023 ELECTIONS: DR OSHODI PAUL, ART & CRAFT EXPERT ENDORSE GOVERNOR SANWO-OLU FOR SECOND TERM ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

10 Mar 2023
IGBO COMMUNITY IN LAGOS DRUMS SUPPORT FOR GOVERNOR BABAJIDE OLUSOLA SANWO-OLU ®™√ INN Nigeria © 3003i3k3k3kk4k6273754067405786144 The Igbo community in Lagos State have been advised to go about their normal business without fear of molestation as the state government will continue to ensure the safety of the lives and property of all residents. The assurance was given in Lagos a few days ago by the Director General of the Independent Campaign Council (ICC) Lagos APC, Mr Tayo Ayinde when the Igbo community paid a solidarity visit to the ICC office in Ikeja. Ayinde said the administration of Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu had been working assiduously towards ensuring the health and prosperity of all residents regardless of tribe or religious affiliations which means, he deserves the votes of all residents for a second term in office. Earlier in his address the leader of the political wing of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Solomon Ogbona pledged their unflinching support for the All Progressives Congress, APC in the March 11 Gubernatorial election. He acknowledged that his people had prospered in Lagos because of the accommodating nature of their host communities. He urged Ndigbo in Lagos to vote en masse for APC to reciprocate the good gesture. Also, Mr Ayinde and the ICC leadership visited Agege and Ifako-Ijaye local governments for town hall meetings to review the recently held Presidential election. Mr Ayinde after a parley with political leaders at the grassroots promised to address their grievances and ensure a more united APC at the state, local government and ward levels. The grassroots political leaders promised to immediately embark on a house-to-house campaign to ensure that more Lagosians come out to exercise their franchise in the March 11 gubernatorial elections.
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IGBO COMMUNITY IN LAGOS DRUMS SUPPORT FOR GOVERNOR BABAJIDE OLUSOLA SANWO-OLU ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

5 Mar 2023
ADEOYE ABIODUN: MY PASSION FOR FOOTBALL DRIVES ME TO DISCOVER TALENTS, GIVE BACK TO COMMUNITIES ®™√ INN Nigeria © storage emulated 0 pictures comica cartoon16776523362247E26735997929554722659. Adeoye Afeez Abiodun is a passionate football enthusiast with over 24yrs of experience in the soccer sector of West Africa. With educational background cut across the Northern, Eastern and South Western part of Nigeria, Adeoye Abiodun, from Ikorodu, is a member of the Lagos Country Club. In Nigeria alone, he has attended and watched matches at Kano, Enugu, Aba, Akure and Abeokuta stadiums, and he was opportuned to attend the Olympics games in 2012. Recently speaking to Ikorodu News Network (INN), Adeoye disclosed that he attended 2010, 2014, and 2018 world Cup. He was also in Qatar for the 2022 world Cup. "Am a passionate football lover, an Arsenal football fan, who's also lucky to have travelled to London to watch their games". Changing positions to his administrative strength, Adeoye said, "As the game ambassador, I helped promoted the departmental football competition for bankers in Guarantee Trust Bank (GTB) for 2yrs which later became the Orange league". According to Adeoye, he was part of an outsourced agency to voluntarily organise the annual Lagos City Marathon. "The departmental games expanded to bridging other branches". "In my leisure time, I and my colleagues play football on weekends at the Nitel football pitch in Oshodi" Adeoye added. Coming back to Ikorodu, Adeoye Abiodun explained that for over 4yrs now, his been elected as the vice-chairman of Ikorodu divisional football association, which is focused on grassroots football and talent discovery. Known to procure the Nigerian Supporters club as an attraction to local soccer competitions he promotes, Adeoye has also been identified with infusing cheerleading girls in his half-time coordinated games. He continued, "It has been observed that local footballers do not have ID's or proper means of Identification. So one of the key things I did coming into the sector, was to affiliate with a tech company to produce proper ID cards for them free of charge". "If not all the clubs, a lot of clubs in Ikorodu division have registered their players to this identification scheme, which has made it easy for officials to identify them during games". "In a nutshell, my vision is to give the youths a proper career platform to showcase their talents throw the football, which will in turn create a better society for all" Adeoye explained. Adeoye Abiodun's family promoted the Late Afusat Olabimpe Abiodun Female Gold Cup competition, which is instrumental in supporting grassroots female footballers in Nigeria. Two players from the competition's maiden edition in 2022 were enlisted to join Nigeria Under 17 female world cup 2022 in India.
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ADEOYE ABIODUN: MY PASSION FOR FOOTBALL DRIVES ME TO DISCOVER TALENTS, GIVE BACK TO COMMUNITIES ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

1 Mar 2023

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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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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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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
TINUBU AT 71: ASIWAJU IS ALLAH’S CHOSEN, HE IS A SPECIAL BEING – SHEIKH YAHYA ASHAOLA ®™√ INN Nigeria © 78657hjkoooiio2544337968922659084 Spiritual Leader, His Eminence, Sheikh Yahya Ashaola (As-Samadaani), Chief Imam of Oriwu Central Mosque of Ikorodu has referred to Nigeria's President-Elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a special being chosen by Allah to lead the current generation. In a sermon given to Muslim faithfuls on Wednesday, 29th of March 2023, marking the 71st birthday of Bola Tinubu, the chief Imam exhorted Nigerians to pray for the President-Elect, for Allah to bestow on him the ample disposition to oversee the nation. The liturgy was delivered after a special prayer and Thanksgiving session were held in the mosque dedicating Tinubu's birthday. Sheikh Ashaola, in his words, "Tinubu is the epitome of Intellectual capacity, a human resource developer and an economic stimulant, equipped for this time to rescue the shattered dreams of Nigerians". Urging the Muslim communities to put him (Tinubu) in their devotions at all times, the chief Imam said he can see the special work of Allah in the life of the incoming president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Underscoring another reason for brethren to beseech for Tinubu, Sheikh Ashaola said winning the 2023 presidential election has hoisted Bola Tinubu into a stature that even some well-respected political figures didn't attain. He explained, "The Late Obafemi Awolowo was considered the best President we never had. He was the head of the Yorubas, but he never permeated the North and East". "Today, Asiwaju has accomplished that!". "He's the most successful politician in Nigeria as we speak". "Asiwaju also suffered for the Democracy we enjoy today, he was tortured and humiliated, but his sense of focus and divine direction kept him moving to where he is now" Sheikh Ashaola added Crediting Tinubu's intellectual strength, Sheikh Ashaola asserted that the President-Elect is known to assemble the best brains to achieve sufficient results, narrating that he exemplified the same act during his first 6 months in office as Governor of Lagos State back in 1999. Subsequently, lecturing attendees, Imam Ojifinni Abdul-Ganiu, the Mufasir of Ramadan 1444/23 in Ikorodu, illustrated that it takes an extraordinary leader to discard his birthday celebration to engage more in service to humanity. Imam Ojifinni stated that the Yoruba population should emulate Bola Tinubu's life ethics, and ensure to give his incoming administration the peace it deserves. "No Yoruba group or body should be brainwashed or influenced to cause havoc on Asiwaju's presidential tenure, because the truth is, his effective performance at Aso Rock will open more doors to Yoruba leaders in the future, given them opportunities to also become president". "We must be careful not to allow people to use us to generate chaos and anarchy towards Asiwaju's tenure, it is the only way we can show him our profound support" Imam Ojifinni asserted On the backdrop of his 71st birthday, President-Elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu directed that special prayers and thanksgiving service be held on March 29, 2023, instead of his annual birthday colloquium. The special prayers were also held in Lagos and other parts of the country, simultaneously.
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30 Mar 2023
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