30 Mar 2023

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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
SPEECH DELIVERED BY BASORUN BABATUNDE ROTINWA, NEWLY INAUGURATED CHAIRMAN OF THE EXCLUSIVES ®™√ INN Nigeria © 3939k3kn3m3mmm8874290815204521933 <p> Dated January, 29th 2023. I Am honoured to be elected as the Chairman at this stage of our development and I appreciate our member's confidence reposed in me for this responsibility. I am putting up with the responsibility for commitment because there is much to do within a short period. First and foremost, it is time for The Exclusives to take up our foremost social club in Ikorodu Division. This must be done with dedication and accountability. To this end, we want to resume our obligation and participation in the activities of the Ikorodu Oga Development Association and other community associations in which our members are movers. Further to this, we will increase our community intervention activities, strengthening therapeutic lessons for school leavers and actions which I will discuss in detail at the general meeting. The State-of-Ikorodu will be a formal part of the agenda of our monthly meetings to enable us to focus on issues of the community and intervene when necessary. The ideals of the club must a maintained. I have secured the commitment of every Executive Committee to reach out to members who are lagging while I have a personal ambition to enlarge the membership without compromising the standards. My administration will mobilise the members to work on the Secretariat project and set a target of achieving it as soon as possible. It is pertinent to mention that we're ready to move with media technology by hosting The Exclusives website which will not lack quality content. There is no intention of changing the model of The Exclusives, but the dynamics must change and the preeminence of its membership should reflect without winking in the dark. There must be discipline and we must celebrate ourselves. The new Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr Said Sanusi SAN will have his reception in due course. By the grace of God, there will continue to be great things to celebrate. I must thank my predecessors, from the founding Chairman, Dr Bolaji Ajenifuja, OFR (now Patron) to the outgoing Chairman, Alhaji Wasiu Allison, for the tremendous work done to put up such an image that we all enjoy. I hereby seek your support and the support of all members going forward. The Board of Trustees is a worthy institution by its membership. We intend to tap into you. Finally, as activities define institutions, I urge us to rededicate to The Exclusives, It will pay off. May God continue to bless us and our respective families and friends.
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SPEECH DELIVERED BY BASORUN BABATUNDE ROTINWA, NEWLY INAUGURATED CHAIRMAN OF THE EXCLUSIVES ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

7 Feb 2023
ORIWU, ODOGUNYAN, IPAKODO, OREYO, YEWA & ELEPE JNR SECONDARY SHINES AT INTERNATIONAL SECONDARY SCHOOL ATHLETICS TRIALS, HUMAN RIGHTS COMPETITION, WORLD SCIENCE DAY 2023 ®™√ INN Nigeria © fb img 16748337470348669480802989885598 Pacesetters from Education District 2 Lagos took the Sports and Athletics, Science and Technology fair, Judiciary - Human Rights, and Teenage Festival of Life & Disability Quiz Competitions by storm, displaying both brains and ideation. Anthony village Snr. Grammar school startled their event with mind-blowing compliances at the Debate Competition, emerging champion, while IPAKODO Snr secondary school, Ikorodu emerged 3rd Best. Seven developing athletes from Mende Senior High, Oreyo Junior Grammar School, Yewa Junior Grammar School, Community senior Grammar School and Gbagada senior Grammar School influenced the just concluded National Secondary School Athletics Trials in Abeokuta. The schools were selected to represent Nigeria at the International Secondary Schools Athletics Competition 2023 in Turkey. Their counterparts from Ipakodo Senior Grammar School emerged as swimming champions at the National Sports Festival, Delta 2022. Young scientists from Oriwu Snr model college, Ikorodu, CMS Girls Snr secondary school & Eva Adelaja girls Jnr secondary school, Bariga respectively presented mind-blowing inventions like the Carbon Footprint Kit (CFP KIT), Solar Cooker & Bio-Ethanol Production as alternative Source of energy which ranked as best at the 2022 Annual Celebration of World Science Day in Lagos State, emerging 2nd, 4th & 5th positions! Odogunyan Jnr grammar school, Ikorodu came 2nd best, while Elepe Jnr Secondary School, Ikorodu came 3rd position in the Junior Category! Ipakodo Snr grammar school emerged winner of the Lagos State Bible Society Of Nigeria Quiz for the Deaf. It was also a standing ovation for the Drama Troupe from Government Junior Secondary School, Ikorodu as their flawless creative display beat all others, positioning them as the Undisputed Champion Of The Ministry Of Justice - Human Rights Day Celebration. Receiving the schools, Mrs Anike Adekanye, the Tutor General/Permanent Secretary, Education District 2 expressed great belief in the abilities of the emerging athletes, Scientists, Artists, Debaters, and Singers. She exhorted them to always pursue creativity, invention, discipline, confidence, brilliance as well as academic excellence. Noting that the victories are part of the specks being enforced in Education District 2 towards fulfilling the tenets of the Education and Technology Pillar of the T.H.E.M.E.S Agenda of Mr Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. She also pointed out that the Governor has always delivered great platforms for Lagos State students to thrive, appreciating the strategic piloting of the development of Education in Lagos State by Mrs Adefisayo Folasade, the Honourable Commissioner. Celebrating the brilliance, creativity, invention, passion and grit possessed by the teams, she added that their hard work and devotion would earn them personal development and fulfilment in life. Mrs Adekanye concluded by praising the handlers of the District's contingents for working assiduously to uphold the culture of creativity, excellence and progress in the District.
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ORIWU, ODOGUNYAN, IPAKODO, OREYO, YEWA & ELEPE JNR SECONDARY SHINES AT INTERNATIONAL SECONDARY SCHOOL ATHLETICS TRIALS, HUMAN RIGHTS COMPETITION, WORLD SCIENCE DAY 2023 ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

27 Jan 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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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
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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TINUBU AT 71: ASIWAJU IS ALLAH’S CHOSEN, HE IS A SPECIAL BEING – SHEIKH YAHYA ASHAOLA ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

30 Mar 2023
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