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10TH ASSEMBLY: OBASA TELLS LAGOS LAWMAKERS-ELECT TO GUARD AGAINST GREED & SELFISHNESS, SAYS NEW LAWMAKERS MUST HAVE POLITICAL WILL FOR SUCCESS ®™√ INN Nigeria © 383in3nn4n4n5573552496346249801 Lawmakers-elect of the Lagos State House of Assembly began a 3-day induction programme on Friday with Speaker Mudashiru Obasa advising them to eschew greed and selfishness while they represent their constituents. Dr. Obasa further tasked the members-elect to develop the political will to effectively perform oversight functions as part of their responsibilities. Declaring the programme open in Lagos, Obasa noted the importance of the legislative arm of government in a democracy adding that lawmakers have special roles to play in strengthening the institution. The Speaker, while congratulating the members-elect, especially those getting into the House for the first time, charged them to remain conscious of the reason they were elected to represent the millions of Lagos residents. "How do we represent our people? By putting their interests forward beyond personal interest. It is also to have the political will to be able to oversight on other arms of government. "The day you start thinking about yourself and your personal interest is the day you start betraying the represent. "We must guide against greed and selfishness. Greed will set you against the House and selfishness will set you against those you represent and it will not do you any good. "For this reason, you must do away with greed and selfishness if you truly want to succeed as a lawmaker. Always know that it is when you serve your people wholeheartedly that you would have enough reasons to judge yourself adequately. "You must learn to be passionate about your institution and be ambassadors of the House. We must work together irrespective of the party through which you came to the House. Elections are gone and we are one now in the interest of our people," Dr Obasa told the lawmakers-elect. Earlier speaking about the theme: 'Towards A Responsive and participatory governance - prospects, opportunities and Challenges', the Clerk of the House, Barrister Olalekan Onafeko, said the training was critical to how the 10th Assembly would conduct its business. "This is because the Lagos Assembly is built in a way that other Houses of Assembly learn from it," he said. He appealed to the lawmakers-elect to be open to learning so that they can contribute to making the House a better institution and Lagos a better place.
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10TH ASSEMBLY: OBASA TELLS LAGOS LAWMAKERS-ELECT TO GUARD AGAINST GREED & SELFISHNESS, SAYS NEW LAWMAKERS MUST HAVE POLITICAL WILL FOR SUCCESS ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

INN 5 May 2023
Lawmakers-elect of the Lagos State House of Assembly began a 3-day induction programme on Friday with Speaker...
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2023 LAHA POLL RESULTS: INEC DECLARES GBOLAHAN OGUNLEYE, ABIODUN MOSHOOD ARO WINNERS OF IKORODU CONSTITUENCY 1/2 LAHA ELECTIONS ®™√ INN Nigeria © 393j3jn3nen7E25030023765083235161. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Hon. Gbolahan Ogunleye (OGA), son of former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Prince Abiodun Ogunleye as the winner of the just concluded State House of Assembly elections in Ikorodu constituency 1. Ijede-born Hon. Abiodun Moshood Aro, known better as AMA was also declared winner of Ikorodu constituency 2 for the State House of Assembly seat. Both candidates campaigned under the All-Progressive Congress (APC) party's umbrella. Ikorodu constituency 1 comprises Ikorodu LG, Ikorodu West LCDA and Ikorodu North LCDA, while Ikorodu Constituency 2 consists of Igbogbo Baiyeku LCDA, Imota LCDA and Ijede LCDA. The declaration was made at the INEC's office in Ikorodu on Sunday the 19th of March 2023.
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2023 LAHA POLL RESULTS: INEC DECLARES GBOLAHAN OGUNLEYE, ABIODUN MOSHOOD ARO WINNERS OF IKORODU CONSTITUENCY 1/2 LAHA ELECTIONS ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

INN 19 Mar 2023
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Hon. Gbolahan Ogunleye (OGA), son of former Deputy Governor...
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2023 OGA MOVEMENT: IKORODU CONSTITUENCY 1 HALTS FOR GBOLAHAN OGUNLEYE’S APC LAHA CAMPAIGN FLAG OFF, COLOSSAL CROWD SHOWS SUPPORT ®™√ INN Nigeria © 009877iklpouu465119642281494231 Ita-Elewa open space was loaded to its brim on the 13th of February 2023 as APC Ikorodu constituency 1 candidate, Hon. Gbolahan Ogunleye officially flagged off his Lagos State house of Assembly campaign in grand style. With the general elections fast approaching, the ruling party and its followers took Ikorodu central by awe as multiple supportive factions assembled at the well-known space to further propel its aspirants. Set in motion by the APC Local Organising Committee (LOC) in Ikorodu division, passionate groups; Amiko volunteers, south-south OGA Campaign Group, AMA campaign group, Onward movement of Nigeria, and Tokunbo Abiru campaign group got the space choked up, culminating loyal APC party faithfuls across the waterbed region. It didn't take long before Apex leaders, symbolising fellows, Ikorodu division council bosses and influential personalities hit the stage, making their presence known and establishing the significance of the campaign. Making the support for Hon. Gbolahan Ogunleye the focal point, the crusade also took hold of the platform to canvass support for all other fresh and returning candidates under the APC party's wings. Former Deputy Governor of Lagos State and APC apex Leader in Ikorodu Division, Prince Abiodun Ogunleye, father of Ikorodu constituency 1 candidate, joined his GAC colleague, Senator Adeseye Ogunlewe on the podium, urging the massive crowd to give massive support to the party during the forthcoming elections. Addressing the mammoth crowd, both leaders advised all to strengthen their voices via votes, ensuring the success of the party at all levels in the 2023 general elections. Characterising APC candidates as capable, the leaders explained that Nigeria can only get better and pan out of its present struggling stage with the right set of administrators in place. Senator Adetokunbo Abiru, representing the Lagos East Senatorial district also took a brief moment to communicate with the masses on staying loyal to the party to benefit from its quality and developmental style of governance. Abiru congratulated Hon. Gbolahan Ogunleye for a successful LAHA Ikorodu constituency 1 flag-off campaign, adding that his victory is certain. Ikorodu federal legislator, Hon. Babajimi Benson MHR, on his path, exhorted party faithfuls to come out en mass to show support to all APC Candidates from Top To Bottom. According to Rep. Jimi Benson, the massive show of support should not end at campaigns but extend to election days, for the transformational legacy of the APC party to continue. "I encourage our people to be on standby with their Permanent Voter Cards (PVC), voting all APC candidates is bringing our ambition to reality", JB said. One of the high points of the event was the mounting of the podium by Lagos State House Of Assembly Majority Leader, and Representing Ikorodu Constituency 1, Hon. SOB Agunbiade. Calling the day a blessed and glorious one, Agunbiade expressed his joy in belonging to the All Progressive Congress, adding that the party is in control of the Local, State and Federal Government. Talking to the jam-packed crowd, Agunbiade said supporters must avoid making mistakes at the polling booth, asserting that all candidates of the All Progressive Congress should emerge victorious by a landslide come February 25th and March 11th. Debunking all rumours following his loss to Gbolahan at the APC LAHA primary elections, Agunbiade demonstrated his genuine support for Hon. Gbolahan Ogunleye by elevating Gbolahan's hand together with other leaders on stage. Speaking on the presidential elections, Agunbiade explained that in politics, people can switch sides against each other at the eleventh hour, but the beauty about Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu's leadership is being able to plan and scale through all stumbling blocks with success as his end game. "We have won the election already, let's just go out with a positive spirit and clinch the victory" Agunbiade concluded. In his words of gratitude, Hon. Gbolahan Ogunleye expressed his affection to leaders and party members for standing by him ever since he declared his intention for the APC LAHA Ikorodu constituency 1 seat. Affirming that he'll ensure to live up to expectations as a quality representative by capitalising on the brilliant insights and success of his predecessors, Gbolahan prompted proponents to vote en mass for him and all other APC candidates. "At each polling unit, a win for APC is a win for Ikorodu, Lagos State and Nigeria as a whole". "The leaders on board have laid a solid foundation for aspiring candidates to thrive on. And I must salute all our aspirants in progress, it's a triumph for us" Gbolahan added. High Chief Asipa Kaoli Olusanya, who led the Local Organising Committee members to the event, persuaded party faithfuls to stay on guard and sound the alarm as all road leads to the general elections. He said that candidates of the party at all levels including; Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, vying for the Presidency, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, seeking reelection as Governor of Lagos State, Senator Tokunbo Abiru (for Lagos East Senatorial district) and Hon. Babajimi Benson MHR (gunning for another term at the green chamber), possess political records of excellent performance. Elucidating that voting for APC is a vote for a better Nigeria, Kaoli told the crowd that the Nation's future is in safe hands under the hierarchy and supervision of the ruling party. Hon. Wasiu Adesina (Ikorodu LG Chairman), Bldr. Olusesan Daini (Chairman, Igbogbo Baiyeku LCDA), Prince Wasiu Agoro (Chairman, Imota LCDA), Bldr Adeola Adebisi Banjo (Ikorodu North LCDA Chairman), Hon. Sulaimon Olarewaju (Chairman, Ikorodu West LCDA), and Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo-Alogba (Chairman, Ijede LCDA) were visibly seen on stage showing their support for Gbolahan. Former Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adeyemi Ikuforiji, Member House of Assembly, Ikorodu Constituency II, Hon. Saka Nurudeen Solaja, Candidate of the State House of Assembly, Ikorodu Constituency II, Hon. Abiodun Moshood Aro (AMA), Alhaji Waheed Animashaun, Ikorodu APC LGA chairman, among other party stakeholders, were also present.
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2023 OGA MOVEMENT: IKORODU CONSTITUENCY 1 HALTS FOR GBOLAHAN OGUNLEYE’S APC LAHA CAMPAIGN FLAG OFF, COLOSSAL CROWD SHOWS SUPPORT ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

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2023 ELECTIONS: ONWARD MOVEMENT OF NIGERIA STORMS ITA-ELEWA OPEN SPACE, CAMPAIGNS FOR APC IKORODU CONSTITUENCY 1 ASPIRANT ®™√ INN Nigeria © 3929k3k2mm2m5508708375765395169 Onward Movement of Nigeria, a socio-political movement is setting the pace in hurling support behind candidates of the All Progressive Congress (APC) within Ikorodu Division, Lagos State and Nigeria in general. Canvassing eligible voters and creating awareness across communities on practical ways to vote in the forthcoming elections, the movement is evaluated as one of the largest in structure. As APC Ikorodu Constituency 1 flagged off its campaign for the Lagos State House of Assembly on the 13th of February 2023, the socio-political movement did not disappoint, turning out en mass to assist Hon. Gbolahan Ogunleye, the party's aspirant. Established by the Majority Leader of the Lagos State House of Assembly, and Ikorodu constituency 1 Representative, Hon. SOB Agunbiade, the group stormed Ita-Elewa Open space, the venue for the flag-off campaign event in their colourful native attire. Olowolagba Olawale, Onward Movement of Nigeria, principal coordinator in Ikorodu North LCDA, explained that all Onward members are APC members, and the group support all candidates backed by the party. Accentuating the leadership traits of the APC presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Tokunbo Abiru, Ikorodu Federal Lawmaker, Hon. Babajimi Benson MHR, Ikorodu constituency 1 and 2 aspirants, Gbolahan Ogunleye and Hon. Abiodun Moshood Aro, Mr Olawale noted that Onward members are ready to propel all aspirants to triumph. Olu Omoniyi, media director of the group disclosed to Ikorodu News Network (INN) that the socio-political movement is not just coming out to compliment the flagship campaign, but OMN is part of the system, set up to project the All Progressive Congress party's agendas. According to Omoniyi, the group has invested enormously in the electoral season by reaching out to non-members in a bid to convince them to get involved and endorse the party's quest for a landslide victory. He continued, "Onward Movement of Nigeria, just like the name, we're operating at a National scale, pressing towards realising a better Nigeria for all". "Here in Ikorodu, we're well structured across the LG/LCDAs, that's why you can see our massive representatives from different wards present to support OGA" Omoniyi asserted Hon. SOB Agunbiade, who was initially represented by the group, later made himself available at the climax of the campaign, joining Apex Leaders, council bosses, party aspirants and followers to mouthpiece backings for his successor. Agunbiade thanked the party leaders for consolidating its followers, explaining that as long as the party stays united, victory is assured on all fronts during the elections.
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2023 ELECTIONS: ONWARD MOVEMENT OF NIGERIA STORMS ITA-ELEWA OPEN SPACE, CAMPAIGNS FOR APC IKORODU CONSTITUENCY 1 ASPIRANT ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

INN 13 Feb 2023
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FOLASHADE-OBA BAGS TINUBU NATIONAL THINK-TANK OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AWARDS IN ABUJA ®™√ INN Nigeria © 8889uuh1401251634300255131 The National Chairman of the Association of Local Government Vice-Chairmen of Nigeria (ALGOVC), Aarebirin Honourable (Dr) Princess Folashade Olabanji-Oba has bagged the Tinubu National Think-Tank (TNT) Outstanding Leadership Awards. Folashade-Oba, Vice-Chairman of Ikorodu Local Government Area of Lagos State, was presented the prestigious Award on Tuesday the 30th of May 2023 in Abuja, Nigeria. According to the organisation, Folashade-Oba, who they deem a Matron to TNT, was bestowed the prominent award due to her invariant defence of projects related to the new President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Receiving the Award, Folashade-Oba appreciated the organisation for deeming her fit to earn the exceptional commendation, asserting that the award is simply a motivation to commit herself more to the betterment of the Nation. "This Award is simply a reminder to myself that daily, we must not relent in committing our human and material resources to Nation Building, for the good of the common man" She said A long-term admirer and supporter of the new President of Nigeria, Folashade-Oba explained that the reason she stood to uphold projects related to the President, for her is the best way to affirm her loyalty to the President, who she labelled a mentor to her evolution on many fronts. She's also the Global Director General of the Asiwaju Distinguished Ambassadors Movement (ADAM).
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DSS’ SIEGE ON OUR LAGOS OFFICE SHOCKING – EFCC ®™√ INN Nigeria © storage emulated 0 pictures comica cartoon16854415674238457796336087846574 The operatives of the Lagos Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, arrived at their office on No. 15 Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, this morning, May 30, 2023, to be denied entry by agents of the Department of State Services, DSS, who had barricaded the entrance with armoured personnel carriers. This development is strange to the Commission given that we have cohabited with the DSS in that facility for 20 years without incident. By denying operatives access to their offices, the Commission’s operations at its largest hub with over 500 personnel, hundreds of exhibits, and many suspects in detention have been disrupted. Cases scheduled for a court hearing today have been aborted, while many suspects who had been invited for questioning are left unattended. Even more alarming is that suspects in detention are left without care with grave implications for their rights as inmates. All of these have wider implications for the nation’s fight against economic and financial crimes. The siege is inconsistent with the synergy expected of agencies working for the same government and nation, especially when there are ongoing discussions on the matter.
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GOVERNOR SANWO-OLU ENLISTS GENDER EQUALITY, SOCIAL INCLUSION, YOUTH IN DEVELOPMENT AGENDA; TAKES OATH WITH DEPUTY ®™√ INN Nigeria © fb img 16853664508099178761542173265346 There is more progress to come as Lagos State steadily journeys into the unfolding dispensation, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu reassured Lagosians as he took the oath to kick off his second term, on Monday. The morning downpour could not water down the Governor’s will and determination to renew his pledge to Lagos citizens before whom he stood at the amphitheatre of Tafawa Balewa Square, where the Chief Judge of the State, Justice Kazeem Alogba, administered the oath on him. Sanwo-Olu was sworn in at exactly 11:50 am, after which the Governor stepped forward to give a thorough account of stewardship of his first term. Enumerating transformations recorded by the State since 2019 under his leadership, the Governor noted that Lagos had lived up to its billing as the Center of Excellence. The State, he said, became the first sub-national to deliver an intracity rail network from its balance sheet to aid mass mobility in the mega city. This, the Governor said, has further advanced the State’s development course, just as the completion of Lekki Deep Seaport has enhanced socio-economic growth and turned the State into a new logistics hub of West Africa. He said the delivery of the largest rice mill in Imota by his administration was a game changer that would make Lagos a key player in the food production chain on the continent. Sanwo-Olu said Lagos had remained on the track of sustenance and prosperity, pointing out that his Government’s financial engineering led to the upgrade of the State to AAA(nga) status in financial sustainability and resilience by Fitch International - a feat unprecedented in the State’s annals. The Governor, sharing his catalogue of achievements, also listed other notable progress made by Lagos, especially in expanding infrastructure to enhance the intermodal transport system, healthcare services, education, aesthetic environment, social interventions and other areas across his administration’s development agenda. “In my first term, we set the stage for transformative change. We confronted significant challenges, from improving our infrastructure to ensuring adequate social services, from grappling with economic downturns to navigating a global pandemic. Yet, we never faltered. Our challenges became stepping-stones and our trials, the foundation of our resilience,” Sanwo-Olu said. Despite fulfilling some of his pledges, the Governor said there would be much more to be accomplished in the coming days as his final term begins. He said the swearing-in offered him an opportunity to acknowledge the expectations of the electorate, and to rededicate his administration towards meeting and surpassing the people’s expectations. Sanwo-Olu said his vision was beyond the provision of physical infrastructure and working to attain good economic indicators for the State; he said he would govern to make Lagos a beacon of cultural vibrancy, intellectual prowess, and humanistic values. The Governor, in his inauguration address, expanded the scope of his administration’s governing T.H.E.M.E.S Agenda. He announced three additional areas of focus in which the State Government would intensify intervention in the next four years, including Social Inclusion, Gender Equality and Youth. He said: “That tradition of progressive governance, of enlightened leadership, has consistently yielded fruit for us, and set Lagos up as a model State. We have lived up to our designation as Centre of Excellence, and a day like this is an opportunity to celebrate. Our people still expect a lot more from us in several areas; today is another opportunity to acknowledge our citizens’ expectations and to rededicate ourselves to meeting and surpassing those expectations. I pledge, as your Governor, to unleash greater energy in the service of Lagos. I will work tirelessly for the well-being of every Lagosian and will strive for a Lagos that we can all be proud of. “It is in line with our resolve, I am pleased to announce that we are taking our governing agenda to the next level in this second term. Henceforth, it will be known as ‘T.H.E.M.E.S Plus’, representing the incorporation of an intensified focus on Social Inclusion, Gender Equality and Youth. We are strengthening and reinforcing our governance agenda in order not to leave anyone behind on account of their social status, gender or young age; we will design all our policies and programmes to ensure that everyone is carried along and catered to. This is our solemn promise to you.” Sanwo-Olu said his second term would be more rewarding for the residents, as the State would witness consolidation of his reforms and governance at higher levels. In the coming weeks, the Governor will be delivering another intracity rail network, Red Line Rail, which is at the completion stage. Lagos will also be witnessing the development of a new airport in Ibeju-Lekki, Deep Seaport in Badagry and Fourth Mainland Bridge in addition to other capital projects in the pipeline. The task ahead, the Governor said, would be a collective responsibility of the Government and people, noting that he would always seek partnership with the citizens in line with his administration’s mantra. He assured that his administration would continue to foster a culture of transparency, accountability and participatory governance. “The greatness and strength of Lagos lie in the collective spirit of our people; whether those paying taxes, or those treating public property with care and respect, or those speaking about something when they see something going wrong or someone breaking the law. For us as a government, I would be the first to acknowledge our side of this social contract. I will not let you down,” the Governor said. Sanwo-Olu eulogised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for laying the foundation for the development of Lagos, which, he said, made it easy for the succeeding administrations to strengthen transformational governance and keep the State on the path of progress. The Governor also thanked the immediate past President Muhammadu Buhari for dedicating kindness and support for Lagos, which enabled his administration to record many successes in the last four years. Sanwo-Olu said he was ready to continue to offer transformational leadership to the State in collaboration with his Deputy, Dr Drfemi Hamzat, whom he described as a “loyal friend, partner-in-progress”. He promised Lagos would remain a city united by its diversity, while pledging to work till his last days in creating a better future for the citizens. He said: “At this moment of our history, it has fallen upon me to steer the ship and to move us closer than ever to the Greater Lagos of our dreams. As I promised four years ago, the glitz of office will not change my personality and I will not try to become something I am not. I have strived to serve excellently, with humility, compassion, with a listening ear, bending where necessary to demonstrate that people’s welfare is at the centre of our actions. “I am sending a reminder to Lagosians that this land belongs to all of us, and all of us who call it home must partake in its goodness. Regardless of what language we speak, where we trace our ancestry to, where in Lagos we live, or what religion we profess; regardless of age or gender or political party, and regardless of how long we have called this land home; we are all united by something deep and immutable, which is our aspirations to make tomorrow better than today for us and our children.” Thousands of residents across the State, clad in colourful attires, defied the rains to witness the historic event held at Onikan. The inauguration was well-attended by members of the corporate sector and diplomatic community.
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