Wale Jagun Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu and the immediate past Minister of Works and Housing, Dr. Babatunde Raji Fashola have urged the graduating Students of the Lagos State University to embrace the future with their acquired skills, technological marvel and self-discipline for enormous possibilities of prosperity. The duo gave the charge today at the 27th Convocation Lecture of Lagos State University (LASU), themed: “Embracing the Future: Navigating the Intersection of Technology and Humanity”, held at the School Campus, Ojo, Lagos. LASU, during the Convocation event conferred Bachelor’s…
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Oriwu At 75: Alumni Chieftains, Others Celebrate Old School With Students
Wale Jagun & Mariam Akinloye -Charge them on academic excellence The celebration of the milestone 75th anniversary of Oriwu College Ikorodu (now Oriwu Senior and Junior Model Colleges, Ikorodu) has kicked – off with the celebration of the school’s Founders’ Day. Oriwu College Founders’ Day, which comes up every May 29, was celebrated with the chieftains and members of the Oriwu College Old Students’ Association of Nigeria (OCOSAN) mentoring the current students and charging them to sustain the college’s tradition of excellence. The celebration is themed, “Journey Through Time: 75…
Read MoreNAIDS 2024: Igbogbo Students’ Union Will Support Most Qualified Aspirant From Imota In Adherence To Rotational Agreement
Kunle Adelabu The Igbogbo Students’ Union (ISU), has declared that none of its members will contest the position of the President of the National Association of Ikorodu Division Students (NAIDS) coming up later this year, but that it will support the most qualified aspirant from Imota. According to the leading union body in the Ikorodu Division, its position is in adherence to the rotational agreement among the three union bodies – Student union bodies in Ikorodu Constituency II – Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA, Ijede LCDA and Imota LCDA. In a statement by…
Read MoreIgbogbo Students Empowered With Small Chops Skills
Mariam Akinloye As part of the efforts by the Igbogbo Students’ Union to improve the skills of its members, especially the young girls, a day within the CHEF week, was dedicated to a skill – up training. At the training held at the Oba Johnson Fatola Pavilion of the Adeboruwa palace, Igbogbo, on Wednesday, were students from various schools in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA). The Skill – up program, themed, “Don’t give me fish, teach me how to catch fish”, was organized in partnership with the Adunni Save…
Read More2024 Ikorodu Peace Initiative Scholarship, Bursary Awards On Till June 11
Wale Jagun -Charges parents to ensure their children apply The annual educational support for indigenes and residents of Ikorodu, by the Ikorodu Division Peace Initiative Limited (IDPIL), is still on for prospective applicants. The scholarship and bursary are worth N30milion which will be allocated to qualified students in support of their education. Thus, students studying full time programmes in any public higher institution across the country, are eligible to apply for any of the three categories of the support – Scholarship, Bursary I and Bursary II. The activation and acceptance…
Read MoreIgbogbo Students’ Union Kicks – Off 2024 Children Education Fund Week With Parliamentary Summit
Wale Jagun The Igbogbo Students’ Union (ISU), on Saturday, kicked – off its Children Education Fund (C.H.E.F) week programmes with the second edition of its Parliamentary Summit. The summit, which was attended by the Chairman, Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Comrade Daini Sesan and other notable dignitaries, took place at the Oba Johnson Fatola Pavilion, Adeboruwa Palace, Igbogbo. The week – long celebration is themed: “An Endearing Legacy of Learning: Celebrating 20 Years More of Educational Excellence”. Speaker of the Parliament, ISU, Rt. Hon. Abdulateef Balogun, while welcoming guests…
Read MoreOriwu College 75th Founders’ Day Anniversary Holds Wednesday 29
Kunle Adelabu The 75th Founders’ Day anniversary of the premier college in Ikorodu Division and one of the best secondary schools in Nigeria, Oriwu College, Ikorodu (now Oriwu Senior and Junior Model Colleges, Ikorodu), has been scheduled to hold on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. The aniversary of the foremost college takes place every May 29, being the day the school was founded. The 75th milestone celebration is themed: “Journey Through Time: 75 Years of Memories, Excellence”. The Founders’ Day ceremony, which is part of the week – long activities lined…
Read MoreKith & Kin Montessori School Celebrates 2024 Children’s Day
Mariam Akinloye The Kith & Kin Montessori School, Ikorodu, on Friday, celebrated the 2024 Children’s Day, in a vibrant and engaging way. The day was filled with joy, laughter and series of activities that highlighted the talents and enthusiasm of our students. Children’s Day is celebrated on May 27th of every year. In his opening speech, the Head Teacher, Kith & Kin Montessori School, delivered a heartfelt opening speech, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity and how it aligns with the school’s values. The speech was brief yet impactful, setting a…
Read MoreKith & Kin Nursery, Primary Schools Celebrate 2024 World Turtle Day
Jare Olukotun Pupils of the Kith & Kin Nursery & Primary Schools, Ikorodu, on Thursday, celebrated the world Turtle Day with the rest of the world by drawing images of the creature as the school embarked on a creative journey. World Turtle Day is an annual event that has been taking place since 2000. It was founded by American Tortoise Rescue. It’s urging people to come together to understand tortoises and turtles better. Every year, World Turtle Day is observed on May 23. In a statement by the management of…
Read MoreRep. Benson Aids Students’ Education In Ikorodu Federal Constituency With Solar Lamps
Mariam Akinloye -Students, teachers commend lawmaker, partners The three – term lawmaker representing the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, has continued with his light – up project in the Ikorodu Federal Constituency.This time around, the project has been expanded to support education of students in his constituency, by distributing 1000 solar lamp to students across 20 secondary schools in Ikorodu Division. The initiative, according to Mayor Muhydeen Sanwoola, Director – General, iCare Foundation which is the operational arm of Rep. Benson, was to light up beneficiaries’ homes, ensure…
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