Category: Legislative Report

Kunle Adelabu A three term lawmaker representing the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, has assured Nigerians, especially his constituents in Ikorodu, that the 2024 budget of President Bola Ahhmed Tinubu, framed on his administration’s Renewed Hope mantra, will bring about economic prosperity to the citizen and the country. The 2024 Appropriation Bill was signed into law by the President, on the New Year Day in Abuja. Benson, who is the Chairman, House Committee on Defense, gave the assurance on Tuesday in Imota Local Council Development Area of Ikiorodu…

Kunle Adelabu Hon. Abiodun Moshood Aro (AMA), Chairman, House Committee on Public-Private Partnership, who is representing the Ikorodu Constituency II in the Lagos State House of Assembly, is rounding – off year 2023 in a very responsible way by offering his constituents his account of representation since he assumed office in June. His account of stewardship, which proves that he has been able to justify the mandate given to him by the people of Ikorodu Constituency II, at the last general elections, covers Educational Initiatives, Vocational Training and Empowerment, Public…

Kunle Adelabu Residents of Ikorodu have, again, commended the Senator representing the Lagos East Senatorial District, Sen. Mukhail Tokunbo Abiru, FCA, for the gesture extended to vulnerable people for the Christmas, stating that he is living up to his #DoingGood mantra. Over 8500 bumper food packs, consisting of 10kg garri, 5kg rice and 5kg beans, were distributed across the district, as part of the Senator’s quarterly food support for the aged, widows, single mothers, special people, unemployed youths and other classes of vulnerable residents. The food distribution exercise, which is…

Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye -As over 1000 residents get food relief for Xmas It was not all about distribution of food items to vulnerable and other constituents in Ikorodu Federal Constituency by Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, at the December edition of his ‘Apo – Anu’ food support programme which has been a monthly tradition in over five years. Benson, who is the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Defense, also used the occasion to reassured the constituents that more Renewed Hope projects – roads, schools, hospitals, empowerments, solar streetlights…

Wale Jagun The Nigerian Senate has tasked the Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN) and its subsidiaries such as the Nigerian Security Printing and Minting PLC, NIRSAL Plc, NIRSAL Microfinance Bank on strict compliance with the Central Bank of Nigeria Act 2007 and the Senate Standing Orders 2023 (as amended). This was made known during the interactive session and statutory briefing of the Central Bank of Nigeria with the joint committees of the Senate on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions and the House of Representatives Committee on Banking Regulations held…

Mariam Akinloye The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District at National Assembly, Senator Tokunbo Abiru has completed the installation of solar street lights from Aga junction through Gbasemo down to the Sholebo Estate Road in Ikorodu LGA. According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the Senator on Media & Publicity, Mr Enitan Olukotun, on Thursday, the project is meant to light up dark spots around the communities, increase social and economic activities and reduce criminal activities in the benefiting communities, most especially in this festive period. He added…

Wale Jagun Ikorodu Federal Constituency has continued to experience the dividends of democracy, especially from the federal government, as Rep. Babajimi Benson, who is representing the constituency, yet, again, kicked – off the 1 kilometre Ori-Okuta/Agric/Eyita by-pass of Ikorodu West LCDA. The road, Ori – Okuta road links the Agric – Isawo Road in Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area (LCDA) which is under construction by the Lagos State Government, to Eyita in Ikorodu North LCDA. The project, upon completion, will further reduce the volume of traffic on the Ikorodu…

Mariam Akinloye The representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, has pledged to partner with the Barr. Stephen A.B. Oteju ICT and Innovation Hub of the Alhaji Musediq Alogba E – Library & Research Centre, to assist in developing youths in Ikorodu. The facility, which is located within the Ikorodu Ultra – Modern Town Hall, Olubi/Owolowo, Ikorodu, is being managed by the Ikorodu Division Resource Development Group (IDRDG). The facility was formerly being used as an ordinary library, but was upgraded to an e – facility under the…

Kunle Adelabu The construction of a Mini – Sport Centre in Imota, facilitated by the Senator representing the Lagos East Senatorial District, Sen. Tokunbo Abiru, FCA, has attracted commendations from the traditional ruler and major stakeholders who agreed that when completed, the facility will further help in the development of youths and Imota community as a whole. The construction of the sporting facility located at the centre of Imota, commenced last week and it is expected to have a 7-aside synthetic pitch, basketball and volleyball court, as well as other…