Category: Legislative Report

Kunle Adelabu The surprise project mentioned by the representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, that he has for his constituents has been unmasked as it has been revealed that the three term lawmaker is the one that facilitated the inclusion of the Igbogbo/Offin/Oreta Road in the 2023 Supplementary budget. The three term lawmaker had, about two weeks ago, informed reporter that he has a surprise package for the Ikorodu constituents, but did not reveal details. The N2.176tn 2023 supplementary budget proposal by President Bola Tinubu, was approved…

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Wale Jagun The Lagos State House of Assembly has called for the review of administrative guidelines for Local Governments (LG) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDA) in order to ensure effective service delivery. Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, the Speaker, supporting the call emphasised the Assembly’s responsibility to make and update laws as needed. The Chairman of the House Committee on Local Government and Community Relations, Hon. Sanni Okanlawon, raised the matter during a plenary session on Thursday, highlighting the importance of reviewing the laws that govern Local Government (LGs) and…

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Wale Jagun The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday approved a list of nominees for the State Executive Council (SEC) and some agencies and parastatals. In a statement Tuesday by the Media Assistant to the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Eromosele Ebhomele, stated that Kemi Ogunyemi was confirmed as a member of the executive council by the House at a sitting presided over by Speaker Mudashiru Obasa. The lawmakers also approved Peregrine Victoria Mopelola as chairman of the Lagos State Teaching Service Commission while Mrs. Ajenifuja…

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Mariam Akinloye -As 500 residents get October edition of ‘Apo Anu’ food support Residents of Ikorodu, especially those who are vulnerable and in needs, should be expecting a massive food intervention programme by the Federal Government. This was revealed by the representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson. The Chairman, House Committee on Defense who also hinted that he will be the one spearheading the distribution of the food intervention, while assuring that the food packages will get to the every nook and cranny of Ikorodu federal constituency…

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Kunle Adelabu The performing representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, has revealed that massive road construction would commence in the next one week or two in different parts of his constituency. Benson stated that he’s working on ensuring that the Ikorodu – Shagamu road, which has been under reconstruction for many years, is completed, and also hinted at unveiling an undisclosed big project soon.The three – term lawmaker made the disclosures at his Ikorodu Constituency Office on Saturday, at the October 2023 edition of his monthly ‘Apo…

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Kunle Adelabu Strategic roads that are in deplorable state in Ikorodu Constituency II, will now get the much needed attention following the strategic partnership struck by the representative of the constituency in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), with an agency of the government. Hon. Moshood entered into the partnership with the Lagos State Public Works Corporation (LSPWC), to initiate essential road palliative measures in Ikorodu Constituency II, and ensure smoother and safer transportation. In a statement released today by the Media aide to the…

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Wale Jagun – Seeks declaration of emergency on road infrastructure The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday resolved to invite officials of government in relation to the poor state of roads across the State. This was as many of the lawmakers, during plenary bemoaned the condition of roads in their various constituencies. They also sought the declaration of an emergency on roads by the state government. Those invited include the Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Works and Infrastructure, Adeyinka Lukmon, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry and…

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-Says Council Chairmen, Vice, Councillors now under close monitoring Local government chairmen, vice chairmen, councillors and other top officials of the 57 councils in Lagos State will henceforth face strict monitoring to make them meet the yearnings and aspirations of their people, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has declared. Dr. Obasa said reports available to the House have shown that some of the council chairmen have not met the expectations of their people, so far. He warned that it will no longer be…

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Kunle Adelabu -Gets Commissioner’s, Special Adviser’s, Others’ commendations It was a massive reception for the Representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, when he toured three projects that he facilitated in different parts of his constituency, as residents trooped out to welcome and thank him. Rep. Benson, on Saturday, toured the completed Ita – Elewa Youth Center where he facilitated sporting facilities which has a football pitch, basketball court and stand with offices and space for indoor games. Also toured were the ongoing reconstruction of Pashokun Street that…

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