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Kunle Adelabu -Calls on more agric  entrepreneurs to come on board Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday supported 26 agric – entrepreneurs with N100 million Agrinnovation fund aimed at boosting sustainable food security and encouraging the younger generation’s  involvement in farming. Sanwo-Olu, who noted that the future of food in Lagos is bright, emphasized that Lagos will continue to build a system that is innovative, resilient, and truly exceptional. The highest grant provided was N7million. Other beneficiaries received sums in the range of  N5milion, N2million , N1.5miilion and N1million.…

Wale Jagun Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday inaugurated two additional fire stations in fulfilment of his administration’s commitment to the protection of lives and property of the citizens. The commissioned fire stations are at Abule Eko in Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA) and Ijegun Egba in Oriade LCDA. The new fire stations are equipped with cutting-edge equipment with trained personnel to tackle domestic fires, industrial accidents and emergencies. Speaking at the commissioning, the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu emphasised the significance of commissioning new fire…

Knnle Adelabu Ikorodu has lost a prominent son and former Vice Chancellor, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (UNAAB), Professor Nurudeen Olorunimbe Adedipe Prof. Adedipe who served as the pioneer VC of UNAAB from January 1, 1988 died at the age of 84. THE IMPACT gathered that he died Wednesday, November 13, 2023. The late scholar also served as acting VC, University of Ibadan on many occasions and he was Chairman, Governing Council, Lagos State Polytechnic (now Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) He was one of the founders of…

Kunle Adelabu Residents of Ikorodu have again been warned about the activities of some kidnappers disguising as commercial motorcycle operators popularly called ‘Okada’ in the local parlance. A woman who alleged that she was almost kidnapped on Tuesday night between the California Junction and Ikorodu Club in Ikorodu, gave the latest warning in a TikTok video. She warned residents against boarding the Okada of any rider wearing nose mask, fez cap and carrying bag in the front. The incident is the second of such unfortunate kidnapping attempts in the last…

Kunle Adelabu & Bolu Orebajo (SIWES Student) -As HOMAT School emerges 2024 Winner Students from both public and private schools in Ikorodu Local Government Area were engaged in cooking competition to showcase their skills in local cuisines that are indigenous to Ikorodu. The initiative is part of efforts by the Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS), aimed at preserving the heritage and values of the Kingdom. Homat Unique School represented by Ifedolapo Awi,  Moyinjah Bakare, Boluwatife Busari and Moyosore Akinyemi, emerged as the winner of the competition which took place…

Wale Jagun & Bolu Orebajo (SIWES Student) -As ‘Owambe’, winner of IKODASS play writing competition unveils It was royal honour for the Ojora of Ijora Land and Iganmu Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) AbdulFatai Aromire, Oyegbemi II, as he was honoured with Royal Support Award at the royal banquet of the Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS) annually organized as one of the activities commemorating the Ikorodu – Oga Carnival. At this year’s edition held on Sunday at Golden Kharis Event Centre, along Sabo – Itamaga Road, Ikorodu on…

Our Reporter The  Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, has expressed heartfelt condolences to the families of those who tragically lost their lives in the fatal accident in Epe on Monday. In a statement issued by his Media Aide, Mr. Enitan Olukotun, Senator Abiru described the incident as deeply unfortunate and devastating. He offered prayers for the repose of the souls of the deceased and shared in the deep grief that has enveloped the Epe community, the Lagos East Senatorial District and Lagos State at…