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Ramadan Lecture: Lagos East Arewa Community Commends Senator Abiru, Rallies Support for Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda

As the train of the Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru Ramadan Lecture Series, across Lagos East Senatorial district, reached Mile 12, Ikosi-Isheri LCDA, members of the Arewa community in the district, under the leadership of Alhaji Usman Shehu Jibrin (Sampam), on Sunday commended Senator Adetokunbo Abiru for his inclusive leadership and engagement with diverse communities, as they gathered for a Ramadan lecture sponsored by the lawmaker. The well attended Tafsir, which brought together community and political leaders, Islamic scholars and other stakeholders, provided an opportunity for participants to reflect on the spiritual significance of Ramadan and political leadership in the country, applauding the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Senator Abiru, who was represented by his Special Adviser on Constituency Matters, Dr. Saheed Oladapo Ibikunle, said the Ramadan period offers a valuable opportunity for reflection, compassion and renewed commitment to...

Senator Tokunbo Abiru Delivers New Blocks of Classrooms In 5 Schools In Imota, Ikorodu West, Ikorodu North LCDAs

Several communities in Ikorodu division of Lagos East Senatorial District have expressed excitement following the delivery of new classroom blocks facilitated by Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru to improve educational infrastructure and support better learning outcomes. The beneficiary schools include UNA Primary School, Igbalu, Imota LCDA; Anglican Primary School, Isawo; Ipakodo Senior Grammar School; Local Government Primary School, Ipakodo; and Farm Settlement Primary School, Odogunyan. The projects were commissioned on behalf of the senator by the executive chairmen of the respective local council authorities: Ameen Apanishile (Ikorodu North LCDA), Sulaimon Kazeem (Ikorodu West LCDA), and Sunday Benson (Imota LCDA). They commended the Senator for attending to the growing educational needs of the people, strengthening ongoing efforts to improve public education infrastructure and human capital development within Lagos East Senatorial District. Speaking through his Special...

RESTORING TRUST BETWEEN OFFICE HOLDERS AND PARTY STRUCTURES

By Shuaib Babatunde Adebayo (Optimistic) In the current political space, a concerning situation has continued to unfold, particularly among office holders. Many office holders after assuming office, tend to build and operate with a separate group of loyalists loyal to them personally rather than to the political party that brought them into power. This group is often tightly controlled and managed by the office holder, creating a parallel structure that overshadows the original party framework. It is important to emphasize that political offices are not won by individuals alone, but through the collective efforts of the party structure. These political structures are the backbone of every electoral victory. They mobilize voters, engage communities, campaign tirelessly, and defend the party’s mandate before, during, and after elections. Without these structures, most office holders would not have emerged victorious. However, it has become common practice for some office holders, once in...

We've Never Had It This Good, Lagos East Constituents Celebrate As Senator Abiru Food Packs Touch 12,000 Families Across 16 LGs/ LCDAs

We've Never Had It This Good, Lagos East Constituents Celebrate As Senator Abiru Food Packs Touch 12,000 Families Across 16 LGs/ LCDAs "This is unprecedented, we have never had it this good in the history of Lagos East", this was the common commendation showered on the Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, across the 16 LGAs/LCDAs, as 12 households benefitted from the Senator’s End of the Year Food Packs. In total, a whopping 84,000 households had so far benefited from the scheme from inception till day. The food packs contain essential staples such as rice and garri, which were distributed across all 16 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the district, bringing relief to thousands of households, many of whom described the support as timely and impactful. The programme targeted the most vulnerable members of the society, including, elderly, widows, persons living with d...

Mayor Dele Oshinowo Foundation Announces Life-Changing Free Health Insurance Programme for 2,000 Residents of Greater Kosofe

A major wave of hope is about to sweep across the Greater Kosofe axis as the Mayor Dele Oshinowo Foundation (MDOF) sets the stage for a transformative healthcare intervention designed to uplift vulnerable residents and strengthen community wellbeing. In partnership with the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) , the foundation is preparing to roll out free health insurance coverage for 2,000 residents — a timely and compassionate initiative that promises to expand medical access for those who need it most. This is not just another programme. It is a lifeline … A bridge to affordable healthcare… A demonstration of what it means when leadership places humanity at the center. A 3-Day Health Mission Set to Sweep Across Greater Kosofe The upcoming intervention will hold across the three councils under the Greater Kosofe bloc, ensuring that no community is left out: 📅 16 December — Ikosi–Isheri LCDA Venue: Ikosi–Isheri LCDA Headquarters 📅 17 December — Kosofe Lo...

Senator Abiru Launches 48 Cooperatives With N480m Grants, Empowers 2,000 Constituents, Distributes Food Packs to 12,000 Households in Lagos East

It was a moment of joy for residents of Lagos East Senatorial District, as the Senator representing the district, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA formally unveiled 48 cooperative societies with take-off grants of N480 million, and also distributed empowerment items to about 2,000 constituents and food packs to over 12,000 households across the 98 wards, in the 16 LGAs/LCDAs of Lagos East. The event, adjudged as one of the largest empowerment exercises in the district’s history, underscored what many described as governance rooted in compassion, inclusion and tangible outcomes, which prioritised sustainable economic support, social intervention and a reaffirmation of people-focused leadership Senator Abiru, who chairs the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions, while addressing a cross-section of traditional rulers, political and community leaders, party faithful, women groups, youths and artisans, said the programme was a continuation of his...