Lagos Community News Review

  The Executive Chairman of Kosofe Local Government, Barr. Moyosore Adedoyin Ogunlewe, celebrated his third year in office with a series of impactful events, highlighting significant advancements in infrastructure, education, and community welfare. The community came together to express their gratitude and appreciation for these milestones. Below is a comprehensive report of the week-long project commissioning: Monday: Boreholes Commissioning and Stakeholders' Meeting The week began with the commissioning of 10 boreholes across 7 wards, a project aimed at improving access to clean water for the residents of Kosofe. Legislative members were present at each location, highlighting the importance of these facilities in enhancing public health and well-being. At the media parley and stakeholders' meeting that followed, Barr. Moyosore Ogunlewe detailed his administration's accomplishments over the past three years. "Access to clean water is a fundamental human right, and we ...

- As part of a series of activities planned over five days to commemorate the administration's 3rd year in office, the Executive Chairman of Kosofe Local Government Area, Barr. Moyosore Adedoyin Ogunlewe, today commissioned a state-of-the-art one-storey building comprising 10 fully equipped classrooms at Mosafejo Primary School. This event underscores the administration's steadfast commitment to enhancing educational infrastructure and opportunities for the children of Kosofe. The ceremony, held at the school premises, was graced by Hon. Ekundayo Alebiosu, Honourable Commissioner for Waterfront, Lagos State, alongside local government officials, educators, community leaders, parents, and students. In his address, Chairman Ogunlewe highlighted the broader vision and achievements of his administration in the educational sector. "Today, as we gather to commission this magnificent one-storey building housing 10 fully equipped classrooms at Mosafejo Primary School, we are not j...

On behalf of the good people of the Lagos East Senatorial District,  we congratulate my dear Egbon and a great Omoluabi of Lagos State, Distinguished Senator Gbenga Ashafa, on the occasion of your birthday. Your outstanding accomplishments in politics and public service are well acknowledged. We are very proud of your record excellence when you served as the distinguished Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, and as the immediate past Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer, Federal Housing Authority of Nigeria. On this special occasion , we  join your family, friends, and numerous political associates in wishing you a happy birthday. May Almighty Allah grant you more years in sound health as you age gracefully. Ameen.  Congratulations and Happy Birthday My Esteemed Egbon! Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo and Mrs Feyisola Abiru

  We join other eminent Nigerians to congratulate the Honourable Minister for Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, on the ocassion of his birthday. We are very proud of the steady transformation he has brought into the tech and digital sector of the country. Under his watch, our dear nation has enlisted in the league of nations that are harnessing the great potential and opportunities of the digital revolution age. On this auspicious occasion , we  join his family, friends, and loved ones in wishing him a happy birthday. May Almighty God grant him good health and a sound mind as he ages gracefully. Congratulations and Happy Birthday! Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo and Mrs Feyisola Abiru

  The Ikosi Isheri APC LGA meeting, presided over by the LGA Chairman, Alh Alli Olatubosun, was held 18th of July 2024, today at the temporary party secretariat (Ikosi Isheri Council Secretariat). The gathering was marked by an atmosphere of praise and appreciation for the council boss, Mayoress Princess Samiat Abolanle Bada, for her consistent welfare efforts towards party members, as attested by the LGA Chairman. Party members gave unwavering support by singing various songs that emphasized their loyalty to the Mayoress, including chants of "No vacancy in the chairmanship race of Ikosi Isheri LCDA," "Mayoress Lekansii," and "One good term deserves another." During the meeting, a representative of the first executive chairman of Ikosi Isheri addressed the attendees, disclaiming rumors of an aspirant claiming his endorsement for the chairmanship position. He affirmed that the Mayoress is the candidate of all the GAC members in greater Kosofe, led by Otunba...

  The Nigeria Insurance Industry Reform Bill, 2024 (SB 393), sponsored by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions, *Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA (Lagos East), and 41 other Senators, passed second reading at the Senate on Thursday.  Senator Abiru, in his lead debate, addressed the Senate on the general principles of the bill that seeks to provide a comprehensive legal framework for the regulation and supervision of all manner of insurance businesses in Nigeria. Speaking on the bill, Senator Abiru decried the low penetration of insurance services in Nigeria, despite being one of the oldest industries in the nation’s financial services sector. He put the penetration rate at 0.5%, ranking 70th globally and 5th in Africa.  Abiru, an accomplished economist and accountant, who retired as a  bank Chief Executive, argued further that, “With its (Nigeria's) young and vibrant population and growing GDP, the potential for ex...

The Mayoress of Ikosi-Isheri LCDA, Princess Samiat Abolanle Bada, paid a heartfelt visit to Joshua's mother, a local fruit seller, following the tragic incident that claimed the life of Joshua, a primary six pupil swept away by flood in the Ikosi, Ketu area of Lagos State. The purpose of the visit was to express her deepest condolences and provide immediate support to the bereaved family. During the visit, Princess Samiat Bada conveyed her sorrow over the untimely death of Joshua. She reassured Joshua’s mother that the local government shares in her grief and is committed to preventing such tragedies in the future. "Joshua's death is a profound loss to our community. No parent should have to endure the pain of losing a child, especially under such tragic circumstances," she stated. To support Joshua's mother during this difficult time, the Mayoress announced that the Ikosi-Isheri LCDA has secured a new apartment for her. This move is aimed at providing her with a ...