Lagos Community News Review

On behalf of the people of Lagos East Senatorial District, we heartily congratulate the former Deputy Governor of Lagos State and the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sustainable Development Goals, Her Excellency, Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, on the occasion of her 65th birthday. Your Excellency, we join in celebrating your life of exceptional service, dedication, and leadership.  In your sparkling public service career, you have consistently demonstrated deep commitment to the upliftment of humanity, particularly when you served as the Honourable Commissioner of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation and Deputy Governor of our dear State.  We are therefore not surprised by the remarkable strides you are recording as the SSA on SDGs.  Your tireless efforts in promoting sustainable development have transformed many communities across the Federal Republic of Nigeria, with significant impact on lives of countless Nigerians, particularly the vu...

As part of events lined up to mark the 50th founders’ anniversary of the popular Government College, Lagos, Surulere, the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, commissioned the GCI STEM Lab equipped and managed by the SAIL Empowerment Foundation, an endowment of Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abru and his wife, Mrs Feyisola Abiru. The Governor also commissioned other landmark projects provided by the Senator, through the intervention of the office of the Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs. Senator Abiru graduated from the elite school over 40 years ago. The projects include: Complete rehabilitation 700-seater capacity auditorium, including the gallery. Twenty four toilets were also provided on the first and ground floor. Five administrative offices at the top floor and two big lecture halls at the ground floor were also totally reconstructed, including two staff rooms for  teachers and two waiting areas. Sena...

On behalf of the good people of Lagos East Senatorial District, we are delighted to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Her Excellency, Senator (Mrs) Oluremi Tinubu, CON, OON, on the occasion of her 64th birthday.  We celebrate many outstanding accomplishments of the ever-gracious and supportive wife of our esteemed leader and President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. We are extremely proud of your immense contributions to nation building and humanity in general. As a true amazon, you have consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to public service, leadership, and the preservation of progressive democratic ideals. We reflect on your steadfast dedication to advancing the causes of the marginalised and your tireless efforts to improve the lives of Nigerians through your various humanitarian interventions and pet projects targeted at the most vulnerable members of the...

On Thursday, I attended the 60th birthday prayers organized in honour of the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency, Dr. Obafemi Kadri Hamzat,  at the Alausa Central Mosque, Ikeja Lagos. The Lagos State Governor, His Excellency, Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, National Assembly members and honourable members of Lagos State House of Assembly, distinguished members of the prestigious Governance Advisory Council, GAC, Council chairmen, notable political leaders, clerics, family members and numerous well-wishers graced the ocassion. I pray that Almighty Allah grants Dr. Hamzat more years in  sound health and vitality. Ameen. #TokunboAbiruIsDoingGood

The apex leader of the Lagos prestigious Governance Advisory Council, GAC, Prince Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi, on Wednesday paid a visit to the iconic SAIL Innovation Lab in Ikorodu area of Lagos State, where over 8,400 constituents, majorly youths had learnt different life-transforming sought-after skills in digital, tech and innovation,  such as Tech Talent Development, Data Science and Teachers' Fellowship, among others. The respected elder statesman and national political figure, who was elated by the magnificence of the Innovation Lab that has trained and provided decent jobs to hundreds in Lagos East Senatorial District, commended the visionary leadership of the co-founders, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, and his wife, Mrs Feyisola Abiru. Prince Olusi, who toured the facility in the company of political leaders in the Ikorodu division, who are also members of the GAC, called for more collaborative efforts in unlocking young people's potential through digital skills and inno...

   The much-anticipated Ikosi-Isheri Ketu Magodo Annual Cultural Carnival 2024 was officially announced by the Mayoress of Ikosi-Isheri LCDA, Princess Samiat Abolanle Bada, also known as Madam Projects, during a press conference held yesterday, September 9, 2024, at the Senator Bayo Osinowo Hall, Council Secretariat, Ikosi. Adding star power to the event was popular Nollywood actress Mrs. Shola Kosoko, daughter of legendary actor Jide Kosoko, making the event even more captivating. This year’s carnival, themed ‘Our Heritage, Our Pride: A Celebration of Culture and Unity,’ is set to take place on October 26 and 27, 2024. It promises to be an extraordinary event celebrating the rich cultural heritage of Ikosi-Isheri while fostering unity and economic growth. In attendance will be His Excellency, Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, alongside several other dignitaries, traditional rulers, community leaders, and distinguished guests, showcasing the cultural significance and presti...

Over 1,200 local farmers across Lagos East Senatorial District received fertilizers provided by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, to boost food production and security in Nigeria.  The Renewed Hope Agenda on food security programme of the Federal Government is aimed at reducing the rising cost of food, and to boost local food production capacity of the nation.  Senator Tokunbo Abiru, who was represented by the former Honourable Member, Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. (Mrs) Adebimpe Akinsola, at the distribution exercise in Ikorodu on Tuesday, commended the laudable programme, stressing that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was working assiduously to reduce hunger and hardship in the country. He added that the intervention from the President, will complement other supports that Senator Abiru had facilitated to farmers in the district, like the distribution of farms inputs containing fertilizers, seedlings, and herbicides to over 300 c...

We heartily congratulate our esteemed leader, an elder statesman and member of the prestigious Governance Advisory Council (GAC), The Sakosi of Egba land and The Jagunna of Igbore, Chief Muraino Akanbi Taiwo, on the occasion of his 87th birthday.   Baba, we celebrate your outstanding accomplishments as an astute politician and notable community leader who has impacted many lives positively in the political space of Lagos State. We appreciate your contributions to the cause of the Progressives in Oshodi/Isolo Local Government Area, and the quality leadership, you and other eminent leaders of our great party, the All Progressives Congress, APC are providing in our dear State.  Sir, as you mark this memorable day, we join your family, political associates and numerous well-wishers in wishing you a happy birthday. We pray that Almighty God grants you sound health as you age gracefully. Ameen.  Happy birthday and Congratulations Sir, Chief M A Taiwo Senator Mukhail Adetok...