Lagos Community News Review

The final match of the First Senator Abiru Mixed Team Table Tennis Championship was a thrilling spectacle, showcasing the exceptional skills of the finalists – Lagos State Team 1 and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)Team 1. The historic  first mixed team tournament in Africa was held at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall of Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, attracting sports enthusiasts, fans and other dignitaries. *The SAIL Empowerment Foundation*, an endowment of Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, and his wife, Mrs. Feyisola Abiru, sponsored the tournament. Senator Abiru,  along other distinguished guests including Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, Chief Impact Officer, SAIL Empoweerment Foundation, Mr. Deji Abisola, the President, African Table Tennis Federation  (ATTF), Mr Wahid Enitan Oshodi, were captivated by the intense and entertaining matches that kept spectators on the edge of their seats. Out of the 28 teams, including partic

  Shuaib Babatunde Adebayo (Optimistic) writes from Ikosi-isheri lcda   Leadership Ability, Responsibility and Public Service are not merely a good thing - they are the warp and weft of advancement of prosperity! As leader sit at the top of their nations, they are meant to be a beacon that reminds us about virtue and give hope on positive changes. True leadership is not defined by power alone, but by the qualities that inspire and uplift a nation. Nigerian political leaders in whose hands the hopes of millions are entrusted have a heavy responsibility, which can only be assuaged through commitment to accountability, integrity and selfless public service. When the voice of our people form an echo chambers in the hallways of power we must remember that great quote from Nelson Mandela, "A good leader can engage in a debate frankly and thoroughly, knowing that at the end he and the other side must be closer, and thus emerge stronger". This is leadership in a nutshell - talking, l

On behalf of my family and the entire Lagos East Senatorial District, we are delighted to extend warmest congratulations to our esteemed leader, the former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency, Prince Abiodun Ogunleye, on his birthday. Your Excellency, your unwavering dedication and impactful leadership have advanced the progress of Lagos State in profound ways. As a respected member of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) and the apex leader of our great party, the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ikorodu Division, your commitment to the overall development of our people is highly commendable.  We   are  grateful for your steady support and wise counsel you have been giving us as a father figure.  On this special day, we reflect on your outstanding accomplishments in politics and public service, which have  continued to inspire countless aspiring leaders within Ikorodu and across Lagos State. Sir, as you celebrate this momentous day, may the Almighty God continue to bless