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The honorable Commissioner for Youth and Social Development in Lagos State, Hon. Mobolaji Ogunlende is indeed on a mission to break the long-standing barriers between government structures and the diverse youth demography of the state. With deliberate strategy and heartfelt intention, he is redefining youth engagement - reaching both the "official" youth who are already within the system (students, entrepreneurs, beneficiaries of government and NGO-led programs) and the often-overlooked "unofficial" youth - the streetwise, the creatives, the unemployed, the under-represented. Ogunlende on the streets of Ikotun for the Streets Got Talent 2.0 where he partnered with the organizers to make a more enriching and rewarding experience for winners Through consistent grassroots presence, street programs, and youth-centered interventions, Hon. Ogunlende has indeed proven to be a bridge builder who has obviously bridged the once wide gap. He is making sure that government is n...

Agbowa, Ikosi-Ejinrin LCDA – December 14, 2024. The Executive Chairman of Ikosi-Ejinrin Local Council Development Area, Otunba Akogun Wale Raji Anomo, has paid an emotional tribute to his late wife, Yeye Sijuade Akanke Anomo, on what would have been her birthday today. This marks the first time the beloved matriarch’s birthday has been celebrated posthumously since her passing. In a heartfelt message, the grieving Chairman expressed his deep sorrow at having to commemorate his wife’s birthday in her absence. “Never in my life did I imagine that I would be wishing you a happy birthday in your absence, let alone posthumously,” he wrote. Describing the profound void left by her demise, Otunba Anomo shared how her loss has irreversibly altered his life and the lives of their family and community. Yeye Sijuade Akanke Anomo was remembered not only as a devoted wife and mother but also as a beacon of kindness and service to humanity. “You were far more than my wife; you were my anchor, my c...

In a commendable demonstration of community service and dedication to education, *Hon. Babatunde Yusuf*, the Supervisor for Works in Ikosi-Ejinrin Local Council Development Area (LCDA), distributed exercise books to 1,200 primary school pupils across four schools on Tuesday, 8th October 2024. The initiative, carried out in partnership with the Babatunde Yusuf Grassroot Foundation, aimed to support education and alleviate the financial burden on parents. Each pupil received five exercise books during the distribution, which took place at the following schools: - Methodist Primary School, Agbowa - UPE School, Odo-Ayandelu - UPE Iganke - LG Primary School, Otta-Ikosi Hon. Babatunde Yusuf emphasized that this gesture was rooted in his belief in giving back to the community that has shaped his success. He noted that the initiative aligns with the educational and social welfare programs championed by the Otunba-Akogun Wale Raji Anomo-led administration of Ikosi-Ejinrin LCDA.  According t...

Lagos State, under the leadership of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, continues to embrace innovative initiatives that celebrate the state’s cultural heritage and culinary creativity. One of the latest endeavors is the "Eko Flavours" cooking feast, coordinated by the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems. This exciting event is designed to showcase the rich and diverse food culture of Lagos. The registration for Eko Flavours opened on August 8, 2024, with prospective participants directed to register via www.ekoflavours.lagosfreshfoodhub.com. To ensure broad participation, contestants must be 18 years or older and possess a valid LASRRA card. This competition offers Lagosians a unique platform to showcase their culinary skills. Participants are required to upload a one-minute video of their cooking prowess on their social media handles, tagging @theekoflavours and @lagosfreshfoodhub. Judging will be based on creativity, social media engagement (likes, comme...

Hon. Ganiyu Selim Oluwaseun, the Majority Leader of the Ikosi-Ejinrin LCDA Legislative Council,l and Councillor representing Ward F1 in Ikosi-Ejinrin LCDA recently visited Methodist Primary School, Agbowa, one of the primary schools under his jurisdiction, to educate pupils on personal hygiene, with a special focus on dental care. During the visit, Hon. Selim conducted an engaging session, discussing the importance of maintaining good health and healthy teeth, emphasizing their impact on self-esteem and individual progress. He provided the students with practical tips on proper dental hygiene and the significance of regular care. In a gesture to reinforce the lessons, the Councillor also distributed dental care packs to all the pupils of the School, ensuring they had the tools necessary to maintain good oral hygiene. The pupils and staff of Methodist Primary School, Agbowa were full of gratitude as they expressed their appreciation for the visit and gift noting the positive influence i...

Residents of Ward F1 in Ikosi-Ejinrin Local Council Development Area have expressed their gratitude to Hon. Ganiyu Selim Oluwaseun, the Councillor representing their ward and Majority Leader of the House, for his recent distribution of ₦5,000 palliatives to widows and widowers. Hon. Ganiyu Selim, also the Chairman of the Ikosi-Ejinrin LCDA House Committee on Works/Infrastructure and ICT, personally visited the homes of the beneficiaries, who were selected from across the communities within Ward F1. Speaking about the initiative, Hon. Selim explained that the program was launched to provide support to widows and widowers amid rising costs of food and living. He emphasized the importance of elected representatives being both responsible and responsive to the needs of their constituents, ensuring they do not overlook the challenges faced by the community. This effort follows a similar initiative in June, where Hon. Selim, in collaboration with the Supervisor for Works, provided ₦5,000 to ...

The Ikosi-Ejinrin LCDA Branch of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), representing all youth associations within the Ikosi-Ejinrin Local Council Development Area, has urged Nigerian youth to reconsider the path of protests in addressing the nation's current economic challenges. In a press conference held on Thursday, July 31, 2024, at the LCDA Secretariat in Agbowa, NYCN Coordinator Comrade Yusuf Olabode underscored the importance of peaceful engagement and constructive dialogue in addressing the community’s concerns. Comrade Yusuf Olabode drew attention to the aftermath of the #EndSARS protests, highlighting the significant disruptions to businesses, loss of lives, and destruction of properties, particularly in Lagos State. He cautioned against a recurrence of such events, advocating instead for dialogue as the most effective means for youth to voice their grievances and seek solutions. Acknowledging the efforts of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to mitigate some of the natio...