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The Executive Chairman, Hon. Barr. Moyosore Ogunlewe and the Legislative Council is hereby sponsoring 1000 Candidates for free JME forms in Kosofe local government under the auspices of Kosofe Edu Support initiative. 1. Eligibility;  Prospective Candidates must present any of these items:   *LASSRA or Permanent Voter's Card (PVC) as a mean of identification.    *Photo copy of Complete O/Level result at 1 or 2 sittings.      * National identification number N.I.N * Must be at least 16 years of age before August 22nd. Date; February 14th-18th, 2023 Venue: Council's Secretariat, Ogudu Road, Ojota, lagos. Time; 10.00 am prompt. It is imperative to note that Kosofe Local Government through Edu Support initiative will not discriminate on the ground of... Sex. Religion Ethnicity Gender For more information and inquiry, Call 09064580623 Signed: *Barr. Moyosore Adedoyin Ogunlewe.* Executive Chairman, Kosofe Local Government.

Charge Commuters to obey traffic rules Calls for more volunteers   In its bid to rid Lagos state of perennial traffic gridlocks, a traffic control volunteer group known as LASTMA Special Traffic Mayor has commenced regular traffic control exercise to combat the menace and thereby ease traffic jams on Lagos roads. The traffic volunteer group which comprises respectable men and women from all walks of life rendering free humanitarian services, yesterday, converged at Iju road /Fagba axis of Ifako Ijaye Local Government Area - an axis well known for terrible traffic jams - to assist the personnel of LASTMA and Nigeria Police in easing traffic gridlock in the area. As early as 7 in the morning, the traffic Mayors had arrived at the junction of Iju road and Fagba street and could be seen directing traffic and advising motorists to stick to the right lanes. After a while, they were able to bring orderliness to the traffic situat...

As a follow-up to the reconstruction of 10 bad roads in Kosofe local government which began last year, the Chairman of the Council, Hon. Moyosore Adedoyin Ogunlewe hàs inspected Adebayo Mokuolu street rehabilitation. Barrister Ogunlewe during the inspection, urged the contractors and the site Engineers handling the road project to intensify efforts in ensuring that the job is not only done on time, but perfectly executed.  He added that the road was very important to the residents of Anthony Village and as such must be constructed to high standard with good drainages on both sides. He enjoined the Head of Works and Infrastructure Mrs. Adesanya F. and Procurement Officer Mrs Balogun- Are N. to do a thorough supervision on the Road.

As part of its oversight functions, Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights, Public Petitions and LASIEC, yesterday, paid a working visit to Kosofe Local Government Council. The Committee which was led by its Chairman, Hon. Victor Olusegun Akande, was in the Council to assess the ongoing reconstruction of the Customary Court in the local government and also to ensure that no impediment stands on the way of administration of Justice at the local level. Speaking on behalf of other members, Hon. Akande applauded the Executive Chairman, Kosofe Local Government Barrister Moyosore Ogunlewe for a job well done in situating the customary court in a conducive, serene and clean environment. The Committee Chairman, representing Ojo Constituency, therefore, advised that the customary Court when completed should be properly used to boost the revenue base of the Council.  He also appealed to the Council's boss to make adequate provision for all importa...

A community leader, Mr. Oluwaseun Salami, has asked the Lagos State Commissioner of Police to investigate the shooting incident involving his brother's wife and the men of Nigeria Police Force along Ikorodu-,Itoikin road. Mr. Salami, in a petition dated 29th November 2021 and titled: "Report of Police Misconduct and Shooting of Innocent Citizen Along Ikorodu- itoikin Road, Ikorodu Lagos State"', discloses that his brother's wife was shot by one of the police officers stationed at a checkpoint at Parafa-Lucky Fibre along Ikorodu-Itoikin road. He explains that the incident occurred on Sunday, November 28, 2021, around 8 pm when the Policemen operating at the checkpoint were locked in an argument with some Tricycle operators over "bribe issue".  He says sooner had his brother, Ibrahim Salami, driven about 5 to 10 meters away from the checkpoint when the wife suddenly shouted gunshot with blood gushing from the part of the...

The Executive Chairman of Agboyi-Ketu LCDA, Mayor Dele Oshinowo has formally declared the newly constructed Agboyi-Ketu Shopping Arcade open for commercial and business activities. The executive chairman declared the magnificent shopping complex, located at Adeola Oyedele Road, formerly Ajelogo Market Road, open on Monday at a well-attended ceremony. While commissioning the shopping complex, Mayor Osinowo made it known that the construction of the edifice was initiated by his predecessor and was done under Public Private Partnership Arrangement. He stated that the completion of the shopping complex showed the commitment and determination of his administration to transform the locality and make Agboyi- Ketu the commercial hub and investment destination in Lagos State.  He stated further that the shopping complex along with other ongoing developmental projects in the area would create a multiplier effect by creating employment opportunities, revenu...

                    One is like a Rolls-Royce while the other is a veritable Tokunbo car   The Lagos Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) is known to be the highest decision-making body in Lagos APC. It is a highly influential but unconstitutional body whose sphere of influence cut across the 20 Local Government and 37 Local Council Development Areas, state ministries, parastatals and agencies. The body influences policies formulation, political appointments and its political party’s activities at all levels in the State. Membership of this body is very exclusive but there is no particular yardstick used in co-opting members into the fold. And to be a member is to wield enormous political power and influence in the area of political jurisdiction.   Kosofe Local Government Area boasts of two geriatric politicians as members of this political conclave. One is like a “Rolls-...

The Market leader of Mile 12 market, Mrs. Dupe Ojo has declared that she is a veritable example of Hon. Prince Rotimi Agunsoye's benevolence and good leadership. Mrs. Ojo made the declaration on Wednesday at Galaxy Events Centre while addressing the participants of ICT training and empowerment programme facilitated by the lawmaker representing Kosofe Federal Constituency. The mile 12 market leader made it known that the Honourable member House of Representatives has been excellent and diligent in providing selfless service to the people of his Constituency. She said: "He has been using all his best for the benefit of the citizenry. He has been using everything he has for the of youth, the old and everybody within Kosofe Local government. And I standing here is a dividend of democracy from the MHR". As a market woman and a market leader, we the market women we loved him. Secondly, as the president of Kosofe Mothers Association, all the f...

  ·         Says Digital Tools Empowerment To 70 Beneficiaries Not A Mean Feat ·         Charges Beneficiaries To Make Good Use Of Them   The executive chairman of Kosofe Local Government Barrister Moyosore Ogunlewe has commended the lawmaker representing Kosofe Federal Constituency at the green chamber of the National Assembly, Hon. Prince Rotimi Agunsoye for empowering 70 youth and women of the constituency with brand new laptops after successful completion of ICT training programme on Wednesday.   Barrister Ogunlewe who graced the event which took place at the Galaxy event centre, Ojota, noted that Prince Agunsoye deserved to be highly commended for facilitating the ICT programme and empowering the youth and women of the constituency.   He posited that the ICT programme was not a mean feat taking cognisance of the huge amount of money involved ...

  • Trains 70 Youth, Women In ICT Skill Acquisition • Presents Brand New Lenovo Laptops To Each Participant • Moyo Ogunlewe Lauds Agunsoye Over Initiative, Charges Beneficiaries To Make Good Use Of Digital Tools  The distinguished Lawmaker representing Kosofe Federal Constituency, Hon. Prince Rotimi Agunsoye has stated that there was no investment that could be greater than engaging the youth of his Constituency to become what the crave for in life, stressing that engaging the youth in meaningful endeavours engender productivity and development as well as peace and tranquillity in the communities. Hon. Rotimi Agunsoye made the assertion on Wednesday during the last day of ICT training empowerment programme he facilitated for the youth and women of Kosofe Federal Constituency where 70 brand new Lenovo GI5 IGL Laptops were presented to the trained ICT participants. Speaking before a large gathering consisting of ICT participa...