Kosofe Reporters

* Unveils Two Free Shuttle Buses For Residents  Kosofe Local Government Chairman, Barrister Moyosore Ogunlewe, on Tuesday, commissioned another set of projects aimed at enhancing the efficiency and convenience of staff and residents in the local government area.  The Kosofe Local Government helmsman commissioned NULGE Administrative building, a set of five newly constructed staff cubicle toilets with Biodigestic Soakaways, a coastal Bus for staff and two grassroots free shuttle buses.  The commissioning ceremony took place at the council secretariat with prominent political figures, community leaders, NULGE Executives and Party members in attendance. Speaking at the ceremony, Barrister Moyosore Ogunlewe expressed his satisfaction with the completion of the projects, the procurement of a staff bus and grassroots free shuttle buses, stressing that they were part of efforts to develop and modernize Kosofe Local Government. He f...

*Moyosore Ogunlewe reiterates Commitment to Provision of Quality Education  *Rewards Participating Schools With Cash Prizes *Calls For Unity and Support of Tinubu's Administration. The Kosofe Local Government under the leadership of Barrister Moyosore Ogunlewe on October 1st, 2023 commemorated Nigeria's 63rd Independence Anniversary with the first-of-its-kind March Parade by any Local Government in Lagos State. The March Parade was held at the Emmanuel Primary School, Ojota and was attended by pupils from various schools, local government officials, head teachers, Nigeria Legions and Neighbourhood watch. The parade featured colorful displays of patriotism and unity by the participating pupils, the Nigerian Legions and the Lagos State Neighborhood Watch.  The event was aimed at instilling national pride and reinforcing the significance of Nigeria's independence in the hearts and minds of the ...

~Moyo Ogunlewe Reiterates Commitment to Youth & Sports Development The maiden edition of the Kosofe Local Government Chairman's Cup came to a scintillating end on Sunday with Ward F. Ojota emerging the winners at the final of the grassroots football competition held at Emmanuel Primary School, Ojota.  The football competition, which was aimed at promoting grassroots football and discovering young talents, saw seven teams from the seven wards in Kosofe Local Government area slugging it out for the top prize. The final match was a keenly contested encounter between Ward F Ojota and Ward B Oworo. Both teams displayed great skill and determination, entertaining the spectators with their impressive performances. At the end of the pulsating encounter Ward F, Ojota emerged the winners by defeating Oworo Ward B by  2-1. And were presented with the Chairman's Cup trophy and a cash prize of One Million Naira (N1,000,000). ...

Kosofe Local Government in conjunction with SOHCAHTOA Foundation on Wednesday at the council's secretariat presented 325 free GCE forms to indigent students in the community. The presentation of the free GCE forms was undertaken by the executive Chairman of the local government, Barrister Moyosore Ogunlewe who was represented by his vice chairman Hon. Oluwole Sosanya. Barrister Ogunlewe in his keynote address emphasized the importance of education to the socioeconomic development of the country and his administration's commitment to providing opportunities to students to enhance their academic performance. While thanking the SOHCAHTOA foundation for partnering the local government by providing additional 150 GCE forms for the second consecutive years, he noted that his administration placed high premium on education development and as such would not toy with the future of the students by playing politics with it.  ...

By Olusegun Apena In line with the development master plan of the Lagos State,  the administration of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu carried out a series of demolitions of illegal structures and shanty across various government acquisition land.  One such area where the demolition exercise was recently carried out is Oworoshoki in Kosofe Local Government Area. Several shanties and illegally built structures along the Oworonshoki waterfront were completely demolished by a special task force from the Lagos State Ministry of Environment . A significant number of people were displaced and rendered homeless as a result of the demolition exercise. The action consequently elicited huge public outcry, widespread condemnation and several protestations which prompted the Lagos State House of Assembly to call for the immediate suspension of further demolition of structures in the area. It also raised questions over the legality of the action of the state government to effect the dem...

In his bid to alleviate the hardship being experienced by the residents of Kosofe Local Government occasioned by the fuel subsidy removal, the Executive Chairman of Kosofe Local Government, Hon. Barrister Moyosore Ogunlewe has launched a Free Food Bank Initiative. The free food bank Initiative was launched on Tuesday at the local government secretariat by the council chairman with the distribution of free food packs consisting of rice, beans, and garri. Over 5,000 residents, including aged men, women, and youth who had stormed the secretariat as early as 8 am benefited from the distribution of free food packs.  In a chat with newsmen, the council Chairman stressed the importance of providing succour to the most vulnerable members of society during challenging times, adding that the initiative is part of his welfare programme for the residents of the local government area. Barrister Ogunlewe further expressed his commitment to the welf...

 *Renders Account of Stewardship The Executive Chairman of Kosofe Local Government, Barrister Moyosore Adedoyin Ogunlewe has expressed the determination of his administration to consolidate on its two years achievements in office by concentrating on infrastructure development of the local government and provision of improved welfare package for the residents. Barrister Ogunlewe gave the assurance on Monday while rendering his 789 days account of stewardship as the executive chairman of Kosofe Local Government at a press briefing held in his office. He reiterated his administration's commitment to serving the people of Kosofe and improving their well-being through transparency, accountability, and good governance, which he said had been the guiding principles of his administration. Barrister Ogunlewe disclosed that he intended to use the second phase of his tenure to construct and rehabilitate more roads, and complete projects he inherited from the previous a...

Motorists and residents in Kosofe Local Government Area can now heave a sigh of relief over the deplorable state of roads in the area as the Local Government Council has commenced comprehensive rehabilitation of bad potions in a bid to address the deteriorating state of its road infrastructure. The rehabilitation project, which was initiated by the local government chairman, Barrister Moyosore Ogunlewe, came against the background of several complaints from residents for urgent intervention.  In recent times, the deplorable state of the roads had led to traffic congestion, gridlocks, damage to vehicles, and difficult accessibility for road users. But that may now be things of the past with the commencement of road rehabilitation projects across the local government area starting with the resurfacing of Sunmola Street and Adebowale/Salami Street. The road rehabilitation works involve repairs to potholes, leveling of uneven surfaces, and the applic...

Kosofe Local Government, under the Chairmanship of Hon. Barrister Moyosore Ogunlewe, is all set to launch a free food bank initiative on Monday, August 7, 2023, as a palliative measure to assist the people of the local government. In a bid to alleviate the hardship caused by the removal of fuel subsidy by the Federal Government , Hon. Barrister Moyosore Ogunlewe has taken the initiative to establish a free food bank, which aims to provide essential food supplies to those in need within the Kosofe Local Government area. The free food bank is a manifestation of the local government's commitment to mitigating the impact of socioeconomic challenges faced by the residents.