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AROYEWUN LEADS ENVIRONMENTAL OFFENSIVE AS IBLCDA DEMOLISHES ILLEGAL SHANTIES, CLEARS BLOCKED DRAINAGE CHANNELS.

The Administration of Omo'ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun  in Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA, has intensified its environmental enforcement drive with the demolition of illegal shanties along the Offin/Oreta Road corridor , the arrest of three suspects, and the reopening of blocked drainage channels to mitigate flooding and improve environmental sanitation. The exercise, carried out on Friday, July 17, 2026, was conducted on the directive of the Executive Chairman, Omo'ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun , following reports that the makeshift structures had become hideouts for indiscriminate waste disposal and other activities that obstructed drainage channels within the area. The operation was led by the council's Department of Environment and Waste Management and monitored by the Chief of Staff, Hon. Wasiu Olowu ; the Councillor representing Ward C3, Hon. Saidat Adeoba Odeyemi ; and operatives of the Local Joint Task Force, who provided security throughout t...
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AROYEWUN LEADS IGBOGBO/ BAIYEKU DELEGATION TO HONOUR LATE APC CHIEFTAIN, PRINCE ADELEKE SHOBERU

The Executive Chairman of Igbogbo/ Bayeku Local Council Development Area, Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun , on Thursday evening led members of his Cabinet to the Wake Keep held in honour of the late Prince Adeleke Shoberu , whose sudden death occurred on Tuesday. The solemn gathering, held at the residence of the deceased in Igbogbo, drew family members, friends, political associates, community leaders, and sympathizers who came together to pay their last respects to the departed APC stalwart. Speaking at the event, Chairman Aroyewun expressed deep sadness over the passing of Prince Shoberu, describing him as a committed party man and respected member of the Igbogbo community whose contributions would not be forgotten. The Chairman commiserated with the entire APC family through the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA, Hon. Taiwo Orenuga , and also extended heartfelt condolences to the Shobe...

DR. ABIODUN FATAI- ABATAN ASSUMES ROLE AS DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION AS RENEWED HOPE AMBASSADORS INAUGURATES LAGOS DIRECTORATES

The Lagos State Chapter of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors has inaugurated its newly appointed Directors, Deputy Directors and Secretaries to strengthen the organisation's grassroots structure ahead of the 2027 general elections. Among the newly inaugurated officials is Dr. Abiodun Fatai-Abatan , who was commissioned as Director of Education, a strategic directorate expected to drive political education, voter enlightenment and capacity building in support of the Renewed Hope Agenda. The inauguration forms part of the organisation's preparations to mobilise widespread support for the re-election of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR , the election of the APC governorship candidate, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat , and the victory of all All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates in the 2027 general elections. Also inaugurated from Ikorodu Division were Hon. Bisola Olusanya as Director of Humanitarian Affairs, Major Muniru Ajisebutu (Rtd.) as Director of Planning and Strate...

SENATOR ABIRU TAKES STOCK OF IKORODU–ITOIKIN ROAD PROJECT, ASSURES TIMELY COMPLETION

Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru FCA , has reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to the completion of the ongoing reconstruction of the 34-kilometre Ikorodu–Itoikin Road and the 4.5-kilometre Itoikin–Ijebu-Ode Road after undertaking an inspection tour of the projects. During the inspection, the Lagos East lawmaker reviewed the pace and quality of work, interacted with engineers and project officials, and expressed satisfaction with the level of progress recorded so far. He emphasized the need to sustain the momentum to ensure timely delivery of the strategic road infrastructure. Senator Abiru disclosed that reconstruction from the Sabo Roundabout axis towards Itoikin has progressed to nearly seven kilometres, while approximately 4.5 kilometres have been completed from the Itoikin end towards Ikorodu. He added that work is actively ongoing on the remaining sections, while the rehabilitated Itoikin–Ijebu-Ode Road is now motorable with final finishing touches app...

TINUBU APPROVES ₦15.7BN PACIFIC - IGBE LAARA ROAD AS JIMI BENSON'S ADVOCACY YIELDS ANOTHER MAJOR WIN FOR IKORODU

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the construction of the Pacific–Igbe Laara Road at a cost of ₦15.7 billion , a landmark infrastructure project expected to accelerate economic growth and improve connectivity across Ijede and Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Areas of Ikorodu Federal Constituency. The approval, granted under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, underscores the Federal Government's commitment to expanding critical infrastructure through the Renewed Hope Agenda, with a focus on enhancing transportation networks and stimulating socioeconomic development across the country. For residents of the benefiting communities, the project represents a long-awaited intervention that will provide easier access to over 150 Community Development Associations (CDAs), improve mobility, reduce travel time, facilitate commercial activities, and create new opportunities for investment within the rapidly developing river...