ABIRU, OTHERS, TOOK OATH OF OFFICE AS IKODASS NEW EXCO. | Shakiru Seidu. I'll also engage professionals in running the affairs of IKODASS to enhance rapid growth and development of Ikorodu. -Abiru.

Ikorodu is a community of people with prestigious social life and a breeding ground for intellectuals, academicians and technocrats who are serving in their optimum capacity in governance, commerce, education, industry and all endeavours of life.

On Sunday, 27th of August, 2017, it was a memorable day when the newly elected Exco of Ikorodu Oga Development Association (IKODASS) were sworn-in at the prestigious Ikorodu Town Hall Ikorodu. Barr. S.O.K. Owosile supervised the peaceful conduct of the Swearing-in ceremony.

Immediately after the outgoing Exco under the leadership of Otunba O. Oyebola who gave a good account of the previous records, the newly elected Exco was ushered in to mount the podium one after the other for the Swearing-in ceremony.

The former Clerk of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Otunba Ganiu Olusegun Abiru was the first to be Sworn-in as the new IKODASS Chairman for the next two years.

In his speech, he promised to ensure a productive dialogue with all the Clubs, amendment of the defects in the Association's Constitution. He also promised to engage professionals in running the affairs of IKODASS to enhance rapid growth and development of Ikorodu Division.

Furthermore, he promised to bring back the good old days of Ikorodu Oga Day Celebration which is similar to Ojude Oba Day celebration in Ijebu Ode . 'The people in diaspora will equally be engaged,' he said.

IKODASS website will be upgraded to contain the objectives of the association, while promising to promote the town's cultural heritage which has been a symbol of pride and unification for Ikorodu people. Alhaji Ganiu Abiru also assured everyone that all the market women shall be mobilized, while promising an all inclusive administration of reliability, purposefulness and dedicated team of progressives.

The new Executive members include:
1. Otunba Ganiu Olusegun Abiru. Chairman
2. Mr Kolawole Fatai Olayiwola. Deputy Chairman
3. Mrs Akinsanya Basirat Iyalode. Vice Chairman
4. Mr Pelaye Jamiu Okanlawon. Secretary General
5. Mr Azeez Wasiu Olasunkanmi. Asst. Sec. General
6. Mr Afuwape Samson Bayo. Treasurer
7. Benson Omotayo Omotunde. Fin. Secretary
8. Princess Folashade Olabanji-Oba. P.R.O.
9. Adenuga Sesan Adeyeri Jamiu. Welfare Officer
10. Mr Arulogun Oriyomi Samsondeen. Legal Officer
11. Mr Oseni Ishau Adesanya. Auditor
12. Mr Rufai Oluseyi. Executive Officer
13. Adeyeri Remilekun. Executive Officer
14. Olushola Shopitan. Executive Officer
15. Oshinowo Folusho. Executive Officer
16. Adekoya Ismail Abiodun. Rep.
17. Mr Odugbesi Ajibade. Asst Social Secretary
18. Mr Bisiriyu Isiaq Abiodun. Social Secretary.

SHAKIRU SEIDU
The Publisher, MegaXpression Magazine,
The genuine VOICE of Ikorodu Division

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