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IKORODU CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY SWEARS IN ENGR H.O.B LAWAL AS PRESIDENT, UNVEILS EIGHTEEN OTHER EXECUTIVE. | Shakiru Seidu. It's a way of contributing meaningfully to the growth of private sector and the economy of Ikorodu Division," says President.

Ikorodu Chamber of Commerce and Industry was recently sworn in Engr H.O.B. Lawal as President and other eighteen officers. The event which took place at Ikorodu Town Hall, received the presence of prominent personalities around the world. The Chamber which was incorporated in 2011, was said to aim at chatting a way forward towards addressing germane issues that could empower Ikorodu Division to continue to contribute meaningfully to the growth and development of the private sector and the economy of Ikorodu Division, as well as that of Lagos State and the Nation in general. While addressing the gathering, Engr. H.O.B. Lawal eloquently seek for people's support and assured all of quality service delivery. He said their mission is to represent, support and protect the interest of the business community in Ikorodu Division and liaise with Government and the Private Sector within and outside Nigeria with a view to promoting infrastructural development, attracting and increasing trade ...

30TH IGBOGBO DAY ANNIVERSARY ENDS IN GRAND STYLE, AS THE MONARCH URGES ALL TO EMBRACE PEACE AND LOVE ONE ANOTHER. | Shakiru Seidu. "It is God that's behind our success story," Chairman Planning Committee reveals.

Everyone unequivocally rejoiced as the 30th Igbogbo Day Anniversary came to an end on Saturday, November 24, 2018. Royal Heads, prominent personalities, philanthropists and people of works of life were in attendance to celebrate with His Royal Majesty, Oba Semiu Orimadegun Kasali, Adeboruwa of Igbogbo and the entire people of Igbogbo land. The 30th Anniversary Ceremony started on the 16th of November, 2018 with a Press Conference. The Chairman, Central Working Committee for the Programme, Engr. Taofeek Kalejaye, unfolded the 10days activities for the anniversary to MegaXpression Magazine and other media outlets. The first day which was friday November 16, 2018. 'Iwure', an interdenominational service took place at the Adeboruwa Palace in the morning, while Dinner with Adeboruwa took on later in the day at Mikkson Onas Event Centre, Igbogbo. It was an event that recorded the presence of men and women of timber and caliber. The second day was another colourful international ca...

EXCITEMENT IN IGBOGBO, AS iCARE FOODBANK OF HON BABAJIMI BENSON GIVES FOOD ITEMS TO 100 PEOPLE, IN CELEBRATION OF IGBOGBO DAY. | Shakiru Seidu.

As part of the 30th anniversary celebration of Igbogbo Day, Hon Babajimi Benson, MHR, has again extended his magnanimity to the sub-committee on welfare of Igbogbo Day, by giving food items, tagged 'APO ANU' to 100 aged people in Igbogbo. The event which took place at Adeboruwa Palace, Igbogbo on Friday, saw laughter on the faces of the beneficiaries as they were showering prayers and encomium on Hon. Babajimi Benson and iCARE foundation. Speaking through one of the principal members of iCARE Team, Mr AbdulRasheed Aregbe, Hon Babajimi Benson, thanked the people of Igbogbo and enjoined them to celebrate a peaceful Igbogbo Day anniversary. He thereafter solicited for their continuous support and prayers to enable him do more than what he is doing presently. The iCARE Coordinator in Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA, Alhaji W.A. Yusuf, in his remarks also tendered sincere appreciation to the people of Igbogbo for their unflinching support on Hon Babajimi Benson and wished them well in all the...

'TRADER MONI': iCARE FOUNDATION BRINGS SUCCOUR TO IKORODU TRADERS. | Shakiru Seidu. "The idea is to ensure that we give whatever support to people to alleviate their businesses," Hon Babajimi Benson reveals.

The iCARE Foundation of Hon Babajimi Benson, MHR, through the Bank of Industry (BoI) and Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP) was today launched 2days ‘Trader Moni’ in Ikorodu, a product through which traders could access loans of up to N10,000 at the first instance. Performing the official launch, the DG of iCARE Foundation, Mayor Deen Sanwoola said to Shakiru Seidu of MegaXpression Magazine that, bringing the traders’ mini programme to Ikorodu was part of Hon Babajimi Benson’s social intervention aimed at funding micro business in Ikorodu Division. Deen, said JB and All Progressives Congress led government has done well in the area of people’s welfare. He assured that the ‘Trader Moni’ programme will help in boosting micro and small scale businesses, petty trading and commercial activities across the country. While speaking to the white man in charge, he said the beneficiaries would be given a loan of N10,000 each, which would be repayable within six months, addi...

IGBOGBO DAY 2018 CONTINUES, AS IGBOGBO SPORTS STADIUM WAS FULL TO CAPACITY FOR CULTURAL DISPLAY. Shakiru Seidu. It's a celebration of unity and oneness, says Oba Kasali.

Tuesday, 20st of November, 2018, will hardly be forgotten in the history of Igbogbo, when the Igbogbo Sports Stadium was full to capacity to celebrate the cultural day in continuation of this year's Igbogbo day celebration. The event kicked off with a stunning performance by the cultural groups from Schools in Igbogbo. While addressing the crowd, Odofin of Igbogbo, High Chief Tajudeen Alade Onasanya, welcomed and appreciated everyone's presence and revealed the importance of the day which is to display the town's cultural heritage. Some of the deities of the land and of course students from different primary and secondary schools in Igbogbo thrilled the audience with entertaining cultural display where Superior Private School came 1st followed by Goldline Private School and Lagos State Civil Service Model College, who came 2nd and 3rd respectively. The programme was enriched with Royal blessings from the Monarch, HRM Oba Semiu Orimadegun Kasali, Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, who...