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As Muslims continue to observe the month of Ramadan and efforts to curtail the spread of COVID-19 continues, Majority Leader, Lagos State House of Assembly, representing Ikorodu constituency 1, Hon S.O.B. Agunbiade has distributed food items to the Muslim  communities and people of his constituency.  This was said to cushion the effect of the 'Stay at Home Order' and hard economic situation brought by the Coronavirus pandemic through movement restriction. The relief materials which includes rice, garri and other consumables goods were given to thousands of muslims, vulnerable and various classes of people from Ikorodu LG, Ikorodu West and Ikorodu North LCDAs. The lawmaker, Hon. Agunbiade, exclusively disclosed to MegaXpression  Community News that the move was to uphold the tradition, by a way of giving food items to muslims of Ikorodu  Constituency 1 in every month of Ramadan and to equally support the administration of Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu to joint...

The Vice Chairman, Ikorodu Local Government, Hon. Princess Folashade Olabanji-Oba, has distributed the batch 'J' of palliative materials and facial masks to vulnerable, aged and less privileged persons in Ikorodu, as part of measures to cushion the adverse effects of the stay-at-home order occasioned by the coronavirus pandemic. The relief materials which were distributed across Ikorodu Division, afforded the Princess the ample opportunity to sensitise the people on the use of facemasks and need to take precautions this period to avoid being infected with the coronavirus. Speaking exclusively with MegaXpression Community News, the Vice Chairman said the relief materials consist of food items, beverages and facial macks, noting that she decided to assist residents of Ikorodu with the palliatives because they were mostly low income earners who survived on daily income, noting that the lockdown is bringing hardship to the people. The Ikorodu born daughter stressed that...

As this Year’s Ramadan is ongoing, Majority Leader, Lagos State House of Assembly, representing Ikorodu Constituency 1, Hon. S.O.B Agunbiade, has modified this year's Ramadan Lecture to observe the Social distancing and preventing the spread of Coronavirus in our society.  The lawmaker urged Muslims of his Constituency to be steadfast and adjust to the new reality imposed by the coronavirus disease, saying that these challenges are a test of our faith and resilience in the face of tough times. In a statement made available to MegaXpression Community News, Agunbiade said, "If not for the battle against COVID-19 that has imposed social distancing as a precaution at this period, we would have been preparing for the 10th edition of our Annual Ramadan Lecture and Iftar (feeding of faithful). "We had proposed May 6th for the lecture themed:" Powerless conscience in the hands of conscienceless power" to be delivered by the seasoned Islamic  Lecturer, She...

An accredited fumigation outfit with Lagos State Government license, Savefirst Environmental Service, has disinfected the General Hospital Ikorodu with chlorine solution as part of their efforts to curb the spread of Coronavirus in Ikorodu Division. This recorded the approval of the Medical Director of Ikorodu General Hospital, Dr. (Mrs) O. Bankole. Speaking with MegaXpression  Community News during the disinfection exercise, the Director of Operations, Savefirst Environmental Service, Mr Kazeem Ogidan Showemimo, stated that based on the suspected COVID-19 case at General Hospital Ikorodu, his Organisation has found it necessary to take all possible preventive measures to ensure that the spread of Coronavirus is curtailed in the General Hospital and other high density settlements in Ikorodu Division. He mentioned that their next focus is to fumigate the worship places, schools, traditional Palaces, hotels, Bus Stops, Event places, amongst other density settlements, noting...

The Director General, Lagos State Sports Commission, Prince Toyin Gafaar, popularly known as Bolowotan, has urged residents of Lagos State to help as many people as they can in the light of the lockdown initiated by the Federal Government of Nigeria as part of measures to curtail the spread of the novel Coronavirus. Speaking during the distribution of packs of noodles to 2,500 residents of Ikorodu in the 3rd Phase of his relief program, Bolowotan said the challenges posed by the lockdown warrant that people should show compassion by sharing in what they have available with others. In the third phase of his ongoing relief program, Bolowotan through his Renewed Hope Foundation again reached out to 2,500 families in Ikorodu.  It will be recalled that at the beginning of the lockdown, Bolowotan provided food and monetary palliatives to 500 families in the first batch while he again supported an additional 1000 families in the second phase of his relief program. According...

The Chairman House Committee on Defence and Member, House of Representatives, representing Ikorodu federal Constituency, Hon. Babajimi Adekoge Benson, has again distributed additional 10,000 Relief Package, worth millions of naira to his constituents in the third batch distribution of iCARE Foodbank, to relieve his constituents of the economic strains of the sit-at-home directive of the Federal and State Governments. The lawmaker, who is fondly called JB, distributed a truckload of Rice on Tuesday to 10,000 Households in Ikorodu Division. The 30 Wards, 30 Councillors, Aspirants in the last elections, religious, community and political leaders, youth, groups and Associations, amongst others benefited from the uncommon gesture.  Speaking with MegaXpression  Community News during the distribution of the coronavirus relief package, Hon. Benson said since the people are being encouraged to obey the lockdown directive of the government, so, there is need to get them what to ...

A Non- governmental Association,  Eko Club International, on Sunday, embarked on free food distribution drive for old and the needy of Igbogbo community in Ikorodu, as part of their community social responsibility during restriction of movement directive by government. Princess Adeshola Haastrup, the Club's Coordinator, said the support was part of measures took by the Club to alleviate the suffering of residents of Lagos State, under the period of stay at home syndrome, due to Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Haastrup revealed to MegaXpression  Community News that the support was also to ensure people were not too burdened by the closure of businesses and trade activities, which might have been their source of daily income before the issuance of the directive. Eko Club International with the primary aim of fostering harmonious relationship among friends in Diaspora and to in no little way contribute to socio-economic and development of Lagos State. The interve...

The formal Member, Lagos State House of Assembly and currently a Member, House of Assembly Service Commission, Hon. Akeem Bello, is facing serious criticism and rejection by his people over his palliative measures for the people of Oriade LCDA during this period that the outbreak of Coronavirus Pandemic has restricted the movement of Lagosians. MegaXpression Community News reports that the spaghetti given at random to the residents by Hon. Bello was outrightly rejected by some youths which has gone viral in all social media platforms, while some criticised it as a ‘greek gift’. The former lawmaker was equally accused of not observing the social distancing and urged NCDC to take appropriate steps to curb the spread of COVID-19 in Oriade LCDA. MegaXpression Community News, The Source of GENUINE Information, 08099799530.  Hon Akeem Bello.

As part of its social responsibilities to its community to cushion the effect of the lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Diaspora Commission, Hon. Abike Kafayat Dabiri -Erewa, has distributed cash relief for food to the residents of Ikorodu, Lagos. Dabiri-Erewa, a Nigerian politician and former member of the Nigeria Federal House of Representatives representing Ikorodu Constituency in Lagos State, made this known while speaking with MegaXpression Community News, adding that the gesture is meant to support the government efforts in bringing succour to the people. An Ikorodu born daughter said the beneficiaries are mainly the aged people, needy, and vulnerable across Ikorodu Division. She therefore commended President Muhammadu Buhari for putting in place necessary measures to curtail the spread of the coronavirus pandemic in the country. Dabiri-Erewa urged Nigerians to always obey the directive laid down b...

In a bid to cushion the effect of the stay at home order of the Lagos State Government to contain the spread of COVID-19, the permanent Board Member, Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, Dr. Saheed Oladapo Ibikunle, has facilitated Punuka Foundation to distribute food items to special pupils of Ipakodo LG primary school in Ikorodu. The Ikorodu born indigene stated that the gesture was aimed at providing succor for the parents of the special people.  In an exclusive interview with MegaXpression Community News, Ibikunle said this gesture is different because it has to do with the special children in our schools. According to him, "we are all aware of the pandemic and the need for our children to stay at home as ordered by the President and the State government. A foundation called Punuka, who have decided to show love to our special children in Ipakodo Local Govt. Primary School, which is one of the centres among the 34 we have in the primary schools.  ...

An Igbogbo indigene of Lagos State, Dr. Dankuwo Adeleke Oyenuga, was on Tuesday joined other philanthropists in Nigeria to help cushion the effect of lockdown on the less privileged.  Dankuwo, who is a Member of West Africa College of Surgeon, gives out Cash relief to 50 indigents residing in Igbogbo Community of Lagos State. While speaking with MegaXpression Community News, the Doctor advised the residents of Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA to continue to observe personal hygiene, regular washing of hands and physical distancing as directed by the National Center for Disease Control, NCDC and the governments. Dankuwo also reiterated his commitment to Community servicing, applauded the quick response of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu's administration in ensuring COVID-19 be a thing of the past. He enjoined all to obey the government's directives by staying at home and observe the precautionary measures. MegaXpression Community News, The Source of GENUINE Informa...

In the spirit of giving back to the society, the Director General, Lagos State Sports Commission, Prince Toyin Gafaar, popularly known as Bolowotan,  has again distributed additional 1,000 relief package to the residents of Ikorodu in Lagos State, to cushion the effects of the Stay at home Order. This is coming as the Federal Government has again increased the lockdown period to another two weeks.  While speaking with MegaXpression Community News, Toyin Gafaar, noted that the support is a measure to help mitigate the effects of the lockdown. "The phase two of this food support programme is targeting 1,000 families, unlike the first set which had 500 families. So, this is part of our support for the stay at home (lockdown) to curb the spread of the global health pandemic (COVID-19)," he said.  The DG further revealed that the project would be a continuous one until many households in Ikorodu benefit as the lockdown continues. He equally urged Lagosians to...