Ikorodu Division Youth Voice

  The curfew imposed on Lagos State after the hijack of the peaceful #EndSARS protests has been lifted immediately. The 12 a.m. to 4a.m. curfew imposed by the Federal Government to curb the spread of COVID-19 remains. Lagosians are free to go about their businesses without any hindrance whatsoever. Security agencies will continue to discharge their duties. Lagosians are urged to co-operate with them to maintain the status of our state as one of the most peaceful. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu thanks security agencies for their  efforts in restoring peace to our troubled communities. He commends Lagosians for observing the curfew and ensuring the return of normalcy.  The Governor urges the citizenry not to do or encourage any action that may turn back the clock, but to keep living in harmony as we get set to rebuild our dear State and strengthen the unity that we are known for. Gbenga Omotoso Honourable Commissioner, Information and Strategy

  Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly yesterday (October 29th) met with their respective constituents across the whole 40 constituencies in Lagos State. The Constituency Stakeholders Meeting which is an annual event tagged; Post Covid-19 pandemic: The challenges and prospects. Ikorodu Division Youth Voice was present at that of Honourable S O.B Agunbiade held at the 700 seater hall, Lagos State Polytechnic, Ikorodu, Lagos. In his keynote address, Hon. S.O.B Agunbiade highlighted the Genesis of COVID-19 and how it spread across the world and eventually found its way to Lagos State, Nigeria. It is important to note that Lagos remains the epicenter of the virus in Nigeria.  "Since the outbreak of the pandemic the world has sadly recorded over 1 million deaths with total cases of infected persons put at 37 million while the total number of recovered persons is 26 million. It would be recalled that on the 27th of February, 2020, the first case of COVID-19 was detected in L...

  •Says Enough is Enough The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, NPM, mni has ordered the immediate mobilization of all police operational assets and resources to bring an end to the wanton violence, killings, looting and destruction of public and private property, and reclaim the public space from criminal elements masquerading as protesters in some parts of the country. The IGP gave the order to all Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIGs), Commissioners of Police (CPs), Heads of Police Operational Units, Squadron and Base Commanders in charge of Zonal/State/FCT Commands, the Police Mobile Force, Counter Terrorism Unit The IGP gave the order to all Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIGs), Commissioners of Police (CPs), Heads of Police Operational Units, Squadron and Base Commanders in charge of Zonal/State/FCT Commands, the Police Mobile Force, Counter Terrorism Unit and the Special Protection Unit, today 24th October, 2020. In addition, CPs/Heads of Police For...

Ikorodu Division Youth Initiative, a Community Youth based Civil Society and Youth development Organization in Lagos State, has been following the unfolding events and It was indeed an unforgettable  moment and a Black Tuesday (20/10/2020) in the history of Nigeria’s democracy. What started has a peaceful protest turned bloody no thanks to the trigger happy soldiers who opened fire at unarmed protesters in lekki toll gate killing and injuring scores of the future hope of the nation. What was their offense? They are seeking for a country where equity, equality and justice abounds  for all in a peaceful protest. What a nation! We use this medium to call on well meaning Lagosians and Nigerians home and diaspora to incite pressure on Lagos State and Federal  government to bring all the officers who are involved in the on-going genocide against Nigerian Youths across Lagos State to justice. (We believe that an injury to one is injury to all). As a youth organization that we ar...

  The Tokunbo Abiru Campaign Team (TACT) has taken its campaign to the doorsteps of the Youths in Ikorodu Division.  The programme which was held on Sunday, 11th October, 2020 at the Aquila Event Centre, opposite Ikorodu General Hospital, Ikorodu had in attendance several Youth bodies comprising of entrepreneurs and students. Speaking at the event, a Commissioner at the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB), Hon. Dayo Israel eulogised Ikorodu Division Youths, emphasising that they are the most important instrument in the formation of good governance and a strong channel towards winning the hearts of the people in the entire Lagos East Senatorial District. He urged dthe APC candidate, Tokunbo Abiru not to joke with the strength of the Youths in Ikorodu and Lagos East at large as they have the capacity to mar or make his Senatorial East ambition. The SSA on Youth Development to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Comrade Afonja established the need for Ikorodu Division ...

  The Anti-Robbery Police department of the Nigeria Police Force, Popularly Known as SARS has been dissolved. This was confirmed in a statement from the office of the Inspector General of Police earlier this afternoon.  This development is as a result of the massive protests which has rocked the nooks and crannies of Nigeria's southern region in the last 5days with Youths from all facets of life clamouring for the total disbandment of the police unit, which is allegedly known with all various forms of notoriety. Below is the full statement of the IGP:   PRESS RELEASE IGP DISSOLVES THE SPECIAL ANTI-ROBBERY SQUAD (SARS) ·Emplaces other measures to protect the citizens   In the finest spirit of democratic, citizen-centred and community policing, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, NPM, mni has today, 11th October, 2020, dissolved the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) across the 36 State Police Commands and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) where they hithe...

  Ikorodu Division Youth Voice (IDYV) hereby announces its dissociation  from the activities of Ikorodu Division Youth Initiative (IDYI), stating that the platform would henceforth serve its purpose for community news which is targeted at promoting the image of Ikorodu Division Youth.  "It is hereby announced for public notice that due to this new development, IkoroduDivisionYouthVioce.blogs should no longer be regarded as the official voice of Ikorodu Division Youth Initiative but as one of Independent Community media blogs whose central aim is to amplify the voice of the Ikdorodu Division Youths through the media and other matters relating to Ikorodu Division general", says the editor, Comrade Ayodeji Akinrinlade.  IDYV will continue to dish out news as it affects the general public, especially  Ikorodu Division Youths .

  As part of effort to ensure all residents of the state are well informed and to possess the ability to read, write and comprehend, the Lagos State Government has put all necessary plans in place to organise a webinar for her teeming Youths and Adults population. The webinar is expected to be in commemoration of this year's international literacy day which is tagged: "Literacy teaching and learning in the COVID-19 crisis and beyond, especially the role of educators and new pedagogies." The webinar is to feature seasoned speakers like Dr. (Mrs) Adejoke Ajayi, who is a lecturer at Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education (AOCOED) and Dr. Blessing Anyikwa of the University of Lagos (UNILAG).  Special Adviser on Education to the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab is expected to grace the event as the Chief Host. The program is scheduled to hold on Tuesday 8th September, 2020 by 11am. One of the members of Ikorodu Division Youth Initiative (IDYI) Board of Trustees (BOT...

  Nigerians are now expected to be relieved  of decade long estimated billing in the power sector as President Muhammadu Buhari directs the outright abolishment of estimated billing. The President also directs all DISCOs to kickoff a nationwide mass metering.  This is in line with Mr. President's vision of getting rid of corruption in all sectors of the Nigeria system and to also ensure that the right things are done. Below is the full NERC STATEMENT NIGERIAN ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION PRESS RELEASE: NERC COMMITTED TO PROTECTING CUSTOMERS. In response to media reports that there is an increase in tariffs for Nigerians, NERC wishes to clarify that tariff reviews going forward will only follow service-based principles.  Under these service-based principles DISCOs will only be able to review tariff rates for customers when they consult with customers, commit to increasing the number of hours of supply per day and quality of service. In all cases poor and vulnerab...

  Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has confirmed the appointment of Dr. Emmanuella Zamba as the substantive General Manager, Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA). According to a statement issued, on Monday, by the Lagos State Head of Service (HoS), Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, her confirmation as substantive General Manager is in recognition of her hard work and achievements since assuming the leadership of the Agency a few months ago. The HoS averred that before her formal confirmation as the substantive General Manager of the Agency, Dr. Zamba had served as Head of the Agency in an acting capacity since 24th March, 2020. Congratulating the General Manager on her confirmation, Muri-Okunola urged her to continue to raise the bar, particularly on the State Health Insurance Scheme, which represents a critical pillar of the T.H.E.M.E.S Agenda and a significant milestone in the State Government’s obligation to Lagosians.

  In line with the on-going reconstruction works on Ketu - Mile-12 Section of the Lagos/Ikorodu Road, Lagos State Government has announced the diversion of traffic on the corridor from Friday, 21st August to Wednesday, 21st October 2020. The announcement which was contained in a statement issued by the Honourable Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde, stated that the diversion became necessary in order to allow the contractor handling the project commence the second segment of the reconstruction works along Mile 12 to Ketu, having completed the first segment, Ketu - Mile 12 corridor. The Commissioner noted that the government has outlined alternative routes for road users during the construction period, while LASTMA and other Traffic Management Agencies will be on ground to direct traffic in order to ensure free vehicular movement in the axis during the construction period. According to him, between 4 am and 2 pm each day, motorists coming from Ikorodu inward Ketu...

  Prominent Ikorodu Youth Leader, Comrade Samson Bisiriyu has expressed absolute worrisomeness on the state of road and hectic traffic to and fro Ikorodu road, lamenting that the hurdles faced daily by Ikorodu residents to work is becoming unbearable. Expressing his total displeasure on the state of one way route tro and fro in Ikorodu to the rest of the state, Comrade Samson Bisiriyu lamented that going out of Ikorodu and coming to Ikorodu is killing, hectic and horrible.  He emphasized the need for alternative routes. "Where is our 4th Mainland Bridge and Agric Arepo road?   ATTENTION, Lagos State Government and To Whom it may Concern, the time for an alternative roads cum routes which is expected to ease the gory being experienced by Ikorodu  residents on a daily basis  is now. We need the Lagos State Government to come to our rescue as our means of livelihoods is already threatened by these lapses," he stated.

  MANAGING Director/Chief Executive Officer of Polaris Bank Limited, Mr. Tokunbo Abiru, has retired after four years at the helm of affairs. He will step down on August 31. Abiru, a former Executive Director of First Bank of Nigeria Plc, had two years stint as Lagos State Commissioner for Finance in the Administration of Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN). The outgoing CEO announced to the staff of the bank that after nearly three decades in the banking industry, “serving meritoriously”, he resolved to retire to enable him contribute his quota in other areas of endeavour. Below is his official statement: NOTICE OF RETIREMENT: You are no doubt aware of the recent speculations in the media about my immediate future. Owing to my current circumstances, I have deliberately refrained from responding to the on-going conversations. However, as a friend, I have now decided to notify you directly of my plans. I therefore wish to inform you of my decision to retire from the service of Polaris Bank, ...

  Subsequent to close contact with persons feeling unwell and testing positive for the COVID-19 infection, the Honorable Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has tested positive for the virus. Professor Abayomi became aware of his status following the required testing protocol of contact tracing procedures. However, he is doing well with no symptoms. Adhering to the protocol of the homebased strategy in Lagos State, the Honorable Commissioner will be isolating in his home for the next 14 days but will continue to discharge his duties both as the Deputy Incident Commander of the Incident Command System for COVID-19 and most especially, as the Honorable Commissioner for Health.  Our prayers are with him and his family during his period of isolation.

Gendslaw Media is set to host an event tagged: Ikorodu's Ist Drive-In Cinema. The event which is the first of it's kind in the entire stretch of Lagos State is expected to be funfiled. Fun seekers from various walks of life are expected to have a memorable experience.  The aim of this event is to present Ikorodu to the world and showcase that the status of Lagos as CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE wouldn't be complete without Ikorodu's rich source of heritage and breathtaking adventures. Ikorodu Division Youth Voice can confirm that the various agencies of Lagos State Government has approved the event as a result of the planner's irresistible policies put in place to ensure a safe entertainment whilst presenting Lagos as Nigeria's true hub of economy, tourism and entertainment. Below is the advert of the event: "Hey Ikorodu, are you ready? We are bringing cinema back & respecting social distancing! It's the ultimate "Drive-in cinema" experience  With ...

  I line with its inclusive governance drive, the Lagos State Government is set to display for public inspection the draft final report on the Ikorodu Sub-Region Master Plan. Speaking on the modalities of the public display exercise, the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako disclosed in Alausa on Friday that the public display would take place for 28days in twelve different centres across the State, starting from Monday 24th August and ending on 30th September, 2020. The display centres include Ikorodu Local Government Secretariat, the Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority(LASPPPA) district offices along Beach Road, Ikorodu and the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja as well as LASPPPA headquarters, Old Secretariat, Ikeja. The Report will also be on display at the Secretariats of Ikosi-Isheri, Agboyi-Ketu, Ikorodu West and Ikorodu North LCDAs. Others are Igbogbo-Baiyeku, Ijede, Imota and Ikos...

  The Ikorodu Division Youth Initiative (IDYI) has successfully secured five (5) job slots under the FG's public works scheme for Ikorodu local government. The five (5) job allocations were given to the organization by Ikorodu Federal, State representatives and the Chairman of Ikorodu Local Government.   Two (2) allocations from Hon Babajimi Benson, Member House of Representatives, Ikorodu Federal Constituency. Two (2) allocations from Hon SOB AGUNBIADE, State Constituency I (Majority Leader LSHA) while the remaining one (1) allocation came from the Executive Chairman, Ikorodu Local Government, Hon Wasiu Adeshina.    These forms shared among the Constituency 1 and 2 respectively.  It would be recalled that President Muhammadu Buhari had earlier announced the creation of the programme to mitigate unemployment hazard in rural areas through a short-term engagement of 1,000 unemployed persons per local government area for a period of three months. The initiative whi...

 Lagos State Government has given assurance of a sustainable supply of Paddy from local farmers for the 32 metric tonne-per-hour Rice Mill at Imota upon completion by December 2020. The Acting Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms. Abisola Olusanya, made the disclosure today in Lagos, during an inspection tour of the Rice Mill by members of the State House of Assembly Committee on Agriculture led by its Chairman, Mr. Kehinde Joseph. Olusanya explained that rice farmers in the State are currently getting the needed support of the government to ensure that they have a hitch-free planting season of steady and sustained supply of Paddy for the mill. According to her, a lot is being done by the State Government in partnerships with the corporate and local aggregators, as well as other rice-growing State Governments, about Paddy aggregation and its supply to ensure the smooth running of the mill. She said, “On Tuesday, we kicked off the rice farmers’ sensitisation, training and empowerment pr...

  •Sanwo-Olu To Beneficiaries: ‘Justify The Opportunity’ Twenty-three young innovators and tech firms have been awarded a total grant of N100 million by the Lagos State Government to pursue various technology-driven innovations across the six pillars of the development agenda of the Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration. The recipients are the first set of beneficiaries to be picked to benefit from the N250 million seed capital earmarked, last year, as Research and Innovation Fund by the State Government. The awardees were selected through highly competitive process overseen by the Lagos State Science Research and Innovation Council (LASRIC) established in 2019 by Governor Sanwo-Olu, with the mandate to facilitate and encourage the development of innovative solutions to solve local problems, using cutting-edge technology. The Governor congratulated the successful awardees of the research funds, urging them to apply the grant judiciously and use it to transform their ideas into reality....

Ikorodu Division Youth Initiative (IDYI) through the office of the Acting Commissioner for Agric Lagos State, Ms Abisola Olusanya has empowered 12 youths on Coconut bread business across Ikorodu division. The empowerment which is aimed at ensuring every youth in Ikorodu division is self dependent is expected to improve the well-being of the beneficiaries.  In a similar vein, Ikorodu Division Youth Initiative through the ministry also empowered 5 youths with 250 crates of eggs (50 crates per youth) across the Ikorodu Division on egg business. This is in accordance with the mission for Ikorodu Division Youths. In a statement personally signed by the Executive Director, Ikorodu Division Youth Initiative, Comrade Samson Bisiriyu expressed his utmost satisfaction towards the empowerment. He also used the opportunity to rain accolades on the Acting Commissioner for Agriculture for her kind gesture and determination towards improving the well-being of the Youths in Ikorodu. Emphasising th...