Ikorodu Division Youth Voice

The food sufficiency programme of Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been taken a notch higher. The Governor, on Thursday, rolled out massive agricultural investment that empowers 3,000 urban and rural farmers in key sectoral value chains.  Women, youths and peasant farmers were the main beneficiaries of the 2021 Agricultural Value Chains Enterprise Activation Programme through which the State Government is supporting agripreneurs with modern equipment and inputs that would help them make significant difference and scale up their agricultural practices.  Various groups of farmers, in their numbers, thronged the parade ground of the Police College, Ikeja to personally receive the material support from the Governor, accompanied by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, and members of the State Executive Council.  The scheme is also a component of the Sanwo-Olu administration’s five-year Agricultural and Food System Development Roadmap recently launched to chart a...

The Incumbent Vice Chairman of Ijede LCDA and the Chairmanship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the forthcoming Local Government Elections in Ijede Local Council Development Area of Lagos State, Hon (MRS) Motunrayo Gbadebo- Alogba has said she would make Ijede LCDA the Miami of Lagos. In her interactive session with the Ikorodu Division Youth Initiative (IDYI) over the weekend, the candidate stated the need to maximize the coastal prowess of Ijede which according to her can make Ijede a tourist centre in Lagos State and in Nigeria at large. Q: What motivated you to join politics and what is your political ideology? For me politics was something I was born into because my late mum was a frontrunner when it comes to mobilisation. Her activities of selfless caring motivated me to study political science in the University and I can say today that my political ideology is social-welfarism. By this, the interest of the the people in my immediate environment is of...

EXIT OF AN ICON IKORODU DIVISION YOUTH INITIATIVE Commiserate with the Family of Shobowale Benson and Entire people of Ikorodu Division on the demise of a Elder Statesman. Our Father *Sir (Chief ) Babatunde Olusola Benson, SAN, KJW* who died at age of 88 years Baba B.O Benson means a lot to Ikorodu Kingdom, as he his one of those that dedicated all their life to the development of Ikorodu Division, Lagos and Nigeria as a whole. Baba is a book of many chapters, a Library, a Founder and a Pioneer of many Associations in Ikorodu Division and beyond.  Till Baba's death,  he's one of our biggest supporter and promoter at *Ikorodu Division Youth Initiative* Chief B.O Benson was the first Chairman of the socio – cultural and development group, Ikorodu Oga Development Association (IKODASS) Baba was The Asiwaju of Ikorodu and former National President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) We pray to God Almighty in His infinity Mercy to grant the Wives, Children...

In what appears as another major success of it's mission and vision, the Ikorodu Division Youth Initiative (IDYI) has again facilitated another empowerments for people living within it's division. In a statement by it's Executive Director, Comrade Samson Bisiriyu, the group expresses it's utmost satisfaction in the activities of the Commissioner for Agriculture in Lagos State for her major contribution towards the welfare of Ikorodu people. "In Commitment to our mission as Indigenous Divisional Youth Voice for the voiceless Youths. Today, JUNE 18,2021.Ikorodu Division Youth Initiative (IDYI), handover One Sewing Machine to Ms Sofiat's (an apprentice From Ikorodu North LCDA) and one Pepper grinding machine to Mrs Banjo's (a Widow from Imota LCDA) as Empowerment. This kind gesture was Facilitated by Our amiable Sister, Ms Abisola Olusanya, Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture through the Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Allevi...

36 Big Cheers....🎂 - COMR. Samson Oluwagbemiga Babatunde Bisiriyu 🇳🇬 Samson Bisiriyu is a Youth Promoter, Motivational Speaker, Catalyst, Pathfinder, Life Coach, Lay Preacher, Farmer, and dynamic Public and Private Administrator. He is the CEO Samsun Concept and General Services. He is also the Convener of Ikorodu Division Youth Summit the largest Youth gathering in Ikorodu Division. Samson, is the Executive Director, and Member Board of Trustees, Ikorodu Division Youths Initiative one of the indigenous Youth Civil Society Organisations in Lagos certified by the Federal Republic of Nigeria through CAC with the aim of creating career development for Ikorodu Division Youths and promoting youth inclusiveness in governance. He holds many training and awards both home and abroad in Community Service Development and professional services. Samson had his Master In Public Administration (MPA) from Ladoke Akintola University Oyo State. Chartered and Associ...

It was another remarkable day on Tuesday at the House of Representatives Public Hearing on Nigeria 1999 Constitution Review (Lagos, Ogun and Oyo centers).  The voice of Ikorodu Division Youths (Indigenous Youth Voice) was represented by Comrade Samson Bisiriyu of the Ikorodu Division Youth Initiative. Samson had the opportunity of Presenting recommendations and recognition of the 37LCDAs as Local Governments in Nigeria and Implementation of NotTooYoungToRun bill at Local Government Administration amongst others. "Today, I was opportuned to meet with Hon. (Barr) Nkeiruka Onyejeocha (Deputy Chief Whip) House of Representatives and Chairman Lagos Oyo and Ogun Centers. Also with H.E Dr Obafemi Hamzat (Deputy Governor ), Hon Obanikoro MHR, Mayor Osinowo Executive Chairman Agboyi ketu LCDA, HRM Oba Semiu Kasali ( Adeboruwa of Igbogbo kingdom), Bishop Stephen Adegbite (CAN Chairman Lagos State), , Lagos 001 Olalekan Biliamin Oba . Special Thanks to my ...

Ikorodu Youth Memorandum was presented by Ikorodu Division Youth Initiative (I.D.Y.I) & accepted by Senators Representating Lagos State the National Assembly. Key Agenda include; Youth Inclusiveness in Local Govt Administration & Adoption of Lagos State 37 Local Council Developmeny Areas(LCDAs) as recognized Local Governments in Part1 of the First Schedule of the 1999 Nigeria Constitution  Present at the event were; Comrade Samson Bisiriyu, MPA Executive, Director, IDYI and Ms Aizighode Obinyan, Esq  Representing Ikorodu Division Youth Initiative AGENDA.  The event is an ongoing conversation as regards the review of the 1999 Nigeria Constitution hosted by the Zonal body of the Lagos lawmakers in Lagos State. Below is the letter presented by the group to the lawmakers;

SOS: ATTEMPT BY SOME PARTY OFFICIALS TO WORK AGAINST THE INTEREST OF THE YOUTHS WITHIN THE APC IN IKORODU DIVISION We want to draw the attention of  the Apex APC party leaders to an attempt by some party officials to subvert the process of election and appointment  of candidates as enshrined in your party constitution  article 20 section i-iv. According to information available at our disposal, some party officials are threatening other party officials and members to unanimously accept their choice candidates in an attempt to impose the candidate on the party before the scheduled party primaries. We also understand that this attempted coup is taking place in areas within ikorodu division where youths are contesting in the primary elections. Aside the fact that such decision is illegal, it will disenfrachise many party members and also deny the youths the opportunity of testing their strength in party elections thereby painting your party in bad light We are us...

OPEN LETTER TO ALL PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS LEADERS IN IKORODU DIVISION BY IKORODU DIVISION NOT TOO YOUNG TO RUN 1. Just as we approach the climax of the local government elections in Ikorodu division, we consider it apposite to write you our revered leaders as an advocate of youth inclusiveness in governance and the foremost preacher of the Not To Young To Run Gospel in the division. 2. Away from the regular complaints and kvetch that youths do not participate in politics and ofcourse the cliche,_power is not served a la carte _ we approach with clear facts that the forthcoming local government election, with the number of aspirants in the race and the one still in wide consultation and will be joining the already long list, has the highest number of youth involvement in the history of elections in Ikorodu Division. 3. It is safe to say that the youths are awake and are ready to play their part in the development of the division, it is now left for you our fathers to welcome ...

  … _. Charges Bursary Advisory Board To Be Fair, Transparent_    The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Distinguished Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA has launched a registration portal for bursary application for indigent students of the Lagos East District who are studying in Lagos State-owned tertiary institutions. While inaugurating the Tokunbo Abiru Bursary Advisory Board on Friday, 30th April, 2021 at his senatorial office in Ikorodu, Senator Abiru urged the board members who are mostly lecturers in state-owned tertiary institutions to give primacy to academic excellence amongst other criteria in the selection process of suitable beneficiaries.  According to the Senator, the registration and screening of applications will be essentially driven online stressing the need to reduce human contact for greater efficiency in compliance with global best practice and in adherence with COVID-19 safety protocol....

On the 16th day of April, 2021, Ikorodu Division Youth Initiative (IDYI) Led by Comrade Samson Bisiriyu Executive Director, successfully conducted the donation of business equipment to an additional four youth, namely Mrs. Abass Abisola (Igbogbo), Miss Jinadu Nimotalahi (Odogunyan), Miss Fatai Wasilat (Lucky Fibre), and Mrs. Fatimo Ewetoye (Oreyowa, Igbogbo) in their respective skill areas of Make-up, Hairstyling, and Fashion design (the latter two individuals). The afternoon outdoor event took place within the premise of the beautiful Constituency office of Honourable Babajimi Benson of the Federal House of Representatives at Igbogbo Baiyeku Local Council Development Area in Ikorodu Division. Through the IDYI's facilitation, Honourable Babajimi Benson MHR and Honourable Saka Solaja Ikorodu Constituency 2 donated the equipment for the above named beneficiaries. Each budding entrepreneur received equipment to enable her to start-up her business. Thus, the fashion designe...

The Lagos State Government has expressed readiness to reconfigure the Ikorodu Roundabout in its bid to unlock traffic gridlock, checkmate the activities of the roadside traders and other impediments to the free flow of traffic. The State Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde, made this known during a Stakeholders’ engagement with the Ayangburen of Ikorodu, His Royal Highness, Oba Kabiru Adewale Shotobi, Chiefs, prominent personalities and community leaders in Ikorodu, held at the Ayangburen's Palace. He explained that in the light of the exploding population of Ikorodu, there is need to fast track infrastructural development that will be commensurate with the growth rate of the area and in line with the State's Transport Master Plan  Dr. Oladeinde reiterated that transportation is the engine room of the economy, noting that once the transport issue is adequately addressed, the ripple effects on other critical sectors of the economy would be positiv...

As a means of ensuring that Youths in Ikorodu are not idle, the Ikorodu Division Youth Initiative Movement (I.D.Y.I) has empowered 2 hairstylists. This gesture was executed during the group's annual executive retreat. The group's Executive Director, Comrade Samson Bisiriyu emphasized the need for meaningful engagements of the Youths in the division which would assist in not making them fall prey of all social vices ravaging the division and society at large. Below is the full statement of the group: Ikorodu Division Youth Initiative at our annual Executive retreat empowered  2 hairstylist that went through our training and mentorship at Rotary Vocational training center, Igbogbo.  Today Empowerment tools sponsored by Hon. S.O.B Agunbiade, Majority Leader Lagos State House Of Assembly.  In days ahead, More Empowerment Projects will be done as more as we get donation. You can join and support us with Empowerment Tools for our Committed skilled Vulnerable Youth a...

Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reconstituted the Board Members of the Lagos State Sports Commission  with immediate effect.  Members of the newly reconstituted Sports Commission Board are: 1) Mr. Sola Aiyepeku  - Chairman - Governor's nominee 2) Mr. Shakirudeen Oluwatoyin Gafaar - Governor's nominee 3)  Mr. Olaposi Agunbiade - representing  Lagos Sports Trust Fund 4) Dr. Abiodun Fatai Abatan - representing  Ikorodu Division  5) Mr. Olanrewaju  Minasu Saidi - representing  Badagry Division  6) Ms Bose Kaffo- representing ikeja Division  7) Mr. Adeshina  Ogundimu - representing Lagos Division  8) Mr. Musiliu Olanrewaju Olowu- representing Epe Division  9) Mrs Lawal Kafilat Abiola 10) Mr. Damilare Orimoloye - representing  the Youth 11) Mrs. Olu -Young Olufunke Florence  - representing the Ministry of Education 12) Mrs. Damilare Ezekiel Orimiloye -  representing People living with disa...

IKORODU DIVISION YOUTH INITIATIVE PRESENTS TO HON. M.K.O AROWOLO RECOGNITION AWARD Y2020 The Executive Team Of Ikorodu Division Youth Initiative Led By Comrade Samson Bisiriyu Presents the Initiative Y2020 Recognition Award to Hon Matthew Kolawole Arowolo Councilor Representing Ward C4 at Igbogbo Bayeku Local Council Development Area on Friday 19th February, 2020.  The Award Aimed at appreciating Individuals who have contributed excellently to the development of Youths and the Division At large and also encouraging them to do more.  Hon M.K.O Appreciate The Executive Team for the award and reassure us of his commitment to service of humanity and also for the overall development of the Division.  Present at the award Presentation is the Executive Director And Deputy Comr Samson Bisiriyu and Comr Adeniyi Sobajo Respectively, Comr Olafare Comfort Director Of Projects and Comr Oyebanjo Agboola Deputy Director Media and Publicity.  IkdD...

IKORODU DIVISION YOUTH INITIATIVE COURTESY VISIT TO HON COMMISSIONER MS. ABISOLA OLUSANYA OFFICE The Executive team of IKORODU Division YOUTH INITIATIVE on Thursday 11th of February paid a courtesy visit to Hon commissioner Ms. Abisola Olusanya ( commissioner for Agriculture, Lagos State) to present to her I.D.Y.I Y2020 Award of Recognition The Executive Director, Comr Samson Bisiriyu who led the Executive present to her in our own little way to appreciate her  for what She is doing in ensuring of various empowerment for youths in Ikorodu Division. Commissioner Ms. Abisola appreciate the Executive team for the award. She also reassure her support for the Initiative and looking forward to engaging  the youths in agriculture  Other Executive members present include Comr Shobajo Adeniyi, Deputy Executive Director, Comr Patricia Okosodo of Special Duty  Directorate, Comr Oloyede olamide of Finance Directorate, Comr Akemu Teniola of Adm...

IKORODU DIVISION YOUTH INITIATIVE  ANNIVERSARY GIVE AWAY!!! To be eligible, kindly follow us on all our social media handles. On twitter @IkoroduYouths, on Instagram @IkoroduYouths and on Facebook @Ikorodu Division Youth Initiative. Use our 3 years logo as your DP. Send us evidence to 09039207638 and get your anniversary give away gift. First 20 enteries only E-Signed Hamed Olaniyi Ganiu Dir, Media and Publicity IkdDivYouthInitiative IkdDivNotTooYoungTooRun

The NotTooYoungToRun Ikorodu has called on all calibre of Youths within Ikorodu who are yet to be registered as a member of a political party to obey the clarion call by registering as a member of their preferred party. Speaking on the development, the director of the group, Comrade Samson Bisiriyu stated that this call is necessitated by the urgent need of young people within the Nigerian political space. Below is the official statement of the group. NOT TOO YOUNG TO RUN DIRECTORATE UNDER THE AUSPICE IKORODU DIVISION YOUTH INITIATIVE CALLS ON IKORODU DIVISION YOUTH TO REGISTER AS A MEMBER OF POLITICAL OF THEIR PREFERRED CHOICE As Youth and Younger Generation, the first step to political participation cum relevance is membership of a preferred political party. Being recognized as a member is being involved in their processes and making significant inputs that strengthens the party and ensures good governance. Register today and Declare for a Political Party  There is ne...

  In what could be regarded as an example of a popular saying; "a good turn deserves another", the Ikorodu Division Youth Initiative (IDYI) today honoured a member of the Lagos State Teaching Service Commission (Tescom) board, Commissioner Leke Oluseun Kara for his outstanding performance towards the youth development of Ikorodu and his selfless service to Lagos State in general. Speaking on behalf of the group at the event, the Executive Director of the movement, Comrade Samson Bisiriyu expressed the satisfaction of the group towards the extraordinary performances of Mr. Leke Kara at the board which has positioned  Ikorodu division as a viable part of Lagos State. "Ikorodu division is actually lucky to have your type and calibre represent her at the board. We are delighted to see how passionate you are in ensuring that anything that represent Ikorodu division is not shortchanged in the affairs of Lagos decision making process and implementation of policies as it affects...

  Ikorodu Division Youth Initiative 2020 Foot Prints. Introduction. Year 2020 has been a year of mixed fortunes. Several unpalatable experiences such as economic meltdown and recession as a result of the lockdown which shut down the economy of the nation. These events were a consequence of the swift response of the government to the global pandemic of Covid-19, the EndSars protest to mention a few. There were awesome experiences, realizations of dreams, achievement of objectives and new hopes to mention a few but in all we appreciate the Almighty God for seeing us through. Through the grace of God, our organization was able to make tremendous success in terms of Community service, Employment and Empowerment to youths of this great division. All the achievements recorded in the year wouldn’t have been possible without the efforts of our Board of Trustees, our mentors and also the dedicated executive members. 2020 Footprints Activities of the year. 1. Visitation to Board members We p...