Ikorodu Division Youth Voice

My attention has just been invited to a story by Gazelle News titled: "Funke 'Jenifa' Akindele is Running Mate to Lagos PDP Governorship candidate, Jandor" which has gone viral on social media.  In the publication, it was stated that Funke Akindele's mother is my immediate junior sister of the same parents, a story which is very far from the truth. I wish to state clearly without any ambiguity that I am not related to Funke Akindele's mother in any way.  I am a bonafide son of Lasunwon Ruling house on my father's side, from where l got the golden opportunity of ascending the throne of Ayangbure of Ikorodu seven years ago.  My late mother was equally a bonafide daughter of Rademo Ruling house and to the best of my knowledge, Funke Akindele's mother does not belong to any of the two Royal families in Ikorodu. I am very much aware that Funke Akindele's father, late Very Reverend Idowu Akindele was an indigine of Ikorodu, but to the best of...

IKORODU DIVISON PEACE INITIATIVE BURSARY AND SCHOLARSHIP FOR INDIGENE AND NON INDIGENE. Requirements and Instruction for Applicants Please read this information carefully before proceeding to fill the form 1.  Applicant must be a full-time student in any of the public tertiary Institutions in Nigeria. 2.  Must be from 200 Level (2nd year) and above with a verifiable CGPA 3.  Must provide proof of Indigeneship (Letter of identification from a recognized Oba and Local Government/LCDA). Residents he/she must submit Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASSRA) card as proof. 4.  Must attach the copy of his/her Academic profile duly signed by the University Registrar or the HOD of his/her Department. 5. Applicants cannot apply for scholarship and bursary at the same time. Both attract separate applications. Anyone found to have been involved in double registration stands disqualified. 6.  There are three types of educational support which the studen...

APPRECIATION TO ALL OUR SUPPORTERS. I, Samson Bisiriyu, (SAM-SUN) who accepted the clarion call with your support to join in the contest for House of Assembly, representing youths' interests of Ikorodu in the just concluded APC primary elections, writes to appreciate you. The outcome of the exercise came with so much rippling lessons one of which is that Ikorodu youths are not timid, neither can we be shut down despite not having the liquid cash and political elites to manipulate elections. We lent our voices to the NotTooYoungToRun' campaign and we went ahead to get involved till the last minute. The whole process wouldn't have been possible without your supports via donations, prayers, advices, ideas, and time. Suffice me to say that you all were my delegates. It is with great joy however, that I write to inform you that our land (Ikorodu) will not forget our heroic participation in the primary elections against political titans and wealthy party c...

"I join other well wishers to celebrate you Sir, Apostle Professor Adegoke Emmanuel, Rector Seminary .Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Ikorodu.  Thank you sir for your Spiritual Fatherly support. Thank you for your confidence in me and our Ambition for IGBEGA IKORODU (SURE AGENDA).  I believe in God's words and it shall come to pass. More Grace sir. HAPPY 68th Birthday, Daddy!"

It is another June 15. That was the day darkness fell on the entire Lagos East Senatorial District and the entire Lagos State when we learnt about the painful departure of our esteemed leader and  Distinguished Senator of the Federal Republic, Late Senator Sikiru Adebayo Osinowo (Lagos East) on June 15, 2020. On behalf of the good people of Lagos East Senatorial District, I join eminent personalities in Lagos State, political associates and family of Late Senator Osinowo in marking his remembrance today. Late Distinguished Senator Osinowo, who was my predecessor, was a great man in every sense of it. Pepper was a dogged fighter who risked all for what he believed in. He was in the trenches with the National Democratic Coalition(NADECO)in the struggles for the revalidation of the June 12 mandate of Late Chief MKO Abiola. When the country returned to civil rule in 1999, he was not on the sideline. He got  involved in the political process alongside his co-pro demo...

The S.U.R.E Agenda (Igbega Ikorodu) Democracy literally means the power of the people, democracy is not about politics; it is about people. Today, we all have to come together, celebrate, have fun and make it a wonderful day. We are a nation built on harmony, development, prosperity and peace, achieving milestones for a better future.  *In the spirit of celebrating  uninterrupted democracy in the last 22 years in Nigeria, we use this medium to ask for more Youth inclusiveness in Governance at all levels*.. Happy Democracy Day. Hon. Samson Bisiriyu, Aspirant for Lagos State House of Assembly Ikorodu Constituency I. Fun Igbega Ikorodu

The Chairman, Senate committee on Industries, and the Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Distinguished Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA on Friday supported business start-ups with grant during the graduating ceremony and Demo Day of Business 101 for Creatives and Artisans (Cohort 001) participants of the Senator Abiru Innovation Lab (SAIL). Out of 47 individuals that enrolled for the training, forty-one (41) budding and aspiring entrepreneurs successfully completed the 3-months intensive business training handled by the technical partner of SAIL, the Co-creation Hub (Cc-Hub). Over 4,000 young men and women applied for the 5 pilot SAIL programmes across 16 Local Governments/Local Council Development Areas in the Lagos East Senatorial District, while 150 were shortlisted for the entire maiden cohort. 47 individuals were admitted into Business 101 for Creatives and Artisans class. Other programmes include Tech Talent Development, Lagos East T...

For seventeen (17) consecutive months, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru has been extending COVID-19 relief financial assistance to over 2500 vulnerable people in the Lagos East Senatorial District. On Wednesday, 1 June, 2022, beneficiaries of the Senator Tokunbo Abiru COVID-19 Relief Support Scheme received direct credits in their respective bank accounts. These beneficiaries were nominated by 98 ward chairmen, Party chairmen, Community Development Committees (CDCs), Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC)leaders, Royal fathers, League of Imams, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and notable leaders in the 16 LGs/LCDAs of the Lagos East Senatorial district. The scheme was earlier planned to terminate in December 2021, but the Senator graciously continued in the new year as the economic headwinds occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic are yet to fully abate.  Abiru, fondly called the #DoingGood Senator said his concern for the plight of the poor necessitated the c...

Prince Samson Bisiriyu, aspirant for Lagos State House of Assembly for the seat of Ikorodu Constituency 1 has congratulated Mr. Gbolahan Ogunleye on his emergence as the APC flag bearer for Ikorodu Constituency 1 at the Lagos State House of Assembly in the 2023 general elections. Bisiriyu in a statement on Friday in Ikorodu, called for formidable unity among party members so that APC would emerged winner in the contest in 2023. Gbolahan Ogunleye polled 38 out of 55 votes to defeat other aspirants and emerged as the party’s candidate during the primaries held at Ikorodu West Secretariat. Samson Bisiriyu commended the party leadership, stakeholders and members for ensuring a peaceful primary election. He urged all party faithful to support Gbolahan's candidature in the interest of the party and the people of Ikorodu. "Though we have every reason to fault the process of the election as progressive Youth but since our apex leaders and delegates have spoken.  "For ...

On Monday, 23rd May, 2023, the Youth wing of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ikorodu Local Government had parley with all aspirants for Ikorodu Constituency 1 at the Lagos State House of Assembly under the aegis of the party. Prince Samson Bisiriyu was part of those aspirants who graced the occasion. He honoured the invitation of the APC Youth Leaders in Ikorodu Division led by Comrade Babatunde Oyesanya (T.O.D), which comprises of youth leaders in all the 19 wards of Ikorodu Division. The event was an interactive session held at the hall of Ikorodu Local Government Secretariat. Samson Bisiriyu seized the opportunity to discuss about his S.U.R.E agenda and youth inclusiveness in governance with the youth leaders who are also delegates in the House of Assembly primaries slated for May 26. The event also afforded Samson Bisiriyu to remind the various youth leaders of his impact amongst all calibre of youths in Ikorodu as a private citizen while ...

Center for posterity.ng held an advocacy meeting with the people of Ikorodu community, Ikorodu, Lagos state to discuss people's participation in government. The total number of attendees were 35; 28 women and 7 men. It should be noted that the meeting was sponsored by Budgit Foundation. This is the second phase of the meeting, the first  phase was with the Market Men and Women leaders.  Project Director,  Center for posterity.ng, Oduloye  Funmilayo, orientated the people on the need to be involved and participate in governance, i.e; monitoring of government projects, participate in elections and ask for their leaders to be transparent and accountable. The people complained about their inability to get the PVC registration done. Mr. Anigilaje Yemi asked; if they noticed an abandoned project or a due project that is yet to be completed, who should they report to? Miss Funmilayo answered him by saying they can report to the Center for...

Can we just for the sake of coming generation, the children that will be denied of quality education, good health, good roads and progress of our community appeal to our delegates to vote for competency, not for currency 💲💵 or personal compensation. The currency can only speak and make us happy for one day. But the competency will make us happy for all days. Give me, Samson Bisiriyu an opportunity to bring the best for our Children and Community as your candidate for Ikorodu Constituency I at the Lagos State House of Assembly. I may not have the money and godfathers but I have a good heart, strength, vision and passion to bring best to our Community. I have done it for our Youths in terms of development and financial emancipation as a Youth Leader, and I am ready to make the change for our Community.

As gender inclusiveness, Anita Nse Joshua, a medical doctor, is the director-general of the Samson Bisiriyu Campaign Organization (SABCO). Samson Bisiriyu, a Lagos House of Assembly aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), formally declared his intention to run for the seat of Ikorodu Constituency 1 at his official declaration after purchasing the party's expression of interest and nomination forms. Born on the 11th, November 1990, Anita Nse Joshua hails from Akwa-Ibom state while Ikorodu remains her place of birth and a place she has lived all her life. She had her Bachelor of Science in Medical Physiotherapy from Middlesex University, London, England. Anita had her Advance Diploma in software engineering at Aptech Computer Education, Ghana.  She also added an Advance Diploma in Plant and Human body therapy from Medipro Institute, Accra, Ghana. Addressing the audience at the event, Anita Joshua said her appointment as the campaign DG is a historic achievement and a turning...

It's no news that electioneering activities have begun in all the 36 States of the federation, in full preparation for the 2023 general elections.  Lagos State, the Centre of Excellence is not left out in this exercise. In the past few days, posters of different aspirants vying for various political offices are seen in the nook and crannies of the state.  Prince Samson Bisiriyu, the former Director of Ikorodu Division Youth Initiative (IDYI) and aspirant for the Lagos State House of Assembly, Ikorodu Constituency 1 has pleaded with delegates of the great party to shun the thought of selling their votes to political kingpins.  He made the remarks while addressing a group of journalists and party stakeholders at the APC Secretariat in Ikorodu Local Government Area of Lagos State ahead of the party's primary elections, assuring that his representation would ensure the betterment and productivity of all constituents in all ramifications if ...

Wednesday, 6th of April, 2022. Center for Posterity.ng held an advocacy meeting with the leaders of the men and women in Ikorodu to discuss peoples' participation in government. The meeting which was sponsored by Budgit foundation had in attendance, 35 people;  30 women and 5 men. Oduloye Funmilayo, Center for posterityng project director told participants to be involved in government, i.e; monitor government projects, participate in elections and hold their leaders accountable at all times. The market leaders complained about their inability to get the PVC registration done, that they have been going to the INEC office but they were telling them to come back and it is stressful. They also promised to participate in governance by monitoring the government projects and their yearly budget. The Iyaloja General of Ikorodu, Alhaja Taofikat Allison requested for the PVC registration to be brought to the market, in order for the exercise to be seamless for market men and women in Ikorodu...

Three leading youth aspirants for Lagos State House of Assembly, Ikorodu Constituency 1, namely; Samson Bisiriyu (Igbega Ikorodu), Eniola Adeyemi (Wake-Up) and Bolaji Isikalu (IBO) yesterday held a closed door meeting to discuss areas of possible collaboration and to also ensure a youth emerge as the flagbearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming primaries of the party.  The trio who are all under age 40 have obtained and submitted their respective expression of interest and nomination forms in readiness for the upcoming primaries slated for May 22, 2022. It should be noted that out of the over 17 aspirants who indicated interest in Ikorodu Constituency 1 about 8 of them already purchased expression of interest and nomination forms as at the time of writing this report.

The friends and associates of Prince Samson Bisiriyu on Sunday, 8th May, 2022, presented a nomination form and expression of interest form to a frontline aspirant, Prince Samson Bisiriyu, contesting as member of House of Assembly, Ikorodu constituency 1, Lagos State. The presentation of the form which was formally presented by Godwin Oke and Prince Kareem, close allies of Samson Bisiriyu, was said to be done in solidarity to Samson's ambition. In his speech, Godwin said, “Samson has been a very dedicated friend for years. Many of us who had grew up together knew ourselves back then. Over the years, we had seen how impactful we all could be to the society, particularly as we all contribute our own quota to the development of our society. Samson is one of those always coming to the table with ideas and ways of solving societal problems, especially as it affects the youth” He stressed further that; "In Ikorodu Division Youth Initiative (IDYI), Samson was one of those ...

In what appears as another fish in the golden basket, Samson Bisiriyu has been conferred with a national recognition as the Most Outstanding Youth Development Advocate for his tremendous impact on youth and community development. The awardee who also doubles as the aspirant for Ikorodu Constituency 1 at the Lagos State House of Assembly come 2023 has before this period been involved in numerous activities poised to develop human capital and to ensure every single youth in his immediate community are fortified with necessary skills capable of making them financially independent. This award is in recognition of Samson's hard work, efforts and a fearless spirit. He earned this title on a meritorious ground and it serves as a reminder for his dedication towards youth development. All of us at Ikorodu Division Youth Voice (IDYV) congratulate him as he is such a wonderful personality, everything would have been better if more people were like him. We are truly proud of this I...

A group of friends and associates of Prince Samson Bisiriyu has raised the sum of N1.2 Million for the purchase of expression of interest and nomination forms for Samson Bisiriyu to contest for the Lagos State House of Assembly representing Ikorodu Constituency 1 at the 2023 general election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress(APC). With the 2023 general elections, the coast seems clear for Samson Bisiriyu to win the primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC) without obstacles as his popularity has swollen. He has positively touched several lives through several programmes and empowerment for youths, students, widows and persons with disabilities in Ikorodu. "We the friends and associates of Samson Bisiriyu (aspirant for Lagos State House of Assembly Ikorodu Constituency I) are ready to purchase the nomination and expression of interest forms for our aspirant. "The Youths must be represented in the coming general election and represent the inter...

The respected traditional Rulers and Obas in Ikorodu Constituency 1 have rallied support and prayers for the man of the people, the man capable of changing the narratives, Hon. Samson Bisiriyu as he continues to consult with all stakeholders.  The traditional rulers reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring the emergence of Samson Bisiriyu as the representative of Ikorodu Constituency 1 people in the hallowed chambers of Lagos State in 2023. THE JOURNEY THUS FAR: To God be the Glory. We have embarked on the journey, and we are making progressive strides as regards the support of relevant stakeholders and influencers. This journey has led us to meetings with necessary political leaders across Ikorodu Division, vis-à-vis community leaders for proper consultations. So far, we have paid homage to three(3) paramount rulers in Ikorodu Constituency 1, and received blessings to go and represent the youths' interests. The traditional rulers visited are: (1) HRM. Oba  Engr. Ka...