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  • Late Oba Agbabiaka: Sen. Adebule,Sanwo Olu Chief Of Staff Commiserates With Isolo Council Boss,Royal Family Over the Late Monarch.

    Late Oba Agbabiaka: Sen. Adebule,Sanwo Olu Chief Of Staff Commiserates With Isolo Council Boss,Royal Family Over the Late Monarch.

     

    Emmanuel lkpeama.

    The palace of the late Osolo of Isolo, Oba Kabiru Alani Agbabiaka of lsolo Local Council Development Area on Monday continued to play host to sympathisers who were in the community to commiserate with Council Chairman of lsolo LCDA, Olasoju Adebayo, immediate family of the late monarch, Osolo & Chiefs-in-council.

    Among the sympathisers was the Distinguished Senator representing Lagos West in the Red Chamber,Dr Idiat Oluranti Adebule, who came to conveyed her sympathies to the royal family and government of Isolo LCDA over the demise of the late Osolo of Isolo, Oba Kabiru Alani Adelaja Agbabiaka who joined his ancestors last Wednesday.

    Mama West as fondly called by her admirers was welcomed into Olasoju’s palatial office at the secretariat before being led to the palace where she was received by the royal family and leadership of Awori Welfare Association of Nigeria who had also visited the royal family to commiserate with them.

    The former deputy governor of Lagos State extolled the virtues of the departed monarch acknowledging his uncompromising quest for the development of Isolo and unity among the Aworis.

    Also present to commiserate with the council boss and the royal family was the Chief of Staff to Lagos State Governor,Mr Tayo Ayinde who joined the growing list of dignitaries to pay his condolence to the family of the Late Isolo King, Oba Kabiru Alani Adelaja Agbabiaka, Adeola Olushi III.

    Ayinde was received by the chief mourner, the Executive Chairman of Isolo LCDA, Olasoju Adebayo, the immediate family of the late monarch, Osolo & Chiefs-in-council among others at the late monarch’s palace earlier in the day.

    Ayinde while expressing his sympathies, urged the family to take solace in Osolo’s remarkable legacies of selfless and progressive reign.

    It will be recalled that the late Osolo of lsolo,Oba Agbabiaka joined his ancestors on Wednesday, 10th April 2024 after a brief illness and was buried according to lslamic rite in his palace.

  • Late Oba Agbabiaka: Gov Sanwo Olu,Olasoju,,Others Mourn as He is Laid To Rest

    Late Oba Agbabiaka: Gov Sanwo Olu,Olasoju,,Others Mourn as He is Laid To Rest

    ….. describe him as a first class traditional ruler, philanthropist and a father figure.

    Emmanuel lkpeama.

    The remains of Oba Kabiru Alani Agbabiaka was laid to rest at his palace amid tears from residents and family members on Wednesday.

    The paramount ruler of lsolo, His lmperial Majesty ,Late Oba Kabiru Alani Agbabiaka died at the early hours of yesterday morning,as dignitaries from all walks of life troop in to pay their last respect to the monarch.

    The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, described the passage of the Osolo of Isolo Kingdom, as a great loss to the traditional institution and Lagos State as a whole, noting that the monarch is a first class traditional ruler who has left a legacy that the people of lsolo kingdom will continue to cherish.

    He said the late traditional ruler, during his lifetime, rendered selfless service to the people of Isolo and Lagos State.

    “The death of Oba Agbabiaka is a great loss to the people of Isolo, and he will be greatly missed. He made lots of positive impacts during his lifetime, contributing meaningfully to the growth and development of his community as a traditional ruler.

    “Oba Agbabiaka, as a first-class traditional ruler, left a lasting legacy that the people of Isolo Kingdom will continue to cherish. I pray that Almighty God be pleased with the soul of the late monarch and grant the royal family and the people of Isolo and Lagos State the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.”he submitted.

    The Governor urged the family, friends, and associates of the deceased, as well as the entire people of Isolo, whose interests the late monarch represented and worked tirelessly for during his lifetime, to work towards immortalising him.

    The Commissioner for Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs Mr Bolaji Kayode Robert has described the late Osolo of lsolo death as a colossal loss to the entire kingdom of lsolo and Lagos state as a whole.

    He stated this when he came to commiserate with the family over the demise of the monarch, describing him as one who has consistently put the name of the state in the limelight for very good reasons as he promoted culture and traditions of the Yoruba race across the state and Nigeria at large.

    ” He was very strong two weeks ago when we met in one of the state function, but God knows the best,he will be greatly missed by the Lagos state government and the entire people of lsolo kingdom. My prayers is that God will give the family, people of lsolo the fortitude to bear the loss”he stated.

    In the same vein,the Chairman lsolo Local Council Development Area,Hon (Otunba)Adebayo Olasoju said that the death of the paramount ruler is a great loss to the people of lsolo and Lagos state in general, describing the monarch as a peaceful man who was a father to all.

    Hon Olasoju who was visibly in tears, stated that Late Agbabiaka would be fondly be missed for his generosity and philanthropy nature , noting that he was a father to everyone.

    ” I lack words to express my feelings and how the good people of lsolo is feeling right now because we have lost a father,a peaceful man,one who can tolerate anybody and very accommodative.”

    ” My prayers is that God will console all of us, including Lagos state as a whole for this great loss because we have lost a trailblazer.” he said.

    Lending his voice,the former Lawmaker who represented Oshodi/lsolo State Constituency ll in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Jude Chukwuemeka Idimogu noted that the late monarch is a wonderful and peace loving king,who always wants the best for his people, describing him as an institution and authority who ruled by virtue of his immense experience, wisdom and understanding of Yoruba history, royalty and politics.

    “His death came to us as a great shock but you see God works in a miraculous way, today being the end of prayer and fasting for the Muslims,the late oba decided to pass away,this signifies that he is a good man”

    ” His administration has been the best,he is very supportive and can tolerate as he is seen as one that is not destabilized, the late oba supported me when l wanted to contest and he didn’t discriminate lf l am from his tribe or not, rather he gave me his support. My prayers is that God will give him an eternal rest and also provide the people of lsolo,a wonderful and good person like the former king.” he stated.

    The remains of the body of the top Yoruba monarch was brought to his palace in the early hours of Wednesday.His children received his remains at the palace, while traditional rites began thereafter.

    Amidst tears from traditional chiefs, government officials, members of the Lagos State Executive council,women, youths, friends and well wishers of the late Agbabiaka,the Paramount ruler of Isolo in Lagos State, Osolo of Isolo Land, Oba Kabiru was laid to rest in his palace after prayers were offered by the Chief lmam of lsolo.

    The monarch died at the early hours of Wednesday morning after a brief illness at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital,Ikeja,he died at the age of 64, three months to the celebration of his 20th coronation anniversary.

  • Isolo/Ejigbo Province: Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria Inaugurates New Chapter Exco

    Isolo/Ejigbo Province: Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria Inaugurates New Chapter Exco

    …as they are urged to remain united and focused.

    Emmanuel lkpeama.

    The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) lsolo/Ejigbo Province in Lagos State has inaugurated a new body of executive members for caroline chapter.

    The event, which was largely attended by the Province chairman and its executive,members and friends of the province, was held at the Assemblies of God Church Nigeria llufumi Ejigbo Lagos.

    Speaking on the topic ‘Stronger Together’, Apostle Anselem George of Revival Army Ministry(Grace life Assembly) charged to be committed to the development of the Church despite challenges.

    Apostle Anselem went further to urge the new executives to work together so as to realise a uniform goal, stating that with unity they will be able to surmount any challenges, obstacles and tribulations.

    According to him,”following your inauguration today,l want to appeal to you to take Caroline chapter to another level,let unity remain your watchword, and for you to achieve the kingdom task given to you all today,lf you remain united you will go far with your accomplishments”

    “To you Mr chairman, learn to tolerate,be patient and always ask God Almighty to give you the grace to lead, remember that there are fathers you need to seek advice from and ensure that you all continue to be good ambassador of the church you represent ” he submitted.

    In his acceptance speech, Pastor Sunday Okon said he and his team would continue to build on the legacies of their fathers and focus more on outreach service.

    He went further to state that with the help of God’s grace,they will take the chapter to the next level and pray for more growth, noting that his goal is to move the kingdom of God, take the message of christ to the grassroots.

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    “My vision is to gather the people, let them know the importance of Pentecostal fellowship of Nigeria, which is togetherness, love one another and fellowship together so as to move the body of Christ forward, taking the message of christ to every doorstep and ensure that the salvation of mankind is paramount “he stated.

    Pastor Okon thanked God Almighty and the leaders of Isolo Ejigbo Province for giving him and his team the opportunity to serve in this capacity.

    The newly inaugurated Executives include Pastor Okon Sunday of El Shalom Evangelical Mission (Chairman), Pastor Chris Nwabueze of Glorious Power Bible Church (Vice Chairman), Pastor Dr Rebecca Sanusi of Total Experience Christian House (Secretary),Rev Dr Tim Paul of Assemblies of God Church (Treasurer), Pastor Olushola Ezekiel of Foursquare Gospel Church (Deputy Secretary ), Pastor Tope Akanbi of Jesus is lord bible church (Financial Secretary),Evang Adedapo Akintayo of Bethel Evangelical Mission (Publicity Secretary) and Bishop Ben Eboh of Heavenly Citizens church (Welfare).

    Highlight of the event was the inauguration of the new officers taking their oath of office.

  • Market leaders Celebrates Tinubu, Bamigbetan on their Day.

    Market leaders Celebrates Tinubu, Bamigbetan on their Day.

    …. Describe them as quintessential leaders.

    Emmanuel lkpeama.

    Members of United lgbo Market leaders/Traders Association of Nigeria have congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his 72nd birthday celebration yesterday, describing him as a quintessential leader.

    The President Hon. Chief C.F.C Obi in a congratulatory message on Friday in Lagos described Senator Tinubu as a developmental democrat and bridge builder.

    He went further to state that Tinubu as a developmental democrat, he has over the decades demonstrated uncommon commitment in nurturing and instituting a firm foundation for democracy in Nigeria, like he did when he was governor of Lagos State.

    ” As a quintessential leader,a democrat, and a bridge builder,His Excellency President Bola Tinubu has always leads from the front.he has over the decades demonstrated uncommon commitment in nurturing and instituting a firm foundation for democracy in Nigeria.”

    ” So many errors have taken place before he became president of Nigeria, with patience,prayers,the renewed hope and plans of taking the country out the trenches will see Nigeria rising up again”.

    “This is exemplified in his developmental strides as governor of Lagos State and since coming on stream as the commander-in-chief and president of Nigeria, the country will excel,Your Excellency, may God give you the strength and wisdom to re-engineer and reposition Nigeria for today and posterity.”he submitted.

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    In the same vein Chief Obi who was the former President Ladipo Market Traders Association also extends his felicitations to the former local government chairman, Ejigbo LCDA,Hon. Kehinde Bamigbetan as he clocks 59years today.

    He described Bamigbetan as a true patriot, statesman and visionary leader who has made significant contributions to the transformation of Ejigbo local government and the state at large, noting that he is one who has on various occasions advocate for grassroot development,youth emancipation, welfare of the people and he is seen as a detribalized leader.

    While praying that God in his infinite mercy will continue to sustain them, give them more wisdom and grace to lead its people to the promise land.

  • KOK @59: Hon Grace Congratulates Bamigbetan on His Day.

    KOK @59: Hon Grace Congratulates Bamigbetan on His Day.

    …says he is a transformational leader.

    Emmanuel lkpeama.

    The Councilor representing the people of lfoshi ward in Ejigbo local Council Development Area, Lagos,Hon.Grace Nwankwo Okere has fecilitated with the Former Commissioner for Information and Strategy Lagos state,Hon Kehinde Oladapo Bamigbetan on his 59th birthday celebration, describing him as a transformation leader.

    The Councilor who described Hon Bamigbetan as a man with a golden heart,a master planner and a goal getter,one who has redefined the political landscape bringing about a new era of unity, purpose and direction as far as Ejigbo LCDA is concerned, when he was the Chairman.

    Hon Grace who is the Chief Whip in the legislative arm of the council went further to state that Hon Bamigbetan stands as a symbol of unity, progress and transformation with his unwavering dedication to the progress of the party APC.

    In her words”Join me and celebrate my amiable, distinguished leader like no other. My political father, Chief Taiyese of Idagbo Ogbo kingdom as he celebrate another fruitful year,may almighty God continually shine his countenance upon you in every areas of your life”

    ” As a champion of progressive politics, he tirelessly advocates for grassroots development, youth emancipation, and the well-being of the people,Hon KOK is not just a politician; he is an embodiment of Ejigbo, Oshodi/Isolo and Lagos state at large. His commitment to service to humanity sets him apart as a leader of exceptional caliber.”

    The statement continues”Sir as you celebrate your birthday today,may the love and kindness you have shown to others return to you in abundance. May your joy be boundless, and may you continue to inspire us with your visionary leadership.

    On behalf of my people of lfoshi ward,the great people of Ndigbo in APC, l wish you a great day filled with greater achievements and blessings