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TEXT OF SPEECH DELIVERED BY THE EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN OF KOSOFE LOCAL GOVERNMENT, HON. BARR. MOYOSORE OGUNLEWE, ON THE OCCASION OF THE STRATEGIC STAKEHOLDERS'  MEETING TOWARDS PREPARATIONS FOR YEAR 2023 BUDGET OF INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT ON MONDAY, 31ST OCTOBER, 2022. Protocols:  Let me begin this address by giving glory, honour and adoration to God Almighty, the creator of heaven and earth for making today a reality and for bringing us all here safely  It is my pleasure to stand before the good people of Kosofe Local Government, the land of prosperity,  to address you once again as our tradition,  to always invite you on the need for your contributions in preparation for the budget of 'Infrastructural development' estimates for the upcoming year 2023. When our administration came on board on  27 July 2021, we promised to run an all-inclusive and transparent government, so that our people will be fully involved in the running of the day-to-day affairs of the Cou

How Mr Governor is Resuscitating Fire Service and Rescue Operation in Lagos      The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service became operative on 31st August 1972  under an Expatriate Chief Officer Sir Allan Flemming as the head along with a 3-man crew and a mandate to further protect lives and property within the Lagos Metropolis and it’s noted for her efficiency and vibrancy in the discharge of her responsibilities.   The project executor F&M ACME  Limited, a subsidiary of BrookHeritage Holdings Limited, is one of the fastest growing indigenous construction and real estate firm. It completed the project which was commissioned on 26th October 2022.   It's worthy of note that, since the invasion of petro-dollars in Nigeria, there has been massive, but haphazardly coordinated expansion in economic activities across the country. This development has made fire incidents a major source of danger to public safety and property.   In fact, recurring fire

Ogunlewe Pays Courtesy Visit To Oloworo of Oworo Palace.  The Executive Chairman of Kosofe, Barr. Moyosore Ogunlewe,  on Wednesday 26th of October, 2022,  paid a courtesy visit to Oloworo of Oworo Kingdom, HRM Oba Babatunde Saliu. The duo had a lengthy conversation about the growth of Oworonsoki Kingdom and the needs of the people in the area. They are also proposing  a Market Square in Oworonsoki, to foster growth in the community, provide values to local businesses, support local vendors & petty traders amongst the locals, and also stimulate foreign investment within the Local Government.  #KosofeConcern

LAGOS ASSEMBLY HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH VISITS KOSOFE LG PHC The Lagos State Assembly Chairman House Committee on Health, Hon. Hakeem Olushola Sokunle and other Committee members on Wednesday 26th October, 2022 paid a working visit to Kosofe Local Government. The vice chairman, Hon.Oluwole Sosanya on behalf of the Executive  Chairman, Barr. Moyosore Ogunlewe warmly received the August visitors to the Primary Health Center in Ogudu. The Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Shokunle explained that it is one of the oversight functions of the Committee to tour Health facilities in the 20 Local Governments and the 37 Local Council Development Areas in the State to ensure all health facilities are in good conditions to provide good health service delivery to the good people of the State. The chairman and his entourage were taken round the wards, male and female wards, the pharmacy, the materials child

Photo News: Ogunlewe Receives Hermes Chibueze Iyele In Kosofe   Earlier today, Hermes Chibueze Iyele, popularly known as Hermes,  one of the housemates in the ‘Level Up’ season 7 2022 edition of Africa’s biggest reality TV show Big Brother Naija (BBNaija 2022), paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of Kosofe Local Government, Bar. Moyosore Ogunlewe. Photo

AGUNSOYE LIFTS 200 PEOPLE IN KOSOFE FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY.  .....DOLES OUT N50000 START-UP GRANTS.        .....TO EMPOWER ANOTHER 150 NEXT WEEK    As p art of his accomplishment, and in  fulfilment of his mission, the Lawmaker representing Kosofe Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Prince Rotimi Agunsoye, ROT has scored another bull eye by empowering 350 Youths and Women of kosofe, Ikosi-isheri and Agboyi - ketu in catering at the Galaxy Events Center, Emanuel High Street, Ojota, Lagos, yesterday, 22nd October, 2022.   "In terms of empowerment in Kosofe Federal Constituency, nobody has ever done what ROT had done so far" The representative of ROT, Mr Timi Adeboye made the statement at the Empowerment program.   He said, This is the 4th mega empowerment programme that we are doing during his tenure, majorly for youths and women that are within the community.   "The essence of this empowermen

BREAKING: Tinubu’s Presidential Manifesto released, makes 10 major promises to Nigerians The All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday, released an 80-page policy document that highlights an eight-point agenda. In the manifesto seen by this newspaper, The former Lagos Governor disclosed that his major goal is to foster a new society based on shared prosperity, tolerance, compassion, and the unwavering commitment to treating each citizen with equal respect and due regard. Below are 10 major promises he made to Nigerians 1. Build a Nigeria, especially for our youth, where sufficient jobs with decent wages create a better life. 2. Manufacture, create, and invent more of the goods and services we require. Nigeria shall be known as a nation of creators, not just of consumers. 3. Export more and import less, strengthening both the naira and our way of life. 4. Continue assisting our ever-toiling farmers, through enlightened agricultural poli

CONF. 57 CPS PULL SUPPORT FOR ASIWAJU, SANWO-OLU; SET TO JOIN EKO YOUTH WALK ORGANISED BY SEYI TINUBU ON SATURDAY. Mr. Ayodele Ayeyemi, Chairman Conf. 57 Chief Press Secretaries, Lagos State has disclosed in an exclusive interview that the association would be participating in the upcoming *Eko Youth Walk For Tinubu+Shettima & Sanwoolu+Hamzat* organised by the son of the National Leader and Presidential Candidate APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sat. According to Ayeyemi, he said Conf. 57 CPS is getting ready to get involved in two major aspect, first is the physical appearance and walk-through, secondly is the use of both social and conventional media for massive awareness and sensitisation that will cut across the interiors of the 57 Local Government and Local Council Development Area's in the state. We work with our principals (Council Chairman) who are the clossest government at the grassroot, this gives us the platform to a wider reach where we can spread news

New Dawn, As First -ever Female Chairperson Elected In Lagos SWAN Amid tight security, the Lagos State Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) on Tuesday elected new officers to take over the administration of the Chapter from the Caretaker Executive Committee-led by Aaron Akerejola. The election, which was supervised by the National SWAN led by the President, Sir/Dr Honour Shirawo was held at the Lagos SWAN Secretariat inside the National Stadium in Surulere Lagos, southwest Nigeria. The security operatives (DSS and Police) who were on ground said they came under instructions to ensure that the election was conducted under strict peaceful environment. All the four posts contested for were elected unopposed by the members of Lagos SWAN who were mobilised for the poll, as the election was conducted with compliance with the statute of the SWAN. The new executives that will oversee the affairs of Lagos SWAN for the next three years are Ms. Oladunni Olatutu

2022 Eid -El- Maulud: Ogunlewe Preaches Tolerance, Modesty.  The Executive Chairman of Kosofe Local Government, Hon. Barr. Moyosore Ogunlewe, has called on all Muslims in the community to imbibe the spirit of tolerance, humility, modesty and generosity that were exemplified by the life and times of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) as they celebrate this year's Eid-El-Maulud.          While wishing the entire Muslim Umma all over the world a happy Eid-el-Maulud celebration, Ogunlewe also prayed Almighty Allah to shower his blessings upon all and bless Nigeria.   Ogunlewe,  in his goodwill message to mark the celebration, also admonished both leaders and the led to use the occasion to draw lessons and inspiration from the virtues of service, peaceful co-existence and exemplary leadership of the Holy Prophet and give their best for the overall peace, unity, development and prosperity of the society. He also sued for continued prayers for the peace, wellbeing and prosperity

Barr. Moyosore Ogunlewe Vows To  Address Challenges In Schools. .......As he Hosts Schools Managers In Kosofe.     The Executive Chairman of Kosofe Local Government, Hon. Barr. Moyosore Ogunlewe has promised to jointly addressed the various challenges in the state public primary schools with the State Government with the reference to Kosofe local government. He made this pledge during the deliberations he had with the head teachers of all the public primary schools in the council. He said the council would underwrite expenses of some essential materials like desks and benches, tables, chairs and other tools necessary for making schools' environment conducive for learning outcomes. He advised the Head teachers to send to his office, small write up to assist him in undertaking the assignment. The head teachers reeled out a deluge of challenges plaguing the public primary schools in Kosofe local government.