Agege LG Chairman, Vinod Obasa Dole Out N100k Cash Grant To 280 Agege Residents To Enhance SME Businesses

AgegePulse Magazine 

The Chairman, Agege Local Government Council, Lagos, Hon. Abdul-Ganiyu Vinod Obasa  has doled out a N100,000 Cash Grant to 280 Agege Residents to youths and women engaged in micro and small-scale enterprises in the Agege.

This was delivered yesterday at the council secretariat, Agege Local Government. 

Speaking at the presentation, Obasa said his administration, has made Agege people a very important part of of is agenda. Making sure our people are empowered, our people have the financial power to do things. Their life improves. That's one of the reasons you know we are here as a government, and also we know that the part of Agenda as well, which we take a lot of people out of poverty. That's one of the goals of Renewable Agenda. And for us as the local government, we are actually in support of that.

" It's good thing to do roads, to do drainages, to do schools, to do all sorts of things. Also, very important that we empower our people, and they are able to increase their disposable income in whatever small-scale business, micro business they are doing. 

"They are able to get the financial assistance needed to grow a lot of those businesses. So in Agege, we've done 100 million to Agege economy. That sorted this 140 million into Agege economy. 

 

"This intervention is designed to strengthen grassroots enterprises and human capital development.

He then adviced the beneficiaries to use the funds giving to them judicious and also to grow their small scale businesses.

Appreciating the grant Mrs. Sherifat Bankole thanked the Chairman for his kind gesture and appealled to all beneficiaries to use the funds for it primary objective. 

 

#Sports: Agege LG, ASDI To Host Vinod's Cup 2026 Football Competition September

Yomi Durojaye

The Sports Loving Chairman of Agege Local Government,  Alhaji Abdul-Ganiu Vinod Obasa and football power house in Lagos, Agege Sport Development Initiative, ASDI to host an exciting  4 Sundays of  football fiesta in Agege.

The football themed "Bringing Agege to the world" as Agege is well known for sporting events especially the round leather game is aimed at showcasing the God giving talents of sports enthusiasts in Agege to the rest of the world.

"Get ready for the Vinod’s Cup 2026! We are bringing you four electrifying Sundays of pure football action.
Experience the passion, the skill, and the spirit of the game right here in Agege".

Dates: September 20th - October 11th, 2026
* Time: 12:00 Noon
* Location: Keke Primary School, Agege

Packaged by the Agege Sport Development Initiative
(ASDI) and powered by the Agege Local Government. Don't miss out on the excitement!

#Vinod’sCup2026 #AgegeToTheWorld #ASDI
#AgegeFootball #FootballSeason

OBASA GAMES 2025: FutureStar 99 FC Lifts Trophy As Lagos Speaker, Obasa reward winners with additional cash prizes

Yomi Durojaye 

‎The grand finale of the Obasa Games 2025 lived up to its billing as a celebration of grassroots sports lovers converge at the Anwarul-Islam Model College Playing Ground, Agege.

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‎The final match was officially kicked off by Hon. Wale Ahmed, Member of the House of Representatives for Agege Federal Constituency, alongside other leaders and stakeholders from Orile-Agege and Agege. 

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‎The highly anticipated clash featured FutureStars99 (Igando) in green against Goalgetter FA (Surulere) in blue. Both sides displayed intense attacking football, tactical discipline, and high-level skill, thrilling the packed crowd.

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‎As the match progressed, presentations of awards to winners in other sporting categories continued seamlessly. Hon. Wale Ahmed and Hon. Sunday Johnson Babatunde presented awards, including honours for female athletes in the table tennis category. 

Other dignitaries present included Hon. Haruna Adeshina  (Agege leader) and Hon. Omotunde Afolabi  of Orile-Agege, who witnessed the climax of the tournament.

‎Further awards were presented by Hon. Hon Jubreel Ayodeji Abdulkareem , while the first half ended goalless.

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‎The second half brought renewed energy and drama. Goalgetter FA broke the deadlock to take a 1–0 lead, before FutureStars99 responded with a well-taken equaliser to make it 1–1. With ₦3 million earmarked for the champions, ₦2 million for second place, and ₦1 million for third place, the contest intensified as both teams pushed relentlessly for victory.

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‎Additional medal presentations for boxing were made by Hon. Akinola Idowu as the match continued.

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‎At full time, the score remained 1–1, forcing the game into a tense penalty shootout. FutureStars99 (Igando) held their nerve to win 6–5 on penalties, emerging champions of the Obasa Games 2025 Football Tournament.

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‎Hon. Jubreel Abdul Kareem addressed the audience, praising Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, for his leadership and commitment to youth development. Songs of solidarity filled the arena on the arrival of the Speaker.

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‎Hon. Wale Ahmed also addressed the gathering, acknowledging Rt. Hon. Obasa’s immense contributions to Agege and grassroots empowerment. Other leaders, including Hon. Sunday Johnson Babatunde, Hon. Abdulazeez Ninalowo, Hon. Akin Oshugboye, and Hon. Akinola Idowu. commended the success of the programme, with calls encouraging civic participation and voter registration.

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‎Hon. Abdul-Ganiyu Vinod Obasa the initiator of the Obasa Games, highlighted the tournament’s impact across Lagos State, revealing that some participants have already secured professional contracts abroad.

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‎Taking the stage, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa  Obasa appreciated all dignitaries, stakeholders, organisers, committee members, media partners, and party faithfuls. He emphasized the Obasa Games as a strategic platform for youth empowerment and announced plans to further engage young people through structured sporting initiatives in Agege.

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‎The presentation of trophies, medals, and cash prizes was led by Rt. Hon. Obasa who further pledged an additional ₦2 million for the champions, ₦1 million for second place, and ₦500,000 for third place, adding to the already announced prize money.

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‎Dignitaries from across Lagos State and beyond were present to witness what has been widely described as one of the most impactful grassroots sports initiatives in Nigeria.

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‎The Obasa Games 2025 successfully closed with renewed hope, proven talent, and a strong message of empowerment for Lagos youth.

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Dr. Wale Ahmed Empowers Agege Residents With Soft Skill Acqusitions, StartUp Cash

Yomi Durojaye

...As Obasa, Dodo Support Initiative with N100k Cash to Each Graduating Students

The House Representatives, Agege Federal Constituency, Dr. Wale Ahmed Noble has today empowered over 150 residents of Agege and Orile Agege LCDA in soft skilled acquisition with cash for startup business.

M: House of Reps Member, Dr. Wale Ahmed, L-R: Executive Chairmen, Agege & Orile  Agege LCDA, 2nd R-L: Agege APC Apex Leader, Alhaji Safari Adaranijo and Hon. Habeeb Aileru at the convocation ceremony

It was learnt that the Annual 4-Week Skills Acquisition Programme (Series 2) convocation ceremony held today at  Hon. Taofeek Adaranijo Hall, Orile Agege LCDA Secretariat Orile Agege.

In his presentation, Dr. Wale Ahmed disclosed that, this year was the second series of the skilled acqusition program, after a successful last year maiden edition.

"Today, about 150 students who had gone through an intensive 4 weeks softskilled training were graduating with quality, focused and ready to go positive attitude in their various trades which in Event & Planning & Decor, Beauty & Aethetics, hairdressing, ICt and catering.

"We graciously provided each participants with ₦1,000 daily as transport support, ensuring their consistent attendance and full participation throughout the programme.

"A sum of N100,000 was also donated to all participants for a startup business alongside certificate of participation.

Speaking at the event, the Executive Chairmen of Agege Local Government, Hon. Ganiyu Obasa Vinod, and Orile Agege  LCDA, Hon. Akinola Idowu Dodo, extolled Dr. Wale Ahmed for his impactful and well thought of initiatives of combating poverty in our dear community.

The council chairmen emphasized the importance of prioritizing youth development and urged participants to utilize their newly acquired skills to improve their livelihoods,  ₦100,000 was pledged to all participants complementing Hon. Wale Ahmed’s ₦100,000 support  bringing the total empowerment fund to an impressive ₦200,000 to each beneficiaries.

The joyful event ended with the cutting of a birthday cake in honor of Rt. Hon. Obasa, cultural performances by the trainees, and a closing prayer. The participants, now empowered and certified, expressed profound gratitude to Hon. Wale Ahmed, President Tinubu, and all leaders who made the programme a success.

Earlier, Elder Sunday Ajide, a respected APC leader, Alhaji Ganiyu Owolabi Dada, APC Apex Leader Safari Adaranijo all commended Hon. Wale Ahmed’s initiative, noting that since his assumption of office, crime and youth idleness in the constituency have significantly reduced due to consistent empowerment opportunities.

Graduating students thanked appreciated the founders of the initiative for his kind gestures and passion in making lives easy for good people of his constituents.

Also present at the event were top government dinignitaries, CDC chairman, party leaders, market women and men, religious leader, youth group among others.

Don’t interfere in your successors’ administration - Obasa warns ex-Lagos LG Chairmen

 Awwal Rafiu

The Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has advised former local government chairmen in the state to steer clear of the administrations of their successors.

Obasa spoke at a meeting with the newly elected chairmen, according to a statement made available to DAILY POST on Wednesday.

The Lagos Speaker warned the immediate past chairmen of local governments and local council development areas in the state to release their stranglehold on their successors.

He said that the former council bosses have done their bit, hence they should allow their predecessors to do their own.

Obasa equally advised the former council bosses to allow the current ones to work without any obstacles.

He condemned the conduct of some former council bosses who are reportedly still exerting undue influence on their successors.

“How can you be answerable to your predecessors? What you owe them is honour, not to allow them to control you. They have done their bit, and everybody is grateful; you are the ones in the saddle now. So, take charge.

“Let the new chairmen breathe. Let the public see that there are new sheriffs in town and that they are doing a good job. Let their work show. Don’t take their shine. Remove your grip on their necks.

“Before you start paying loans, ask questions. Where you are unsure of what the loan was used for, ask questions and look through the books. If you can renegotiate or restructure the terms of the loans, do so for the betterment of your constituents,” Obasa said.

50% Food Subsidy Market: "Initiative Brings Comfort, Relief To Many Agege Residents -Alhaji AbdulGaniyu Vinod Obasa

 Yomi Durojaye 

Agege LGA  in collaboration with Inspire Lagos  Food Market has offered over 2,500 residents with 50% Reduction on Food Items in Agege.

Acting Chairman, Agege LGA, Alhaji AbdulGaniyu Vinod Obasa

Speaking at the opening of the programme yesterday at Agege Stadium, the Acting Chairman Agege LG Alhaji Abdul-Ganiyu Vinod Obasa stated that, the Administration is centered on people's oriented policy and infrastructure that would bring food to the table of every residents of this community. "As economic hardship continues to strain households across Nigeria, this 50% Subsidy on Food Items are emerging as crucial lifelines for vulnerable populations. With more support from the government and private sector, such programs could play a pivotal role in mitigating food insecurity and ensuring that more Nigerians can afford basic necessities.

"Through this initiative, thousands of Agege residents can access staple foods such as rice, beans, and other essentials at half price.

With the high turnout, we are going back to the drawing board to see how we can sustain this effort, probably quarterly, In the future, we may source more affordable food supplies from the northern part of the country to provide long-term relief.”

It's obvious, "There is hunger in the land, and we must admit that. Whatever measures are necessary, we will critically evaluate them and ensure they benefit the good people of Agege Community,” 

Apart from this, in the LG, we are guided by the vision of a community-focused initiative, and whenever we see opportunity as a leader we embrace. When the idea came to partner with Inspire, we accepted , you can see the people are happy. The food market provided not just sustenance, but also a sense of community and created hope for residents. 

“We recognized the urgent need to care for everyone in the local government area, through this initiative brought by Inspire Lagos Food Market and they are extending beyond Agege,  Many residents struggled to put food on the table, and the local government understood that swift action was necessary. This initiative was not just about numbers or policies; it was about people, families, children, and the elderly". Obasa concluded.

Beneficiaries in numbers described the initiative as timely and lifesaving, particularly for families grappling with the effect of rising cost of living.

LG Polls: Abdul Ganiyu Vinod Obasa, AVO 11 Points Agenda ...Empowering Agege for a Brighter Future

LG Polls: Abdul Ganiyu Vinod Obasa, AVO 11 Points Agenda

...Empowering Agege for a Brighter Future

AbdulGaniyu Vinod Obasa 

The journey to a greater Agege begins with a vision rooted in service, development and inclusion. Abdul-Ganiyu Vinod Obasa (AVO) is committed to transforming Agege into a model local government where infrastructure thrives, education is prioritised, healthcare is accessible, and every resident, young or old, has a voice and a stake in the future.This manifesto outlines the key areas of focus for the AVO 2025 campaign: a clear roadmap to sustainable growth, people-oriented governance, and meaningful empowerment for all. It is more than a promise; it is a pledge to serve, to uplift, and to lead with transparency and accountability.Together, we can build a brighter, better Agege.

1. Quality Education for AllWith 26 public primary schools within our Local Government Area and a growing number of pupils, we will:Strengthen the free school shuttle bus system to reduce transport costs for parents.Provide school bags every academic session and distribute writing materials each term to reduce the financial burden on parents.Renovate and reconstruct dilapidated school buildings, ensuring a conducive learning environment.Ensure no school-age child is left out of the education system.Facilitate regular engagement with teachers and students to promote excellence and accountability in education.Facilitate excellence through spelling B and debate competition, and encourage brilliance through One Day Chairman initiative.

2. Vocational and Adult EducationTo encourage our youth and increase literacy level within the Local Government Area, we will:Expand vocational training programmes to include diverse and in-demand skills for residents.Host regular entrepreneurship seminars to connect young people with business opportunities and service users.Introduce adult literacy classes for residents seeking to acquire basic education, regardless of age or background.

3. Accessible Healthcare for AllOur goal is to provide quality and affordable healthcare across all wards by:Equipping primary healthcare centres with modern medical facilities and essential medications.Introducing a community-based health insurance scheme to serve the poor and vulnerable.Creating a comprehensive social register to effectively plan and execute healthcare delivery.Recruiting additional medical personnel to meet the growing health needs of our residents.Constructing new and upgrading existing healthcare facilities (such that all the wards will be catered for).Introducing special care for the aged and engagement of physiotherapists.Ensuring 24-hour medical delivery services.

4. Environmental SustainabilityWe are committed to a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable Agege in all the 7 wards through:Implementation of a comprehensive waste management system.Regular evacuation of drainage silts to prevent flooding and health hazards.Expansion and maintenance of green public spaces.Provision of access to clean and safe water for all residents.Creation of an enforcement team on environmental offences Sensitisation of residents on proper waste management.

5. Infrastructure DevelopmentAgege Local Government Area comprises 304 streets and 13 major roads, of which 166 (54.6%) streets have already been constructed. Under the AVO administration, we will:Massively construct roads across the 7 wards.Install solar-powered streetlights to enhance safety and nighttime visibility.Construct solar-powered boreholes. Renovate and develop market hubs.

6. Economic Empowerment and Job CreationTo stimulate local economic growth, we will:Support small and medium-scale businesses with financial and technical assistance.Launch a youth employment initiative through public works and community development programs.Promote a digital, transparent revenue collection system to prevent financial leakages.Establish creative hubs to enhance skill acquisition and entrepreneurship in the ward.

7. Women and Youth EmpowermentWe believe in the power of women and youth and will:Provide training, mentorship, and internship opportunities to build capacity in Information Technology, entrepreneurship and leadership.Actively involve women and young people in community projects and local governance.Partner with relevant agencies to secure sustainable employment and leadership pathways for our women and youth.Provide special grants to women for economic development.Create opportunities for women.

8. Sports DevelopmentSports can shape futures and inspire dreams. Our administration will:Invest in sports infrastructure, including community fields and recreational centres.Initiate Agege Sports Fiesta, Catch Them Young, talent identification.Support budding athletes with the resources and exposure they need to excel.Establish the Agege Local Government Sports Club.

9. Community Engagement and Good GovernanceTrue leadership listens and acts. Our approach to governance will be:People-centred, inclusive, and transparent.Strengthened through active collaboration with Community Development Associations (CDAs), organised youth and other stakeholders.Anchored on regular town hall meetings and public accountability reports to ensure the government remains responsive to the people’s needs.

10. Security and Drug AbuseWe understand the importance of security and the implications of drug abuse. Our administration will:Sensitise and reorient people on the dangers of drugs and possible harms.Construct a rehabilitation centre along with vocational skills to assist victims of drug abuse. Support and work together with the security agencies. Strengthen and support the local crime fighters (Paramole) through training and empowerment.

11. Training and Capacity Development. Our administration will:Train and develop Local Government employees, council executives and lawmakers.Provide robust welfare packages for Local Government employees 

AVO 2025: For Progress, Prosperity, and People-Oriented Leadership in AgegeTogether, let's build an Agege where everyone thrives.

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Obasa Returns to Lagos, Says "My Impeachment Didn’t Follow Due Process"

Samuel Oladimeji 

…Denies Allegations Of Multibillion Naira Fraud 

Obasa

The embattled former speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa today publicly spoke for the first time on his removal, saying the process failed to follow constitutional procedure.

Obasa, who returned to Lagos today to the cheering of his supporters, said it was important for the lawmakers to “follow constitutional procedure” to remove him as speaker.

Reacting to allegations of multibillion naira corruption levelled against him as part of the reasons for his removal, Obasa described the alleged financial misappropriations as “impossible.”

“I am not disturbed, I am not afraid,” Obasa said of the “Developments that happened at the assembly.”

Obasa spoke to a huge crowd of supporters at the Speaker’s Lodge, 47, GRA Ikeja Lagos.

Following Obasa’s removal while he was away in the United States of America, Mojisola Lasbat Meranda from Apapa 01 Constituency was sworn-in as the new Speaker. Meranda was the deputy speaker to Obasa.

Meranda had since secured the acceptance of the Lagos State Governance Advisory Council (GAC), a powerful group within the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

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Obasa Games 2024: Winners of the Football Segment To Go Home With N6m Cash

 

Yomi Durojaye 

Kings Sports International, organizer of the Obasa Games 2024, held a press conference on October 25, 2024, to outline plans for the event. 

Obasa Games 2024: Winners of the Football Segment To Go Home With N6m Cash

The Chairman, Alhaji AbdulGaniyu Vinod Obasa announced that the games will feature football, boxing, table tennis, scrabble, and chess competitions. The football tournament will have 32 teams from Lagos West Senatorial District, while other games will have 64 male and female participants.

At the conference held on Friday 25 October, 2024 inside council hall of Agege Local Government secretariat, the Chairman of Kings Sports International, Alhaji AbdulGaniyu Vinod Obasa, in his opening remarks, highlighted the games, which include, football tournament having 32 teams participating from across Lagos West Senatorial District; Boxing (Fly weight and Feather weight); Table Tennis Opens; Scrabble Opens; and Chess Opens; having 64 participants (male & female categories). All participant s are from across Lagos West.

The committee made it know to media correspondents that this edition football competitions would take place at 2 venues in Agege, namely, Anwarul Islam Model College, Oniwaya road, Agege; and Dairy Farm secondary school, near Agege stadium while the Semi finals and grand finale take place at Teachers Training College (TTC), Ifako Ijaiye local government area; hosting the grand finale on Saturday, 14 December, 2024.

Other games are scheduled to take place at Agege Stadium indoor sports hall, beginning from Monday, 4th to Friday, 6th December, 2024.

For the prizes, Kings Sports International, announced as follows:

• N6,000,000 for football

1st - N3,000,000

2nd - N2,000,000

3rd - N1,000,000

• N2,000,000 for Boxing (Male & Female categories)

1st - N500,000  + gift items

2nd - N300,000 + gift items

3rd - N200,000 + gift items

• N2,000,000 for Table Tennis (Male & Female categories)

1st - N500,000 + gift items

2nd - N300,000 + gift items

3rd - N200,000 + gift items

• N1,000,000 for Scrabble Opens.

1st - N500,000 + gift items

2nd - N300,000 + gift items

3rd - N200,000 + gift items

• N1,000,000 for Chess Opens.

1st - N500,000 + gift items

2nd - N300,000 + gift items

3rd - N200,000 + gift items.

Total prizes worth N12 million will be awarded to winners across the different categories of all the games. The goal of the games is to develop grassroots sports talent, with opportunities for top performers to be scouted by international talent seekers.

Recall that Kings Sports International held its maiden edition last year November/December tagged: OBASA CUP 2023.

Lagos Lawmakers Seek Collaboration To End Food Insecurity

... as council chairman wants subsidy on agric products

Lawmakers of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Friday held simultaneous stakeholders' meetings with their constituents with renewed commitments to boost food security and sufficiency in the state.

They also called for collaboration by the stakeholders to end food insecurity.

Speaking in his Agege Constituency 1, the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, identified food insecurity as a multi-faceted challenge requiring the efforts of the government and the people to resolve.

This year's stakeholders' meeting is the ninth in the series and has the theme: 'Ensuring Food Security for Sustainable Future: Youth Participation and Home-Grown Farming'.

Dr. Obasa said the Lagos Assembly was committed to ensuring food security in line with the United Nation's sustainable

development goals of eradication of poverty.

"We at the Lagos State House of Assembly are committed to making Lagos an producing state and not just a consuming state in the agriculture value chain to tackle the present-day reality of food insufficiency.

"Our commitment is exemplified through transformational laws and policy supervision in the agricultural sector," he said noting that with the collaboration of the Assembly, the government of the state has made giant strides in the agriculture sector.

He listed some of the agricultural initiatives to include the setting up of the 34-hectare Ikorodu Fish

Farm Estate which has the capacity to produce and

process 10,000 tons of fish per year partnering

with 400 fish farmers in the State

He mentioned the AGRIC-YES

programme and "the Oke-Aro and Gberigbe Pig Farm Estates that currently partners with 1,200 farmers and have the capacity of housing and processing 88,000 mature pigs per annum.

"It is important to reiterate that, on our part as lawmakers, we have also created an enabling

environment for farming activities to thrive in the state,

particularly through the passage of anti-open grazing of livestock Law in September, 2021."

He said to achieve food sufficiency, farming capacity needs to be widened while residents should consider animal husbandry.

In his opening remarks, the chairman of Agege Local Government Area, Ganiyu Egunjobi, identified insecurity and non-availability of low interest loan for the youth population as responsible for the food crisis.

"This meeting cannot come at a better time. The problem responsible for the food shortage are many among which are insecurity that has prevented many farmers from accessing their farms. Farming in Nigeria is no longer attractive to the teeming youths.

"I want to suggest to the government at all levels to subsidise farming and also give loans at very low interest to farmers. The government should also improve on existing physical infrastructures in farming communities that would discourage urban migration and encourage youths to embrace farming. Farming and youth unemployment are recurring issues which require multidimensional interventions to tackle," he said.

The keynote speaker, Dr. Akinyemi Olusegun of the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture, urged the youths and residents in the state to engage in urban farming.

"In Lagos, we are more than 22 million and as a result we have a huge need for food. People want to eat and engage in food business," he said urging youths to focus on home-grown farming.

Eromosele Ebhomele II Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly

OBASA YOUTH ALLIANCE RECEIVES VOLUNTEERS FOR UPCOMING OBASA YOUTH CRUSADE

 By Yomi Durojaye 

 In a significant move towards the successful execution of the upcoming 3rd edition of the Obasa Youth Crusade, the Obasa Youth Alliance (OYA) held a crucial general meeting on Sunday, September 1, 2024. The gathering, which brought together a diverse array of youth groups, including OYA executives, Ward coordinators, Zonal coordinators, Street captains, All Progressives Congress (APC) youth leaders, and stakeholders from Agege and Orile Agege, was marked by an atmosphere of unity and determination.

The meeting kicked off with an opening address from the Director-General of OYA, Comrade Ademosu Jamiu, who expressed his deep gratitude to all present. He delivered a goodwill message from the convener of OYA, Hon. Oluwagbenga Abiola Omaco  (Agbelebu), who commended the youth for their dedication and commitment during the last meeting. Hon. Gbenga Abiola urged the participants to maintain their enthusiasm and readiness for this year’s crusade, emphasizing the critical role they play in its success.

During the meeting, Agege APC Youth Leader, Comrade Jegbe Johnson, appealed to the attendees to remain committed as he emphasized the importance of the volunteer committees being essential for the smooth execution of this year’s crusade. 

A key focus of the meeting was the formation of volunteer committees, which are deemed essential for the smooth execution of the crusade. Comrade Jegbe Johnson emphasized that joining this volunteer committee is a voluntary service and encouraged only those willing to serve with dedication to enlist. He underscored the importance of the volunteer committee, urging members to approach their assignments with the highest level of priority and responsibility.

The response was overwhelmingly positive, with numerous attendees registering their interest in joining the volunteer committees.

The meeting saw the presence of several key figures, including Agege APC Youth Leader Hon. Jegbe Johnson (Gezus), Orile Agege Youth Leader Comrade Arsenal, Deputy Director-General and Planning Committee Chairman Comrade Akinola Sasanya, Agege OYA Coordinator Comrade Oyewale Sunday (Skima), Orile Agege OYA Coordinator Comrade Gbenga Osolana, and Hon. Muyiwa Likinyo. Additionally, all APC Youth Leaders at the ward level from both Agege and Orile Agege, OYA Ward Coordinators, Zonal Coordinators, Street Captains, and representatives from youth organizations within and outside Agege were in attendance.

Despite the progress made in the formation of the volunteer committee, the leadership emphasized that the committee remain open to any youth, youth group, or stakeholder willing to contribute to the development and success of this year’s crusade. The OYA continues to foster an inclusive environment, encouraging broader participation to ensure the crusade’s impact is both far-reaching and profound.

Scheduled for November 10, 2024, at Agege Stadium, the 3rd edition of the Obasa Youth Crusade promises to be a vibrant and inspiring event, celebrating the empowerment of youth and the significant contributions of Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa to the development of Lagos State.

DigitalSkills: OYA Convener, Hon. Gbenga Abiola Secures Slots For Agege Youths

 By Yomi Durojaye 

The Vice Chairman of Agege Local Government and Convener Obasa Youth Alliance (OYA) Hon. Gbenga Abiola (Agbelebu), has secured slots for Agege and Lagos Youth in the ongoing Skills Acquisition at HoneyTreat Academy to study digital skills.

 DigitalSkills: OYA Convener, Hon. Gbenga Abiola Secure Slots For Agege Youths

Speaking with AgegePulse Magazine in a brief interview, Hon. Abiola urged Lagos Youth, Agege in particular to  explore new horizons and have the freedom to make their own rightful decisions in life and take advantage of trending new market of programming.

He said, 'The Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), in partnership with Honey Treat Academy (HTA), is offering digital skills training in courses such as Digital Marketing, Data Analysis, Software Engineering, and Photography. Hon. Gbenga Abiola (Agbelebu), the convener of Obasa Youth Alliance (OYA) and Vice Chairman of Agege, has successfully secured slots for youths from Agege to benefit from this opportunity.

"Participants who complete the training will also have the chance to engage in industrial training, receiving a 30,000 naira monthly stipend, along with a 2,000 naira daily stipend during the training period of 3 months.

"This initiative is designed to equip youths with essential digital skills and provide financial support during their learning journey.

"Congratulations to you all in the new journey to be a data scientists and other problems solving skills in the world.

Nationwide Protest: Lagos Speaker, Obasa, Dr. Wale Ahmed, Agege Leaders Engage Residents

...Say Agege enjoying democratic dividends

- religious leaders, traditional rulers say no to protest

AgegePulse Magazine 

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, and other leaders in the Agege area of Lagos met on Wednesday emphasising the need for unity, resilience and patience as the country anticipates a nationwide protest.

The leaders also met with various youth groups in the area reminding them that President Bola Tinubu is working to resolve the challenges facing Nigeria.

The 10-day protest is expected to commence on Thursday, August 1, 2024, but Dr. Obasa said Agege is a special part of Lagos where residents have experienced democratic dividends, especially in the area of infrastructure which has boosted businesses.

The Speaker urged the leaders to advise and plead with their children and other residents against engaging in any activity that could incite violence in the state.

"We are enjoying the dividends of democracy in Agege especially and our governor is trying for us. There are a lot of developmental projects ongoing in Agege. If the government is doing all these, why would any of us want to be combative against the government?

"The world is just coming out of COVID-19 and there are global crises and wars. So it is not just about Nigeria. If you go to Sudan, close to us here, landlords have forgone their homes. Libya was once like a European country, go there today. We all need to be patient.

"Our pastors and Imams here, we should teach messages of peace, unity and patience every time we preach especially at this time. 

"Inflation is a general issue, it is not isolated. The President is seriously working on it. He is just one year in office and this is too short to resolve all the problems," Obasa told the stakeholders including religious and traditional leaders, heads of markets, civil society groups, artisans and community development associations.

On his part, Wale Ahmed, a member of the House of Representatives, emphasised the unity in Agege while expressing optimism that the youth would not be part of a protest that has a tendency to escalate into violence.

"Even if those participating in the protest try to provoke you, just ignore," he told the gathering.

The chairmen of the two local government councils in the area, Chief Ganiyu Egunjobi and Johnson Babatunde, reiterated the need for the residents to protect government infrastructure adding that this can be done with their non-participation in the protest.

Egunjobi recalled the last EndSARS protest that resulted in the burning of vehicles and other infrastructures.

"Police stations were set ablaze and the guns were taken away.

"So, let us all speak to ourselves and understand ourselves. The President is just a year in office," he said.

The Alaige of Agege, Oba Ambaliu Agbedeyi, who spoke on behalf of traditional rulers, said Agege is lucky to have good political leaders who have the interests of the residents at heart.

He prayed against any evil plots against their domains.

Also in attendance are Agege LG chairman, Hon. Ganiyu Egunjobi, Orile Agege LCDA Chair, Johnson Babatunde , Hon Taofeek Adaranijo Mhr , Ab Aileru , Oluwagbenga Abiola Omaco , Hon Jubreel Ayodeji Abdulkareem , Dr. Wale Ahmed , Fatai Olagoke Ajibola amongst others.