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Ayobo residents protest deplorable road at LCDA, complain of 10- year neglect by successive local council administrations.

Hon. Agbaje Lukman Abiodun
Gloria Odion 
The angry residents and Community Development Associations (CDAs) along Alaja- Olayemi Road, a sprawling community in the Ipaja – Ayobo Local Community Development Area(LCDA) in Alimosho Local government Area of Lagos state, have decided to express their frustration and dispondency over the long neglected Alaja – Olayemi Road in their area.
Accordingly, the residents and the community leaders in the area have decided to stage a peaceful protest to the Local Council Chairman, Hon. Agbaje Lukman Abiodun, on Friday, January 23rd, 2026.
According to the leadership of the seven joint CDAs in the community, all the residents have been mobilized for the exercise.
The leaders of the CDAs told our reporter that the protest, which was the last resort press home their demands, became necessary to bring the attention of the local council administration in the LCDA to the plight  of residents over the deplorable  Alaja- Olayemi Road which they said have been neglected for over 10 years.
According to them, the CDAs leadership had in the past years made several appeals and representations to the  successive LCDA administrations who had repeatedly observed their promises to fix the road in the breach.
” Despite our years of support for the administration of All Progressives Congress(APC) led- administration in the state and the local government, the Authority has consistently failed the residents of our area to fix Alaja- Olayemi Road.
” The road is an artery of the economic activities of the area which connects several communities and settlements.
” For 10 years, this very important road had been neglected, causing pains, anguish and frustration for the residents.
” On several occasions, the residents have taxed themselves, despite paying our taxes to the government, to undertake self- help on the road but this has been of little help to ameliorate the sufferings of the people”  a distraught leader of one of the  CDAs in the area told our reporter.
“Our people are falling down,  spending millions to treat themselves. Vehicles are getting spoilt, we spend our hard earned resources to repair.
” The sick and the elderly painstakingly trek from Koloba down the road as no Keke  Marwa or Okada want to come in through the deluge of water on the neglected road”
” They promised us  2 to 3 weeks for palliative,  3 months down the line, no reasonable solution. It  has gotten worse.
“There is no effective drainage system on the road.
” Water is leaking onto the road. Haa,  they have suffered us in the last 10yrs.
” CDAs  are using our resources to fix road. Individuals contribute to repair” a female leader of the  7 joint CDAs in the area  lamented.
The residents are therefore calling on the LCDA Authority in Ipaja- Ayobo, led by Hon. Agbaje Lukman Abiodun, to come to their rescue by fixing the Alaja- Olayemi Road which is at the heart of their economic activities in the area.
They lamented the carnage which the long- neglected road had caused the residents over the period of 10 years of neglect.
According to them, lives have been lost, people have been maimed through accidents due to the deplorable road.
They said car owners could no longer use  their cars because of daily losses due to the damage done by the road.
The joint CDA leaders therefore said the protest is a wake up call to  Hon.Agbaje Lukman Abiodun to fulfill his promise made to the people of the area during his electioneering campaign in 2025.
The leaders of the joint CDAs reminded the leadership of Ipaja- Ayobo LCDA that good road is not a luxury but a responsibility of a responsible government to its people.
Hon. Agbaje, who is the incumbent Executive Chairman of Ayobo – Ipaja LCDA, assumed office around mid- 2025  following the earlier appointment of Hon. Oladipupo Oluwaloni as Acting Chairman in April 2025 after the death of the former Chairman, Mrs. Bola Shobowale.
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  1. Damilola

    January 23, 2026 at 12:44 pm

    This road is long overdue. How can a government commission a road done halfway. We have muddy roads even in dry season because the drainages are not even done right. The people/businesses are losing a lot and we say we are living in Lagos.

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IWD: SIFAX distributes 500 food packs to Ijora community, empowers staff 

Geraldine Samuel, Senior Correspondent 
In a series of impactful activities spanning a school outreach, an employee empowerment webinar and a community food donation drive, SIFAX Group has marked the 2026 International Women’s Day with a multi-pronged initiative that touched the lives of hundreds of girls, women employees and vulnerable residents in Lagos.
One of the highlights of the celebration was an outreach programme to United Christian Secondary School, Apapa, Lagos, where over 500 girls received mentorship from senior female employees of the company.
 The session covered topics such as leadership, education, personal development and menstrual health awareness.
There was also a donation of textbooks to the school, menstrual pads, as well as perfumes to the students.
The speakers drew from personal career experiences to motivate the students, urging them to remain focused on their education and resist distractions.
 They emphasised that determination and discipline could open doors across any field — from business and law to medicine, technology and the creative industries.
Jesuyemisi Odeyemi, Company Secretary and Legal Head of SIFAX Group, charged the students to strive for excellence without reservation.
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Vanessa Uansohia, Head of Corporate Communications at Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO), SIFAX Group’s aviation arm, also challenged the students to confront self-limiting beliefs.
 “The only person that is stopping you is yourself,” she said, encouraging the girls to pursue their ambitions with bold confidence.
As part of internal activities to mark the day, the company also organised an interactive webinar for female employees focused on strengthening communication and leadership capacity in the workplace.
Speaking on the topic, “Speaking: A Tool for Growth, Multiplication, and Career Progression,” Public Speaking Strategist, Joyce Daniels, urged participants to embrace public speaking as a catalyst for professional advancement, noting that confidence and conviction are the cornerstones of effective communication.
“If you will grow, multiply and have progression in your career, you will speak from a place of conviction,” she said, adding that impactful leaders distinguish themselves by their willingness to boldly articulate their ideas.
Wunmi Eniola-Jegede, Group Coordinating Director, SIFAX Group, described International Women’s Day as a moment to celebrate the social, economic and cultural achievements of women while renewing the call for gender equality.
“This year’s theme, Give to Gain, resonates deeply with our mission of inclusivity and empowerment.
” Every woman is a leader in her own right, and giving back creates growth opportunities for individuals, organisations and communities,” she said.
Extending its impact beyond the workplace, SIFAX Group also carried out a community outreach to Ijora where 500 bags of assorted food items were distributed to vulnerable households.
Each pack was assembled with essential household staples — rice, beans, vegetable oil, garri and salt, carefully curated to provide tangible relief to families within the community.
The distribution was conducted in collaboration with community leaders to ensure a transparent and orderly process.
Eniola-Jegede, who coordinated the outreach, noted that the initiative reflects the organisation’s culture of compassion and its determination to give back to the communities in which it operates.
She added that the exercise was also designed to amplify the message of International Women’s Day by encouraging women within the organisation to lead community interventions that uplift vulnerable groups.
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IWD: Mobereola, NIMASA DG, celebrates women for their contributions to maritime industry 

Gloria Odion, Maritime Reporter 

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) , Dr Dayo Mobereola, has applauded the contributions of women to the development of the Nigerian Maritime industry.

In a goodwill message to mark the 2026 International Women’s Day with the theme “Give to Gain”, Dr Mobereola celebrated the strength, expertise and invaluable contributions of women to the sector, emphasising that the industry has gained progress, innovation and sustainable growth through their efforts.

According to him “I celebrate your strength, expertise, and invaluable contributions to our maritime industry.

“The theme #GiveToGain reflects your daily impact. Through your professionalism, leadership, and resilience across sea-going, regulatory, technical, and administrative roles, you give excellence and our sector gains progress, innovation, and sustainable growth.”

Mobereola further commended the dedication of women in the industry and reaffirmed his commitment to “a maritime industry where every woman is empowered to lead and thrive”.

International Women’s Day is a global observance that seeks to draw attention to challenges faced by women and the need to ensure gender equity.

This year’s theme “Give to Gain”, focuses on investing in women through resources, education, and mentorship to create a stronger, more equitable society, highlighting the fact that empowering women brings collective benefits; economies, communities, and workplaces all grow when women thrive.

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IWD: 60 percent of my aides, technical assistants are women – Danthoso, NPA MD, declares as he celebrates women.

Gloria Odion, Maritime Reporter 

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“Women hold 60 percent of these roles(personal aides and technical assistants) with men making up the remaining 40 percent.

“This intentional step underscores NPA’s commitment to advancing women’s participation and success across the maritime industry.” he stated.

Danthoso said he recognizes the remarkable contributions of to the progress and success of NPA “who continue to drive progress, break barriers, and shape a more equitable future for the sector.”

” The Nigerian Ports Authority proudly celebrates the resilience, dedication, and invaluable contributions of women in the maritime sector—including firefighting, security, piloting, engineering, hydrography, administrative and vessel-support services such as aids to navigation.

” These remarkable women are excelling even in roles that traditionally demand male-kind of strength”

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