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Healthcare worker shortage

This is an online edition of Ten Things on the Record, a daily newsletter where we bring you the essential updates and insights you need if you live, work, or do business in Lagos.

Bill to convert LCDAs to LGAs reaches second reading in House of Reps

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Tinubu in Lagos

This is an online edition of Ten Things on the Record, a daily newsletter where we bring you the essential updates and insights you need if you live, work, or do business in Lagos. 

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Annals Of Legislation

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Hon. Meranda was born on August 16, 1980.

Legislative profile: Ogunleye Gbolahan Adetokunbo

Before becoming a legislator, Mr. Ogunleye was a council mayor for 13 months in Ikorodu local government.

Legislative profile: Emmanuel Olotu Ojo

Before becoming a legislator, Mr. Olotu served as a councilor in Ojokoro local council development area.

Legislative profile: Gbolahan Yishau

He was first elected in 2011 and is presently the chairman of the House committee on economic planning and budget.

Legislative profile: Ajayi Oluwadamilare

Before he was elected as a lawmaker in 2023, Mr. Oluwadamilare served as the Special Adviser on Commerce, Industry, and Cooperatives to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

Navigating Lagos

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With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, what better way to show your partner how much you care than with a romantic candlelit dinner, delicious food, and beautiful music setting the perfect mood?

Visiting the cheapest beach in Lagos

You have to hop on a boat to access the beach.

Jaekel House: Discovering Lagos’s railway heritage

As you approach Jaekel House, you are greeted by the sight of a colonial Afro-Brazilian-style two-storey building, over 100 years old, surrounded by a vast expanse of lush greenery.

Essential guide to the Lagos Red Line Rail: Fares, Schedules, and Tips

To access the Red Line, passengers need a Cowry Card, which is used across Lagos for bus, ferry, and now rail services.

Eko Lifestyle

Sanwo-Olu spotted wearing luxury watch at Davido’s wedding

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Ten recreational centres to visit at least once in Lagos

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Top five cinemas in Lagos to watch“Bad Boys: Ride or Die”

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Discover seven alternative Lagos beaches to Landmark, Oniru, others

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From ruins to restoration: Discovering the treasures in Freedom Park Lagos

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The Political Scene

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Is the storm over between Sanwo-Olu and Obasa? 

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Three reasons why Lagos House of Assembly rejected Sanwo-Olu’s 17 commissioner-nominees

Beyond geographical and religious factors, the possibility of pending disagreements can not be ruled out.

What Ojodu residents want from LCDA Chairman Segun Odunmbaku

The residents made the requests following celebrations marking Segun Odunmbaku’s two years in office as Executive Chairman of Ojodu LCDA.

Persons Of Interest

Dencity: The challenges of building a female skateboarding community in Lagos

In an interview with The Record’s Omon Okhuevbie, the 24-year-old skateboarder and streetwear fashion entrepreneur shared the challenges of building a skateboarding community for young girls and women in Lagos and other states in Nigeria.

Oluwatoyosi Jide-Jimoh: How I graduated top of my class at LASU

She graduated from the Lagos State University with first class honours in communication and media studies.

Living with Lupus in Lagos: Misturah Owolabi shares her inspiring journey

“ Lupus is not a death sentence, it is a very manageable condition. Do not believe that Lupus is going to hinder you from achieving your goals.”

Lagos-based startup, Midddleman, is bridging trust and logistics gaps in the e-commerce world

Additionally, the co-founder shared that e-commerce companies can now send Yuan/CNY/RMB to their Chinese suppliers through Middleman.

News Desk

Healthcare worker shortage

This is an online edition of Ten Things on the Record, a daily newsletter where we bring you the essential updates and insights you need if you live, work, or do business in Lagos.

Bill to convert LCDAs to LGAs reaches second reading in House of Reps

Bill to convert LCDAs to LGAs reaches second reading...

Tinubu in Lagos

This is an online edition of Ten Things on the Record, a daily newsletter where we bring you the essential updates and insights you need if you live, work, or do business in Lagos. 

GRV criticizes Wahab’s “Cleaner Lagos” post

This is an online edition of Ten Things on...

GRV offers solution to Lagos sanitation troubles

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Annals Of Legislation

Mojisola Lasbat Meranda: Who is the newly-sworn in Lagos Speaker?

Hon. Meranda was born on August 16, 1980.

Legislative profile: Ogunleye Gbolahan Adetokunbo

Before becoming a legislator, Mr. Ogunleye was a council mayor for 13 months in Ikorodu local government.

Legislative profile: Emmanuel Olotu Ojo

Before becoming a legislator, Mr. Olotu served as a councilor in Ojokoro local council development area.

Legislative profile: Gbolahan Yishau

He was first elected in 2011 and is presently the chairman of the House committee on economic planning and budget.

Legislative profile: Ajayi Oluwadamilare

Before he was elected as a lawmaker in 2023, Mr. Oluwadamilare served as the Special Adviser on Commerce, Industry, and Cooperatives to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

Navigating Lagos

Exploring the National Museum Lagos: A treasure trove of Nigerian history

Located along Onikan Road, opposite the J.K. Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture in Ikoyi, the National Museum Lagos was established by British archaeologist Kenneth Murray.

Ten spots to visit this Valentine’s Day on Lagos mainland 

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, what better way to show your partner how much you care than with a romantic candlelit dinner, delicious food, and beautiful music setting the perfect mood?

Visiting the cheapest beach in Lagos

You have to hop on a boat to access the beach.

Jaekel House: Discovering Lagos’s railway heritage

As you approach Jaekel House, you are greeted by the sight of a colonial Afro-Brazilian-style two-storey building, over 100 years old, surrounded by a vast expanse of lush greenery.

Essential guide to the Lagos Red Line Rail: Fares, Schedules, and Tips

To access the Red Line, passengers need a Cowry Card, which is used across Lagos for bus, ferry, and now rail services.

Eko Lifestyle

Sanwo-Olu spotted wearing luxury watch at Davido’s wedding

In 2023, the Governor was also seen wearing another Patek Philippe watch.

Ten recreational centres to visit at least once in Lagos

At Ikeja Record, we've compiled some of the must-visit recreational centres you should consider when planning your next fun activity.

Top five cinemas in Lagos to watch“Bad Boys: Ride or Die”

The latest chapter in the action-comedy saga, "Bad Boys:...

Discover seven alternative Lagos beaches to Landmark, Oniru, others

Despite these alterations to the landscape of Lagos' coastal attractions, the state still boasts a plethora of breathtaking beaches waiting to be explored. At Ikeja Record, we have compiled a list of viable alternatives for you.

From ruins to restoration: Discovering the treasures in Freedom Park Lagos

I discovered that the park, located on a prime location in Lagos Island, had a historical past—it used to be a prison during Nigeria's colonial era.

The Political Scene

One year after: Key decisions taken by 10th Lagos State House of Assembly

The 10th Lagos House of Assembly was inaugurated on...

Is the storm over between Sanwo-Olu and Obasa? 

Is this renewed joviality in the best interest of Lagosians?

Lagos is spending big on infrastructure. But choking on debt.

As of December 2022, Lagos was the state with the highest debt stock across the Nigerian federation.

Three reasons why Lagos House of Assembly rejected Sanwo-Olu’s 17 commissioner-nominees

Beyond geographical and religious factors, the possibility of pending disagreements can not be ruled out.

What Ojodu residents want from LCDA Chairman Segun Odunmbaku

The residents made the requests following celebrations marking Segun Odunmbaku’s two years in office as Executive Chairman of Ojodu LCDA.

Persons Of Interest

Dencity: The challenges of building a female skateboarding community in Lagos

In an interview with The Record’s Omon Okhuevbie, the 24-year-old skateboarder and streetwear fashion entrepreneur shared the challenges of building a skateboarding community for young girls and women in Lagos and other states in Nigeria.

Oluwatoyosi Jide-Jimoh: How I graduated top of my class at LASU

She graduated from the Lagos State University with first class honours in communication and media studies.

Living with Lupus in Lagos: Misturah Owolabi shares her inspiring journey

“ Lupus is not a death sentence, it is a very manageable condition. Do not believe that Lupus is going to hinder you from achieving your goals.”

Lagos-based startup, Midddleman, is bridging trust and logistics gaps in the e-commerce world

Additionally, the co-founder shared that e-commerce companies can now send Yuan/CNY/RMB to their Chinese suppliers through Middleman.
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Legislative profile: Abiodun Orekoya

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Abiodun Orekoya, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), represents Somolu 1 constituency in the 10th Lagos State House of Assembly.

He was first elected in 2023.

Mr. Orekoya is the House committee chairman on youth, sports and social development.

He is a trained engineer.

Early life and education

Born on December 24, 1965, Mr. Orekoya attended Lagos City Council (LCC) Primary School, where he obtained his first school leaving certificate before completing his secondary education from Fadeyi and Apostolic Church Grammar School in Ketu. 

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He then pursued a Higher National Diploma (HND) in electrical electronics engineering at Yaba College of Technology. 

In 1983, he served as a member of the 43 engineer brigade of the Nigerian Army in Jos. In 1990, he worked in the engineering department of the Guardian newspaper. 

By 1991, he had joined Ideal concepts, a computer engineering consulting firm, and between 1994 and 1996, he served as general manager of the company. 

In 1997, he established his own computer engineering and consulting firm.

Political career

Mr. Orekoya served as the executive vice chairman of Somolu Local Government from 2008 to 2015.

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He became the executive secretary of the same local government in 2015. 

Between 2020 and 2022, he held the position of Commissioner 1 in the Local Government Service Commission of Lagos State.

In 2023, he contested the House seat for Somolu Constituency 1. He secured 14,256, defeating his closest opponent, Adelana Adesegun-Adewale of the Labour Party. Adesegun-Adewale received only 4,865 votes.

Legislative work

Mr. Orekoya has been credited with sponsoring the vaccination of 150 individuals against hepatitis B in his constituency.

He also reportedly covered the surgical costs for two constituents who were suffering from hernia and breast cancer, respectively. 

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He is also said to have funded the treatment of others for various ailments, including glaucoma and broken legs.

Other of his achievements include co-sponsoring the motion for the adoption of the existing rules and standing orders of the House.

He also contributed, during a parliamentary session, to the support of the creation of state police and the enhancement of security for lives and property, as proposed by the House’s speaker, Mr. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa.

Mr. Orekoya was credited with the distribution of 100 free GCE forms and coverage of registration costs for all 100 beneficiaries. 

Additionally, he is said to have overseen the rehabilitation of Oguntolu Street and Awosevin Street, a project carried out by the Lagos State Public Works Initiative.





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