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Lagosians can now take free rides on Red Line Rail, as partial operations begin

In a move to make Lagosians a part of this historic milestone, LAMATA has invited residents to join a free ride scheme by scanning a code to fill out an invitational form before commercial operations begin.

What you need to know about the newly launched Lagos Revenue Portal

The LRP centralises e-bills from multiple Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) into a single account, offering seamless payment gateways, log generation, payment history tracking, smart reconciliations, and remittance statements.

Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts: What’s new about the National Theatre, Iganmu?

  On July 13, 2024, President Bola Tinubu officially renamed...

Isese Day 2024: Honouring Yoruba heritage and tradition in Lagos

For local traditional worshippers in South-West Nigeria, Isese Day is a time to honour their deities and ancestors.

Lagos Government vows to apprehend criminals vandalising BRT Buses

  The Lagos State Government has vowed to crackdown on...

Annals Of Legislation

Legislative profile: Saad Lukman Olumoh

During his first term, Mr. Olumoh was the chairman of the House committee on public private partnerships. 

Legislative profile: Sabur Akanbi Oluwa

Mr. Oluwa worked as a legislative officer at the Lagos State House of Assembly from 2012 to 2019. 

Legislative profile: Jubreel Ayodeji Abdulkareem

In 2000, Mr. Abdulkareem was appointed as the health and environmental services supervisor for Agege local government.

Legislative profile: Jimoh Olatunji

Mr. Olatunji was born on August 12, 1972.

Legislative profile: Kazeem Olayinka Muyideen

Mr. Olayinka Kazeem embarked on his political journey about 30 years ago as a grassroots politician.

Navigating Lagos

Ten museums you should visit in Lagos

Lagos is the pulsating heart of Nigeria. It is...

What to expect at Saint’s Bites Shawarma in Omole phase one

  At virtually every corner in Lagos, there is a...

Eight Lagos beach resorts you should visit

While Landmark Beach Resort was once a top choice before its recent demolition by the Lagos State Government, many other notable beach resorts continue to thrive, offering unique experiences.

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.

Mega Chicken Agidingbi: Home away from home

Mega Chicken curates bubbling and enchanting flavours.

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.

News Desk

Lagosians can now take free rides on Red Line Rail, as partial operations begin

In a move to make Lagosians a part of this historic milestone, LAMATA has invited residents to join a free ride scheme by scanning a code to fill out an invitational form before commercial operations begin.

What you need to know about the newly launched Lagos Revenue Portal

The LRP centralises e-bills from multiple Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) into a single account, offering seamless payment gateways, log generation, payment history tracking, smart reconciliations, and remittance statements.

Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts: What’s new about the National Theatre, Iganmu?

  On July 13, 2024, President Bola Tinubu officially renamed...

Isese Day 2024: Honouring Yoruba heritage and tradition in Lagos

For local traditional worshippers in South-West Nigeria, Isese Day is a time to honour their deities and ancestors.

Lagos Government vows to apprehend criminals vandalising BRT Buses

  The Lagos State Government has vowed to crackdown on...

Annals Of Legislation

Legislative profile: Saad Lukman Olumoh

During his first term, Mr. Olumoh was the chairman of the House committee on public private partnerships. 

Legislative profile: Sabur Akanbi Oluwa

Mr. Oluwa worked as a legislative officer at the Lagos State House of Assembly from 2012 to 2019. 

Legislative profile: Jubreel Ayodeji Abdulkareem

In 2000, Mr. Abdulkareem was appointed as the health and environmental services supervisor for Agege local government.

Legislative profile: Jimoh Olatunji

Mr. Olatunji was born on August 12, 1972.

Legislative profile: Kazeem Olayinka Muyideen

Mr. Olayinka Kazeem embarked on his political journey about 30 years ago as a grassroots politician.

Navigating Lagos

Ten museums you should visit in Lagos

Lagos is the pulsating heart of Nigeria. It is...

What to expect at Saint’s Bites Shawarma in Omole phase one

  At virtually every corner in Lagos, there is a...

Eight Lagos beach resorts you should visit

While Landmark Beach Resort was once a top choice before its recent demolition by the Lagos State Government, many other notable beach resorts continue to thrive, offering unique experiences.

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.

Mega Chicken Agidingbi: Home away from home

Mega Chicken curates bubbling and enchanting flavours.

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.

Legislative profile: Omolara Oyekan-Olumegbon

 

Omolara Oyekan-Olumegbon, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), is the lawmaker representing Lagos Island I in the 10th Lagos State House of Assembly.

She also serves as the chairman of the House committee on women affairs, poverty alleviation and job creation.

A first-term lawmaker, Mrs. Oyekan-Olumegbon is the daughter of the late Oba of Lagos, Oba Adeyinka Oyekan and wife of the late Olumegbon of Lagos, Chief Fatai Lawal.

Upon taking office in 2023, she pledged to prioritize legislation in favour of youth and women, as well as “focus on agriculture and artificial intelligence.”

Early life 

Born and raised in the palace, Princess Oyekan-Olumegbon is the daughter of the late Oba Adeyinka Oyekan II — the 19th Oba of Lagos. Her mother is also the daughter of the late Chief llumo Ajasa Ogunlana, Obanikoro of Lagos.

She had her primary school education at Crescent International School, Kano and her secondary education at Supreme Education Foundation Magodo, Lagos. 

After secondary school, she proceeded to Bowen University where she obtained a bachelor’s degree in sociology in 2008. She furthered her education with a master’s degree in international relations and strategic studies from the Lagos State University (LASU).

Subsequently, Princess Oyekan-Olumegbon began her career at International and General Insurance (IGI) as a compliance officer.

Thereafter, she worked at the Bureau of Public Enterprises in Abuja as a special assistant to the managing director.

Wife to the late Olumegbon of Lagos, Chief Fatai Lawal, the lawmaker’s marital ties and royal roots undoubtedly played a significant role in cultivating her political ambitions. 

Political career

Mrs. Oyekan-Olumegbon’s journey into politics began in 2011. She formally joined the APC in 2014. 

In 2015, she was appointed as the deputy executive secretary of the Eti-Osa East Local Council Development Area. 

As part of her contributions to the community, she built a borehole in the Ajah/Ilaje area. This was her first-ever project which, according to her, was funded by her salary.

In her role as deputy executive secretary, she was responsible for health services, overseeing the development of laboratories and ensuring medications were readily available to health centres in Eti-Osa.

Additionally, she says she mobilised friends and corporate contacts to install solar-powered street lights and transformers in the local council.

She later stepped down voluntarily from the role.

Legislative work

Following in her father’s footsteps – (as) a renowned pacifist and unifier, Princess Oyekan-Olumegbon envisions herself as a “bridge for Lagos Islanders”.

A valuable asset that helps bring this vision to life is her ‘fluency’ in Igbo, Yoruba, and Hausa – a testament to her diverse cultural awareness.

As one of only four women in the House, she is particularly passionate about women and youth empowerment, poverty reduction, and job creation. 

Shortly before her inauguration into the House in June 2023, she hit the ground running, organising a community outreach program under her establishment, The Queen Mother Organisation.

The programme, held in April 2023, was aimed at providing welfare support to petty traders within the Lagos Island environs.

“We attended to over 1,000 plus people”, she said in a statement after the exercise.

About 1,000 bags of 7kg rice, boxes of palliative, golden penny noodles, recharge cards, and envelopes of money were said to have been shared.

Later that year in September, the lawmaker showcased her commitment to providing more access to quality education for young pupils when she organised a back-to-school initiative. About 170 students were said to have benefitted from that program. 

Also in March 2024, she was part of a group of officials who encouraged students to speak up against domestic violence.

Fulfilling one of her major campaign promises, Mrs. Oyekan-Olumegbon commenced a food bank project  in April 2024, carried out through The Queen Mother Organisation.

Tagged the ‘Senator Oluremi Tinubu Food Bank’, foodstuffs were sold at discounted prices, as high as 50 to 75 percent off

According to her, the initiative was conceived to reduce the effects of the harsh economic reality in the country.

“I wanted to have an initiative where people would buy food at subsidised prices, way back in 2022. I didn’t know this was going to happen in the country as at when I said that, so I reached out to a few people and I said this is the time to do it,” she said.

Mrs. Oyekan-Olumegbon has also commenced work to fulfil another one of her campaign promises – ensuring a safer Lagos Island Constituency 1 through the installation of street lights

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