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12/05/2024

BADAGRY BORN WORLD RECORD BREAKER OLUWAMI DOSUNMU-OGUNBI VISITS HOMETOWN

Badagry born world record breaker, Oluwami Dosunmu-Ogunbi, a Nigerian and first Black woman to earn a PhD in Robotics Engineering at the University of Michigan visited Sejfarm in her hometown, Badagry recently.

Wami as fondly called was Born to Nigerian immigrant parents, Dosunmu-Ogunbi. She first attempted her PhD in 2020, the COVID-19 year, but the journey hit a snag that stalled her for a while.

Relentless and determined to see through her dream of becoming a STEM professional, she took on the challenge again and succeeded.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu

12/05/2024

Badagry celebrate a woman of substance, value and compassion, Hajia Kudirat Gidado as she 50 years on earth thin month of May.

Hajia Kudirat Gidado is the Director of Progressive Women Foundation and the Chief Executive of Halal Ventures Event Decor, Planning and Management.

Indeed, Gidados' character of care can not be compared. She has constantly offered selfless service reaching out to the needy, aged, less privileged, orphans, and many others.

As you add another year, may God continue to increase you and bless you beyond measure.

Happy birthday to a woman of VALUE!

10/05/2024

HON. BONU COMMENDS SANWOOLU, OBASA FOR APPROVING BRT BUSES FOR BADAGRY SAYS IT WILL EASE MOBILITY, CREATE JOBS

The lawmaker representing Badagry Constituency 1 in Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Solomon Bonu has said deployment of BRT buses to Badagry axis will create job opportunities for people in the ancient town.

Bonu disclosed this during the inspection of spaces reserved for parking lots and BRT bus stop by the officials of Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) on Friday in Badagry.

According to the lawmaker, the beauty of this project is that it will ease the transportation of people from Badagry to Mile 2 and back.

"Many sons and daughters of Badagry who are professionals will be giving jobs while other people will also market their products at their bus stops within Badagry.

"I am happy today because we are bringing BRT buses to Badagry axis, now that one portion of the expressway has been completed.

"When I approached the Speaker of LAHA, Mr Mudasiru Obasa and LAMATA management, they graciously approved it.

"In 2023, Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu approved 50 per cent palliative for all BRT buses plying Lagos road, unfortunately people of Badagry did not benefit from this palliatives because BRT is not plying our roads.

"But now, from Mile 2 to Badagry, Okoko to Badagry and from Badagry to Seme, buses will be available for our people going and coming," he said.

Bonu commended Sanwo-Olu and Obasa for approving the project for people of Badagry.

He thanked the chairman of Badagry Local Government, Mr Olusegun Onilude for approving parking spaces and bus stops for the project.

Speaking on behalf of LAMATA, Alhaji Adekunle Adebayo, the Managing Director, MJ Motors, the company given the franchise to run BRT buses, said he was in Badagry to see things for himself.

Adebayo said that May 29, the BRT buses would be launched in Badagry, while 10 buses would be deployed.

"I can assure you by early June, five medium capacity buses and five high capacity buses will be deployed to Badagry roads.

"We are also bringing in Compress Natural Gas (CNG) buses and since there is no CNG station here, we are going to build one," he said.

He commended Onilude for providing parking lots and BRT buses bus stops to commence the project.

In his remarks, Onilude said the project had shown sense of belonging that Badagry is part of Lagos.

According to the chairman, the project will ease the means of transportation for the people.

He urged the people of Badagry to see the project as theirs, adding that they should protect them in time of crisis.

He further assured the LAMATA team of the local government corporation, sating their is enough space to start operation immediately.

In attendance were Mr. Asokere Segun, Council Manager, Badagry Local Government, Mr. Sewedo Samuel, Chief of Staff, BLG, Comr. Aladeotan David, NYCN Coordinator, Badagry West, Comr. Gboweh NYCN Cord, BLG etc

10/05/2024

PHOTOS: Hon. Sesi Oluwaseun Whingan, Member House of Representatives, Badagry Federal Constituency at the ongoing Offshore Technology Conference 2024 at Houston, Texas, United States.

10/05/2024

HON. BONU TO RECEIVE LAMATA BRT TEAM IN BADAGRY TODAY

08/05/2024

Yeah!

It's the birthday celebration of the Executive Director of Badagry Parrot News Media House - Solomon Gbenupo ZOSU

He has by dint of hardwork distinguished himself as a youth with a difference.

Zosu presently holds a Masters degree from the prestigious Lagos State University, and currently serves as the Senior Special Assistant on Information, Tourism and Special Works to the Executive Chairman, Badagry West LCDA.

07/05/2024

SUNNY AJOSE: A PROVIDENCE TO HIS COUNTRY HOME

That every one must accept his or her destiny is not a matter of whether we like it or not. On the other hand, that no one can predict how his or her destiny will be fulfilled is all about providence. This aptly describes an enigma that is widely known as Sunny Ajose. He is elderly, a consummate administrator, cerebral mind and fondly referred to as "Baba Sunny Ajose" in the political circle of Badagry and Lagos State in general.

Given his childhood history, he missed the opportunity of being raised in his hometown, Badagry, but as fate would entrust on him and by dint of hard work, he looked ahead of the future, and that interest made him to jet out of the country successfully to attend to his academic pursuits abroad. He was back into the country after achieving his goals, and thereafter, he picked up employment with the Lagos State Government where he made the most successful career that has ever come from the entire Lagos-West when he rose prestigiously to become the Head of Service, Lagos State. He retired statutorily and meritoriously in 2006.

Having been discovered by the last Military Administrator of Lagos State, Col. Buba Marwa, he worked with the succeeding Administration of the elected Governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR (now President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria) as Permanent Secretary, Office of Chief of Staff and merited all tests by every paraphernalia of office, and Asiwaju (as fondly called) with knacks for discovering uncommon leaders preferred to settle down with him as Head of Service during his second term in office as Governor of Lagos State.

Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the throng of fulfilling his lifetime dream as the current President of Nigeria has been an unequal Navigator of the grassroots in his quest for nation's building, and to his credit, he has discovered many leaders as at today more than anyone in the political landscape called Nigeria. Among the velvet is this elderly Chief, Honourable, Dr. Akinsanya Sunny Taseyon Ajose, OON. He is a Member of the Distinguished Circle of the great All Progressive Congress (APC) in Lagos State, known as "Governance Advisory Council."

As Chinua Achebe said in one of his literary pieces, "no one can escape his destiny", this cerebral and astute administrator and leader could have occupied different political offices, especially on the plater of elections at the national level. Although he once made such move in the past, but the exigency of positioning Badagry for leadership is a providence that must be fulfilled at all cost. So, Baba Sunny Ajose is the man of providence to his country home, Badagry, and he is fairly of age and growing gracefully with another birthday celebrated in April, 2024. May I use this medium to dedicate this piece to him on the occasion of his birthday as I wish him many happy returns and sound health.

Having answered his call to a greater assignment for humanity within his own people, the harvest of his able leadership would be what his own people could make out of his noble calling vis-a-vis how well his own people also appreciate the value that he tries to bring to the table for everyone would go along way to cement the synergy that works around difficulties and sway success in favour of Badagry in the scheme of things in Lagos and the Federation. This call on everyone of us to stand out and surpass others in this age of stiff competition. We need more federal presence now.

In pacesetting, one important aspect that his people should accord him is to understudy his leadership, so that peradventure in the later years to come, he will not be leaving behind a big shoes that no one could wear. Leadership is not built by force! It is earned by working with others for self-recognition and self-prestige. It could be entrusted by who may be influential or those around a given personality. That Pastor (Hon.) Cornelius Ojelabi, is today, the APC State Chairman in Lagos State is a good example of how leadership is earned through trust. To a large extent, Baba Sunny Ajose would remain a trusted Deputy to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, anytime Badagry politics is discussed.

There is need to take Baba Sunny Ajose as "A Bright Academy". Politicians in Badagry axis should be diligently committed to understudy his approach to issues of concern in the environment. Doing this would evolve mutual understanding and mentoring of supposed great minds from his locale that can earn multitude of respect that brings pride to one's area. At present, the number of indigenes of Badagry Division in the Body of Permanent Secretaries in the State calls for serious concern. The number one Apex Leader for the entire Badagry Local Government Area is more of "A Cambridge Cut" and does not believe in the lexicon of "anything goes." Hence, some of these must be ready to break the ceiling of directorship by earning distinguishing marks in their service to the State, though, in this peculiar environment, "ibi gbogbo lati nko adie ale."

Just about fifteen minutes encounter with him, this writer discovered that he longed to fulfill the desire of the top-notch APC position bestowed upon him, and has shown a generous mind to be fair to everyone in the task of Badagry development as a collective agenda. For Baba Sunny, he wants to see how well a carrier can raise the load to attract a hand lift. This is a reasonable course to which he may not yield his ground. His presence at the table of decision-making is simply calling on individuals from this axis across all walks of life to position themselves for opportunities that may not come overnight, but by long-time sacrifice and commitments. Some day, Badagry will fare well. I strongly believe this.

Reuben Omotayo Hopo is
General Secretary, Lagos State Public Service Forum (Badagry Division).

06/05/2024

SANWO-OLU'S VISIT, MINISTRY OF TOURISM REVISIT EARMARKED TOURISM SITES IN BADAGRY FOR REHABILITATION

As a follow-up visit to Mr. Governor's Babajide Sanwo-Olu visit to Badagry, facilitated by Hon. Bonu Solomon Saanu Bonu SSB, Chairman House Committee on Tourism, Lagos State House of Assembly, the Honourable Commissioner, Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs T**e Benson-Awoyinka with the Special Adviser on Works, Engr. Adekunle Olayinka, the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs Oloruntoyin Atekoja, Directors from the Ministry and representatives of Sagheto Nigeria Limited, on Sunday May 5, 2024 was in Badagry for an inspection tour of some tourism sites and assets within the Badagry Zone that have been earmarked for rehabilitation and restoration.

The special inspection team was received and led by Mr. Tunde Ajose, State Liason Officer for the Ministry and a tourism expert.

Sites visited included the Colonial District Officer’s residence, Vlekete Slave Market Museum, Heritage Museum, and the ‘point of no return’ amongst others

Badagry Parrot News reports that the all abandoned projects has been reawarded to the contractor, Sagheto Nigeria Limited and work is expected to commence soon

05/05/2024

AFTERMATH OF SANWOOLU'S WORKING VISIT TO BADAGRY TOURISM SITES

The Honourable Commissioner, Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs T**e Benson-Awoyinka and Permanent Secretary, Mrs Oloruntoyin Atekoja with the Special Adviser on Works, Engr. Adekunle Olayinka at a meeting with the representatives of Sagheto Nigeria Limited on the proposed rehabilitation, refurbishing and restoration of some tourism sites and assets within the Badagry zone on Thursday

This meeting was held just after the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu working visit to Badagry facilitated by Hon. Solomon Saanu Bonu SSB, Chairman Hoise Committee on Tourism, Lagos State House of Assembly

04/05/2024

VIDEO: Comr. Samson Agbojo, President Lagos State Council of Tradesmen and Artisans (LASCOTA) Badagry West empowers 10 Artisans during celebration of Y2024 Workers Day celebration organised by LASCOTA Seme Branch.

03/05/2024

2025 LG ELECTIONS; MEET THE 1ST FEMALE CHAIRMANSHIP ASPIRANT IN BADAGRY WEST - HON. PRINCESS SESI OGUNGBE YUSSUF

Hon. Princess Sesi Ogungbe Yussuf is a staunch APC member born into the family of Late Pa Augustine Ogungbe Hungbeji of Igbogbele, Badagry West. A successful businessman, politician and philanthropist who was also an Awoist and a supporter of late Jakande.

His father Hungbeji, fondly called 'Tata', had served as councillor in the old Badagry Local Government (Division) during his early days. No wonder one could relate Sesi's political attributes as home built.

On the mother side, Sesi took her part from the royal family of Oba Onisiwo of Lagos.

Sesi Ogungbe holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Industrial Relations and Personnel Management and a Masters in Human Resources and Industrial Relations from the prestigious Lagos State University - LASU

With her experience of over 14 years in the Lagos State Civil Service, Sesi worked as Personnel Staff at several local governments within Lagos State, not excluding Amuwo Odofin Local Government and Iba Local Council Development Area

Due to her dint of hard work, Sesi was awarded as the Best Revenue Staff in Iba LCDA in Aug. 2017.

Sesi was born and bred in the heart of Lagos, Surulere, until her deep resolve for a transformative return back to her fatherland and home town in Igbogbele, Badagry West

In year 2011, Sesi Ogungbe Yussuf contested for the position of Lagos State House of Assembly under the Action Congress

In year 2013, Sesi was appointed by the council chairman, Hon. Bamgbose Hontonyon Joseph as Special Assistant on Agriculture.

Sesi was later appointed by subsequent government under Hon. Gbenu Joseph Henugbe led administration as the Supervisor for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) in Nov. 2017. Due to her performance, she was subsequently reappointed in the same capacity in the year 2021, where she serves to date.

Sesi is a women advocate and an advocate for change who believes in equity, fairness, and justice.

She has, through her office as Supervisor for WAPA, facilitated training and empowement programs for youths and women in the area with complementary starter packs

Sesi Ogungbe is a complete party woman who has held several positions in the party, such as;

Secretary to the Apex Women Leaders Forum, Badagry West,

Woman Leader, South West Agenda for Asiwaju Bola Tinubu/Shettima (SWAGA), Badagry West,

Woman Leader, Sanwo-Olu/Hamzat ICG, 2nd Term, Badagry West

Diretorate/Woman Leader, Senator Adebule Campaign Council, Badagry West

Special Adviser, Badagry Women Development Forum

Member, Progressive Women Forum, Badagry

Founder, Association of Progressive Women, Badagry West, and many others.

Sesi has been recognised and awarded by notable organisations and associations due to her selfless service, contribution and support to humanity.

She was recently awarded as the 'Outstanding Female Politician Of the Year' on May 1st 2024 by the National Youth Council of Nigeria due to her active participation in politics and outstanding innitiative especially as a woman.

Sesi had travelled far and wide, learning through the streets of Lagos ranging through Nigeria, Africa and beyond, which invariably reflected in her ability to relate with the people irrespective of tribe, age, class, s*x etc.

Sesi is not just a woman, she is, by all acts, A WOMAN POSSESSING EXCEPTIONAL QUALITIES AND CAN DO SPIRIT THAT ONLY FEW MEN CAN MATCH, a socialite to the core whose behaviour fits into the genre of politics of Lagos.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu Solomon Saanu Bonu SSB

02/05/2024

COURT REMANDS CLERIC FOR ALLEGED R**E OF 22 YEAR OLD LADY IN BADAGRY

The Badagry Chief Magistrates' Court in Lagos State on Tuesday remanded Sunday Adewoye, a 45-year-old cleric accused of ra**ng a 22-year-old woman.

Mr Adewoye, whose address was not provided, is accused of unlawful s*xual pe*******on and r**e.

The Chief Magistrate, Patrick Adekomaiya, did not hear Adewoye's plea.

He stated that he needed advice from the state director of public prosecutions.

The chief magistrate ordered that the defendant be held in a custodial facility pending the advice.

He adjourned the case until June 3 for mention.

Earlier, the prosecutor, Inspector Ayodele Adeosun, informed the court that Adewoye committed the crimes on April 17 at 5.00 p.m. on Joseph Dosu Way in Badagry.

Mr Adeosun stated that Adewoye engaged in s*xual in*******se with the 22-year-old woman without her consent, in violation of Sections 260 and 263 of the Lagos State Criminal Law, 2015.

Credit - NAN **e

02/05/2024

BIRTHDAY: Olori Arike Sejiro James, Wife of HRM Oba Sejiro Olalekan James, Aholu of Kweme Kingdom, Badagry displays cute pictures of herself as she marks another year today.

Happy Birthday Queen!

02/05/2024

BREAKING: Hon. Sesi Whingan, Member House of Representatives, Badagry reopens FREE NIN CENTRE located at Ibereko, along Badagry Expressway.

The public is urged to take advantage.

02/05/2024

PHOTOS: Hon. Solomon Saanu Bonu SSB, Member Lagos State House of Assembly Badagry Constituency I & Chairman House Committee on Tourism joined the British Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos, Mr. Jonny Baxter In celebration of World Art Day 2024

Also in attendance was the Special Adviser to Governor on Tourism, Art and Culture Mr. Idris Aregbe.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu

01/05/2024

Happy International Worker's Day! 🛠️

Today, we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and achievements of workers and working partners in Badagry Parrot News Media House and other workers worldwide. 💪

As we commemorate this day, we honour the commitment and effort of our workforce, which plays a vital role in shaping a better future through media practice, information, and news and facts from the source.

I am Solomon ZOSU, Parrot 🦜

30/04/2024

The Executive Chairman of Badagry West LCDA, Hon. Gbenu Joseph Henugbe spotted while embarking on weekly routine check to all offices at the council secretariat, Owode-Kankon earlier today

The purpose according to the Chairman was to monitor staff attendance, have an on the spot assessment and ignite a friendly environment where workers can have a chat on some of their minor challenges

30/04/2024

LG ELECTIONS; Hon. Bonu Solomon Saanu Bonu SSB joins other members of the Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights, Public Petitions and LASIEC on an oversight visit to Lagos State Law Enforcement Training Institute LETI to discuss issues relating 2025 local government elections

29/04/2024

PHOTOS: Hundeyin Family Set Standard As Badagry Big Wigs Felicitate With Them During Y2023 Annual General Meeting, Unveil New Family Logo

28/04/2024

BADAGRY FUEL SCARCITY AND HIKE IN PRICE IS BECOMING ALARMING
Come to our rescue Babajide Sanwo-Olu

27/04/2024

RECORDED UPDATE ON HUNDEYIN FAMILY AGM LATER

SORRY WE COULDN'T COME UP LIVE, BAD NETWORK

27/04/2024

Final Burial Of Pa D.A Johnson, Leader 1, Badagry West LCDA

27/04/2024

HUNDEYIN FAMILY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HOLDS TODAY

26/04/2024

Happy Birthday to the CEO of Sejfam Ltd, one of the most productive and resourceful aquaculture farms in Lagos state, located in Badagry and managed by a dIistingushed Badagryian - Mr. Sejiro Oke-tojinu

Sejiro is presently the President of LASCAFAN, Lagos State Catfish, and Allied Farmers Association of Nigeria.

He holds a Bsc and Msc in Fisheries from the prestigious Lagos State University - LASU and has travelled far and wide in search for knowledge both within and outside the country

Wishing you all the best as you add another year today. Keep making is proud.

25/04/2024

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