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11/12/2025

It Was a Fantastic Outing: Pitch 5.0 ✓

Firstly, I give all glory to Almighty Allah for His endless mercies. Unlike previous editions, time was not on our side this year; my team and I had a lot of commitments, yet we desired to make Pitch 5 not just successful, but classic and exceptional—considering the significance of the number 5. Within just a few weeks, we had no choice but to begin. Pitch 5 had to hold, irrespective of the competing activities.

Then boom!—we set the ball rolling. We crafted a compelling topic: “Transforming Nigeria: The Impact of the Formal and Informal Sectors on National Development.” A topic of this depth requires speakers with exceptional intellectual capacity, and indeed, we got the very best. From the keynote speaker to the panelists, it was a star-studded lineup—individuals with both local and international exposure who did absolute justice to the conversation.

Let me humbly say this: Pitch 5 was simply the best so far, and Allah made it happen. We delivered—though not without a few flaws—but nothing too obvious, and we remain committed to continuous improvement. It is on this note that I express my deep appreciation to everyone who contributed to making Pitch 5 a huge success.

To my Boss and the Executive Chairman of Alimosho Local Government, Hon. Akinpelu Ibrahim Johnson, you are wonderful.
To Hon. Francis Adebisi, thank you sincerely.
To the Executive Chairman of Ayobo-Ipaja LCDA, Hon. Abiodun Agbaje (Ijoba Irorun)—ẹ ṣe gan sir.
To our brilliant, intelligent and vibrant keynote speaker, Hon. Abdul Ganiyu Vinod Obasa—may Allah continue to guide your path for the 'triple role' you played.

To Hon. Razaq Ajala, I am yet to meet a soul as humble as you. Your belief in making others succeed is inspiring. We invited you to speak—it was our duty to give an honorarium—but the reverse happened. You not only spoke brilliantly, you still gifted us cash. This means a lot to me. May Allah continue to bless you richly.

To the Honourable Commissioner for Wealth Creation, Hon. Akinyemi Ajigbotafe,Mr. Akeem Salami, and every other contributor—God bless you all for making Pitch 5 a remarkable success.

And to Hon. Akinola Idowu Bashiru—you have been attending our events from inception, always giving objective contributions. You applaud our efforts, you critique us constructively, and you offer solutions. Every error you pointed out over the years has helped us improve, and you affirmed that in your speech at Pitch 5. Sir, all your observations this year are noted, and we will continue to build on them. Ẹ ṣe gan sir, and thank you for your consistent role every year.

Oseni Idris
C.E.O., Pitch Communications

07/12/2025

7.6 million tramadol pills, 76,273kg Colorado, skunk seized in Delta, Imo, Adamawa raids As NDLEA destroys illicit drug warehouses in Ekiti, Ondo forests

In series of intelligence-led operations across the country, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have recovered over 7.6 million pills of tramadol and a total of 76,273.4 kilograms of different strains of cannabis including Colorado, Loud and Skunk with several members of Drug Trafficking Organisations linked to the seizures arrested.
Out of the total opioids seized during the raids, not less than 3,874,000 pills of tramadol 225mg and 100mg, and others as well as 252.2litres of codeine syrup were recovered from a warehouse at Oko market, Asaba, Delta state on Saturday 6th December 2025, while no fewer than 1.2 million tablets of tramadol 225mg were seized from a suspect Kelechi Nwakocha, 35, on Wednesday 3rd December when NDLEA operatives on patrol at Orogwe, along Onitsha- Owerri road Imo state, intercepted his vehicle conveying the consignment which was loaded at Aba, Abia state, heading to Onitsha, Anambra state.
In Adamawa state, NDLEA officers on Monday 1st December 2025 intercepted a Toyota Hiace bus marked MGU 554 XB along Maraba-Mubi coming from Jos, Plateau state going to Mubi with a total of 1, 577,112 capsules of tramadol and exol-5 tablets, all concealed inside jumbo bags mixed with new rubber sandals and slippers. Two suspects: Kabiru Buba, 25, and Hamza Abubakar, 32, were arrested in connection with the seizure. Similarly, another suspect, Mudansir Rabiu, 27, was nabbed along Zaria-Kano road, Kano state with 197,000 pills of exol-5.
Operatives of a special operations unit of NDLEA stormed forests in Omuo-Ekiti, Ekiti state where they destroyed 14,654 kilograms of skunk and arrested two suspects: Yusuf Iliyasu, 50, and Okumu Chinedu, 26. In another operation, the operatives on Tuesday 2nd December stormed the forests in Asin-Ekiti, Ikole LGA, Ekiti state, where they destroyed 54,300kg of skunk in two large warehouses that were razed while 28.3kg of the same psychoactive substance was recovered for the purpose of prosecution.
Following actionable intelligence, NDLEA operatives on Tuesday 2nd December raided Igoba forest in Akure North LGA, Ondo state where a total of 2,483 compressed blocks of skunk and 247 bags of same substance all weighing 5,442 kilograms were recovered and five suspects arrested. Those nabbed include: Jacob Omodowo, 66; Joy Oluatobi Peace, 24;
Babatunde Olamide, 40; Echi Fidelis Joseph, 57; and Ankrah Akano, 56.
While 500kg of same substance was recovered from a Mercedes Benz van marked MGU 614 XB by NDLEA officers on patrol along Mokwa-Jebba road in Niger state on 4th December with the driver Amos Yakubu, 46, arrested, operatives in the FCT Abuja on Wednesday 3rd December intercepted a consignment of Colorado, a synthetic cannabis, weighing 22kg at Abaji expressway. A follow up operation at the Jabi park in Abuja led to the arrest of a female receiver, Ali Blessing, 33. Also in the FCT, a suspect Aliyu Usman, 39, was arrested by operatives on Friday 5th December with 24kg skunk and 573,500 pills of exol-5 along Kwali-Gwagwalada expressway.
In Lagos, NDLEA operatives recovered 217 pouches of Canadian Loud weighing 113kg from a suspect Ezenwa Udoka at Ladipo market, Mushin, while Izuchukwu Usulor was nabbed with 351kg skunk at Onipanu area of the state on 5th December and Susan Okoro arrested with 104.1kg of same psychoactive substance at Trade Fair complex, Ojo, on Tuesday 2nd December.
A total of 447.5 kilograms of skunk were recovered from two Honda Accord cars marked: ABC-678 KK and GGE-772 FB at Agho forest, Akoko Edo LGA, Edo state. A suspect Dada Adedara Babawibi, 56, was apprehended in connection with the seizure. A raid operation at a warehouse in the Isiefve community, Ohuwunde LGA, led to the seizure of 315.8kg of skunk and the arrest of a suspect Stanley Obasuwa.
With the same vigour, Commands and formations of the Agency across the country continued their War Against Drug Abuse, WADA, sensitization activities to schools, worship centres, work places and communities among others in the past week. These include: WADA sensitisation lecture to students and staff of St. Michael’s Academy, Sabon Gari, Kano; Harry Pass Secondary School, Masaje, Gboko LGA, Benue; and Community Junior Secondary School, Okuru-Ama, Obio/Akpor LGA, Rivers state, among others.
While commending the officers and men of SOU, Delta, Adamawa, Imo, Ondo, Lagos, Kano, FCT, Niger and Edo Commands of the Agency for the arrests and seizures, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) stated that their operational successes and those of their compatriots across the country especially their balanced approach to drug supply reduction and drug demand reduction efforts are well appreciated.

06/12/2025

AWORI DAY: ALIMOSHO LG BOSS CHARGES RESIDENTS TO PRESERVE CULTURE AS A SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC ASSET

The Executive Chairman of Alimosho Local Government, Hon. Akinpelu Ibrahim Johnson, has urged the people of Alimosho to embrace culture as a vital way of life and a powerful tool for social integration, communal respect, and economic advancement. He made this call during the colourful and elaborate Awori Day celebrations held at the Police College, Ikeja, Lagos, which brought together sons and daughters of Awori heritage from across the globe.

According to him, “It is crucial to give attention to culture so as not to trade away our identities. Culture helps foster social integration among people of the same or diverse backgrounds, giving birth to mutual respect by seeing one another as members of one community. And in an environment where there is harmony, there will be peace, there will be happiness, and rest assured, economic prosperity isn’t far from such an environment.”

He added that the joyful atmosphere at the Awori Day event reflects the true power of culture. “Everyone here today is happy and in a joyful mood—that is the power of culture. A closer look shows people of the same tribe as the Aworis, and others from completely different ethnic groups, all celebrating and identifying with the Awori heritage. That is the unifying spirit of culture.”

He further noted that his administration, guided by the WISE Agenda manifesto, has maintained a commitment to inclusivity and non-discrimination across cultural beliefs, religious affiliations, and ethnic identities. “Soon, you will see how we are planning to transform culture into a revenue-generating asset for our people,” he reassured.

In addition, the Chairman emphasized that cultural festivals such as Awori Day do more than celebrate heritage—they stimulate local commerce, showcase indigenous talents, attract visitors, and strengthen the creative and tourism sectors. He affirmed that Alimosho will continue to support cultural initiatives that build unity while opening doors to new economic opportunities.

“I rejoice and celebrate with the Aworis on this great day,” he concluded.

Awori kitigbe o!

Media Office of the Executive Chairman,
Alimosho Local Government
December 6, 2025

06/12/2025

Alimosho LG, Lagos PHC Board Intensify Polio Prevention Campaign for Children

06/12/2025

Alimosho LG, Lagos State PHC Board Intensify Polio Prevention Campaign for Children Aged 0–5

Alimosho Local Government, in collaboration with the Lagos State Primary Health Care Board, has stepped up efforts to curb the spread of polio among children between the ages of 2 and 5. The Outbreak Response (OBR) vaccination campaign has become crucial to ensuring that no child suffers disability as a result of the preventable disease.

Leading the exercise, the Executive Chairman of Alimosho Local Government, Hon. Akinpelu Ibrahim Johnson, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to safeguarding the health and future of young residents.

“Our government is committed to ensuring that every resident feels the impact of governance through adequate healthcare and other essential services,” he said. “Polio can render a child disabled for life if not curbed or if they are not vaccinated. Their future is important to us. Fighting polio is a necessary effort for all three tiers of government, which is why I personally led this campaign.”

He further assured continued backing for frontline health personnel, stating, “We will keep supporting our health workers in every possible way to ensure the well-being of our people. Polio has no cure, but it can be prevented—and that is exactly what we are doing.”

Polio is a highly infectious disease caused by the poliovirus, which attacks the nervous system and can lead to paralysis. It spreads mainly through the fecal–oral route. While many infected individuals show no symptoms or experience only mild illness, some may develop irreversible paralysis or face life-threatening complications. Although there is no cure, polio can be effectively prevented through vaccination, which provides lifelong immunity.

Media Office of The Executive Chairman,
Alimosho Local Government.
December 6,2025

04/12/2025

Alimosho LG Empowers 50 Youths With Adire Skills, To Launch ₦3 Million Cooperative Loan for Beneficiaries

The Executive Chairman of Alimosho Local Government, Hon. Akinpelu Ibrahim Johnson, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to youth empowerment with the successful completion of a three-week Adire attire-making training programme for 50 young residents of the council.

The training, organised by the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Alimosho Chapter, was fully sponsored by the local government as part of ongoing efforts to entrench the Chairman’s development blueprint—the WISE Agenda.

Speaking at the graduation ceremony held at the Alimosho Local Government Secretariat Hall, Hon. Akinpelu Johnson announced a ₦3 million loan support fund dedicated to the beneficiaries of the programme. He explained that the fund would enable the graduands to purchase production materials, expand their businesses, and begin earning sustainable income.

He further urged them to form cooperatives to access the loan facility. “Form yourselves into clusters and operate as a cooperative. The council will fund the cooperative with ₦3 million, which you will use among yourselves for material procurement and production. It is a revolving loan. You are our pride,” he said.

A major highlight of the ceremony was the official decoration of the Executive Chairman as the Grand Patron of NYCN, Alimosho Branch, while the Vice Chairman was decorated as Patron of the council chapter of the youth body.

Hon. Akinpelu encouraged the beneficiaries to leverage the growing national demand for Adire fabrics, urging them to focus on producing quality materials and showcasing their works at exhibitions, markets, social gatherings, and other public platforms. He cited his experience during a budget retreat in Abeokuta, where he was captivated by the standard of Adire fabrics on display, reinforcing his belief in the economic potential of the craft for local producers.

Participants showcased vibrant Adire pieces created during the intensive training sessions, demonstrating proficiency across multiple production techniques. Certificates of participation were presented to all graduands—symbolising a new phase of opportunity, creativity, and economic inclusion for Alimosho youth.

Media Office of the Executive Chairman
Alimosho Local Government
December 4, 2025

03/12/2025

03/12/2025

Alimosho Youths Present Transformative Leadership Blueprint to LG Chairman

The Community Leadership Trainees have presented a comprehensive blueprint of their programme to the Executive Chairman of Alimosho Local Government, Hon. Akinpelu Ibrahim Johnson, aligning strongly with the Chairman’s visionary WISE Agenda. It will be recalled that in November, the Executive Chairman sponsored 20 youths from the local government area for a leadership training programme focused on community development. In fulfilling his directive, the trainees have now returned with a structured plan detailing actionable steps for driving sustainable growth across Alimosho.

During the presentation, the team expressed gratitude to the Chairman for his unwavering support and for creating an enabling environment where young people can thrive, learn, and contribute meaningfully to governance. They emphasized that the training broadened their understanding of civic responsibility, sharpened their leadership capacity, and equipped them with practical tools needed to solve real community challenges.

The Chairman commended the young leaders for their commitment and swift delivery.
“You really impressed me. After giving you this assignment, you did not waste time in coming up with a well-developed blueprint. Browsing through, I can see that you invested time, energy, and dedication into this within a short period. This shows that Alimosho has a secured future,” he said.

He further assured them of his readiness to examine the document thoroughly.
“I will go through this document and call you back for a proper discussion on the A to Z of what it entails,” he added.

Media Office of the Executive Chairman,
Alimosho Local Government
December 3, 2025

03/12/2025

NOA Visits Alimosho Council Boss, Seeks Stronger Grassroots Collaboration

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of Alimosho Local Government, Hon. Akinpelu Ibrahim Johnson, to congratulate him on his emergence as the new helmsman of the council and to explore avenues for deeper collaboration in advancing national reorientation initiatives at the grassroots.

Leading the delegation, the Lagos State Director of NOA, Dr. Mustapha Tukur, praised the chairman for his early achievements in office, noting that local government autonomy—when fully entrenched—will further strengthen democratic dividends for citizens.
“Congratulations once again on your victory. We are here to identify areas of partnership. Your first 100 days have been very eventful, and we commend your good work. Our officers need to be effectively accommodated at the grassroots because we take local government engagements seriously. We are ready to partner with you in all possible areas to ensure that Alimosho residents are well informed about their civic responsibilities and what the government owes them,” he said.

In his response, Hon. Akinpelu Ibrahim Johnson applauded the agency for the visit, stressing that familiarization is essential to building healthy institutional relationships.
“This administration has come to change the narrative around governance. As a vital organisation, we will continue to support the NOA. I believe the news should focus more on initiatives like the student loan scheme—I have been sensitizing students to stop begging for tuition fees and instead take advantage of government NELFund opportunities. I also urge your organisation to intensify efforts—especially through local languages—to encourage civic education, including continuous voter registration (CVR). We are open to partnering with you on any programme that will benefit our people,” the chairman stated.

With both institutions expressing strong commitment to collaboration, the visit marks a renewed synergy aimed at strengthening civic awareness and national orientation efforts across Alimosho.

Media Office of the Executive Chairman,
Alimosho Local Government
December 3, 2025

01/12/2025

December 1st of greatness to our own Kafata, Prince Idris Balogun!

Indeed, it is only Allah Who crowns, uplifts, and blesses. As you celebrate yet another remarkable birthday today, may the doors of Allah’s rahmah continue to open for you. May His blessings locate you in abundant measures, and may you never lack the grace that distinguishes great men.

Even before your emergence as the Executive Chairman of Egbe-Idimu LCDA, you were known as a philanthropist whose greatest joy is seeing the less privileged smile. Now that you have the privilege to lead these same people, I'm confident that you will continue to do even more—touching lives, building communities, and advancing the welfare of all. As you mark your birthday today, may you continue to grow in wisdom, strength, and a fulfilling life.

You have shown that true governance is not about occupying a position but about adding value to humanity. May Allah continue to guide your steps and grant you the clarity needed to fulfil your mandate with excellence.

As this new chapter unfolds, may every day usher you into new victories. May your name continue to be associated with progress, development, and impactful service. And as you rise, may everyone connected to you rise with ease and divine favour.

Yours truly,
Hon. Akinpelu Ibrahim Johnson,
The Executive Chairman,
Alimosho Local Government.