In one of his oft-quoted statements, the popular Bishop of Caesarea, also called Saint Basil the Great, said: “A good deed is never lost. He who sows courtesy, reaps friendship; he who plants kindness, gathers love; pleasure bestowed on a grateful mind was never sterile, but generally gratitude begets reward.”

The highly revered Bishop may have had the Ogunlewe family in mind when he penned this timeless piece. And for those may have asked questions about the secret and strength behind Moyo Ogunlewe’s love for the people and his desire to dare where other, they only have to take a look into his background.

Moyosore Adedoyin Ogunlewe, the Executive Chairman of Kosofe Local Government Area in Lagos, is a refreshing force. A lawyer by training and a visionary leader by nature, The Lion, as he is famously called, has demonstrably improved all the sectors in the local government area.

His robust background in both law and business administration bring a much-needed focus on due process and stakeholder engagement. Moyo, like the true Omo Agba that he is, has combined both native and modern intelligence to impact positively on the lives of the people of Kosofe LGA.

Whether providing the much needed-need paliatives, initiating reforms or tackling environmental challenges, Moyo has successfully fostered lasting relationships and collaboration among the multi-tribal settlements in Kosofe, while at the same time ensuring swift and decisive actions on various issues.

His accomplishments are no doubt undeniable. By spearheading policy changes and fostering a culture that places premium on service, he has changed and transformed the narrative around dividends of democracy into dividends of good governance.

From a responsible resource management to promoting sustainable practices, Moyo is laying the groundwork for a beautiful and susteinable relationship between the government and the governed in Kosofe.

Born in February 1984, Moyosore Ogunlewe’s journey towards excellence commenced with his formative years in Lagos, where he laid the foundation for his future endeavours.

Born into a political family, Moyo cut his teeth in people-driven politics early in life. A true chip off the old block, young Moyo is creating his own path as a core grassroot person and as a man of the people, his reach among young people cuts across the whole of Lagos State and Nigeria as a whole.

His hunger and undying desire to better the lives of the people around him and the society at large was a strong enough motivation to attract him into politics. While young men of his age still sucked from Mama’s breast and gets allowance from dad, Moyo set for himself a mission when he contested for the Lagos State House of Assembly seat for Kosofe Constituency 1 in 2015 and 2019.

With his strong determination, the setbacks of those years were not enough to deter him. On July 24,2021, Moyo was elected as the Executive Chairman of Kosofe Local Government on the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC).

It is not an exageration to say that Kosofe is fortunate to have a leader like Moyo at the helm of its affairs. His extensive experience, unwavering resolve, and collaborative approach position him perfectly to address the environmental challenges facing the state. With Wahab leading the charge, a brighter future for Lagos’ environment and waterways is within reach.

Having keyed into the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s Greater Lagos mantra, Moyo has brought a fresh start and vibrant ideas to governance in Kosofe. His background as a progressive is yielding positive results on the streets of Kosofe.

And like the eagle, Moyosore Adedoyin Ogunlewe has continued to soar as the Executive Chairman of Kosofe Local Government, excelling in all departments of public administration and continually redefining local government administration.

His performance in the last three years of selfless service has definitely placed him as one of the best performing local government chairmen in Nigeria. Drawing from his understanding of Governor Sanwo-Olu, he pulled the stirngs to apply some balm of Gilead to heal and soothe the pains of the people.

Some of the landmark successes recorded by the chairman in the last three years include the acquisition of state-of-the-art hiace buses to serve as a grassroots benefit and palliative. This, no doubt is an insightful move to alleviate the effects of the fuel subsidy removal mandated by the federal government.

The buses move across Oworonsoki, Ifako/Gbagada, Anthony/Mende/Maryland, and Ojota/Ogudu. From 7 to 9 in the morning, paving the way for progress and granting you the gift of effortless travel free of charge. Fear not about your return journey, for from 4 to 7 in the evening, these buses will whisk you back to your bus stop just as seamlessly. Embrace the journey, embrace the freedom it brings.

This transit system is more than just a mode of transportation; it is a vital lifeline for the local community. These buses as part of the Kosofe cares projects under Kosofe Concern Initiative represent dedication to the grassroots and serve as a promise that the well-being of the Kosofe people is top priority. Come join us on our journey towards a brighter, more connected future.

In the provision of much-needed infrastructure, Moyosore is head and shoulder above his peers.

The records
Construction of 16 road projects, namely
Ogundairo Street, (Oworonshoki Ward B)
Awanatu Street, (Oworonshoki Ward B)
Baale Close, (Oworonshoki Ward B)
Aran Orin Street Ifako (Ward C)
Julius Kadiri Street, (Ifako Ward C)
Adebayo Mokuolu Street, (Anthony Ward D)
Abioye Street, (Mende -Maryland Ward E)
AbayomiOdubela Street, (Ojota Ward F)
Araromi Street, (Ogudu Ward G)
Idowu Dada Street, (Ogudu Ward G)
Ajoke Ogunlewe Street (Ogudu Ward G)
Mudi -Lane street (Anthony ward D)
Alade Lawal Street (Anthony Ward D)
Prince Jide Adeniyi Street (Anthony Ward D)
Deji Odunuga Street (Anthony)
Adepitan Street Ogudu ( Ward G)
Abbi Street Mende( Ward E)
Atiba- Osborne Street Mende(Ward E)

Rehabilitation of roads
Adebowale Salami Street ( Mende ward E)
Sunmola Street ( Mende ward E)
GRADING OF ROADS
Massive grading of roads at Mechanic Village (Ogudu Ward G)
Alh. Amoo Street (ojota Ward F)

Completed drainage system

Awanatu Street, (Oworonshoki Ward B)
Aran Orin Street, (Ifako Ward C)
Adebayo Mokuolu Street, (Anthony Ward D)
Abioye Street, (Mende Ward E)
Abayomi Odubela Street, (Ojota Ward F)
Idowu Dada Street, (Ogudu Ward G)
Araromi Street, (Ogudu Ward G)

Ongoing five drainage construction
Musa Adewokun Street, (Ojota Ward F) left side and right side -On-going
Niyi Ogunleye Street, (Ojota Ward F) left side and right side -On-going
Epetedo Street, (Ogudu Ward G) left side – On-going.
Atiba- Osborne Street mende.( Ward E)

Culverts
Construction of Culvert at Festus Keyamo Street, Anthony Village. This administration did not relent in its effort to ensure that it touched every area of needs. Our construction works took off immediately, and we assumed office,
Construction of the newly Customary Court and Administrative Offices.

He has also recorded laudable successes with the general renovation of local government secretariat; construction of the perimeter fence at council secretariat to forestall encroachment; painting of all blocks of offices at the local government secretariat; construction of modern bio-digesters soak away; construction of scaffolding of water tank at the rear back of the Secretariat; installation of the security light at the council secretariat; re-roofing of damaged roof within the local government secretariat; construction of water fountain for the beautification of the local government secretariat; construction of NULGE administrative block, stores, and staff toilets and the purchase of TWO 500KVA transformer.

Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife, has eulogised his daughter, Princess Adeola Ogunwusi, on her 30th birthday, but reminded her to “bring a husband to daddy”.

The Ooni who took to his Instagram handle to celebrate his daughter prayed God continue to be with her in all her endeavours.

Recalling his words to her in decades, he said when she was 10 years old, he advised her about school and her future.

At 20, he urged her to understand the values of morals and well-being. And now that she’s 30, she should “bring husband to daddy”.

He wrote: “Princess Adeola, Aanuoluwapo, Atutunini, Bamdefe Ogunwusi, Omo Ojaja II. I am truly grateful for the fulfilling life you have lived. May God Almighty continue to be with you in all your endeavors. Amen!

“When you turned 10, your father would talk to you about school and your future. At 20, he encouraged you to listen and understand the importance of morals and well-being, even as you sought independence.

“Now that you are 30, you are a grown woman. Your father senses that you no longer wish to be advised as independence has finally set in.

“I talked 10 to you and I got your subtle independence behaviour in return, I talked 20 to you and still got your near obvious independence behaviour in return. Now I’m talking 30 to a grown woman, so go and bring husband to daddy o…

“With love from the throne of Oduduwa.”

A disabled Nigerian man, who has resided in the UK for 38 years, is facing the prospect of being forcibly removed from the country by the Home Office, the Guardian UK reports.

Anthony Olubunmi George, now 61 years old, arrived in the UK at the age of 24 back in 1986, from Nigeria.

Since then, he has remained in the UK and, according to the Guardian, has a clean record with no criminal convictions.

In 2019, he experienced two strokes that had a significant impact on his ability to speak and move.

According to George, he no longer has any immediate relatives residing in Nigeria.

He is said to have faced numerous episodes of homelessness and admitted that he has lost track of the countless friends who have sheltered him over the years.

George said, “I don’t know how many different sofas I’ve slept on – too many to count. I don’t have my life, living the way I’m living now. My health problems since I had my stroke are my biggest worry. All I’m asking for is some kindness from the Home Office.”

George has submitted multiple applications for leave to remain in the UK, all of which have been denied by the Home Office, with the most recent rejection occurring on May 7, 2024.

In 2005, his previous solicitors submitted a falsified entry stamp in his passport which has since been reported to the police and the legal regulatory bodies.

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According to George, he was completely unaware of the passport stamp until several years later, as he revealed to the Guardian.

According to his current lawyer, Naga Kandiah of MTC Solicitors, George’s difficulties can be attributed to his poor past legal representation.

In their latest rejection, officials from the Home Office stated that the situation was not deemed to be an exceptional circumstance.

Kandiah has filed an appeal challenging the most recent denial.

Kandiah said, “My client has been living in limbo for 38 years, with no family, has suffered two strokes and has no family left in Nigeria.

“His situation is not just because of Home Office policies but also because of poor representation by previous solicitors who failed to uphold professional integrity and ethical standards.”

A spokesperson for the Home Office told the Guardian that, “applications have to be considered on their merits in accordance with the immigration rules with the responsibility on applicants to demonstrate they meet these rules.

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The Guardian also covered the story of Nelson Shardey, a 74-year-old newsagent from Merseyside.

Shardey has been living in the UK since 1977 and was recently denied indefinite leave to remain by the Home Office, despite having spent the majority of his adult life in the country.