Lekki People Magazine Honours Otufesojoye of Irete with Community Development Icon of the Decade Award

 

Nigeria's leading community media, Lekki People Magazine has  conferred The Community Development Icon of the Decade Award on the Otufesojoye of Irete-Ijebu, HRH AbdulGaniyu Olusegun Awokoya Yesufu, at its Decade Impact Awards, marking the magazine’s 10th year anniversary.

The honour recognizes Kabiyesi’s outstanding leadership and measurable impact on grassroots development in Irete-Ijebu. 

Under his reign, the community has witnessed renewed advocacy for education and healthcare, strengthened peace and conflict-resolution mechanisms, support for artisans and small businesses, and sustained engagement with government and private stakeholders to attract infrastructure and social amenities.

Otufesojoye of Irete HRH Abdulganiy Olusegun Awokoya receives the award flanked by Iyalode of Irete, Alhaja Idiat Tope, and the taiyese of Irete, Alhaji Yahyah Taiyese

Diaspora Innovation Institute Set To host the Diaspora Champions Award 2026:

 

Prince Akinwale Ojomo, Chief Engagement Officer , Diaspora innovation institute presents a copy of the Diaspora Champions Edition of Lekki People Magazine to a Diapora Champion Awardee, former ADB President, akinwunmi Adesina

The Diaspora Innovation Institute—a global think-tank focused on migration, diaspora engagement, innovation, and development—is set to host the Diaspora Champions Award in 2026. Building on past editions of the award that have celebrated outstanding contributions by members of the African diaspora and diaspora-focused organisations, this prestigious event recognises individuals and institutions whose work has advanced innovation, leadership, community impact, and global collaboration across sectors such as business, education, technology, arts, and public service. The Awards provide a platform to honour excellence, foster networking, and amplify the positive influence of diaspora champions worldwide, aligning with the Institute’s mission to strengthen diaspora connections and catalyse sustainable development outcomes. 

Speaking on the upcoming event, Prince Roy Akinwale Ojomo, Chief Engagement Officer of the Diaspora Innovation Institute, emphasised the importance of celebrating diaspora achievements: “The Diaspora Champions Award is more than a recognition — it is a platform to affirm the global influence of our diaspora innovators, to inspire new generations, and to strengthen connections that drive transformative impact across continents.” Prince Ojomo has long championed diaspora engagement as a catalyst for development, leveraging the Institute’s global network to promote collaboration, entrepreneurship, and knowledge exchange

Download a copy of the Diaspora Champion Edition here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ma34nMPqIXPPHmP9ggrGdPoLHsbvjTB2/view?usp=drivesdk

Esther Etiyemonu: The Day Lagos Was Led by a Child

     Gov Esther Etiyemonu been welcome by the Lagos State commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun (Lekki People)

For one unforgettable day in Alausa, leadership wore a school uniform.

Miss Esther Etiyemonu, winner of the 21st Lagos State Spelling Bee, stepped into history as Lagos’ One-Day Governor, leading a cabinet made up of some of the state’s brightest young minds. From the moment she arrived at the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, it was clear this was more than a ceremonial visit—it was a powerful glimpse into the future of governance.

Poised and attentive, Esther listened as the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, guided her and her team through the inner workings of government—how policies are shaped, institutions strengthened, and young lives transformed through education. She asked thoughtful questions, took notes, and carried herself with the confidence of a leader in the making.

By her side were fellow winners: Miss Dorcas Awoyemi, the One-Day Deputy Governor, Miss Jumai Salami, the One-Day Secretary to the State Government, and other cabinet members who had only recently stood on a spelling stage, yet now walked the corridors of power with purpose.