In a remarkable show of generousity during the 2025 Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, Hon. Ekundayo Yacoob Alebiosu, the Lagos State Commissioner for Waterfront and Infrastructure Development, has extended cash gifts to members of the media, including journalists and media houses under the Kosofe Community Media. The initiative, aimed at fostering unity and appreciating the media’s role in promoting Lagos State’s development, has been widely praised.

Sources close to the commissioner’s office confirmed that Hon. Alebiosu, personally spearheaded the distribution of cash prizes to media practitioners across Lagos, with a special focus on including members of the Kosofe Community Media. This gesture recognizes the vital contributions of local media outlets in Kosofe and beyond in amplifying the state’s achievements, particularly in waterfront infrastructure and community development projects.

The cash gifts, presented as part of the Eid-el-Kabir festivities, reflect the spirit of generosity and communal harmony central to the Muslim holiday. While specific details about the amounts and individual recipients remain confidential, the inclusion of Kosofe Community Media underscores Hon. Alebiosu’s commitment to engaging grassroots media in the state’s progress.

Hon. Alebiosu’s cash gift initiative, particularly its inclusion of Kosofe Community Media, has added a special touch to the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, highlighting the state’s dedication to inclusive community engagement and collaboration with local media.