By Onadeko, Damilola Edward,ACArb.
As Ejigbo Local Council Development Area steps decisively into the unfolding chapter of 2026, it does so not merely at the advent of another fiscal cycle, but at the threshold of a profound and epochal transformation.
2026 is a year pregnant with promise, a crucible in which aspiration, strategy, and unwavering determination converge, shaping a new narrative of progress for every resident.
Ejigbo is poised not simply to grow, but to metamorphose, shedding the vestiges of stagnation and embracing a renaissance of enduring significance.
At the helm of this ambitious trajectory stands Aare Taoheed Adebayo Taiwo (TAT), the Executive Chairman of Ejigbo Local Council Development Area, whom I have fittingly christened ‘Mr. Development’.
Under his stewardship, Ejigbo LCDA occupies a historic inflection point, a moment where audacity is meeting meticulous execution, where visionary ambition is grounded in pragmatic, actionable policies.
Here, every administrative decision, every naira judiciously allocated, and every initiative undertaken becomes a living testament to accountability, strategic foresight, and the tangible impact of responsive governance.
The proposed budget of ₦12,905,971,987.45 is far more than an accounting exercise; it is a codex of aspiration, a manifesto of transparency, and a meticulous blueprint for transformational development.
Of this, ₦6.84 billion is earmarked for capital expenditure, signaling a resolute commitment to revitalizing the infrastructural sinews of the community.
Roads will stretch forth like arterial veins, facilitating commerce, fostering connectivity, and knitting the social fabric tighter.
Educational institutions will flourish as bastions of enlightenment, equipping young minds with the intellectual rigor and practical skills required to navigate an increasingly complex world.
Community halls and civic centers will thrum with engagement, dialogue, and culture, becoming the beating heart of collective life.
Health facilities, elevated beyond mere functionality, will embody excellence, accessibility, and compassionate care, ensuring that every citizen, from the youngest child to the eldest elder, receives the dignity of quality healthcare.
Public spaces, long dormant, will awaken into vibrant arenas of communal interaction, reflecting a citizenry reenergized by leadership that listens, responds, and acts decisively.
Each project, each initiative, is a concrete manifestation of TAT’s unwavering commitment to translating latent potential into measurable, transformative reality.
Equally pivotal is the allocation of ₦6.06 billion for recurrent expenditure, ensuring that the machinery of governance operates with precision, continuity, and resilience.
The efficiency of civil service, the rigor of administrative protocols, and the transparency of fiscal management constitute the bedrock upon which transformative initiatives may flourish.
Governance under TAT is not an abstract ideal; it is a living, observable reality. Residents will witness the seamless integration of strategy and action in real time, as public services are delivered with timeliness, and municipal administration responds with alacrity to the needs of the populace.
Ejigbo is set to emerge as a paragon of accountable, results-driven governance, a model municipality where strategy, execution, and civic engagement intersect.
What distinguishes TAT’s leadership is not merely administrative acumen, but its profound humanistic resonance.
He walks among the people, listens with discernment, and measures success not in numbers alone, but in the empowerment of communities and the realization of individual potential.
Under his stewardship, development is not reducible to concrete, steel, or asphalt; it is hope made tangible, opportunity rendered visible, and potential unlocked in every resident.
Through this approach, Ejigbo is poised to experience a renaissance that elevates not only infrastructure, but also the spirit, dignity, and aspirations of its inhabitants.
I had the distinct privilege of reconnecting with several of my childhood friends, companions with whom I attended both primary and post-primary schools in Ejigbo.
Some have since journeyed abroad, yet in heartfelt exchanges, they unanimously affirmed that TAT is eminently fit and proper for the responsibilities entrusted to his office.
Their testimonies, steeped in lived experience and recollections of our formative years, reinforce the enduring confidence the citizenry places in his leadership. In their words, one discerns not mere admiration, but an authentic, collective conviction that Ejigbo’s ascent under TAT is both inevitable and justly deserved.
The Brand-Forward Renaissance is not a mere slogan; it is a jurisprudential philosophy, a careful balance of audacious vision and fiscal prudence, where every naira expended becomes a keystone in the architecture of communal prosperity.
Ejigbo’s ascent is neither serendipitous nor abstract; it is meticulously engineered, strategically executed, and unapologetically visionary.
Residents will not merely witness change in 2026, they will inhale it, embody it, and radiate it, as every street, school, and public facility becomes a living emblem of purpose-driven leadership.
Education will emerge as a beacon of enlightenment, equipping students with the intellectual agility and vocational proficiency necessary to thrive in a competitive, globalized environment.
Health facilities will embody a standard of care that transcends the ordinary, they will reflect excellence, accessibility, and compassion, ensuring that the intrinsic dignity of every citizen is preserved.
Civic life will flourish as parks, community halls, and public squares pulse with vibrancy, engagement, and culture, transforming Ejigbo into a municipality that celebrates not only infrastructural advancement, but also the resilience, dynamism, and spirit of its people.
Under TAT’s visionary stewardship, Ejigbo is not merely progressing, it is soaring.
The Brand-Forward Renaissance ensures that the ordinary becomes extraordinary, and that the promise of tomorrow is constructed today with precision, passion, and profound purpose.
In 2026, Ejigbo will stand as a living testament to judicious, foresighted leadership, where every road, school, and public facility narrates a story of accountability, foresight, and transformative impact.
In the air hangs something above the common standard of development: a renaissance in motion, a city reimagined, and a community empowered to thrive in ways both tangible and transcendent.
“#ejigborising”#IderaOluwaDe” “#EjigboRenaissance”
Onadeko is a Legal Scholar, Astute Politician, Poet, Dispute Resolution Specialist and Activist
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