Category: Community News

Emmanuel lkpeama 

The Executive Chairman of Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye LCDA, Hon. Seyi Lawal Jakande, has commissioned several community projects, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to improving the lives of residents.

The commissioned projects include roads, a football arena, and other infrastructure developments aimed at enhancing the quality of life in the local government area.

In his keynote speech, Jakande emphasized the administration’s focus on healthcare, education, infrastructure, youth development, and community welfare.

He highlighted notable achievements, including a free medical outreach, provision of free eye medical care, and support for education through initiatives like the pre-GCE qualifying exams and tech boot camps.

“This occasion serves as a symbol of our collective vision and commitment. It is a testament to accountability, partnership, and tangible progress. Over the past few months,our mission has been resolute: to offer practical solutions to the urgent needs of our community. We have dedicated ourselves to enhancing healthcare, education, infrastructure, youth development, and community welfare.”

“Our development trajectory continues to align with our HEWA Agenda, and we are proud of our modest achievements. In the health sector, we constructed a primary healthcare center at Kayode, procured a fully-equipped ambulance for emergencies, and organized a free medical outreach in partnership with Eko Club Atlanta, serving over 1,000 residents. Currently, we are providing free eye medical care with glasses and medications to nearly 1,000 residents in partnership with the Precious sight foundation UK.”

“In education, we conducted pre-GCE qualifying exams for 1,000 students and provided GCE forms and registration for 250 indigent students. Our summer tech boot camp has equipped 60 young minds with essential digital skills, and our “Back to School, Back to Pocket” initiative has provided free school bags, complete exercise books, and stationery to pupils in all primary schools. ”

“Furthermore, we have improved the free school ride program, sponsored a spelling bee competition, and launched the “One Day Chairman” program to enhance civic engagement among our youth. Additionally, the tertiary indigent students are not left behind, we are giving out  bursary awards to 250 tertiary students who have shown a good performance and dedication in their academic pursuit.”he said

The Chairman went further to outlined some ongoing projects, such as road and drainage reconstruction, installation of solar-powered lights and CCTV cameras, and empowerment programs for youths and women.

“In works and infrastructure, we constructed and rehabilitated boreholes across all wards to ensure access to clean water. Road and drainage reconstruction is in progress at Akala, Adedoja, Igbarere, Ashaoku, Damengoro to Shokunbi, Industrial crescent, Oladipo Shonde, and Ade Akinsanya Streets.”

“Our installation of solar-powered lights and CCTV cameras enhances security, while a brand-new generator we procured ensures uninterrupted council operations. Our solar charging stations have empowered youths as kiosk administrators as well as providing reliable power access to residents”Jakande stated.

Speaking on the constructed modern 5 A-side football pitch, Jakande said,”For youth and sports development, we constructed a modern 5-A-side football field to provide a safe environment for recreation and talent development.”

“We have successfully completed the Chairman’s Cup, engaging 50 teams and 800 players across five categories. We hosted the inaugural SJ Football Competition in celebration of Nigeria’s independence on the 1st October and we sponsored the DFA Women’s League to support gender balance and we have included people with disabilities in our annual sports fiesta.”

He further disclosed the formation of a joint security task force comprising police divisions, the OTEC team, vigilantes and hunters to tackle crime in the area.

In agriculture and community development, the chairman said the council sustained its discounted agricultural produce scheme and sponsored World Food Day 2025. He also noted that the council supported Isese Day celebrations as part of efforts to promote cultural heritage and peaceful coexistence.

Jakande emphasized the importance of community involvement in sustaining the projects and expressed gratitude to stakeholders and residents for their support.

Community leaders and Political stakeholders present at the occasion praised Hon Jakande continuity-driven governance, likening it to his late father’s legacy of swift service delivery.

Among those who spoke include the immediate Past Executive Chairman,Hon Ajala  Rasak,Hon Lekan Fatodu(DG  Lagos State sports commission),Hon Cornelius Ojelabi ably represented by the State Secretary who led 18 members of the State Exco to the occasion,LGA Party Chairman;Mr Tumkaz;NYCN State Coordinator,Engr Adigun;Prince Abiodun Ogunleye; Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Basorun (GAC Member); Oba Fatai Aileru (Olu of Mushinland) among others.

Speaking with newsmen, the immediate Past Executive Chairman,Hon Ajala Rasak stated that the modest achievements recorded by Hon Jakande’s administration is a welcome development that gladdens his heart and that of the youths that constitutes 55% of the local government.

” I well pleased with the purpose leadership, passion and commitment to governance that Hon Jakande has demonstrated within his first 100 days in office and given the support and role he played when he was my Voice Chairman and now that he is at the helm of affairs,he has done excellently well.”he said.

He went further to assure the residents of more developmental projects in the coming year “Today we are celebrating modest achievements,by this time next year,we shall be celebrating giants stride through the execution of various elephants projects that would spread across the 9 political wards in Odi-Olowo Ojuwoye LCDA ”

The Director General, Lagos State Sports Commission,Hon Lekan Fatodu applauded the Executive Chairman for doing an exceptional and great developmental projects that are rooted and potentially profitable and rewarding for the community especially the youths.

Fatodu said “When we have a community that is peaceful and united,we must understand that their is a role that sports is playing to direct wrong ideology into the right ideology so as to shape talents in such a way that it can turn to socio economic benefits not to individuals who are involved in sports but to the community in general ”

“We have seen young people who would have gone into the wrong place but because of the sports infrastructure being provided by the local government and leadership by Hon Seyi Jakande,we have come to realize that talents is identified, nurtured, repositioned for greater things,so the Sports Commission is a saying a big thank you to Hon Jakande for keeping the feat and also we encourage him to more in this trajectory.”

Lending his voice,the Lagos State Coordinator National Youth Council of Nigeria,Engr Adigun Olalekan Ibrahim said that the commissioning of the sports complex is a tactical demonstration, purpose empowerment of engaging young people of Odi-Olowo Ojuwoye LCDA.

Adigun who is also the Chairman of all Chairmen National Youth Council of Nigeria said,”one of the fastest making economic machine in the country is sports and football is something that drives the youth and what the Chairman has done is to build the stadium for the greater youths of young people people in Odi-Olowo Ojuwoye so that together we can build, create and develop youths to be like the Osimhen,Jay Jay Okocha,Iheanacho and the likes and because the Chairman believes in the strength and energy of young people,it must be converted into a purposeful engagement and empowerment for them.”

He went further to commend the Chairman for building the sports edifice within his six months into office, organized ICT trainings to over 500 youths, organized the sports fiesta that accommodated over 10,000 youths and scholarships bursary to university students in Odi-Olowo Ojuwoye LCDA.

The State Secretary of All Progressive Congress, Lagos State,Dr Adeola Jokomba who led 18 members of the State Exco to the event representing the State Chairman,Hon Cornelius Ojelabi thanked the Chairman for not putting the party into shame as he has made the party and the good people of Odi-Olowo Ojuwoye LCDA proud.

He went further to sensitize the residents of Odi-Olowo Ojuwoye LCDA on the importance of securing their permanent voters card PVCs, while appealing to the people to continually support the Chairman,Hon Jakande,Mr Babajide Sanwo Olu, Executive Governor of Lagos State and the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu so that more dividends of democracy would be greatly seen in the local government.

Earlier, the Head of Department for Works and infrastructure noted that the projects are not just structures but game changers for the community, thereby boosting connectivity service and quality of life.

He commended the Chairman for putting up such edifice, praying that God will continually grant him more wisdom to pilot the affairs of Odi-Olowo Ojuwoye LCDA, while urging the residents of Odi-Olowo Ojuwoye to always pray for the administration.

Highlight of the event was the commissioning of the sports complex, assisted by the former chairman,Hon Ajala,his mom (former wife of the Executive Governor) Mrs Jakande and Prince Abiodun Ogunleye; Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Basorun (GAC Member).

Dignitaries in attendance included Prince Abiodun Ogunleye; Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Basorun (GAC Member); Oba Fatai Aileru (Olu of Mushinland); Dr. Adeola Jokomba, Secretary to the Lagos APC party who led 18 members of the state Exco to represent the state party chairman Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi; Hon. Kehinde Ajinni; MHR Hon. Deji Jakande; Hon. Nurain Akinsanya; Dr Mrs. Ayoola (Special Adviser to Lagos State Governor); Hon. Lekan Fatodu; Mrs. Beatrice Tugbobo; Apostle Odele “Pawpaw”; and the LGA Party Chairman, Mr Tunkaz,Ex Footballers among others.

The pitch hosted the grand finale of the Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye Sports Fiesta Season 4, where Odi-Olowo FC defeated Alakara FC 4–2 to claim the trophy for the third consecutive time.

 

 

 

 

 

Emmanuel lkpeama

The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), has presented the Year 2026 Appropriation Bill, themed “Budget of Better Days 1.0,” to the Ikeja Legislative Council.

The budget,totaling ₦13,923,882,601.48, focuses on people-centered development and fiscal discipline.

Presenting the budget, Comrade AKOD explained that the 2026 budget proposal is the outcome of broad consultations, including community stakeholders’ engagement and a budget retreat, aimed at ensuring inclusiveness, transparency, and alignment with the developmental needs of the people of Ikeja.

He disclosed that the total budget size for the 2026 fiscal year is ₦13,923,882,601.48.

According to him, Recurrent Expenditure stands at ₦7,350,523,690.96, representing 52.8% of the budget, and is targeted at effective administration, personnel welfare, and seamless service delivery.

While Capital Expenditure is projected at ₦6,573,358,910.52, accounting for 47.2%, and is designed to drive visible and sustainable development across the Local Government.

AKOD went further to outline the sectoral distribution of the capital expenditure, stating that 26.8% is allocated to Works and Infrastructure, 7.09% to Education, 4.08% to Environment, 4.80% to Health, while 5.03% is earmarked for other human capital development sectors, including youth empowerment, women development, and social welfare programmes.

He emphasized that the Budget of Better Days 1.0 is people-focused and development-driven, assuring that his administration remains committed to fiscal discipline, accountability, and value-for-money in the execution of all projects and programmes.

Responding,the Councillors, led by the Leader of the House, Hon. Ogunseye Rasheed Adisa, commended the Chairman for the clarity and people-oriented nature of the budget and pledged to fast-track the vetting and approval process in the interest of the people of Ikeja Local Government.

Present at the budget presentation were the Vice Chairman, Hon. Abisola Omisore; the Management Staff led by the Council Manager, Mrs. Juliana Taiwo Odubeko; the Head of Department, Budget, Dr. Anita Yemisi Razak.

Others are Heads of Departments and Units of the Local Government; as well as party leaders and members of the Ikeja LGA Executive Committee led by the LGA Chairman, Alhaji Adekunle Dally-Adeokun, and his Vice Chairman, Prince Oluranti Olufon.

Also in attendance were APC Apex Leaders, including Chief Funso Ologunde, Apostle Olowoporoku, and a host of other respected party leaders. The event was further graced by the presence of the Lagos State APC Assistant Legal Adviser, Barrister Ladigbolu.

Investigator news reports that the presentation shared commitment of unity to delivering good governance and sustainable development for the benefit of all residents of Ikeja.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Emmanuel lkpeama 

The Executive Chairman of Ejigbo LCDA, Lagos State,Aare Taoheed Adebayo Taiwo on Monday 15, December 2025, formally presented the Year 2026 Appropriation Bill of ₦12,905,971,987.45 to the 6th Legislative Council at the Ejigbo LCDA Legislative Chamber, Lagos.

The proposed budget, aptly tagged “Budget of Renewed Hope and Accountability is aimed at consolidating development gains while repositioning the local government for sustainable growth and improved service delivery.

The presentation was made before the House, ably led by the Leader of the Legislative Council, Hon. Oluwaseyi Shobande, in the presence of other honourable members, top management staff, and political stakeholders in the local government.

In his address,Aare TAT expressed profound appreciation to the Legislative Arm for its consistent support and cooperation since the inception of his administration, noting that such synergy remains critical to democratic governance.

Presenting the budget, the Executive Chairman stated that the 2026 fiscal year represents a consolidation and advancement phase, designed to deepen service delivery, strengthen institutions, and ensure prudent management of public resources in line with best practices in public finance.

According to him, the budget framework is strategically aligned with the administration’s SHIELD Agenda, which prioritises Security, Healthcare, Infrastructure, Education and Youth Development, Environmental Sustainability, Local Economic Empowerment, and Digital Governance as the pillars for sustainable growth and inclusive development in Ejigbo LCDA.

Aare TAT went further to state that the budget underscores his resolve to translate policies into measurable outcomes, strengthen institutions and deepen transparency and accountability in the management of public resources.

Presenting the financial details,Aare TAT stated that the total proposed budget for 2026 stands at ₦12,905,971,987.45 comprising ₦6,061,814,528.09 for recurrent expenditure and ₦6,844,157,459.36 for capital expenditure.

He noted that significant attention has been given to security and public safety, with planned investments in solar-powered street lighting to deter crime and improve night time safety, strengthen community-based intelligence structures, peace-building mechanisms, and enhanced collaboration with security agencies and invest in rapid response system so as to guarantee a safer environment for residents and businesses.

The Council boss assured residents that his administration’s SHIELD agenda would be implemented more vigorously as he disclosed that his administration would place strong emphasis on the rehabilitation and equipping of Primary Health Centres, deploy modern diagnostic technologies so as to improve accuracy and efficiency, guaranteed access to essential drugs, expansion of maternal and child health programmes, community immunisation drives, and free antenatal and postnatal services for vulnerable residents.

“These interventions will improve life expectancy, reduce preventable deaths, and enhance productivity.”he said.

Highlighting achievements recorded within the short period of his administration, Aare Taiwo opined that environmental management and education remains a core priority, with planned interventions in waste evacuation, desilting of drains, erosion control, sanitation campaigns, and greening and beautification projects aimed at promoting a healthier and more resilient Ejigbo, while reaffirming his administration’s commitment to human capital development, with provisions for school renovation, free examination preparatory programmes, vocational and technical skills training, ICT partnerships, and structured youth empowerment and innovation initiatives, noting that his objective is to nurture globally competitive, digitally fluent and socially responsible youths.

The proposed capital programme also focuses on infrastructural modernisation, including the construction and rehabilitation of roads, drainage expansion and flood-control measures, extension of public lighting, renovation of public schools, and the upgrade of community and civic facilities across the LCDA.

The council boss also highlighted local economic development and empowerment, revealing plans for soft grants and micro-support schemes for traders and artisans, strengthening of market infrastructure, support for small and medium enterprises, and improved digital revenue systems to boost Internally Generated Revenue without placing additional burden on residents.

Emphasising transparency and efficiency, he stated that the administration would continue to expand digital governance initiatives, including automated revenue collection, digital service platforms, enhanced institutional communication, and increased citizen participation in governance.

The chairman assured the market leaders,religious leaders, CDA executives, and residents that all sectors of their requests would be addressed, while calling on members of the Legislative Council to give the bill timely and patriotic consideration.

Responding,Hon Oluwaseyi Shobande, legislative leader, assured that they would promptly review and start implementing the budget.

He commended the chairman for the early presentation of the budget to the house.

Earlier, before the presentation,a minute silence was observed to honor one the administrative staff who passed away after a brief illness.

Highlight of the event was the presentation of the budget to the leader of the 6th Legislative Council.

In attendance at the event include the Vice Chairman, Hon Ambibola Nicholas Ike,APC LGA Chairman, Alhaji Kasumu, security agencies of the Nigeria Police, Civil defense, Neighborhood Security Watch, immigration and DSS

Others are executives of CDC led by Prince Jelili, religious leaders, market leaders,NYCN, APC ward and local government executives and Councilors from Isolo LCDA .