Emmanuel lkpeama
The Chairman of Ejigbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Aare Taoheed Adebayo Taiwo, has delivered on his promise to empower residents with a massive support programme, reassuring residents that the socio-economic development of the area will remain a top priority under his administration.
He stated this during the Renewed Hope/Idera Oluwade 2025 Mega Empowerment Programme held at the Council Secretariat, Ejigbo on Friday 31, October 2025 where 500 residents benefited from various empowerment initiatives.
The programme featured four categories, including Cash for Business Support, Start-Up Funds, and Business Tools Support. Items distributed to beneficiaries included chest freezers, generating sets, popcorn machines, grinding machines, hairdressing dryers, sewing machines,POS machines, Vulcanizing machines, barbing clippers,oven,Nikon cameras,cobbler machines,sharwama and grilling equipment all designed to support specific trades and enhance income generation.
In his address,the Executive Chairman,Aare Tahoeed Adebayo Taiwo stated that the Renewed Hope/Idera Oluwa de 2025 Mega Empowerment initiative is a bold declaration of his commitment to grassroots prosperity.
According to him the initiative is designed to cushion the impact of the fuel subsidy removal by the Federal Government on residents as over 400 residents across the six political wards would receive business tools and enterprise support,300 beneficiaries will be provided with chest freezers, generating sets, popcorn machines, grinding machines, hairdressing dryers, sewing machines,POS machines, Vulcanizing machines, barbing clippers,oven,Nikon cameras,cobbler machines,sharwama and grilling equipment all designed to support specific trades and enhance income generation.
Also,100 beneficiaries will receive N200,000 while 10 young entrepreneurs between ages 18 and 30 will receive N500,000 each.
He said,” from the onset of this administration,I made a solemn pledge that no residents would be left behind in the pursuit of economic independence. Today’s program is a practical demonstration of that promise. We are empowering market women, artisans, youths, widows,the elderly people with disabilities and emerging entrepreneurs with tools, capital and enterprise support purposely selected to uplift small scale business and stimulate local commerce”
Aare TAT went further to note that this initiative is firmly anchored on his SHIELD Agenda,his strategic development, blueprint focusing on security, healthcare, infrastructure renewal, education advancement, environmental sustainability, economic empowerment and digital integration in governance.
“Today, the economic empowerment pillar is fully activated in all six political wards, ensuring that our people are strategically positioned to thrive in a modern economy.”
He opined that the beneficiaries were carefully selected based on verified need, capacity for enterprise, and readiness to generate value, noting that his objective is to build a self reliant citizenry capable of contributing meaningfully to the economic growth of Ejigbo LCDA.
The Council helmsman acknowledge the visionary leadership of the President of the federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu whose Renewed Hope Agenda has continued to shape governance at all levels.
” My administration is committed to localizing this national agenda through impactful programs such as today’s initiative, demonstrating that when vision is matched with action, progress is inevitable”
” This renewed hope/Idera Oluwa de 2025 mega empowerment initiative is not only renewing hope but it is restoring dignity, revitalizing enterprise, and rebuilding trust in government through direct action that transforms life”he submitted.
He charged the beneficiaries to make productive use of these opportunities”What you receive here today is not merely support,it is an assignment to grow your businesses, create job, support others and contribute to our collective prosperity ”
In his remarks, the Lagos APC State Chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, commended the council for aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda and for prioritizing the welfare of residents.
He noted that the event was a fulfillment of promises made during the July 12th council election and urged residents to continue supporting the policies and programmes of the Chairman.
Pastor Ojelabi also encouraged residents to take advantage of the ongoing Permanent Voter Registration (PVC) exercise, emphasizing that their love for the President and the party would only be meaningful if they possessed their valid voter cards.
According to him, Ejigbo LCDA was the first to host the full party executive within 100 days in office, and urged the Chairman to sustain the impressive pace of development.
Speaking earlier, the Council Manager, Pastor Olusegun Ajaguna, said that the initiative was designed to empower residents to become self-reliant rather than perpetual dependants.
He added that one of the core priorities of the new administration is to enhance economic productivity among residents to ensure they enjoy the dividends of democracy.
“The Chairman’s plan is to make Ejigbo residents to be productive and for the residents to also benefit from the dividends of democracy” he said
Some of the beneficiaries who spoke with newsmen expressed their gratitude to the council boss.
Miss Maryam Babatunde said that she is grateful to God almighty for giving her the opportunity to benefit from the empowerment “I am grateful to God almighty for the opportunity to be able part of this blessings,I am also grateful to the Chairman for the cash grant as this would help me in my business especially in getting the tools needed for my business”
Daniel Godson(Photographer)” this means a lot to me as before now I was looking for an opportunity to enhance my skills in photography and today I am grateful to God almighty and to the Executive Chairman for this opportunity ”
Highlight of the event was the presentation of cash award to the beneficiaries and presentation of business items to the beneficiaries
Dignitaries present at the event included the Apc State Chairman, Pastor Ojelabi,GAC Member,Senator Ganiyu Olanrewaju Solomon; Lagos APC Vice Chairman, Mr. Moshood Mayegun.
Others are Hon Aboyade(Vice Chairman West),Hon Kehinde (Assistant Woman leader),Hon Seriki Muritala(Youths leader),SSA to Gov on Basic and Secondary Education,Hon Opeyemi Eniola,traditional rulers such as the Osolo of Isolo, Oba Isa Abiodun Olakunle Faronbi-Shekoni Mobadenle Arolagbade Alagbeji III, and His Royal Majesty, Oba Morufu Adisa Adekunle Ojoola, JP, the Ojon of Ejigbo and Ijan Land.
