Jare Olukotun & Mariam Akinloye
-Promises more fruitful, impactful session
Hon. Jessica Enitan Oba, has been re – elected as the Council Leader, Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area (LCDA), after she was unanimously voted the leader of the legislative council by the newly inaugurated Councillors.
The Council Leader who is representing Ward A (Ipakodo), pledged to lead the House to deliver more fruitful and impactful governance to the constituents.
She was first elected councillor in 2019 and emerged as the First Female Council Leader to preside over the 5th Legislative House between 2019 and 2025. With her re – emergence, Hon. Oba, will preside over the 6th Council Session which was proclaimed on Tuesday by the Executive Chairman, Ikorodu West LCDA, Hon. Sulaimon Kazeem Olanrewaju.
Hon. Batife Daisi E, the Councillor representing Ward B (Majidun) also retained the Deputy Leader position which he occupied in the last session, while Hon. Ganiu Odunayo Anifowoshe (Councilor Ward C) is the Majority Leader, Hon. Abimbola Taiwo Owomilowomi (Councillor Ward E) emerged as the Chief Whip and Hon. Dare Okuyelu (Councillor Ward D) is the Deputy Chief Whip.
The re – elected Council Leader, Hon. Jessica Oba, speaking with THE IMPACT after presiding over the first sitting of the 6th Legislative Session thanked God for the opportunity given to her again, while stating that she learnt a great deal from the challenges of the previous session.
“I give God Almighty the glory. The appreciation goes to Him for making today a reality and ensuring my second tenure in the council as the Council Leader and it’s been a journey of a lot of learning; a lot of happiness; lot of trials and all those times made me stronger and today, again, we are starting another journey of another four years.
We are hopeful that it’s going to be more fruitful. We are hopeful that it’s going to be more impactful. We are hopeful that we will connect more to the people and the people will be proud of the decision they made on the 12th of July by voting us into office,” she said.
She also assured that the House under her leadership will cooperate with the executive and ensure that members of the House have government presence in their wards.
“We promise the dividends of democracy during our campaign and to the best of our ability, I myself and my other colleagues are going to make sure that we deliver all our campaign promises within the best of our ability, and according to the resources that are available to the local government.
We will work in good cooperation with the executive arm headed by the chairman, Honourable Sulaimon Kazeem Olarenwaju. We are going to give him our full support. We are going to lobby the executive arm to bring projects to our various communities according to our needs. So, our people should be hopeful,” she assured.
Hon. Sulaimon Olanrewaju, who was also inaugurated two days ago for another term by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo -Olu, described the proclamation of the House as the beginning of a new journey for good and inclusive governance.
“Today represents the beauty and strength of democracy at the grassroots — the level of governance that is closest to the people. It marks the beginning of a new chapter in our collective journey towards a better, more inclusive, and more progressive Ikorodu West.
While congratulating the new Councillors, he also charged them to see their election as a clarion call to serve and deliver good governance to the people.
He assured the local legislators that his administration will work in cooperation with them to ensure that good governance is delivered.
“Let me start by congratulating all the newly sworn-in Honourable Councillors on your well-deserved electoral victories. You are not just representatives of your wards — you are now custodians of public trust. You have been chosen by the people to be their voice, their bridge to government, and their defenders of community interest.
This is not a call to comfort — it is a call to service. A call to sacrifice. A call to integrity. A call to put people over politics, and development above division.
As the Executive Chairman, I want to assure you of my administration’s full commitment to working hand-in-hand with this new legislative arm. The synergy between the executive and legislature is critical to delivering impactful governance. Our vision for Ikorodu West — one of infrastructure renewal, economic empowerment, quality education, security, youth development, and healthcare access — cannot be achieved in isolation.
Let us remember: the expectations of our people are high. And rightly so. We must not let them down. They are not interested in party politics or political differences — they want results, they want progress, they want responsive governance.
We must work together, with mutual respect, openness, and a shared desire to leave Ikorodu West better than we met it.”
Guests at the inauguration of the House include Hon. Segun Aluko, Vice Chairman, Ikorodu West LCDA, Hon. Babawale Alogba, Vice Chairman, Ikorodu LG, Hon. Niyi Banjoko, former Chairman, Ikorodu West LCDA, Hon. Jumoke Ademehin, former Chairman, Ikorodu West LCDA, Princess Oyefusi, former Sole Administrator, Ikorodu West LCDA, Alhaj Adio Saka, APC Leader, Otunba Bayo Lawson, Chairman, APC Ikorodu West LCDA.
