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-Empowers members, traders with free POS Machines
The leadership of the Omo Ologo Team, a political support group under the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imota Local Council Development Area of Lagos State, at the weekend, announced the appointment of Comrade Folarin Adegboyega Awal as the new General-Coordinator of the political group, in a move aimed at strengthening grassroots mobilization, youth engagement, and economic empowerment within the council area.
The announcement was made during a well-attended general meeting held at the Omo Ologo Secretariat located in front of Bada Owoyele on Itunmaja Street, Imota, where members of the political support group gathered to reaffirm their commitment to community development and progressive leadership of the APC in Imota LCDA. The event also featured the official handing-over to a new leadership, and the distribution of free Point of Sale (POS) machines to members and small business operators.
Speaking at the gathering, the Special Adviser on Youth and Sports in Imota LCDA, Hon. Shofowora Olumide Adeleke, described the meeting as an avenue to further mobilize more members for the APC ahead of the 2027 General Elections, consolidate party unity, promote youth participation, and reposition the group for greater political and developmental relevance within the grassroots. He noted that the leadership transition reflected the group’s commitment to continuity, growth, and inclusiveness.
Hon. Shofowora further expressed confidence in the ability of Comrade Folarin to reposition the political support group for greater impact across Imota LCDA. According to him, “Comrade Folarin possesses the leadership capacity, grassroots experience, and commitment needed to move the Omo Ologo Team to a higher level. I am confident that under his leadership, the group will continue to grow stronger and contribute meaningfully to the progress and success of the APC in Imota LCDA”.
Also addressing members at the event, an APC Apex Leader in Ikorodu Division, Rev. (Dr.) Col. Bolaji Titilayo Onafowakan, commended the Omo Ologo Team for combining leadership development with economic empowerment, describing the initiative as a commendable example of grassroots-driven support for local enterprise growth. He urged members to remain united, disciplined, and committed to initiatives that would promote peace, development, and sustainable progress within the community.
In his remarks, the APC Ward C Chairman, Hon. Adetunji Henry Sonaike, congratulated the newly appointed coordinator and encouraged him to justify the confidence reposed in him by members of the political group. He emphasized the importance of teamwork, loyalty, and consistent engagement with the people at the grassroots, noting that the success of the APC in the area depends largely on effective mobilization and inclusive leadership.
In his acceptance speech, Comrade Folarin Adegboyega Awal appreciated the leadership and members of the Omo Ologo Team for the confidence reposed in him, promising to lead with transparency, inclusiveness, and a strong sense of responsibility. He assured members that his administration would prioritize empowerment initiatives, youth development programmes, and the strengthening of the team’s structure across all communities in Imota LCDA.
As part of activities marking the occasion, one hundred members emerged as beneficiaries of the free POS machine empowerment programme aimed at supporting businesses and encouraging financial inclusion within the local economy. According to the organisers, the initiative was designed to assist small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs), create employment opportunities, and reduce financial barriers for traders and entrepreneurs in the area.
Beneficiaries of the empowerment scheme expressed gratitude to the Omo Ologo Team for the gesture, noting that the POS machines would help improve their daily business operations, increase income generation, and expand access to electronic financial services in underserved communities. Many described the initiative as a practical intervention capable of positively impacting livelihoods.
The event concluded with renewed calls for unity, cooperation, and sustained participation in developmental activities within Imota LCDA, as members pledged continued support for initiatives that promote economic growth, social welfare, and inclusive development across the council area.
