IBLCDA Demolishes Illegal Shanties Along Offin/Oreta Road, Reopens Blocked Drainage Channel

‎Our Reporter ‎-Three suspects arrested The authorities of Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (IBLCDA) have demolished illegal shanties erected along the Offin/Oreta Road corridor and arrested three suspects linked to the structures, as part of a coordinated environmental law enforcement exercise aimed at restoring drainage flow and improving public sanitation. ‎ ‎The operation was carried out on Friday, on the directive of the Executive Chairman, Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun, following reports that the makeshift structures had become centres for indiscriminate waste disposal and activities that obstructed drainage channels along the…

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One Year In Office: Aroyewun To Commemorate Anniversary As Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA Chairman With Smart School Foundation Laying

‎ Kunle Adelabu ‎ ‎Come July 27, 2026, when the Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun’s administration will be marking his first anniversary as the Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) with the laying of foundation for the proposed Smart School. ‎ ‎ ‎The school – Zumratul Primary School, Igbogbo, will be located on a portion of land excised from the large expanse of Zumratul Secondary School, Igbogbo, the project was initiated by the council boss, to make primary education accessible to large populations of children in and around Zumratul,…

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Mayor Ameen Apanisile Hosts Lagos Assembly’s House Committee On LG

‎‎Jare Olukotun ‎‎‎The Executive Chairman of Ikorodu North LCDA, Mayor Ameen Olawale Ibrahim Apanisile, on Thursday, received members of the Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Local Government Administration, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development on a statutory oversight visit.‎‎‎The committee led by Hon.Sanni Okanlawon, representing Kosofe Constituency, was received by the Chairman at the Ikorodu North LCDA secretariat.‎‎‎Speaking during the visit, the Chairman of the Committee, Hon.Sanni Okanlawon, representing Kosofe Constituency, said the exercise was aimed at strengthening collaboration with local governments, promoting efficient service delivery and ensuring the…

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Hon. Benson Begins Implementation Of “Light Up Imota LCDA” Initiative

‎‎Wale Jagun‎ ‎‎The Executive Chairman, Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele, during the week commenced the “Light Up Imota LCDA” Initiative, aimed at installing solar – powered street lights on major roads within the council and strategic communities.‎‎‎The exercise which commenced on Tuesday, with the installation of solar-powered street lights on the Lagos State Public Works Corporation (LSPWC) Road and the council secretariat premises, marked another significant milestone in his administration’s drive to improve public infrastructure and enhance the quality of life of residents.‎‎‎The project is…

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Ijede Chairman Launches Free Maternal, Newborn Healthcare Programme ‘Tunrayo Delivery Kit’ Initiative

Jare Olukotun ‎The Executive Chairman of Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo-Alogba, on Wednesday, officially launched a Free Maternal and Newborn Healthcare Programme and the “Tunrayo Delivery Kit” initiative at the Oke-Eletu Primary Healthcare Centre. ‎ ‎ ‎The launch follows the Chairman’s recent assessment visit to the facility on July 1, 2026. ‎ ‎This initiative is designed to ensure that every expectant mother in Ijede has access to quality, and professional maternal healthcare. ‎ ‎ ‎Addressing beneficiaries, healthcare workers, and community stakeholders at the launch, Hon. Motunrayo…

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Hon. Benson Charges Beneficiaries Of MSMEs Capacity Building Programme In Imota To Use Knowledge To Improve Businesses

Jare Olukotun The Executive Chairman Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele (BSA), has urged 1000 youths that successfully completed the 2 – Day Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Capacity Building Programme, to use knowledge acquired to start their own businesses and improve existing ones. Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele, while presenting certificates to participants, also reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, and sustainable economic development at the grassroots. Participants received their certificate at a ceremony held at the CDA Hall, Agudungbun, Imota, after…

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Ijede LCDA Chairman Hosts Strategic Partnership Meeting With Farmers

‎ Jare Olukotun ‎ ‎In her administration’s strategic steps towards advancing agriculture and to improve food distribution within Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo-Alogba, has hosted members of the Farmers Association of Nigeria (FAN), Ijede Branch. ‎ ‎She met with the farmers at her office at the Ijede LCDA Secretariat, Ijede on Wednesday. ‎ ‎ ‎Hon. Gbadebo-Alogba, welcoming the representatives of FAN, acknowledged the vital role and importance of farmers in the community and country as a whole. ‎ ‎ ‎She emphasised that her administration is focusing…

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Hon. Motuntayo Gbadebo – Alogba Engages Pregnant Women At Ijede PHC, Restates Commitment To Quality Healthcare

‎Wale Jagun ‎ ‎The Executive Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCD), Hon. Motuntayo Gbadebo -Alogba, on Wednesday, visited the Oke – Eletu Primary Health Centre to interact with expectant mothers and reassure them of her administration’s commitment to quality health care in Ijede. ‎ ‎ ‎During the visit, the council boss interacted with women on natal care to know the level of care that they are receiving and areas which they feel need improvements. ‎ ‎Addressing the women, the Council Chairman assured them of the council’s support and the…

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Sanitation: Igbogbo/Baiyeku Authorities Dislodge Traders On Drainage System, Reinstate Commitment To Clean, Healthy Environment

Kune Adelabu The Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has dislodged traders displaying their goods on the drainage system and warned that the council will not tolerate their return. The enforcement was carried out at the weekend during the monthly environmental exercise, specifically from Ojubode area through the Igbogbo market/park down to the Zumratul Islammiyah College junction, removing all the planks and wooden tables and counters. Hon. Dawuda Oshinlaja, the Honourable Supervisor for Environment, IBLCDA, who led the monitoring team represented the Executive Chairman, IBLCDA, Omo’ba Hammed Aroyewun, who was…

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Imota LCDA Holds June Edition Sanitation Exercise, Reinforces Commitment To Cleaner Environment

‎Wale Jagun ‎ ‎The Imota Local Council Development Area on Saturday, conducted its June monthly environmental sanitation exercise, reaffirming its commitment to promoting a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable environment for residents. ‎ ‎ ‎The exercise, held across strategic locations within the council area, demonstrated the administration’s continued emphasis on environmental cleanliness and public health. ‎ ‎The council team kicked off the exercise at the Imota Roundabout, where refuse heaps were cleared, debris removed, overgrown bushes trimmed and public spaces cleaned to enhance the aesthetic appeal and environmental condition of…

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