Category: Council Report

Jare Olukotun The Lagos State Government has urged council heads to focus on measurable performance indicators and adopt innovative, people-centered strategies to meet community needs. The call was made through the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and the Office of Rural Development at a three-day onboarding programme for newly elected Local Government (LG) and Local Council Development Area (LCDA) Chairmen and Vice Chairmen from August 7 to 9, 2025, at the Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja. Dr. Nurudeen Yekinni Agbaje, Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Rural Development, revealed…

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Kunle Adelabu -As Hon. Shotomiwa Leads 7th Ikorodu LG Legislative Council The Executive Chairman, Ikorodu Local Government, Prince Adedayo Ladega has stated that his new administration has attracted projects from two federal agencies within a week of resumption into the office. Prince Ladega made the revelation at the proclamation/inauguration of the 7th Ikorodu LG Legislative Council, when the former Majority Leader of the 6th Council, Hon. Wasiu Babatunde Shotomiwa (Papy), Councillor representing Ward D, emerged the Council Leader. Other Principal Officers that emerged were Hon. Mutiat Fatuga, Deputy Leader, Hon.…

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Mariam Akinloye Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), the Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), has expressed his sympathy to many residents whose homes and areas were affected by the flash flood caused by the torrential rain on Monday. The rainfall, which started Sunday night in many parts of Ikorodu and Lagos, flooded many houses and road, thereby, leaving many commuters stranded. Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA is one of the areas that is badly affected, and this has made the council boss to go out to assess the situation early in…

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Kunle Adelabu -Says efforts ongoing to address challenges The authorities of Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), have blamed blockade of waterways and lack of drainage infrastructure for the cause of flash floods being experienced in some parts of the council due to heavy rainfall in several parts of Ikorodu. The rainfall started on Sunday night and only subsided this morning. The council in a statement by its Public Affairs Unit, listed Igbe Kapo, Igbe Oloja, Oko Ope (Oke Eletu), Oke Oyinbo, Igbopa, ⁠Igbe-Ogunro and Ijede Junction as areas affected…

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Kunle Adelabu The Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA) has asked residents of Igbogbo especially those residing at Agbalumo, Oreyo axis of the community to remain calm over the fuel spill caused by infiltration of a petrol tank located within the area due to heavy downpour experienced since last night. According to the office of the Chairman, the infiltration of the tank caused it to overflow and spill on the ground. Aroyewun who quickly responded to the emergency call earlier in the morning,…

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Kunle Adelabu -Initiatives part of my prosperity, empowerment agenda – Prince Ladega, Chairman The new Chairman of Ikorodu Local Government, Prince Adedayo Ladega has started executing his electoral promises with youth empowerment through practical and sustainable skill acquisition and development by partnering the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), a federal agency to upskill and upgrade the Skills Acquisition Centre along Borokinni Dada Road, Ikorodu popularly called, “Fashola’s School”. According to him, the initiative is an integral part of his prosperity promises to a greater number of Ikorodu residents. To achieve this,…

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The Executive Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo‑Alogba, has unveiled her second term portrait. The official portrait that was released at the weekend, according to the Office of the Chairman, signifies a renewed era of service, excellence, and grassroots development, anchored by her unwavering commitment to community progress and inclusive governance. Hon. Gbadebo – Alogba was officially inaugurated for second term which will terminate in July 2029, last Sunday by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu, at the Lagos House alongside 56…

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Mariam Akinloye The Executive Vice Chairman of Ijede Local Council Development Area, Hon. Femi Kabir, has been elected General Secretary of the Lagos State Association of Council Vice Chairmen (LASACVIC) for the 2025–2029 term He was elected during the association’s General Congress held at the Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA) secretariat, on Thursday. According to Hon. Kabir’s Personal Assistant: “His emergence is a testament to Hon. Kabir’s growing influence and dedication to grassroots leadership. This also indicates Ijede LCDA’s growing footprints in state-wide political and developmental affairs.” Other newly…

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Kunle Adelabu The office of the Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has unveiled the official portrait of the council’s Chief Executive Officer, Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA) This was made known in a statement issued on Friday, which also stated that the portrait pronounces the council boss’ “Ona Ogo” agenda magenta colour. The portrait is expected to replace that of the immediate past Chairman in offices within the secretariat. The Chairman also announced the appointment of Hon. Wasiu Adedayo Olowu as his Chief of Staff (CoS). The appointment…

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