Lagos, holds, 2025 Annual, Community Day, Celebration

Lagos holds 2025 Annual Community Day Celebration

…Gives five vehicles and consolation prizes to outstanding CDAs

Lagos State Government has proven her commitment to grassroots development after the presentation of five vehicles to outstanding CDAs for their self-help projects in their various Communities at the Year 2025 Community Day Celebration.

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu gave these gifts as appreciation to CDAs for their commitment to community development in the State and for consolidating the efforts of Government in Making Lagos State a 21st Century Economy.

In his keynote address, Mr Governor harped on the theme of the year, stating that it is a call to a renewed demand on community development and transformation across every community in the State, reiterating on the need to harness the resilient spirit within them to build a forward-looking society and a 21st Century society.

Sanwo-Olu also assured that his administration remains intentional in sustaining its relationship with community leaders because Lagos State recognises CDAs as dependable partners in progress—partners whose numerous self-help projects, community-driven initiatives, and unwavering dedication have continued to illuminate the pathway towards the collective aspiration for a Greater Lagos.

While saluting community development associations for their resilience and purposeful contributions to the growth and transformation communities across our State, he added that these reasons make Lagos State resolute in identifying with CDAs and for recognising the invaluable efforts of Community Development Associations. Sanwo-Olu reminded them that they are custodians of community harmony; and the champions of local development whose actions continue to strengthen social and economic foundation in the State.

In his welcome address, the Special Adviser on Rural Development Dr Nurudeen Yekinni Agbaje, reiterated that the annual community is a day set aside to honour the spirit of unity, sacrifice, self-help, and resilience that continue to drive the consistent growth and development of our communities across the State, hence the reason Mr Governor rewards outstanding CDAs.

While thanking the Governor for his commitment to developing rural communities, he applauded the visionary leadership of Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu’s administration on rural development, especially community-driven projects that have been initiated and ongoing, which includes the Onishon Road, Ibeju-Lekki, Lamidi Agoro/Ganiyu Odutan Street, Igbogbo Baiyeku, Ijake Road, Ijanikin, Oto-Awori LCDA, Sanni Street, Amukoko, Ifelodun LCDA, and many others, including the grading of access roads to Isiwu in Ikorodu and Adekola Estate, Ikola-Ilumo in Alimosho, to mention a few.

Dr Agbaje also disclosed that in the last one year, Mr Governor has given 69 electric transformers and 27 solar powered street-lights to rural communities in the State.

Agbaje rounded off his speech appreciating community leaders, through the various Community Development Associations (CDAs), Community Development Committees (CDCs), and the Advisory Council, for their continuous self-help projects, grassroots initiatives, and productive partnership with the Lagos State Government, all of which have yielded tremendous development across the State.

The hallmark of the event was the presentation of the Best Grassroots Governor award to Mr Governor for his contributions to developing rural communities in Lagos by members of the Lagos State Community Development Advisory Council.

Recipients of the star prizes of buses are, Iroko Estate CDA in Egbe-Idimu, for first position, Nitel Estate CDA in Ikorodu LG for second position, Akinyele and Environs CDA for third position, GuduGudu CDA for best Rural Community and Lagoon View CDA as second-best Rural Community.

Ten other CDAs received prize gifts of one million naira each as consolation prizes for their efforts in community development.

The event was attended by Members of State House of Assembly, State Executives, Party Chieftains, Traditional Leaders and other distinguished guests.

Adebayo Kehinde

Assistant Director, Public Affairs Unit, MLGCA&RD

Thursday, December 4, 2025

Our 100 Days Journey, A journey of Service, Says Orile Agege LCDA Chairman, Hon. Akinola Idowu

 

Yomi Durojaye

Our 100 Days Journey, A journey of Service, Says Orile Agege LCDA Chairman, Hon. Akinola Idowu

Middle in Orange, Hon. Akinola Idowu Dodo, Left: Vice Chairman, Hon. Wale Fayemi, Right, Council Leader, Hon. Omotunde Afolabi 

...Reels Out Achievements In 100 Days In Office

The Orile Agege Council Chair, Hon. Akinola Idowu today, hosted Media Houses accros Agege, Orile Agege and National newsmen in a briefing to Reels Out his administration's  Achievements In 100 Days In Office.

Speaking at the briefing, Akinola Dodo says, From the very beginning, he made a promise,  that his administration would not lead from a distance. We would walk with the people, listen to the people, and work for the people.

"These 100 days have been the beginning of that journey of Reality,Resilience and Commitment towards the growth of our noble lcda.

OUR 100-DAY JOURNEY — A JOURNEY OF SERVICE

These first 100 days have not been about making noise, but about doing the work. Quiet, consistent, community-focused work. Let me share some of the things we have done together on Roads & Community Infrastructure

"We began the construction of Bade Abiona Road. We also started the road and drainage project at Egbatedo Street, Papa Ashafa,these two roads would be handed over to the communities very soon after completion.

"We have also been moving around to inspect schools, projects, and communities so that we see things with our own eyes — not on paper.

On Education — Investing in Our Children

Education is the ladder that lifts families out of poverty. That is why we: Provided exercise books, writing materials, desks, and benches to our schools and teachers,some of these items will be distributed this week as part of the activities to mark this season.

He had doled out 300 GCE forms to support  youths and prepare them for their future academic journey.

"This administration Organized the Spelling Bee Competition to encourage confidence, intelligence, and healthy competition among our students and pupils. Our children are the future, and we must give them the tools to rise.

On Empowerment and Welfare

"Our adminstation will organise a monthly subsidized food items of 50% food discount programme to help families reduce their expenses on food items and other household goods,this is not just a one off thing,another phase is also in the pipeline for the benefit of all residents.

"We also started solar energy and technology training for our young people so they can gain modern skills, and move with technological advancement,which in turns provides specialization  and job opportunities for them.

We are not just giving handouts; we are building people.

On Health and Community Well-being

In partnership with the Lions Club, we conducted a massive health intervention:
Ranging from Free eye tests, Free glasses, Free medications and more importantly Heathcare center would be constructed in Ward C of orile Agege to compliments the 5 functional healthcare centers.

OUR COMMITMENT — THE “EASE” AGENDA

Going forward, our work will continue to focus on these four areas:

E – Empowerment

More opportunities for youths and women. Skills, training, and support that lead to real income.

A – Access to Quality Education

Better schools, more support for students, and a commitment to ensuring no child is left behind.

S – Social Infrastructure & Environment

More roads, drainages, health centres, community halls, and cleaner neighbourhoods.

E – Enhanced Health Services

Stronger primary healthcare, more outreach programmes, and improved community health.

SECURITY AND PEACE

No development can happen without security. We will continue to support:

A joint security taskforce comprising The Police, LNSC and Paramọlẹ community security would be established to ensures security of lives and properties.

"Our commitment is simple. Every resident must feel safe in every street, at every hour.

"We will also continue to promote peace among all religions, cultures, and groups. When a community is united, progress becomes easier.

We are supporting cultural and creative programmes that keep our heritage alive and give young people positive avenues to express themselves.

We are also strengthening our use of technology for awareness, communication, and development.

This gathering today is not only about what has been done. It is also about hearing from you. This meeting is for all of us—to talk honestly, to review our steps, and to shape the path ahead together.

No administration succeeds alone. Governance is stronger when every voice is heard.

I stand here fully aware that there are still much to be done,Our challenges are real, and our expectations are high. But I am confident because I have seen the spirit of our people—the creativity of our youth, the resilience of our traders, the wisdom of our elders, and the dedication of our community leaders.

Series of programs have been put in place to mark this laudable season amongst which are:

HEALTH:Comprehensive health Mission with our doctors and nurses on ground for free medical consultations and treatments

WAPA: Empowerment for our women,widows and some carefully selected residents as beneficiaries

ENVIRONMENTAL :Comprehensive stakeholders engagement across all the six wards of the lcda

GRADUATION:Vocational skills graduation for successful completion of the skills acquisition program and a host of other activities are lined up for the celebration of the first 100 days of this administration.

"As we move into the next phase, I assure you that we will continue to serve with transparency, humility, and a genuine desire to improve lives.

"Your feedback, your ideas, and even your criticisms will guide us as we build a better and stronger LCDA, Hon. Akinola Abiodun Idowu.

In a question and answer section, the council chairman said, this week would witnessed a tremendous action plans, commissioning of several projects, inauguration of establishement, empowerment among others.

Our government will work hand in hands with public, private sector to drive our goal in youth training, sports, entertainment and largely on agricultural programs. 

LAMATA Kicks Off Intensive Training for Bus Drivers Under Lagos' Regulated Transport Scheme

 Yomi Durojaye

Today, Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), in collaboration with the Lagos State Drivers' Institute (LASDRI), commenced a rigorous capacity building and training program for drivers under the transformative Bus Reform Initiative.

The comprehensive training, which officially began with the core bus operators, is being conducted in phases, with subsequent sessions scheduled for ground staff and ticketers.

In her opening address, Dr. Olukemi Amure, LAMATA Head of Bus Service, emphasized that the drivers are the frontline representatives of the State Government. She passionately charged them to exhibit the highest levels of professionalism and customer service, stating, "This is more than just a training; it is a vital investment in your career and the future of transport in Lagos."

The modules covered crucial areas, including safe driving techniques, professional driver behaviour, and exceptional customer relations. Dr. Amure further revealed LAMATA’s commitment to making the driving profession an attractive and proper career path, complete with a laid-out progression plan.

Mrs. Afusat Tiamiyu, General Manager of LASDRI, reinforced the message, urging the participants to uphold proper conduct and embrace the new standards being implemented across the state. 

The rigorous capacity building program was comprehensive, and included mandatory eye test screenings for all participating drivers to ensure maximum safety compliance.

All Hail Founder/ President, Hon. Gbenga Abiola As Agbelebu Foundation Unveils Family Adoption Initiative, Dole-Out FoodBanks, Free Healthcare Service To 500 Families

Yomi Durojaye 

The venue of the official unveiling of Agbelebu Foundation, Dami Event Centre, Agege was filled to brim with excitment as Agbelebu foundation doled out Foodbanks, free healthcare services to over 500 households in Agege.

According to the Founder/President, Hon. Gbenga Abiola, Agbelebu Foundation Family Adoption Project, Themed: Igniting Lives, Renewing the Hope of The Common Man is in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's  Renew Hope Agenda. 

At the event, the foundation announced its overarching goal to adopt 1,000 families, beginning with Phase One, which will see 500 families integrated into a comprehensive support system. These families, he noted, will receive not mere handouts but deliberate and continuous empowerment through structured programs.

“This is not charity. This is family meeting family. This is humanity choosing humanity,” Oluwagbenga said, reiterating the foundation’s philosophy of providing long-term, holistic support.

The Family Adoption Project is designed to meet families’ needs across multiple dimensions—healthcare, education, economic empowerment, and emotional well-being. Over the next year, the foundation plans to partner with key organizations and individuals to deliver youth training programs, medical outreach, health insurance, food banking, GCE and JAMB support, scholarships, and technical education opportunities.

Oluwagbenga stressed that the project aims to ensure progress becomes “intentional, not accidental,” and affirmed that the adopted families will not walk alone. “Their challenges become our challenges, their victories our victories,” he declared.

In a seperate messages, The Executive Chairman, Agege LGA, Alhaji Abdul-Ganiu Vinod Obasa, the first Agege Chairman, Alhaji Owolabi Dada, Vice Chairman Orile Agege LCDA, Hon. Wale Fayemi, Kabiesi Ologba of Ogba, HRM, Oba Abdulatif Egbeyemi, Traditional Rulers, Community Leaders and National Youth Council Body, Others hailed the immediate past Chairman of Agege,  Hon. Gbenga Abiola for another bold step in that same tradition of service. By identifying families in need, adopting them, supporting their welfare, and helping them find stability.

"Agbelebu Foundation has placed itself at the frontline of humanitarian intervention. This is not just charity — it is strategic empowerment; it is the rebuilding of dreams; it is the restoration of human dignity".

"In a society where many struggle daily to meet basic needs, initiatives like this do more than provide assistance — they revive faith in leadership, in community, and in the possibility of a better tomorrow. This is the true meaning of igniting lives. This is the true meaning of renewing hope". 

Beneficiaries which include, young individuals, Aged citizens, community leaders, physically impaired, amongst others appreciate the gesture of the foundation, described initiative as first of its kind.

Lagos Upgrades Waterfront Infrastructure To Boost Tourism

Yomi Durojaye

The Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Dayo Bush Alebiosu, has unveiled plans by the State Government to carry out significant waterfront improvements in the State. 

Speaking at a panel session during the Tourism & Hospitality Stakeholders Engagement Summit, themed: “Unlocking the Potentials & Opportunities of Lagos Tourism, Collaboration, and Partnership for a Greater Lagos”, held at the Lagos Continental Hotel on Thursday, the Honourable Commissioner announced major advancements in Lagos State’s waterfront infrastructure and regulatory framework.

The Commissioner revealed that Lagos has successfully transitioned from the use of wooden jetties to modern concrete pontoons, a significant upgrade that aligns with global best practices. This transition, he noted, will enhance safety, expand operational capacity, and further boost water transportation across the State.

Hon. Alebiosu further disclosed that the State Government is developing comprehensive policies to curb illegal and unplanned land reclamations along the coastline. He emphasised that such unauthorised activities pose severe environmental risks and hamper the long-term sustainability of waterfront development.

According to him, Lagos is also working to sanitise the current landscape of illegal reclamations while promoting well-structured and iconic reclamation models such as Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah and Singapore’s Marina Bay, both of which demonstrate how properly executed waterfront projects can stimulate tourism, economic growth, and global visibility.

In addition, the Honourable Commissioner announced that the State Government has commenced plans for the rehabilitation of all existing jetties. This initiative aims to improve safety, enhance user experience, and strengthen the supporting infrastructure required to serve residents, visitors, and the broader tourism and hospitality sector.

In his concluding remarks, Hon. Alebiosu affirmed the State’s broader vision for the sector, stating: “All hands are currently on deck to ensure that Lagos State becomes one of the top 10 tourism destination hubs in the world, and the signs are there for everyone to see that it’s fast becoming a reality.”

Lagos Holds Tourism Stakeholders Engagement Summit For Greater Lagos

 Yomi Durojaye 

 The Lagos State Government  Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture , on Thursday, held Stakeholders Summit  to strengthen collaboration, parnertship and unlock the state’s tourism potential for Greater Lagos.

The stakeholders were drawn from both the public and private sectors, including the Lagos State Transportation and Monitoring Authority, Lagos State Waterways Authority, and hospitality and tourism practitioners.

The event, was organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MTAC) at Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka, in her welcome address, said the gathering was evident of the state’s commitment to positioning Lagos as a leading, globally competitive tourism destination.

Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka

According to the commissioner, “Today’s conversations are designed to generate practical insights that will assist in enhancing our infrastructure, safety, strengthening regulatory frameworks, elevating service standards, and improving promotional strategies.

“These insights are critical as Lagos continues to attract growing local and international interest. We must ensure that our systems are efficient, inclusive, and responsive to the evolving needs of a dynamic global tourism industry.”

The continued positioning of Lagos as a top destination for leisure, business and cultural experience is a collective effort, and your roles are indispensable,” she said.

She urged participants to see their roles as part of a long-term strategic plan, not just for the December festivities.

In his presentation, the General Manager, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki assured that his agency would deploy over 2,000 officers on Lagos road to take care of major routes on the Island, Lekki-Epe, Victoria Island and Ajah.

“I am giving the assurance that those who are coming from the diaspora have seamless mobility during the December period,” he said.

Panelists took turns to dissect issues around traffic management, waterfront and beach tourism, hospitality and the business of tourism in Lagos among others and they all agreed that concerted effort must be made to synergise operations during the December period in order to optimally unlock the potentials and opportunities therein.

In another presentation,  the Director-General of the Lagos State Safety Commission (LSSC), Mr Lanre Mojola, said the agency’s mandate to regulate hospitality and entertainment facilities extended far beyond the festive season.

He said the commission’s role was to oversee and enforce safety standards for recreational spaces, including hotels, bars, lounges, beach resorts and event centres.

He said LSSC ensured safety in the facilities through inspections, emergency preparedness checks and compliance certification.

Highlighting the commission’s Four Es of Safety, which are: Engineering, Education, Enforcement and Evaluation, Mojola said LSSC was intensifying facility registration, audits and event permit requirements.

“All hospitality establishments operating in Lagos State –such as hotels, restaurants, bars, lounges, nightclubs, shortlets, beach resorts, event centres and other recreational facilities – are required to register with LSSC,” he said

Other agencies including the Lagos Ferry Service, LAGFERRY, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA), Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, (LASEPA), Lagos State Waterways Authority, (LASWA) among others called for compliance at all levels to achieve the state’s vision for a seamless and memorable December

NRC denies leaving passengers stranded, apologizes over Abuja-Kaduna Train service delay

Yomi Durojaye  | AgegePulse Magazine 

The Management of the Nigerian Railway Corporation have apologized to all passengers on the afternoon belt of the Abuja-Kaduna Train Service (AKTS) over the delay they experienced following a procedural safety decision as the backup engine loses power moments after the train departed.

The Managing Director of the Corporation Dr Kayode Opeifa, described as misleading the report which indicated that passengers on the train were stranded by the corporation.

He said the Corporation’s premium on safety at all times informed the reason why the train returned to Kaduna, the moment it was discovered that the back-up engines was losing power.

“Though the train can push through but for security concerns on the route and since they are less than 30 minutes into the journey, it is advisable to pull back to Rigasa, Kaduna for safety reasons,” Dr Opeifa said.

The journey resumed at 4pm (60 minutes after) and arrived Idu at 18.52 hour. Eighty minutes behind schedule. Passengers were kept informed through Public Address Systems (PAS) on the train and at the Rigasa Station.

He likened what happened to what happens to an aircraft that proceeds to the nearest airport rather than to its destination when one or both engines fails, adding that if it was morning trip, the train would have proceeded and shunt at the nearest train stations (Jere, Rijana or Gidan) but decided against it because it is evening trip.

The Managing Director apologized for the inconveniences experienced by the passengers, even as he urged the nation’s media houses to always clarify any reports they had before rushing out to publish to avoid misinforming their critical readers. 

The Managing Director reassured passengers and stakeholders that the NRC remains committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and reliability across all its legacy corridors whether the narrow or standard gauges, adding that the corporation remains committed to taking all its esteemed passengers to their destinations, safely.

EDUCATION DISTRICT IV CELEBRATES OUTSTANDING STUDENTS AT 7TH OPEIFA SECONDARY SCHOOLS SPORTS COMPETITION

Yomi Durojaye 

The Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary, Education District IV, Mr. Olufemi Bamidele Paseda, warmly received and celebrated students from the District who emerged victorious at the 7th Opeifa Secondary Schools Sports Competition, a prestigious Lagos State-wide event that brings together top athletes from all public secondary schools across the state.

In his remarks, Mr. Paseda commended the students for their commitment, discipline, and exceptional performances, describing them as true ambassadors of excellence and determination. He noted that their success reflects the District’s strong culture of talent development and aligns with Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu’s THEMES Plus Agenda on youth empowerment, education, and sports development.

At the competition, Aje Comprehensive Senior High School clinched the Gold Medal in the Senior Boys Category, while Herbert Macaulay Junior High School emerged Gold Medalists in the Junior Girls Category.

In the senior category, United Christian Senior High School won Gold in the Senior Boys Category, while Government College Senior School proudly secured the Bronze Medal in the same category.

The competition also recognised individual brilliance, as students distinguished themselves by winning several personal trophies and recognitions. Best Goalkeeper (Junior Boys Category), Master Malik Balogun; Best Goalkeeper (Senior Boys & Girls Categories), Master Olufemi Nasiru and Miss Chima Ezeono; Highest Goal Scorer (Junior Boys & Girls Categories), Master Paschel Komoko and Miss Nwoba Chineye, while David Ayomide emerged the Highest Goal Scorer (Senior Boys Category)

In addition, Miss Ezor Gabriella, who won an iPhone 11 for her exceptional skill and leadership on the field as the Most Valuable Player (Senior Girls Category) –

Similarly, Miss Sikiru Mutiat of Lagos City Senior College was proudly chosen as the Ambassador of the Opeifa Cup, a testament to her exemplary conduct, talent, and sportsmanship throughout the competition.

Mr. Paseda lauded the schools’ management, coaches, and the District’s sports unit for their continuous commitment to nurturing students who excel not only academically but also in athletics. He charged the young champions to remain dedicated and to serve as role models to their peers.

He further encouraged them to remain focused and to continue combining their academic pursuits with extracurricular activities, noting that true education encompasses both intellectual and physical development.

Dr. Wale Ahmed Empowers Agege Residents With Soft Skill Acqusitions, StartUp Cash

Yomi Durojaye

...As Obasa, Dodo Support Initiative with N100k Cash to Each Graduating Students

The House Representatives, Agege Federal Constituency, Dr. Wale Ahmed Noble has today empowered over 150 residents of Agege and Orile Agege LCDA in soft skilled acquisition with cash for startup business.

M: House of Reps Member, Dr. Wale Ahmed, L-R: Executive Chairmen, Agege & Orile  Agege LCDA, 2nd R-L: Agege APC Apex Leader, Alhaji Safari Adaranijo and Hon. Habeeb Aileru at the convocation ceremony

It was learnt that the Annual 4-Week Skills Acquisition Programme (Series 2) convocation ceremony held today at  Hon. Taofeek Adaranijo Hall, Orile Agege LCDA Secretariat Orile Agege.

In his presentation, Dr. Wale Ahmed disclosed that, this year was the second series of the skilled acqusition program, after a successful last year maiden edition.

"Today, about 150 students who had gone through an intensive 4 weeks softskilled training were graduating with quality, focused and ready to go positive attitude in their various trades which in Event & Planning & Decor, Beauty & Aethetics, hairdressing, ICt and catering.

"We graciously provided each participants with ₦1,000 daily as transport support, ensuring their consistent attendance and full participation throughout the programme.

"A sum of N100,000 was also donated to all participants for a startup business alongside certificate of participation.

Speaking at the event, the Executive Chairmen of Agege Local Government, Hon. Ganiyu Obasa Vinod, and Orile Agege  LCDA, Hon. Akinola Idowu Dodo, extolled Dr. Wale Ahmed for his impactful and well thought of initiatives of combating poverty in our dear community.

The council chairmen emphasized the importance of prioritizing youth development and urged participants to utilize their newly acquired skills to improve their livelihoods,  ₦100,000 was pledged to all participants complementing Hon. Wale Ahmed’s ₦100,000 support  bringing the total empowerment fund to an impressive ₦200,000 to each beneficiaries.

The joyful event ended with the cutting of a birthday cake in honor of Rt. Hon. Obasa, cultural performances by the trainees, and a closing prayer. The participants, now empowered and certified, expressed profound gratitude to Hon. Wale Ahmed, President Tinubu, and all leaders who made the programme a success.

Earlier, Elder Sunday Ajide, a respected APC leader, Alhaji Ganiyu Owolabi Dada, APC Apex Leader Safari Adaranijo all commended Hon. Wale Ahmed’s initiative, noting that since his assumption of office, crime and youth idleness in the constituency have significantly reduced due to consistent empowerment opportunities.

Graduating students thanked appreciated the founders of the initiative for his kind gestures and passion in making lives easy for good people of his constituents.

Also present at the event were top government dinignitaries, CDC chairman, party leaders, market women and men, religious leader, youth group among others.

Lagos Flags-Off 540-Metre Road Project in Alimosho to Deepen Rural Infrastructure Development

Yomi Durojaye 

…assures timely delivery of project

Lagos State Government has officially flagged-off the construction of a 540-metre road project at Alhaji Jimoh Drive/Baptist Church Street, in Iba LCDA, as part of its ongoing commitment to enhancing rural and suburban infrastructure across the State.

Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, Special Adviser to the Governor on Rural Development; Dr Nurudeen Yekinni Agbaje expressed delight at the commencement of the project, describing it as an intervention that reaffirms the State Government’s dedication to inclusive development, in ensuring that no community is left behind. He added that the numerous rural projects embarked upon by Mr Governor is a clear demonstration of this administration’s unwavering commitment to building a 21st Century Economy for all Lagosians.

The 540-metre road construction, located at Alhaji Jimoh Drive/Baptist Church Street, is one of several projects being executed under the Rural Infrastructure Development Initiative of the Sanwo-Olu administration. The initiative aims to open up inner communities, ease mobility, reduce travel time, and promote economic inclusion.

Dr Agbaje also hinted that in the last two months alone, the Lagos State Office of Rural Development, under the approval of Mr. Governor, has flagged off three other key projects across the State. A 360-metre road at Ladejobi Ita-Alaje Road in Ikorodu; a 4.2-kilometre road at Onosa Y-Junction, Fokunmade Road 4 in Ibeju-Lekki; and a 200-metre road at Sanni Street in Ifelodun LCDA.

“These projects are bold statements of intent by the Governor,” he added, “demonstrating his commitment to equitable rural development, curbing rural-urban migration, and improving quality of life for residents across Lagos.”

The project is expected to address challenges such as poor road access, loss of productive hours, and difficulty in accessing emergency and social services. It will also foster social equity, business growth, and community integration within Alimosho and its environs.

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development, Mrs. Kikelomo Bolarinwa, while giving her welcome address, expressed appreciation to Mr. Governor for approving another major road project for rural communities across the State.

She congratulated residents and stakeholders of Ijagemo on the development brought into their communities by the Sanwo-Olu administration, urging them to take ownership of the project by ensuring the safety of contractors and the protection of the infrastructure.

Also speaking, a retired Permanent Secretary and community resident, Dr. Yusuf Jimoh, applauded Mr. Governor for his sustained effort in transforming rural communities across Lagos through community-focused infrastructural projects.

Also thanking the Governor for the ongoing Ijagemo road connecting the main road to the inner communities in the area. 

In the same vein, the APC Chairman, Iba LCDA, Alhaji Oyefolu Jamiu, the CDC Chairman, Iba LCDA, Dr. Thomas Abogunleri, and the Ijakemo Central CDA Chairman, Mr. Mukaila Bamigbade, commended Governor Sanwo-Olu for his commitment to developing inner roads across rural communities. They noted that the road project would give Ijagemo community a new lease of life and help reduce rural-urban migration.

They also pledged to collaborate with the contractor to ensure the seamless execution and timely completion of the project, reiterating their commitment to community ownership and protection of government infrastructure.

Representative of the contractor, Engineer Oriola Ajibola, while giving his technical brief, assured that the road project would be completed before the six-month deadline stipulated by the Office of Rural Development. He stated that the company was determined to deliver quality infrastructure that would serve the people efficiently and promptly.

Present at the flag-off ceremony were party chieftains, community leaders, market men and women, as well as residents of the Ijagemo community, who expressed gratitude for the State Government’s continued investment in grassroots development.

MEDICAL FACILITY INSPECTION: The Orile-Agege LCDA boss, Hon. Idowu Akinola Hosts LAHA’s House Committee on Health

The Executive Chairman of Orile-Agege LCDA, Hon. Akinola Abiodun Idowu welcomed the Lagos State House of Assembly's House Committee on Health team on an inspection visit to Primary Health Centers (PHCs) across Orile Agege.

The inspection exercise of Monday 3rd November, 2025 was to ensure quality delivery of healthcare services to the residents of Orile-Agege Local Council Development Area, the LAHA's House Committee on Health team, led by Hon. Musibau Aina Lawal - Committee Chairman, conducted a comprehensive inspection visit to various Primary Health Centers (PHCs) commencing from Powerline Primary Health Center, Ōkō-Oba, Orile-Agege Lagos and others within the locality.

The visit was a testament to the commitment of the Lagos State Government to improving the healthcare sector and ensuring that citizens have access to quality medical facilities.

Hon. Idowu commended the LAHA's (HCoH) team for taking this bold step towards ensuring that Primary Health Centers in Orile-Agege LCDA are functioning optimally. However, the inspection visit demonstrated the Committee's commitment to holding healthcare providers accountable and identifying areas that require improvement.

During the visit at the Powerline PHC and Ajayi Mudashiru Obasa PHC at Iyana Ipaja, the team focused on assessing the facilities' readiness to provide quality healthcare services to the residents. They interacted with healthcare workers, assessed the facilities' infrastructure, and identified areas that require improvement.