LG Polls: Abdul Ganiyu Vinod Obasa, AVO 11 Points Agenda ...Empowering Agege for a Brighter Future

LG Polls: Abdul Ganiyu Vinod Obasa, AVO 11 Points Agenda

...Empowering Agege for a Brighter Future

AbdulGaniyu Vinod Obasa 

The journey to a greater Agege begins with a vision rooted in service, development and inclusion. Abdul-Ganiyu Vinod Obasa (AVO) is committed to transforming Agege into a model local government where infrastructure thrives, education is prioritised, healthcare is accessible, and every resident, young or old, has a voice and a stake in the future.This manifesto outlines the key areas of focus for the AVO 2025 campaign: a clear roadmap to sustainable growth, people-oriented governance, and meaningful empowerment for all. It is more than a promise; it is a pledge to serve, to uplift, and to lead with transparency and accountability.Together, we can build a brighter, better Agege.

1. Quality Education for AllWith 26 public primary schools within our Local Government Area and a growing number of pupils, we will:Strengthen the free school shuttle bus system to reduce transport costs for parents.Provide school bags every academic session and distribute writing materials each term to reduce the financial burden on parents.Renovate and reconstruct dilapidated school buildings, ensuring a conducive learning environment.Ensure no school-age child is left out of the education system.Facilitate regular engagement with teachers and students to promote excellence and accountability in education.Facilitate excellence through spelling B and debate competition, and encourage brilliance through One Day Chairman initiative.

2. Vocational and Adult EducationTo encourage our youth and increase literacy level within the Local Government Area, we will:Expand vocational training programmes to include diverse and in-demand skills for residents.Host regular entrepreneurship seminars to connect young people with business opportunities and service users.Introduce adult literacy classes for residents seeking to acquire basic education, regardless of age or background.

3. Accessible Healthcare for AllOur goal is to provide quality and affordable healthcare across all wards by:Equipping primary healthcare centres with modern medical facilities and essential medications.Introducing a community-based health insurance scheme to serve the poor and vulnerable.Creating a comprehensive social register to effectively plan and execute healthcare delivery.Recruiting additional medical personnel to meet the growing health needs of our residents.Constructing new and upgrading existing healthcare facilities (such that all the wards will be catered for).Introducing special care for the aged and engagement of physiotherapists.Ensuring 24-hour medical delivery services.

4. Environmental SustainabilityWe are committed to a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable Agege in all the 7 wards through:Implementation of a comprehensive waste management system.Regular evacuation of drainage silts to prevent flooding and health hazards.Expansion and maintenance of green public spaces.Provision of access to clean and safe water for all residents.Creation of an enforcement team on environmental offences Sensitisation of residents on proper waste management.

5. Infrastructure DevelopmentAgege Local Government Area comprises 304 streets and 13 major roads, of which 166 (54.6%) streets have already been constructed. Under the AVO administration, we will:Massively construct roads across the 7 wards.Install solar-powered streetlights to enhance safety and nighttime visibility.Construct solar-powered boreholes. Renovate and develop market hubs.

6. Economic Empowerment and Job CreationTo stimulate local economic growth, we will:Support small and medium-scale businesses with financial and technical assistance.Launch a youth employment initiative through public works and community development programs.Promote a digital, transparent revenue collection system to prevent financial leakages.Establish creative hubs to enhance skill acquisition and entrepreneurship in the ward.

7. Women and Youth EmpowermentWe believe in the power of women and youth and will:Provide training, mentorship, and internship opportunities to build capacity in Information Technology, entrepreneurship and leadership.Actively involve women and young people in community projects and local governance.Partner with relevant agencies to secure sustainable employment and leadership pathways for our women and youth.Provide special grants to women for economic development.Create opportunities for women.

8. Sports DevelopmentSports can shape futures and inspire dreams. Our administration will:Invest in sports infrastructure, including community fields and recreational centres.Initiate Agege Sports Fiesta, Catch Them Young, talent identification.Support budding athletes with the resources and exposure they need to excel.Establish the Agege Local Government Sports Club.

9. Community Engagement and Good GovernanceTrue leadership listens and acts. Our approach to governance will be:People-centred, inclusive, and transparent.Strengthened through active collaboration with Community Development Associations (CDAs), organised youth and other stakeholders.Anchored on regular town hall meetings and public accountability reports to ensure the government remains responsive to the people’s needs.

10. Security and Drug AbuseWe understand the importance of security and the implications of drug abuse. Our administration will:Sensitise and reorient people on the dangers of drugs and possible harms.Construct a rehabilitation centre along with vocational skills to assist victims of drug abuse. Support and work together with the security agencies. Strengthen and support the local crime fighters (Paramole) through training and empowerment.

11. Training and Capacity Development. Our administration will:Train and develop Local Government employees, council executives and lawmakers.Provide robust welfare packages for Local Government employees 

AVO 2025: For Progress, Prosperity, and People-Oriented Leadership in AgegeTogether, let's build an Agege where everyone thrives.

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LG Polls: Lagos electoral commission meets political parties, pledges impartiality

Eniola Ajose 

The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) has assured political parties that it will ensure the credible conduct of the July 12 local government election.

 LG Polls: Lagos electoral commission meets political parties, pledges impartiality

The commission’s chairman, Mobolanle Okikiolu-Ighile, gave the assurance during a meeting with representatives of registered political parties in Lagos on Tuesday.

LASIEC announced on Friday that July 12 would be the election date in 20 local government areas and 37 local council development areas (LCDAs).

Ms Okikiolu-Ighile also pledged a level playing field for each political party before and during the election and sought their support for the exercise.

“Nobody among us is a card-carrying member of any political party. Let us be nice to ourselves. We are not your opponent; we are working for the betterment of this election.

“We are prepared, we are working, we have sworn an oath, and we are going to stick to the oath,” Ms Okikioly-Ighile said.

The LASIEC boss, while speaking on the election guidelines, encouraged political parties and aspirants to strictly follow the electoral timetable and the guidelines.

She said political parties must visit the LASIEC headquarters to obtain nomination forms, adding that they would pay administrative fees for processing the nomination of their respective candidates.

Ms Okikiolu-Ighile, however, stated that female candidates were to pay half of the administrative fees.

She said the details of the revenue code and agency code for the payment would be stated in the guidelines. Also, verification of candidates’ documents will take place at the commission’s headquarters.

The LASIEC boss said the election guidelines would be published on April 17, while campaigns and rallies would start on April 18 and end on July 9.

“Political parties are to submit details of their party agents between June 23 and June 28. The political parties are to give verifiable party secretariat addresses to the commission,” she added.

Meanwhile, Temilola Akinade, the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) chairperson in Lagos State, has expressed displeasure over the council’s neglect by the new LASIEC board.

Ms Akinade said the commission erred in how it released the election notice without the contributions of IPAC and other critical stakeholders.

According to her, important issues remain unresolved as regards the appropriate interpretation of the Supreme Court’s pronouncements on LG autonomy and how that will impact the 37 LCDAs established by the state government.

Ayinde Olawale of the African Action Congress (AAC) said the party would not participate in any local government election recognising the 37 LCDAs in the state.

Dele Oladeji, the state chairman of the Accord Party, urged the new board to always carry political parties along in the process.

Other party leaders took turns to express displeasure over the revised LASIEC law empowering the agency to conduct executive elections into 57 LGs/LCDAs, without the knowledge of stakeholders.

They said many political parties had yet to access the new law, stating that such critical legislation should be in the public domain.

Responding, the LASIEC boss said she could not meet IPAC earlier due to the huge workload and the need to put things right.

She explained that the law requires the commission to meet with IPAC only before the release of guidelines.

“The commission regards and respects IPAC and political parties a lot. The issue of guidelines is why we called for this critical stakeholders meeting to have your input,” she said.

Representatives of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Labour Party (LP), National Rescue Movement (NRM), African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord, Youth Party (YP) and Action Democratic Party (ADP) attended the meeting