Together We Move forward with One Voice, Common Purpose Says Obasa As Agege APC Flag Off Campaign For 2027 Election

 Eniola Ajose 

Agege yesterday witnessed a massive crowd at Amoo playground, in Orile-Agege LCDA, Agege, as Lagos Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa officially flagged off his campaign as candidate of the APC Party, to represent Agege Federal Constituency at the Federal House of Representatives and other APC candidates in the year 2027 General Elections.

Speaking at the flag off, Rt. Hon. Obasa expressed profound gratitude to the people of Agege for their unwavering supports over the years, promising more effective representation, youth empowerment, and infrastructural development, if elected to the House of Representatives.

 "This is my home. Agege made me. What we are witnessing today is not just a campaign flag-off, it is a reaffirmation of our collective belief in progressives ideas.

"We're ever committed to the APC party, and it ideas. We won't leave the party we built for another, never. I enjoin you all to vote for all APC candidates in the coming general elections".

"The task of working together in unity and harmony towards the re-election of our father, leader and mentor, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the election of Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat as the next Governor of Lagos State, and the re-election of Senator Idiat Adebule as Senator representing Lagos West begins now.

"As we embark on this journey, I urge you to also support my aspiration to represent you in the Federal House of Representatives, alongside our candidates for the Lagos State House of Assembly.

"We welcome our beloved President, HE Bola Ahmed Tinubu back to Nigeria, and we're assuring him of giving him our maximum votes and supports, as we've always been doing since the inception of this democratic dispensation.

"Together, let us move forward with one voice and a common purpose. Thank you, Agege, for your continued support". Obasa concluded

Earlier, The two party Chairmen, Hon. Fatai Bisiriyu and Hon. Alaba Alase declared the party candidates from the President to Lagos Assembly,  annoucing Hon. Oluwagbenga Abiola  Agbelebu as the candidate for Agege Constituency 01 and Hon. Sule Shakiru Akindele Enimakure for Agege Constituency 02, Other Party leaders who spoke at the event, said the turnout was a clear message that APC remains the party to beat in Agege, and that the people are fully behind all APC candidates from top to bottom in 2027.

Present at the flag off were APC Party faithfuls, Hon Abdulganiyu Obasa, executive chairman of Agege local government, his counterpart in Orile-Agege LCDA, Hon Akinola Abiodun Idowu, Oba Ambaliu Agbedeyi, the Alaige of Orilẹ Agege Kingdom, Oba Kamila Isiba, Olu of Agege, Oba Abdullateef, Ologba of Ogba land, Dr Afolabi Tajudeen,SA to Lagos state governor on Civic Engagement, Agege's APC Apex leader, Chief Safari Adaranijo, Hon Sherifat Adedoyin, permanent Board Member SUBEB, Hon JS Babatunde, immediate past executive chairman of Orile-Agege LCDA,  Hon. Johnson Babatunde,  Hon Wale Fayemi, Orile-Agege LCDA Vice Chairman, that of Agege local government, Hon Adewale Babatunde and  Hon Fatai Ajibola, Special Advisor to the Rt Hon Speaker on Political and Legislative Matters.

Others include, Elder Ajide, Hon Rasheed Adaranijo, Dr Ladipo Sunday(fìtílà), APC Party Chairman, Agege local government, Hon Fatai Adolf, Hon Alaba Alashe, APC Party Chairman in Orile-Agege LCDA, Baba Esingba, Chief Fatol, Hon Janja Bature, Alhaji Babatunde Disco, Deacon Olabisi, Chief Ogundimu(Baala), Alhaji Lawal, Alhaji Nurudeen Jimoh (Olly J), Hon Remi Bello, Commissioner, LAHASCOM among others

The rally ended in peaceful jubilations and funfair.

Agege LG Launches FC27 PS5 Tournament With N1.75m Prize Pool As Chairmen Obasa, Odunmbaku Set For Opening Match

AgegePulse Magazine 

Agege Local Government Area is set to host the FC27 Ultimate Edition PS5 Tournament on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at the Local Government Secretariat, with a total prize pool of N1.75 million up for grabs.

The one-on-one gaming competition is expected to attract gamers, football enthusiasts and young people from across Lagos, with participants battling for honours on EA Sports’ FC27 on the PlayStation 5 platform.

Held under the theme “Fair Play. Good Vibes,” the tournament is designed to provide an exciting platform for participants to showcase their gaming skills while promoting healthy competition and positive leisure activities.

The winner will receive N1 million, while the first and second runners-up will take home N500,000 and N250,000, respectively.

Registration is currently open to interested participants. Organisers have provided a QR code on the official event flyer for online registration, while enquiries can be made via 0708 860 3607.

One of the major highlights of the opening day will be the Grand Opening Match, featuring a friendly FC27 showdown between two Lagos local government chairmen. Alhaji Abdul-Ganiyu Vinod Obasa  Executive Chairman of Agege Local Government Area, will take on Hon. Olusegun Odunmbaku, Executive Chairman of Ojodu LCDA. The highly anticipated exhibition match is expected to add an official and entertaining dimension to the tournament while setting the tone for the competition.

The participation of the two council chairmen also highlights the use of contemporary youth-oriented activities, including gaming and popular culture, as avenues for community engagement.

Adding further excitement to the occasion, popular Nigerian entertainers Rahmon Jago and Small Doctor have been confirmed to attend event.

Beyond the gaming competition, organisers say the event is intended to promote youth engagement, talent discovery, community bonding and healthy competition.

With the tournament scheduled to kick off on Thursday, October 1, 2026, Nigeria’s Independence Day, attention will turn to the Agege Local Government Secretariat as gamers take their controllers and battle for the coveted FC27 crown and the N1.75 million prize fund.

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Lagos Celebrates New Guinness World Records Title As 'Black Market' Premiere Attracts 51,258 Attendees

Nigerian cinema achieved a monumental global milestone as the grand premiere of the highly anticipated crime thriller, “Black Market”, officially broke the Guinness World Record for the Largest Attendance at a Film Premiere/Screening.

The historic event took place at the iconic Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos Island, on Saturday, 26th September, 2026, drawing an unprecedented crowd of film lovers and industry stakeholders.

The Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Kadri Hamzat,  alongside the Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, commended stakeholders in Nigeria’s creative industry following the successful attempt to set a new Guinness World Records title for the largest film premiere attendance at the premiere of “Black Market” in Lagos.

Speaking at the event, Dr. Hamzat congratulated the organisers and thousands of Nigerians who turned out to support the historic record attempt, stressing that Nigeria is endowed with enormous creative talent and that the government has a responsibility to create the right infrastructure and opportunities for such talent to thrive.

The Deputy Governor said Lagos State remains committed to developing its cultural and creative industry, noting that the sector represents an important aspect of the State’s soft power and economic development.

He said that while government investment in roads, hospitals, and other physical infrastructure remains important, it must give equal attention to the creative and cultural space.

He highlighted Hollywood's global influence and urged Nollywood to keep expanding its global impact, noting the importance of partnerships and initiatives that can strengthen Nigeria’s creative economy.

Dr. Hamzat commended everyone who registered, attended and supported the record attempt, describing their participation as an important contribution to the growth of Lagos State and Nigeria’s creative industry.

He also encouraged attendees to remain calm and orderly as the verification process was being concluded, expressing optimism that the record attempt would be successful.

Earlier, the producer of Black Market, Nora Awolowo, welcomed the thousands of attendees who gathered for the premiere, describing the occasion as an experience that had grown beyond the film itself.

Awolowo noted that the gathering of thousands of people under one sky, united by one screen and one story, had made every attendee part of the historic moment.

She urged the audience to embrace and remember the significance of the occasion, describing it as an opportunity to demonstrate what can happen when people dare to dream beyond the ordinary.

Following the screening and verification process, Director of Central Record Services and Official Adjudicator for Guinness World Records, Mark McKinley, officially announced that the record attempt had been successful.

McKinley explained that only attendees who were present at both the beginning and end of the premiere could be counted towards the final record total. He added that attendees were permitted to leave the screening temporarily for comfort breaks, but anyone who failed to return or left the venue before the end of the film would not be included in the final count.

He noted that the previous record stood at 43,624 attendees, achieved in 2015 in the Philippines.

After reviewing the relevant documentation, personally witnessing the attempt and completing the required guideline verifications, McKinley announced that the team from Switch Visuals Limited and Rizzle Studios had achieved a total attendance of 51,258, thereby setting a new Guinness World Records title.

He also commended Switch Visuals, Executive Producer, GWR Event, Damilola Osikoya, and Rizzle Studios, Producer, BlackMarket Movie, Nora Awolowo, for what he described as exceptional organisation and leadership in executing the record-breaking event.

The historic premiere featured music, food and games. The event attracted notable personalities and celebrities, including Executive Producer BlackMarket Movie, Omowumi Dada, Femi Adebayo, Gabriel Afolayan, Bimpe Adedimeji, Real Warri Pikin and Tomi Ojo, among others.

The event was supported by the Lagos State Government through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, alongside several corporate partners, reinforcing Lagos State’s commitment to the growth of tourism, arts, culture and the creative economy.

“Black Market” is a crime thriller directed by Fatimah Binta Gimsay and produced by Nora Awolowo. The film stars Omowunmi Dada, Lateef Adedimeji, Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman, Scarlet Gomez, Teniola Aladese, Susan Pwajok, Ibrahim Yekini (Itele D Icon), and Uzor Arukwe, among others.

The achievement further underscores Lagos’ growing position as a hub for entertainment, cultural expression and creative enterprise, while showcasing the capacity of Nigeria’s film industry to achieve milestones of international recognition.

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Back-2-SchoolAKOD Distributes 50,000 Books, 3,000 Bags. 1,000 Mathematical Sets To Ikeja Schools

Back-2-SchoolAKOD Distributes 50,000 Books, 3,000 Bags. 1,000 Mathematical Sets To Ikeja Schools

…Says education key to IKEJA Agenda; announces 2026 bursary portal

The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), has distributed 50,000 exercise books, 3,000 school bags and 1,000 mathematical sets to pupils across the council.

The materials were presented at the Back-to-School 2.0 programme held at the Marriage Registry, with the theme: “Supporting Education, Inspiring Excellence.”

AKOD said the initiative is part of the Knowledge-Based Economic Empowerment component of the I.K.E.J.A Agenda, aimed at supporting pupils and reducing the financial burden on parents.

"Our Back-to-School is one of our major programmes under education. It is the second edition under our administration, with thousands of our children across our schools having benefited from the first edition. We are encouraged by the impact of the programme and remain committed to doing more to support our children and ease the burden on parents", he said.

He highlighted other education interventions, including free GCE forms for over 200 students in 2025 and 2026 respectively, JAMB forms for 500 students, ongoing free GCE coaching and JAMB lessons, as well as school renovations in Ikeja. Over 200 secondary school leavers and undergraduates also benefiting from the ongoing council’s two-month holiday job programme.

AKOD urged the beneficiaries to use the materials judiciously and take their education seriously. He also announced that the 2026 bursary portal will open by October 15 for eligible indigent residents.

The Supervisor for Education, Barrister Oluwapelumi Ologunde, said distribution to pupils across the council’s eight schools would commence immediately.

A pupil of Alausa Nursery and Primary School, Azeez Sawanu, thanked AKOD and pledged that the beneficiaries would make good use of the materials.

The project was supported by Fidelity Bank

2027: Traditional rulers, religious leaders, political stakeholders hold "Peace Talk" To settle Political Rifts In Agege

 2027: Traditional rulers, religious leaders, political stakeholders hold "Peace Talk" To settle Political Rifts In Agege

Following the recent political development and aftermath of APC primary elections in Agege, Lagos, The traditional rulers, religious leaders and political stakeholders held "Peace Talk" to settle political rifts and reconcile parties involved.

Traditional Rulers, Religious leaders and political stakeholders in Agege held a peace talk meeting yesterday to settle political rifts among political stakeholders. The event was organised by the former council Chairman, Orile Agege LCDA, Hon. Johnson Babatunde in a call for a peaceful reconciliation at Orile Agege Council Secretariat.

Olu of Agege, HRM Oba Kamila Oyedeji Isiba,  the Alaige of Orile-Agege, HRM Oba Hakeem Ambaliu Agbedeyi, Religious Leaders in a separate messages called for dialogue, reconciliation,  mutual respect and peaceful coexistence, stressing the importance of safeguarding the community’s stability despite their political differences. 

Speaking at the event, Former Agege Local Government Chairman, High Chief Ganiyu Egunjobi, and Barrister Azeez Yusuf, who recently defected to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), assured the gathering that he would pursue his political ambition peacefully and work towards maintaining peace throughout the electoral process.

Egunjobi also gave the assurance on behalf of his political associate contesting in Agege Constituency 02, Barrister Azeez Oladapo Yusuf (Ninolowo), saying their political activities would not be allowed to undermine the peace and unity of the community.

“There will be peace in Agege,” Egunjobi assured the gathering, while urging political actors and their supporters to exercise tolerance and ensure that political differences did not degenerate into chaos.

Sports: Vinod's Cup Zooms To Round of 16 As Young Football Stars Dazzle In Style

 

Yomi Durojaye 

The Matchday Two of the Vinod’s Cup 2026 will be remembered as a festival of grassroots football, as Keke Primary School, Agege came alive with goals, drama and heart-stopping penalty shootouts.

From the first blast of the whistle to the last kick, fans were treated to eight pulsating encounters that showcased the very best of Agege football in style with lot of  passion, talent, resilience and never-say-die spirit.

𝑯𝑶𝑾 𝑰𝑻 𝑼𝑵𝑭𝑶𝑳𝑫𝑬𝑫

The day kicked off with H.O.A FC battling past Dopemu FC 2-1 in a fiercely contested tie. H.O.A showed great composure in front of goal to seal their quarter-final ticket.

Atobaje FC took the lead against Fafades FC but could not hold on, as Fafades fought back impressively to win 2-1 and continue their strong run in the competition.

Taco FC produced one of the most dominant displays of the day, dismantling Palace FC 3-0 with a clinical attacking performance that sent a strong warning to other contenders.

Veterans FC lived up to their name with experience and discipline, edging A.U.D FC 1-0 in a tight tactical battle decided by a solitary strike.

The excitement reached another level when Olusanya FC and Malo FA played out a 2-2 thriller. With nothing to separate them after regulation time, Malo FA held their nerve to triumph 8-7 in a dramatic penalty shootout that had fans on the edge of their seats.

Unity FC also marched on with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Royal Empire FC, while Mande FC silenced Agege All Stars FC with a narrow but deserved 1-0 win.

The day ended in spectacular fashion as Super Gado and Skinranran FC served up a 2-2 classic. Super Gado eventually prevailed 5-4 on penalties to claim the final quarter-final slot.

With sixteen teams now confirmed for the round of 16, the race for the Vinod’s Cup 2026 trophy is heating up. The level of competition, the large turnout of supporters and the quality of play have further raised expectations for what promises to be a memorable conclusion to the tournament.

The organizers have been widely commended for providing a platform that continues to discover talents, engage youths and unite the Agege community through football.

𝑽𝑰𝑵𝑶𝑫’𝑺 𝑪𝑼𝑷 2026. The road to the championship continues, and the best is yet to come!

PBAT 2027 Support Group Storms Agege For Massive Street Mobilisation For Tinubu, Hamzat

 PBAT 2027 Support Group Storms Agege For Massive Street Mobilisation For Tinubu, Hamzat

...Visits the palaces of traditional rulers

The PBAT 2027 Re-election Support Group, led by the DG, Mr. Fola Tinubu has taken its  campaign for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the streets of Agege, Lagos, mobilising grassroots supporters in renewed efforts to promote the President, Lagos State  governorship candidate Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat and other candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.

It was gathered that the party members and supporters of the group moved through major streets, chanting solidarity songs and engaging residents on the achievements of the Tinubu administration and the need to support the APC in the forthcoming elections.

The Campaign train visited  the three Traditional Rulers in Agege HRM,  Oba Kamila Oyedeji Isiba,  Oba Ambaliu Agbedeyi in Orile Agege and HRM. Oba Abdulateef Oladimeji Egbeyemi for Royal Blessings.

Joining the road campaign were  the APC Candidates for Lagos State House of Assembly, Agege Constituency 01 and 02, Hon. Gbenga Abiola Agbelebu and Hon. Shakiru Akindele Enimakure respectively, their supportere and party faithfuls turn out in  large numbers  to canvass and mobilise for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu re-election bid, Dr. Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat, KoH for Lagos state governor  and other APC candidates in the 2027 elections. 

Agbelebu and Enimakure both actively participated in the grassroots mobilisation, joining the campaign team in the distribution of souvenirs to members of the public. They also joined supporters in singing and dancing along the campaign route, drawing enthusiastic reactions from the welcoming crowd.

Egunjobi’s Defection Will Boost APC Votes In Agege, Campaign DG, Sola Osolana Claims

 Eniola Ajose

The reported defection of former Agege Local Government Chairman, Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi, to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) will boost the electoral fortunes of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Agege, according to the Director General of the Oluwagbenga Michael Campaign Organization, Sola Osolana.

Sola Osolana

Osolana, who spoke on the development, argued that Egunjobi’s political influence was largely derived from the strength of the party structure under which he operated, rather than from broad personal popularity among residents.

“Egunjobi’s defection to APM will increase APC votes in Agege. Residents don’t like him,” Osolana said.

He also compared Egunjobi’s political standing with that of Hon. Gbenga Abiola, popularly known as Agbelebu, describing the latter as significantly more popular and accepted among residents.
“Agbelebu is ten times more popular and loved by residents,” he stated.

According to Osolana, Agbelebu’s grassroots appeal goes beyond party machinery, noting that his engagement with residents has been built around accessibility, personal relationships and direct interaction with communities.

He maintained that political influence should not be measured solely by access to party structures, but also by the level of trust, acceptance and connection a political figure has with the electorate.

Osolana further argued that Agbelebu’s growing grassroots presence and continued engagement across Agege distinguish him from politicians whose influence, in his view, is primarily tied to party structures.

The reported defection of Egunjobi to the APM has generated discussions among political stakeholders in Agege, particularly over its possible implications for party support and grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 elections.

Agbelebu, a former Sole Administrator of Agege Local Government and former Vice Chairman of the council, has continued his engagements across Agege Constituency 01 as political activities gather momentum ahead of the 2027 elections.

Osolana, as Director General of the Oluwagbenga Michael Abiola Campaign Organization, has continued to emphasise grassroots engagement, accessibility, effective representation and people-oriented leadership.

With political activities intensifying across Agege, issues surrounding party structure, personal popularity, grassroots acceptance and representation are expected to remain prominent in the political discourse ahead of the 2027 elections.

Credit: The Nation 

Lagos takes health and hygiene advocacy to the grassroots

Yomi Durojaye 

…urges residents to prioritise their health

As part of efforts by the Lagos State Government to cascade health and hygiene advocacy to the grassroots and improve personal healthcare practices across communities, the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development, through the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Local Government and Rural Development, has commenced an Advocacy and Community-Based Health Sanitation Campaign Programme in Oriade Local Council Development Area.

The advocacy programme, which is expected to spread across the five divisions of the State, is geared towards creating healthy habits and encouraging residents to pay greater attention to their health, particularly through the adoption of simple and basic health practices that can help mitigate the spread of diseases and infections.

While delivering the keynote address, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development, Mrs Kikelomo Bolarinwa, disclosed that the administration of Mr Governor remains committed to improving health, hygiene and the overall living conditions of residents across the State.

Bolarinwa reiterated that the importance of a clean and healthy environment to the well-being, productivity and overall development of communities in the State cannot be overemphasised, hence the need for the advocacy campaign.

While urging community leaders, residents and youths to actively participate in the programme and support the campaign by making cleanliness and proper sanitation a daily way of life, Bolarinwa affirmed that the Advocacy and Community-Based Health Sanitation Campaign Programme provides an opportunity to strengthen public awareness, encourage responsible sanitation practices, promote behavioural change and deepen community ownership of collective environmental health responsibilities.

Similarly, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor, Mr Babatunde Durojaiye, in his welcome address, disclosed that the commitment of Mr Governor to healthcare and hygiene in Lagos State necessitated the advocacy campaign, particularly as part of efforts to deliver quality healthcare services and improve the living conditions of residents across the State through the T.H.E.M.E.S. Plus Agenda.

While welcoming participants to the programme, Durojaiye charged them to pay keen attention to the facilitators and gain valuable information that would help improve their approach to health and hygiene within their various communities.

The Chairman, Oriade Local Council Development Area, Hon. Rasaq Akorede, thanked Mr Governor and the Ministry for flagging off the Hygiene Advocacy Campaign in Oriade LCDA. He assured that the Council would continue to partner with the State Government to ensure that best hygienic practices are effectively cascaded to the grassroots.

In his vote of thanks, the CDC Chairman in Oriade LCDA, Mr Victor Okunola, thanked Mr Governor for prioritising healthcare in the State, particularly in rural communities. He also assured that the Community Development Associations in Oriade would continue to collaborate with the Oriade Local Council Development Area and the State Government to ensure that improved healthcare practices are cascaded to the grassroots.

The event was attended by officials of the Council, members of Community Development Associations, community leaders, youths and residents. It featured presentations by Mrs Obisesan Felicia, a seasoned professional from the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, and Mrs Oguntona Elizabeth, Director, Health Education and Promotion Services, Ministry of Health.

Kehinde Adebayo

Deputy Director, Public Affairs Unit

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

𝗢𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗲, 𝗧𝗮𝗵𝗶𝗿, 𝗢𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗶𝘄𝗼𝗹𝗮 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗗𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗴𝗲

 

--- 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗘𝘃𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲, 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀, 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗩𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

The Councillor representing Ward A in Agege Local Government, Hon. Kazeem Hamzat (Onile), has joined forces with the Supervisor for Education, Hon. Tahir Taoheed, and the Supervisor for Information, Hon. Olayiwola Rasheed Emmanuel, to tackle indiscriminate refuse dumping in parts of Isale-Oja Community.

The intervention followed the discovery of several environmental black spots at Imam Mukthar Lane, Oloko Lane and behind Olalabi Compound during an inspection tour of communities across the ward.

The three representatives immediately arranged for a compactor to evacuate the accumulated refuse, while warning landlords and residents in the affected areas against allowing their surroundings to be converted into illegal dumpsites.

The representatives expressed concern that some individuals, including electrical condemned-material buyers, sugarcane sellers and other operators, were allegedly contributing to the indiscriminate dumping, particularly during the night.

Speaking during the exercise, Hon. Kazeem Onile said the intervention was necessary to safeguard the health and wellbeing of residents and maintain a clean environment across the ward.

“We cannot continue to allow our communities to be turned into dumping grounds. Every landlord and resident has a responsibility to keep the environment around their homes clean. We are appealing to everyone to cooperate with us because maintaining a clean environment is a collective responsibility,” he said.

Hon. Tahir Taoheed stressed that environmental cleanliness was essential to the wellbeing of families and the development of healthy communities.

“A healthy environment is essential for a healthy society. We must not wait until refuse becomes a major health or environmental hazard before we act. We are calling on landlords, residents and business operators to take ownership of their immediate surroundings and stop practices that compromise the cleanliness of our communities,” he said.

He also urged residents to support environmental monitoring efforts by promptly drawing the attention of the relevant authorities to activities that could lead to the emergence of new black spots.

For Hon. Olayiwola Rasheed Emmanuel, the inspection underscored the importance of regular engagement with communities and responding promptly to issues identified on the ground.

“Our responsibility is not only to sit in offices; we must go into the communities, see what is happening and respond where necessary. What we saw here requires the attention of everyone. We are therefore charging landlords and residents to take charge of their environment and prevent these locations from becoming dumpsites again,” he said.

The Supervisor for Information further warned that the evacuation exercise should not be regarded as a licence for the illegal dumping of refuse to continue, noting that enforcement measures would follow if the practice recurred.

He said landlords and residents could face sanctions, including the sealing of premises where environmental violations persist, in line with applicable environmental laws and regulations.

The three representatives also called on the Environmental Monitoring Team overseeing the ward to identify, document and monitor other black spots across the communities, with a view to preventing the recurrence of indiscriminate refuse dumping.

The exercise was joined by the Supervisor for Environment, Hon. Olabisi Emmanuel (Na Correct), Chief Olayiwola Mutairu, members of the Environmental Enforcement Team, community youths and other stakeholders, who participated in the inspection and waste evacuation.

The representatives reiterated the need for residents to take greater responsibility for the cleanliness of their immediate surroundings, stressing that a cleaner and healthier Agege requires the collective cooperation of government, landlords, residents, businesses and community stakeholders.

By Jena Olayiwola Rashers