Category: Council Report

Our Reporter The Chairman, Local Government Service Commission (LGSC), Hon. Kamal Bayewu has said that the concept of local government autonomy is already well-established in Lagos State, reaffirming its critical role as a driving force behind grassroots development. Bayewu noted that the concept, which has long been embraced by the state, allows for the efficient allocation of resources to critical areas, ensuring that local authorities can directly address the needs of their communities. This, he explained, has significantly contributed to fostering sustainable development across the state. Speaking at the 2024…

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye -Building named after former SSG, Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Basorun Three years after construction of an ultra – modern council secretariat, Chairman, Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), in Ikorodu Local Government of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, Builder Sesan Daini, has completed another legacy project – Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA Legislative & Administrative Complex. The project, which was awarded to be completed in 12 months, was eventually completed and delivered in a record time of six months. The new structure, which was named after the former Secretary to the…

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Kunle Adelabu The Chairman of the Lagos State Local Government Service Commission, Hon. Kamal Ayinde Bayewu, has commended the Chairman, Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Builder Sesan Daini, for his internal Revenue Generation (IGR) efforts and projects. Hon. Bayewu, who gave the commendation on Monday, at the commissioning of the one – storey ultra – modern Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA Legislative & Administrative Complex named after Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Basorun, said that the council is number one in terms of IGR generation. He said that the council, under the administration of Bulder…

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Kunle Adelabu An ultra -modern Igbogbo/Bayeku Legislative and Administrative Building will be commissioned by the representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, on Monday, September 16. The new structure, was constructed by the administration of Builder Sesan Daini, the Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA. The complex comprises en-suite offices for the Council legislators, chamber, and offices for other administrative departments. The council boss had, in 2021, commissioned a one – storey ultra modern administrative building which houses the Chairman’s office, offices for the members of his cabinet, management team, staff,…

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Kunle Adelabu -Say budget preparation, performance must be made public Serving Local Government Chairmen and those warming up to take charge from them have been told to brace up for what to come in terms of financial management and accountability at their respective councils, going by the autonomy granted them, which, according to report gathered, has improved their allocations from the federation account, as a result of the Supreme Court judgment delivered in …, upon the case filed by the Attorney – General of the Federation. The matter, again, came…

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Kunle Adelabu A former aspirant for the Lagos State House of Assembly and public analyst, Mr Rasaq Aderibigbe, has welcomed the judgement of the Supreme Court over the autonomy of the local government. In his reaction to the judgement that declared that witholding funds meant for the council areas by state governors is illegal, and also affirmed the independence of the council to administer itself, Aderibigbe said that the decision marks a significant step towards making the councils not subservient to the states. He emphasized that with the independence, people…

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Kunle Adelabu The ruling of the Supreme Court on Thursday, declaring that it is unconstitutional for the state governors to withhold funds meant for the administration of the Local Government, has been welcomed by cross section of Nigerians. Many of those that have reacted to the ruling were of the view that it would resolve the decade – long dispute over the Local Government autonomy and the right to administer itself without the state governors’ interference. They also stated that the financial and administrative autonomy granted the 774 Local Governments…

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Kunle Adelabu & Wale Jagun -Council Chair says incident happened two years ago, not recently -Video released to discredit Council Chairman – Council Leader Following the viral video where members of the Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area (LCDA) were seen accusing one other of financial recklessness and theft of the council documents, the authorities have released statements to explained what actually transpired. The video, which was released Friday evening across the WhatsApp platforms related to Ikorodu, was viewed with great disappointment by residents who condemned the Councilors’ act. In…

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Wale Jagun The 73 wide and 383 metres Bamidele Laditi/Oluwo Odikan road project in Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has been flagged – off by the Executive Chairman of the Council, Hon. Sulaimon Kazeem Olanrewaju, FCA FCTI. The road project, which was flagged – off on Monday, May 27, with drainage on both sides, is expected to be completed within six months. Addressing stakeholders and residents during the ceremony, Hon. Sulaimon said that the project, when completed, would bring about economic development to the area, improved accessibility with…

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