Category: Council Report

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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Wale Jagun -As Youth Leaders declare support for Council Chair’s re – election The Lagos State Local Government Service Commission, under the Chairmanship of Alhaji Kamal Ayinde Bayewu, during the week, visited the Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division area of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, on a working visit. Alhaji Bayewu and his team were welcomed by the Council boss, Hon. Sulaimon Kazeem Olanrewaju (SKO), and members of his administration. In a statement by the Council Chairman’s Media Team, it stated that members of the commission…

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Jare Babatunde-Says project will enhance movement Following the stakeholders’ engagement a few days back, the Executive Chairman of ljede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo-Alogba, has flagged off the construction of a 330-meter long, in Oremeta area of the council, which will be completed within six months. The construction of the 7.3-meter wide road which will have drainage system on both sides, commenced on Wednesday, May 15th, 2024. In a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Chairman, Mr Gbolahan Rafiu Omotosho, he said that the project…

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Wale Jagun & Mariam Akinloye-Council boss, Hon. Gbadebo – Alogba urges residents to show kindness The Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo – Alogba, has continued with her support for the residents of her council area in a to limit the impact of the economic challenges in the country on them, with the presentation of N20, 000 each to 1000 beneficiaries. Hon. Gbadebo – Alogba, who has been reaching out to many residents through cash gifts and food…

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Wale Jagun The Executive Chairman, Ikorodu West LCDA, Hon. (Otunba) Sulaimon Kazeem Olanrewaju FCA, FCTI., has cleared the air over the controversies being generated by the construction of the Asolo/Agbede road in the council. Hon. Sulaimon, who said that the road is an important one, explained that the council is partnering with the representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, in constructing the road. There were controversies at the Asolo/Agbede area during week between the residents of the area and the council, due to misinformation which has now…

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Wale Jagun -Charge on IGR improvement Commendations have continued to trail the achievements of the Chairman, Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Otunba (Hon.) Sulaimon Kazeem Olanrewaju (SKO), FCA, FCTI. In particular, the council boss has been commended for surpassing his predecessors and the innovative ways that he has been piloting the affairs of the council. The recent commendations came the way of Hon. Sulaimon, following a statement titled, “Building a Better Council Secretariat for You!”, that he personally signed, where he stated his administration’s efforts so far in…

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Kunle Adelabu The Executive Chairman, Imota Local Council Development Area, LCDA, Hon. Wasiu Agoro, has stated that 1500 residents were catered for in the palliative distribution held last weekend in Imota. Hon. Agoro said that his administration aligned with the directive of the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu, provide the food support for the people, while speaking with THE IMPACT during the week. Recall that a chieftain of the Governance Advisory Council, GAC, Sen. Adeseye Ogunlewe, on Monday, charged council bosses on the need to utilize…

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