Ibeju Lekki LGA Gets Facelift From Lagos State Government

A new administrative building, purpose built legislative council chamber and a standard interlocking road were some of the projects recently inaugurated by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at Ibeju Lekki Local Government Area of Lagos State, on Wednesday.

The multi-storey administrative building, named after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, was rebuilt and delivered by the council chairman, Hon. Abdullahi Olowa. It succeeds the old council secretariat, which was razed by arsonists during the October 2020 protests against police brutality.

Sanwo-Olu also performed the groundbreaking for the construction of Citrus Gardens— a housing project the council initiated in collaboration with private developers.

The occasion marked a new chapter in the council’s efforts to reorganise its administrative structures, following the destruction of its headquarters in the wake of violent protests.

Sanwo-Olu said the projects underscored the council chairman’s commitment to inclusive development and responsive governance at the grassroots.

The development, the Governor said, reflected the resilient spirit of the council to bounce back from the setbacks it suffered from arson attacks. He said the progress marked the power of purposeful and transformational leadership that had been driving the progress of the State.

He said: “It is with a great delight that I commission and hand over these impactful projects to the good people of Ibeju Lekki. These projects underscore our commitment to inclusive development and responsive governance at the grassroots level. This moment reflects the progress inspired by the transformative impact of our THEMES Plus development agenda. This is the power of purposeful and transformational leadership that is driving Lagos State forward.

“Grassroots development is central to our vision for a Greater Lagos. The projects being unveiled today are a collaborative efforts of the Government, development partners and the resilient people of this community. The newly completed administrative building will restore and enhance operational efficiency of the council, just as it will improve staff productivity. The well-furnished legislative building complements the business of the local government for more greater impact.”

Sanwo-Olu said the projects centred around jobs creation and broadening the council’s internally generated revenue base, stressing that the projects would promote orderly urban development in the community.

Inaugurating the road, the Governor said the infrastructure would open up access to undeveloped areas of the council, permitting more development. The road was named after the Governor to honour Sanwo-Olu’s infrastructure legacy in the council.

The Governor used the opportunity to inform the council’s residents about his administration’s plan to construct key road projects in the Ibeju Lekki community, pointing out that Eleranigbe Road would be attended to in order to open connectivity around Omu Creek.

“I make bold to inform you that we have started the bridge from Sangotedo and will cross over from Omu Creek to drop at Lekki airport area. Once this infrastructure is completed, it will open up the entire corridor,” Sanwo-Olu said.

Olowa said the reconstruction of the council’s headquarters would normalise activities in the local government area, noting that staff members of the council could now work in a workspace that fostered efficiency and innovation.

He said: “This new secretariat complex provides a spacious, well-equipped, and technologically advanced environment which addresses the longstanding challenges of inadequate office space and suboptimal working conditions. With high-speed internet, 24-hour solar lighting, CCTV surveillance, and a dedicated ICT Center, I can confidently declare that we have delivered one of the most advanced local government administrative buildings in the country.”

The council chairman said the new legislative chamber would be the cornerstone of democratic governance in the council. The councillors, he said, would now operate from a befitting office accommodation that reflected the importance of their work.

Olowa said the Citrus Gardens would be more than housing estate. The project, he said, will stimulate economic activity and set a new benchmark for urban development in Ibeju-Lekki.

“The housing estate will feature modern residential units, paved roads, CCTV surveillance, constant security, indoor recreation spaces, and green areas. All designed to promote safe, inclusive, and sustainable living,” the council boss said.

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Ejigbo LCDA Unveils Ultra-Modern Secretariat

A brand new ultra-modern council secretariat for Ejigbo local council development area (LCDA) has been unveiled. The event, which held over the weekend, marked a historic milestone for the council. The Chairman of the LCDA, Monsurudeen Oloyede Bello (OBE), unveiled the newly constructed edifice.

The building, named Nurudeen Obe Complex, stands as a tribute to his late father’s legacy.

Bello described it as a significant moment in the history of the council

He specially acknowledged the Lagos State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, for his unwavering commitment to grassroots development and his consistent support for the growth of local government administration across the state.

Reflecting on the journey that led to the construction of the edifice, Bello noted that the secretariat’s history dated back to 2003 during the creation of LCDAs under the then Governor, now President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He explained that Ejigbo LCDA operated from the inherited NRC building, which, though used by four successive administrations, was unsuitable for governance.

According to him, the structure, originally meant for party activities, could not support effective administration. Offices were scattered due to space limitations and infrastructure decay, which hindered service delivery. Upon assuming office on July 27, 2017, Bello said it became clear that the NRC structure had to be replaced completely.

“In collaboration with the Department of Works and Infrastructure, we developed a modern design that conforms with the institutional and operational demands of a Lagos State Model city governance,” he said, adding “This is not just another building but a symbol of hope, unity, and inclusive governance. It is a structure that regulates and represents the interests of the Federal Government, Lagos State, Oshodi-Isolo Local Government, and Ejigbo LCDA. “This secretariat is not only a seat of governance; it is a catalyst for economic growth. Its strategic location, nestled between Ajao Estate and the Oshodi-Isolo axis, provides a natural flow of commercial activities and positions Ejigbo as a fertile ground for investors.”

He lauded religious bodies across all faiths for their continuous prayers, moral guidance, and support. He also thanked stakeholders and residents for their trust, patience, and support throughout his administration.

He acknowledged his political personal assistants and paid tribute to his late parents, especially his father, a pioneer politician in Ejigbo Land.

Lagos State APC Chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, praised the project as a landmark achievement. He said the ultra-modern secretariat reflected visionary leadership, purposeful governance, and a strong commitment to the people of Ejigbo and Lagos State.

 

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Lagos APC Slams ADC Over criticisms On Tinubu's Appointments

The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the criticisms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s appointments by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as “mischievous” and “emblematic of the party’s long-standing tradition of political irrelevance.”

In a statement on Sunday by its spokesperson, Mogaji Seye Oladejo, the APC accused the ADC of resorting to “petty, uninformed commentary” aimed at undermining the President’s appointments, which the APC described as “merit-based and inclusive.”

The APC noted that President Tinubu’s appointments reflect a commitment to competence, regional balance, and institutional reform, adding that the ADC’s criticism reeks of “political desperation, not patriotic concern.”

The party challenged the ADC to point to a single state, local government, or constituency it governs where its “inclusive” model has produced tangible results, questioning the party’s credibility to lecture the President on leadership.

The APC expressed confidence in the President’s administration and its direction, urging Nigerians to focus on performance rather than propaganda.

The party also called on the ADC to elevate its discourse and resist the temptation to weaponize ethnicity, cynicism, or political bitterness.

The statement read: “President Tinubu’s appointments so far have reflected a deliberate commitment to competence, regional balance, and institutional reform. From technocrats and reformers to seasoned administrators, every appointment made under his leadership has reflected Nigeria’s diversity and the urgency of national renewal.

“Unlike the ADC — which has failed to evolve from a platform of recycled slogans to a body of real policy alternatives — President Tinubu and the APC are focused on nation-building, not optics. The composition of his cabinet and key agency leadership reflects individuals with verifiable track records in both public and private sectors — individuals capable of delivering results in these crucial times.

“It is laughable that the ADC, a party with negligible electoral impact and no real governance experience at the federal or state level, would presume to lecture the President of the Federal Republic on leadership. We challenge the ADC to point to a single state, local government, or constituency it governs where its own so-called ‘inclusive’ model has produced tangible results.

“Criticism, when constructive, is welcomed in any democracy. But the ADC’s rhetoric reeks of political desperation, not patriotic concern.

President Tinubu’s administration continues to engage all Nigerians, regardless of party, ethnicity, or religion, in the quest to restore trust in government and revive the economy. The Lagos APC stands firmly behind the President’s decisions and urges Nigerians to focus on performance, not propaganda.

“The real test of appointments is not where appointees come from — but what they do with the privilege of public service. On that score, we remain confident in this administration’s direction and vision.

“The Lagos APC calls on the ADC to elevate its discourse, if it still wishes to be taken seriously, and to resist the temptation to weaponize ethnicity, cynicism, or political bitterness in moments that demand unity and competence.”

 

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