Orile-Agege LCDA Chairman Highlights Road Projects, Education, Healthcare, N50m Monthly Empowerment in First-Year Scorecard

The Executive Chairman of Orile-Agege Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Akinola Abiodun Idowu, has highlighted the administration’s achievements in education, infrastructure, healthcare, environmental sanitation, youth development and economic empowerment as he presented a scorecard of his first year in office.

Idowu disclosed this on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at a media parley organised to mark one year of what he described as purposeful leadership, where he outlined completed projects, ongoing interventions and plans for the council area.

He said the administration, which assumed office in July 2025, had remained committed to fulfilling its promises to residents, stressing that governance must go beyond occupying public offices to delivering tangible improvements in people’s lives.

On education and youth development, the chairman said the council had provided chairs, desks and learning materials to public primary schools to improve the learning environment.

He disclosed that, in partnership with the Apata Humanitarian Foundation, the administration distributed 500 school uniforms and writing materials, while also providing free Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) forms and 500 General Certificate of Education (GCE) forms to ease the financial burden on parents.

He further revealed that 20 beneficiaries secured international training opportunities through a partnership with a Chinese renewable energy agency.

According to him, the council also organised a two-week free Skills Boot Camp, which equipped young people with practical skills in photography, cinematography, graphic design, drone piloting, coding, renewable energy, electric vehicle technology and artificial intelligence animation.

He added that outstanding participants were offered opportunities for further training in China and at the Nigerian Institute of Journalism.

Other youth-focused initiatives included a Spelling Bee competition, the third graduation ceremony for vocational trainees and the commencement of the Orile-Agege Community Games, designed to promote unity, discover talents and encourage sporting activities across communities.

On capital projects and infrastructure, Idowu said the administration inherited 21 ongoing construction and infrastructure projects upon assumption of office but resolved to prioritise their completion rather than abandon them.

He said the council had also embarked on major road construction and rehabilitation projects across the LCDA, particularly in the Egbatedo area, Dada Akapo Street and Bade Abiona, to improve accessibility, address infrastructure deficits and stimulate economic and social activities.

At Dada Akapo Street, he said, the council undertook the construction of reinforced concrete drainage with covered slabs alongside road works to tackle perennial flooding and provide durable infrastructure.

The chairman also listed the desilting of 12 drainage channels across the LCDA, construction of a Primary Health Centre on Gbadamosi Street and renovation of three existing health facilities among the administration’s interventions.

Other projects include the construction of a borehole on Adebayo Johnson Street, an Area Office at Oyewole, an entrance arc on Olakrokun Street, rehabilitation of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office on Arigbanla Street and construction of reinforced concrete drainage at Ejire Lane.

He disclosed that procurement had commenced for the rehabilitation of Shodolamu, Alhaji Oladipupo and Idowu Streets, off Oko Oba Road, with the bid opening conducted on October 12, 2026.

The administration, he added, had also commenced its tree-planting initiative, tagged Igi Abo, as part of efforts to beautify the environment and promote environmental sustainability.

On healthcare, the chairman said the council supported measles-rubella vaccination, maternal and child health services, routine immunisation, Vitamin A supplementation and deworming programmes.

He also disclosed that, in collaboration with the Lions Club, the council organised a free medical outreach that provided residents with eye examinations, prescription glasses and medications.

Addressing environmental sanitation and waste management, Idowu said the administration provided monthly financial support of N2 million to eight Private Sector Participation (PSP) waste operators to strengthen waste collection and disposal services.

He added that two waste compactors had been procured, while residents of Ward C benefited from more than a month of free refuse collection.

In a further move to ease the financial burden on residents, the council waived all outstanding waste bills covering January 1999 to December 2022 and granted a 50 per cent reduction on arrears accumulated between January 2023 and August 2025.

On economic empowerment, the chairman disclosed that the administration’s monthly empowerment programme provides 200 beneficiaries with N100,000 each to support their businesses and household needs.

He also announced the provision of a N12 million non-interest loan facility under the PSP scheme.

To address the rising cost of living, the council partnered with Inspire Lagos Food Market to offer a 50 per cent subsidy on selected food items, making essential commodities more affordable to residents.

Idowu further disclosed that the council had commenced the introduction of electric vehicles, including tricycles and motorcycles, as part of its green energy initiative.

On security and governance, he said the administration had provided 4,000 streetlights across the LCDA and was engaging relevant stakeholders on plans to introduce CCTV surveillance to strengthen security and improve public safety.

He added that official vehicles had been procured to enhance council operations, while a vehicle was also provided for the traditional ruler in recognition of the traditional institution.

The chairman said the administration had equally strengthened its engagement with Community Development Associations (CDAs), Community Development Committees (CDCs), traditional rulers and other stakeholders, noting that effective governance required the active participation of residents.

Looking ahead, Idowu said the administration would concentrate on completing ongoing projects, advancing proposed projects through the appropriate due process and sustaining programmes that deliver measurable benefits to the people.

He assured residents that their concerns would continue to guide the council’s decisions and appealed to the media to uphold fair, factual and balanced reporting while offering constructive criticism where necessary.

Describing the media parley as an opportunity to account for the administration’s decisions, explain ongoing projects and receive feedback, he reiterated his commitment to building a more prosperous, cleaner, safer and better-developed Orile-Agege LCDA.