Orile-Agege Chairman Lists Projects, Says 21 Were Inherited

The Chairman of Orile-Agege Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Akinola Abiodun Idowu, has explained that his administration prioritised the completion of inherited projects after assuming office, disclosing that it took over 21 ongoing construction and infrastructure projects.

Idowu made this known while presenting his administration’s first-year scorecard at a media parley on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, where he outlined achievements in roads, healthcare, education, sanitation, youth development and economic empowerment.

He said his government chose to continue and complete projects inherited from the previous administration rather than abandon them, while also introducing new interventions to address the needs of residents.

On infrastructure, the chairman listed road construction and rehabilitation works in Egbatedo, Dada Akapo Street and Bade Abiona as some of the projects undertaken by his administration.

He said work on Dada Akapo Street included reinforced concrete drainage with covered slabs to address recurring flooding and improve access for residents.

Other infrastructure interventions include the desilting of 12 drainage channels, construction of a borehole on Adebayo Johnson Street, an area office at Oyewole and an entrance arc on Olakrokun Street.

The council also embarked on the construction of a Primary Health Centre on Gbadamosi Street and renovation of three existing health facilities.

Idowu further disclosed that the Independent National Electoral Commission office on Arigbanla Street had been rehabilitated, while reinforced concrete drainage was constructed at Ejire Lane.

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

On education, the chairman said the council had supplied chairs, desks and learning materials to public primary schools to improve teaching and learning conditions.

He also disclosed that, in partnership with the Apata Humanitarian Foundation, 500 school uniforms and writing materials were distributed to pupils. The administration equally provided free Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) forms and 500 General Certificate of Education (GCE) forms to support students.

In youth development, Idowu said 20 beneficiaries secured international training opportunities through a partnership with a Chinese renewable energy agency.

He added that the council organised a two-week free Skills Boot Camp, where participants received training in photography, cinematography, graphic design, drone piloting, coding, renewable energy, electric vehicle technology and artificial intelligence animation.

Some outstanding participants, he said, were offered further training opportunities in China and at the Nigerian Institute of Journalism.

The administration also organised a spelling competition, held the third graduation ceremony for vocational trainees and commenced the Orile-Agege Community Games to encourage sporting activities and strengthen community relationships.

On healthcare, the chairman listed support for measles-rubella vaccination, maternal and child health services, routine immunisation, Vitamin A supplementation and deworming programmes among the council’s interventions.

He said a free medical outreach organised in partnership with the Lions Club provided residents with eye examinations, prescription glasses and medications.

Addressing waste management, Idowu disclosed that the council was providing ₦2 million monthly to support eight Private Sector Participation waste operators in improving refuse collection and disposal.

He also announced the procurement of two waste compactors and disclosed that residents in Ward C benefited from more than a month of free refuse collection.

As part of efforts to reduce the financial burden on households, the council waived outstanding waste bills accumulated between January 1999 and December 2022, while granting a 50 per cent reduction on arrears covering January 2023 to August 2025.

On economic empowerment, the chairman said 200 beneficiaries receive ₦100,000 each monthly under the council’s empowerment programme to support small businesses and household needs.

He also announced a ₦12 million non-interest loan facility under the PSP scheme.

To address rising food prices, the administration partnered with Inspire Lagos Food Market to provide a 50 per cent subsidy on selected food items for residents.

Idowu further said the council had begun introducing electric vehicles, including tricycles and motorcycles, as part of its green energy initiative.

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

The chairman also spoke about financial accountability, saying he had nothing to fear from any investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). He maintained that the council’s financial records were open to scrutiny and regularly audited by the Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Public Accounts and external auditors.

He attributed the financial autonomy enjoyed by local governments in Lagos to the efforts of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, saying council funds were now paid directly to the councils.

Idowu said his administration would focus on completing inherited and ongoing projects, advancing new proposals through due process and sustaining programmes that provide measurable benefits to residents.

He described the media engagement as an opportunity to account for the administration’s decisions, explain its activities and receive feedback, while urging journalists to maintain fair and factual reporting.

The chairman later led journalists and council officials on an inspection of selected projects, including road infrastructure, drainage works, CNG-powered eight-seater Marwa vehicles and council facilities.