The Chairman of Apapa-Iganmu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Jimoh Saliu, has commenced the first phase of the Ounje Olugbani Food Support and Owo Irorun cash assistance initiative, targeting about 13,000 households across the council.
Saliu said the initiative was aimed at cushioning the economic hardship faced by residents, particularly during the festive season.
He explained that each beneficiary would receive a food pack comprising garri, rice, semovita, beans, vegetable oil, salt, seasoning cubes and spaghetti, alongside a cash support of N5,000.
According to him, the items were packaged to ensure that families could prepare more than a single meal from the support received.
“This is not something a family will finish in one meal. The volume is enough to cater for households,” he said.
Saliu said the initiative was inspired by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s call on leaders to prioritise food security and ensure food reaches Nigerians.
He described the exercise as the first edition of the programme, adding that subsequent editions would be implemented during major festive periods such as Ramadan, Easter and Salah.
He said his administration initially focused on infrastructure development during its first 100 days in office, but was now shifting attention to social welfare and human development.
To ensure transparency, the council boss said the distribution process was coordinated through community stakeholders, including councillors, ward leaders, community development associations (CDAs), youth leaders and landlords, to ensure the items reached its intended beneficiaries. He added that house enumeration and ticketing were carried out across wards to prevent diversion and duplication.
He added that the council had trained over 1,000 youths in various vocational skills, noting that equipment would be distributed to beneficiaries in the coming weeks as part of its empowerment drive.
He assured residents that his administration would sustain programmes targeted at improving living standards across the council.
By Aishat Ahmed, Kaothar Abdulateef, Faith Ajiboye
The Chairman of Apapa-Iganmu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Jimoh Saliu, has reiterated his commitment to good governance and improved service delivery as his administration marked its first 100 days in office.
The event, held at the council secretariat, showcased some of the achievements recorded in the past three months, including road rehabilitation, staff welfare initiatives, and youth empowerment programmes.
Saliu said the first 100 days were the beginning of a long-term development agenda for Apapa-Iganmu. “This milestone marks the foundation of a greater vision. We are committed to making life better for our people,” he said.
Saliu presented N250,000 each to 31 retirees in appreciation of their years of service. New staff buses were also unveiled to improve staff welfare and transportation.
Saliu, while opening Akinola Street in Sari-Iganmu, reconstructed with interlocking, said interlocks was used due to the swampy nature of the terrain to ensure durability, address flooding and improve road accessibility.
Saliu also announced plans to empower 250 youths, 500 women, widows, and elderly persons with financial support and food packages.
He added that over 500 youths were currently undergoing ICT and vocational training at the council’s public library, with computer systems being introduced in schools across the council.
In the health sector, the chairman commended PTM Terminal, Apapa, for rehabilitating the council’s Primary Health Centre and revealed plans to establish a General Hospital within the LCDA to meet residents’ healthcare needs.
A retiree, Mr. Efionso Ndebasi, who received an award and cash gift, expressed gratitude to the council for the recognition. “I feel very happy indeed. Our chairman has done a great thing in our lives, and I truly appreciate it. This award came as a surprise to us, and I’m very grateful,” he said.
By Faith Ajiboye, Bolatito Akande and Azeezat Adeshola
The Chairman of Apapa-Iganmu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Jimoh Saliu, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to open governance and citizen participation in the formulation of the 2026 fiscal plan.
Speaking at the council’s 2026 Budget Stakeholders’ Forum tagged “Budget of Resetting,” Saliu said the forum underscored his resolve to run an administration that reflects the voices and aspirations of residents.
He said: “Today, we come together not just as elected officials but as partners in progress, united by a common goal to build a brighter future for Apapa-Iganmu. The resetting symbolises a renewed commitment to re-evaluating priorities and charting a forward-thinking path that mirrors the people’s needs”.
The council boss said the forum marked a new phase of participatory governance in the council, where residents, community leaders, and stakeholders could freely contribute to the budget planning process.
According to him, despite the economic and infrastructural challenges confronting the council, several achievements have been recorded within his administration’s first 100 days in office.
These, he said, include the distribution of free GCE forms to 100 outstanding students, organisation of mock examinations and preparatory classes, and hosting of the 21st Spelling Bee Competition that featured 22 schools and produced Araromi Secondary School as winner.
He noted that the Senator Oluremi Tinubu Public Library had been inspected for major upgrades, while plans were underway to convert Ireti-Owoseni School into a Technical Training Centre and establish a senior secondary school within the LCDA.
Saliu said that 10 youths from Apapa-Iganmu were sponsored for Computer and Information Technology training at NIIT adding that the council has delivered two staff buses and the first-ever celebration of retired employees since 2002.
He assured that his government would sustain the pace of progress.
Saliu reaffirmed that his administration’s “Budget of Resetting” would be people-oriented, transparent, and geared toward sustainable development.
The Chairman of Apapa-Iganmu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Jimoh Soliu, will today distribute free General Certificate Examination (GCE) forms to indigent pupils.
Soliu described education as the “bedrock of any society,” stressing that no child should be deprived of academic opportunities due to financial hardship.
He noted that the gesture was a practical demonstration of the council’s commitment to building a brighter future through investment in human capital.
“Financial constraints should never hinder a child’s pursuit of knowledge. By providing these free GCE forms, we are taking a tangible step towards ensuring that our talented young minds have the tools they need to succeed,” he said.
He recalled that the council recently organised free summer holiday coaching classes for both primary and secondary school pupils, alongside the distribution of exercise books, as part of efforts to foster academic excellence within the council.
Soliu urged them to embrace the opportunity with determination, resilience, and focus. He advised them to strive for excellence in their studies, assuring them that the community remains committed to their success.
He also commended parents and guardians for their sacrifices and charged them to remain actively involved in their children’s education while instilling values of hard work, integrity, and perseverance.
The council boss used the occasion to appreciate the Council Manager, Mr. Lateef Badmus, and the Head of Department (HOD) Education, Mr. Olalekan Jinadu, for their roles in making the programme a success.
He reiterated his administration’s commitment to initiating more educational support programmes, emphasizing that no child in Apapa-Iganmu should be left behind in the pursuit of Academic excellence.
The political atmosphere in Apapa-Iganmu Local Council Development Area (LCDA) surged with excitement as the All Progressives Congress (APC) officially inaugurated its 2025 Election Campaign Committees. The high-energy event, held at the bustling CZ Anago Complex, was a colorful convergence of party leaders, stakeholders, and enthusiastic supporters from all wards of the LCDA.
The ceremony, chaired by the outgoing Chairman, Alhaja Funmilayo Akande-Mohammed, saw the formal introduction of Jimoh Olawale Saliu as the APC flagbearer for the forthcoming local council elections.
Alhaja Akande-Mohammed urged party members to stay united and focused on victory.
She described Saliu as a “tested and trusted son of the soil” who possesses the competence, vision, and grassroots connection to consolidate on the developmental strides achieved in the council.
The unveiling of committee directorates was a key highlight of the event, featuring the presentation of heads of various campaign directorates, including strategy, mobilisation, youth engagement, women outreach, media, and logistics. The structure, according to party officials, is designed to deepen community engagement and deliver a resounding victory at the polls.
Stakeholders across the political spectrum took turns to deliver endorsement speeches, pledging their full support to the candidacy of Saliu. Ward representatives further fired up the atmosphere with electrifying chants and slogans, reinforcing their readiness for the campaign trail.
In a show of goodwill and solidarity, respected community leaders—including Chief Oloyede, Sunfab Group of Schools, and other grassroots influencers, visited the committee shortly after the inauguration, donating campaign materials and offering words of encouragement.
Saliu expressed appreciation for the overwhelming support and reiterated his commitment to running an inclusive campaign anchored on development, youth empowerment and improved service delivery.
“This campaign belongs to the people. Together, we will build a stronger, more prosperous Apapa-Iganmu where no one is left behind,” he said.
•I’m highly honoured, says Prince Olusi •Osun monarch hails council boss •AIG: Akande-Mohammed’s love for security commendable
In commemorating the 88th birthday of Chairman, Governance Advisory Council (GAC), Prince Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi, the Chairman of Apapa-Iganmu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Alhaja Funmilayo Akande-Mohammed has named the newly constructed Ijora Badia Police Station in Prince Olusi honour.
The inauguration held on October 18 was attended by dignitaries, community leaders, security personnel, and residents.
The council boss reiterated significance of the station in improving the security architecture of the council.
The station, she said, would boost security and enhance community development.
She thanked Prince Olusi for providing quality leadership for Lagosians.
According to her, Prince Olusi has been a guiding light for politicians to emulate.
She prayed to Allah to grant the GAC leader long life and good health.
Alhaja Akande-Mohammed said she was glad to see the police station project seen the light of the day.
She emphasized its significance beyond being just a physical structure but being her administrations’ determination in improving the community through infrastructure.
“Today is not just about a new building; it’s about showing our strength as a community and our commitment to creating a safer environment for everyone in Apapa-Iganmu,” she stated.
According to her, the new police station replaces the old one, which was destroyed by fire, leaving the community vulnerable.
She stated that the initial replacement done by the Lagos State Government faced flooding issues, hindering police operations in the community.
The council boss said her administration was careful in planning and considered environmental challenges, particularly heavy rains, in the construction of the new facility to avoid the previous occurrences of flood destruction.
Alhaja Akande-Mohammed commended the Lagos state government and other partners who made the project a reality.
She urged police officers to judiciously utilize the modern, well-equipped station to serve the community effectively.
She said: “To the police officers who will work here, I believe this new station will give you the tools and space to do your job well. You have the full support of this administration and the community”.
She also called on leaders and residents to continue supporting the police, emphasizing that security is everyone’s responsibility.
“To our leaders and residents, I ask you to keep supporting the police. We must all work together to ensure this station meets its purpose. Security is everyone’s responsibility, and together we can achieve peace and safety,” she said.
While declaring the station opened for usage, Prince Olusi dedicated it to Allah.
He thanked the council boss for honouring him.
Prince Olusi said: “Police station is an essential office for security, the police must have a place, they require a place where they can detain criminals when necessary and you know they have to carry out a lot of investigation. We expect that the police will be up to the task and I will appeal to the all citizens to support the police in the administrations of their responsibility. They should give them the necessary information of any suspicious movement in the community.
“I congratulate the council chairman on behalf of our party. I thank her and God will continue to guide her on the right path.”
He enjoined Alhaja Akande-Mohammed and other council chiefs to continue to deliver dividends of democracy to the masses.
The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 2, Onikan, AIG Adegoke Fayoade commended the council boss for her courage in building the edifice.
He acknowledged the community’s partnership with the police.
“I congratulate the chairman and the community for this police station. If not for the love of security, the chairman would have spent this money on other projects that does not have direct bearing on the community but this one is having a direct bearing on the community.
“Security is very important in any community. Without adequate security, we cannot be able to go about our normal business or go about our various activities,” he said.
Fayoade assured residents that the facility would be utilized effectively to maintain security in Ijora Badia and its environs.
He said: “On behalf of the Inspector-General of the Police, IGP Kayode Igbetokun, my assurance to all of us here in the Ijora/Badia community is that we will with the kind gesture, security issues is this area like we have always done is given priority attention. our men will respond to incidents promptly and attend to matter very objectively and exhibit high level of professionalism”.
The Owaloya of Kajola Ajala in Ila Local Government Area of Osun State, Oba Basiru Adekunle Adeniji, praised council boss for the project, highlighting the benefits of local government autonomy in grassroots development.
Oba Adeniji while expressing his delight to grace the occasion, said the council boss is his ‘Yeye Oba from Ilaran Kajola Ajala, Osun State’, stating that he’s honoured to be present at the significant occasion.
“Alhaja Funmilayo otherwise known as Iyalaya is my daughter; I was very happy to be here to witness this gigantic project that she has done here in Apapa-Iganmu LCDA,” he said.
The Royal father, lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his efforts in making Nigeria a great country for citizens and for generations yet unborn.
He urged stakeholders to implement the autonomy of grassroots government for independence in discharging their responsibilities and duties to the poeple at the local level.
“We give our president the kudos and if the autonomy can come directly to local governments, people in the grassroots will benefit from the government which is a very good thing,” he noted.
He urged the Nigeria Police to work effectively now that a structure has been put together for effective output in discharging their duty.
“My advice to the police is that now there is an edifice, I want them to work with good faith so residents can benefit good security,” he added.
Its Chairman, Alhaja Funmilayo Akande-Mohammed, said the palliative was done to cushion the effect of the economic burden on the residents.
She stressed that there’s the need to bring succor to members of the community, hence the palliative distribution.
“Today is for presentation of mega palliatives to the people of Apapa-Iganmu LCDA, as we all know the state of the economy and the challenges had eaten deep into the wellbeing of our people. This is the reason why my administration deemed it fit in rendering mega palliatives to the residents to cushion the effect of the economic burden on them. This is the second one we aredoing this year,” she said.
The food items distributed included rice, garri, semovita and vegetable oil, among others.
The council boss noted that the beneficiaries were selected from various wards.
She promised the residents to expect more palliative distribution.
Alhaja Akande-Mohammed announced the graduation of 250 people that took part in vocational training organised by the council.
“I want to do graduation in two weeks’ time for people that did vocational training.They learn fashion designing, catering, makeup, hairdressing, shoe and bag making, among others.
She noted that the participants of the training really did well and promised to give them necessary equipment needed to further their vocational skills.
She enjoined the people to keep calm as everything will definitely work for good adding that Nigerians should endeavors to always pray for Nigeria to progress.
“What we need now is to be calm and always pray for Nigeria because,” she urged. Community Development Council (CDC) Chairman, Okeola Azeez, commended the council boss for the palliative.
“We thank her so much for the opportunity, may God continue to bless and uplift her,” he said.
He also implored the chairman to open a subsidised market for the community members so that they can buy goods at a discounted price.
A beneficiary, Oluwagbamigbe Joseph, applauded the chairman for her kind gesture and urged her to do more of the palliative distribution so that those that didn’t benefit now will take part in the next phase.
Another beneficiary, Segun Adebayo appreciated the chairman for gifting them palliative at this crucial time adding that it will sustain him and his immediate family for a week.
Beneficiary, Ibrahim Alao also thanked the chairman for being kind to them and added that the palliative will sustain him and his family a period of two weeks.
The Apapa-Iganmu Local Council Development Area, (LCDA) has held stakeholders’ meeting on budget.
Chairman of the council, Alhaja Fumilayo Akande-Mohammed stated that the forum was meant for the people at the community level that are far from the federal government but rely on the local government for their socioeconomic needs.
“The importance of this meeting is to have robust discussion and know the expectation of the people so as to include them in the budget,” she said.
She emphasised that the forum would be used as an avenue to highlight critical issues, challenges and necessary solution to the problems affecting the growth of the community, adding that all the residents must be committed to the state of their environment.
The council boss highlighted some of the executed projects which include construction of roads with walk way, drainage system, culverts at Akorede/layeni street, Osimhen street and Ashimawu Abeo street, free skill acquisition programmes, free distribution of GCE and JAMB forms, free Health services and donation of tricycles and mini buses for empowerment.
She implored the residents to pay their rates and levies. The council chair promised to fulfill requests of the residents. She advised them protect community projects from vandalism, saying “Don’t cook on the walk way, don’t sell your market there, don’t vandalise government property. Various infrastructure put in place should be guided and properly maintained. The mind-set that the projects are owned by government is very wrong; it is our prop
Apapa-Iganmu Local Council Development Area Chairman Dr. Funmilayo Akande-Muhammed has rolled out the first batch of the annual empowerment programme in celebrating her second year in office.
The council chief donated 10 mini-buses (Korope) and 10 tricycles (Keke Marwa) to some indigents in the council.
She said the buses and tricycles would cushion the effects of subsidy removal and help the beneficiaries fend for their family and dependants.
She promised that more initiatives would be unveiled soon.
Akande-Muhammed advised the beneficiaries to make good use of what was given to them.
“They should use the buses and tricycles wisely to eke a living for themselves and fend for their families and love ones rather than selling it for a meagre amount. I promised to double we did in our first term in office by making the people of Apapa-Iganmu feel the impact of good governance,” she said.
The beneficiaries hailed the council boss for the gesture.
“I thank the Chairman of Apapa-Iganmu LCDA for remembering me after all these years. With this tricycle, I can start making money for myself and family. I ‘ll make sure I utilise this opportunity to buy more tricycles to add to this because I believe this is just the starting point of my life,” Adewunmi, a physically-challenged popularly known as Adex, said.
