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The Chairman of Coker-Aguda Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Azeez Ogidan, has presented the 2026 Appropriation Bill, tagged “Budget of Inclusive Growth,” to the 6th Legislative Council.

Presenting the budget—valued at over N11 billion, Ogidan stated that the proposal reflected the council’s commitment to deepening grassroots development.

He emphasised that the 2026 fiscal plan will prioritise healthcare, road infrastructure, education, empowerment initiatives, and social development, among other key sectors.

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He reaffirmed the administration’s dedication to transparent governance, people-centred development, and the accelerated delivery of democratic dividends to all residents.

Ogidan noted that the budget was designed to address the yearnings and aspirations of the community.

The chairman announced that the council would intensify efforts to boost its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), stressing that revenue expansion is critical to successfully implementing the budget.

Leader of the House, Afeez Sulaiman, praised the chairman for presenting a development-focused and forward-looking budget.

He assured that the legislative arm is fully committed to ensuring the speedy and thorough passage of the appropriation bill.

The event was attended by the Vice Chairman, Matthew Olaleye; traditional rulers; the Acting Council Manager, Mrs. Aminat Oyenuga; the Council Treasurer, Mrs. Taofeekat Paramole; as well as other top management staff, stakeholders, and community leaders.

• By Iteoluwakisi Anifowose

The Chairman of Coker-Aguda Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Azeez Ogidan, has pledged to run an inclusive and transparent administration rooted in community participation and continuity.

Ogidan spoke during the inauguration of the council’s 6th Legislative Arm at the Abibat Mogaji Memorial Hall, where newly elected councillors were sworn in.

He used the occasion to unveil his administration’s development blueprint ‘the Ogidan Vision’ which he described as a grassroots-focused governance strategy.

According to him, the agenda rests on four key pillars: completion of inherited projects, inclusive governance, alignment with the state’s THEMES+ agenda, and the provision of ICT and healthcare centres.

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The council boss also called on legislators and stakeholders to work in synergy to deliver dividends of democracy to the people.

Director-General of the National Senior Citizens Centre and APC Apex Party Leader in the council, Mrs Omobolanle Akinyemi-Obe, urged the legislators to remain accountable to their constituents.

“Leadership is a responsibility. I encourage you all to serve with sincerity and always put the people first,” she said.

Member of the House of Representatives, Lanre Okunola, advised the councillors to be diligent in legislative duties and to uphold principles of transparency in public service.

Principal officers elected at the ceremony include Afeez Sulaiman Bowale as Leader of the House and Quasim Oyebanji as Deputy Leader.