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  • Igbogbo-Baiyeku appoints new Iya-Oloja General

    Igbogbo-Baiyeku appoints new Iya-Oloja General

    • By: Chidinma Nnamdi

    The Chairman of Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Olusesan Daini, in partnership with the Lagos State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, has named Mojisola Oyesanya as Iya-Oloja General of the council following the death of former Iya-Oloja, Chief Rachel Asabi Obayomi earlier this year.

    The announcement came after a deliberative session guided by the Director of Market Development at the Lagos State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.

    The chairman said: “We can not allow vacuum in IBLCDA so I hereby pronounced the Deputy Iyaloja General of Igbogbo Baiyeku LCDA, Chief (Mrs) Mojisola Oyesanya of Sosanya Market area of Ibeshe as the Acting Iyaloja General of Igbogbo Baiyeku LCDA until due process is followed and ratified by Local Government.”

    The Director of Market Development at the Lagos State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, James Kakawa, emphasised the LCDA’s role in ensuring due process and fairness.

    He noted that under Lagos State law, the Deputy Iya-Oloja General automatically assumes the role in an acting capacity upon the death of the incumbent or being incapacitated, adding that the interim arrangement ensures stability within the market community while the market association’s executive body deliberates and proposes a substantive successor.

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    “The market association is an integral arm of the LCDA. A substantive Iya-Oloja General must meet key criteria, including active membership and participation in the LCDA Market Advisory Council. The nominee must have wide experience about the structure and management of the market. The association’s recommendation when forwarded is vetted by the LCDA and influenced by input from traditional institutions before final approval. Howbeit, the final decision of who becomes the Iyaloja General of Igbogbo Baiyeku LCDA rests solely with the local government, this is because the recommendation by the market council must be ratified by the local government”.

    Stakeholders lauded the appointment as a testament to the harmonious interplay of tradition, governance, and community values in the LCDA.

  • Igbogbo-Baiyeku opens Olorunfunmi Legislative, Administrative building

    Igbogbo-Baiyeku opens Olorunfunmi Legislative, Administrative building

    • By Tajudeen Adebanjo

    The Igbogbo-Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has inaugurated a Legislative and Administrative building.

    The building was named in honour of the former Secretary to the Lagos State Government Asiwaju Bashorun Olorunfunmi.

    Chairman of the council, Olusesan Daini, said the building of the legislative and administrative chamber is aimed to provide space and opportunity for legislators to perform their duties as enshrined in the constitution for government to function effectively.

    He said: “What we have done today is to institutionalise arms of government and one of the functions of legislative arms is for formulation of bye-laws and bye-laws are what determines policies, so without proper law, execution and implementation, without proper feedback from the communities, and stakeholders meetings, there cannot be good governance.

    “Today marks a momentous occasion as we commission this magnificent legislative and administrative building.

    After over seven years of tireless efforts, we have finally achieved another milestone, fulfilling a key promise to our people.

    “This edifice is a testament to our commitment to providing a conducive environment for effective governance and service delivery. It will serve as a hub for legislative and administrative activities, fostering collaboration, innovation, and progress.

    “I am proud to say that this project was awarded for completion within two months, but through sheer determination and hard work, we have delivered it in just six months. This is to confirm our commitment to efficiency, effectiveness, and excellence.

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    “As we round up our second term in office, this project stands as one of the legacy of our administration’s achievements. We have worked tirelessly to improve the lives of our citizens, and this building will serve as a hub for our continued efforts.

    “Let us continue to work together, using this building as a catalyst for progress, innovation, and growth.”

    While declaring the building open for public use, House of Reps member, Babajide Benson, extolled the contribution of Daini for his determination to transform the council area, saying that the building would serve as a place where bye-laws, bills would be legislated to deepen dividends of democracy.

    The lawmaker hailed Daini for the boldness, audacity, and mission in transforming the council area.

    “I didn’t regret supporting him to become Chairman of Igbogbo LCDA. Daini is a visionary, accountable, and approachable,” he said.

    Benson stressed the vibrant role of legislators in driving development and progress, saying that the chamber would provide a conducive environment for councilors to be able to achieve their mandate of legislation, representation, and oversights.

    “Based on the autonomy, it is time for councilors to enjoy and assert their authority in their legislative functions,” he stated.

    The lawmaker hailed Daini for prioritising the building of the legislative chamber and demonstrating a commitment to democratic principles, urging the councilors to cherish and utilise the chamber to address the needs of the people, promote inclusivity and sustainable economic development and community engagement.

     Chairman of All Progressives Congress, (APC), Lagos State, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, hailed Daini for making the party proud in terms of infrastructural development at the grassroots.

    Ojelabi, said that the legislative building would provide legislators of the council the opportunity to legislate effectively on issues affecting the area.

    Asiwaju Olorunfunmi and former Lagos State Deputy Governor Abiodun Ogunleye said Daini has done well in moving the council forward.

    Asiwaju Olorunfunmi thanked the council boss for honouring with the building.

  • Igbogbo-Baiyeku disburses N20m to 1,000 residents

    Igbogbo-Baiyeku disburses N20m to 1,000 residents

    By Ameenat Ilyas

    The Chairman of Igbogbo-Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Bldr. Olusesan Daini, has disbursed N20 million to 1,000 residents.

    Tagged: Social Intervention Relief Funds, Daini said it was meant to cushion the effect of economic hardship.

    He detailed the government’s dedication to assisting residents in overcoming economic hardship aggravated by the removal of subsidy.

    He said the gesture would provide relief for the beneficiaries.

    Daini outlined the distribution process, stating that 500 individuals received N20,000 each during the event, totaling N10 million.

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    He announced plans to reach an additional 500 beneficiaries, ensuring inclusivity by surprising residents in various marketplaces and communities within the council.

    The council boss said the beneficiaries were selected in collaboration with traditional institutions, market associations, religious bodies, youth councils, and student unions to ensure transparency and inclusivity.

    He reassured residents of the administration’s commitment to improving their quality of life, urging collective perseverance in realising the envisioned transformation.

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) chairman in Igbogbo Baiyeku LCDA, Alhaji Taiwo Orenuga, thanked Daini for his dedication to the welfare of residents.

    Orenuga praised the council chairman for organising a fund relief programme aimed at assisting vulnerable members of the community.

    Daini, he said, has consistently upheld the principles of the party, ensuring that the welfare of citizens remains a top priority.

    Highlighting the chairman’s inclusive approach, Orenuga emphasised that Daini’s initiatives extend beyond partisan lines, reaching out to all residents irrespective of their political affiliations.

    APC Apex leader in Ikorodu and a member of Lagos Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Basorun, appealed to residents to be patient with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.

    He assured them that better days are ahead.

    Asiwaju Basorun hailed Daini for the initiative.

  • Igbogbo-Baiyeku to equip Lagos estate’s health centre

    Igbogbo-Baiyeku to equip Lagos estate’s health centre

    The Chairman of Igbogbo-Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Lagos, Olusesan Daini, has promised to assist residents of Oba Adeboruwa Housing Estate on Baiyeku Road, Igbogbo to equip their health centre.

    Daini was invited by the Chief Executive Officer/General Manager of Lagos Home Ownership Mortgage Scheme (LagosHoms) Bayowa Foresythe to the Stakeholders’ Forum organised by LagosHoms.

    Earlier, Foresythe thanked him for helping out with infrastructure for the Ibeshe scheme.

    The LagosHoms boss said he specially invited Daini to also assist with ongoing Primary Healthcare Centre in the estate and road leading to the estate.

    Foresythe said: “I know your capacity; I know what you can do. I know what is within your reach; you’re somebody those at the top value very much. I know you do have one-on-one with Mr Governor and the Deputy Governor.        

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    “We would appreciate if you could use your influence to ensure work on the road leading to this estate is  accelerated.

    “The other thing is about the clinic. Mr Chairman, I think it is something you might want to help with. We have put in much effort to build it.  We want the council to take over from where we stopped.”

    Foresythe, however, urged the residents to maintain the standard of the infrastructure and ensure its value is not diminished.

    He frowned at rearing of pets and use of generators in the estate, saying that they are against the Memorandum of Understanding signed before receiving allocation letters.

    Daini promised to send a team from the council to inspect the state of the clinic.

    “It is not a bad idea to have a clinic in this estate. Asking me to come and take over is a way of solving some of our challenges because primary health is a co-responsibility of the local government as stipulated in the constitution and that’s what we’re doing for now. If this community have requested for a clinic, I would have look for a way to provide it. Early next year, I will be commissioning a new health center in Oreta which would increase the total of our health centres to 11. The intention of community health centre is to bring health service closer to people and to reduce the stress and the burden on our general hospitals,” he said.

    Daini promised that there would be improvement on the ongoing road construction.

    “We should first commend Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for listening to us and starting the road construction. Where we are today is not where we were this time last year. I promise to do my part; fortunately the Special Adviser to Governor on Works, Adekunle Olayinka, is my best friend. Our Governor is also interested in getting this road completed in record time.”