The Chairman of Ayobo-Ipaja Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State, Otunba Ladi Oluwaloni, has inaugurated four projects, marking a significant leap in the council’s infrastructure, health care and economic development.
The event underscored the Oluwaloni administration’s commitment to inclusive progress under the Ajumose philosophy—‘Let’s Progress Together’.
Leading the inauguration was the unveiling of newly-built and furnished Legislative Building, named after Chief Mrs. Bola Shobowale, the former chairman, symbolising respect for the council’s history and a commitment to effective governance.
This was followed by the handover of the LCDA’s first-ever ambulance to the council’s health centre, a historic step toward improving health care access for residents. A modern toilet facility was also inaugurated at one of the LCDA’s major markets, addressing critical sanitation needs for traders and visitors.
The event was rounded off with the opening of Kuffo Street, a vital road project designed to ease movement and stimulate local economy.
“These projects are seeds of progress, ensuring Ayobo-Ipaja thrives as a hub of opportunity and well-being,” Oluwaloni said during the ceremony attended by community leaders, residents and council workers.
Elder Joseph Olokede, the Community Development Council (CDC) chairman, praised the LCDA chairman’s rapid impact, saying: “In less than a month, Otunba Oluwaloni has delivered unprecedented infrastructure. These milestones will shape our community’s future.”
The day also featured a Labour Day address, during which the chairman celebrated the council’s workforce as the “driving force behind our progress.”
He highlighted workers’ welfare initiatives since assuming office on April 3, including cleared outstanding allowances, renovated office spaces, provision of essential tools and N250,000 financial support to 10 Community Development Associations (CDAs) across the LCDA’s five wards, to foster community collaboration.
“Your dedication inspires us,” he said, promising enhanced training, better incentives and recognition for excellence.
Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) Chairman, Aromire Oluwaseun, expressed appreciation, saying: “The improved work environment and cleared allowances show we are valued. We’re motivated to contribute more.”
These inaugurations and welfare efforts follow the recent Ajumose Season 1 programme, which empowered 1,000 entrepreneurs with N100 million in grants.
A resident of the LCDA, who preferred anonymity, said: ‘’Otunba Oluwaloni’s dynamic leadership continues to position Ayobo-Ipaja LCDA as a model of grassroots development and community empowerment.’’
