Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo Alogba, Executive Chairman of Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA) emphasized her commitment to the growth and development of Ijede communities, representing her party and the people. The stakeholders meetings across four wards, fostering community engagement and development.

The meetings took place at: Egbin Town Hall (Ward A: Egbin/Itun-Oliwo)
Reading Room, Palace Road (Ward B: Ayegbami/Odoro)
Ijede Town Hall, Madan Road (Ward C: Oke-Oyinbo/Ayetoro)
No specified venue mentioned (Ward D: Oke-Eletu, Abule-Eko, Ilupeju II, Igbopa, Igbodo, Banana Estate, Surulere, Jabe)

She stated that Lagos State prioritizes public involvement in Governance and decision-making. The Budget Stakeholders Meeting has been integral to the budget process, allowing the Government to formulate policies reflecting community needs. Contributions from stakeholders lead to more informed choices.

She noted The administration’s development plan aligns with global developmental goals, national plans, and Lagos State’s THEMES PLUS agenda. Notably, the administration has demonstrated sound financial prudence by completing projects without incurring huge debts or unreasonable loans. A systematic payment plan replaced loans with high interest rates.

Local Council Development Agenda

– Promoting and Enhancing Basic Primary Education
– Poverty Reduction through Empowerment Program and Skill Acquisition
– Provision of Functional Primary Health Care
– Preservation of Cultural and Heritage Assets
– Principal Infrastructure and Road Maintenance

Representing the Chairman at ward C Hon. Femi Kabir, the Vice Chairman highlighted 17 projects completed in 2024, including:

1. Promoting and Enhancing Basic Primary Education

2. Poverty Reduction through Empowerment Program and Skill Acquisition

3, Provision of Functional Primary Health Care.

4. Preservation of Cultural and Heritage Assets.

5, Principal infrastructure and Road Maintenance.

I want to seek your indulgence to mention the projects completed this year.

1, Vehicles for Political Office Holders.

2, Official Vehicles for Principal Council Officials.

3, Grading and stabilization of Ilupeju Oko-Ope Road.

4, Repair of Car Port at Oke Eletu Primary Health Centre.

5, Construction of 4 Unit Bore Hole water system for communities within Ijede LCDA.

6, Provision and installation of medical equipment and kit for Ambulance.

7. Rehabilitation of ljede Library.

8, Construction of Staff Clinic and Canteen for Council Workers

9, Tilling of ljede Town Hall.

10, Repair of Falilat Ajoke Road.

11, Repair of Mayflower road.

12, Construction of block of Classrooms for Igbe Ogunro Community.

13, Provision of Staff bus for Council Workers.

14, Rehabilitaion of Ikorodu/ Ijede Road.

15, Distribution of Books and Uniforms to Primary School Pupils.

16, Provision of Street Lights.

17, Provision of Lawn Mower to Schools.

Hon. Gbadebo Alogba urged stakeholders to contribute suggestions and modalities for improving government responsiveness to basic needs. She emphasized the importance of Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) through prompt payment of rates and taxes.

During the meeting, representatives from CDC, CDAs, Youths representative passionately expressed their needs, highlighting pressing issues that require attention and action.