The provision of N50 million monthly for grassroots economic empowerment, installation of 4,000 streetlights, construction and rehabilitation of roads, and expansion of healthcare facilities are among the major achievements highlighted by the Executive Chairman of Orile-Agege Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Akinola Abiodun Idowu, as his administration marked its first year in office.
Idowu presented the administration’s scorecard at a media parley on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, outlining interventions across infrastructure, education, healthcare, youth development, sanitation, economic empowerment and security.
A major highlight of the administration’s empowerment drive is its monthly financial support programme, through which 200 beneficiaries receive N100,000 each, amounting to N20 million monthly, to support small businesses and household needs.
The council also provided a N12 million non-interest loan facility under the Private Sector Participation (PSP) scheme and partnered with Inspire Lagos Food Market to offer a 50 per cent subsidy on selected food items to cushion the effect of rising living costs.
On infrastructure, Idowu disclosed that his administration inherited 21 ongoing construction projects in July 2025 but chose to sustain and prioritise their completion rather than abandon them.
He said the council had embarked on road construction and rehabilitation in Egbatedo, Dada Akapo Street and Bade Abiona, alongside drainage interventions to address flooding and improve access to residential and commercial areas.
Other infrastructure projects include the desilting of 12 drainage channels, construction of reinforced concrete drainage at Ejire Lane, a borehole on Adebayo Johnson Street, an Area Office at Oyewole and an entrance arc at Olakrokun Street.
The council has also commenced procurement for the rehabilitation of Shodolamu, Alhaji Oladipupo and Idowu Streets, off Oko Oba Road, following a bid opening conducted on October 12, 2026.
In the health sector, the administration has commenced the construction of a Primary Health Centre on Gbadamosi Street and renovated three existing facilities. It has also supported routine immunisation, measles-rubella vaccination, maternal and child health services, Vitamin A supplementation and deworming.
In partnership with the Lions Club, the council organised a free medical outreach that provided eye examinations, prescription glasses and medications to residents.
On education and youth development, Idowu said the administration had distributed chairs, desks and learning materials to public primary schools, provided 500 school uniforms and writing materials through the Apata Humanitarian Foundation, and distributed free JAMB and 500 GCE forms to students.
He disclosed that 20 beneficiaries secured international training opportunities through a partnership with a Chinese renewable energy agency.
The council also organised a two-week free Skills Boot Camp, training young people in photography, cinematography, graphic design, drone piloting, coding, renewable energy, electric vehicle technology and AI animation. Outstanding participants were offered further training opportunities in China and at the Nigerian Institute of Journalism.
Other youth development initiatives include a Spelling Bee competition, the third graduation ceremony for vocational trainees and the commencement of the Orile-Agege Community Games.
In waste management, the administration provides N2 million monthly support to eight PSP operators and has procured two waste compactors to improve refuse collection.
The chairman also announced a sweeping relief package for residents, comprising the waiver of outstanding waste bills accumulated between January 1999 and December 2022 and a 50 per cent reduction in arrears from January 2023 to August 2025. Residents of Ward C also benefited from more than a month of free refuse collection.
As part of its environmental and green energy initiatives, the council has commenced the Igi Abo tree-planting scheme and introduced electric tricycles and motorcycles.
On security, Idowu disclosed that 4,000 streetlights had been provided across the LCDA, while discussions were ongoing on the introduction of CCTV surveillance to strengthen security.
He added that the administration had procured official vehicles for council operations and provided a vehicle for the traditional ruler in recognition of the traditional institution.
Speaking at the parley, Idowu said the administration remained focused on translating its promises into tangible improvements in the lives of residents.
He assured the people that ongoing projects would be completed, proposed projects would be pursued through due process, and existing intervention programmes would be sustained.
The chairman also called for constructive engagement with the media, describing the parley as an opportunity to account for public decisions, explain ongoing projects and receive feedback.
He reiterated his commitment to building a safer, cleaner and better-developed Orile-Agege LCDA.
