OJOKORO LCDA BOSS-ROSIJI, CDC CHAIR -ALABI HONOURED AS OJOKORO HOSTS 2026 LAGOS STATE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL CONGRESS

OJOKORO LCDA BOSS -ROSIJI, CDC CHAIR -ALABI HONOURED AS OJOKORO HOSTS 2026 LAGOS STATE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL CONGRESS

OJOKORO, LAGOS — The 2026 Lagos State Community Development Advisory Council (LSCDAC) Annual Congress held in Ojokoro LCDA on Thursday with the Executive Chairman of the council, Hon. (Barr.) Oluyemisi Adenike Rosiji, receiving an Award of Excellence for her performance in grassroots development.

The congress, hosted by the Ojokoro Community Development Committee (CDC) at its hall on Temple Road, was themed “Nigeria at Crossroads: Innovative Solutions Towards Security Challenges in Our Communities.”

Rosiji, while receiving the award, expressed appreciation for the recognition, describing it as a call to greater service and renewed commitment to the people. She dedicated the honour to the people of Ojokoro LCDA, saying the recognition reflected the collective support and partnership that had contributed to the administration’s development efforts.

In her goodwill message, the Chairman stressed the importance of community participation in governance, describing Community Development Committees and Associations as a vital link between government and residents.

She highlighted the need for stronger collaboration among government, community leaders, traditional institutions, youth groups and residents in tackling security and other grassroots challenges.

The Chairman of LSCDAC, Alhaji Azeez Hazmat, in his remarks, commended Rosiji’s longstanding involvement in community development, noting that she had served as CDC auditor before becoming Council Chairman and had remained actively engaged in community affairs.

The Ojokoro CDC Chairman, Barr. Samuel Alabi, also received an Award of Excellence for his leadership of the committee.

Alabi commended the Council Chairman’s performance and her continued support for CDC activities, particularly her decision to support the hosting of the congress in Ojokoro.

He described the gathering as an opportunity for community development stakeholders to exchange ideas and seek practical responses to security challenges confronting communities.

The event attracted community development delegates, political leaders, council officials and other stakeholders, including representatives of Hon. Benjamin Adeyemi Olabinjo, Member of the House of Representatives, as well as other prominent figures from the local government area.

The congress ended with a reception that featured entertainment and social interaction among delegates and guests.

OJOKORO COUNCIL CHAIRMAN, ROSIJI ASSURES RESIDENTS OF MASSIVE ROAD REHABILITATION AFTER RAINY SEASON

OJOKORO COUNCIL CHAIRMAN, ROSIJI ASSURES RESIDENTS OF MASSIVE ROAD REHABILITATION AFTER RAINY SEASON

The Executive Chairman of Ojokoro Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. (Barr.) Oluyemisi Adenike Rosiji, has assured residents of comprehensive road rehabilitation across the council area once the rainy season subsides.

Rosiji gave the assurance on Tuesday, September 10, 2025, at the monthly meeting of the Community Development Committee (CDC), held at the CDC Secretariat.

She explained that road grading during the rainy season would not yield sustainable results due to the adverse impact of heavy downpours. However, she promised that several roads across Ojokoro would be graded immediately after the rains.

The council boss also highlighted the council’s ongoing investments in education and empowerment. She revealed that Ojokoro LCDA currently runs 11 Adult Literacy Centres, all offering free services, and encouraged residents to take advantage of the opportunity to become literate.

Rosiji further urged youths, teenagers, and adults to enroll in the LCDA’s vocational and ICT centres, noting that skill acquisition and digital knowledge remain critical in today’s fast-evolving world.

“These are some of the ways our administration is empowering residents and improving lives across the LCDA,” she said.

Earlier in his remarks, the CDC Chairman, Barr. Samuel Alabi, commended the Council Chairman for her active participation in the meeting alongside councillors and senior council officials. He, however, called for improved communication between the council and community leaders to ensure prompt dissemination of information about government activities and programmes.

Alabi expressed confidence in the present administration’s capacity to deliver, especially in the area of road rehabilitation, which he described as a pressing need in the community.

In Hon. Rosiji’s entourage to the meeting were the Vice Chairman, Hon. Tunde Oyekunle; Deputy Leader of the Legislative Arm, Hon. Adeyemi Babasola; Chief Whip, Hon. Jolaosho Segun; Deputy Chief Whip, Hon. Taiwo Taofeek; Council Manager, Mrs. Akinola Mojisola; Admin and Human Resource Officer, Mrs Akran-Layode Elizabeth; HOD of Education, Mr. Quadri Tajudeen; Public Affairs Officer, Mr. Odegbami Olawunmi; and HOD of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mrs.Akintunde.

The CDC meeting, a monthly gathering of Community Development Association (CDA) executives, serves as a platform for discussing developmental issues and for government agencies, NGOs, and other bodies to share vital information with community stakeholders.