By Kolawole Omotola Olaide
Ejigbo, Lagos | November 12, 2026
The Executive Chairman of Ejigbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Aare Taoheed Adebayo Taiwo (TAT), has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to inclusive governance and sustainable community development as he hosted a stakeholders’ consultative meeting on the proposed 2027 budget.
The meeting, held at the Council Secretariat, NNPC Junction, Ejigbo, brought together political leaders, traditional rulers, religious authorities, security agencies, professional organisations, community representatives and other stakeholders to deliberate on the development priorities of the council for the coming year.
.ŸAddressing participants under the theme, “Budget of Renewed Hope and Shared Prosperity,” TAT outlined his administration’s financial direction for 2027, stressing the importance of accountability, prudent management of public resources, infrastructural development and policies that directly improve residents’ living conditions.
The chairman explained that the consultative process was designed to give residents and organised groups an opportunity to contribute their ideas and identify pressing needs that should receive attention in the council’s proposed spending plan.
He also acknowledged key political figures ahead of the 2027 general elections, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR; Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat (KOH); Senator Dr. Idiat Oluranti Adebule; Hon. Monsuru Oloyede Bello-Obe; and Hon. Ladi Ajomale, Esq.
A major highlight of the gathering was the presentation of a Hummer bus to the traditional institution in Ejigbo LCDA, under the leadership of His Royal Majesty, Oba Dr. Morufu Adisa Adekunle Ojoola, JP, Imakiyo II, Oojon of Ejigbo and Ijon Land.
The vehicle is intended to support grassroots voter mobilisation, awareness campaigns and door-to-door sensitisation ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Among the notable dignitaries at the event were the Council Chairperson, Mrs. Modupe Aishat Taiwo; Vice Chairman, Hon. Mrs. Abimbola Nicholas-Ike; Hon. Ladi Ajomale, representing Oshodi-Isolo Constituency II at the Lagos State House of Assembly; and Hon. Monsuru Oloyede Bello-Obe, APC candidate for Oshodi-Isolo Federal Constituency II.
Others included the Leader of the Legislative Council, Hon. Oluwaseyi Gabriel Sobande; Secretary to the Local Government, Hon. Mrs. Yemisi Dorcas Otuyemi; Chief of Staff, Alhaji Rahman Olaseni Taiwo; and Supervisor for Budget and Statistics, Hon. Hakeem Adelabu Penkelemes.
Prominent APC leaders and stakeholders also attended, including Alhaji Hon. Fatai Kasumu, Hon. Remi Gbadegesin, Prince Kola Soyoye, Engr. Ganiyu Fayomi, Elder Olu Arulogun and the APC LGA Chairman, Hon. Ismail Oluwaseun Omoniyi.
The religious community was represented by Rev. Dr. Stephen Oyinlola, JP, Chairman of the Christian Council of Nigeria (CCN), Lagos State, and Chairman of CAN in Ejigbo LCDA; Chief Imam Abdulfatai Shobajo of Low Cost Housing Estate, Jakande Estate; and Imam Abayawo, who represented the Grand Chief Imam.
Security and emergency management agencies were also represented, with DSP Abiodun Omisore, Divisional Police Officer, Ejigbo Police Division; Mr. Adesina Semiu, Controller of Fire and Zonal Commander, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service; Mr. Olaifa Olufemi Olajide, Head of Operations, LASTMA, Ejigbo LCDA; and Assistant Superintendent Okeke Chiamaka of the Nigeria Immigration Service in attendance.
Other council officials included the Council Manager, Mrs. Juliana Taiwo Odubeko; Council Treasurer, Alhaji Adesina Isiaq Okeowo, FCA; councillors, cabinet members and the Council Management Team.
Community stakeholders were represented by CDC First Vice Chairman, Hon. Wasiu Atinsola; CDC Secretary, Barrister Bimbo Olawale; President of Low Cost Housing Estate, Jakande, Engr. Fatai Oloko; and Iya Oja General, Alhaja Mudirat Badmus.
Representatives of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), community development associations, persons with disabilities, WHO Ward Committee, Senior Citizens Association, Nigeria Union of Teachers, National Youth Council of Nigeria, Ejigbo Chapter, as well as Arewa, Ndigbo, South-South and other ethnic communities, artisans and farmers were also present.
The engagement provided an avenue for participants to present their concerns and make recommendations on critical areas requiring government intervention, including roads and other infrastructure, education, healthcare delivery, economic empowerment, security and social welfare.
The 2027 budget consultation further underscored the TAT administration’s commitment to making governance more participatory by ensuring that community voices and development expectations form part of the council’s planning process.
With the presentation of the Hummer bus and the wide-ranging stakeholder engagement, the chairman has combined his administration’s development planning with preparations for the forthcoming electoral season, while calling for continued cooperation among political, traditional and community institutions.
Photograph by Samson Sule
