A Decade of Delivering: Hon Kareem Abiodun Marks 100 Days of Transformational Leadership in Oto-Awori LCDA.

……….. Ojelabi,Bibire,Jador,CP Fayoade Commend Chairman For 100 Days Feat.

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As part of his 100 days in office celebration, the Executive Chairman of Oto-Awori Local Council Development Area, Hon. Kareem Azeez Abiodun has named the ultra modern two storey legislative building after the Chairman All Progressive Congress, Lagos State, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi in recognition of his contributions to the party and the community.

The two-storey building is equipped with modern facilities, including audio-visual equipment, a befitting legislative hall and a library, providing a conducive environment for lawmakers to deliberate and make informed decisions.

The Hon. Ojelabi Legislative Block was commissioned by Hon. Moshood Maiyegun, Deputy Chairman of APC Lagos State, who praised the Oto-Awori LCDA Chairman, Kareem Azeez Abiodun for his vision and leadership in driving development in the area.

Speaking at the event, Hon. Ojelabi expressed his gratitude for the honour and commended the Oto-Awori LCDA Chairman for his commitment to good governance and transparency.

Investigator news reports that the event which was a three in one program also witnessed donation of four vehicles to key security and taskforce agencies in the area, marking a significant milestone in Hon Abiodun administration’s quest to enhance security and environmental management.

The beneficiaries of the donation include the Ijanikin Divisional Police Station, Ilemba-Hausa Police Divisional Station, Special Police Tactical Team and Oto-Awori LCDA Environmental Sanitation and Traffic Taskforce.

Speaking at the donation ceremony, Hon Kareem emphasized the importance of collaboration between the LCDA and security agencies in maintaining peace and order in the community.

He noted that the vehicles would improve the mobility and response time of the police and taskforce teams, ultimately contributing to a safer and more secure environment for residents.

The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Police Command, CP Olohundare Moshood Jimoh commended Hon. Kareem for the gesture, describing it as a demonstration of his commitment to the welfare of security personnel and the overall development of Oto-Awori LCDA.

“We appreciate this gesture and assure the Chairman that the vehicles will be put to good use in serving the community. This donation will no doubt boost the morale of our men and enhance our operations in the area,” CP Jimoh said.

The Divisional Police Officer, Ijanikin also expressed gratitude for the donation, assuring that the vehicles would be used to enhance security in the area.

Also,Hon. Kareem Azeez Abiodun unveiled ₦5 million Women Development Initiative (WDI) Cooperative support, aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs in the area.

The initiative provides access to loans and entrepreneurship assistance, enabling women to start or grow their businesses.

Speaking at the launch event, Hon. Kareem emphasized the importance of empowering women and promoting their economic participation.

 

“This initiative is a demonstration of our commitment to the welfare and development of women in Oto-Awori LCDA. We believe that when women are empowered, the entire community benefits,” he said.

The ₦5 million cheque WDI cooperative support was presented to the Chairperson, Alhaja Nosirat Kareem by Hon.Jide Adediran (Jandor), an APC stalwart, symbolizing the party’s support for women empowerment in the area.

Investigator news also gathered that 100 women were supported with a ₦250,000 business entrepreneurship donation each, totalling ₦25 million.

The beneficiaries, drawn from various parts and five wards of Oto-Awori LCDA, expressed their gratitude to Hon. Kareem for the support, promising to make good use of the funds to grow their businesses.

The WDI Cooperative support is expected to have a significant impact on the local economy, as women-led businesses contribute substantially to the growth and development of the area.

Earlier, the Chairman in his address stated that he would not renege on his promises of developmental projects in the area.

According to him,he felt challenged with the enormous challenges of infrastructural decay in the primary schools, primary health centres, roads, culverts, drainages and infrastructure, stating that with limited resources at his disposal, the task of surmounting the challenges became an herculean task.

He said,“Today, I am happy to inform you that with God on our side, history is made. As we celebrate an historic building that will stand the test of time. We will be commissioning the ultra-modern two-storey legislative building, presenting patrol vehicles to security personnel, and N250,000 business support to 100 beneficiaries. We’re also supporting the women development initiative with Million naira.”

He went further to appreciate the Executive Governor of Lagos State,Mr Babajide Sanwo Olu for his unwavering commitment to sustainable development.

“It is with great pleasure that I stand before you today at the grand finale of 100 days in office celebration, giving glory to God for His grace upon us. 1 appreciate our amiable and visionary leader, the executive governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, for his unwavering commitment to sustainable development.” he said

Hon Kareem highlighted some of remarkable achievements already carried out by his administration which include renovated and equipped skills acquisition centre, ljanikin- renovated Adaloko town hall,renovated Ajewanwa Nursery and Primary School,construction of public toilet, Shibiri Ekunpa Area Office.

Others include the Ese-Ofin jetty footbridge and interlocking road to the town,Baale street road, drainages, culverts, and solar energy street lights,Jesuwame street road, culverts, earth drainages, and solar energy street lights, Igbonla,construction of ultra modern two-storey legislative building and well furnished council secretariat.

He also mentioned some ongoing projects including construction of a 12-classroom building at llemba-Awori, grading of Oko-Ago and Cele roads, rehabilitation of schools, and installation of Solar energy street lights at Cele bus stop, Alasia bus stop, Federal second gate, police division Ijanikin solar energy light and Ijanikin Primary Health Centre (PHC) solar energy light among others.

The administration has also initiated a decentralized 2026 budget stakeholders meeting, providing an opportunity for councillors to deliberate with their constituents on budget 2026 at their various wards.

Investigator news reports that prominent leaders and politicians commended Hon. Kareem Azeez Abiodun for his remarkable achievements within his first 100 days in office.

The commendations came as Abiodun marked this milestone with a series of events, showcasing his administration’s commitment to delivering quality projects and services to the people as this initiative is part of Hon. Kareem’s administration’s efforts to promote economic growth and development in Oto-Awori LCDA.

Abiodun’s administration has also been recognized for its people-focused programs, including the distribution of exercise books to support education and learning, and the inauguration of a task force on environmental sanitation and traffic management. The administration is also working on a new bridge connecting Vespa, Cele to Era, which is expected to improve transportation and reduce congestion in the area.

Those in attendance in the three in one event include the APC Party Chairman,Hon Cornelius Ojelabi; Hon. Kayode Robert (Bibiire), Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development; Hon. Surajudeen Tijani (Emir), member Lagos State Assembly representing Ojo Constituency 2; Hon. Lanre Ogunyemi(HLO), former Lagos APC secretary; Jide Adediran (Jandor); CP Adegoke Fayoade, Lagos State Commissioner of Police; and Hon. Rauf Ibrahim Kayode Yemaren Chairman, Badagry-West LCDA.

Some of the beneficiaries who spoke with newsmen thanked the Executive Chairman for the support as it will go a long in improve into their businesses.

They also applauded his achievements, which they say is as a result of his testament to his competence and commitment to serving the people, noting that Abiodun’s administration has made significant strides in improving infrastructure, legislative affairs,security,healthcare and education in Oto-Awori LCDA.

Highlight of the occasion was the cutting of the cake to mark the 100 days in office.