Oto-Awori LCDA Shines,Ranked Number One In Grassroot News Leadership Appraisal Lagos State.
Emmanuel lkpeama
Oto-Awori Local Council Development Area has emerged as the top-performing council in Lagos State, according to the Grassroots News appraisal.
This remarkable achievement is attributed to the transformative leadership of Hon. Kareem Azeez Abiodun, who has been at the helm since July 2025.
The appraisal evaluated councils based on three key criteria: Effective Leadership, Speed, and Management Skills. Kareem’s administration excelled in these areas, solidifying Oto-Awori LCDA’s position as the number one ranked council.
Investigator news reports that under Hon kareem’s leadership, the council has made significant strides in various sectors.
In infrastructure development, notable projects such as the Public toilet in Shibiri, Jesuwame-Igbonla and Mosholashi-Baale roads, as well as the Ese-Ofin walkway road, have been completed, improving connectivity and accessibility within the community.
The education sector has also seen notable improvements, with the distribution of exercise books to schoolchildren and encouraging students and pupils in leadership positions as one day chairman and vice chairman, inauguration of a task force on environmental sanitation and traffic management, and construction of a 12-classroom storey building at Ilemba-Awori, enhancing the learning environment for students.
In healthcare, Abiodun’s administration has organized a free medical outreach program, offering comprehensive healthcare services to residents and promoting wellness within the community.
The council has also donated vehicles to divisional police stations in the council area, ensuring a safer environment for residents.
Investigator news also gathered that the council has demonstrated its commitment to legislative independence with the construction of a modern two-storey legislative building, symbolizing good governance and effective representation.
Additionally, the administration has launched the ₦5 million Women Development Initiative (WDI) cooperative support, aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs and promoting economic growth.
Abiodun’s leadership have received accolades from prominent stakeholders, including Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, APC Lagos State Chairman; Hon. Kayode Robert (Bibiire), Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development;
Others are CP Olohundare Jimoh Moshood, Lagos State Commissioner of Police and the Oba from Oto Awori LCDA.
The appraisal highlights Kareem’s focus on development and citizen engagement, shaping a brighter future for Oto-Awori LCDA.
As Oto-Awori LCDA continues to progress, residents and stakeholders alike are optimistic about the administration’s future plans and initiatives, expecting sustained growth and development in the community.
