By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola
The Chairman of Alimosho Local Government, Hon. Akinpelu Ibrahim Johnson, has given an account of his administration’s stewardship after one year in office, listing achievements spanning education, healthcare, infrastructure, security and welfare across the council.
Johnson made this known during a press conference held to mark the first anniversary of his administration, which assumed office on Sunday, 27 July, 2025, explaining that the event was convened not merely to celebrate but to account for his stewardship and reaffirm his commitment to doing more for residents.
He said his administration had been guided by the WISE Agenda, an acronym for Welfare, Infrastructure, Service Delivery and Empowerment, stressing that the four principles had been translated into practical programmes across the council.
On education, the chairman disclosed that within one year, his administration distributed 600 free GCE and 600 free JAMB forms to students, introduced free summer holiday coaching across the council’s eight primary schools, and provided free skills training for pupils in barbing, shoemaking and hairdressing.
He said the council also organised the 2025 Spelling Bee Competition, provided bursary support to students, and acquired land at Ogunbowale, Moshalashi, for an additional primary school.
On healthcare, Johnson disclosed that 1,000 residents from the council’s seven political wards were recently enrolled free of charge in the LASHMA Ilera Eko Health Insurance Scheme, covering the elderly, market men and women, artisans, youths and persons living with disabilities.
He said the council also organised free medical outreaches, renovated the staff clinic, procured a haematological analyser and chemistry analyser, and upgraded solar lighting at Orisunmibare Primary Healthcare Centre.
On infrastructure, the Chairman said the Works Department had delivered several road and drainage projects, including Alfred Olaiya Street, road and drainage works at Sekoni, and interlocking roads such as Old Ipaja Road.
He disclosed that the council also rehabilitated a mosque, a Customary Court, a public toilet, a church and a Community Development Committee building, alongside reconstructing the Chairman’s Office.
“We are particularly proud of the newly constructed interlocking road at Bamgbola Street, which serves as an access route to Alabata, Iyana-Ipaja Road, thereby improving connectivity within the area.”
Johnson added that the Benesther Street road, equipped with solar lighting and linking to Lanbe Kudaisi, provided an alternative route to Goye Road, while work continued on Olaide Alison Street, Kasali Street, and drainage works on Fatai Adeyemi Street, Orisunmibare.
“Our administration is not paying lip service to its campaign promises. We are committed to delivering on our pledges through tangible projects that directly impact the lives of our residents.”
The Alimoso LG Chairman disclosed that street lighting had been installed across 38 streets, with a total of 544 lights mounted to improve visibility and security.
On environment, Johnson said the council intensified drainage desilting, removed illegal structures obstructing waterways, cleared black spots and illegal dumpsites, fumigated schools and markets, and procured two refuse compactor trucks with operational equipment for environmental health staff.
On welfare, he disclosed that the council provided food palliatives during Ramadan and Eid-el-Fitr, distributed rams during Eid-el-Kabir, and extended support during Easter, Christmas and New Year, while also recognising Isese Day to promote cultural inclusivity.
“We have zero tolerance for discrimination and remain committed to respecting the beliefs, traditions, and cultural practices of every resident, regardless of their faith or background,” he said.
The Chairman said the administration also provided cash empowerment, cooking gas, noodles and eggs to traders, along with support for widows and widowers.
On youth development, Johnson disclosed that the council trained young people in barbing, hairdressing, shoemaking and fashion design, and supported Adire producers with N3 million.
On security, he said the council commissioned the Alimosho Security Network, deployed Peace Corps personnel to primary schools, and procured a Hilux van, minibuses and motorcycles for its security outfit.
On legislative development, he disclosed that the council provided official vehicles to all seven councillors, commenced construction of a legislative building, and sponsored lawmakers for relevant training.
On staff welfare, Johnson said the council rewarded 39 retirees, provided new IDs, computers, filing cabinets and UPS units for staff, and sponsored staff for professional development programmes.
On legal compliance, he disclosed that the council strengthened its Legal Unit, developed the legal framework for Operation Flush and Project Iron Shield, and boosted community legal assistance through the Alimosho Community Rights and Advocacy Centre (ALICORE), while also supporting revenue digitalisation.
On agriculture, the Chairman said the Ounje Alimosho initiative provided residents with subsidised food items, while the council supported the AFAM Farmers Association Groups with N5 million.
On ICT, Johnson disclosed that the council launched an official website, alimosholga.lg.gov.ng, allowing residents to make payments directly and access information on council programmes.
Reflecting on outstanding tasks, the Chairman said much remained to be done, stressing that the anniversary was not a moment for complacency but a renewed call to service.
“We must construct more roads, improve more drainage channels, strengthen healthcare, expand educational opportunities, empower more young people, support vulnerable residents and make our communities cleaner and safer.”
Johnson appreciated residents, traditional rulers, religious and community leaders, councillors, staff, and the Lagos State Government for their support, pledging that his administration would work harder, listen more and deliver more in the year ahead.
