Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), on Friday, October 30, 2026, engaged community stakeholders and residents at its Y2027 Budget Stakeholders’ Meeting to deliberate on the council’s development priorities.

The meeting provided an opportunity for community representatives, residents and other stakeholders to highlight pressing needs, identify areas requiring attention and make recommendations for consideration in the Y2027 budget.

Speaking at the meeting, the Executive Chairman, Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo-Alogba, represented by the Vice Chairman, Hon. Femi Kabir, appreciated residents for their continued trust and support, reaffirming the administration’s commitment to community development.

The Vice Chairman also highlighted some of the council’s achievements in 2026, including the distribution of free JAMB/UTME forms, Ijede-Tunrayo Bursary Scheme, Annual Spelling Bee Competition, Free Maternal and Newborn Healthcare Programme, Ijede-Tunrayo Delivery Kits, social welfare packages, and Ramadan and Lent relief support for vulnerable residents.

Other projects included the construction and channelisation of a 1.5km drainage system at Aiyegbami NEPA Fence, grading and laterite filling of major inner roads, as well as the ongoing construction of a Primary Health Centre at Ayetoro.

He further outlined the administration’s priorities for 2027, covering infrastructure development, economic empowerment, agriculture, social welfare, environmental sanitation, public health, peace and security, social services and inclusive governance.

Stakeholders from various communities across the LCDA also presented their observations, concerns and development requests for consideration in the forthcoming budget.

In response, the Vice Chairman assured residents of the administration’s readiness to address their concerns, stating that their feedback and expectations would guide both immediate interventions and long-term development plans.

The meeting was attended by the Leader of the Legislative Arm, Hon. Basirat Kehinde; SLG, Hon. Kunle Olambiwoninu; Chief of Staff, Hon. Raheem Lateef; councillors; the Council Manager; supervisors; members of Alajede-in-Council and Obateru-in-Council; religious and market leaders; CDC/CDA executives; youth representatives; political leaders; representatives of security agencies, among others.