Governance, Leadership and Key Achievements Across Nine Thematic Areas in Lagelu Local Government
Leadership at the local government level is ultimately measured by its impact on the communities it serves. Since assuming office as Executive Chairman of Lagelu Local Government on May 24, 2024, Hon. Mudashiru Kamorudeen Morenikeji has pursued a development agenda centered on grassroots needs, infrastructure, human capital development, security, economic empowerment and institutional growth. Twenty-seven months into his administration as the Executive Chairman, the breadth of interventions recorded across Lagelu presents a picture of a local government leadership seeking to translate governance into visible community development under his watch.
The defining feature of the Hon. Mudashiru Kamorudeen’s administration has been its multi-sectoral approach to development. Rather than concentrating its interventions and projects in one area, the administration’s reported activities span roads and public infrastructure, security, trade and agriculture, education, healthcare, electrification, social support, the working environment of the council and his approach to open governance. From the reconstruction and dualisation of major roads to the provision of boreholes and electricity transformers, the interventions are directed at some of the fundamental infrastructure needs of communities across Lagelu.
Security and economic development have also featured prominently in his administration’s priorities. The establishment of Lagelu Local Government Secure, construction of an Amotekun permanent base, support for security agencies and the launch of Operation Show of Force demonstrate an emphasis on creating a safer environment for residents and businesses. At the same time, initiatives involving the Lagelu Garri Factory, farmers’ support, agricultural inputs, mini-farm settlements, business support and a cooperative credit bank reflect an effort to strengthen local economic activity and create opportunities for residents.
Education, healthcare and social welfare constitute another major dimension of the administration’s community-development agenda. The sponsorship of indigent students for JAMB and WASSCE, facilitation of school construction and renovation projects, distribution of educational materials, renovation of Lagelu General Hospital, provision of first-aid boxes and support for vulnerable residents demonstrate an approach that extends beyond physical infrastructure to human development. The recognition of academic excellence, including support for outstanding students, further places education within the administration’s broader investment in the next generation.
The administration has also devoted attention to the institutions through which local governance is delivered. The re-modelling of the council’s administrative facilities, construction of a dedicated legislative building and development of an official website for Lagelu Local Government point to an emphasis on strengthening the council itself while making governance more accessible. Taken together, the record of over 90 multi-sectoral projects and initiatives across nine thematic areas provides a broad basis for assessing the first 27 months of Hon. Mudashiru Kamorudeen’s stewardship. The projects and initiatives documented below offer a detailed account of the administration’s interventions across Lagelu Local Government.
The nine thematic areas of his administration are Infrastructure; Security; Trade, Investment and Agriculture; Education; Health; Electrification; Social Support; Comprehensive Upgrade of the Working Environment of the Council Secretariat; and Open Governance
1. Reconstruction of the 1.34 km Wofun Junction–Kute Rail Line Road
2. Construction/Dualisation of the 5.9 km Akobo–Ojurin/Odogbo Barracks/Olorunda Abaa Junction Road
3. Reconstruction of the 3.79 km Olundegun–Akala–Oke’Badan Road
4. Flag-off of the Reconstruction of Alegongo Market
5. Flag-off of the Construction of Lagelu Ultra-Modern Complex, Dezengoff
6. Flag-off of the Construction of Lagelu Ultra-Modern Shopping Mall, Texaco, Iwo Road
7. Construction of the Prof. Kamil K. Oloso Ultra-Modern Motorcycle and Tricycle Park
8. Construction of Drainage System Culvert Box, Morola Village
9. Construction of Drainage System Culvert Box, Iyi Stream, Alape
10. Drilling and Installation of Borehole at Olohunda Police Station
11. Drilling and Installation of Borehole at Lagelu Local Government Secretariat
12. Drilling and Installation of Borehole at Primary Health Centre, Isokan
13. Drilling and Installation of Borehole at Olowode Village
14. Drilling and Installation of Borehole at Agboon Community, Iyana-Church
15. Drilling and Installation of Borehole at Lagun Town
16. Drilling and Installation of Borehole at Apatere
17. Drilling and Installation of Borehole at Akin-Ajo Village
18. Drilling and Installation of Borehole at Ejioku Community
19. Construction of the Amotekun Security Permanent Base Building
20. Establishment of the Local Security Outfit, Lagelu Secure
21. Procurement of Operational Vehicle for the Lagelu Security Network
22. Commencement of Profiling Exercise for Herdsmen Within and Around Lagelu Local Government Area
23. Palliative Renovation of Offices of Security Agencies in Lagelu Local Government Area
24. Launch of Operation Show of Force
25. Complete Resuscitation of the Lagelu Garri Factory
26. Release of ₦2.5 Million in Business Support Funds for the Newly Established ilea-igbon Plank Market
27. Establishment of the Lagelu Paint Product
28. Flag-off of the Construction of Governor Seyi Makinde’s Farmers’ Market, Lagun
29. Launch of a Cooperative Credit Bank for Local Small-Scale Business Owners as Direct Support for MSMEs
30. Rearing of 2,000 Livestock Between 2025 and 2026 Through the Local Agriculture Department
31. Provision of ₦4.5 Million Worth of Agricultural Inputs to Farmers Across the Local Government
32. Establishment of Mini-Farm Settlements for Farmers
33. Organisation of Capacity-Building Workshops for Farmers on Modern Livestock-Rearing Techniques
34. Sponsorship of 100 Indigent Students for JAMB — First Edition, 2025
35. Community Primary School, Gbena, Kajola — School Building Project
36. St. Peter’s Primary School, Ofatedo — School Building Project
37. Islamic Mission Primary School, Lalupon — School Building Project
38. St. James’ Primary School, Dagbolu — School Building Project
39. Islamic Mission Primary School, Lagun — School Building Project
40. IDC Primary School I, Akobo — School Building Project
41. St. Andrew Primary School, Olowomero Lelero — School Building Project
42. Community High School, Alegongo — School Building Project
43. Montana High School, Wofun Iyalode — School Building Project
44. Community Primary School, Technical Ejioku — School Building Project
45. Hizbu-Lahi Algalibi Primary School, Apatere — School Building Project
46. Ibadan District Council Primary School, Ofatedo — School Building Project
47. Community Primary School, Ogunsina — School Building Project
48. Ibadan District Council Primary School, Lamuyan — School Building Project
49. Saint Barnabas Primary School, Ogunjana — School Building Project
50. Saint Matthew Basic School, Kutayi — School Building Project
51. Sponsorship of 100 Indigent Students for WASSCE — First Edition, 2025
52. Sponsorship of 250 Indigent Students for JAMB and WASSCE — Second Edition, 2026
53. Renovation of a Block of 3 Classrooms, Alapata/Oja-Baale
54. Construction of a Block of 3 Classrooms, Arulogun/Abudoro
55. Construction of a Block of 3 Classrooms, offal-igbo
56. Construction of a Block of 3 Classrooms, Lagun
57. Renovation of a Block of 3 Classrooms, Alegongo/Otun-Olode
58. Renovation of a Block of 3 Classrooms, Edun-Oguntola
59. Renovation of a Block of 4 Classrooms, Arikuyeri
60. Renovation of a Block of 3 Classrooms, Idi-Orogbo/Ile Ubuntu
61. Renovation of a Block of 3 Classrooms, Alape
62. Renovation of a Block of 4 Classrooms, Banire
63. Renovation of a Block of Students’ Hostel, Special School, Lalupon
64. Distribution of Over 50,000 Exercise Books and School Bags to Public Primary Schools Across Lagelu LGA
65. Recognition of Academic Excellence: Uthman Olayode
Lalupon-born Uthman Olayode, who attained a 4.98 CGPA from Abiola Ajimobi Technical University, was honoured with a cash prize and supported with enrolment for a master’s degree program.
66. Recognition of Academic Excellence: Iyiola Bukunmi
13-year-old Iyiola Bukunmi, who emerged first in a highly competitive academic challenge in Lagelu Local Government Area, was appointed A Day Chairman of Lagelu.
67. Recognition and Promotion of Academic Excellence Among Students Across Lagelu LGA
68. Educational Support and Intervention Programmes for Indigent Students and Public Schools Across the Local Government
69. Complete Renovation of Lagelu General Hospital
70. Distribution of 200 First-Aid Boxes to All Public Primary Schools in Lagelu LGA
71. Special Rescue and Welfare Programme for Abandoned Newborns Within and Across Lagelu LGA
72. Distribution of 3,000 Sanitary Pads and Other Relevant Hygiene Materials to the Girl Child in Various Schools
73. Procurement and Installation of 500KVA/11KV Electricity Transformer at Basorun Estate, Zone II, Oke’Badan
74. Procurement and Installation of 500KVA/11KV Electricity Transformer at Kolapo Ishola Estate
75. Procurement and Installation of 500KVA/11KV Electricity Transformer at Oke’Badan Estate
76. Procurement and Installation of 500KVA/11KV Electricity Transformer at Adeosun-Oke’Badan Estate
77. Procurement of 500KVA/11KV Electricity Transformer for Awotunde Elewuro Community
78. Procurement and Installation of 500KVA/11KV Electricity Transformer at Ajara Community, Olohunda
79. Procurement of 500/11KVA Electricity Transformer for No More War Christian Community
80. Repair of 500/11KVA Electricity Transformer at Technical Ejioku
81. Solar Light-Up Project Covering Public Primary and Secondary Schools Across Lagelu
82. Solar Light-Up Project Covering Areas and Communities Across Lagelu LGA
83. Electrification of Lagelu General Hospital, Lagun, With Renewable Energy
84. Food Bank Programme for Local Special Schools and Orphanage Homes. The programme covers 150 students with disabilities.
85. Cash Empowerment and Food Support for Over 200 Indigent Senior Citizens
86. Extension of Food and Cash Support to Over 200 Persons With Disabilities (PWDs)
87. remodeling of the Central Administrative Building, Lagelu Local Government Council Secretariat
88. Construction of the Lagelu Local Government Legislative Building
89. Reconstruction of the Lagelu Environmental/Health Department Building
90. Development of the First-Ever Official Website for Lagelu Local Government. The initiative is designed to promote transparency, accessibility, public information and open governance within the Local Government Area.
From the above, Kamorudeen’s investment in roads connecting communities to water infrastructure, electricity, schools, healthcare facilities, security infrastructure, agricultural support, social interventions and improvements to the council’s institutional environment, his record of the past 27 months can obviously see to cut across many of the areas that directly affect the lives of Lagelu Local Government people.
The over ninety (90) projects and initiatives documented here therefore represent more than a catalogue of completed and ongoing or initiated interventions. In all sincerity, those provide a framework through which the first 27 months of Hon. Mudashiru Kamorudeen’s administration can be viewed.
With Hon. Mudashiru Kamorudeen securing the APM ticket for another term, his record of multi-sectoral projects and initiatives provides a strong basis for him to continue. Supporting his return would allow Lagelu Local Government to consolidate the gains already recorded, complete ongoing projects and build on the foundation laid across infrastructure, education, healthcare, security, agriculture and other critical sectors.
Yusuf A. A writes from Ibadan, Oyo State.
