The Executive Chairman of Odi-Olowo Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area, Hon. Oluseyi Lawal Jakande, has sworn in newly appointed executive members including the Secretary to the Local Government, Supervisors, and the Chief of Staff, urged them to uphold responsibility, accountability and efficient service delivery to residents.

The swearing-in ceremony, held on Friday, 6th March 2026 at the council secretariat, was described by the chairman as another milestone in strengthening governance and improving grassroots administration within the LCDA.

Congratulating the newly appointed officials, Jakande noted that their appointments represent a call to service and dedication to the people.

“Your appointments are not merely positions of privilege; they are positions of responsibility, service and accountability,” 

"The people of Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye have placed their trust in this administration, and together we must ensure that this trust is justified through dedication, diligence and impactful governance,” Jakande said.

The chairman urged the appointees to align their duties with the administration’s development blueprint, the HEWA Agenda, which focuses on Health and Environmental Sustainability, Education and Empowerment, Works and Security, and Agriculture, Tourism and Culture.

“This agenda guides our decisions and prioritises the key areas that support a stronger, healthier and more productive community,” he said.

Jakande also emphasised the importance of professionalism, transparency, and people-centred governance, noting that residents should experience the presence of government through improved services and responsive leadership.

“Public office is a trust, as members of this administration, we must conduct ourselves with integrity and ensure that the resources entrusted to us are utilised responsibly for the benefit of our people,” he added.

The chairman further commended the Lagos State Government under the leadership of Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu for its continued commitment to grassroots development across the state.

Meanwhile, the newly sworn-in Secretary to the Local Government, Hon. Daramola Mojeed, who will be serving for the third time in the position, said he was not new to grassroots administration.

Speaking with Mushines, Hon. Mojeed explained that he had previously served during the immediate past administration when the current chairman was the Vice Chairman, noting that his performance then earned him another nomination.

“I am not new to the system of grassroots administration, having served in the immediate past administration when the current Executive Chairman was the Vice Chairman,” 

“I believe my previous performance was the reason for my renomination, and I am ready to bring the best of my managerial and administrative experience to this administration so that the people of Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye will be better served.”

Also speaking, one of the newly appointed Supervisors, Hon. Damilola Tajudeen Jaiyesimi, expressed appreciation for the opportunity to serve and pledged to support the chairman’s development agenda.

“I am deeply honoured by this nomination and I promise the people of Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye better service, we will work with clear and focused goals that will assist the chairman in achieving the HEWA agenda.” Jaiyesimi said.