The Executive Chairman of Alimosho Local Government, Hon. Akinpelu Ibrahim Johnson, has said his administration has recorded significant progress across education, healthcare, infrastructure, environmental management, welfare, youth development and security in its first year in office.
Akinpelu made the disclosure at a press conference held on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at his office, as part of activities marking the first anniversary of his administration, which assumed office on July 27, 2025. He said the occasion was not merely to celebrate the milestone but also to present an account of his stewardship and reaffirm his administration’s commitment to delivering more dividends of democracy to the people of Alimosho.
According to him, the administration’s programmes and projects have been driven by the WISE Agenda, which represents Welfare, Infrastructure, Service Delivery and Empowerment.
He noted that education remained a major pillar of the administration’s development agenda, disclosing that 600 free GCE forms and 600 free JAMB forms had been distributed to students within the year.
He added that the council introduced free summer holiday coaching across its eight primary schools and provided skills acquisition programmes for pupils in barbing, shoemaking and hairdressing. The administration also organised the 2025 Spelling Bee Competition, provided bursary support and facilitated the purchase of land for the construction of a public primary school at Ogunbowale by the Alimosho Central Mosque.
*Healthcare*
In the health sector, Akinpelu said his administration had taken steps to bring healthcare closer to residents, including the free enrolment of 1,000 residents from the seven political wards in the LASHMA Ilera Eko Health Insurance Scheme.
He said beneficiaries included elderly residents, market men and women, artisans, youths, persons living with disabilities and other deserving residents.
The chairman also listed free medical outreaches, renovation of the staff clinic, procurement of a haematological analyser and chemistry analyser, monthly medical screening for council staff, public health campaigns, procurement of tablets for e-birth registration and the upgrading of solar lighting at Orisunmibare Primary Health Centre among the administration’s health interventions.
*Infrastructure, Roads and Street Lighting*
On infrastructure, Akinpelu said the Works Department had undertaken several road, drainage and public infrastructure projects aimed at improving mobility and accessibility across the Local Government.
He cited the construction of Alfred Olaiya Street, road and drainage works at Sekoni, asphaltic road and surface works, construction of interlocking roads, including the Old Ipaja Road, and repairs to collapsed drainage channels.
He also disclosed that the council had embarked on the construction and rehabilitation of public facilities, including a mosque, Customary Court, public toilet, church and Community Development Committee (CDC) building, as well as the reconstruction of the Chairman’s Office.
The chairman singled out the newly constructed interlocking road at Bamgbola Street, describing it as an important access route to Alabata and Iyana-Ipaja Road.
He also highlighted the Benesther Street road project, equipped with solar lighting and linked to Lanbe Kudaisi, as an alternative route to Goye Road.
According to him, the council is also undertaking the surfacing of Olaide Alison and Kasali streets, alongside drainage construction and surfacing of Fatai Adeyemi Street in Orisunmibare.
He further revealed that 544 streetlights had been installed on 38 streets across various communities in Alimosho, as part of efforts to improve safety, visibility and the general quality of the environment.
*Cleaner and Healthier Alimosho*
On environmental management, Akinpelu said the administration had intensified drainage desilting and evacuation of silt, removed illegal structures obstructing public drainage channels and waterways, cleared environmental black spots and eliminated illegal dumpsites.
He said public schools and major markets had also been fumigated, while waste bags were distributed and environmental enforcement strengthened to curb indiscriminate waste disposal.
The council, he added, procured two refuse compactor trucks and provided operational equipment for Environmental Health personnel.
*Welfare and Empowerment*
The chairman said the administration had provided food palliatives during Ramadan, Eid-el-Fitr, Eid-el-Kabir, Easter, Christmas and New Year celebrations, while extending support to vulnerable residents, widows and widowers.
He disclosed that the council provided rams for all 36 Eid grounds across Alimosho for slaughter during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.
Reaffirming his administration’s commitment to inclusivity and non-discrimination, Akinpelu said it had also accorded due recognition and respect to the traditional and cultural practices of residents.
He noted that the council recognised and supported the celebration of Isese Day as part of efforts to promote cultural inclusivity, mutual respect and peaceful coexistence among residents across Alimosho.
Other welfare interventions, according to him, included the disbursement of N100,000 cash grants to 500 residents, as well as the distribution of cooking gas, noodles and eggs to elderly residents, while WAPA implemented programmes supporting women, vulnerable persons and female youths.
*Youth Development*
Akinpelu said his administration had prioritised youth development through skills acquisition programmes covering barbing, hairdressing, shoemaking and fashion design, with support provided to trainees upon completion.
He also disclosed that the council provided N3 million in support for youth training in Adire making, while students were given opportunities to undertake industrial training as part of efforts to equip them with practical experience for the world of work.
*Security and Legislative Development*
On security, the chairman said the council commissioned and launched the Alimosho Security Network (ASN) to strengthen community intelligence, coordination and rapid response through collaboration among government, security agencies, traditional institutions, community leaders and residents.
He added that Peace Corps personnel had been provided as security personnel for all primary schools in Alimosho to enhance the safety of pupils and staff.
In the legislative arm, Akinpelu said official vehicles had been provided to all seven councillors to enable them perform their oversight, legislative and constituency responsibilities more effectively.
He disclosed that construction had commenced on a new Legislative Building, while members of the Legislative Arm had also undergone training programmes and seminars within and outside Lagos State.
*Staff Welfare and Administrative Reforms*
The chairman said his administration had also prioritised staff welfare and capacity building, noting that 39 retirees were celebrated and rewarded for their meritorious service.
He added that the council provided new identification cards, computers, filing cabinets and UPS units for staff, while employees were sponsored for professional conferences, specialised courses and other capacity-building programmes.
On legal, administrative and revenue reforms, Akinpelu said the council had strengthened compliance with relevant laws and regulations and repositioned its Legal Unit to play a more strategic role in policy formulation, contract management, enforcement and dispute resolution.
He also disclosed that the council developed legal frameworks for Operation Flush and Project Iron Shield, strengthened community-based legal assistance through the Alimosho Community Rights and Advocacy Centre (ALICORE), and enhanced collaboration with security agencies.
On revenue, he said the administration supported revenue digitalisation and introduced mechanisms to improve internally generated revenue and reduce leakages. He added that revenue collection responsibilities had been returned to official council staff to strengthen transparency, accountability and institutional control.
*Ounje Alimosho, Agriculture and Community Development*
Akinpelu also highlighted the Ounje Alimosho initiative, saying the first and second editions had provided residents with access to essential food items at subsidised prices to ease the impact of rising food costs.
He disclosed that the council provided N5 million in support to AFAM Farmers Association Groups to strengthen agricultural activities and contribute to food production.
The administration, he added, had continued to support Community Development Associations and engaged traditional rulers, religious leaders, market associations, artisans, youth groups and women groups in its community development efforts.
While expressing satisfaction with the progress recorded in the first year, Akinpelu acknowledged that much more remained to be done.
He said the council would focus on constructing more roads, improving drainage infrastructure, strengthening healthcare, expanding educational opportunities, empowering more young people, supporting vulnerable residents and making communities cleaner and safer.
“Therefore, our first anniversary is not a moment for complacency. It is a renewed call to service,” he said, reaffirming that the WISE Agenda would remain the administration’s compass.
The chairman expressed appreciation to the people of Alimosho for their trust and support, as well as traditional rulers, religious and community leaders, councillors, political stakeholders, council management and staff, youth and women groups and other residents.
He also commended the Lagos State Government for its partnership and support and thanked members of the press for their role in informing the public and holding government accountable.
Akinpelu concluded by assuring residents that his administration would work harder, listen more and deliver more, with the ultimate goal of building “an Alimosho that is cleaner, safer, healthier, better educated, more prosperous and more responsive to the needs of its people.”
Public Affairs Unit,
Alimosho Local Government.
18/08/2026
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