The 2026 Ibeju-Lekki Community Day Celebration was a remarkable showcase of unity, political engagement and commitment to grassroots development as prominent political leaders, community stakeholders and traditional representatives gathered to celebrate the achievements of Community Development Committees (CDCs) and Community Development Associations (CDAs) across Ibeju-Lekki Local Government.

Held on Saturday, November 7, 2026, under the chairmanship of Hon. Adeboye Felix Jabita, Chairman of the Ibeju-Lekki Local Government CDC, the celebration featured the presentation of impactful community development initiatives, cash donations, infrastructure support and other gestures aimed at improving the welfare of residents.

The event, themed “Strengthening Democracy and Community Via Active Political Engagement: A Path to Renewed Hope,” attracted the Distinguished Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Tokunbo Mukhail Abiru; Member representing Ibeju-Lekki Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Prince Bayo Balogun; Executive Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government, Hon. Engr. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa; and APC House of Assembly Candidate for Ibeju-Lekki Constituency I, Hon. Abiola Olowu, among other notable personalities.

The celebration provided another opportunity to recognise the invaluable contributions of CDCs and CDAs to grassroots governance, community mobilisation and sustainable development.

Speaking through his representative, Hon. Raheem Adewale, Senator Tokunbo Abiru highlighted his multi-million-naira investments and interventions across various communities in Ibeju-Lekki, particularly his support for CDCs and CDAs, alongside several developmental projects and empowerment programmes.

Similarly, Hon. Prince Bayo Balogun, represented by Hon. Chief Semiu Aliu Olusola, Chief Baale of Okun-Igando Community and former Secretary to the Local Government, demonstrated his commitment to grassroots development with the donation of a utility vehicle and a grader to support community road maintenance and accessibility.

The Executive Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government, Hon. Engr. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa, was widely commended for his administration’s visible impact across communities through road construction, infrastructure renewal and other developmental initiatives.

As the brain behind the annual Community Day initiative, Hon. Olowa reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening community participation and fostering unity among residents.

In a further demonstration of support for grassroots development, he announced a cash reward of ₦500,000 for New Era CDA, which emerged as the Best CDA in Ibeju-Lekki Local Government for 2026. The gesture was applauded by community leaders and participants.

Adding to the excitement of the celebration, former Lagos State Special Adviser on Energy, OKL, reaffirmed his commitment to improving electricity supply across Ibeju-Lekki communities. He recalled his contributions towards the provision of transformers in several communities and disclosed his financial support for the successful hosting of the event.

In a major highlight, OKL announced the donation of a 500KVA transformer to Awoyaya Community, describing the intervention as a demonstration of his compassion and determination to help address the community’s electricity challenges.

Beyond the celebration of community achievements, the political leaders used the occasion to call on residents, traditional rulers, community leaders and other stakeholders to intensify their mobilisation and support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.

They called for support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR; the election of Lagos State APC Governorship Candidate, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat; the re-election of Senator Tokunbo Abiru and Hon. Prince Bayo Balogun; the election of Hon. Abiola Olowu for Ibeju-Lekki Constituency I; and the re-election of Hon. Oladele Ajayi for Ibeju-Lekki Constituency II.

The leaders emphasised the importance of political participation, grassroots mobilisation and collective responsibility in sustaining democratic governance and promoting development.

Responding to the goodwill messages and political appeal, the Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government CDC, Hon. Adeboye Felix Jabita, expressed appreciation to the political leaders for their continuous support and commitment to community development.

He explained that the choice of the theme was deliberate, as it reflected the collective determination of communities across Ibeju-Lekki to participate actively in the democratic process and contribute to the success of the APC in the 2027 general elections.

According to him, the CDC leadership and community stakeholders have commenced extensive mobilisation, with residents ready to participate in the electoral process and support the party’s candidates, from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, Senator Tokunbo Abiru, Hon. Prince Bayo Balogun and other APC candidates.

He reaffirmed the readiness of the communities to translate their political engagement into active participation at the polls.

Meanwhile, the Onibodejo of Bodejo Kingdom, HRM Oba Ajibola Talabi Odugbesan, represented by the Secretary-General of the Kingdom, Chief Akindele Odupe, congratulated the various communities on the successful celebration.

The royal representative urged residents to continue to uphold peace, maintain law and order, embrace unity and remain committed to seeking meaningful development for their respective communities.

The event was also attended by the Vice-Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government, Hon. Prince Isiaka Yusuf Olatunji; the Secretary to the Local Government; members of the Legislative Arm; traditional community leaders, Baales, CDC and CDA executives, as well as other distinguished stakeholders.

The 2026 Ibeju-Lekki Community Day Celebration ended on a high note, reinforcing the importance of community participation, effective grassroots leadership, political engagement and strategic partnerships in driving sustainable development.

The various donations and developmental interventions further underscored the need for stronger collaboration between elected representatives, government officials, traditional institutions and community-based organisations in building a more prosperous Ibeju-Lekki.

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