The Community Development Committee (CDC), Ibeju-Lekki Local Government, on Saturday, November 7, 2026, held its 2026 Community Day celebration with the theme: *“Strengthening Democracy and Community via Active Political Engagement: A Path to Renewed Hope.”*

The event brought together community leaders, representatives of Community Development Associations (CDAs), government officials and other stakeholders to reflect on the importance of grassroots participation, democratic values and collective responsibility in driving sustainable community development.

In his welcome address, the CDC Chairman, Comrade Adeboye Felix Jabita, emphasised the indispensable role of Community Development Associations in identifying the needs of their respective communities and complementing government efforts towards grassroots development. He appreciated the Executive Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government, Hon. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa, for his administration’s developmental strides and, particularly, its inclusive approach towards carrying the CDC and CDAs along in governance.

Comrade Jabita further called for stronger and more active engagement between the CDAs and government, noting that effective collaboration, regular communication and mutual understanding remain essential to addressing community challenges and achieving meaningful development.

The Executive Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government, Hon. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa, represented by his Vice Chairman, Hon. Isiaka Yusuf Olatunji, commended the CDC for its unwavering commitment to grassroots development and its continued efforts in mobilising communities towards collective progress.

He assured the various CDAs that the local government would continue to support their legitimate communal development initiatives, stressing that his administration remained committed to translating the gains of subsidy removal into comprehensive pillars of growth that would positively impact the lives of residents across Ibeju-Lekki.

He also underscored the importance of active citizen participation in governance, encouraging community leaders to sustain their partnership with the government by identifying local needs, promoting democratic values and contributing meaningfully to policies and programmes that affect their communities.

The celebration further reinforced the need for an inclusive development framework where government and community stakeholders work together to build stronger institutions, improve living conditions and promote sustainable growth at the grassroots.

The 2026 Community Day celebration ended with a renewed call for unity, active civic participation and stronger collaboration between the government and community development structures in advancing the collective aspirations of the people of Ibeju-Lekki.

*CDC MEDIA TEAM, IBEJU-LEKKI LGA*