The Chairman of Ojodu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Mr. David Odunmbaku, has inaugurated key grassroots development projects, including a remodelled council secretariat and three upgraded Primary Health Centres (PHCs).
The facilities were commissioned on Tuesday in the Powerline, Gbadamosi and Akiode areas of the council.
Odunmbaku said the projects reflect his administration’s commitment to improving the welfare of residents, describing them as strategic investments under the HEYSRELOADED Agenda.
He emphasised that healthcare remains a top priority, noting that a healthy population is essential for sustainable economic and social development.
“The commissioning of these projects is a declaration that local government can work,” he said, adding that public resources can be managed responsibly to achieve measurable results.
According to him, the facilities will enhance access to essential services and stand as long-term investments that will benefit future generations.
The chairman explained that the remodelled secretariat would boost administrative efficiency, while the upgraded PHCs would bring quality healthcare closer to communities.
He disclosed that the health centres are equipped with modern facilities and staffed with qualified medical personnel to ensure effective service delivery.
Odunmbaku noted that the council’s health programmes align with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda and Lagos State’s THEMES+ development framework.
He revealed that over 175 healthcare professionals had been recruited, while ambulances had been procured and welfare improved for medical workers.
Highlighting key interventions, he cited the See-a-Doctor Initiative, implemented in partnership with the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), which has expanded residents’ access to medical services. He added that more than 1,200 minor surgical procedures have been carried out at the Gbadamosi PHC.
The chairman also outlined achievements in education and youth empowerment, noting that scholarships, examination support and classroom renovations had been provided.
He said more than 5,600 pupils have benefited from programmes in artificial intelligence, robotics and machine learning, aimed at preparing them for future opportunities.
In addition, he highlighted support for small businesses through interest-free loans, as well as interventions such as food subsidies and infrastructure development projects.
Ongoing projects, he said, include the reconstruction of Slifatu Abioye Road, a bridge linking Adeshina and Adeniyi Oke Streets, and channelisation works connecting Murhi International to Alagbole.
Other projects underway include the reconstruction of Oluwole Mini Stadium and Eweobaja Market.
Odunmbaku assured residents that people-centred policies would remain the focus of his administration.
“Our goal is clear: to make Ojodu LCDA a benchmark for grassroots governance,” he said.
He added that the council would continue contributing to national development through effective leadership.
Party leaders, council officials and community stakeholders attended the commissioning ceremony.
