Ojodu Council Chairman Odunmbaku renders 3 years stewardship account, commences repair of Ogba bus stop

“We have constructed drainages in front of Area G – Ogba Bus stop, to fulfilled our part for the reconstruction of the failed road” – Odunmbaku

The Executive Chairman Ojodu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon Segun David Odunmbaku, marked his third year in office by rendering an impressive stewardship account of the council’s accomplishments under his administration.

The Council Chairman unveiled his achievements at a media paley on Tuesday, where he rendered three years scorecard at the Conference room of Governor’s Apartment Omole Phase 1

Odunmbaku highlighted sustainable development projects in healthcare, education, and social development, alluded that “We took the bull by the horn and came up with “H.E.Y.S” Agenda. This acronym is our Administration’s four strategic developmental and human agenda namely: Health, Education, Youth & Women Development and social Infrastructure”.

“These accomplishments demonstrate our commitment to providing quality and good health care services to our people as they say, Health is Wealth and a healthy nation is a wealthy nation”.

HEALTH

Hon Odunmbaku noted the transformation achieved on the healthcare sector, these include the rehabilitation of Apata Primary Health Centre (PHC) and the upgrade of Gbadamosi and Apata PHCs to operate 24-hour services.

He said his administration commissioned the Agidingbi PHC and employed 120 medical personnel, including doctors, midwives, and health workers, adding that to further enhance healthcare delivery, three ambulances and two mobile tricycle ambulances were procured, ensuring prompt medical services for residents.

Furthermore, Odunmbaku stated that his administration prioritised free quality healthcare programmes, saying over 900 beneficiaries were reached during a free medical mission organized in collaboration with Nigerian physicians from the U.S., while another 1,500 residents received fibroid and eye surgeries through a partnership with Rt. Hon. James Abiodun Faleke.

The Ojodu LCDA Chairman stated that his administration as well hosted free mammogram screenings for women over 40 and provided dental procedures, eye tests, and free medicated glasses to over 100 residents, while his administration also conducted a 5-day cervical cancer screening programme in conjunction with Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), targeting 250 women.

EDUCATION

Hon Segun Odunmbaku stated that his administration provided support to indigent students, distributing 700 GCE and 900 JAMB forms from 2022 to 2024, saying that the council organized extensive coaching classes to prepare candidates for their exams.

Odunmbaku also informed journalists at the media parley that 180 back-to-school kits, including books, school bags, and uniforms, were distributed to pupils, while deserving teachers received cash gifts totaling N3 million through a performance reward initiative.

He added that the administration also upgraded ICT centres, trained over 4,800 pupils in digital skills, and facilitated the renovation of public schools, ensuring a conducive learning environment for students, while scholarships and bursaries were awarded to outstanding students, with two first-class graduates receiving N500,000 each.

Social Development: Youth and Women Empowerment

Odunmbaku also highlighted the importance of youth and women empowerment, noting that over 1,000 women and youths received vocational training in areas like UI/UX design, data analysis, digital marketing, and more, adding that his administration also provided tools and working kits to beneficiaries, alongside training programmes in partnership with organizations like Flux Technology and SPEED UP Lagos.

He revealed that 250 residents participated in a three-month skills acquisition programme focused on soap-making, makeup, and other trades, while 75 POS machines were distributed to artisans to promote entrepreneurship.

He also noted the distribution of Tools and Working Kits like Sewing Machines, Make Up Kits, Automobile Repair Tools, Blending Machines to Women and Youths, with Cash Grant and 10kg Food Items worth N1,210,000 to 250 widows, Elderly and Disabled people.

He said subsidized food items were sold to over 2,500 beneficiaries, and mini-buses were provided to communities for free transportation, benefiting over 1 million school children and residents. The distribution of palliatives to ease the impact of subsidy removal on residents.

INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT 

Hon Odunmbaku outlined key infrastructure projects completed under his tenure, including the renovation of public facilities and also the ongoing reconstruction of the failed section of Oba Ogunnusi road by Area G-Ogba bus.

He stated that the Council have initiated a partnership with Lagos State Public Works Corporation and the State Ministry of Works, emphasized that the Council have fulfilled their part of the agreement with the construction of drainages of the deplorable section of the road.

The Ojodu Council helmsman said “We have constructed drainages in front of Area G to Ogba Bus stop, to fulfilled our part for the reconstruction of the failed road” – Odunmbaku

The Chairman also announced upcoming projects, including the reconstruction of markets, a modern recreational centre, and the flagship Gbadamosi health centre which will be rebuilt into a more modern facility.

Odunmbaku said his administration plan of action is to continue its focus on health, education, and infrastructure, aiming to build a Sunshine Housing Estate and improve markets across Ojodu LCDA. administration enters its fourth year.

FULL LIST OF COMPLETED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS COMPLETED WITH THE THREE YEARS OF HON DAVID OLUSEGUN ODUNMBAKU, EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN OJODU LCDA

• Rehabilitation of Apata Primary Health Center.
• Upgrade of Gbadamosi and Apata primary health centers to 24hrs. • Donation of N1 Million to kidney patient (Mrs. Hassan Adebamijoko). • Commissioned Agidingbi PHC.
• Employed a number of medical personnel (Doctors and Midwives). • Procurement of Two Ambulance for quality health care delivery. • Donation of Two mobile Tricycle Ambulances for prompt medical services. • Partnered with Total Energy and NNPC on Anti-malaria campaign and  distribution of mosquito net.
• Organized Free MAMMOGRAM for women above 40 years at Ogba PHC in  conjunction with Nigerian Physician in America.
• Partnered with Eko Club Atlanta on Free Medical Mission at NIJ (Nine Hundred  Beneficiaries).
• Integrated Health Mission in collaboration with Rt. Hon. James Abiodun Faleke. • Flag-off ceremony of the National Immunization plus Days (NIPDS). • Free Medical and Free Health Insurance for 1000 residents.
• Medical Outreach at Ogba PHC which includes:

1. Organized a 5 day cervical cancer screening project for 250 women and  malignant cases were treated in conjunction with LASUTH at Ogba PHC. b. Free Dental Procedures for 100 people.
2. Free Eye Test/Free Medicated Glasses for 150 people.

• Initiated the Meet-a-Doctor programme for accessible medical services and Free  Surgical Programme worth 8 Million Naira at Ogba PHC.

❖ Free surgical programme: 159 minor surgeries like Hernia repairs, Lumps, Vasectomy, Removal of Cysts or Benign Tumor were carried out successfully at Ogba PHC.

• Regular Desilting of Drainages to prevent flooding across six wards. • Total Renovation of Powerline PHC.
• Hosting of Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Health. • Acquired land for Mini prototype General Hospital Ogba.
• Tree planting exercises at ogba and Adekunle Village primary school. • Distribution of mama kit to 100 pregnant women and Nursing mothers at the Year  2024 breastfeeding week.
• Gbadamosi / Ojodu PHC – Council acquired land for prototype PHC.
• Installation of 10KVA solar inverter at Powerline PHC, Apata PHC and  Gbadamosi PHC
• Council paid for 1000 Ilera Eko enrollees.

NGO CONTRIBUTIONS

1. WATERAID NIGERIA
2. Training of ward health committees on WASH methodology and sustainability. b. Donation of Vital Health Supplies to the Council (Liquid soap, Aqua tab and  Oral Rehydration Solution).
3. LIONS CLUB
4. Renovation of Ogba PHC.
5. Renovation of Gbadamosi PHC.

EDUCATION

Knowledge they say is power, Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use  to change the world.

In view of this, to demonstrate our administration’s total commitment at providing free  and quality education as well as a conducive learning environment, we embarked on the  underlisted:

• Procurement of G.C.E. form

1. 2022 250 forms
2. 2023 250 forms
3. 2024 200 forms

JAMB form

1. 2022 200 forms
2. 2023 200 forms
3. 2024 500 forms

• Organized Extensive/comprehensive coaching classes for JAMB and GCE  candidates at Information Technology Hub for proficiency in CBT.

1. 2022 250 beneficiaries.
2. 2023 250 beneficiaries.

• Distribution of Back-to-School kits to pupils (Books, Mathematical Set, School  Bags and Uniforms).
• Empowered Teachers with cash gifts of N3 Million in partnership with Adedeji  Awolola Foundation to reward performance after undergoing evaluation test. a. 1st prize N250,000

1. 2nd prize N150,000
2. 3rd prize N100,000
3. N50,000 each consolation for other 10 participants.

• Upgrade of ICT centre at shogunro to Info-Tech hub with alternative power supply  for manpower development in relevant courses.
• Donated 1 Million Naira towards procurement of buses for NUT ikeja branch. • Organized Digital skill training for pupils in all primary schools and Junior  Secondary schools students in the LCDA in partnership with Kids Zone  Fellowship.

1. 2,631 pupils were trained in the primary school category.
2. 2,168 students trained in the junior secondary school category.

• Organized Spelling Bees and Cultural Activities for pupils and students in both  primary and secondary school categoryto celebrate the International children’s  day.
• Procurement of Exercise Books (60,000 copies).

1. 2022/23 30,000 copies.
2. 2024 30,000 copies.

• Procurement of school furniture (desk & benches)

1. 2024 600 desks and benches.

• Renovation of a Block of Classrooms at Ogba Primary School. • Distribution of scholarship and bursary award to students in reward forAcademic  Excellence.

1. 2023 20 beneficiaries (N50,000 each).
2. 2024 Scholarship Award (2 first class students got N500,000 each) while 29 students got N50,000 each for bursary award.

• Recruitment of (12) security personnel to all the public primary schools in the  LCDA.
• Renovation of schools

1. Re-roofing of the school building at oke-ira junior secondary school. b. Rehabilitation of a block of classrooms at estate primary school (90%  completed).

• Recruitment of (6) cleaners to the public primary school to enhance a good  cleaning culture and hygiene in schools.
• Provision of (N50,000) as running cost for all head teachers in public schools. • Procurement and Distribution of1,500 copies of Revision textbooks for primary 5  and 6 pupils in preparation for Common Entrance Examination.

YOUTH & WOMEN DEVELOPMENT 

Youths they say are the leaders of tomorrow, “Build the Youths Build the Nation” it is on  this premise that we have tirelessly embarked on series of financial and human  empowerments, numerous vocational / skill acquisitions and trainings for the youths,  women, widows, elderly and people living with disabilities.

As Listed Below:

• Engaged Flux Technology in Training Youths in the following Areas:UI / UX,  Data Analysis, Digital Marketing
• Distribution of Tools and Working Kits i.e.( Sewing Machines, Make Up Kits,  Automobile Repair Tools, Blending Machines) to Women and Youths. • Donation of Cash Grant and 10kg Food Items worth N1,210,000 to 250 widows,  Elderly and Disabled people.
• Twenty Youths benefited from Youth Employability programme in conjunction  with Lagos State Government (Fashion, Agriculture, Teaching, construction,  Logistics and Entertainment).
• Partnered with SPEED UP LAGOS on Vocational skills acquisition at shogunro  vocational center to train over 1300 resident’s women and youths in various skills. • Employed 250 Non-Pensionable staff.
• Trained 60 Youths on Waste to Wealth Creation in partnership with Rotary Club  Gbagada and LAWMA.
• Inducted and Graduated (36 Youths). Agricultural Training Programme in  (Piggery, Fishery, Crop Production, Cattle, Sheep and Goat Production) paid  transport and stipend for four weeks at Oko Oba.
• Partnered with KENNOL on Vocational Training of 20 Youths in Mechanical,  Electrical and Plumbing Works.
• Organized Workshop on Gender Based Violence for Women Development at the  council secretariat.
• Organized 3 Month Mega Training Programme skills acquisition and Business  Management for 250 residents.
• Five days Intensive Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Technology Training for 53 Youths. • Empowerment of 200 Women through Seminar on Women Inclusion in  conjunction with ECOWAS, FEBWE.
• Distribution of 25 free POS machines to Artisans.
• Technical Training for Youth in partnership with ETL Engineering Services. • Digital Training for 70 Staffs of Ojodu LCDA on 21st century skills.
• Presentation of 20 Million Naira Loan and start up grant for small and medium  scale business in Ojodu LCDA.
• Two weeks of Intensive Training on Advanced Solar System Technology and  Entrepreneurship for 14 Youths.
• Organized Three days training for 200 unemployed Youths in Ojodu LCDA on  Employability skills and Career Coaching.

SOCIAL AND INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT 

Over the past three years we have embarked on massive road construction / rehabilitation, infrastructural development and social development.

➢ SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

• In partnership with MTN (CSR), donated items worth 1 million to Life Fountain  Orphanage (Omole Estate).
• Organized the sales of highly subsidized 5kg food items for 2,500 beneficiaries as  subsidy removal palliatives for community members.
• Held Breakfast Meeting with Organized Private Sector for seamless collaboration. • Donated 14 mini buses to communities to easy commuting to cushion the effects  of subsidy removal.
• Organized Zero Hunger Food Relief Programmes for 5,500 beneficiaries through  Ojodu Food Bank at subsidized prices to community members across the six  wards in Ojodu LCDA.
• Partnered with WaterAid and PEPSICO to provide WASH FACILITIES across  schools, markets and health centers.
• Hosted 2 Ojodu Carnivals with Talent Hunts, Cultural Festival and Christmas  Carol at NIJ Premises.
• Provision of an Open Viewing Center across the six wards in Ojodu LCDA for  over 2,000 participants.
• Distribution of 10kg Food Combo to 600 Ojodu LCDA Staffs, 1500 Uniform  Officers and Staff of Public Works.

➢ INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT

• Completion of LSDPC Community Hall.
• Constructed modern Toilet facilities at Agidingbi mechanic village.
• Construction of Office Complex at the Council Secretariat.
• Renovation of Area Office
• Distribution of patrol vans for Ojodu, Ogba, Agege, Alausa and Pen-Cinema.
• Desilting of canals and drainages at Aina Street, Oke-Ira canal, Ogba, Oluwole  Tarmac, Area G e.t.c.

➢ REHABILITATION OF ROADS

ROAD WARD LENGTH • Rehabilitation of Secretariat road ward B (350M) • Rehabilitation Folawewo Street ward B (675sqm) • Rehabilitation of Muyibi-Shonola Street ward B (370sqm) • Rehabilitation of Otunla Street ward C (1,026.44sqm) • Rehabilitation of Oyatogun Street ward C (2,500 sqm) • Rehabilitation of Otunba Obafunmilayo –

Taiwo Street ward F (17.5sqm) • Rehabilitation Ishola Bello Street ward E (1,722sqm) • Rehabilitation of Modupe round-about /

Ayo Alabi Street ward C (1,200sqm) • Rehabilitation of Shorinmade Street ward B (1,131sqm)

➢ CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS

ROAD WARD LENGTH • Construction of Umaro Saro Street ward A (211sqm) • Construction Fadeyi Street ward B (370sqm) • Construction of Osunlalu Street ward C (95m)

• Construction of Paul Avenue ward F (2,354.67 sqm) • Construction Oyinbo Orunmila Street ward F (1,988sqm) • Construction Soyemi Street ward E (204m) • Construction of Irebawa Street ward D (415m) • Construction of Adeniyi / Adeshina-oke

Street (114 Roads) ward C&E (696sqm) • Construction of Adekanmbi Street ward B (167m)

➢ CONSTRUCTION OF DRAINAGE

ROAD WARD LENGTH • Adeniyi / Adeshina-oke Street ward C&E (1,392m) • Irebawa Street ward D (830m) • Umaro Saro Street ward A (403m) • Soyemi Street ward E (408m)(both sides)

• Adekanmbi Street ward B (167m) (one side) • Osunlalu Street ward C (95m) (one side) • Area G drainage road Ogba ward A (146m) • Umaro Saro Street ward A (1442m)