AKOD engages community stakeholders, assures residents of quality delivery and improved connectivity
Friday, November 13, 2026
The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), has secured the cooperation of residents of Emina Crescent ahead of the commencement of road construction, following a stakeholders’ engagement meeting held on Friday.
The meeting, which came barely 24 hours after the groundbreaking ceremony for the reconstruction of Fagbohun Street, Alausa, was convened to brief residents on the project’s scope, timeline and construction arrangements, while addressing concerns that may arise during the execution period.
The Emina Crescent road project forms part of the Lagos State Government’s 114-road infrastructure programme, covering all 57 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas across the state.
Addressing the stakeholders, Dauda said the project underscored his administration’s commitment to improving road infrastructure, enhancing accessibility and creating a more conducive environment for commercial activities across Ikeja.
He explained that the completed road would serve as an alternative access route from Allen Avenue through Oshopey to Toyin Street, where major construction work is also ongoing, thereby improving traffic flow and connectivity within the area.
The chairman emphasised that community engagement remained central to his administration’s development strategy, stressing that residents’ understanding and cooperation were essential to the successful execution of the project.
“Today’s meeting is deliberate. We are here not merely to announce a road project but to carry you along as critical stakeholders in its execution. Our administration believes that sustainable development must be people-centred, inclusive and driven by effective engagement with the communities we serve,” he said.
Acknowledging that construction activities could temporarily affect vehicular movement, pedestrian access, parking spaces and business operations, Dauda appealed to residents to exercise patience, observe safety precautions and cooperate with the contractor throughout the construction period.
He also encouraged community members to monitor the project and provide constructive feedback, assuring them that the local government would maintain adequate supervision to ensure compliance with approved standards and quality specifications.
According to him, the project aligns with the Infrastructure and Urban Renewal as well as Accountable Governance pillars of his administration’s I.K.E.J.A Agenda.
“Together, we are not just constructing a road; we are improving accessibility, supporting businesses and building a better environment for everyone,” he added.
Earlier, the Council Manager, Mr Bawa Bada, described the stakeholders’ meeting as a demonstration of the council’s commitment to transparency, accountability and inclusive governance in the delivery of public infrastructure.
He urged the contractor to maintain effective communication with residents, adhere to professional standards and execute the project strictly in accordance with approved specifications.
In their response, the residents, led by the Community Development Association (CDA) Chairman, Mr Oscar Salami, and other executive members, welcomed the initiative and pledged their full cooperation with the contractor engaged by Ikeja Local Government to ensure the smooth, timely and successful completion of the project.
The engagement marks another step in the council’s ongoing efforts to involve communities in infrastructure development while advancing its broader urban renewal agenda.
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