Ladi Oluwaloni Takes Over as Ayobo-Ipaja LCDA Chairman

His elevation was approved by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, following the prolonged absence of the council chair, Mrs Bolatito Shobowale.

Business Post gathered that Mrs Shobowale has not been seen at the council for a long time, about six months.

She was not around when members of the Governor Advisory Council (GAC) of the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) visited the LCDA last year.

The team, led by a former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Mr Femi Pedro, was welcomed by Mr Oluwaloni and other council staff.

She was also not available when the council held a graduation ceremony for some residents who underwent an empowerment training last month.

It was learned that her absence from work, based on health grounds, has made it impossible for the 2025 budget to be presented to the council’s lawmakers for approval.

To prevent the shutdown of the council, Mr Oluwaloni has been asked to take over as the chairman of Ayobo-Ipaja LCDA.

He will be expected to quickly present the budget for approval to enable the council carry out critical projects for the benefit of residents of the area.

According to reports, Mr Oluwaloni, who intends to contest for the chairmanship position of the Ayobo-Ipaja LCDA later this year, has been given the go-ahead by the party leaders to lead the council.

Already, the state government, through the Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs, and Rural Development, Mr Bolaji Roberts, has issued a letter to the acting chairman to resume office with immediate effect.

“This is a great responsibility, and I am fully committed to upholding the trust placed in me. My focus will be on ensuring that governance at the grassroots remains effective, responsive, and aligned with the developmental agenda of our great state,” Mr Oluwaloni commented on his assumption of office.