Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat; Governor’s Advisory Council Chair, Tajudeen Olusi and Cardinal James Odunmbaku (Baba Eto) with others are among those to be honoured next month by Lagos Grassroots Achievers Award
(LGAA).
Publisher and Chief Executive Officer of Elgee Info Media, Samuel Akinyemi, said those making impact in politics, governance, business, and creative sectors, contributing to the grassroots development of Lagos state are to be recognised at the second LGAA awards in Alausa Lagos, on Friday October 10 at the Anchor Event hall, Agidingbi.
The event spotlights individuals and institutions shaping and transforming grassroots governance in Lagos State.
It recognises public office holders, party leaders, and grassroots professionals, past and serving council chairmen, monarchs, and other key contributors, whose selfless service have impacted lives.
This year’s edition follows success of the 2024 inaugural event, which was reviewed and commended by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
Governor Sanwo-Olu who was a 2024 recipient in recognition of his government’s inclusive approach to the grassroots. He returns as special guest of honour, reinforcing government’s endorsement and support for values the award upholds.
Delivering the keynote address will be Ayodele Adewale, APC state organising secretary and former chair of Amuwo Odofin council, and Hon Sunday Babatunde, immediate past council chair of Orile Agege whose experience in grassroots administration aligns with the event’s 2025 theme: “Strengthening Grassroots Leadership for Sustainable Development.”
The award is more than a ceremony—it is a movement to honour, preserve, and project legacies of those championing development.
Others to be honoured are Tayo Ayinde, chief of staff to the governor; HRM Oba omogbolahun lawal Abisogun, oniru of Iru, Victoria Island, HRM Abimbola Oladega, fourth Olu of Agboyi in Agboyi Ketu, Apex leader in Lagos West, prince Rabiu Oluwa; Hon Bamgbose Hontonyon, from Badagry.
Also, for recognition are Mrs. Jumoke Okoya-Thomas, APC state women leader; Samiat Abolanle, chair of Ikosi Isheri LCDA; Sesan Olowa, chair of Ibeju lekki LCDA; Engr. Sola Ajose, chief executive officer of Rockdom Integrated Services; Yisa Jubril, chair of Iba LCDA; Adebayo Olasoju, chair of Isolo LCDA; Bokku Mart, and others.
Still others are Olalekan Oki, general manager of LASTMA; Ifalade Oyekan, general manager of LSNC; Dr. Tajudeen Afolabi, special assistant of Political and Civic Engagement; Akinyemi Obe, director general of NSCC; David Odunmbaku, chair of Ojodu LCDA.
Also to be recognised are Akinloye Ismail, chair of Eredo LCDA; Toke Awoyinka, commissioner of Tourism, Art and Culture; Lagos NURTW Chair, Adekunle Sego; Olarewaju Wasiu, chair of Ikorodu West LCDA; Surah Animashaun, chair of Epe LCDA; Idowu Sebanjo, chair of Apapa Local Government; Wahab Tokunboh, commissioner of Environment.
On the list too are Folawiyo Alade “Pepper”, chair of Lagos Island East LCDA; Olabisi Adebanjo, former chair of Mosan Okunola LCDA; Lasisi Akinsanya, chair of Ikotun LCDA; Abdul Salawu “Dullar,” former chair of Somolu Local Government; Bose Ogunlaja, president of APC Apex women leaders in Somolu; Bamidele Kasali, chair of Lekki LCDA; Usman Hamzat, chair of Ifako Ijaiye Local Government; Kehinde Almoruf, chair of Oshodi Isolo Local Government, among others.p
