Bariga Local Council

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‎*ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION: CHAIRMAN ADEDEJI PARTICIPATES IN LAGOS STATE MONTHLY ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION EXERCISE*
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‎`...Inspects Blocked Canals and Drainages, Meets Akoka Community Stakeholders on Flood Control`
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‎The Executive Chairman of Bariga Local Council, *Hon. Adedeji Bukola Omope, FCPA,* earlier today joined residents and stakeholders across Lagos State in observing the monthly environmental sanitation exercise aimed at promoting a cleaner, healthier, and flood-free environment.
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‎During the monitoring exercise, the Chairman inspected the drainage system beneath the Ekimogun Under Bridge, where desilting operations and the evacuation of refuse were ongoing. She commended the environmental workers for their efforts and emphasized the importance of maintaining clean drainage channels to prevent flooding and environmental hazards.
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‎The inspection team also visited the drainage network along Adetoke Street before proceeding to Alhaji Ariyo Street, where road construction is currently underway. Accompanied by officials of the Bariga Environmental Department, the Environmental Friendly Advocacy Development (EFAD) team, and members of Isokan Community Development Association (CDA), the Chairman assessed the flow of water from the Alhaji Ariyo drainage channel into the Lagos Lagoon.
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‎Following the inspection tour, Hon. Adedeji responded to the invitation of Akoka Community stakeholders at Aiyetoro Primary School, where extensive discussions were held on the persistent flooding challenges affecting the community. Deliberations focused on identifying practical and sustainable solutions to mitigate the recurring problem.
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‎The Chairman, alongside community leaders and stakeholders, embarked on an assessment walk through several flood-prone areas, including Emily Akinola Street, Tunde Bello Street, Obayan Street, Afolabi Brown Street, Oshifolarin Street, and adjoining roads.
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‎During the engagement, residents expressed concerns over the incessant flooding experience in the area. While acknowledging the peculiar topography of Akoka and its proximity to the Lagos Lagoon, which contributes significantly to the challenge, the Chairman assured residents of government intervention and reiterated the Council's commitment to collaborating with relevant state agencies to address the situation.
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‎She further urged residents to support government efforts by discouraging the construction of structures on drainage alignments and canals, noting that such developments obstruct the free flow of waste water into the lagoon and worsen flooding.
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‎Hon. Adedeji assured the community that their concerns had been duly noted and that proactive steps would be taken to bring lasting relief to residents.
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‎Among those who accompanied the Chairman during the exercise were the Vice Chairman of Bariga Local Council, Hon. Babatunde Adesida; Deputy Leader, Hon. Abiola Shakiru; Majority Leader, Hon. Funmilayo Adeogun; Deputy Chief Whip, Hon. Tina Ogbere; Supervisor for Environment, Hon. Sodiq Olatayo; Special Adviser on Environment, Canal, Drainage and Waste Management, Hon. Omotayo Ewuosho; Supervisor for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA), Mrs. Ronke Ojeleye; Senior Special Assistant on WAPA, Mrs. Patience Nenuwa; Special Adviser on Civic Engagement, Hon. Olanrewaju Adenuga; Special Adviser on Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Adeshina Adetoye; Head of Department, Environment, Mr. Olufemi Oladapo; Head of Department, Information, Mrs. Sh*ttu, as well as other aides and officials of the Council.
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‎The exercise once again underscores the unwavering commitment of the Adedeji-led administration to ensuring a cleaner environment, improved public health, and effective flood control measures across Bariga Local Council.
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*‎Tunde Balogun*
*‎Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Chairman*
*‎Bariga Local Council*
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May 30, 2026

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‎*2027 GENERAL ELECTION: CHAIRMAN ADEDEJI LEADS BARIGA LOCAL COUNCIL CONTINGENT TO SPECIAL PRAYER IN SUPPORT OF PRESIDENT TINUBU AND DR. HAMZAT*
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‎The Executive Chairman of Bariga Local Council, *Hon. Adedeji Bukola Omope*, FCPA, earlier today joined Progressives from across Lagos State and Nigeria at the Special Congregational Prayer and Endorsement Programme held in support of the re-election of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and the emergence of Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat as the next Governor of Lagos State.
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‎The spiritually uplifting gathering took place at the historic Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Onikan, Lagos, and attracted thousands of party faithful, supporters, and stakeholders from across the federation.
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‎The event, organized by The Renewed Hope Network (TRHN), for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election as President of Nigeria and for Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat to emerge as the next Governor of Lagos State.
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‎The program was convened to commit the leadership journey and political aspirations of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat into the hands of God ahead of the 2027 General Elections. The carnival-like atmosphere reflected the unity, strength, and solidarity within the All Progressives Congress (APC).
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‎Among the dignitaries in attendance were the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, The Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat including their wives, alongside prominent APC leaders and party stalwarts from across the country. Special prayers were offered for divine wisdom, sound health, peace, and victory for President Tinubu and Dr. Hamzat as preparations toward the 2027 elections continue.
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‎Leading a vibrant contingent from Bariga Local Council, Hon. Adedeji Bukola Omope demonstrated the enthusiasm and political strength of the people of Bariga. The delegation energized the gathering with coordinated flag displays and chants of “Kolade Nbo,” symbolizing growing support for the possible emergence of Hon. Alabi Kolade David as the next Member representing Somolu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.
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‎The Chairman’s presence at the programme further underscores her unwavering commitment to strengthening the APC at the grassroots, across Lagos State, and throughout Nigeria. Her administration remains steadfast in promoting unity, political participation, and progressive governance in line with the ideals of the ruling party.
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‎Hon. Adedeji reaffirmed the loyalty and support of the people of Bariga to the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the continued advancement of progressive ideals for national development.
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*‎Tunde Balogun*
‎Chief Press Secretary To The Executive Chairman Bariga Local Council
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‎May 10, 2026

*CHAIRMAN ADEDEJI LED BARIGA LOCAL COUNCIL WEEKLY ACTIVITIES RECAP*

*Monday, April 20, 2026:*
Hon. Adedeji embarked on a working visit to Ajileye Street, Oshifolarin Street, Odukoya Street, Ige Avenue, Opeloyeru Street, Ekimogun Street, and Bariga Fishing Market to conduct an on-the-spot assessment of the roads.

The Chairman also received the procured digital devices to enhance National Identification Number (NIN) registration in Bariga, alongside the SLG, Supervisors, and Bariga Local Council Management Staff.

*Tuesday, April 21, 2026:*
Hon. (Dr.) Adedeji hosted Bariga Local Council stakeholders on the reintroduction of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise.

Chairman Adedeji also felicitated the Lagos State APC Women Leader, Chief Mrs. Rafiat Iyabosola Eletu, on the occasion of her birthday.

Hon. Adedeji met with Somolu/Bariga women in council, seeking massive support for Hon. Alabi Kolade David ahead of his House of Representatives aspiration.

*Wednesday, April 22, 2026:*
Chairman Adedeji facilitated state intervention in the clearing and evacuation of the Odunsi Canal by EFAD.

She also bagged the CIPRMP Honorary Doctorate Award—a Fellowship Doctorate in Strategic Leadership and Public Resources Management—conferred by the Chartered Institute of Public Resources Management and Politics, Ghana.

*Thursday, April 23, 2026:*
The Executive Chairman of Bariga Local Council, Hon. Dr. Adedeji Bukola Omope, FCPA, attended the Scribe 57 inaugural meeting held at the Bariga Local Council Conference Room 2, where she was bestowed with a recognition award by the body of Lagos State Secretaries to the Local Government.

*Friday, April 24, 2026:*
Hon. Adedeji graced Hon. Samuel Olufemi Apata’s Mega Empowerment Program, where over 300 beneficiaries graduated from various vocational fields.

*Saturday, April 25, 2026:*
Chairman Adedeji duly observed and monitored the reintroduced monthly environmental sanitation exercise in Bariga, setting out at exactly 6:15 a.m. to monitor proceedings across the community.

She also unveiled the Bariga Unity Monument Pillar, situated at Shogbamu Street, popularly known as Orita Fogo, alongside Hon. Samuel Apata, Member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Somolu II, in the presence of Councillors, the SLG, Supervisors, and Council Management.

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*Tunde Balogun*
The Chief Press Secretary To The Executive Chairman, Bariga Local Council

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*HON. ADEDEJI, APATA UNVEILS BARIGA UNITY MONUMENT PILLAR*

Earlier today, during the monthly Environmental Sanitation exercise across Lagos State, the Executive Chairman of Bariga Local Council, *Hon. (Dr.) Adedeji Bukola Omope, FCPA*, alongside Hon. Samuel Olufemi Apata, Member representing Somolu Constituency II in the Lagos State House of Assembly, officially unveiled the Bariga Unity Monument Pillar, a symbolic structure representing the unity and collective spirit of the people of Bariga.

The monument is strategically located at the intersection of Shogbamu Street (Orita Fogo). Prior to its construction, the site had been notorious for indiscriminate refuse dumping by residents and passersby. In a proactive move to address this environmental concern, the Executive Chairman conceptualized and executed the idea of erecting the monument to discourage waste disposal and restore cleanliness to the area.

The Bariga Unity Monument Pillar is beautifully finished with marble tiles and adorned with the official logo of Bariga Local Council, reflecting both aesthetic value and civic pride.

While unveiling the monument, Hon. Apata commended the Executive Chairman for her visionary leadership and thoughtful initiative in transforming a previously neglected and refuse-ridden environment into a symbol of unity and environmental sanity.
Residents of the community expressed their delight at the development, noting that the project marks the end of unhealthy odours and environmental hazards caused by accumulated waste in the area.

The unveiling of the Bariga Unity Monument Pillar further underscores the Executive Chairman’s unwavering commitment to fostering unity, promoting environmental sustainability, and enhancing the overall well-being of the people of Bariga and its environs.

Dignitaries present at the historic event included the Vice Chairman of Bariga Local Council, Hon. Babatunde Adesida; the Council Leader, Hon. Balogun Wasiu; Councillors; the Secretary to the Local Government, Alhaji Suri Kareem; Supervisors; the Council Manager, Otunba Lai Giwa; members of the Council Management Staff; Men of LAGESC, Lawma, NOA, LNSC and the Chairman’s aides.

*Tunde Balogun*
Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Chairman
Bariga Local Council

April 25, 2026

PRESS RELEASE
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*‎CHAIRMAN ADEDEJI BAGS CIPRMP HONORARY DOCTORATE AWARD*
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‎The Executive Chairman of Bariga Local Council, *Hon. (Dr.) Adedeji Bukola Omope, FCPA*, has been conferred with a Professional Fellowship Doctorate in Strategic Leadership and Public Resources Management by the Chartered Institute of Public Resources Management and Politics (CIPRMP), Ghana.
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‎The prestigious recognition was bestowed earlier today following the Institute’s extensive assessment of her exemplary leadership and impactful governance at the helm of Bariga Local Council.
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‎The award acknowledges her remarkable contributions in the areas of infrastructure development, youth empowerment, women empowerment, ICT training, and other aspects of governance.
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‎The Chartered Institute of Public Resources Management and Politics (CIPRMP), headquartered in Accra, Ghana, with a liaison office in Abuja, Nigeria, is an internationally recognized professional body committed to promoting ethical leadership, sustainable policy development, and effective public resource management across Africa. Established in 1995 and chartered in 2005, the Institute trains and certifies professionals in corporate governance, management, and political integrity.
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‎This honour further underscores the widespread recognition of Hon. Adedeji’s outstanding achievements and transformative leadership in Bariga. Notably, she has become the first female Local Council Development Area (LCDA) Chairman in Lagos State to be inducted into the West African regional chartered institute.
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‎In her acceptance speech, Hon. Adedeji expressed profound gratitude:
‎*“I am deeply honoured to receive this award. I appreciate CIPRMP and the people of Ghana for this recognition. This award is not just for me, but for the entire Bariga community, our political appointees, council staff, and the good people of Bariga who entrusted us with this mandate. It serves as a challenge for us to do even more, as the reward for hard work is more work.”*
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‎The epoch-making event was witnessed by top council officials, including the Secretary to the Local Government (SLG), Alhaji Suri Kareem Adebayo; Councillors such as Hon. Oluseun Onakoya, Hon. Surajudeen Oloko, and Hon. Ogbere Tina; as well as Hon. Omotayo Ewuosho (Special Adviser on Environment, Canal Drainage and Waste Management), Otunba Gboyega Adefuwa (Supervisor for Health), Mr. Tunde Akere (Special Adviser on ICT and Innovation), Hon. Danmole Ogunsanya (Special Adviser on Revenue), Hon. Sodiq Olatayo (Supervisor for Environment), the Council Manager, Otunba Lai Giwa, Heads of Departments (HODs), Heads of Units (HOUs), and members of staff.
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‎This recognition marks yet another milestone in Hon. Adedeji’s continued commitment to excellence, service delivery, and people-oriented governance in Bariga Local Council.
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*‎Tunde Balogun*
‎Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Chairman, Bariga Local Council
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‎April 22, 2026

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*HON. ADEDEJI HOSTS BARIGA STAKEHOLDERS AHEAD OF REINTRODUCTION OF MONTHLY ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION*

In line with the directive of the Lagos State Government, the Executive Chairman of Bariga Local Council, *Hon. Adedeji Bukola Omope, FCPA*, today convened a high-powered stakeholders’ meeting aimed at sensitizing residents of Bariga ahead of the reintroduction of the monthly Environmental Sanitation exercise.

The exercise is scheduled to commence on Saturday, April 25, 2026, between 6:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.

In her address, Hon. Adedeji urged residents to take proactive steps toward cleaning their surroundings, particularly drainages and canals, as part of efforts to promote a cleaner and healthier Bariga. She emphasized that enforcement officers would be on ground to ensure full compliance.
*“A cleaner Bariga is imperative. Let us see this exercise as a responsibility, not a burden,”* she stated.

The Chairman also sensitized Community Development Associations (CDAs), community leaders, market men and women, and residents at large on the need to embrace environmental sanitation as a civic duty.

In his remarks, Hon. Alabi Kolade David, the immediate past Executive Chairman of Bariga, described environmental sanitation as a collective responsibility, noting that it is often a thankless task.

He urged residents to desist from dumping refuse in drainages and secondary canals, stressing that sanitation should not be a monthly routine alone but a daily practice.
Similarly, Hon. Samuel Olufemi Apata corroborated this stance, emphasizing that environmental sanitation must be a continuous exercise. He called on residents to comply with all rules and regulations guiding the sanitation exercise.

The Head of Department, Bariga Environmental Services, Mr. Olufemi Oladapo, highlighted the council’s achievements, stating that over 70 drainage channels across various streets have been desilted since the inception of the current administration. He added that refuse has been evacuated from several black spots within Bariga, including the Odunsi Canal, through collaboration with relevant agencies.

He further advocated the use of removable slabs instead of permanent ones to ensure easy access for maintenance and effective drainage management.

Also speaking, Mr. Babatunde Sulaimon, Head of LAWMA PSP in Bariga, assured residents of adequate waste management arrangements. He noted that all nine PSP operators in the area would be mobilized, with designated mustering points for refuse collection before evacuation by compactors.
*“We must change our attitude towards waste disposal if we are to achieve a cleaner Bariga. I urge all residents to come out en masse this Saturday to participate in the sanitation exercise,”* he said.

Dignitaries present at the stakeholders’ meeting included Hon. Babatunde Adesida, Vice Chairman, Bariga Local Council; Hon. Balogun Wasiu, Council Leader, Bariga Legislative Arm, alongside other councillors; Alhaji Suri Kareem, Secretary to the Local Government, and supervisors; Otunba Lai Giwa, Council Manager, Bariga, and other top management staff; Hon. Dare Martins, Executive Secretary, Somolu Local Education District; Hon. Sanya Osijo, former Sole Administrator, Bariga; Otunba Shakirudeen Anifowoshe Dengel; Elder Olowolagba; Pa J. O. Osinuga; Alhaja Raji, APC Women Leader, Bariga; Alhaja Mustapha; other political and community leaders; ASP Fagade, Commander, Crack Squad; traditional rulers; religious leaders; CDAs; the Iyaloja General of Bariga, Mrs. Jagunmolu; environmental stakeholders; Men of the NLNC; APC ward chairmen; youth leaders; and other key stakeholders.

The meeting underscored the collective commitment of all stakeholders to fostering a cleaner, safer, and healthier Bariga community.

*Tunde Balogun*
Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Chairman
Bariga Local Council

April 21, 2026