Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday administered the oath of office to Abdul-Ganiyu Obasa as Chairman of Agege Local Government, charging him to focus on grassroots development and ensure his leadership aligns with the state’s broader development goals.
The ceremony, which also included the swearing-in of Toyin Adejimiwa as a Permanent Secretary, took place at Lagos House in Ikeja.
Abdul-Ganiyu Obasa, who is the son of the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudasiru Obasa, had previously served in an acting capacity before his confirmation and official inauguration.
While addressing the newly inaugurated officials, Governor Sanwo-Olu described local government as the level of governance closest to the people, emphasizing the need for leadership that is visible, responsive, and compassionate.
He urged the Agege council chairman to govern inclusively, avoid divisive tendencies and focus on delivering measurable outcomes to residents, noting that discipline and performance remained the benchmarks for leadership and advancement in Lagos State.
The governor also acknowledged the presence of retired permanent secretaries at the event, describing them as exemplary public servants whose legacies continued to inspire the state’s civil service.
Sanwo-Olu congratulated Adejimiwa and Obasa on behalf of the government and people of Lagos State, expressing confidence that they would justify the trust reposed in them and contribute meaningfully to the state’s progress.
In their responses, Adejimiwa and Obasa thanked the governor for the confidence placed in them and pledged to uphold the core values and standards associated with public service in Lagos State.
In November, it was reported that Abdul-Ganiyu Obasa’s confirmation as substantive chairman, which followed the resignation of the former council chairman, Tunde Azeez, who stepped down due to persistent health challenges. Azeez’s resignation letter was read during plenary at the Agege Council Chamber, after which councillors unanimously confirmed Obasa, who had been acting in the role.
Obasa had earlier indicated interest in contesting the chairmanship ahead of the 2025 local government elections but was initially dropped amid opposition to his candidacy.
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