Ambassador Ibraheem Ogunbanwo, Provost of SMASE Africa and Treasurer of the Lagos State Chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), has congratulated Alhaji Ojikutu Abdulrasaq on his appointment as the Chief of Staff to the Executive Chairman of Lekki Local Council Development Area (LCDA).
EpeInsights reports that in a formal statement made available to the press, Ambassador Ogunbanwo described the appointment as a well-deserved recognition of Abdulrasaq’s long-standing dedication to community service, political loyalty and grassroots leadership.
According to him, the new Chief of Staff’s background in local governance and youth engagement positions him as a capable and effective addition to the administrative structure of the council.
Ogunbanwo praised Abdulrasaq for his previous service as the Deputy Chairman of the Michael Otedola College of Primary Education Alumni Association (MOCPAAS), where he demonstrated strong leadership, a collaborative spirit, and a commitment to educational and institutional development.
He noted that Abdulrasaq’s consistency and discipline in political and civic duties have earned him the respect of his peers and the wider community.
“Your appointment is a testament to your deep political understanding of the terrain, your unwavering dedication, and your loyalty to the leadership of Lekki LCDA and the party at large,” Ogunbanwo said.
The congratulatory message also carried a broader call to service, with the Ambassador urging the newly appointed Chief of Staff to sustain his efforts in youth empowerment and national development.
He encouraged Abdulrasaq to use his new position as a platform to further inspire and uplift young people in the local government and beyond.
“I wish you resounding success in this new role and greater accomplishments in the journey ahead,” he added. “Build the youth, build the nation. Impact the youth, and you will impact the nation positively.”
The appointment of Alhaji Abdulrasaq has received wide acclaim from stakeholders, youth leaders, and members of the political establishment within and outside the Lekki axis.
Many have expressed confidence in his ability to contribute to effective governance and policy execution in the LCDA, particularly in light of his grassroots experience and people-centered approach.
His new role as Chief of Staff is expected to involve close coordination with the Executive Chairman on policy implementation, administrative oversight and public engagement strategies aimed at delivering on the council’s development agenda.
Observers note that the growing inclusion of youth-conscious and community-driven individuals like Abdulrasaq in local government structures may reflect a broader shift toward responsive and participatory leadership at the grassroots level in Lagos State.
