The Ibeju-Lekki Local Government has highlighted completed projects, social interventions and digital reforms at its 2027 Budget Consultative Forum and Town Hall Dialogue, presenting residents with a report of visible results across the council area.
Epe Insights reports that the forum provided an opportunity for residents and stakeholders to review ongoing government programmes while also discussing priorities for the 2027 budget year.
The council said its interventions were designed under the SHIEELD Agenda, with emphasis on projects and programmes intended to improve the quality of life of residents across different communities.
A major highlight of the gathering was the commissioning of the Adesalu Primary Health Centre in Desa/Onosa.
The health facility is expected to strengthen access to primary healthcare services for residents in the community and surrounding areas.
The council also announced the handover of the Magbon Alade Primary School and Mopo Ijebu Primary School, marking another intervention in the education sector.
The school projects are part of efforts to provide better learning environments for pupils and support the development of basic education infrastructure within Ibeju-Lekki.
Education support was also highlighted through the ₦50,000 Indigenous Bursary Awards provided to beneficiaries.
The bursary programme is aimed at supporting eligible indigenous students with financial assistance as they pursue their education.
In the area of social intervention, the council disclosed the payment of ₦100,000 Conditional Cash Transfers to beneficiaries.
The cash transfer initiative provides direct financial support to selected residents and reflects the council’s broader focus on social welfare and assistance for vulnerable members of the community.
Security was another major area highlighted during the forum.
The council announced the deployment of 70 CSIN officers alongside new security response vehicles to strengthen community-level security and improve response capacity.
The deployment is expected to provide additional support for maintaining safety and responding to security concerns across communities within the local government.
The administration also used the occasion to highlight steps taken towards improving access to government information and services through digital platforms.
One of the initiatives is the newly launched Street Naming Portal, which is designed to provide a more structured approach to street naming within the local government.
The council also announced the modernisation of its Local Government Web Portal, describing the development as another step towards making government services and information more accessible to residents.
The digital initiatives are expected to improve interaction between residents and the local government while providing easier access to relevant information.
The 2027 Budget Consultative Forum therefore combined budget discussions with a presentation of projects and interventions already delivered across Ibeju-Lekki.
The approach provided residents with an opportunity to assess government activities while contributing their views on priorities for the coming budget cycle.
The council’s presentation also reflected an emphasis on linking budget planning with practical interventions in healthcare, education, security, social welfare and digital governance.
The commissioning of the Adesalu Primary Health Centre, handover of the two primary schools, bursary awards and conditional cash transfers formed part of the social and community-focused interventions presented at the forum.
The deployment of security personnel and response vehicles further demonstrated the attention given to community safety, while the new digital platforms focused on improving engagement between residents and the local government.
As discussions continue towards the 2027 budget, the consultative forum provides a platform for residents, community leaders and other stakeholders to communicate their needs and expectations.
The council’s presentation of completed projects and current programmes also gives residents a clearer view of how public resources are being channelled into different areas of local development.
With healthcare, education, security, social support and digital governance featuring prominently, the forum underscored the importance of connecting budget priorities with projects and services that residents can directly access.
The 2027 budget process is expected to provide another opportunity for the Ibeju-Lekki community to participate in identifying areas requiring attention and shaping development priorities for the next financial year.
