Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to grassroots development and inclusive governance, as he inaugurated multiple landmark projects in Lagos Island East Local Council Development Area (LCDA) on Thursday.
EpeInsights reports that the newly commissioned projects facilitated by the council chairman, Hon. Muibi Alade Folawiyo reflect the council’s drive for innovation, service delivery, and community transformation.
Among the facilities inaugurated were the Prince Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi Island Golden Court, comprising two- and three-bedroom flats as well as four-bedroom duplexes with BQs; the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Corps Operational Base; and the Senator Oluremi Tinubu Shopping Mall on Adeniji Adele Street.
Other projects include the Babajide Olusola Aduragbemi Sanwo-Olu Administrative Building, Modupeola House (Executive Building), Hon. Muftau Kadiku Multipurpose Hall, Hon. R.F. Balogun Legislative Building, Ban Hakeem Oladapo Siwa Customary Court, Alhaja Ogunbambi Abisogun Mosque, and F.O.K. Sanya Chapel.
Speaking at the commissioning, Governor Sanwo-Olu praised Hon. Folawiyo for his transformative leadership and delivery of impactful projects at the grassroots, describing him as one of the most development-driven local government chairmen in the country.
“I commend Hon. Muibi Alade Folawiyo for his visionary leadership and the dedication of his team to delivering services that truly benefit the people. The Lagos Island East LCDA has become a shining example of infrastructure, governance and digital innovation,” Sanwo-Olu said.
He encouraged other council leaders across the State to emulate the LCDA’s model of innovation, accountability, and people-centred governance.
The Governor also used the occasion to launch the Electronic Birth Registration (e-Birth) Initiative, a joint project of the Lagos State Government, the National Population Commission (NPC), and UNICEF.
According to Sanwo-Olu, the new system will ensure that every child born in the State is assigned a National Identification Number (NIN) from birth, a move that will strengthen data-driven planning and social development.
“With the e-registration now in place, children will have their NI Numbers from birth. This initiative ensures accurate data from the start, enabling government to plan better and deliver effective social services,” he explained.
Hon. Folawiyo, in his remarks, said the projects commissioned are dedicated to the memory of prominent Lagosians whose lives and service shaped the community. He reaffirmed his administration’s focus on transparency, accountability, and the sustainable delivery of democratic dividends.
“Each project represents not just infrastructure but a legacy of service and development. We are determined to continue building a stronger and more inclusive community,” Folawiyo stated.
Also speaking at the event, the Head of UNICEF’s South-West Field Office, Ms. Celine Lafoucriere, commended Lagos State and the NPC for championing digital birth registration. She noted that the initiative would ensure every child’s right to identity and access to essential services.
Lafoucriere also lauded Lagos State’s progress, noting that 94 percent of children under five are already registered, while calling for more outreach to informal settlements and underserved communities.
“This innovation is a testament to the Governor’s commitment to protecting children’s rights and ensuring every child in Lagos is visible and protected,”
she said.
The commissioning ceremony was attended by top dignitaries, including members of the Lagos State Executive Council, Conference 57 chairmen, traditional rulers, political, religious, and market leaders, as well as representatives of development partners.
