Ojokoro Local Council Development Area

03/09/2026

OJOKORO TURNS PURPLE, DECLARES WAR ON DOMESTIC & SEXUAL VIOLENCE

Ojokoro Local Council Development Area (LCDA) on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, joined the rest of Lagos State in turning purple as part of efforts to raise awareness and strengthen advocacy against Domestic and Gender-Based Violence (DGBV).

The initiative took the campaign directly into communities across Ojokoro LCDA, with a sensitization and advocacy drive aimed at educating residents on the dangers and devastating consequences of domestic and sexual violence on individuals, families and the wider society.

Leading the advocacy team was the Executive Chairman of Ojokoro LCDA, Hon. Oluyemisi Adenike Rosiji, who was ably represented by the Supervisor for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA), Mrs. Ajayi Omolara Julianna. She was joined by the Head of Department, WAPA, Mrs. Adebisi Bakare; Chief of Staff, Mrs. Adebayo Bukola, and other council officials.

The team engaged residents on the need to reject all forms of violence in homes and communities, while encouraging victims, survivors, witnesses and concerned members of the public to speak up and report cases before they escalate into serious injury or loss of life.

The campaign emphasised a simple but powerful message: domestic and sexual violence is not a private family matter but a social menace that demands collective action.

Residents were therefore urged to embrace the campaign slogan, “If You See Something, Say Something,” and become active voices against violence, abuse and intimidation within their communities.

Ojokoro LCDA reaffirmed its commitment to promoting a safe, peaceful and violence-free community where residents can live with dignity, respect and security.

The council further urged residents to break the culture of silence and take action whenever they witness, suspect or become aware of domestic or gender-based violence.

To report a case, residents can call 08000333333.

31/08/2026

HON. ROSIJI TO YOUTHS: TAKE YOUR PASSION FOR SPORTS INTO POLITICS, SUPPORT APC

The Executive Chairman of Ojokoro Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Barr. Oluyemisi Adenike Rosiji, has charged youths in the council area to translate their passion, creativity and energy in sports into active participation in politics and community development.

Rosiji Oluyemisi Adenike gave the charge on Monday, August 3st, 2026, when members of Rosiji Football Club paid a courtesy visit to the council secretariat following the team’s advancement in the ongoing Head of Service (HOS) Cup 2026.

The visit was to appreciate the Chairman for her consistent support and encouragement towards the team’s participation and progress in the competition, as well as her commitment to youth development across Ojokoro LCDA.

Commending the players for their impressive performance, Rosiji urged them to sustain their determination, discipline, teamwork and spirit of sportsmanship throughout the tournament.

She, however, challenged the young footballers to look beyond the football pitch, urging them to channel the same passion, teamwork and determination they demonstrate in sports into politics and community development.

According to her, young people possess the energy, creativity and capacity required to influence positive change in society, stressing that their participation in governance and political activities should not be left to others.

“Take the same energy and passion you put into football into politics. You have a voice and you must use it to make a difference in society,” she urged.

Yemisi Rosiji also encouraged the youths to identify with and support the All Progressives Congress (APC), noting that active political participation would provide them with opportunities to contribute meaningfully to the development of their communities.

She further reminded the players that success should not be measured only by trophies and victories, but also by the values they demonstrate, including unity, mutual respect, fairness, discipline and peaceful coexistence.

The Chairman assured Rosiji FC of her continued support, urging the team to remain focused and use the HOS Cup as a platform to showcase their talents, build positive relationships and inspire other young people.

The players and officials of Rosiji FC expressed appreciation to the Chairman for her support, describing her encouragement as a major boost to their morale and motivation as they continue their campaign in the tournament.

29/08/2026

ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION: HON. ROSIJI CALLS FOR DAILY CLEANLINESS, SAYS SANITATION MUST GO BEYOND MONTHLY EXERCISE

The Executive Chairman of Ojokoro Local Council Development Area, Hon. Barr. Rosiji Oluyemisi Adenike, has urged residents to sustain the spirit of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise beyond the designated day, making cleanliness a daily habit across the LCDA.

Hon. Yemisi Rosiji made the call on Saturday, August 29, 2026, while leading the monthly sanitation exercise across Ojokoro, stressing that a clean and healthy environment should not be a once-a-month responsibility but a collective way of life.

Leading by example, the Chairman participated actively in the exercise, moving through various communities and engaging residents on the need to maintain clean surroundings, properly dispose of waste and take pride in their immediate environment.

She called on landlords, tenants, traders, business owners and community leaders to ensure that their streets, homes, shops and business premises remain clean at all times.

The exercise attracted wide participation from council officials, councillors, community and traditional leaders, CDAs and CDCs, traders, artisans, religious and youth groups, residents and security agencies, among others.

Rosiji Oluyemisi Adenike reaffirmed her administration’s commitment to environmental cleanliness, noting that a cleaner environment is essential to public health, community dignity and improved quality of life.

She said the real success of the sanitation exercise would be measured not only by what residents do on the designated day, but by their commitment to keeping Ojokoro clean every day.

“A cleaner Ojokoro is a shared responsibility,” she maintained.

25/08/2026

HON. ROSIJJI URGES PEACE, UNITY AS MUSLIMS MARK EID-EL-MAULUD

The Executive Chairman of Ojokoro Local Council Development Area, Hon. (Barr.) Oluyemisi Adenike Rosiji, has urged Muslim faithful in the council area to uphold the virtues of peace, compassion, humility, tolerance and service to humanity as they celebrate Eid-el-Maulud.

Hon. Rosiji Oluyemisi Adenike, in her Eid-el-Maulud message, extended warm greetings and felicitations to the Muslim Ummah across Ojokoro LCDA, describing the occasion as an opportunity to reflect on the enduring teachings and exemplary life of Prophet Muhammad.

She urged residents to allow the virtues associated with the Prophet’s teachings to guide their daily lives, stressing that peace, love, tolerance and mutual respect remained essential to strengthening unity and peaceful coexistence in the community.

The chairman also prayed for abundant blessings, peace, prosperity, good health and divine guidance for Muslim families across Ojokoro LCDA.

She called on the Muslim faithful to continue to pray for their families, communities and the nation, while expressing confidence that the celebration would further strengthen the bonds of brotherhood and togetherness among residents.

“May Almighty Allah accept our prayers, reward our acts of worship and continue to protect our homes and communities,” Hon. Rosiji said.

She concluded by wishing the Muslim Ummah in Ojokoro LCDA a peaceful and blessed Eid-el-Maulud celebration.

20/08/2026

HAPPY ISÈSÈ DAY — CELEBRATING OUR ROOTS, OUR IDENTITY AND OUR HERITAGE

Today, we proudly join millions of our people in celebrating Isèsè Day, a significant occasion that calls us to reflect on the beauty of our heritage, the wisdom of our ancestors and the enduring strength of our traditions.

Isèsè is more than a day on the calendar. It is a reminder of who we are, where we come from and the values that have shaped us as a people. It speaks to the importance of preserving our history, respecting our cultural institutions, honouring our elders and ensuring that the rich traditions handed down to us are not lost to time.

In a rapidly changing world, our culture remains a powerful bridge between generations. The stories of our forebears, our indigenous knowledge, language, arts, music, customs and communal values constitute a priceless inheritance. We must therefore celebrate them with pride, preserve them with responsibility and pass them on with dignity.

As we mark this year's Isèsè Day, let us remember that a people who understand and value their roots will always have a stronger sense of identity and direction for the future. Our heritage should not divide us; rather, it should inspire unity, mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and a renewed commitment to building communities where our children can grow with a deep appreciation of who they are.

Let us celebrate responsibly, peacefully and with genuine pride in our heritage. Let us teach our children the value of our traditions, encourage them to embrace our indigenous identity and remind them that modernity does not require us to abandon our roots.

Our culture is our story.
Our heritage is our identity.
Our traditions are our legacy.
And our roots remain the foundation upon which our future must be built.

May this Isèsè Day bring peace, wisdom, unity and renewed strength to our communities. May our heritage continue to flourish, and may future generations inherit a culture that is preserved with pride, protected with wisdom and celebrated with dignity.

I wish everyone a joyful, peaceful and meaningful Isèsè Day celebration.

*Happy Isèsè Day!*

19/08/2026

HON. ROSIJI BAGS ANOTHER LIONS LEADERSHIP AWARD, AS CLUB ADOPTS OJOKORO FOR ₦5M GIRLS’ HYGIENE PROJECT

The Executive Chairman of Ojokoro Local Council Development Area, Hon. (Barr.) Oluyemisi Adenike Rosiji, has received another prestigious leadership award from Lions Clubs International District 404B3, barely weeks after she was honoured with the Excellent Leadership Award at a Lions event in Osun State.

Hon. Rosiji received the latest honour on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at the Ojokoro LCDA Secretariat, where the Lions International District 404B3 Nigeria New Voices Committee presented her with an Outstanding Leadership Award in recognition of her contributions to the development of Ojokoro and her commitment to humanitarian service.

The award plaque, presented by the Committee Chairperson, Lion Enitanola Adijat Kazeem, MJF, NLCF, read:
“Outstanding Leadership Award — Presented to Hon. (Barr.) Oluyemisi Adenike Rosiji, Executive Chairman, Ojokoro Local Council Development Area, in sincere recognition and appreciation of your exceptional leadership towards the progress and development of Ojokoro Local Government and environs, and your commitment to serving humanity.”

Speaking during the presentation, Lion Enitanola said she was particularly delighted to meet Hon. Rosiji personally, describing the Chairman as a prominent figure whose people-oriented programmes and projects had continued to attract positive attention among residents, market women and artisans.

She said the recognition was the Lions’ way of appreciating Rosiji’s leadership and commitment to improving the lives of the people.

In a major development, the Lions delegation also announced plans to commence a ₦5 million project in Ojokoro LCDA aimed at providing sanitary pads for schoolgirls.
According to Lion Enitanola, Ojokoro was deliberately selected to kick-start the initiative, while the Council Chairman would have the privilege of identifying the schools that would benefit from the project.

She commended Hon. Rosiji for her administration’s humanitarian interventions and commitment to the welfare of residents while she call for her partnership in their project.

Responding, Hon. Rosiji expressed appreciation to the Lions Club for the recognition and for choosing Ojokoro as the starting point for the sanitary-pad project.
The Chairman particularly welcomed the initiative, noting that interventions targeted at the girl-child were crucial to improving the dignity, health and educational prospects of young girls.

The Council Boss also referenced recent efforts by the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, in supporting the girl-child, describing the Lions’ initiative as a worthy humanitarian intervention that deserved support.

The Chairman said her understanding of Lions Clubs International had grown considerably through the organisation’s interventions in Ojokoro, stressing that the LCDA had benefited from several Lions-supported humanitarian programmes.

She recalled that Ojokoro benefited from a free eye medical outreach last year, while this year, the Lions Paddle Club donated multi-million-naira medical equipment to the six Primary Healthcare Centres in Ojokoro, an intervention facilitated by Lion Owolabi Okanlawon.

According to Hon. Rosiji, the latest sanitary-pad project further demonstrates the value of partnerships between government and humanitarian organisations in addressing critical needs within communities.

She disclosed that plans were also underway to establish a Lions Club in Ojokoro LCDA, expressing optimism that such a platform would further strengthen humanitarian service and create more opportunities to give back to the people.

The latest award adds to a growing list of recognitions received by the Chairman for her leadership and humanitarian initiatives. At a Lions event held at the Aurora Event Centre, Osogbo, Osun State, on July 25, 2026, Rosiji was similarly honoured with an Excellent Leadership Award by the Pioneer District Governor, Lion Oluomo Sunday Akintunde Akere, PMJF, NLCF.

The earlier award recognised her commitment to humanity, uncommon leadership style, dedication to service and contribution to the growth of Lionism.

The latest Lions delegation included prominent members such as Lion Olatunbosun Adeola, MJF, NLCF; Lion Kazeem Abiodun, NLCF; Lion Funmilayo Abe; and other top Lions officials.

14/08/2026

HON. ROSIJI SHINES BRIGHTER AS OJOKORO HOSTS 2026 CDAC ANNUAL CONGRESS
.Rosiji bags Award of Excellence, CDAC Chairman Hails her Grassroots Commitment, Says Her Projects Speak for Her

Ojokoro Local Council Development Area on Thursday, August 13, 2026, hosted the 2026 Lagos State Community Development Advisory Council (LSCDAC) Annual Congress, with the Executive Chairman of Ojokoro LCDA, Hon. (Barr.) Oluyemisi Adenike Rosiji, emerging as one of the major highlights of the colourful gathering after being honoured with an Award of Excellence for her outstanding performance and commitment to grassroots development.

The congress, organised by the Ojokoro Community Development Committee (CDC), was held at the CDC Hall, Temple Road, Ojokoro, under the theme: “Nigeria at Crossroads: Innovative Solutions Towards Security Challenges in Our Communities.”

The award, presented to the Council Chairman by the Lagos State Community Development Advisory Council, recognised her contributions to community development and people-oriented governance in Ojokoro LCDA.

In her response, Hon. Rosiji Oluyemisi Adenike expressed appreciation for the recognition, describing it not merely as an honour but as a call to greater service, renewed commitment and more impactful delivery to the people.
The Chairman dedicated the award to the entire people of Ojokoro LCDA, acknowledging that the achievements for which she was honoured were products of collective effort and the support, cooperation and partnership of residents, community leaders and stakeholders.

She said her administration's development philosophy was anchored on listening to the people, identifying their needs and working collaboratively with communities to provide sustainable solutions.
Speaking during the congress, the Chairman reaffirmed her administration’s commitment to strengthening the partnership between government and community organisations, noting that sustainable grassroots development could not be achieved by government alone.

According to her, the Community Development Committees and Associations remain a critical bridge between government and the grassroots because of their proximity to the people and understanding of the peculiar needs of their communities.

She noted that Ojokoro LCDA had continued to invest in roads, drainage infrastructure, healthcare, youth empowerment, education, environmental management, social interventions and other programmes aimed at improving the quality of life of residents.

Hon. Yemisi Rosiji also urged delegates to use the congress to develop practical and innovative solutions to the security challenges confronting communities, stressing the need for collaboration among government, traditional institutions, CDAs, youth organisations, religious bodies and residents.

The Chairman of the Lagos State Community Development Advisory Council, Alhaji Azeez Amusat, gave a strong commendation of Hon. Rosiji’s commitment to community development.
Alhaji Hazmat revealed that Rosiji had served as an Auditor of the CDC before her election as Council Chairman, adding that despite assuming political leadership of the LCDA, she had remained actively involved in the activities of the CDC.
He described her as an efficient and punctual participant at CDC meetings, stressing that her commitment to community development had not diminished since becoming Council Chairman.
According to him, the developmental projects executed under her administration also speak volumes about her performance.

The occasion also witnessed the recognition of the CDC Chairman, Barr. Samuel Alabi, who received an Award of Excellence for his outstanding leadership and service to the Ojokoro Community Development Committee.
In his remarks, Barr. Alabi expressed appreciation for the large turnout and commended Hon. Rosiji for what he described as her extraordinary performance across the LCDA.

He also questioned the credibility of a recent assessment that reportedly ranked the performance of the Council Chairman low, noting that the organisation behind the ranking did not visit Ojokoro LCDA to inspect the projects and activities on ground.
Barr. Alabi urged the public to exercise caution over unverified assessments, stressing that the projects and development initiatives of the Rosiji administration were visible across the LCDA.

He further commended the Chairman for her continued participation in CDC activities, describing her punctuality and commitment as remarkable, particularly as she continued to attend CDC meetings despite occupying the office of Executive Chairman.

The CDC Chairman also appreciated Hon. Rosiji for shouldering the cost of hosting the annual congress, describing the gesture as another demonstration of her support for community development.
He called on other CDCs to emulate the organisational structure and activities of Ojokoro CDC, which he described as highly coordinated, active in developmental matters and committed to the welfare of its members.

A former Member of the House of Representatives, Hon. James Owolabi, also commended the Council Chairman for what he described as the tremendous achievements and efficiency of her administration.
Hon. Owolabi prayed for the continued success of the administration, expressing confidence that having started well, the Chairman would finish her tenure strongly.

The congress attracted dignitaries and community development stakeholders from across Lagos State. Among those in attendance were representatives of Hon. Benjamin Adeyemi Olabinjo, Member of the House of Representatives; Apex Leader, Hon. Osatuyi; LGA Chairman, Hon. Jelili Oseni; principal officers of the council; party chieftains; community leaders; delegates of the LSCDAC and other notable personalities.

The event also featured a vibrant atmosphere of community celebration, with guests treated to a colourful reception marked by impressive decorations, entertainment, food and drinks following the congress.

The recognition of Hon. Rosiji and Barr. Alabi added a significant dimension to the gathering, underscoring the growing importance of responsive leadership, community participation and strong government-community partnerships in advancing grassroots development.

For Ojokoro LCDA, the congress was not only an avenue for deliberation on community security but also a celebration of leadership, service and the collective responsibility to build safer, stronger and more prosperous communities.

14/08/2026

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