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Obasa’s son Abdul-Ganiyu officially sworn in as Agege LG Chair
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday officially swore in Abdul-Ganiyu Obasa as the Chairman of Agege Local Government.
The governor urged Obasa to focus on grassroots development and ensure his administration aligns with the state’s broader development plans.
The ceremony, which also saw the inauguration of Toyin Adejimiwa as a Permanent Secretary, took place at Lagos House, Ikeja. Prior to his formal confirmation, Abdul-Ganiyu Obasa, son of the Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker, Mudasiru Obasa, had been serving as the acting council chairman.
Addressing the newly sworn-in officials, Sanwo-Olu described local government as the tier of government closest to the people, stressing that it required visible, responsive and compassionate leadership.
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.
Abdul-Ganiyu Obasa’s emergence as substantive chairman 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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