Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Thursday inaugurated a series of landmark projects in the Lagos Island East Local Council Development Area (LCDA), reaffirming his administration’s commitment to grassroots development, innovation, and inclusive governance.
The projects, facilitated by the council chairman, Hon. Muibi Alade Folawiyo, include 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 commissioned by the Governor were 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 the F.O.K. Sanya Chapel.
Speaking during the commissioning, Governor Sanwo-Olu commended local council chairmen for delivering the dividends of democracy to residents at the grassroots.
He pledged continued support for local governments undertaking people-focused projects.
He particularly lauded Hon. Folawiyo for his exemplary performance and leadership, describing him as “one of the most effective and 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 that can inspire similar efforts throughout the State.
“We are crafting a Greater Lagos, a city that embraces digital inclusion, responds to social needs, and undergoes physical transformation, where every child matters and every citizen reaps the rewards of effective governance,” the Governor added.
During the event, Governor Sanwo-Olu also launched the E-Birth Registration Initiative, a collaborative effort between the Lagos State Government, the National Population Commission (NPC), and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
He explained that the new digital birth registration system will ensure that every child receives a National Identification Number (NIN) at birth, enhancing data management and government planning.
“With the e-registration that has started now, children will have their NIN numbers from birth. It is data we are collecting right from the start, and that is the way to go. Government can use it to plan, support development, and know where everyone resides,” Sanwo-Olu stated.
In his remarks, Hon. Folawiyo said each commissioned project represented both infrastructure and legacy, honouring prominent Lagosians whose contributions shaped the community.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to maintenance, transparency, and sustained delivery of the dividends of democracy.
Folawiyo expressed appreciation to Governor Sanwo-Olu for his support and leadership, noting that the projects mark “a renewed phase of impactful leadership and community growth.”
Also speaking, Celine Lafoucriere, Head of UNICEF’s South-West Field Office, commended Lagos State and the NPC for embracing digital birth registration, noting that it would help guarantee every child’s right to identity and access to essential services.
She reiterated UNICEF’s commitment to supporting the Lagos State Government to achieve universal birth registration through the newly launched electronic system, ensuring every child is “visible and protected.”
Lafoucriere further commended Sanwo-Olu for “demonstrating genuine leadership and political will toward protecting children’s rights in the state.”
She acknowledged Lagos State’s progress, stating that “94 per cent of children under five are already registered,” while emphasizing the need to extend the coverage to children in informal and underserved communities.
The event drew an impressive gathering of dignitaries, including members of the Lagos State Executive Council, Conference 57 chairmen, traditional rulers, political and religious leaders, market leaders, and representatives of development partners.
