Update: Governor of Sanwo-Oulu Sworn in Obasa’s Son as Local Government Chairman Agege

Lagos Governor Babajide Governor of Sanwo-Oulu held a swearing-in ceremony on Monday for Abdul-Ghaniyu Obasa, appointing him as Chairman of Local Government Agege and urging him to prioritize grassroots development and align his government’s work with the state government’s development agenda.

*The swearing-in ceremony took place at the governor’s residence in Ikeja

, where Toin Adjimiwa was also appointed as State Secretary.

*Abdul-Ghaniyu Obasa is the son of State Assembly Speaker Lagos Mudasilu Obasa and previously served as acting Chairman of Local Government.

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In addressing the newly sworn-in officials, Governor Sanwo-Oulu described local government as the level of government closest to the people and stressed the need for a visible, approachable, and compassionate leader. Lagos He urged

the committee chair to adopt inclusive governance, avoid divisive tendencies, and focus on delivering measurable outcomes for residents. Discipline and performance remain the benchmarks for

state leadership and progress.

*“Your mission is to deepen community development, foster social cohesion, and ensure fair, transparent, and just governance.”

*“You must work hand in hand with institutions and traditional leaders,” he said. “You now have a mission to bridge the divide among the people and close the gap between politics and local realities.” Agege The governor also thanked the retired secretaries of state who attended the event, calling them outstanding officials whose work continues to inspire the state’s public service.

*Lagos On behalf of the state government and people, Sanwo-Oglu congratulated Adjimiwa and Obasa, expressing confidence that they would live up to the people’s trust and make significant contributions to the state’s progress.

Sanwo-Oglu stated that governance is strengthened when capable individuals are given leadership responsibilities.

* “At this moment, we must strengthen trust and accountability.”

* He said, “Governance can only be strengthened when we place capable people in trustworthy positions and understand public office as a platform for serving the public interest.”

* Sanwo-Olu described the simultaneous inauguration of the state secretary and the local government president as a manifestation of the state’s commitment to political continuity and citizen-oriented governance.

* In their addresses, Adjimiwa and Obasa thanked the governor for his trust and pledged to uphold the state’s core values ​​and standards of public service.

Last November, PidomNigeria Online reported that Abdul-Ghaniyu Obasa had been confirmed as the official president, following the resignation of former president Tund Aziz due to health issues.

At the plenary session of the municipal council, Aziz’s resignation letter was read aloud

. Subsequently, the council members unanimously confirmed Obasa’s appointment; Obasa had previously served as acting president.

* Obasa had previously expressed his intention to run for president in the 2025 municipal elections, but initially did not run due to opposition.

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