Today’s Community Day carries a deeper political meaning for us in Ajeromi-Ifelodun. It is a reminder that community development is the backbone of real governance. And in our LGA, this backbone has grown stronger.
When we came in, we made a clear promise: expand community structures and strengthen grassroots participation. Today, we stand with 51 CDAs — up from the 48 we inherited. This growth is not by chance. It is the direct outcome of deliberate leadership, strategic engagement, and a political commitment to empower our people at the street level.
For us, CDAs are not ceremonial bodies; they are the true political partners of development. They influence security, environmental order, citizen mobilization, peace management, and the success of every government policy. Any administration serious about progress must be serious about its CDAs — and that has been our stand from day one.
This year’s theme, “Community Development Association: A Veritable Tool for National Development,” aligns perfectly with the direction of our government. National development begins at the doorstep of every home, every street, every community — and this is why we have invested heavily in reorganizing and expanding our CDA structure. A stronger CDA network means a stronger Ajeromi-Ifelodun.
As we move into another cycle of projects under our Budget of Renewed Hope 2026, our CDAs will continue to play a central role in shaping priorities, mobilizing residents, and ensuring seamless execution. The political strength of Ajeromi-Ifelodun lies in the unity of its communities, and that unity is reflected in the work of our 51 CDAs.
Today, we celebrate not just Community Day — we celebrate a renewed structure, a fulfilled promise, and a government that keeps expanding the space for people to participate in their own development.
Ajeromi-Ifelodun is rising because our communities are rising.
And our communities are rising because leadership is intentional.
Hon. Olalekan Olu Akindipe
Executive Chairman
Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local
Government.
