Sanwo-Olu Inaugurates Abdul-Ganiyu Obasa As Agege LG Chairman

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has formally sworn in Abdul-Ganiyu Obasa as the Chairman of Agege Local Government, urging him to place priority on grassroots development and align his leadership with the state’s development objectives.

The swearing-in ceremony was held on Monday at Lagos House, Ikeja, and also featured the inauguration of Toyin Adejimiwa as a Permanent Secretary.

Abdul-Ganiyu Obasa, son of the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudasiru Obasa, had previously served as acting chairman of the council before his confirmation and official inauguration.

Addressing the newly sworn-in officials, Sanwo-Olu described local government as the closest tier of governance to the people, noting that it demands leadership that is visible, responsive and people-oriented.

The governor advised the Agege council chairman to lead inclusively, avoid actions that could divide the community and focus on delivering tangible benefits to residents, stressing that discipline and performance remain central to leadership and advancement in Lagos State.