The Administration of Omo'ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun in Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA, has intensified its environmental enforcement drive with the demolition of illegal shanties along the Offin/Oreta Road corridor , the arrest of three suspects, and the reopening of blocked drainage channels to mitigate flooding and improve environmental sanitation. The exercise, carried out on Friday, July 17, 2026, was conducted on the directive of the Executive Chairman, Omo'ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun , following reports that the makeshift structures had become hideouts for indiscriminate waste disposal and other activities that obstructed drainage channels within the area. The operation was led by the council's Department of Environment and Waste Management and monitored by the Chief of Staff, Hon. Wasiu Olowu ; the Councillor representing Ward C3, Hon. Saidat Adeoba Odeyemi ; and operatives of the Local Joint Task Force, who provided security throughout t...
The Executive Chairman of Igbogbo/ Bayeku Local Council Development Area, Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun , on Thursday evening led members of his Cabinet to the Wake Keep held in honour of the late Prince Adeleke Shoberu , whose sudden death occurred on Tuesday. The solemn gathering, held at the residence of the deceased in Igbogbo, drew family members, friends, political associates, community leaders, and sympathizers who came together to pay their last respects to the departed APC stalwart. Speaking at the event, Chairman Aroyewun expressed deep sadness over the passing of Prince Shoberu, describing him as a committed party man and respected member of the Igbogbo community whose contributions would not be forgotten. The Chairman commiserated with the entire APC family through the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA, Hon. Taiwo Orenuga , and also extended heartfelt condolences to the Shobe...