Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday inaugurated a series of infrastructure 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 LCDA Chairman, Hon. Muibi Alade Folawiyo, include the Prince Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi Island Golden Court—a housing development 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 facilities unveiled by the governor are 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 at the event, Governor Sanwo-Olu praised the LCDA leadership for “delivering dividends of democracy” to residents, describing Folawiyo as one of the most effective and development-focused 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,” Sanwo-Olu said. “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 — one that embraces digital inclusion, responds to social needs, and undergoes physical transformation.”
Governor Launches E-Birth Registration System
Governor Sanwo-Olu also launched the E-Birth Registration Initiative, a digital system developed in partnership with the National Population Commission (NPC) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The initiative will assign a National Identification Number (NIN) to every child at birth, ensuring accurate data collection for planning and service delivery.
“With the e-registration that has started now, children will have their NIN numbers from birth,” the governor explained. “It is data collected right from the start, and that is the way to go. Government can use it to plan, support development, and know where everyone resides.”
LCDA Chair, UNICEF Laud Initiative
In his remarks, Hon. Folawiyo said the newly commissioned buildings represent the legacy of prominent Lagosians whose contributions shaped the community. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to maintenance, accountability, and continuous delivery of democratic dividends.
Expressing gratitude to Governor Sanwo-Olu for the State’s support to local governments, he described the projects as marking “a renewed phase of impactful leadership and community growth.”
Head of UNICEF’s South-West Field Office, Celine Lafoucriere, applauded the Lagos State Government and the NPC for embracing digital birth registration, noting that the innovation strengthens children’s rights to identity and access to essential services.
She commended Lagos for achieving a 94 per cent birth registration rate for children under five but emphasised the need to reach underserved areas and children living in informal settlements. Lafoucriere also praised Sanwo-Olu for his “genuine leadership and political will” in protecting children’s rights.
The event was attended by members of the Lagos State Executive Council, Conference 57 chairmen, traditional rulers, political leaders, market leaders, and representatives of development agencies.