Ikeja LG Boss Honoured With Rootswatch Distinguished Local Government Chairmen Merit Award 2026
Posted on June 4, 2026
OLALEKAN ONI
The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), has been honoured with the Rootswatch Distinguished Local Government Chairmen Merit Award 2026 in recognition of his outstanding performance in the area of infrastructure development and grassroots governance.
The award was presented on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at the National Merit House, Maitama, Abuja, during the Rootswatch Magazine Award Conferment, Presentation of Prizes and Launching Ceremony.
Representing the Chairman at the event was the Secretary to the Local Government (SLG), Prince Adeyinka Adeyinka Illo, who delivered the Chairman’s acceptance speech and received the award on his behalf. He was accompanied by the Head of Department, Information, Alhaja Dosunmu.
In the acceptance speech, the Chairman expressed appreciation to the management of Rootswatch Magazine for the recognition, describing the award as a testament to the collective efforts of the administration, staff, community leaders, stakeholders, and the good people of Ikeja.
He reaffirmed his commitment to delivering more people-oriented projects and sustainable development across all wards of the Local Government.
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