Items distributed at the mega empowerment include 200 deep freezers, 200 sewing machines, 200 grinding machines, 300 packs of bottled water, 250 gas cylinders and noodles, 300 crates of minerals, one makeup box, one oven machine, two sewing machines for handmade footwear, 100 bags of pure water, one clipper and generator.
The programme was witnessed by top leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), including the Apex Leader of Lagos Mainland, Hon. Olawale Oshun, the APC House of Representatives candidate for Lagos Mainland Federal Constituency, Hon. Kazeem Omolaja, party chieftains, the APC Woman Leader in Lagos State, Hon. Mrs. Eletu Iyabosola Olayiwola, as well as management and staff of Lagos Mainland Local Government.
In his address, the Executive Chairman, Hon. Dr. Jubril Kolawole Emilagba, said:
"It is my great pleasure to welcome you all to this October edition of our Mega Empowerment Programme.
Today, we have gathered not merely to distribute resources, but to strengthen livelihoods, promote economic inclusion, restore hope, and create sustainable opportunities for our people.
For this administration, empowerment is not simply an event on the calendar; it is a deliberate commitment to improving the economic well-being, dignity, and quality of life of our residents.
From the inception of this administration, we have remained firmly convinced that leadership must transcend promises and translate into tangible results.
Guided by this vision, our administration has pursued a broad range of people-oriented initiatives and development projects across Lagos Mainland."
The Chairman listed his key achievements as follows:
1. Commenced cash empowerment initiatives with a special programme marking his first 100 days in office.
2. Organised a Mega Cash Empowerment Programme to commemorate his first anniversary in office.
3. Reconstructed road and drainage infrastructure along Jebba by Tapa Road in Oko-Baba with standard drainage channels.
4. Reconstructed Oroku Road with standard drainage channels.
5. Undertook maintenance works on several critical roads, including Ademuyiwa Road, Ijero Road, Abule-Nla/Afric Road, Borno/Kano Road, and Osholanke by Ibadan Road.
6. Rehabilitated box culverts across Ebute-Metta East and carried out maintenance works on other critical roads to improve drainage and strengthen road infrastructure.
7. Installed 410 solar-powered streetlights under the Light-Up Lagos Mainland Project.
8. Reconstructed and upgraded the Odaliki Police Station and provided 14 mini-buses to security agencies to strengthen operational capacity.
9. Provided a bus for the Market Men and Women Association in recognition of their vital role.
10. Provided a bus to the Muslim community.
11. Sustained the Free Medical Outreach Programme through its 10th edition, facilitated free hernia surgeries for 41 indigenes, sponsored free eye surgeries, and supplied modern medical equipment to Simpson and Abule-Nla Primary Health Centres.
12. Renovated and upgraded U.N.A Primary School, Oyingbo.
13. Undertook de-flooding and upgrading of Kadara Primary School, Ebute-Metta.
14. Provided free GCE and JAMB application forms in 2025 and 2026 for more than 2,000 beneficiaries.
15. Promoted environmental hygiene through fumigation and de-ratting exercises in public primary schools and markets, and distributed sanitary tools to CDAs.
16. Sustained the Ounje Èmà Food Palliative Initiative from Phase 1 to Phase 12.
17. Distributed essential business equipment to boost small businesses.
18. Extended welfare support to widows and food assistance to elderly residents.
19. Provided a staff bus to support staff mobility and improve operational efficiency.
20. Purchased official vehicles for councillors to strengthen legislative and administrative functions.
The Chairman noted that the achievements were supported in part by resources from Federal Government subsidy-removal-related interventions.
"I wish to express my sincere appreciation to our party leaders, royal fathers, community stakeholders, members of the Local Government team, and all individuals whose support and cooperation have contributed to the implementation of our development agenda. Your partnership remains invaluable.
As we approach the forthcoming elections, I encourage all eligible residents to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and participate responsibly in the democratic process.
As we commence this October Mega Empowerment Programme, I encourage all beneficiaries to make judicious use of the support and resources provided," Emilagba added.
In his goodwill message, the APC House of Representatives candidate for Lagos Mainland, Hon. Kazeem Omolaja, expressed admiration for the Chairman's efforts in cushioning the effect of fuel subsidy removal and complementing the State Government's efforts.
According to him, Mayor Jubril Emilagba has surpassed past chairmen of the local government with massive empowerment programmes and giving back to residents of Lagos Mainland.
"Electorates are the engine and turning point of the entire process. I appeal to them to be ready and come out. If they want progress, they should come out and vote for our party and all candidates presented by APC come January and February 2027," Omolaja said.
Some of the beneficiaries, who spoke at the event, appreciated the Chairman for his kind gesture and prayed for him to do more in good health. The Chairman who has a golden heart saw a passerby selling drinks decided to bless the woman with 10 bottled water,and 10 minerals to boost her business with additional cash,the woman was filled with joy as she couldn't believe what she saw.
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