Aroyewun Moves to Boost Sports Development, Youth Empowerment in Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA

Aroyewun Moves to Boost Sports Development, Youth Empowerment in Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA

The Chairman of Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (IBLCDA), Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun, has intensified efforts to deepen youth empowerment and grassroots sports development with a strategic engagement with the Lagos State Sports Commission.

The Chairman, on Wednesday, February 5, 2026, led a high-level meeting with the Director-General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Hon. Lekan Fatodu, alongside key stakeholders, as part of a deliberate move to strengthen the sports ecosystem within the LCDA.

Also present at the meeting were Mr. Deji Aladegbemi, Director of Facilities at the Commission; Mr. Tunde Durosimi; Mr. Solomon Adetokunbo; Mr. Biliamin OBA, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Social Development; and Mr. Oladapo Lawanson, a certified sports administrator and co-owner of Comfort-Edge Football Club.

The engagement focused on forging strategic partnerships and developing practical frameworks aimed at using sports as a tool for youth development, talent discovery, and social inclusion across communities in IBLCDA.

According to the Chairman, the administration is prioritising targeted investments in sports infrastructure and structured competitions to create sustainable pathways for young people to thrive. Key initiatives discussed include the provision of essential sports facilities in primary schools across the five wards of the LCDA, as well as the organisation of the annual IBLCDA Sports Meet covering Igbogbo, Ibeshe, Elepe, Baiyeku, Oreta, and Offin-Ile.

Other focus areas include structured management and financial support for IBLCDA sports teams and competitions, alongside plans to establish a standard Sports Club to identify, nurture, and harness local talents for higher-level competitions.

The meeting with the Lagos State Sports Commission is seen as a major milestone in the Chairman’s broader agenda to build a vibrant, inclusive, and enabling sports environment that empowers youths and promotes community development.

Chairman Aroyewun reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to structured sports development as a catalyst for youth empowerment, social cohesion, and long-term excellence in Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA.