The Ogun State Community Development Council (CDC), in partnership with the state’s Ministry of Community Development and Cooperatives, is set to inaugurate the newly elected executives of Ijoko-Oyero-Oluke Area Community Development Council (ACDC), with Ganiyu Olowu taking the helm as chairman.

The ceremony, to be coordinated by the Ifo Zonal Community Development Committee, will be led by Michael Akinbola, Vice Chairman of the Zonal Committee. It is scheduled for Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Abbey Place Hotel, Oyero, Ogun State.

The Oyero ACDC oversees more than 53 Community Development Associations (CDAs) within a rapidly growing corridor that spans border communities between Lagos and Ogun states. The incoming executive council is expected to champion inclusive development, strategic engagement, and results-oriented leadership across the region.

The outgoing Chairperson, Mujidat Ayorinde, expressed confidence in the leadership transition, describing Olowu as “a reliable and qualified community leader” with a proven track record. “He has consistently shown a deep commitment to service, grassroots mobilisation, and sustainable development,” she said.

Meanwhile, youth leaders and neighbouring community heads have also welcomed the appointment with optimism, citing Olowu’s background in media, public relations, and civil society engagement as strengths that will serve the council well. In his response, Olowu pledged to unify all the CDAs under the ACDC umbrella, strengthen partnerships, and deepen participatory governance.

“This is a call to serve. I am fully committed to working with all stakeholders to achieve shared progress,” he said. Commenting on the development, veteran broadcaster and former General Manager of NTA Katsina and OGTV, Ayinde Soaga, described Olowu’s emergence as “another exciting milestone in MAPOLY Alumni’s ongoing record of excellence.” He praised Olowu’s dedication to development and offered prayers for a successful tenure.

Also, Chairman of the Lagos Chapter of MAPALUM, Gafar Odubote, said: “His election reinforces the values and leadership principles instilled in us by our great alma mater. We are confident that his time in office will be marked by transformation and strategic impact.”