The Executive Chairman of Badagry Local Government, Hon. Babatunde Hunpe, has continued to demonstrate purposeful leadership through strategic community engagements, high-level condolence visits, and active participation in traditional ceremonies – further reinforcing his administrationโs commitment to unity, grassroots development, and respect for cultural heritage.
๐๐ฎ๐ง๐ฉ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐ ๐จ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ข๐ซ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐จ๐ง, ๐๐๐ง๐๐จ๐ซ, ๐๐ซ๐๐ฐ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐จ๐ง ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ
In his capacity as Chief Mourner, Hon. Hunpe received several prominent delegations who paid condolence visits to the palace of the Akran of Badagry following the passing of the revered monarch.
Among the dignitaries were the Chairperson of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Lagos State Chapter, Comr. Agnes Funmi Sessi and her entourage; Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adeniran (Jandor); and members of the Arewa Community in Lagos State, who visited separately to express their solidarity with the royal family and the people of Badagry.
Welcoming the delegations on behalf of the royal family and the entire Badagry community, Hon. Hunpe expressed deep appreciation for their show of respect and unity during this period of mourning. He noted that the outpouring of support from diverse groups and leaders across Lagos State underscores the far-reaching influence and enduring legacy of the late monarch.
The visiting dignitaries, in their separate remarks, conveyed heartfelt condolences, offering prayers for the peaceful repose of the departed royal father and strength for the family and community to bear the loss.
๐๐ฎ๐ง๐ฉ๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐จ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ง ๐๐๐ ๐จ๐ง ๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ซ๐จ๐จ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ
Demonstrating his administrationโs dedication to bottom-up governance, Hon. Hunpe attended a meeting of the Igborosun Community Development Committee (CDC), comprising 26 Community Development Associations (CDAs), held within the community.
The engagement provided a platform for constructive dialogue on pressing grassroots development priorities. Key issues discussed included the grading of community access roads, drainage interventions to curb flooding, repairs of existing transformers, and the provision of additional transformers to enhance power supply across the area.
Hon. Hunpe emphasized that sustainable development is best achieved through strong collaboration between government and community stakeholders. He reiterated that community-driven feedback remains vital in shaping responsive policies and targeted interventions.
The Chairman assured residents that their concerns would receive due attention, noting that inclusive engagement fosters transparency, accountability, and faster implementation of development projects.
๐๐ฎ๐ง๐ฉ๐ ๐๐จ๐ง๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ ๐๐ก๐จ๐ฅ๐ฎ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ก๐๐ง ๐๐ญ ๐ ๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐จ๐ง ๐๐ก๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐
In another significant engagement, the Executive Chairman joined the people of Agamathen in celebrating the Aholu of Agamathen, HRM Aholu Agano Toniyon I, who marked eight years on the throne.
The occasion was highlighted by the launch of Phase II of the mechanised vulcaniser car-lift section of the Agano Tyre Care Centre, an initiative designed to enhance technical services, promote skills acquisition, and stimulate local enterprise within the community.
Hon. Hunpe commended the monarch for championing initiatives that empower youths and strengthen economic self-reliance. He described the project as a forward-thinking investment in vocational development and community-based entrepreneurship.
In a strategic move to further institutionalise skills development, the Chairman announced that mechanised vulcanising training would be integrated into the Councilโs Skill Acquisition Centre curriculum from the next session. He noted that expanding the range of technical and vocational training opportunities will equip young people with practical skills, create employment pathways, and reduce dependency.
Through condolence engagements, grassroots consultations, and traditional celebrations, Hon. Babatunde Hunpe continues to exemplify leadership rooted in compassion, collaboration, and cultural respect.
His administration remains committed to strengthening community bonds, empowering local enterprises, and fostering inclusive development across Badagry Local Government – ensuring that progress is both people-centered and culturally grounded.
