Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Thursday inaugurated a diverse range of infrastructure projects in the Lagos Island East Local Council Development Area (LCDA), while simultaneously launching a significant digital initiative for children’s identity management.
The projects, facilitated by the LCDA Chairman, Hon. Muibi Alade Folawiyo, were commissioned by the governor as a testament to his administration’s commitment to grassroots development, innovation, and inclusive governance.
The commissioned projects underscore a major physical and administrative upgrade for the council area.
The projects include the Prince Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi Island Golden Court, a residential complex comprising two-, three-, and four-bedroom units, as well as the operational base for the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Corps.
They also include commercial infrastructure such as the Senator Oluremi Tinubu Shopping Mall located on Adeniji Adele Street.
In the administrative and civic category, the completed facilities are the Babajide Olusola Aduragbemi Sanwo-Olu Administrative Building, the Modupeola House (Executive Building), the Muftau Kadiku Multipurpose Hall, the R.F. Balogun Legislative Building, and the Ban Hakeem Oladapo Siwa Customary Court.
Additionally, the list features two worship centres: the Alhaja Ogunbambi Abisogun Mosque and the F.O.K. Sanya Chapel.
During the ceremony, Sanwo-Olu lauded Folawiyo, describing him as one of the state’s most effective and development-driven local government chairmen.
“The Lagos Island East LCDA has become a shining example of infrastructure, governance, and digital innovation,” the governor stated, urging other local councils to emulate the model of innovation and accountability demonstrated.
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He reaffirmed his goal of crafting “a Greater Lagos — a city that embraces digital inclusion, responds to social needs, and undergoes physical transformation.”
In a major policy move, the governor also launched the E-Birth Registration initiative, a partnership between the Lagos State Government, the National Population Commission (NPC), and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
The new digital system aims to assign every newborn a National Identification Number (NIN) immediately after birth, enhancing data management for government planning and service delivery.
“With the e-registration that has started now, children will have their NI Numbers from birth. It is data we are collecting right from the start, and that is the way to go,” Sanwo-Olu explained.
Speaking on the initiative, Celine Lafoucriere, Head of the UNICEF South-West Field Office, commended the state for embracing digital birth registration, noting that the innovation will help guarantee every child’s right to identity and access to essential services.
While praising the state for having already registered 94% of children under five—a leading figure nationally—she stressed the need to reach more children in informal and underserved communities.
Chairman Folawiyo affirmed that the commissioned buildings symbolise not just infrastructure, but also the legacy of prominent community leaders.
He reiterated his administration’s focus on long-term maintenance, accountability, and continued service delivery.
The event saw a large gathering of dignitaries, including members of the State Executive Council, local government chairmen, traditional rulers, and representatives of development partners
