Chairman of Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area, Lagos State, Nigeria

As of my knowledge cutoff, Hon. Ayodele Adewale serves as the Executive Chairman of Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area in Lagos State, Nigeria. He was elected in the July 24, 2021 local government elections and sworn in shortly after.

Role & Responsibilities

• Chief executive of the LGA; oversees administration, revenue, services
• Chairs the Local Government Council (elected councillors from wards)
• Implements state/federal policies at grassroots level
• Manages primary education, primary health care, markets, roads, sanitation, parks

Amuwo-Odofin LGA Overview

• Created: 1976 (Local Government Reform)
• Headquarters: Festac Town
• Area: ~134 km²
• Population: ~318,000 (2006 census); estimated 500,000+ (2024)
• Wards: 12 (Festac I–III, Amuwo, Mile 2, Kirikiri, Satellite Town, etc.)
• Key areas: Festac Town, Satellite Town, Mile 2, Kirikiri, Amuwo, Trade Fair Complex

Verification

Local government leadership can change due to elections, caretaker committees, or state government dissolution. For the absolute latest information, consult:

• Lagos State Ministry of Local Government & Community Affairs
• Official LGA website or notice boards
• Lagos State Government portal: lagosstate.gov.ng