9 women in Lagos become local government chairpersons

In the 57 local government and local council development areas in Lagos, only 9 women succeeded as chairpersons!

Sworn in on Tuesday, July 25, by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode at Adeyemi Bero Hall in Alausa  (Ikeja), the 9 chairpersons were also joined by 8 women who became Vice chairpersons.

Here’s the list of the chairpersons:

1. Mrs. Funmilayo Akande Mohammed (Apapa/Iganmu LCDA) – First term

2. Mrs. Medinat Omobolanle Akinyemi-Obe (Coker Aguda LCDA) – Second term

3. Miss Ramota Adedayo Oseni (Iba LCDA) – Second term

4. Mrs. Morenike Abosede Adesina-Willams (Igando/Ikotun LCDA) – Second term

5. Mrs. Ganiat Olajumoke Ademeyin (Ikorodu West LCDA) – Second term

6. Mrs. Rasheedat Abiodun Adunni (Iru/Victoria LCDA) – First term

7. Mrs. Rasheedat Omolola Ajala-Essien (Lagos Mainland) – First term

8. Mrs. Doris Olabisi Adedoja (Mosan Okunola LCDA) – First term

9. Mrs. Ramotallahi Olanrewaju Akinola-Hassan (Oriade LCDA) – First term

Check the Vice chairpersons

1. Mrs. Bola Abiodun Shobowale (Ayobo Ipaja LCDA)

2. Mrs. Adeola Zainot Kuponiyi (Bariga LCDA)

3. Mrs. Adeola Halimat Adetoro (Eti-Osa)

4. Mrs. Motunrayo Adijat Gbadebo (Ijede)

5. Mrs. Florence Grace Folashade Olabanji-Oba (Ikorodu)

6. Abolanle Sammy Onikosi (Ikosi Isheri LCDA)

7. Mrs. Edna Obianuju Uche-Ubochi (Ojo)

8. Mrs. Oluwatoyin Kafilat Akanni (Orile Agege LCDA)

–  Tolani Abatti for encomium.ng