CityMood Badagry

07/08/2025

ENTREPRENEUR OF THE WEEK - KILANI WAHEED OLAKUNLE

Meet Mr. Kilani Waheed Olakunle, CEO of Arab Clothing and Laundry Services, based in Ajara, Badagry.

Mr. Kilani provides premium laundry services such as washing, ironing, and office cleaning. His goal is to help people look neat and sharp, while also keeping homes and offices clean, fresh, and well organized.

Arab Laundry Services is known for its diligence and quality service, a reputation that earned him a nomination in the Entrepreneur category at the Badagry Social Media Awards (BSMA) in 2020.

Through hard work, consistency, and a strong sense of responsibility, Mr. Kilani has built a good name for himself in the cleaning industry and his dedication has not gone unnoticed.

He also served as the Assistant Financial Secretary of the youth wing of the Badagry Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (BACCIMA), a role that reflects his commitment to local business development and community growth.

07/08/2025

BREAKING: NCAA blacklists KWAM1 for six months over airport security breach.

07/08/2025

THROWBACK THURSDAY

Captured in 1924 during the Empire Day celebrations in Badagry, this historic photo shows a mix of African and European attendees.

Among them were staff from Miller Brothers, the African Oil Nuts Company, and an African priest which is reflecting the colonial and commercial presence of the era.

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07/08/2025

Check out the stunning aerial view of sections of the newly commissioned Hospital Road (Phase 1) in Badagry, unveiled on Wednesday, 6th August 2025, by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

Badagry is calm, scenic, and charming. With the right infrastructure, its tourism potential is boundless.

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07/08/2025

SANWO-OLU: "BADAGRY CANNOT BE LEFT UNATTENDED TO"

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday said his administration would not ignore Badagry’s infrastructural needs, as he commissioned a newly completed network of roads in the area.

Addressing a crowd of residents and stakeholders, the governor said work on one of the roads had been stalled at a point due to historical preservation concerns, but his intervention ensured its completion. He noted that the new roads would boost business, create jobs, and raise living standards in Badagry.

Responding to demands for the Lagos State Government to do more and to ensure speedy completion of long-abandoned infrastructure projects in the area, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu assured the people that their demands are legitimate.

“Each time you ask for more, we are never upset. We are here to listen and to do more,” Sanwo-Olu said.

The governor assured residents that the Gbaji-Owode-Seme electrification project would be completed “very, very soon” and that his administration would return to commission it. He said two bridges had already been completed along the Erekiti–Ikoga axis, with plans to return to complete the adjoining road.

He also pledged that before the end of 2026, the VIP Chalet project and the historic Point of No Return will be completed, describing Badagry as “a gateway to Lagos that cannot be left unattended to.”

Sanwo-Olu, in turn, called on the federal government to look into the many communities in the area still lacking electricity, stating that infrastructure and power must go hand in hand to improve quality of life.

06/08/2025

BADAGRY LAWMAKERS APPAULD SANWO-OLU, DEMAND MORE ROADS

Lawmakers representing Badagry at both the federal and state levels have commended Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for the commissioning of a new road network in the area, but have urged the Lagos State Government not to relent until all abandoned projects are completed.

Speaking during the ceremony, Hon. Sesi Whingan, Member of the House of Representatives for Badagry Federal Constituency, described the event as “a celebration of progress.” He praised both the governor and the president for supporting key projects such as the Sokoto-Badagry Highway and the Lagos-Abidjan ECOWAS International Corridor. Whingan, however, stressed the urgent need to complete the long-abandoned Erekiti-Ikoga Road.

Also speaking, Hon. Solomon Bonu, representing Badagry Constituency 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, noted that the first phase of the road was commissioned virtually during the COVID-19 lockdown, while the second phase followed soon after. Bonu also emphasized the need to revive the "Point of No Return" as a strategic tourism landmark in Badagry in particular and Lagos State in general.

Engr. Setonji David, who represents Badagry Constituency 2, said Yafin road project has been abandoned for over nine years pleading for work to resume there. He also called for attention to Ajara-Erekiti-Ikoga Road, Morogbo Road, and Oke Ogebe in Olorunda, which remain in deplorable condition.

The lawmakers stressed that while the new road network was a welcome development, the journey to fully transform Badagry's infrastructure is far from over.

06/08/2025

HUNPE, AJOSE, RIKAY DEMAND COMPLETION OF ABANDONED PROJECTS IN BADAGRY

The Chairmen of Badagry Local Government, Olorunda LCDA, and Badagry West LCDA; Hon. Babatunde Hunpe, Mr. Ajose Peter Kumayon and Mr. Rauf Kayode Yemaren respectively, earlier today, have called on the Lagos State Government to revisit long-abandoned infrastructure projects in the area as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu commissioned a new road network in Badagry.

Speaking during the ceremony, Hunpe said the newly completed road links seven communities and will significantly improve mobility, access to healthcare, education, and local economy. However, he warned that several other projects remain neglected and need urgent attention.

"We’re not just celebrating a road, we are celebrating purposeful governance. But just like Oliver Twist, we will still ask for more,” Hunpe said.

The chairman listed Yafin Road, Agathangba, Ikoga Road, the Marina Project, Lagos State VIP Chalet Construction, and the second phase of Market Road in Topo Idale as examples of pending projects. He also pushed for the completion of the Gbaji to Owode-Apa electrification project.

Also speaking, the traditional ruler of Ilogbo Eremi stressed the importance of the Ikoga Road, describing it as a boundary between Lagos and Ogun States. He emphasized that good roads must be complemented with stable electricity.

In his remarks, Olorunda LCDA Chairman, Mr. Ajose Kumayon, described the commissioned road as a “landmark project,” but said decades of neglect in many areas must now be corrected.

06/08/2025

BIKE-CAR CRASH NEAR LIMCA BUSTOP, ONE INJURED, NO FATALITIES

A motorcycle has collided with a car near MRS Filling Station along Limca Bus Stop area, heading toward Aradagun on the Lagos–Badagry Expressway. One person sustained injuries, but no lives were lost. The FRSC has cleared the scene and moved both vehicles to their station.

06/08/2025

06/08/2025

LIVE VIDEO: Arrival of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his Deputy for the commissioning of network of Badagry roads comprising Aradagun-Mosafejo-Ilado-Imeke Road, Samuel Ekundayo Road, and Hospital Road.

06/08/2025

WCW - BUKOLA ALADESULU

This week, our spotlight shines on a young lady whose passion for youth empowerment continues to make waves in Badagry and beyond. She's none other than Bukola Moyosore Aladesulu, the Team Lead for Badagry Division of the Lagos State Youth Ambassadors.

Bukola’s journey is a story of vision, service, and relentless drive. Known as “The Dreamers’ Leader”, she is the founder of Teenovation and UpThrive Hub, a platforms dedicated to equipping young people with the digital skills, creativity, and confidence they need to thrive in today’s world.

In her role as Youth Ambassador, she has championed projects that bridge the digital gap for rural and urban youths, organized capacity building programs, and connected hundreds of teenagers to mentorship opportunities. Her work has reached students across Lagos State, but she remains deeply rooted in her Badagry community hosting workshops, school visits, and outreach events that inspire the next generation of leaders.

Her advocacy extends beyond technology. Bukola is committed to leadership development, entrepreneurship training, and helping young people discover their voices in society. Whether speaking at conferences, mentoring one-on-one, or coordinating state programs, she embodies the belief that youth are not just the leaders of tomorrow, but the changemakers of today.

Bukola’s achievements remind us that when determination meets opportunity, transformation follows and her story is proof that one person’s vision can inspire an entire community.

06/08/2025

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