Ifelodun Concord CDA Celebrates First Anniversary With Solar Street Light Project

 

Aina Obasanjo 

The Ifelodun Concord Community Development Association (CDA), in Abeokuta North Local Government Area of Ogun State, has celebrated its first anniversary with the commissioning of concrete poles and solar street lights installed across major streets in the community.

The anniversary celebration, which also featured the association's Annual General Meeting (AGM), was held on Saturday, September 26, 2026, and attracted community leaders, residents, delegates and other stakeholders.

The project, according to the CDA leadership, was initiated to address darkness in the community, improve security and enhance the physical appearance of the area at night.

Speaking at the event, the Chairman of New Dawn Area Community Development Committee (ACDC), Alhaji Usman Olamilekan AbdulGaniu, commended the leadership and members of Ifelodun Concord CDA for completing the project within one year of the association's inauguration.

Alhaji Usman urged members of the CDA to remain united and committed to the development of their community.

He also encouraged other CDAs under the New Dawn ACDC to emulate the initiative, stressing the importance of community participation in grassroots development.

According to him, regular payment of development levies and collective participation are essential to sustaining community development projects.

He assured the association of the continued support of the ACDC and relevant government community development structures.

In her welcome address, the Chairperson of Ifelodun Concord CDA, Mrs. Aminat Yusuf, expressed appreciation to members of the association for their sacrifice, unity and financial contributions towards the successful completion of the solar street light project.

Mrs. Yusuf explained that the project was conceived to reduce darkness, improve security and give the community a more attractive appearance at night.

She pledged that her administration would continue to initiate projects that directly benefit residents.

“We will not relent in our efforts. We will continue to embark on more people-oriented projects that will contribute to the development and wellbeing of our community,” she said.

Baale Commends CDA Leadership

Also speaking, the Baale of Ilupeju Oke-Ogun, Egba Gbagura, Mile 2, Chief Sulaimon Fadosho, commended the CDA executive for the initiative.

Chief Fadosho described the installation of the solar street lights as a significant achievement that would improve visibility and contribute to security within the community.

He urged landlords and residents to continue supporting the CDA leadership and cooperate with the executive in its future development programmes.

The traditional ruler also commended the New Dawn ACDC Chairman, Alhaji Usman Olamilekan AbdulGaniu, for his support for community development initiatives.

The high point of the celebration was the official commissioning of the concrete poles and solar street lights.

The commissioning was performed by Alhaji Usman Olamilekan AbdulGaniu, alongside Chief Sulaimon Fadosho and Mrs. Aminat Yusuf, amid applause from residents and guests.

Residents who spoke at the event expressed satisfaction with the project and appreciated the CDA leadership for providing street lighting in the community.

They described the initiative as a welcome development and expressed hope that more projects would follow.