Hon. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa, the Executive Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government, has been officially declared the Chairman of Chairmen of the Conference 57 League of Local Government Chairmen.
This significant elevation came shortly after the Swearing-In Ceremony of newly elected Local Government Chairmen in Lagos State, held under the leadership of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu.
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Mayor Olowa’s emergence as the first among equals within the 57-member council is not just symbolic, it is a nod to his consistent leadership, administrative acumen, and clear developmental vision for Ibeju-Lekki.
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In the words of Akadiri Ayorinde, Chief Press Secretary to the Ibeju-Lekki Chairman, “Congratulations to us all in Ibeju-Lekki. This is the beginning of new things to come.”
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New executive structure of Conference 57
With Hon. Olowa now at the helm of the Conference 57 Chairmen, a robust team of elected officers has also been constituted to steer the affairs of the league.
Below is the full list of new executive officers: Secretary, Prince Usman Akanbi Hamzat from Ifako-Ijaiye LGA,Treasurer, Bamidele Yussuf Sulaiman Surulere LGA.
The Road Ahead for Olowa and Conference 57
As Chairman of Chairmen, Olowa now bears the responsibility of representing all 57 local governments and LCDAs in Lagos State, serving as a liaison between grassroots leadership and the State Government.
He is expected to champion local government autonomy, strengthen inter-LGA collaboration, and support initiatives that will foster sustainable development, infrastructure, and people-centric governance across the state.
What this means for Ibeju-Lekki
For the people of Ibeju-Lekki, this is more than a ceremonial honour, it positions their LGA at the center of political influence and decision-making in Lagos.
From the Lekki Free Trade Zone to ongoing urbanization and housing developments, Ibeju-Lekki stands to gain immensely from this elevated profile.
Already hailed as a “mayor for the future,” Olowa’s leadership journey continues to inspire confidence and admiration statewide.

