17/04/2026
PRESS STATEMENT
State of Local Government Administration in Osun State: A Call for Responsibility, Quality Service and Respect for Institutions
Insight Initiative for Community and Social Development (IICSD), through its OsunOpenLG project, has been closely monitoring developments across local government areas in Osun State. As an organisation committed to transparency, accountability and improved service delivery at the grassroots, we consider it necessary to present our position on recent activities within the councils.
We commend the initiative of local government chairmen under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the procurement of security equipment to support community safety. At a time when subnational security challenges continue to evolve, such interventions reflect a recognition of the important role local governments can play in complementing broader security efforts. However, beyond procurement, we urge that mechanisms be put in place to ensure proper deployment, maintenance and accountability in the use of these assets.
While acknowledging ongoing efforts in infrastructure maintenance, particularly the grading of rural roads across local governments, we express concern over the quality and sustainability of work observed in several areas. Our field assessments under the OsunOpenLG project indicate that in some instances, road grading has been carried out without adequate technical standards, resulting in rapid deterioration after minimal rainfall. Public funds must translate into durable outcomes. We therefore call for stricter supervision, adherence to engineering standards and value-for-money considerations in all such projects.
Through the OsunOpenLG project, we have demonstrated that citizen-led monitoring and constructive engagement can yield measurable results. Our intervention in Amoye AI ChatBot stands as a practical example. By facilitating dialogue between residents and local authorities, tracking budgetary commitments and promoting transparency in project ex*****on, we are supporting improvements in service delivery and strengthened community trust in governance processes. These outcomes reinforce the importance of openness, citizen participation and data-driven accountability at the grassroots.
Osun State’s local governments remain critical to the daily lives of citizens. Their effectiveness must not be compromised by poor quality ex*****on, institutional disregard or opaque practices. We call on all stakeholders - elected officials, political actors, civil servants and community leaders, to prioritise responsible governance, respect for democratic institutions and the long-term interests of the people.
The Insight Initiative for Community and Social Development remains committed to working with all parties to strengthen local governance and ensure that public resources deliver real impact in communities.
Signed:
Engr. Kolade Onaolapo
Project Manager,
Insight Initiative for Community and Social Development (IICSD)
