Motunrayo Gbadebo-Alogba
Motunrayo Gbadebo-Alogba | |
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| Chairman, Ijede LCDA | |
| Assumed role July 2021 – July 2029 | |
| Preceded by | Fatiu Salisu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Motunrayo Adijat Gbadebo 1 April 1990[1] |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Political party | All Progressives Congress |
| Spouse | Azeem Alogba[2] |
| Occupation |
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Motunrayo Gbadebo-Alogba (née Monturayo Adijat Gbadebo; born 1 April 1990) is a public administrator and politician. She is the chairman of Ijede LCDA in Ikorodu division of Lagos.[3]
Early life and education
Gbadebo-Alogba was born into the family of Otunba Wasiu Gbadebo and Yeye Fausat Gbadebo, who was the pioneer chairperson of Ijede LCDA and former Woman Leader of APC in Lagos East.[4]
Gbadebo-Alogba attended Lagos State Model College, Igbokuta to complete her secondary education.[5] She holds a first degree in Political Science from Lagos State University (LASU) where she also obtained her M.Sc. She is currently a PhD student.[6]
Career
Gbadebo-Alogba worked briefly as an Administrative Officer with Federal Capital Development Authority, Abuja before venturing into business.[7]
Gbadebo-Alogba emerged chairman of Ijede LCDA in 2021 at the age of 31, making her the youngest local government chairman in Lagos.[8]
Gbadebo-Alogba formerly served as vice chairman in Ijede LCDA before emerging the council chairman. In December 2022, Gbadebo-Alogba emerged as the Most Outstanding Young Person in Governance at the 2022 edition of Lagos Youth Awards which was held at Raddison Hotel in Lagos.[9]
She was re-elected on July 12, 2025 and is now serving her second term in office.[10]
References
- ^ "Residents Celebrate Amazing Ijede Council Boss, Gbadebo -Alogba On Birthday". Impact Newspapers Website. 8 January 2025. Archived from the original on 8 January 2022. Retrieved 1 April 2025.
- ^ "Ikorodu agog as Ijede Vice chairman, Motunrayo Gbadebo weds beau". 9 July 2018. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
- ^ "LG chair empowers residents with cash". 15 May 2024. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
- ^ "Just In: ex-Chairman Of Ijede LCDA, Fausat Gbadebo, Dies At 68". The Gazelle News. 25 January 2021.
- ^ "Meet Motunrayo Gbadebo-Alogba: A Dynamic Youth Vying For Ijede LCDA Chairmanship Seat". 1 March 2019. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
- ^ "List of 37 LCDA in Lagos State and their chairmen in 2022". Legit NG. 22 February 2022. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
- ^ "HON. MOTUNRAYO GBADEBO-ALOGBA INSPECTS ONGOING CONSTRUCTION OF FIRST PRIMARY SCHOOL IN IGBE-OGUNRO". Ajasa Info. 28 November 2023.
- ^ "Ijede LCDA Vice Chairman, Motunrayo Gbadebo-Alogba Turns 30 In Grand Style". 1 April 2020. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
- ^ "Ijede LCDA chair Gbadebo-Alogba named 'Most Outstanding Young Person in Governance' at Lagos Youth Awards". BlackBox Nigeria. 26 December 2022.
- ^ "LG Polls: Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo -Alogba Re – Elected As Ijede LCDA Chairman". 13 July 2025. Retrieved 31 July 2025.