HON. TUNBOSUN HARUNA ARUWE
Week 17: November 23–29, 2025
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Week 17 marked another period of intensive development and service delivery across Mushin Local Government under the leadership of Hon. Tunbosun Haruna Aruwe. The administration maintained its multi-sectoral approach to governance, recording significant progress in infrastructure development, public health interventions, education sector upgrades, and environmental management.
Notable activities included continued desiltation of Alaafia Street, ongoing reconstruction works on Garba Musa and Da-Silva Streets, carting away of drainage silts, inspection of health centre reconstruction, and the launch of the official Mushin Local Government website to improve public accessibility to government information and departmental activities.
This report provides a comprehensive overview of activities, achievements, and community impact recorded during the review period.
DAILY ACTIVITIES CHRONICLE
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2025
Desiltation and carting away of silts at Alaafia Street
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24,2025
Launch of Mushin Local Government website
Condolence visit to the family of Late Alhaji Obafemi Sunmonu
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2025
Inspection of health facilities under reconstruction
Continuation of Da-Silva Street Road Construction, Ilasamaja
323 m × 8 m; 8-week timeline; includes drainage, interlock paving, and street lighting
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2025
Presentation of the historical background of the new digital website
Commencement of Alaafia Street desiltation to restore drainage capacity
Continuation of Iseyin Street Road Construction, Ijeshatedo
316 m × 8 m; drainage, interlock paving, street lighting
Condolence visit to the family of Late Prince Bayo Osiyemi
Ward E loyalists presented an Excellence Award to the Chairman
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2025
Continued progress on Iseyin Street Road Construction
Continued desiltation along Alaafia Street
Courtesy visit by the Lagos State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs
Ongoing desiltation at Alaafia Street
Aruwe hosts 3-day retreat tagged “Budget for Sustainable Growth and Development”
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2025
Continuation of the 3-day budget retreat
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2025
Continuation of Rafiu Ipaye Street Road Construction, Ijeshatedo
300 m × 8 m; drainage, interlock paving, street lighting
Continuation of Garba Musa Street Road Construction, Idi-Araba
384 m × 7 m; drainage, interlock paving, street lighting; improves access to the Surulere axis
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS BY SECTOR
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
Completed Projects
Ewumi Police Post, Idi-Araba – Completed in 8 weeks
Alasalatu Street Construction – 305 m × 7.5 m; 8-week timeline
Ongoing Road Construction
Da-Silva Street, Ilasamaja – 323 m × 8 m
Iseyin Street, Ijeshatedo – 316 m × 8 m
Rafiu Ipaye Street, Ijeshatedo – 300 m × 8 m
Garba Musa Street, Idi-Araba – 384 m × 7 m
Total Road Construction: 1,528 meters across four ongoing projects
Common Features of All Road Projects
Interlock paving
Strong drainage systems
Street lighting
Road markings and safety features
Enhanced access for pedestrians and vehicles
Environmental Infrastructure
Alaafia Street Desiltation – Clearing drainage channels to prevent flooding
EDUCATION SECTOR
Infrastructure Improvements
Akodu Primary School Reconstruction (Near Completion):
Upgraded classrooms, improved sanitation, enhanced lighting and ventilation, modern learning equipment, and strengthened security.
Previous Educational Support
Distribution of school bags, sandals, socks, and books across Mushin public schools
HEALTH & SOCIAL WELFARE
Environmental Management
Continued desiltation of Alaafia Street
Ongoing environmental sanitation and flood-prevention programs across multiple wards
Community sensitization on proper waste disposal
COMMUNITY IMPACT & TESTIMONIALS
Alasalatu Street
“We never believed Alasalatu could look like this. The Chairman has done what many promised but never achieved.” — Community Elder, Mr. Shelle
“Our shops now stay open longer because it’s safe at night. This road changed our business.” — Local Trader
Da-Silva Street
Iseyin Street
Rafiu Ipaye Street
Garba Musa Street
Security
Residents of Idi-Araba commended the completion of the Ewumi Police Post as a major boost to community safety and crime prevention.
ADMINISTRATION’S CORE VALUES DEMONSTRATED
1. Commitment to Infrastructure: Five major road projects totaling 1,528 meters.
2. Efficient Delivery: Standard 8-week timeline for all road projects.
3. Holistic Governance: Security, education, health, environment, and infrastructure prioritized.
4. Community-Centered Leadership: Projects chosen based on community needs and feedback.
5. Environmental Proactiveness: Ongoing drainage desiltation and citizen sensitization.
6. Educational Investment: Near-completion of Akodu Primary School.
7. Security Strengthening: Successful completion of Ewumi Police Post.
8. Political Inclusiveness: Engagement with community groups and stakeholders.
OUTLOOK FOR THE COMING WEEKS
The administration aims to:
Complete ongoing road construction on Da-Silva, Iseyin, Rafiu Ipaye, and Garba Musa Streets
Finalize and commission Akodu Primary School reconstruction
Expand AMR awareness campaigns
Complete desiltation of Alaafia Street and extend to other drainage channels
Increase health insurance sensitization and enrollment
Begin new infrastructure projects
Strengthen monitoring and supervision of ongoing works
Maintain active community engagement
CONCLUSION
Week 17 reaffirms the Aruwe administration’s unwavering commitment to transforming Mushin Local Government through strategic infrastructure expansion, improved security, accessible healthcare, quality education, and sustainable environmental management.
With 1,528 meters of road works ongoing, a completed police post, a near-complete school reconstruction, continuous drainage maintenance, and strengthened social welfare programmes—all within one week—the administration continues to set a high benchmark for grassroots governance in Lagos State.
The Aruwe administration remains committed to building “A Safer, Healthier, and More Prosperous Mushin for All.”