Isolo, Lagos

Mon. 25th Aug. ’25

The relentless strides of the Olasoju Adebayo-led administration in Isolo LCDA towards aligning the council’s economy with global digital trend will soon receive a major boost, as the council has expressed readiness to partner with an international Non-Governmental Organization, Time for Africa Foundation, to advance this lofty cause.

Playing host to officials of the international NGO, led by its Founder/CEO, Dr. Abby Olushola, Olasoju explained that as a tech and IT enthusiast himself, his administration is ever-ready to embrace collaborations that will enhance human capacity, empower residents, and ultimately strengthen the local economy.

Speaking further, Olasoju noted that his administration has been focused on making life more meaning for the residents and boasting local economic having rolled our various impactful programmes for its citizenry in the past four years with robust plans for consolidation in the coming years which makes the council area a perfect destination for the NGO’s multi-faceted human-capital drive.

In her remark, Olushola made it known that while today’s visit was for needs assessment, the NGO’s plan is much more than conventional charity but one that will have a sustainable impact on human-capacity of all and sundry, alleviate recurring poverty and advance the economy towards 21-Century compliance.

She reeled out the empowerment to include financial literacy, financial inclusion, advancement of the healthcare system, community empowerment, crypto currency education, carbon credit exposure, Comprehensive Tech Training for the youths, food security, climate education among others.

Olushola, an International Lawyer added that members of her team which include Pravena Mohan, a conservation leader in Singapore; Leo Way, a digital asset expert from Hong Kong; 

Ethan Wang a Chinese-American who majors in Stem Cell, 

Kanhu Pattnayak a British-Indian climate scientist and Daniel Chapman, an expert in complaince ethics and Legal empowerment among other key players in various fields and reputable organisations are poised to advance the goal. 

Commenting, Olasoju expressed delight that Isolo LCDA was chosen as the beneficiary of their kind gesture and laudable programs as he expressed optimism that their activities will complement his ongoing efforts to etch Isolo’s name on the global digital map.

Olasoju concluded by appreciating the team especially the Lagos Contact, Mr. Kayode Tinubu stressing that he looks forward to an enviable collaboration with the organization.

Others who joined the council boss in receiving the foreign experts included the council manager, Mrs. Mojisola Ogabi, the councillors led by the council leader, Hon. Oni Yusuf, Hon. Musbau Quadri, Hon. Jamiu Omotayo, Mr. Gbenga Akinyemi, Mr. Abiola Ayinde-Marshal among others. 

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Media office