By Tope Obembe
The October edition of the Financial and General Purposes Committee (FGPC) Meeting of Irewolede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Iloro-Ekiti, was held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the Council Conference Room, with renewed emphasis on administrative efficiency, accountability and sustainable development.
The meeting, presided over by the Executive Chairman of Irewolede LCDA, Hon. (Mrs.) Dupe Bakare, had in attendance members of the council’s management team and the newly appointed Zonal Inspector, Mr. Olawumi Joseph, who recently took over from the former Zonal Inspector, Mr. A.A. Adelupo, who covered Ekiti Central.
In her welcome address, Hon. Bakare warmly received the new Zonal Inspector and expressed confidence that his presence, experience and professional contributions would bring added value, progress and improved administrative coordination to Irewolede LCDA. She equally appreciated members of the management team for their continued cooperation and commitment to the effective administration of the council.
Speaking at the meeting, the Head of Local Council Development Area, Mr. Babatunde Vincent, described the Executive Chairman as a woman whose wealth of professional and administrative experience had contributed tremendously to the development of Irewolede LCDA.
He observed that her previous working experience had continued to reflect positively in the administration and developmental strides of the council.
In his remarks, the new Zonal Inspector, Mr. Olawumi Joseph, commended the management team for their dedication to duty, loyalty and commitment to the growth of the council. He particularly applauded the management for its adherence to established government procedures and due process in the execution of council projects.
Mr. Joseph stressed the importance of maintaining transparency, accountability and strict compliance with relevant administrative and financial regulations, describing them as essential ingredients for effective service delivery and sustainable grassroots development.
The meeting provided an avenue for constructive interaction, administrative assessment and strengthened collaboration between the council’s management and the new Zonal Inspector.
The gathering ended with a renewed commitment to institutional discipline, financial accountability, adherence to due process and the continued advancement of Irewolede LCDA.