Ileya 2025 Begins With a Bang in Ikosi-Isheri as Mayoress Bada Delivers Cows, Rams & Rice Across All Wards

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✍️ By Salisu Lukman (Lagos Community News)

In Ikosi-Isheri LCDA, festive seasons don’t arrive quietly — they arrive with impact. And once again, Mayoress Princess Samiat Abolanle Bada has upheld her tradition of delivering tangible relief to residents in preparation for Eid-el-Kabir (Ileya).

On Sunday, June 1st, 2025, the Mayoress flagged off a large-scale, ward-by-ward distribution of cows, rams, and rice, reaching all segments of the community — from the elderly and widows to market women, religious groups, and youth organizations.

This gesture is not a one-time political stunt — it is part of her consistent practice of touching lives during every festive period.

🐏 Cows, Rams & Rice — Distributed

Residents across Ikosi-Isheri LCDA received:

Large bags (50kg) of rice for household use
Rams and cows for both personal and community celebrations
And above all, a reaffirmation that they are not forgotten

👣 A Leader Present in Both Policy and People’s Lives

Rather than delegate from afar, Mayoress Bada was physically present throughout the process — supervising distribution points, engaging directly with residents, and ensuring fairness across all seven wards.

“Eid is about community,” she said.
“And governance, to me, must include showing up for people when it matters most — not just with words, but with action.”

🕌 Consistent Compassion, Every Festive Season

This is not the first time the Mayoress has delivered widespread support during festive seasons. Her leadership has been marked by a tradition of strategic and inclusive welfare initiatives during Ileya, Ramadan, Christmas, and New Year periods.

Residents have come to expect not just celebration, but also relief, support, and dignity — and once again, she did not disappoint.

✅ This Is What Leadership Looks Like — Steady, Responsive, and People-First

While others campaign with promises, Mayoress Princess Samiat Abolanle Bada continues to lead with action. As Ikosi-Isheri prepares for Eid, the atmosphere is already charged with gratitude and celebration — all sparked by a leader who never forgets her people.

Ikosi-Isheri LCDA is not just preparing for Ileya — it’s celebrating what good governance truly feels like.
That’s the Bada legacy.

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