Lagos State has been thrown into mourning yet again following the death of Mrs. Adebimpe Akinola, Council Manager of Coker Aguda Local Council Development Area (LCDA). She passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025, after a brief illness.
Until her death, Mrs. Akinola was also the Chairman of the Forum of Council Managers in Lagos State and the Head of Administration of Coker/Aguda LCDA. Colleagues described her as a dedicated and diligent administrator.
In an official statement, the Forum of Council Managers announced:
“With total submission to the will of Allah, we announce the passing away of our dear Chairman, Mrs. Adebimpe Akinola, this afternoon, Monday, 29th September, 2025. She was the Council Manager of Coker/Aguda LCDA until her death.”
Mrs. Akinola’s death brings to five the number of female local government officials who have died in Lagos State within the last two months, a string of tragedies many describe as unprecedented.
- On August 13, Councillor Oluwakemi Rufai of Ward C, Ibeju Lekki Local Government, died shortly after her swearing-in.
- On August 18, Councillor Zainab Shotayo of Ward C, Odiolowo-Ojuwoye LCDA, also passed away.
- On September 20, Princess Oluremi Nutayi Ajose, Vice Chairman of Badagry West LCDA, died.
- Just a day later, on September 21, Councillor Basirat Oluwakemi Mayabikan of Ward F, Somolu Local Government, was reported dead.
The latest loss has deepened grief across Lagos councils, with stakeholders and residents alike describing the situation as both shocking and worrisome.
