Area Community Development Committee Offin Area Sagamu Meets CDAs on Tenement Rate Collection.

Area Community Development Committee Offin Area Sagamu Meets CDAs on Tenement Rate Collection.
(This move is part of a broader effort to enhance revenue mobilization and ensure that funds are channeled into community-driven projects- Afolabi Odulate)
The Offin Area of the Sagamu Area Community Development Committee (ACDC)yesterday 24th June 2025 in its monthly meeting with CDA chairmen from Offin discussed the implementation and collection of tenement rates within the community. The gathering, held at the Sagamu Town hall, aimed to foster cooperation among stakeholders and to strategize on effective revenue collection for local development projects.
In a key development, the Executive Chairman of Sagamu Local Government, Hon. Afolabi Odulate reaffirmed the government’s position that the tenement rate would be collected by CDA officials across Offin and subsequently remitted to the local government treasury. This move is part of a broader effort to enhance revenue mobilization and ensure that funds are channeled into community-driven projects.
Prince Obafemi Dauda, the Chairman of the Offin chapter of the CDC, delivered a passionate speech urging all CDA chairmen to actively engage with landlords within their jurisdictions. He emphasized the importance of ensuring compliance with the tenement rate payment, noting that 20 percent of the funds collected would be allocated directly to the CDAs for developmental initiatives such as road palliatives, water projects, and community facilities.
The approved rates for the tenement fee are ₦5,000 for bungalow-type structures and ₦10,000 for storey buildings. However, some CDA chairmen expressed concerns about how to persuade landlords to pay these rates, citing a general mistrust of government authorities. They urged the need for community sensitization and transparent processes to build confidence among residents.
Responding to these concerns, the Community Development Officer(CDO) Mrs Monsurat Opeyemi Olabode of Sagamu Local Government assured the gathering that the current administration is committed to grassroots development, contrasting it with previous regimes that neglected community needs. The CDO emphasized that the government’s renewed focus on transparency and community participation aims to foster trust and cooperation.
Adding to the discourse, Evangelist Jegede, Chairman Police community Relations Committee (CPRC) Sagamu area command, offered an intensive speech on security challenges facing the community. He highlighted rising insecurity issues such as theft, land disputes, and vandalism, and proposed collaborative solutions involving community members, security agencies, and the CDAs to ensure a safer environment for all residents.
The meeting ended with a call for unity and proactive engagement from all stakeholders to ensure the successful collection of tenement rates and the sustainable development of Offin area. The concerted efforts underscore a shared vision of progress, security, and community-driven growth in Sagamu.