Alhaja Iyabosola Abimbola Eletu has completed six months as the Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, marking a significant period of transformation for women in Lagos politics. Since her emergence at the APC Lagos State Congress on March 3, 2026, Eletu has implemented a dynamic agenda focused on strategic partnerships, grassroots outreach, and stakeholder engagement. Her approach is guided by the core principles of "Organise, Engage, Empower, Include, and Reach the Grassroots."
Eletu's tenure began with a rally at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena for International Women's Day, setting the tone for female rights, representation, and active governance. She was accompanied by her Assistant, Damilola Sonayon James, who is now the APC Deputy Governorship Candidate. This event was followed by a courtesy visit to the First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, to discuss economic opportunities for grassroots women and community welfare systems.
The APC Women's Wing, led by Eletu, also engaged with the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) to promote proper waste disposal practices and support waste sorting initiatives. This visit highlighted the crucial role women play as waste managers in households and markets. The engagement resulted in a joint commitment to drive grassroots advocacy and ensure a cleaner, healthier Lagos State.
Eletu has also spearheaded a series of high-level courtesy visits across the state, seeking royal blessings, wisdom, and support from traditional rulers, party elders, and government officials. These visits aimed to advocate for female inclusion in governance initiatives, state welfare programs, and social intervention schemes. The goal is to build operational synergies and ensure government programs reach women directly at the grassroots.
As the 2027 electoral cycle approaches, Eletu has remained a strong advocate for gender equity within public institutions. Her office has pushed for increased female candidacy in the Lagos State House of Assembly and the House of Representatives. Following the party's primary elections, she celebrated the emergence of female flagbearers, reinforcing her commitment to moving women into decision-making positions.
Eletu's administration has initiated unprecedented outreach programs across the state, including a strategic consultation with Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda and participation in the 2nd Lagos West Women's Assembly and Cash Empowerment Programme. This program delivered ₦200 million in direct economic empowerment to over 2,000 women beneficiaries. She also led field visitations to five riverine communities, extending party engagement to historically underserved coastal populations.
The impact of Eletu's work was formally recognized on September 17, 2026, when the Lagos APC unveiled its 2027 Campaign Council structure, with Eletu named to the core Campaign Council and a newly dedicated Women Directorate. Reflecting on her first half-year in office, Eletu expressed gratitude to the APC leadership and stakeholders, outlining her focus on grassroots capacity building, sustainable economic empowerment, and party victory.
Key points
- Alhaja Iyabosola Abimbola Eletu's six-month report highlights a transformative period for women in Lagos politics, marked by strategic partnerships, grassroots mobilisation, and female empowerment initiatives.
