As the countdown to the July 12 Lagos State local government elections continues, all eyes in Epe Local Government are on incumbent council chairman, Princess Surah Olayemi Animashaun who is seeking a second term in office. Her campaign for re-election is grounded in a track record of verifiable achievements and a forward-looking development agenda.
Elected in 2021, Princess Animashaun has emerged as one of the most active and results-oriented local government administrators in Lagos. Her tenure has been marked by infrastructural expansion, community empowerment, and strategic investment in key sectors of local development.
Residents and key players in the development of Epe said under her leadership, Epe has witnessed significant upgrades in road networks, drainage systems, and educational infrastructure. Schools have been rehabilitated, healthcare facilities improved, and critical interventions delivered across the wards to enhance daily life for residents. Her administration has also prioritized inclusive governance, channeling resources into youth and women empowerment through vocational training, business grants, and education support programs.
A key highlight of her first term is the repositioning of Epe as a leading tourism destination in Lagos State. Through the restoration of historical sites, development of the waterfront, and promotion of local festivals, her administration has fostered a renaissance in cultural and eco-tourism — attracting visitors and investors while preserving Epe’s unique heritage.
Described as accessible, accountable, and visionary, Princess Surah Animashaun according to the people of Epe, has cultivated a governance style that emphasizes transparency, engagement, and results. Her re-election bid is being framed not merely as a call for continuity, but as a mandate to accelerate progress under a well-structured second-term strategic development plan.
Her agenda for the next four years includes expanded infrastructure, quality education, digital innovation, improved healthcare access, enhanced security, increased job creation, environmental sustainability, and a deepened focus on tourism-led economic growth.
With a campaign slogan “Built on Progress, Driven by Vision,” Animashaun is appealing to Epe voters to consolidate on past gains and entrust her with a renewed mandate to lead.
The July 12 polls will serve as both a referendum on her first term and a critical moment for the people of Epe to chart the future of their local governance.