Dr Abdul-Azeez Adediran, Jandor, Lead Visioner of the Lagos4Lagos Movement and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, says President Bola Tinubu’s administration push for local government autonomy is shaping Nigeria’s future.
Adediran, the 2023 PDP governorship candidate in Lagos State, stated this at the mega empowerment programme and inauguration of projects at the Egbe-Idimu Local Council Development Area, LCDA.
It was reported that the event was organized by the Executive Chairman of the LCDA, Prince Idris Balogun, to mark his 100 days in office.
At the occasion, Balogun empowered 500 residents with N50 million grants and distributed trade tools including hair dryers, sewing machines, generators, air fryer ovens, clippers, bench grinders and gas cylinders.
Speaking, Adediran applauded the council chairman for what he described as an impressive performance in 100 days, attributing such achievements to Tinubu’s policy on financial autonomy for local governments.
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“I am so thrilled that in just 100 days, a local council development area can do so much. In the history of this country, it has never happened.
“Tinubu’s local government autonomy and ingenuity have tripled allocation to every state and local government. If not for his bold policy, we won’t be celebrating these dividends of democracy today,” he stated.
Adediran supported the empowerment initiative with N5 million to accommodate more beneficiaries.
Also speaking, Prince Bisi Yusuff, APC chieftain in Alimosho, lauded Balogun for prioritizing residents’ welfare, urging him to sustain his performance.
“This should be the beginning. Continue to perform well. With this work, Alimosho votes will double in 2027,” Yusuff said.
In his remarks, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr. Mudashiru Obasa, represented by Mr. Nureni Akinsanya, commended the chairman for aligning with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
“We can see your work. This is a good beginning; keep it up,” Obasa said.
Mr. Sesan Olowa, Executive Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government and Chairman of Conference 57, also praised Balogun’s efforts, noting that the group was committed to cascading the Renewed Hope Agenda to the grassroots.
In his remarks, Balogun highlighted his administration’s achievements in 100 days and appreciated the support of leaders, especially Adediran, for the progress recorded.
According to him, his administration has rehabilitated/newly constructed 50km of roads in total, trained 300 persons in various skills with tools, provided scholarships, free school uniforms, assistance to physically challenged among others.
He assured residents of continued efforts to improve livelihoods in the LCDA.
It was reported that the event also featured the inauguration of roads, ambulance, buses, tractor road grader and caterpillar roller.
The event was attended by traditional rulers, market leaders, community stakeholders and APC chieftains.
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