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Determined to improve the general well-being of the indigenes and dwellers of Ojokoro local council development area, the council Chairman, Hon. Hammed ldowu .D. Tijani has given accounts of his stewardship, while restating his commitment to providing more dividends of democracy to the residents.

 

He stated this during the 2025 Pre-Budget Stakeholders consultative forum which took place at the council secretariat on Thursday 28, November 2024.

Hon HlD Tijani stated that he has upheld the principles of justice, fairness, and equitable distribution of dividends of democracy with equal transformation and sustainable developments across the council area.

 

” Your cooperation and unwavering support have been the bedrock of our success since the beginning of this administration. It is your partnership that has inspired us to deliver our promises and by God’s grace, we shall continue to consolidate our developmental efforts in a way that will benefit every citizen of Ojokoro local council development area.”

 

” Though the past years have been challenging and rewarding, through hard work, teamwork, dedication and a shared commitment to progress,we have achieved significant milestone in our infrastructure development.” he stated.

 

The Council boss went on to highlight some of the projects recorded by his administration which includes the construction of Wilson Agedo, construction of Oyo Elegunde Street, rehabilitation of deplorable road at Ogumola Aloba road, Alagbado and Fola falusi street Alaku, interlocking of road at lekan Adewunmi Alagbado, rehabilitation of road at Olayitan mustapha close and construction of road extension at Taiwo Adewole Street,Abule Egba.

 

Others are construction of drainage on Adeola Adepegba, renovation of new Oko Oba primary school ll building, construction of water scheme/borehole system at Shofolarin Gberinmi Street, renovation of Kola Primary Health center, purchase of ambulances for emergency services, provision of four more buses to boost internal generated revenue drive, among others.

 

“To further enhance security, we commenced the construction of a divisional office for the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps in Ajegunle, organized free medical outreach on different medical issues including the distribution of eye glasses and health checks, gave cash grants to over 600 residents in 2024 to support small and medium scale enterprises and purchase 600 plots of land at lboro to boost local agricultural products in order to ensure food security for our farming residents”

 

“Let me assure you that within the remaining months left before the expiration of my tenure in office, you will witness more dividends of democracy through the provision of more economic empowerment and developmental projects for all.” he submitted.

 

Investigator news reports that the National youth council Ojokoro chapter led by its Chairman, members of people living with disability, Artisans, members of Nigeria drug law enforcement agency, Nigeria security and civil defense corps, Nigeria Police, Christian Association of Nigeria, members of the south south region, members of the lgbo speaking community, members of the hausa community were all in attendance as they made their submission what they want the local government to do for them come 2025 .

 

The youth council requested that the council chairman should renovate their youth council secretariat, provide bus for members of the youth council and provide tech empowerment for the youths. He also commended the chairman for giving the youths the platform to express their concerns, stating that he has been supportive in terms of human capacity and investments.

 

Apostle Ojo Bamidele, leader of people living with disabilities urge the chairman to provide mini bus for the union and also provide business opportunities for its members.

 

Head of the Artisans in Ojokoro,Mrs Adepagba Biliques calls for empowerment for its members, while the Chief Superintendent of Corps,Oluokun Victor Adekunle requested for additional patrol vehicle for the agency so as to enhance effective security.

 

While Speaking to newsmen, Hon Tijani Hammed stated that the essence of the pre budget preparation is an avenue where all stakeholders come to tell the government where they need the impact of the local government so that the chairman can prepare effectively in 2025 budget.

He appreciated all stakeholders, market men and women, political leaders and party members, royal fathers and chiefs, the Vice chairman and members of the legislative council, management team and staff, community development committee (CDC), youths and security agencies for their unwavering support towards his administration, while appealing to the general public to ever remain as partners in progress by paying their rates,levies and charges as at when due to the designated banks so as to have more dividends of democracy cone next year.

 

Lending his voice, the leader of the house,Hon Oyekunle Tunde Olalekan noted that the chairman has performed excellent well as he is not resting on his oars.

 

“The chairman has performed excellently well as legislatures, there is a projection for the year 2024 as regard to the budget and we will attribute it more to the effectiveness of the legislative in Ojokoro because we always keep the chairman on his toe in our oversight functions ,but l must commend the chairman, he has marvelously done well ” he said.

 

The leader of the lgbo speaking community, Eze Charles Ukeje applauded the Executive chairman for doing a great job in Ojokoro LCDA, stating that he is one man that do not discriminate but rather accommodates everyone. I pray that the incoming chairman would learn a lot from him because HID has left a lasting legacy as he has changed and remodel the face of Ojokoro.

 

Alhaji Dayumin Sanni, leader of the hausa community says that the council boss is a detribalized Nigerian who ensure that everyone is attended to equally as he has ensured that there is peace and unity in Ojokoro and that the non indigenes are carried along in the affairs of the government.

 

Those who attended the Pre Budget Stakeholders forum include Hon Owolabi (former House of Rep) Hon Salako (Former Commissioner to Gov Sanwo Olu on Urban and physical planning) Dr Adewole Bello(former APC party chairman)Hon Jelili Oseni (APC LG Chairman), Alhaja Amosu, Mrs Adefolabi (Apex leaders)Hon Oyekunle Oyetunde (leader of the house) Oba Taiwon Oluwambe, Emmanuel Unah (South South Youth leader,Hon Kola Omisere (Secretary to local government) Hon Oladipupo Coker Oke among others.