OBAFEMI OWODE LG BOSS COMMISSIONS DAPO ABIODUN VIEWING CENTER WITHIN THE SECRETARIAT.

Executive Chairman, Obafemi Owode Local Government, Amb. Adesina 'Lanre Ogunsola, FCPA has Commissioned a reconstructed viewing center within the local government secretariat, Owode - Egba on Tuesday 16th July, 2024.

The council boss explained that the project was initiated in appreciation towards the purposeful leadership of His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun in Ogun State.

He disclosed that his  Administration is not indebted to any contractor, as the local government is run with utmost transparency, accountability in accordance with Governor Abiodun mantra" building our future together" agenda.

Speaking at the commissioning, Hon.Dr. Sofela Emmanuel, Commissioner for Industry,Trade and Investment said he is proud of the outstanding performance of Amb. Ogunsola amongst his peers, as he ensure spread of projects across wards and Villages in the council area.

He stressed that as a son of the soil without being bias with the support of the state governor, Dapo Abiodun viewing center is a very deserving project.

Similarly, Hon. Rasaki Dada, Special Adviser to Governor on Local Government Affairs representing the Governor, described the council boss as Mr. Project due to his ability to deliver quality dividends of democracy to his people.

"  I am here on a dual capacity, to Commission project and to assess the Local Government activities and I must say here that he has done well exceedingly, as our government is desirous of delivery qualitative dividends of democracy" said Hon. Dada.

Meanwhile the former viewing center was built during the administration of Col. Raji Rasaki, Military Governor in 1987 and due to lack of political will, the property was delapidated, till Amb. Adesina 'Lanre Ogunsola administration intervention.

Comrade Victor Oluwaseyi Kabir, Chairman, Nigeria Union of Local Government Employee,( NULGE) Obafemi Owode Local Government Branch, explained that the viewing center has suffered neglects since 2015, which has basically hindered its objectives and benefits to the people.

He further acknowledged the resilience and doggedness of the council boss in prioritizing the welfare of the people, particularly on the payment of staffs allowances and welfare packages across cadre.

Some other projects commissioned are:

Electrification of Ogunmakin Town, Alapako-Oni ward , Construction of a block of 3 Classrooms at the new Obafemi Owode Local Government Primary School, Ebute Akoka Ibafo,Ofada ward and Public Toilet at Abattoir Owode respectively.

Notable dignitaries at the event includes, Olu Owode, Oba Aremu Sowemimo, Oba Lawrence Odeyinka, Olu Siun, Dr.Rotimiolu Akinlesi,Permanent Secretary Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Iyalojas and Babalojas, Community Leaders and among others.