GIANT STRIDES IN IMOTA LCDA, AS AGORO MARKS 730 DAYS IN OFFICE, EMPOWERS SENIOR CITIZENS, GIVES FREE MEDICAL CARE, BURSARY AWARDS, AND LAYS FOUNDATION FOR ULTRA MODERN OFFICE COMPLEX. Monarch, Legislators, political and religious leaders, others applaud the uncommon gestures.

The Chairman, Imota LCDA, Hon (Prince) Wasiu Kunle Agoro, on Thursday, September 26, gave free medical test to hundreds of people in Imota LCDA, laid foundation for an ultramodern Office Complex for the LCDA, gave bursary awards to students, empowered artisans, including the aged ones. The two years anniversary which took place at the Council Secretariat's new site, witnessed the presence of Royal Heads, political and religious leaders across Ikorodu Division, Council Chiefs, market men and women, amongst others. 

Speaking at the event, the hard working chairman revealed to MegaXpression Correspondent that the construction of Council building would have many Offices, toilets, Conference rooms, multi purpose Hall, marriage registry Hall and many creative entrance to the building. He said his desire to build a world-class office complex was motivated by his interest in putting Imota LCDA among the best Councils in Lagos State. 

Agoro reiterated his commitment to improve on infrastructural development of the LCDA, and to achieve a sound healthy environment for his people. He therefore assured to complete the structure as soon as possible. 

"At the early stage of our administration, we conceived the idea of the permanent site and consequently, we went ahead to procure 2- acres of land. I am therefore more delighted to say without mincing words, that the foundation laying of the Secretariat is taking place. This administration intends to leave behind and with the cooperation of all of us, this dream shall not pass away unfulfilled," he said.

"Another landmark intended achievement is to complete Imota Town Hall which the community has been trying to put in place through community efforts. I wish to salute the efforts of all involved till the stage it is now, most especially IMOTA AYAYO DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION who organize the ANNUAL IMOTA AYAYO DAY Celebration, where funds are being raised for the building project to where it is today.

“The Youth are the salt of the nation. In view of this fact, this administration has tried to identify some of our students, both indigenes and non – indigenes, especially the indigent ones and decided to give them bursary award to reduce financial kwashiorkor they might be facing. Even though more students are qualified for this award, we decided to start from somewhere till it speeds to many. We have also decided that this gesture shall be continuous.

"Similar to the identification of bursary awarded, this administration has identified some hardworking but indigent residents (both indigenes and non – indigenes) for empowerment. The benefit are in accordance with the individual skills learnt. This gesture too, if not misused by the current beneficiaries shall continue to be enjoyed for a long time and it shall spread to in the near future. I therefore urge all beneficiaries to use this privilege judiciously to the admiration of the benefactor. 

“Health is Wealth. A common saying. It is somehow dishearten meant that many people do not pay attention on their health condition; instead money is being looked for, neglecting health. I wish to use this opportunity to sensitize everyone to pay more attention to their health. In view of the need to give encouragement, a health stand is available here to check our health status. I therefore enjoin all of us to partake in the exercise and whatever the result could be, should not be treated with levity," Agoro explained. 

In his royal remarks, HRM Oba Mudashiru Ajibade Agoro, Ranodu of Imota, applauded the uncommon gestures of Ptince Wasiu Agoro, saying he has truly made him proud. "Chairman Agoro and his hardworking team have visible impact in Imota LCDA, with landmark physical development that has endeared the leadership to the hearts of residents in the LCDA,” he said. 

Also speaking at the event, the former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Prince Abiodun Ogunleye, saluted the sagacity and the courage of Chairman Agoro. "We rejoice with him for the successful celebration of his two years in office," he said.

Senator Adeseye Ogunlewe, Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Basorun, Princess Adenrele Ogunsanya, Hon Nurudeen  Sholaja-Saka of Lagos State House of Assembly, amongst other notable leaders, were also applauded the gesture of Chairman Agoro, saying without missing words, Imota will remain the economic nerve centre, the economic hub of Ikorodu  Division.

Some of the beneficiaries at the historic event are: Shonaike Morenikeji, Dryer Machine, Jimoh Toheeb, Sewing machine, Kehinde Tosin Moshood, sewing machine, Aremu Adeola, Grinding machine, Oyewola Ikuomola, Grinding machine, Abolore Anjorin, Cobbler machine, Kazeem Bakare, wheel Barrow, Gigger and Shovel, Idowu Jimoh, Provision, Sanni Deborah, Drinks, and eleven others.

The Senior Citizens empowered include Chief Olabinjo Apena, Mr Oloko Obafemi, Mrs Wulemotu Balogun, Mr Junaid Boripe, Mrs Ogunnowo Florence, Mr Oyebanjo Kolawole, Ibrahim Soliu, Mr Bakare Hassan, Hon Bashiru Sanni, amongst others. 

The graduating students are Shofoluwe Sikirat, Divisa Oluwafunmilayo, Saka Elizabeth, Kasali, Aminat, Sanni Latifat, Raji Aminat, amongst others. 

For the Busary Awards, Ogunnowo Saidat Adenike of LASU, Ganiu Moriamo Omotola of LASU, Micheal Stephen Okereke of UNILAG, Anjorin Rashidat Afolashade of TAISUED, Okedeyi Sunday Taborah of UNILAG, Odusanya Olusegun Ayo of OOU, Ajenifuja Balikis Adeola of LASPOTECH, amongst others benefitted.

Others notable personalities that graced the event with their presence include the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftancy Affairs, Hon Arobieke, who was ably represented, APC Vice Chairman, Lagos East, Asipa Kaoli Olusanya also represented, APC Chieftain, Chief Adenrele Olowu, Chairmen of Somolu LG, Igbogbo/Bayeku, Ijede, Ikorodu North, and Ikorodu West LCDAs. Others are APC Chairman, Imota LCDA, Councillors, religious leaders, CAN President, CDC, Council Exco, Special Assistants, Management, and Staff of Imota LCDA.

OLASOJI SEIDU

Reporting for MegaXpression Community Magazine.

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