Traditional ruler and community leaders in Ajah, Lagos State, have called on the state government to establish a General Hospital in the area and upgrade the status of the Baale to a full-fledged Oba to foster greater development.
Chief Ismael Adewale, the Baale of Ajah, made the appeal on Saturday during his 47th birthday celebration.
He urged the government to prioritise the construction of a General Hospital to improve access to quality healthcare for residents.
Adewale emphasised that the presence of a well-equipped hospital would significantly enhance timely medical services in the fast-growing community.
“We need hospitals, that’s the most important thing. And more infrastructure. If you look at the underbridge in Ajah, it’s very messy.
“We are even trying our best to get it clean and to make sure that everything is going the way we want it.
“And we also want security. We are doing what we are meant to do.
we need more security personnel from the government.
“And the community is really trying, we are doing our best to ensure the area is conducive for living,” the Baale said.
Biliaminu Akanbi, APC chairmanship candidate for Eti-Osa Local Government, in his remarks, said there have been tremendous developments since the installation of the Baale in Ajah community.
“There has been a lot of progress in Ajah since the installation of the Baale, in an environment where your people really love you, you can see the number of people who have been coming to celebrate with our Baale.
“He doesn’t oppress any people, he believes everybody is somebody.
A lot of good development has been coming into the Ajah environment since they installed him as the Baale.
“And by the special grace of God, we are appealing to the government to install him as Oba in due time.
“So that more progress will come into the Ajah axis. And I also appreciate the people of Ajah who have been rallying around him almost every time. Look at him, it’s just a birthday. Look at the celebration. Look at the joy. He is a man who has a vision, mission, and passion for his people,” he said.
Kazeem Odunlami, Secretary General of the Ajah Community, commended the Baale, Chief Ismael Adewale, for his significant role in the development of the area.
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Speaking during the Baale’s 47th birthday celebration, Odunlami expressed admiration at the large turnout of residents who came together to celebrate and support the event.
He noted that the Baale has been instrumental in funding free medical outreach programmes, further demonstrating his commitment to the well-being of the community.
“Our traditional ruler has done well for the residents by ensuring periodical free health services to the people of Ajah.
“That’s why we want the government to give us general hospitals that will cater for the growing population in the community,” he said.
The community leader also appealed to the state government to upgrade his position as Baale of Ajah to Oba.
Musa Muhammad, a member of Arewa community in Ajah, said that the Baale was a welcoming leader and passionate about community development.
Muhammad added that the traditional leader was honest in driving the affairs of the community.
“Whatever he asks us to do to help him in terms of support, we are beside him. We are behind him,” he said.
