In a few days, the administration in Ikosi/Isheri Local Council Development Area (LCDA) will be 100 days in office. The council Chairman, Abdulfatai Oyesanya said plans are ongoing to make life better for the people. He further explained that the last 100 days had been very challenging, but did not stop the rapid infrastructural development across the wards.
He pointed out that the council had expedited action on the Salami Olomode Road in Ward A, noting that the 105 meters road will open up development.
He said: “We have completed another road in Ward E on Olatunju Street which is about 130 meters. Not only that, we have been able to complete the construction of some markets which we began during my first tenure. The market in Magodo is also due for inauguration and we hope it will enhance the revenue profile of the council.
“Those engaged in market activities would be making profits that would be ploughed back for the development of the council. The Isheri Primary School which we started during my first tenure had been completed and is due for inauguration during the celebration of the 100 days in office.
“We are offering our free medical services to all citizens of Ikosi/Isheri, the facilities are available and they will take care of the medical challenges of all our citizens in places such as Magbon, Isheri and Ajegunle. That will take immediate effect and as part of activities to mark our 100 days in office.”
Oyesanya added that the council places importance on poverty alleviation, even as he said youths, traders and others who do not have viable means of subsistence would be assisted to set up their own businesses.
“We are giving our equipment as part of our poverty alleviation programmes. Those to benefit include men, women, widows and orphans. The items will include deep freezers, sewing machines, grinding machines and popcorn machines, among others.
“We will donate cash to them to enable them to start off. We are also going to provide furniture to our pupils in schools. They will also get writing materials as part of efforts to encourage parents to send their wards to schools. So, the 100 days celebration will be well packaged to make sure that our people feel the impact of democracy.”
The council chief noted that the ongoing projects are sited across the council, stressing that every resident should have a sense of belonging in the LCDA. He maintained that every school within the council will get furniture during the distribution of the items.
“I think it is only in Ward B that has not gotten additional facilities for now. It was not a deliberate act; it is because some of the projects sited in the other wards are very close to the it. And probably by the time we would be talking of one year in office, the projects would go round all the wards irrespective of the circumstances.”
Oyesina said the council had been trying to meet up its primary obligations despite paucity of funds. He pointed out that it was not a peculiar case to the council, stressing that it was a general problem.
The council chief said it would soon constitute council revenue board that would enhance its revenue base.
According to him, the board is the organ of government saddled with the responsibilities of evolving viable means of making money accruable to the council.
He said the legislative arm of the council is committed to impacting on the developmental stride of the government.
“They have been responsible for the making of bye-laws to ensure that what we do in the council is listed as the best for civil society. These bye- laws, like the ones also from the Lagos State government, are being implemented for the progress of the people.”
