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  • We didn’t incur any debts, says Ikeja chair

    We didn’t incur any debts, says Ikeja chair

    The outgoing Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Mojeed Balogun, has stated that his administration has not incurred any debt while executing projects during his tenure of eight years in office.

    Balogun stated this during a media parley to review his administration’s performance, highlighting the complete refurbishment of the council secretariat as his most significant achievements.

    He said: “We do not owe any external party or government agency a dime in executing our projects. The money used was the taxpayers’ money and the revenue generated for the local government.”

    He added that among the revenue generation initiatives his administration has established is a paid parking space opportunity for the residents of the area within the council premises.

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    Balogun mentioned that his administration has made an impact across key sectors, including infrastructure, education, culture and even health, with particular emphasis on the rehabilitation of roads and drainage within his purview.

    He credited the area’s security stability to effective collaboration with the Nigerian police command and other security operatives.

    “If you observe Ikeja and its environs, you would notice low rate of crimes. That is because our security operatives are effective, and we appreciate them for that. This administration prioritised the vulnerables. We empowered them to live a better life. We have taken care of 95 per cent of our roads. There is no local government road in Ikeja right now that we have not taken care of, and we do not owe any government agency or external body a dime in implementing our projects,” he added.

    He also commended the efforts of his team members, stating that their commitment to excellence is the backbone of his administration’s success.

  • Council chief opens legacy projects, gives mini-buses, cash

    Council chief opens legacy projects, gives mini-buses, cash

    Ikeja local Government Chair, Mojeed Balogun, has inaugurated Legacy projects  and lifted constituents.

    Three buildings, and a remodelled building were opened. The new three-storey, 80 rooms en-suite administrative building was launched by Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by his Chief of staff, Tayo Akinmade Ayinde.

    The two-floor Legislative building was opened by member representing Ikeja II and Deputy Majority Leader, Adedamola Kasunmu.

    Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)-assisted project named after the late politician, Kemi Nelson Primary Health Centre was inaugurated by Mrs Toun Popoola.

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    Remodelled Ikeja House; Office of the Chairman, was opened by lawmaker representing Ikeja federal constituency, James Faleke.

    A major highpoint of the ceremony was empowerment of 50 constituents with mini-bus (KOROPE) by Balogun, as well as cash grant of N100,000 and N250,000 to 400 constituents.

    Besides the health centre, the council also named the administrative office complex Chief Nelson Building.

    Others present include Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs, Balaji Roberts; House of Assembly member, Nureni Akinsanya (OSMAK); Lagos Mainland Chair, Mrs. Omolola Essien; Elder Yemi Nelson, widower of the late Kemi Nelson;  Chair of APC Ikeja and G-57, Maiyegun Adeokun; Chief Funso Ologunde, and traditional rulers.

     including Olu of Aguda, Awise of Onigbongbo, Regent of Ikeja, and others.

     other royal fathers, Apex Leaders, party Excos and other VIPs.

    One of the day’s highlights was the commissioning of the newly completed Legacy Building, a gigantic administrative structure designed to serve as a nerve center for local governance. It was officially commissioned by Hon. Tayo Ayinde on behalf of Governor Sanwo-Olu.

  • ‘We’ve delivered on infrastructure projects’

    ‘We’ve delivered on infrastructure projects’

    By Ebube Ojukwu

    The Chairman of Ikeja Local Government Area, Mojeed Balogun, said his administration has made a giant step on infrastructure.

    He made this known during Stakeholders Consultative Forum in preparation for next year’s budget.

    The event took place at the council hall, Ikeja.

    Balogun hailed residents for their involvement in the governing process and also in budget preparation which will guide the government in policy making.

    He stressed that the aim of the forum is to give account of the outgoing fiscal year and seek inputs for the coming fiscal year.

    The council boss highlighted the council’s achievements including the newly constructed legislative building, rehabilitation of roads across the six wards and the ongoing remodelling of the Ikeja House and administrative building.

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    “I am honoured to announce that we have achieved major milestones on several critical infrastructural initiatives. We hope to complete the many ongoing projects, spread across our various communities. We are committed to ensuring that they will be delivered before the end of this administrative tenure,” he said.

    He attributed many of the projects to suggestions by community members during previous meetings.

    He urged residents to persist in their support for governments at every level.

    “I employ you all to continue supporting and representing our party as we are all aware and witnesses to the development in our locality. And the ideology of our great party to always deliver the dividends of democracy to improve the well-being of our people,” he said.

    Director of Planning, Budget Research and Statistics for Ikeja, Yemisi Razak, emphasised that the forum is crucial as it enables grassroots participation, allows for a better understanding of their needs and measures the impact of past projects.

    The Iyaloja General of Ikeja, Mrs Adiatu Apena, lauded the chairman for his ‘cordial relationship’ with the community as well as the market women.

    “He is a listening chairman who truly values our inputs and takes the time to understand our needs and concerns. Whenever we express what we want, he does everything in his power to make it happen. And this speaks volumes about his dedication and commitment to our community,” she said.

    Coordinator of National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Ikeja branch, Blessing Omogafe, noted that the council has accomplished a lot for the community but more needs to be done.

    Omogafe called for the provision of job opportunities for the youth.