Ogun State Government says the approval of Statewide Constituency projects remained a reflection of the current administration’s open and collaborative approach, geared towards bringing governance closer to the people and improving lives at the grassroots.
The State Governor, Prince Dapo represented by his deputy, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, disclosed this while commissioning Constituency Projects including Rural Electrification project at Obaasa Ajegunle Mile 6, Perimeter Fencing and rehabilitation of blocks of classroom amongst others facilitated by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Elemide Oludaisi, across Odeda State Constituency.
Governor Abiodun explained that the nomination of people-oriented projects by the State lawmakers was an indication that they remained worthy partners, who valued the ISEYA agenda to be further entrenched to the grassroots for the benefit of the common man.
According to him, “with the completion of this electrification project comprising nearly two (2) kilometres of power lines and a 500 KVA transformer, the living conditions of residents and farmers will improve significantly. Electricity will not only enhance social life here; it will also make the settlement more attractive to farmers, boost agricultural output, and contribute to Ogun State’s drive for food security.
Beyond production, there are immense opportunities along the agricultural value chain, from processing to packaging and storage that can create new revenue streams for our farmers and emerging agripreneurs”.
At the commissioning of the rehabilitated school facilities, the Governor noted that, “what we see here today is a good example of how the legislature complements the efforts of the executive arm and our education agencies in delivering the dividends of democracy to our people. By aligning constituency priorities with state-wide education objectives, our legislators are ensuring that our children learn in safe, conducive, and inspiring environments.
I also want to acknowledge other constituency projects across Odeda Local Government, including boreholes, solar lighting, and the recently commissioned rural electrification project at Oba-Aasha Ajegunle Mile 6 all of which are transforming lives and deepening development in our communities”
He assured that the present administration would give attention to the access road to the community linking Oba-Aasha Ajegunle Mile 6, which included the historic Ajegunle Farm Settlement, established under the leadership of the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo, and consequently remained a vital part of the agricultural economy of Odeda Local Government
Governor Abiodun implored the residents of the community to take full ownership of the project, explaining that the value being provided was far beyond the poles, wires, and transformer; adding that it represented opportunity, progress, and a better future for the people.
“Let us protect it together, remain vigilant, and ensure that no one sabotages what has been brought here for the collective good of the community”, he remarked.
In his address, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Elemide Oludaisi, commended the State Governor for approving the facilitation of the constituency projects which extended the developmental agenda of the present administration to the grassroot level.
Explaining that the projects being commissioned were a product of public opinion and critical evaluation of the people’s needs; the Speaker implored the beneficial communities to take ownership, while securing the facilities for the overall well-being of the people.
In their goodwill messages at the commissioning of the Electrification project, the Chairman, Odeda Local Government Council, Dr. Afolasade Adeyemo, a party chieftain, Alhaji Musulumi Saka, a community elder, Tajudeen Fagbemi, applauded the representation style of the Speaker, stressing that his leadership had brought succor to the plight of the beneficial communities.
They described him as a worthy representative, who keeps promoting visionary leadership, commitment to quality service delivery; while piloting the affairs of the Legislature to be a supportive partner in progress with the other arms of Government.
Also speaking during the commissioning of the school project, the State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, lauded the 10th Assembly through Speaker Elemide for always complementing the efforts of the ministry through policies and intervention projects; assuring that the ministry would provide complementing furniture items to the school to aid seamless learning.
