Reels out mid-term achievements
-Lekan Lawal
Kosofe Local Government Chairman, Barrister Moyosore Ogunlewe, has pledged to improve the welfare of Kosofe residents, while not leaving out infrastructural developments, all to better the lives of Kosofe people, in the latter two years of his administration.
Ogunlewe made his pledge public while rendering his 789 days account of stewardship, as the Executive Chairman of Kosofe Local Government, at a press briefing on Monday 7th August, 2023, at the council secretariat.
He reiterated his administration’s commitment to serving the people of Kosofe and improving their well-being through transparency, accountability, and good governance, which he noted had been the guiding principles of his administration.
Barrister Ogunlewe disclosed that he intended to use the second phase of his tenure to construct and rehabilitate more roads and to complete projects he inherited from the previous administration such as the E-library, though, he hopes to convert to a state of the art ICT centre, at Emmanuel Nursery/Primary School, Ojota, and Awanatu Primary School, Oworo and provide palliatives to cushion the negative effect of fuel subsidy removal.
The council chairman further explained that the council had already embarked on a comprehensive rehabilitation of all dilapidating roads in the local government and had also written a letter of assistance to the state government for the rehabilitation of major roads such as Ajayi Aina Street, Ifako.
He also disclosed that as from August 8, the council would start distributing free raw food packages to 5000 vulnerable people weekly, as part of efforts to alleviate their plights over fuel subsidy removal.
Rendering his account of stewardship, Barrister Ogunlewe expressed gratitude to everyone who has supported and contributed to the success and achievements of the Council in the past two years.
Highlighting the achievements of his administration in various areas, he noted that the Council was able to accomplish the following within the reviewed period:
WORKS & INFRASTRUCTURE
constructed 11 Roads Project In Kosofe namely: -Ogundairo Street, (Oworonshoki Ward B); Awanatu Street, (Oworonshoki Ward B); Baale Close, (Oworonshoki Ward B); Aran Orin Street Ifako (Ward C); Julius Kadiri Street, (Ifako Ward C); Adebayo Mokuolu Street, (Anthony Ward D); Abioye Street, (Mende -Maryland Ward E); Abayomi Odubela Street, (Ojota Ward F); Araromi Street, (Ogudu Ward G); Idowu Dada Street, (Ogudu Ward G); Ajoke Ogunlewe Street, (Ogudu Ward G)
Constructed 10- Drainage Systems namely: -Awanatu Street, (Oworonshoki Ward B); Aran Orin Street, (Ifako Ward C); Adebayo Mokuolu Street, (Anthony Ward D); Abioye Street, (Mende Ward E); AbayomiOdubela Street, (Ojota Ward F); Idowu Dada Street, (Ogudu Ward G); Araromi Street, (Ogudu Ward G); Musa Adewokun Street, (Ojota Ward F) – On-going; NiyiOgunleye Street, (Ojota Ward F (On-going); Epetedo Street, (Ogudu Ward G (On-going).
-Purchase of a New Bus for the Market Men and Women Association in Kosofe.
-Purchase of Four Sienna Buses for the use of our Area Offices.
-Provision of Sienna Bus for the Press crew
-Provision of Sienna Bus for the Executive Chairman’s Office.
-Provision of Toyota Hiace bus for the Legislative Arms of the Council.
-Purchase of motorbikes for efficient delivery and dispatching of administrative assignments
-Purchase of four Highlander SUV vehicles for Council’s sundry assignments.
-Purchase of seven Toyota Rav 4.
-Purchase of thirteen Toyota Corolla saloon cars for Supervisors and Senior Special Assistants to the Executive Chairman.
-Purchase of NULGE Aluta Jet for the workers.
Construction of Primary Health Care Centre Ohamu PHC in collaboration with Access Bank Plc at Oworoshoki Ward A,
-Construction of new Customary Court and Administrative Offices.
-Massive grading of roads at Mechanic Village, Ogudu
-General renovation of the Local Government Secretariat
-Construction of perimeter fence at Council Secretariat to forestall encroachment.
-Painting of all blocks of offices at the Local Government Secretariat
-Construction of modern bio-digester soakaway.
-Construction of Scaffolding of water tank at the rear back of the Secretariat.
-Installation of security light at the Council Secretariat.
-Re-roofing of the damaged roof within the Local Government Secretariat.
-Construction of a Water Fountain for the beautification of the Local Government Secretariat.
EDUCATION
-Distributed free 150 GCE e-pins and completed registration for 150 beneficiaries at the maiden edition in (2021)
– Distribution of free 300 GCE e-pin and complete registration for 300 beneficiaries 2nd Edition in 2022, SOHCAHTOA for the support given to the Council by bankrolling additional 150 GCE Forms.
-Distribution of free 1000 JAMB/UTME e-pin and registration for all beneficiaries at the 1st Edition in the year 2022.
– Free tutorial class for all beneficiaries of Free GCE registration (2021/2022) Edition
-Procurement of Adult literacy materials and Resuscitation of free Adult Literacy classes to eliminate illiteracy in Kosofe Local Government.
HEALTH
Health is wealth, and our Administration’s resolve to prioritize Health care service at Kosofe is a task that we have accomplished. That is why we have been able to:
-Procure a brand new Ambulance vehicle for Primary Health Care Centres we named “Kosofe Cares”.
-Fuelling of Generators for all Primary Health Centres with 24 hours supply of diesel.
-Provision of Ambulance toll-free for service delivery, with just a call by dialing 09093000011 for rapid response service.
-Deworming Exercise of all Public Primary School Pupils in Kosofe Local Government.
-1,900 glasses and eyes screening tests which revolved around comprehensive diagnosis of ailments associated with sight such as cataracts, glaucoma, and other sight infectious diseases, with prescription of free medication and lenses for the good people of Kosofe Local Government in collaboration with Precious Sight Foundation (NGO). On pro-Bono (free of charge).
ENVIRONMENT
-Continuous desilting of public drainage are Adebayo Mokuolu Street Anthony, Bush Street Anthony, Faramobi Ajike Street Anthony, Ajayi Aina Street Ifako, Diya Street Ifako, Miyaki Street Oworo, Gafari Balogun Street Ogudu, Ogudu Road (Barracks) e.tc.
-Massive clearing of refuse at the Headquarter PHC, Area Offices and other areas within the seven wards in Kosofe Local Government.
-Evacuation of the overfilled septic tank within the Council premises.
GENERAL WELFARE
As a listening Administration, we made our welfare a rule by
-Provision of 44 Workstations with 88 Chairs for the Local Government.
– Increment of Non-pensionable Staff Salaries
-Yearly workers’ forum and sendforth programme for retirees in Kosofe Local Government.
-Financial assistance to staff monthly.
-Special package for staff during the festive period
-ICT: Provision of Thirty-Six Hp 200 G4 series, All in one Desktop, with Bluegate 1.230VA UPS, 2 Sharp digital copies printer MX-2310U, and 5 HP LaserJet MFP M130FW printer for effective operation of the Kosofe Local Government.
-Periodic distribution of food palliatives and stipends to Kosofe Local Government Community members.
-Regular welfare package to community members during festive periods.
-Severance payment for former Political Office Holders.
PROGRAMMES
The Council participated in various programmes as:
– Flag-off Y2022 Integrated measles vaccination campaign in Lagos State
– Flag-off programme in conjunction with the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment theme “Be your Boss”
– Participated in Y2021 Spelling Bee Programme
– Participate in Annual Immunization Exercise
– Participated in Annual Tree Planting Exercise
– Participated in Annual Community Day
– Grassroot benefit programme: Ward to ward registration
– Periodic Stakeholders meeting
-Participated in National Festival of Art and Culture (EKONAFEST)
He concluded by expressing optimism for the future and the continued progress of Kosofe Local Government Council, thanking everyone once again for their support and partnership in achieving the goals of putting the people forward.
