The Governor of Lagos, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday unveiled the newly completed Ikosi-Isheri Local Council Development Area (LCDA) ultra modern office complex and the phase one of the biggest fruits market in west Africa, Jakande market.

The popular and largest fruits market in West Africa, Ketu, in Ikosi-Isheri Local Council Development, LCDA, which was demolished in 2019 by the previous administration for redevelopment project into a modern market.

While speaking at the occasion, the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-olu eulogized former Governor of the state and 2023 frontline Presidential Aspirant of the All progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, over the creation of LCDAs amidst all the challenges encountered by the state.

He further noted that the doggedness of Tinubu’s vision gave credence to the democratic fruits we are witnessing at the grassroots level across the state.

 

“These are the real examples of initiatives of grassroots democracy and social economy growth”, he noted.

Having completed ultra modern complex and phase one of the market project, Governor Sanwo-Olu described the project commissioned as a real example of developmental initiatives that will positively impact the lives of the residents’ among others.

He further commended and congratulated the Chairman of Ikosi-Isheri LCDA, Princess Samiat Abolanle Bada for upholding the philosophy of continuity of government by ensuring that no projects were abandoned since she came on board.

L-R: Governor Babajide Sanwoolu ( Third Left, Deputy governor, Dr. Obafemi Kadri Hamzat, Hon. Femi Saheed, Honourable Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Dr. Wale Ahmed, Executive Chairman of Ikosi Isheri Lcda, Mayoress Samiat Bada ( Second Left) and Her Husband, Honourable Tola Banjo (First Left) during the tape cutting of the Commisioning of the ultra office Complex named Babajide Sanwoolu office complex on Wednesday 26, January 2022.

While delivering her speech, the Executive Chairman of Ikosi isheri LCDA, Samiat Bada reel off the achievements of her administration in Education, Health, Works and infrastructure, Women and youths, security among others within six months of piloting the affairs of the council.

In her statement while urging residents to continuously pay their dues, rates at the appropriate time, she also noted that taken the Ikosi isheri LCDA to the desired height is a collective responsibility.

Hon. Afolabi ABK, Hon. Dayo ‘Bush’ Alebiosu, Pa Stephen Oyedele, Prince Rotimi Agunsoye, Member, Representing Kosofe Federal Constituency, Hon. Femi Saheed, Representing Kosofe Constituency 2, Honourable Kolade Alabi; Bariga Lcda Chairman and Association Of Local Government of Nigeria, ALGON president, Omoba Olumuyiwa Sosanya, GAC member and Hon. Bola Shodipo in their separate goodwill messages commended the  Samiat-led administration for a good and laudable effort.