As part of efforts to strengthen good governance and advance developmental priorities across the Yewa South Local Government Area of Ogun State, 33 legacy projects have been inaugurated under the leadership of Hon Abraham Ogunsola.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Zonal Information Officer of the Ministry of Information and Strategy, Ajarat Omikunle, obtained by the Nigerian Tribune.
The developmental projects cut across education; health, infrastructure and sanitation sectors.
The State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, represented by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon Ganiyu Hazmat, at the commissioning of the projects in Ilaro, commended the council chairman for translating the aspirations of the state government into tangible achievements.
He described the completion of the projects as evidence of prudent management of public resources.
The governor described the steps taken by the council boss, as another remarkable milestone in grassroots development, while noting that the synergy between the executive and legislative arms of the local government administration had contributed significantly to the successful execution of the projects across various sectors, including education, healthcare, sanitation, infrastructure, security and economic development.
The Council chairman expressed gratitude to Governor Abiodun for the unwavering support and cooperation extended to his administration since its assumption of office.
He acknowledged that the financial backing provided by the state government had enabled the commencement and completion of the developmental projects in Yewa South Local Government Area, which would help improve the welfare of residents.
Ogunsola described the commissioning as another milestone in the council’s determination to bring governance closer to the people and deliver projects capable of improving the quality of life of residents.
The YSLG chairman said the projects were not merely physical structures intended to showcase government activities, but strategic investments designed to address the needs of the people and contribute to the sustainable development of the local government.
The chairman added that his administration’s development agenda was largely driven by a shared commitment with the state government to improve the welfare of residents.
He, therefore, acknowledged the contributions of traditional rulers, community leaders, political stakeholders, members of the local government workforce, the legislative council and residents towards the achievements recorded by his administration.
He said their cooperation had been instrumental to the successful implementation of the projects.
The Paramount Ruler of Yewaland and Olu of Ilaro, Oba Kehinde Olugbenle, represented by the Otun Aguro of Ilaro, Chief Ayo Dawotola, in his remarks expressed gratitude to Governor Abiodun for providing the necessary support for the actualisation of the developmental projects in the local government.
He noted that Governor Dapo Abiodun had demonstrated a strong commitment to the advancement of Yewaland and Ogun State.
The monarch stated that Abiodun’s support for the local government had strengthened the institution’s capacity to deliver meaningful dividends of democracy to the people.