Ikeja Residents Celebrate as AKOD Commissions Roads, Streetlights

 Yomi Durojaye 

Residents of Apena, Bashiru Oweh and Anifowose communities in Ikeja Local Government on Tuesday celebrated as the Executive Chairman of the council, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), commissioned newly rehabilitated roads, streetlights and an ultra-modern public toilet.

The projects, which include the rehabilitation of RST Apena Close with drainage, interlocking stone, and streetlights; the rehabilitation of Bashiru Oweh Street with interlocking stones and streetlights; and an ultra-modern public toilet under the bridge in front of the Ikeja Local Government Secretariat, formed part of the activities marking AKOD's first anniversary 

AKOD, who led council officials, party leaders, market women, traditional and community leaders to the various project sites, said the commissioning was a demonstration of his administration’s commitment to delivering tangible dividends of democracy to residents.

“When we came in last year, we made a promise to better the lot of Ikeja people with projects that will improve the livelihood of our people. We are here today to commission some of those projects, and we are doing more,” he said.

The chairman urged residents to take ownership of the projects and protect them to ensure their sustainability.

Former Chairman of Ikeja Local Government and Pro-Chancellor of the Federal University of Transportation, Daura, Hon. Wahab Owokoniran, who commissioned the RST Apena road, commended AKOD for his commitment to delivering the dividends of democracy to the people.

The Council Manager, Mrs. Odubeko Julianah Taiwo, said the interventions were made possible with the support of the people, urging residents to maintain their partnership with the administation, emphasing it's commitment to delivery further developments across Ikeja.

Residents Celebrate As Ward A Councilor Clears Sebiotimo Mess In Agege LG

By Yomi Durojaye 

The Councillor representing Ward "A", Agege Local Government, Hon. Kazeem Onile has cleared the mess at Sebiotimo Junction by Capitol road, Agege.

Residents Celebrate As Ward A Councilor Clears Sebiotimo Mess In Agege LG

Hotnews In Naija reported that the culvert was one of the abandoned projects of Egunjobi led administration.

Sebiotimo Street is an important road and a bypass from Capitol road linking to Old Abeokuta road and Mangoro Community through Sule Street to Lagos - Abeokuta Expressway.

The residents and motorists are very happy for the step taken by the Councillor as many residents have been suffering over the abandoned projects.

Meanwhile, the residents are calling on the Councillor to Marshal more projects to the area.

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LAGOS, STERLING BANK CELEBRATE WORLD TOURISM DAY

 

AgegePulse Magazine

LAGOS, STERLING BANK CELEBRATE WORLD TOURISM DAY

The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has partnered with Sterling Bank to celebrate the 2023 World Tourism Day with a series of events and activities to mark the Day since the 27th September, 2023.

Speaking at a recent event held at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka said the time has come to place value on what we have in Lagos because it is the only way Tourism can achieve its true potential in the State, noting that the country also needs tourism as an alternative source of revenue from oil.

Praising Sterling Bank for collaborating with the Lagos State Government in organising the events, the Commissioner averred that it is the responsibility of the Government to provide an enabling environment for businesses to thrive and Lagos has been doing the needful and will continue to collaborate with the private sector for a Greater Lagos.

Speaking also at the event, the Managing Director of Sterling Bank, Mr. Abubakar Sulaiman posited that we need to encourage ourselves and reawaken our curiosity, maintaining that it is time Nigerians change the narratives about Nigeria by promoting local culture, arts and tourism.

In his words: "The problem is our advocacy, we tell the world everything that is wrong with Nigeria but never tell them about the good things. There is only one way to make Lagos or Nigeria a top tourism destination and that is to come together to curate and say positive things about the country, talk about the culture, language, fashion and food among others”.

Also speaking at the event the Chairman of GAC Motors, Diane Jones commended the Lagos State Government for giving good brand promotion, noting that GAC Motors also supports zero carbon emissions like Lagos State and that its electric cars are on their way into the country.

World Tourism Day is an annual global event established to cultivate and create global awareness of the significance of tourism.

Top Government officials and dignitaries present at the event include the Special Adviser on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr. Idris Aregbe; Speaker of Osun State House of Assembly, Hon. Adewale Egbedun and Veteran Actress Joke Silva amongst others.