Agege LG Boss, Vinod Obasa Visits PS, Ministry of Local Govt, Chieftaincy Affairs & Rural Devpt On Srategic Partnership

Yomi Durojaye 

L-R: PS, Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development, Mrs Kikelomo Bolarinwa and Agege LG Chairman,  Vinod Obasa

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development, Mrs Kikelomo Bolarinwa, yesterday, received the Chairman of Agege Local Government Area, Mr Abdul-Ganiyu Vinod Obasa, on a courtesy visit to the Ministry.

While receiving the Chairman and his delegation, Mrs Bolarinwa assured them of the Ministry’s commitment to sustained collaboration with the Council to ensure the successful implementation of policies, programmes, and projects designed to improve the welfare of the people of Agege.

In his remarks, Mr Obasa highlighted several initiatives undertaken by his administration to enhance the quality of life of residents in Agege.

These include recent beautification projects across the Local Government Area, subsidised healthcare programmes, and subsidised food sales aimed at cushioning the effects of prevailing economic challenges on citizens.

He further stated that his administration remains committed to promoting a cleaner, safer, and healthier Lagos, a resolve that has informed the employment of street sweepers and cleaners, as well as the execution of street-lighting projects across the Local Government Area.

The Chairman concluded by reaffirming his administration’s readiness to sustain a productive partnership with the Ministry.

The courtesy visit ended with a shared commitment by both parties to work together in cascading the T.H.E.M.E.S. Plus Agenda of the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, to all residents of Agege.

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Agege LG Boss, Hon. Ganiyu Egunjobi holds First Staff General Meeting

...To improve staff welfare

In ensuring staff optimum productivity, the Executive Chairman of Agege Local Government, Hon. Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi has charged all the staff of Agege LGA  to be disciplined and productive  in discharging their duties.

Hon. Egunjobi stated this on Wednesday during his first General Meeting with staff of the council. He said his government would embark on various programmes that would improve the welfare of staff, pay bonuses as at when due adding that he would place them (staff) on Regular seminars, trainings and workshops.

Egunjobi extends his condolence to some of the council's deceased staff members who died while in servic. He pledged to fast track the process of approving the accrued benefit to the respective families of the deceased.

In a remark by the Chairman of Nigeria Union of Local Goverment Employee (NULGE), Agege Chapter, Comrade Mustapha Ashamu, he urged the staff to be punctual, dedicated and committed to their work.

Comrade Ashamu highlighted some issues that can mitigate unproductivity of member staff which Hon. Egunjobi and the staff members at the gathering, promised to put into check.

The meeting witnessed the presence of Chairman of Agege LGA, Hon. Egunjobi, Vice Chairman, Prince Abiodun Ogunji, Leader of the House, Hon. Kola Anigbajumo, Deputy Leader, Hon. Opeyemi Beckley, (NULGE), Comrade Mustapha Ashamu, and  HR Mrs Odubeko Taiwo. Others include, H.O.D Education Mr. Peter Adetimehin, Council Treasurer, Mrs. Mebude Shola among others.