Odeda – The Chairman of Odeda Local Government Area, Hon. Dr. Folasade Adeyemo, has been widely commended for commissioning a series of impactful projects across all ten wards of the council, less than a year after assuming office.

The projects, which range from educational infrastructure to water supply and road rehabilitation, were inaugurated in a ceremony attended by top government officials and community leaders, who praised Dr. Adeyemo for effectively bringing the dividends of democracy to the grassroots.

In his address, the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, represented by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ganiyu Hamzat, stated that the projects reflect his administration’s determination to deliver on its promises.

“The Council Chairman has done creditably well with the resources at her disposal to complete these projects. She has shown commitment to the ‘Building Our Future Together’ agenda. I can see that the people are happy. You have done very well, keep it up,” the Governor remarked.

Hon. Hamzat further commended Dr. Adeyemo, who also serves as the Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in Ogun State, for her judicious use of resources and dedication to meeting the needs of the people.

Echoing the Governor's sentiments, the Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, RT. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide, who hails from Odeda, praised the chairman for her widespread impact.

“Adeyemo has touched all 10 wards with at least two minimum projects. These projects were not set up in one or two locations; they are spread across the ten wards. She has made the dividends of democracy go round. She has built a school where there was none in Obete Ward,” Speaker Elemide said. He lauded her for setting a strong example as a female leader and urged her to continue the good work.

A Catalogue of Commissioned Projects

The newly commissioned projects inaugurated by the Chairman include:

· Water Supply: Drilling and installation of motorised boreholes with gasoline generators at multiple locations, including Osiele, Akingbade (Obantoko), Fami Primary School (Iyana Abibu, Obete Village, Alabata), and IkaTitun (Odeda).

· Education: Construction of a new block of two classrooms with an office and a toilet at Baptist Primary School, Obete, and the renovation of a block of two classrooms with an office and store at Ilupeju Alagbede, Obantoko.

· Infrastructure & Renovation: Renovation of the Community Development and Social Development buildings in Odeda, renovation of the Local Government Marriage Registry in Gbonagun, Obantoko, and the grading of deplorable roads across all wards for 40 days.

· Administration: Provision of renewable energy within the Local Government Secretariat.

In her address, Chairman Adeyemo expressed her appreciation to Governor Abiodun for his unwavering support towards local government administration.

“The Governor has charged us to be his grassroots soldiers and to bring state-level development to our local communities. I’m proud to say that our administration has embarked on over 22 projects across the council area. Our goal is to ensure that our people truly enjoy the dividends of democracy through the provision of essential infrastructure,” Dr. Adeyemo stated.

Arewa Community leaders also voiced their approval. Mr. Dogo Aliu praised the local government chairman, Adeyemo, for giving them a befitting primary school at Obete Ward, and he promised to always support the governor of Ogun State.

Mrs. Aderonke Oliyide from Ikatitun specifically thanked the chairman for the motorised borehole provided for her community.

The event was attended by a host of dignitaries including the Vice Chairman of Odeda LG, Hon. Nodiru Yaya, the Permanent Secretary for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Dr. Rotimi Akinlesi, Special Advisers, council directors, party executives, and political leaders from across the ten wards.