On Friday 21st of April, 2017, the prestigious Ikorodu Town Hall was massively engaged by the elders statemen, traditional leaders, political gladiators irrespective of party affiliations, religious leaders, industrialists, entrepreneurs and reputable legislators from federal and State.
There has never been an encounter of this magnitude for a long period of time. This is a dawn of new beginning for Ikorodu Division as Governor Akinwunmi Ambode is set to dignify and transform Ikorodu Division through various developmental projects such as road construction, government chalet erection, massive Theater Hall, befitting Government Secretariat, divisional Stadium, construction of industrial Park, Ultra-modern market, dualization of Sabo- Ikorodu- Itokin road and a host of other viable projects.
Otunba Ayodele Elesho anchored the programme tactically as he invited the Chief Imam of Ikorodu Central Mosque, Sheik Olowooribi to the podium to render the opening prayer along side the CAN president Ikorodu chapter. Shortly after this, Mr Lekan Ogunbanwo gave the welcome address in an eloquent manner, he solicited for Lagos city development plan to be repeated in Ikorodu Division.
Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Basorun confessed his astonishment regarding the performance of Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode for the completion of 12 roads within a year, thorough fare of ever busy mile 12 road, approval of 14 additionally roads this year which will benefit Ikorodu Division, approval of fourth Mainland bridge, divisional Sports Stadium, Community market in Imota and loads of dividend of democracy.
He therefore urged the governor to accelerated the construction of Igbogbo/Ipakodo Road to Bola Ahmed Tinubu Road to alleviate the suffering of the inhabitants of the area.
However, the former deputy governor, Lagos State, Prince Abiodun Ogunleye who is also a political chieftain in Ikorodu assured the people that work will soon commence on Igbe road, Igbogbo to Ginti junction, Ijede road, Igbogbo as directed by the governor but so many houses will be affected, hence the need to sensitize the people of the benefits that will accrue.
The same will occur on Ishawo road Ikorodu to Ibadan express way. The governor promised to compensate owners of buildings that the construction work will affect. It was in this capacity that the governor implored all the Kings and leaders in Ikorodu Division to educate and enlighten their people on the need to open up Ikorodu for vibrant economic exploit.
Some of the edifice to be built for the people of Ikorodu Division is Ultra-modern shopping Mall and a prestigious Shop Rite of which the profit on them shall be shared among the six divisional Councils. The Governor henceforth solicits for the support of the people of the Division to enable them benefit from the dividend of democracy.
The Ranodu of Imota, HRM Oba Ajibade Agoro was so elated through his speech and affirmed that Gov. Ambode has brought development to Ikorodu Division, thus fulfilling his promises during his electioneering campaigns.
He emphasised that the key to economic development is accessibility to land and Roads. He therefore enjoined any landlord that the projects will affect to embrace the development as government has promised adequate compensation.
Our erudite and articulate legislator, Hon. Babajimi Benson was very optimistic that if all the 10 point agenda of the Lagos State Government for Ikorodu Division are achieved, it will create job opportunity and boost the economy of the Division.
The ever dynamic and vibrant lawmaker and the Opomulero of Ikorodu Kingdom, Hon. S.O.B. Agunbiade enjoined all to applaud the Ikorodu Division political leaders for their contribution, he urged everyone to liase with the traditional and political leaders and other Representatives for further clarification of unclear issues.
While the Oluomo of Imota, Hon. Nurudeen Sholaja-Saka enjoined everyone to support the state government on the projects. He equally sues for cooperation within Ikorodu Division to be indivisible while they should also ensure prompt payment of their taxes.
Furthermore, Prince Rotimi Ogunleye, who represented the Governor Ambode at the meeting says government is committed to urgently construct the Agbede Road to curb insecurity challenges facing the people and also urged Ikorodu Division to support the move.
He equally affirmed that only Ikorodu Division is lacking Governor's Challet. He did not hesitate to confirm that 22 hectares of land has been earmarked at Imota for Industrial park with approval. However, he equally emphasised the Shop Rite and Theatre location that was approved at the State Exco to be built in Ikorodu. He added that Governor Ambode is ready to transform Ikorodu, Badagry and Epe Division in no time.
There was a session for questions and immediate response at the meeting and true Justice were done to the questions asked by the audience. It was affirmed in the session Hon Babajimi Benson that N2 Billion for Ikorodu/Sagamu Road is conspicuous written in 2017 federal Budget and would be passed soon.
Nevertheless, an outspoken young and dynamic Bada Adekunle Eniola, on behalf of the youth, encouraged the youth to be involved in the progress and urged them to keep calm and resolved issues with leaders peacefully and amicably.
HRM Oba Kabir Shotobi, the Ayangburen of Ikorodu, appreciates all the political chieftains, the Representatives of Ikorodu Division both at the state and federal level. He promised that the Obas in Ikorodu Division will not allow the Division to be shortchanged because Governor Ambode is a man of his word. He reiterated the one Lagos fiesta that was recently celebrated is purposely done for the youth.
On the final note, everyone pledged their 'YES' approval for the road construction and other developmental projects in Ikorodu Division which brought the meeting to an end.
The dignitaries and leaders who graced the occasion were: His Royal Majesties, Oba Kabir Shotobi, Oba Abdulsemiu Orimadegun Kasali, Oba Ajibade Agoro and Oba Richard Ogunsanya. Prince Abiodun Ogunleye, Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Basorun, Asipa Kaoli Olusanya, Mrs Adenrele Ogunsanya, Chief Oye Soyebo, and Chief Adenrele Olowu were also in attendance.
Others were Hon Babajimi Benson, MHR, Hon SOB Agunbiade, ML, Hon Nurudeen Sholaja-Saka, Prince Rotimi Ogunleye, State Commander of VGV, Otunba Jones Udoma, Muslim and Christian community, representative of CDAs across Ikorodu Division, traditional Chiefs, Olojas in Ikorodu Division, Artisans, Associations, among others.
SHAKIRU SEIDU
The Publisher, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Magazine
The genuine VOICE of Ikorodu Division
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