Obafemi-Owode LG Boss, Ogunsola Hosts Delegates from NIPSS, Kuru, Jos

By Kunle Ibikunle

The Executive Chairman, Obafemi Owode Local Government, Ambassador Ogunsola Adesina On Tuesday, May 17, 2022, received a delegation from the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, ( NIPSS), kuru, Jos, who were on an official visit to the Local government.

The delegation were received on behalf of the Council boss, by the Vice chairman of the Local government, Hon. Olusesi, who gave the historical background of the Local government.

While highlighting the major occupation of the people of the local government, Hon. Olusesi, stated that, production of Ofada rice is the major notable occupation in the Council Area, adding that the people in diaspora and Nigerians as a whole often come to Ofada town in Obafemi owode local government area to purchase the rice.

He appealed to the Federal Government to invest and provide modern agricultural equipments to Farmers in the Area, in order to boost the production of Ofada Rice in commercial quantity not only for local consumption but also export purposes, “as it is medically proven and recommended for people with diabetes ailments, coupled with its nutritious value” he said.

He then sought for the state and federal governments assistance to help build up the security network of the local government and its environs, stating that the local government is experiencing many challenges such as, Kidnapping, Drug Abuse, Cultism and other social vices due to influx of people from Lagos and Ibadan.

” In the recent time, the menace of kidnapping particularly in Ogunmakin and Owode axis of the Council Area has been reduced with the help of military surveillances” he stated.

while applauding the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, MFR, for his timely intervention, he appealed to both the federal and State government to provide more job opportunities for the youths in order to reduce the crime rate and other misconducts in the society.

While responding to questions from the delegates, Hon. Olusesi highlighted some of the achievements of Ambassador Ogunsola Adesina led administration since assumption of office, adding that, the administration has played proactive roles in the areas of bringing many infrastructural development to the Area such as; Provision of good health care facilities, Grading of roads both in the urban and rural areas, Renovations of Public Primary schools and changing the face of the Local government secretariat complex to a befitting look and many others .

He enjoined the Federal and State government to grant full Autonomy to the Local Government so as to enhance the delivery of good governance at the grassroot and boost the internally generated capacity of the Council, which in turn, will bring fulfillment of dividend of democracy to the people and massive development to the Council Area.

He later presented souvenirs to the visitors on behalf of the Council Chairman, Ambassador Ogunsola Adesina.

In his own response , the leader of the team, Brigd. Gen. Wowo Nasiru, mni, appreciated the Council boss and his team for the civic reception despite the short notice of their coming .

Brig. Gen. Nasiru, then stated that, their visit is to get information on the challenges being faced by the local governments in Ogun state and look for lasting solutions to these challenges and the opportunities available in the Local governments in Ogun state.

Brigd. Gen. Nasiru thereafter, presented a plaque to Hon. Olusesi for the local government Chairman.

Some of the Political functionaries present at the event were; Hon. Babatunde Ayinde, Councillor representing Owode ward; Mrs. Foluke Oluwadare, Supervisor for Information, Education & Sports; Hon. Alhaja Akintayo Risikat, Supervisor for Women Affairs and Community Development; Mr. Gbenga Shofidiya, Special Adviser on Security and Inter-governmental Affairs.

In attendance also are; Mr Ogundele Fatai, Head of Local Government Administration; Mr Ekemode Ebenezer, Director, Finance and Supplies; Mrs G.A. Adeyemi, Director Water and Environmental Sanitation; Prince Segun Soneye, Director Information, Education and Sports; Mrs. Adeyemo Jumai, Director, Community Development and Social Welfare; Mr. Alebiosu Olukayode, Director, Agriculture and Natural Resources; Mr F.O. Ogunjobi, Director Planning, amongst others.