As a follow up to the events marking his 3 years in office,
the Executive Chairman, Kosofe Local Government, Barrister Moyosore Adedoyin Ogunlewe has distributed eight Brand New 500KVA transformers to eight communities in Kosofe to provide steady electricity supply.
Kosofe News authoritatively gathered that the beneficiaries of the new transformers lauded and applauded the Chairman for his vision and magnanimity. They showered encomiums and prayers on him for Almighty God to strengthen him to do more.
The new transformers will serve Millennium Estate CDA Gbagada, Șosanya CDA Ifako, Bakare Bello Market Ifako, Harmony Estate CDA Ifako, Ibrahim Onashokun Street Ifako, CDA Odunfa Oworonshoki among others.
The Community Development Association (CDA) Chairman Odunfa in Oworonshoki, Mrs Christiana Moritiwon said she has worked with other four previous chairmen in Kosofe local government since 1998, however, this is the first time she is experiencing a beautiful and classic projects being commissioned by any Kosofe local government chairman.
In a brief chat with newsmen, Mrs Moritiwon said, “This is wonderful, I have been in the system way back 1998, I have worked with other four chairmen, we have never seen this kind of things before in Kosofe local government, the transformer we are still using at Odunfa has been there for 50 years ago.
“He puts smiles on our faces by giving us this transformer, a beautiful gift, we appreciate him, we pray God will enable him to do more for the community”. She said.
The lawmaker representing Kosofe Constituency one at the Lagos State House of Assembly Honourable Babatunde Ganiyu Sanni Okanlawon popularly called Okla who was a guest of honour at the epoch making event said the intervention of Barrister Moyosore is unprecedented, hence it should be applauded and appreciated
In his words, “This is legendary, if you like call it phenomenal because it has never happened before. With due respect to other past Chairmen without any prejudice, this signposts the fact that we have a performing Chairman, a visionary one for that matter who is making good use of the tax payers money, clearly seen by everyone.
“In the Education sector, you see him performing. Refurbishing our schools, giving out free jamb forms, GCE forms, organizing tutorial lessons for our Children.
“If you go to Oworonshoki you would see a big Primary Health Centre he commissioned in partnership with access bank. He has done a lot.
“Our drainages and road . He has fixed 36 roads, this is unprecedented. For all that he has done, he deserves a pat on the back. I am not a praise singer but what he has done is worthy of commendation.
“Kosofe residents should keep faith with the APC government, the last election result wasn’t too good, they should reciprocate with their votes whenever we call on them”. He said
Honourable Okla enjoined Kosofe residents to remain calm, civil and law abiding.
“If he has done things like this that enhances the welfare, the wellbeing and the livability of the people, I feel he deserves a pat on the back, he deserves an encouragement and second term.
If he is giving that second term, I know he will always perform better. I personally will work for him and ensures he comes back as our Chairman”. Okla concluded.
The CDC Chairman in Kosofe Honourable Segun Babatunde restated the significance of the day in the history of Kosofe.
He enjoined the beneficiaries to take charge of the precious gifts by not allowing anybody to vanadalize the transformers.
“Kosofe Local Government should keep faith with the Chairman, it is certain that he would meet their necessary needs. We have to keep faith, calm and pray for him. The enemies of the Chairman should have a change of heart because we can see the good things he is doing in Kosofe.
These mischief makers should have a rethink, they should join hands to make sure Kosofe local Government develop” He counselled.
The Assistant Secretary APC Lagos State Chapter Honourable Mrs Adejumoke Animawun during the Commissioning of road networks in Anthony explained the impression the Executive Chairman has made just in three years in office in the seven wards in Kosofe.
“He is wonderful, he has performed more than our expectations. He has done so many things in this our locality and in all the seven wards. He has done something that we can all be proud of. Something the community would appreciate like the road, drainage, bore-hole water where there is no availability of clean water and so many other good things he has been doing.
“He has performed wonderfully well. Aside the road, he is taking care of the old and the youths. Medically he has equipped the hospitals, he has made it a good one that at least the average people and the needy can also attend and they would receive good treatment. We really appreciate him, God will continue to help him and guide him too”.
Animawun enjoined the users of the road to use it prudently so that whatever they do on the road would make it last longer before it is being rehabilitated again. I want the users to take ownership of the road” She stressed.
The Supervisor for works and Infrastructure Kosofe Local Government Honourable Taiwo Balogun in his welcome speech said today is highly significant as it marks a milestone in their conscious effort to enhance the infrastructure of their community, and by extension improve the lives of our citizens.
In his words, he said;
“Undoubtedly, these transformers would provide reliable electricity supply, promote healthy lifestyle, total economic growth and improves the lives of our people.
“This donation is a testament to our administration dedication to fostering inclusive growth, which is in line with sustaining development goals and improving service delivery.
We challenge you to continue working with us, because together we can build a better future for our community, and make Kosofe local government a beacon of progress among others”. He said