Kosofe LG distributes food palliatives to 5,000 residents
Palliatives
Mr Moyosore Ogunlewe, Executive Chairman, Kosofe Local Government says his administration is irrevocably committed to the welfare and well-being of residents and will continue to do its best to positively impact lives in the area.
Ogunlewe made the statement at a programme to commemorate the second anniversary of his administration in Lagos.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the council chairman distributed food palliatives to no fewer than 5,000 residents during the programme.
Ogunlewe said the distribution of the items, such as rice, beans and yam, and launch of “Kosofe Food Bank“ were part of the council`s interventions to cushion the effect of the removal of fuel subsidy by the Federal Government.
“We are launching Kosofe Food Bank to assist our people here in Kosofe with foodstuffs in order to alleviate the burden of fuel subsidy removal.
“When we were given this mandate, we promised the good people of Kosofe that we would erase poverty and all forms of human miseries and usher in success, liberation and renewal of hope.
“What we are doing today is just a step in that direction,” he said.
Speaking on plans of his administration for the next two years, Ogunlewe said his administration would continue to be about service to the people and would always carry them along in the scheme of things.
The council chairman added that he would fashion out policies to make his administration inclusive and participatory.
“By this, we will make people the centre-piece of our administration, they will be involved in our day- to day management through their suggestions.
“And we shall create suggestion boxes in various wards and area offices for people to air their views, which will help shaping our policy formulation,” he said.
The chairman said that his administration would also hold periodic town hall meetings to interact with the people to know their needs.
He added that the commitment of his administration to reinventing the local government area was irreversible.
“Our administration will not relent in its efforts to ensure that we touch every area of needs. Our construction works took off immediately we assumed office.
“To God be the glory, we have embarked on series of projects such as Primary Health Care Centre at Oworonshoki Ward A in collaboration with Access Bank.
“We have constructed a new customary court and administrative offices.We have also done massive grading of roads at Mechanic Village, Ogudu.
“Education is key and very dear to our administration, and we have made our impact felt in this sector.
“We distributed free 150 GCE e-pins and completed registration for 150 beneficiaries at the maiden edition of in 2021,” he said.
Ogunlewe added that the council distributed 300 GCE e-pins, 1,000 JAMB/UTME e-pins and completed registration for 300 beneficiaries in 2022.
In the area of health, Ogunlewe said his administration had procured ambulances to improve service delivery in Primary Health Centres in the area.
“We have also been fueling generators in all Primary Health Centres to ensure 24 hours supply of electricity.
“We have provided toll- free ambulance emergency number : 09093000011, for rapid response .“ he said.
The chairman said his administration had provided 1,900 glasses to people in need and had treated residents with eye problems such as glaucoma and cataract, after screening. (NAN)
Edited by Bolaji Buhari
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