*Ado-Odo/Ota LG Chairman Commends Citizens' Demands for Community Development*

*Ado-Odo/Ota LG Chairman Commends Citizens' Demands for Community Development*

Ado-odo/ota Local Government Chairman, Alhaji Lawal Wasiu has said the initiative of submitting demands by Citizens Engagement Platforms has demonstrated a commitment to community-driven development and collaborative governance to enable the  Council works towards creating a better future for its residents.

The Chairman, Alhaji Lawal Wasiu made this statement during a visit by  the  Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Citizens Engagement Platforms at the Local Government Secretariat in Ota.

 Lawal commended the initiative and pledged the  commitment of his administration to address the outlined priorities assuring that his administration will not relent in its efforts to make the Local Government an enviable one in the comity of Local Governments in the State.

He said there are plans to set up a monitoring and implementation committee to ensure timely response to the demands adding that as the Council works towards creating a better future for its residents, this approach in no doubt will  yield positive outcomes.

Speaking earlier, the Leader of the Citizens Engagement Platform, Prince Femi Fadina, emphasized the significance of the Charter as a tool for accountability. 

"This document reflects the voices and aspirations of our people. It is a blueprint for the development we want to see in Ado Odo Ota local government area." He commended the Council Boss for his commitment at engaging with the grassroots for developmental projects and urged him to prioritize the demand outlined", Femi said.

He highlighted some of the demands to include: Infrastructure development, Healthcare Upgrading primary health centers, Education, Renovation of dilapidated school buildings, provision of learning materials, and scholarships for indigent students.Youth Empowerment: Establishment of skill acquisition centers and funding for small and medium enterprises SMEs and Security among others.

Responding, The Head of Local Government Administration of the Council Alhaji Junaid  Babatunde Wasiu FCA, informed the gathering  that the present administration has been working assiduously since its  inception adding the demands encapsulate some of the intentions of Alhaji Lawal Wasiu in the Local Government.

He said the ultimate goal is to improve the lives of community members, addressing their needs and concerns through a well-planned and inclusive approach.