It was a historic moment for the people of Lagelu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA) as they witnessed the foundation laying of the permanent secretariat, a project set to redefine local governance and service delivery.
During the event, Hon. Kamorudeen Mudashiru, Chairman of Lagelu Local Government; Hon. Akintunde Emmanuel, Chairman of the Oyo Assembly Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters; Hon. Olayinka Sodiq, the Vice Chairman of Lagelu Local Government and Political Head of Lagelu North LCDA; and other traditional rulers in Oyedeji community , the staff and honourable councillors witnessed the laying of the foundation.
Laying the foundation for the secretariat, the council boss emphasised the commitment of his administration to provide social amenities for the welfare of the citizenry and also promised to enhance operational efficiency, improve coordination, and provide a modern workspace for staff, addressing long-standing administrative challenges.
In his address, Hon. Kamorudeen, hailed the project as a cornerstone of progress.
“Today, we lay the foundation for a stronger, more accessible government in Lagelu North LCDA,” he said. “This secretariat will empower us to serve our people better and drive sustainable development.”
“He said the building of a secretariat complex is considered a necessity to ensure the smooth running of the council activities and make the workforce of the council comfortable in the course of performing their official duties with a view to making them more productive.”
A highlight of the event was the stirring statement by Hon. Akintunde Emmanuel, whose words resonated deeply. “Our watchword in Lagelu is to make good history,” he proclaimed passionately. “This secretariat is more than a building—it’s a legacy of progress, a testament to our commitment to leave a positive mark for generations to come.”
Sharing the spotlight was Hon. Olayinka Sodiq, Vice Chairman of Lagelu Local Government and the Political Head of Lagelu North LCDA. Speaking passionately, he declared, “This secretariat is a dream realized for Lagelu North. As political head, I am dedicated to ensuring this project becomes a beacon of efficient governance and a catalyst for community development.”
In attendance include Hon. Idogbe Aduragbemi Emmanuel , Hon BABATUNDE Adesumbo ward 2, Alh Bashiru Dauda ward 13, Hon Akinmoyede Olawale ward 7, Hon Moshood Abiola ward 6, Hon Makinde Oyewole John ward 11, Hon Femi Kenfab super for works, Hon TJ Sa (Legislative Matters), and Hon. Double 6.
Also present are: Ag Hlga-Mrs C B.Ojo, AgDags–Mr Edward Adeniran, Ag Df-Mr Habib Adekunle, DW-Mr Oloyede, AgDess-Mr Morakinyo among others
