.By: Kayode Ibikunle
The Executive Chairman Obafemi Owode Local Government, Ambassador Ogunsola Adesina On Tuesday received a delegation from the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies ( NIPSS) kuru, Jos who was on an official visit to the Local government Receiving the delegation on behalf of the council boss ,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 saying that people in diaspora and Nigerians as a whole are coming to ofada town in Obafemi owode local government area to buy the rice.
He further appeal to the Federal Government to invest and provide modern agricultural equipments to Farmers 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 then appealed to government to help build up the security network of the local government and its environs saying that the local government are experiencing many challenges such as kidnapping, Drug Abuse, Cultism and other social vices due to influx of immigrants from Lagos and Ibadan.
" In the recent time,the menace of kidnapping in the local government area, particularly in Ogunmakin and Owode axis of the council area has been reduced with the help of military surveillance while applauding the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, MFR for his timely intervention.
He then 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 participants, Hon. Olusesi highlighted some of the achievements of Ambassador Ogunsola Adesina led administration since assumption of office in Obafemi owode local government as this administration has played proactive roles in the areas of bringing many infrastructures to the council 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 government's to grant full Autonomy to the Local Government so as to enhance in delivery of good governance at the grassroot and boost the internally generated capacity which inturn will bring fulfillment of dividend of democracy to the people and massive development to the council area.
He later presented souvenir to the visitors on behalf of the Executive Chairman, Amb. Ogunsola Adesina Lanre.
In his own response , the leader of the team,Brigd. Gen. Wowo Nasiru, mni, appreciates 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 government in Ogun state and look for lasting solutions to these challenges and the opportunities available in the Local government in Ogun state.
Brigd. Gen. Nasiru thereafter presented a plaque to Hon.Olusesi and was received on behalf of 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 and Sports, Hon. Alhaja Akintayo Risikat, Supervisor for Women Affairs and Community Development, Mr. Gbenga Shofidiya, Special Adviser on Security and Inter-governmental Affairs.
Attendance also includes, Mr. Ogundele Fatai, Head of Local Government Administration, Mr. Ekemode Ebenezer, Director, Finance and Supplies, Mrs G.A. Adeyemi,Director WES,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,among others.
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