Governor Dapo Abiodun, on Monday, urged the newly elected Native Authorities Chairmen to ship the dividends of democracy to the folks on the grassroots stage.
Abiodun gave this cost through the swearing-in ceremony for the brand new chairmen on the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta.
In his remarks, Abiodun stated, “Because the closest tier of presidency, you’re anticipated to formulate insurance policies and implement programmes that positively affect and enhance the lives of the folks in your respective native authorities areas.”
“The elections are over, and also you are actually leaders for all. Be truthful and simply to everybody, and give attention to delivering growth to each nook of the state,” he suggested.
“God has chosen you for this duty, not since you are higher than others, however as a result of it pleases Him. Use this chance to serve diligently.”
Abiodun, who acknowledged the peaceable conduct of the election throughout the state, stated it was crucial for the council leaders to align with the state’s growth agenda by adopting the ISEYA mantra.
He additionally inspired them to embrace innovation to generate income for the event of their councils.
Whereas urging the brand new native authorities leaders to prioritise safety of their councils by working with safety companies, conventional rulers, and different stakeholders, the governor confused the necessity for them to mentor future leaders to maintain their legacies.
The governor additionally condemned the actions of people who imported unlawful safety operatives to disrupt the Saturday LG polls, including that such behaviour wouldn’t be tolerated.
“I wish to commend our regulation enforcement companies. Regardless of makes an attempt by some people to disrupt the elections, their plans had been thwarted.”
“Let me guarantee you that the occasions in Iperu are underneath thorough investigation. Anybody discovered responsible—regardless of their rank or affect—might be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the regulation,” he acknowledged.
Abiodun disclosed that sure people had employed thugs, hoodlums, and unauthorised policemen to create chaos through the elections, even attacking the vice-chairman of an area authorities in his hometown.
“Because the Chief Safety Officer of this state, I can’t enable such impunity. I promise to carry accountable anybody concerned as a result of sufficient is sufficient. These unlawful policemen have been disarmed and are actually in custody at Eleweran.”
In response, the Chairman of Sagamu Native Authorities Space, Olasile Odulate, on behalf of his colleagues, expressed gratitude to the governor and the folks of the state for his or her confidence in them.
He pledged that the newly elected chairmen would uphold the rules of fine governance and ship impactful management to the folks of their respective councils.