Rasaq addressing journalists at the event
Inspired by the need to ensure residents make adequate input in the formulation of its 2018 budget, Eredo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) – situated in Lagos State’s Epe Division – last Thursday held a consultative forum with inhabitants on the subject.
Held at the council’s secretariat, the event was attended by stakeholders in the community. They comprised: Traditional Rulers, Market Men and Women, Artisans, Security Operatives, Trade Unions, Non-govermental Organizations, as well as members of the council’s Community Development Association (CDA) and Community Development Committees (CDSs).
Addressing stakeholders at the event, the LCDA’s Chairman, Hon. Saliu Adeniyi Rasaq, said the programme was in fulfillment of one of his campaign pledges – for an all-inclusive government.
Rasaq told the gathering: “The main purpose of this stakeholders’ meeting is to present to you our vision and mission aimed at the development of Eredo LCDA and to welcome ideas from you the community for the development of our local government. We believe in symbiotic process of governance.”
In the course of deliberations, the stakeholders identified key areas of need in the community, to include: economic empowerment, grading of new roads, security, waste disposal, clearing of drainages, education and transportation.
Earlier, while enumerating some developmental strides, he’s made since he was sworn into office in the last six months, Razaq informed residents – his administration is presently grading link roads in the LCDA.
The council boss, further stated, his administration, has been able to sustain a cordial relationship in the market sector – by providing modern toilets – at Mojoda Market.
Razaq listed other strides, to include: upgrading of Ibowon Fish Market, completion of Ganiu Olayemi Office Complex and provision of affordable shops and stalls at Pobo Market, among others. He added: “Also we assisted cattle rearers – in terms of logistics for the of rejuvenating Otedola Market.”
In the area of tourism development, he disclosed his administration – allocated plots of land at Sungbo Eredo area – to Lagos State Parks and Gardens Ageny (LASPARK) - for tourist beautification purposes.
The council is also employing more staff to complement the workforce of existing gardeners in the LCDA.
Rasaq, commended, Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, for ongoing massive investments in world-class road infrastructure in the LCDA – besides provision of other amenities. These investments, he pointed out, has improved living standards in the community – besides attracting investments into the LCDA.

Photo caption: Rasaq addressing journalists at the event.

Source: https://mediaaccent..co.ke/2018/02/eredo-lcda-consults-residents-on-2018.html?m=1