1-year In Office: Ojodu LCDA Boss, David Odunmbaku Celebrate Youths, Companies, Motivates Teachers {Photos}*



•Legislators received official vehicles,as 200 GCE forms were distributed to students


•Plank market received financial support after fire incident



The ceremonies for the commemoration of the first year-in-office of the Administration of Hon. David Olusegun Odunmbaku as the Executive Chairman of Ojodu LCDA commenced on Wednesday 21st September, 2022 with a Youth Symposium, themed “Advantages of Youth Engagement Programmes”;  Teachers’ empowerment; Keynol’s Induction as well as presentation of GCE forms to students.

At the event held at the Council Secretariat Hall, the Executive Chairman meticulously itemized various activities targeted at the youths in the LCDA suchas empowerment, skills acquisition, scholarship and bursary payment, ICT trainings etc.

There is no gain saying the fact that the youths of Ojodu LCDA have been feeling the positive impacts of grassroots governance and inclusiveness. These assertions were corroborated by the massive turnout and various testimonies from the youths of the LCDA.

While giving his address, Odunmbaku appreciated the youths and members of his administration for the journey so far while elucidating on the programmes implemented by his administration. He also spoke on his commitment towards making young people realize their potentials and aspirations in life.

In a bid to reward conscientious and hard-working teachers within the LCDA, Odunmbaku partnered with Adedeji Awolola Foundation to present cheques(Winner –N250,000; 1st Runner up –N150,000; 2ndRunner up –N100,000) and consolation prizes worth One million Naira; after an online based assessment had been conducted.

A cheque of One Million Naira was also presented to the office of Ikeja Local Government Education Authority (LGEA) towards the procurement of utility bus(to aid mobility and monitoring).

In addition, 200 GCE forms were distributed to students. The second day of the 3-day celebration which was held at the Council Secretariat on Wednesday 21st September, was dedicated to the distribution of POS machines, financial donation to plank market and business women, as well as handing over of official vehicles to the legislators.

While delivering his speech, the Odunmbaku reiterated the commitment of his administration towards improving the standard of living of the citizens through incessant supports which would culminate in economic and financial independence.

The Chairman also donated cash of One Million Naira to Ogba Plank Market to cushion the effect of the fire incident that engulfed the market. Likewise, POS machines and cash donations were given to the various traders to further improve their businesses.

The 3-day celebration of the first anniversary ofthe administration of Executive Chairman,Ojodu LCDA Hon. David Olusegun Odunmbaku climaxed with the second edition of “Breakfast with the Chairman”, the commissioning of Oke-ira Central Primary Health Care.Centre (PHC), Apata Oke-ira, and the presentation of a brand-new ambulance.

The grand-finale had in attendance, captains of industries, professionals and representatives from companies located within Ojodu LCDA. The corporate meeting, a.brainchild of the Odunmbaku, was initiated to further ensure transparency, accountability and harmonious relationship with the corporate stakeholders.

During his presentation titled “Ojodu: The Challenges, Opportunities, Partnerships and Sustainable Developments”, Odunmbaku highlighted the need for synergy between public and private entities in order to surmount the teaming challenges of the present realities.

“Since the inception of our administration, we have been vigorously working to better the standard of living of the good people of Ojodu LCDA through the HEYS agenda (Health, Education, Youth empowerment and Social Infrastructure).

However, with the meagre resources at our disposal, we’ve been able to actualize a couple of people-oriented project. But with the adequate help and subventions from all our responsive and responsible corporate citizens, through (Corporate Social Responsibilities), we would jointly build a society of our dreams” said Odunmbaku.

Likewise, while clamoring for more supports from the stakeholders, the Chairman underscored various projects embarked upon since his inception ranging from the upgrade of PHCCs, ICT & vocational Training Centres, youth empowerment, teachers’motivation, financial assistance to the widows, senior citizens, and entrepreneurs
amongst others. “But just like ‘Oliver Twist’ he sought for more to deliver more”.

The event ended with the commissioning of the newly renovated PHC and ambulance at Apata Oke-ira. The Medical Officer Health, Dr. Anne Okonma re-emphasized the need to patronize the adequately-equipped (with 24hours power supply) facility for qualitative health services.