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LAGOS EAST DECIDES: Abiru, Alabi, Kaoli Others Set to Meet Council of Obas.

Ahead of Lagos East Senatorial District Bye-Election scheduled to hold October 31st Abiru, Alabi, Kaoli set to meet Council of Obas in Lagos East at Onoforijas Palace Epe.

The All Progressive Progress Congress (APC) Candidate Sen. Tokunbo Abiru accompanied by National President of Association of Local Governments Chairmen in Nigeria (ALGON) Hon. Alabi Kolade, Hon Kaoli among others.

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Monday, 14th September 2020.

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PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI INAUGURATES NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2050 AT PRESIDENTIAL VILLA ABUJA, 9TH WEDNESDAY, 2020



ALGON NATIONAL PRESIDENT HAILS PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI



President of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria ALGON Hon Kolade David Alabi has commended President Muhammadu Buhari on the inauguration of the steering committee of the Vision 2050.



In his vote of thanks to the Honourable Minister of Finance and National Planing Hajia and the organisers of the National Development plan and vision 2050 the Medium Term Expenditure Framework in Abuja today, the ALGON boss pointed out that by including the 3 Tier as one of it's stakeholders leading to his nomination as national President of ALGON and member of the National steering committee which is the Apex planing organ of the development Agenda, it has shown the sincerity of the programme as it takes a bottom up approach towards effective realization of the objectives of programme because according to him, it will aggregate and input all the opinion and fundermental plan of action that will help in the realization of all it's set goals.


Answering questions from the newsmen at the State house Presidential Villa Abuja today, Honourable Alabi stated ALGONs inclusions has put the 3 Tier in the right position as a key development partner to the Federal and states governments. He urged the organiser and all stakeholders to live up to the expectations of the project so as to guarantee a robust plan that will affect positively the rural populace in it's implementation.
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HONOURABLE ALABI KOLADE DAVID (AKD), COUNCIL CHAIRMAN OF MANY PARTS

The Bariga Council Chairman mean different things to different people, depending on the prism from which he is being considered. To some people, Honourable Alabi Kolade David is a father figure. To some others, he’s Transformer of Bariga & its environment, promoter of good governance, a mentor, a leader, a technocrat, a grassroot manager, team player and to some he's a dream actualiser, true. And yet, to some others, he’s the strict man of integrity, whose focus remain to bridge the gap between dream and reality in achieving a better community and Bariga of our pride, very correct.

Sometime in the early days of the administration, Honourable Alabi Kolade indicated that he had come to run an all inclusive government where everyone and anyone will have a say and his/her opinion well attended to in transforming Bariga Local Council. Huge numbers of resident/ associates believe outrightly on the transformation agenda, it took few 6 months to believe in the simple agenda while a little 365 days in office to believe Alabi Kolade led Government has not come to play with respect to his vision for Bariga. The beauty story of present is everybody and anybody has believe that indeed the transformation man has come to rescue Bariga from the old status to the new status of total development a tour around the community will be a lucid evidence.

To mention one out of the numerous awesome steps the Council Chairman has taken is advocating and implementing the sustainable development goal from Goal 1 till Goal 17 in favour of the community others is story for another day. However, it was clear that AKD never joke with any sector starting from Health, Education, Infrastructure, Capacity building among others to be discussed much more later.

Primary health care (PHC) is usually the initial point of contact for individuals seeking to access health care and providers of PHC play a crucial role in the healthcare model. CMS Primary Health Center located at Ilaje bus stop Bariga built by Honourable Alabi Kolade David led administration in focus, the primary health Center is part of the move to bring succour to the masses as good health is best described at wealth, equipments therein speaks volume about its standard.

On visit, Governor of Lagos State Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu on 14th February 2020, he described the health Center as Grade A and a classic one to the community.

However the CMS Primary Health Centre housed loads of standard equipments & departments therein such as maternity wards, consulting rooms, accident and emergency , doctor's quarters, laboratory , standby ambulance , security patrol van , pharmacy as well as X ray machine among others standard equipments in the health Center.

Within the stipulated timeout in office Honourable Alabi Kolade David has proven points that indeed we can have Bariga of our dream that will be our pride anywhere.

One of the unspeakable joy remains, prenegent women are delivering safely with easy access to standard Health Center, we are lucky to have a man called Alabi Kolade David full of vision, innovation & exposure.

... more still coming.

#MyBarigaMyPride

Olonitola Oluwaseun CALEB, is Special Assistant to Honourable Alabi Kolade David on Media.

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Which 22nd August? Is it for 2021?

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National Youth Council of Nigeria (Bariga Branch) has okay her Walk Against Rape set to hold on Saturday 22nd August. Recall the event was initially scheduled to hold on 8th August 2020 but postponed due to the tight scheduled of some of her invited prominent personalities.

According to the public Relations Officer Caleb Olonitola "we are set to hold our proposed event tagged Walk Against Rape within our immediate community. The event will house Bariga council chairman Hon. Alabi Kolade David (Chief Host), Wife of Lagos State Governor Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, Hon. Kuye Ademorin (MHR), Hon. Rotimi Abiru (LAHA), Hon. Kuponiyi Adeola (Vice Chairman), cabinet members, Legislators, SSAs, Supervisors, Youth Organizations, general public among others.

"As youth and useful body we key into the sustainable development goal of the United nation, SDG 5 Gender Equality. It's worth of note that Gender/ Sexual Equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable community", he said.

However, the event has been reported to hold on Saturday 22nd August 2020 by 7:30am while point of convergence remains "Bariga Roundabout.

Note: The walk will be held in strict compliance with the Covid 19 guidelines.

Build the Youth,
Build the Nation!

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Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) held her EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING yesterday THURSDAY 13TH OF AUGUST, 2020 IN ABUJA.

The meeting which was the first after the outbreak of COVID19 in the country few months ago, the Association led by Honourable Alabi Kolade David was back on working effectively to position ALGON to its benefitted height.

According to the National President Alabi Kolade David, "Our efforts towards rebranding the narrative of ALGON positively remain unchanged", he said.

Below is the full speech of the National President Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON):

SPEECH DELIVERED BY THE ALGON NATIONAL PRESIDENT, HON. ALABI KOLADE DAVID AT THE ASSOCIATION NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY 13TH OF AUGUST, 2020 IN ABUJA.

Honourable Colleagues, all praises to Almighty God for His mercies and continued benevolence to have seen us through the CORONA VIRUS PANDEMIC that plagued our Nation in the last 6 months or so! Let me also acknowledge the tremendous Grace of Allah that has enabled us to observe the Eid-Il-Kabir in good health!!

It is on that note that I warmly welcome you to Abuja for yet another NEC meeting.

My beloved Colleagues, when the mantle of leadership fell on me by the grace of God and your exceptional show of love towards me, I promised to change the narratives from the unpleasant doldrums to raising the bar for effective beneficial governance at the grassroots.

ALGON HOUSE

I profoundly acknowledge with deep appreciation, our legal team both external and internal for their professional dexterity to retrieve the ALGON HOUSE here in Maitama-Abuja by a unanimous decision of the Hon. Justices of the High Court of Abuja. Their conclusive words in their judgment are damning of the high level fraud perpetrated against the body of ALGON. Please see the copy of the High Court judgment.

EUROPEAN UNION

We have equally maintained our follow up, collaboration and synergy with the United Cities and Local Governments-Africa, (UCLG Africa) and that of the European Union have been established.

I wish to further bring to your notice some other concerns already placed in the front-burner for Local Councils to be treated as "State Actors" before the Federal Government for consideration and upward review.

ALGON as well as other members of UCLG Africa, having been recognized as State Actors, have the unique opportunity to now participate in the dialogue with the EUD, representatives of the Federal Government in the formulation and execution of agreed programmes. The consultant, if time permits, will brief NEC on progress so far.


REVIEW OF ALLOCATION FORMULA

We have also been invited to present our memorandum on the review of Revenue Allocation Formula by the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RAMFAC)

Review of the fiscal Revenue Allocation Formula viz –
a) FEDERAL GOVERNMENT: 52.68%.
b) STATE GOVERNMENT: 26.72%.
c) LOCAL GOVERNMENTS: 20.60%.
We have so much in our hands to contend with and the paltry sum allocated is grossly inadequate!!

ALGON INVESTEMENTS
The Nigeria Investment Authority "NSIA" Seed Capital of $1.25Billion with current ownership structure which is as follows:
a) Federal Government: 45.83%.
b) State Governments: 36.25%.
c) Local Governments: 17.76%.

Also not forgetting our shareholding structures in The Nigeria Delta Power Holdings

LOCAL GOVERNMENT RECOVERY
Many thanks to Dr. Okey Odey whose zeal, propensity and determination to retrieve our accruable Paris Club Funds over the years from the Federal Government to ALGON indeed is commendable with assurances that all shall be well very soon.
The consultant is also here to give us a brief.

IN CONCLUSION

I also quip to advise that we take advantage of the proposal of the consultant, Dr. Kingsley Esegbue on TV Licenses Fees collection services lucidly enumerated to improve our Internally Generated Revenue at the Local Governments, more so with our lean purse caused by this new-normal brought about by Covid-19 Pandemic

With all intent and purposes, I am assiduously deploying all reasonable, diligent and legal means aimed at the aforementioned instances, secure the release of ALL accrued benefits over the years to the Local Governments throughout the Federation. The details of extent of pursuance shall be made available as we progress on the matter.

Your continued support, I crave as always.

Thank you ALL.

Hon. Alabi Kolade David
National President

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Caleb Olonitola

LASG Distributes Relief Package to Indigents Pregnant Women in Somolu/Bariga.

Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu through the Office of Civil Engagement has distributed relief package to the indigent pregnant women in Somolu Local Government & Bariga Local Council.

The program held on Tuesday 4th August 2020 at Bariga secretariat was well attended by pregnant women from different communities within Somolu-Bariga.

Recall one of the responsibilities of Lagos civil engagement department remain to bring all state government opportunities down to the local level in assisting the efforts of the Council Chairmen.

However, the purpose of the program was to orientate pregnant women on reasons to always consume balance diet at all time to assist the unborn kid cognitive growth. The scheme tagged Mother, Infant and Child (M.I.C.H) Programme.

The representative of the Civil engagement said the M.I.C.H programme is a component of the ‘Womb to School’ initiative, which is a basket of social services initiated by the Office of Civic Engagement.

Honourable Kuponiyi Adeola Zainot who represented the Chairman Honourable Alabi Kolade thanked the Governor of Lagos State, First Lady as well as Office of the Civil Engagement for the wonderful program to the pregnant women in Somolu/Bariga.

She added that the CMS primary health centre built by the Council Chairman Hon Alabi has been one of the resourceful place for our pregnant women for their antenatal test among all other necessary tests & checkup because health is wealth.

In attendance were: Lagos State Officials, Honourable Kuponiyi Adeola (Vice Chairman), Hon. Kazeem Babalola (Supervisor on Health), MOH Bariga, MOH Somolu, medical practitioners, HODs, SSAs, S.As among others.

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Re: Who Succeeds Osinowo in Lagos East?.

Our attention had been drawn to the article of a popular newspaper “ THE NATION" titled: “WHO SUCCEEDS OSINOWO IN LAGOS EAST?” published on June 23rd, 2020. Even though we are still mourning the passing away of our late benefactor and leader, Senator Bayo Osinowo. The article clearly is an indicator that high level consultations and politiking had began in the quest to find a suitable candidate for our great party that will succeed our dear Peperito at the senate.

The article on "who Succeeds Osinowo in Lagos East", mentioned Chief Lanre Rasak, KLM as the most qualified, matured and experienced person to represent the lagos east senatorial district. We strongly believe such position remains the thought and imagination of the writer and cannot reflect the appropriateness of the good people of Lagos East at large, we also feel at this stage in our political sojourn efforts should be geared at putting forth vibrant, experienced and more importantly a youthful representative as such, it is disservice to mention someone aged, with no legislative Experience as the only candidate who is fit to represent Lagos East in the red chamber of the National Assembly.

Interestingly and to set the records straight, we all are aware that Senator Anthony Adefuye at the age of 46 became a senator, Senator Olorunimbe Mamora became a senator of Lagos East in 2003 at 50 years, Senator Ganiyu Olarenwaju Solomon got elected a Senator in 2007 at 48 years, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro was 46 years a Senator in 2003 and Senator Solomon O. Adeola (Yayi) in 2015 got elected at 45 years. etc. The recent of it all is our proactive Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwoolu who just clocked 55 and our well-articulated Speaker representing Surulere, RT. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila who is now 58. They have all been instrumental to the growth and development of this nation at large and not bench warmers.


Therefore, it is agreeable that Lagos East senatorial district needs someone with criteria as follows:

1. Someone within the age bracket of 35 to 55 years, a party loyalist with capacity, character and competence, *who is ranked first out of many

2 A person with grounded legislative experience, policy formulation and implementation, friend of all, accessible, youthful and useful to the populace.

3. A team player with legislative knowledge who can set the ball rolling with little or no guidance, as there should be no room for freshers or learning on the job.

4. A marketable candidate whose loyalty has been tested and trusted by the party and not a technocrat or individual who isn't known or involved in the progressive movement of our dear party before now.

We cannot but agree that Lagos East Senatorial district have productive, experienced and competent leaders within the age bracket mentioned above, who can be given the mandate to continue transforming the representation of Lagos east Senatorial district at the upper Chamber positively. To mention but a few are *Hon Dayo Alebiosu (former member House of Representatives, Kosofe), Hon Jimi Benson (Member House of Representatives, Ikorodu), and probably Hon Segun Olulade Eleniyan (former member Lagos State House Of Assembly, Epe) and other capable hands* that can be suggested with capacity and character marketable to the populace.

Conclusively, We crave the indulgence of the party leadership to consider the above recommendations towards picking the right individual whose brand is marketable to all and can stand to defeat any candidate from the opposition. We so much believe that our leader, the political strategist, *Jagaban of Africa Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu* will understands the importance of choosing a person of attributes above as replacement for our late distinguished Bayo Osinowo. Our development in Lagos East remains our concern and we do not see our senatorial district divisible by any means whatsoever. We therefore opine that our voice should be led by an intelligent, Progressive, loyal and well experienced youthful personality who will deliver democratic governance to the people.

"Lagos State had made an unarguable tremendous progress with the visionary leadership of Asiwaju and other party leaders, owing to their ingenious ability to identify talents that delivers and the list are numerous as we all know. Thus, this vacuum presents another opportunity for them to do what they knows how to do best by placing a round peg in a round hole"!

Thank You.

Long live Lagos East Senatorial District!!!!!
Long live Lagos State

Signed
LAGOS EAST ARISE MOVEMENT


#YoungVibrantSenator #LagosEastSenatorialDistrict #FressBlood #LoyalPartyMan #InteligentParliamentarian

It was very unfortunate as the alledge mission of Lagos State Transition Committee Chairman Comr. Odunuga continue to gain more limelight in putting Local Chapters within the State into crises of self interest ahead of the State Congress.

According to eyewitness, the alleged illegal innauguration which took place at Somolu Local Government in the presence of NYCN State Leaders witnessed different opinion turns rift from Youth but the situation was not managed carefully.

Our source learnt the former Chairman of Youth Council Somolu Chapter Comrade Martins Abiodun reportedly raised a valid point of order for the available of leaders from the state to be aware of the impending error and injustice they will do to the existing excos and the youth at large if they actually went ahead with the innauguration.

The inauguration turn violence when Comrade Martins Abiodun was assailed in the hall by alleged thugs. According to our reporter "Martins was held by his trouser dragged out like a dog, his insistence on witnessing the whole scenes or not to be touched further infuriated the thugs and Martins was beaten up with heavy blows and slap.

Some of the Youth Council leaders presented at Somolu Local Government on Friday 19th June 2020 includes Comr. Odunuga, Comr. Gbadebo, Comr Qudus, Comr. Obama, Comr. Alex Akin and Comr. Aphixco.

One of the Youth said "Mr. Dele Afọlábí the Chief of staff to Somolu Local Government Chairman had instructed the 'good boys' to beat, molested and violently dismissed a youth leader , Comrade Martins Abiodun."

The question is what is the future of Youth Council in State and its Chapter if Comr. Odunuga and his Co Team continue with their ways of defrauding Local Chapters by act, Interfering in Local Chapters affairs and plotting to back particular candidate at the forthcoming Congress!!!

BOS @ 55

Fifty-five Hearty Cheers to Mr. Governor - BABAJIDE OLUSOLA SANWO- OLU!!

Today in history, a quiteessential leader per excellence, whose vision and mission is to regenerate Lagos to the megacity of our dreams.

A vibrant and impactful leader whose developmental trajectory is "people based" and tailors governance towards the citizens' demands.

Notwithstanding the COVID-19 PANDEMIC that has ravaged the State, Mr. Governor has aptly contained the spread with unassailable dexterity and passion to save lives.


You're a leader who values the impacts and needs of citizens in governance as you tailored your goals to meet the citizens demands.

Undoubtedly, you're a stabilizer whose level of selflessness is exceptional.

Your selfess service to humanity and your capacity building traits to propel a greater Lagos is highly commendable, the stability brought forth reflects your administration's developments.


I pray that the Lord continues to be your source of strength, enrich you more abundantly with wisdom, stable Health and longevity.

Congratulations and Happy Birthday Sir!! .

Signed:
ALABI Kolade David
ALGON NATIONAL PRESIDENT.

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Build the Youth !
Build the Nation!!

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Council Leadership Inaugurates New Executives of National Youth Council of Nigeria Bariga Chapter

➕Charged Executives to uphold the interest of Youth.

➕Shun any forms of social vices.

Bariga Local Council leadership has inaugurated new Executives of National Youth Council of Nigeria, Bariga Chapter today Friday, 19th June, 2020.

The Executive Chairman of Bariga Local Council Honourable Alabi Kolade David ably represented by his amiable Vice Chairman, Honourable Adeola Kuponiyi.

The Vice chairman while speaking at the inauguration ceremony congratulates the Executive members for another opportunity to serve and make massive contributions to the development of the community.

In her remarks "Every progressive Government that has the interest of Youths in her administration will never put aside platforms that will enhance Youthful contributions and its impact to the community".

"It's also worth of mention that the Council Chairman, Honourable Alabi Kolade, led administration has empowered massive number of youths in his administration and still counting.

"However, this has helped to bring National Youth Council of Nigeria, Bariga Chapter, back to limelight.

"This is one of the numerous ways the Chairman's administration have been supporting the affairs of the Youths.

Honourable Kuponiyi in her address on behalf of the Council Chairman further charged the youths to search for opportunities, programs that will benefits the youths in creating continuous synergy among all.

Hon. Adeola Kuponiyi concluded her speech by pleading to the youths to shun division and any act that might cause havoc within the Local Council.

Chief of Staff to the Council Chairman Honourable Adebomojo Oluwatoyin in his fatherly advice beseeched the Youth Council leadership to always carry along youths within the hook and cranny of Bariga to achieve the Bariga of our Pride.

Honourable Supervisor on Agric & Community Development to the Council Chairman, Honourable Hakeem Oshoala while addressing the Executives acknowledged Youth has highest percentage of population in the Country whether Federal, State or at the Local Government, he tasked the new Executives to work towards preventing the young once from joining group or forum that might cause hooliganism but educative programs within the community should be promoted.

In a comprehensive inaugural lecture delivered by Dr AbdulHakeem Qoseem from University of Lagos (Unilag) Education Department, he described the Youth as partner in progress to the community. He said the executives are link between the Government and the Youth at large, the excos should help train, build and develop the Nation.

The new Executives of National Youth Council of Nigeria, Bariga Chapter comprises of:

1. Comr. Amodu Babatunde
Coordinator

2. Comr. Oluwaseun Okeowo
Deputy Coordinator

3. Comr. Oladimeji Ibrahim
Secretary

4 Comr. Saheed Akinsemoyin
Asst. Secretary

5. Comr. Lawal D. Khadijat
Treasurer

6. Comr. Bolaji Omolara
Legal

7. Comr. Caleb Olonitola
Public Relation Officer

8. Comr. Yisa Giwa Temitope
Assist. PRO

9. Comr. Ganiyu Shittu
Financial Secretary

10. Comr. Babatunde Balogun
Assist. Financial Secretary

11. Comr. Azeez Idris
Auditor

12. Conr. Kuforiji Taiwo
Assist. Auditor

13. Comr. Nofisat Tijani
Social Secretary

14 Comr. Hawau Shobola
Assist Social Secretary

15. Comr. Adaramodu Olaoluwa
Welfare

16. Comr. David Adesuyi
Ex- Officio I

17. Comr. Azeez Awolaru
Ex- Officio II

18. Comr. Yusuf Taiwo
Sport Director

19. Comr. Oluwakemi Balogun
Finance Director

20. Comr. Tajudeen Adebayo
Social Director

The representative of HOD Agric Department Mr. Lampejo B.O, after oath of office pleaded with the youths to be fair in discharging their duties.

Comrade Amodu Babatunde the Cordinator of Bariga Youth Council while addressing the press thanked the leadership of Bariga led by Honourable Alabi Kolade David on behalf of all the Executives for his kind gesture on Youth affairs since inception of his administration.

He further assured all youths that the new Executives will work as a team to train, build and develop Bariga.

In attendance were:

Vice Chairman Honourable Kuponiyi Adeola,

Honourable Adebomojo Oluwatoyin (Chief of Staff),

Hon Hakeem Oshoala Supervisor for Agric & Community Dev.,

Mr Lampejo B.O representative of (HOD Agric Department),

Dr AbdulHakeem Qoseem Guest Speaker,

Honourable Okeowo Nureni (APC Youth Leader),

Honourable Taiwo Lawal (Youth Liaison Officer),

Guests, among other distinguished personalities.

Build the Youth !!!
Build the Nation !!!

Caleb Olonitola
P.R.O National Youth Council, Bariga Chapter.
Friday, 19th June 2020.

THE DEMISE OF A RARE GEM- ALGON NATIONAL PRESIDENT COMMISERATES WITH PEPERITO'S FAMILY!

How cruel can death be at this material time? The National President of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Hon. ALABI Kolade David symphatizes with colleagues, families and friends particularly Lagos East Senatorial District upon the demise of Distinguished Senator Adebayo Osinowo a.k.a "Peperito".

Hon. Alabi in his short statement through his Media Office said, " we are still in shock and saddened about the death of a rare gem, Peperito, an inspiring leader who used his voice as a legislator to speak on behalf of his people.

His untimely death has left a mark of "real courage and leadership skills worthy to emulate by all."

Before his demise, he was a true and noble friend of the people of Lagos East. He was one of the very few people that fought for democratic rule, and always on the front-line.

Indeed, we loved him and will be greatly missed but Allah loved him most.

To the immediate family, friends, political associates and loved ones, on behalf of all the Local Government in Nigeria, we pray that Almighty God forgive him, make the grave a conducive place for him and grant him Aljanat Fridaus.


CONTINUE TO REST IN PEACE PEPERITO

Signed:
Hon. ALABI Kolade David
ALGON National President.

21 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY; NIGERIANS SUPPORT ITS GROWTH AND IN OBEDIENCE - ALGON National President.

"The right to vote and be voted was exercised, the turn out was massive, the people were glad they observed one of the constitutional responsibilities of a law abiding citizen - 21 years ago."!!

The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) National President, Hon. Kolade Alabi celebrates this historic day with Nigerians as he urges them to be supportive democratic governance at all times.

In a brief statement released this morning through his media office, the ALGON National President said, "Democracy, ever since1993 mirrors more in our country". He quipped to make reference to Theodore Roosevelt, who in one of his sayings opines that, "A great democracy must be progressive or it will soon cease to be a great democracy".

To prevent this, Nigerians need to be more supportive and law abiding at all times to the Governments at the Federal, State and Local levels in order to achieve a progressive democracy with monumental developments in the country. The ALGON President added.

Indubitably, I must commend the effort of great Nigerians both old and young who struggle, strive and laws abiding in order to achieve the best in the country.

Putting more effort will inveigle others and help the government to exercise democracy at it's peak.

Take Responsibility and Stay Safe

©️ALGON MEDIA OFFICE

ALGON FELICITATES WITH THE 15TH ONIRU-ELECT

His Royal Majesty
OBA Abdul-Wasiu Gbolahan Lawal (ABISOGUN II)
The Oniru of Iru Kingdom


Alayeluwa, on behalf of all the Local Government Chairmen in Nigeria, we congratulate you and pray that the Almighty God grant you more wisdom and understanding, as we hope that your reign shall usher in more unprecedented growth, development and peace to the land.


Ki eku o ma me bi eku
Ki eye o ma ke bi eye
Ki awon aboyun Ile o ma bi were
Ki gbo awon agan ti owo ala b'osun.

Ki Ade pe L'ori
Ki Bata pe l'ese
Ki abere di okinni
Ki esin oba o je oko pe.

KABIYESI ooo

Signed:
ALABI Kolade David
ALGON National President
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EID-IL-MUBARAK: ALGON PRESIDENT FELICITATES WITH MUSLIMS, IMPELS INCESSANT PRAYERS AMIDST COVID-19 PANDEMIC.

The National President of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Hon. ALABI Kolade David felicitates with Muslim faithful upon the completion of the 30 days obligatory fast in the Holy Month of Ramadan and by extension the Eid-il-Fitri Celebrations.


In a statement issued on Saturday 23rd May, 2020 through his media office, the ALGON National President said, "I sincerely commend the strength and efforts of

all Muslims as they observed one of the Pillars of Islam (Sawm) and extensive prayers during this COVID-19 Pandemic period. It takes the grace of God to achieve this feat! Alhamdulillah."

Indeed, the teachings and blessings of the Holy Month made you all to be closer to God, desist from vices and illegal acts.

All these self purifications shouldn't stop after the Ramadan, you must make it part of your habitual ways perpetually on daily basis."ALGON President added.

However, he urged the Muslim faithful not to relent in their prayers after the Holy Month but should pray ceaselessly in accordance with Islamic injunctions.

Once again, “I celebrate with you all during this Eid-il-Fitri festivity, may the Almighty Allah continue to protect us and shower His blessing on us all”

Finally, the ALGON National President urged all Muslims to take responsibility towards adequate preventive measures and obeying the Federal Governments’ guidelines in curbing the spread of COVID-19 Pandemic.


"Eid-il-Mubarak"! ALABI said

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With great pleasure and love, the Chief Press Secretaries to Conference 57 Chairmen (Lagos State) celebrates a dutiful leader at all times, Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON) National President, Executive Chairman Bariga LCDA, Hon. Kolade Alabi as he adds another prosperous year to his years.

You're indeed a leader with worthy traits to emulate. Your effectiveness and concern towards the people is sine qua non.

Being a Press Friendly leader, we appreciate your availability and keen interest in some complaints we tendered, as you help to proffer solutions without much delay.

Alabi - Mr Transformer as fondly called in his domain reflect your diligency, being dutiful and commitment to the people by providing their basic needs.

As you add another year to your years we wish you many more victorious years on earth in good and sound health. Long life and prosperity with great upliftment.

Signed:
Kausara Olaleye
Asst. P.R.O,

Happy birthday Sir

All Progressive Congress (APC) Bariga felicitates with Hon Alabi Kolade David Executive Chairman of Bariga Local Council.


"I’m standing in on behalf of all APC members in Bariga and all Exco members .You have been an exemplary man to the leaders in Bariga also .We wish you many more successful celebrations in life. May God continue to increase you in knowledge towards making Bariga sustainable for both young and old.

"We use this opportunity to ACKNOWLEDGE AND HONOUR A GREAT LEADER ,as well as a peace loving chairman whose devotion to the cause of our LCDA is legendary We continue to value your courage in ongoing efforts to making sure that Bariga LCDA becomes one of the best developed in Lagos state.

"May you grow through this new year of yours,getting better in all you do and may the Lord bless you with long life and sound health."

Happy birthday Mr Transformer!!!!

APC!!!!!!!!!!!!
Next level!!!!!!!!!!!

SIGNED;
Rev.T.O Oyasodun
APC party Chairman Bariga
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Talented young and fast rising Afropop act “Alao Pamilerin” popularly known as “Bahdtee” is out with his first official single fire jam titled “Dumadu.”

“Dumadu” is a pure Afro vibe that tells a story with a lot of melody and should be on your playlist for all good reasons.

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As a continuous exercise to ease the burden on residents during this Government lockdown to prevent the viral spread of Covid19 in the Country.

Bariga Local Council Chairman Honourable Alabi Kolade David further its distribution of food packages to the Vulnerable, Widow and less-privileged persons within the community as stay at home continues.

Saturday 18th April 2020, again the distribution train touched down at 5000 households in Bariga Local Council, the relief package distributed includes Rice, Beans, Garri, Semovita Coordinated by Bariga Youth.

Recall that the first batch of the palliatives was distributed exactly a week ago, the chairman , and his Vice, Hon Adeola Kuponiyi, gave out palliatives to people of Ago Egun community in Ilaje and Pedro compound, also visited Igbehinadun primary school and Omo Alade Alafia street. The major stakeholders like the CAN, Muslim community, CDAs, Traditional chiefs were also not left out, top council officials also took the gesture to streets across the council to cushion the effect as directed by the chairman.

The purpose of the Phase 2 relief package distribution was to accommodate more vulnerable residents which were not part of the first phase. #StayhomeStaySafe.

Recall a publication with respect to the distribution of the relief package was made online while names were collated both Online and Offline through physical movement from household to household and the distribution went peacefully across the Local Council.

While commending the ongoing relief packages initiated by the present Government led by *Hon Alabi Kolade*, the beneficiaries advocated that the relief package sharing has brought indeed relief to some households who has not benefited at all since inception of the stay at home order by Federal Government.

One of the beneficiaries, a resident of Kusa Street Ward A Mrs. Okesanya was full of praise to the Chairman's saying the palliative was timely in reducing the negative impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

Also speaking with resident at different Wards, appreciated the Council Chairman for his kind gesture and good qualities that he has shown to all regardless of it plights, they pray that may Almighty Creator continue to strengthen him to do more.

Kolade Alabi Cares

Adebayo Olaitan
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Coronavirus : Badmus Opeyemi Development Initiatives Visits Akire, Sensitizes, Sanitizes People, Donates Relief Materials

Yesterday , Badmus Opeyemi Development Initiatives popularly known as BODI took its “War Against Coronavirus Sensitisation Train” to Irewole Local Government area of Osun State.
BODI firstly visited Akire of Ikire, Oba Olatunde Falabi III in His palace to kick start their activities and receive royal blessings from Kabiyesi before proceeding to town.

The leadership of BODI moved around the town, residential areas and market places to distribute relief materials, food stuffs, hand washing bowls, hand sanitizers , washing soaps, gloves, nose masks. The movement also conducted simple medical check ups by checking people’s body temperature with digital thermometers.

BODI team used the avenue to sensitize people on “step to stay safe” from the pandemic disease, COVID-19 popularly known as Coronavirus . They as well placed washing hand bowls, soaps and sanitizers at different strategic places within the town.

People while reacting to the initiatives felt excited and encouraged BODI to keep the good work going and as well prayed for BODI team .

“Let’s stay safe; Let stay at Home”, Mr Badmus Opeyemi, the leader of the BODI team reiterated .

SHOMOLU CONSTITUENCY II

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From : BARIGA STUDENTS FORUM.

To : ALL LAGOSIANS
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Subject: VOTE OF CONFIDENCE on HON. ABIRU ROTIMI LATEEF (WISEKEN)

All protocols are fundamentally Observed as a product of Tradition and Culture. Either good or bad our Action or Inaction is like a flame that cannot be erased on the planet of earth but Echo till eternity.

Several publications have been going round the Social media affirming Hon. Abiru Rotimi's Removal as the Chief Whip Lagos state House of Assembly. But, its so unfortunate that some people easily forget all your efforts for the giant strides you've made in the Lagos State House of Assembly since you assumed office as the Honorable Chief Whip. It is astonishing how the media decided to ignore the efforts the State Assembly has made under your leadership.


After several observations and scrutinisation, we have found Hon. Abiru Rotimi Lateef emerge a great leader, a Courageous icon, a Cognitive thinker, a Seasoned analyst, an Adorable honorable member per excellence, an Epitome of excellence with a heart of gold and indeed an indefatigable Orator whose proven integrity, administrative acumen and a rare sense of humor has compelled a myriad of people allude to him as a Scholar.

Having said that, now that the bulldog has suddenly grown biting teeth, it is high time it stopped chasing rats in a pit-hole and start chasing the rampaging elephants in the wild.

On behalf of over One million members of Bariga Students Forum (BSF) we hereby pass a VOTE of CONFIDENCE on HON. ABIRU ROTIMI LATEEF ( WISKEN ) for several well done Projects and facilitation of Infrastructural developments within the Somolu Constituency II.

Let me end by saying that "The life given to a man by Nature is very short, but that of a meaningful spent Life is Eternal". May you continue to be favoured by God all the days of your life.

We are all ABIRU's

Signed by:
Comrade SANNI SULAIMAN
Coordinator B.S.F


LEADING THE FRONTIERS OF EXCELLENCE AND OBJECTIVITY

ashawopikin:
All thanks to the LCDA chairman, d Governor just came to commission it, Hon alabi kolade is really t0rying

Very correct, Hon. Alabi Kolade David is a transformer and a Technocrat Chairman.

BARIGA LOCAL COUNCIL UPDATES 


AND THE GOVERNOR VISITS BARIGA

...Commissions PHC, School, Buses and Roads

 ...Promise Bariga A Special Adviser

... To construct St Finbars, Jagunmolu, Diya and Soluyi street.


 Governor Babajide Sanwoolu on Friday, commissioned a state-of-the-art CMS  Primary Health Centre built by the administration of Hon Kolade Alabi , the chairman of Bariga local council..

The commissioned CMS Primary Health Centre completed with maternity wards, consulting rooms,  accident and emergency , doctor's quarters, laboratory , standby ambulance , security patrol van , pharmacy as well as X ray machine alongside three blocks of classrooms , 24 toilets, school hall , Thomas drive , Famosa Lane,  Ademolu street ,  Egberongbe street , Olusegun lane, Jolaosho, Adeyinka Osijo and network of 5 roads of Ewenla, Adetoke, Omobokun, Emmanuel Church street  constructed at Apelehin area of Bariga , free public school ride( one more to be purchased in a month's time )  , buses for CAN, Traditional Chiefs, Market men/ women, and two staff buses were the other milestone projects completed by Hon Kolade Alabi. 

Earlier before the arrival of the governor , the Commissoner for Local Gorvement and  Community Affairs, Dr Wale Hamed and Senator Anthony Adefuye commissioned the bus acquired for the Christian Association of Nigeria ( Bariga chapter), Market men/ women and the Bariga traditional chiefs.

The Governor , Mr Babajide Sanwoolu, alongside his deputy Dr Obafemi Hamzat, Mr Muri Okunola (HOS),  Dr Wale Hamed ( commissioner for local govt and community affairs ) Special Adviser works ,  and other state executives and officials  were welcomed amidst cheers from thousands of Bariga residents scattered across Ilaje Area where the Primary Health Centre was located. 

He and his team were welcomed by the host chairman, Hon Alabi, his Vice, Hon Adeola Kuponiyi, Bariga legislators, excos , Mr Olufemi Ogundeko( CM) and other management staff , Hon Rotimi Abiru( LAHA member 
Somolu 2) , Hon Rotimi Olowo ( LAHA member Somolu 1), Hon Ademorin Kuye ( Reps member Somolu ) ,  Senator Anthony Adefuye, Hon Sesan Olanrewaju, Hon Wole Diya , Hon Wale Mogaji, Somolu Bariga Apex leaders ,  Revd Timothy Oyasodun , Hon Gbolahan Bagostowe,  ward chairmen ( somolu and Bariga), other party leaders, youths and women, after which he was taken round the health centre for the commissioning. 

He was afterward taken to Gbagada Girls Junior High School , where he also commissioned 3 blocks of fully  furnished classrooms, 24 modern toilets, a hall and a recreation Arena. The students trooped out of their classes with the chanting of the governor's  name, raising white flags with Lagos state logo and also honoured him with cultural display 

"The governor in his words said "We are very grateful to Alabi on the good works he is doing in Bariga especially in the area of health care and education, and the children will surely get quality education and brighter future with this educational facilities"

The last point of call for the governor was the network of  roads constructed at Apelehin, the ward F area of Bariga , the five newly constructed roads are Adetoke street, Omobokun street, Ewenla street , Community street and Emmanuel Church  street. Before the advent of this administration the area was been referred to as mosquito village , this was due to the level of decadence  associated with the area, but now referred to as Transformation city after his intervention. 

Speaking at the Ewenla end of  the road, Hon Alabi said he decided to bring succor to the people of the area after his ward tour on assumption  of office.

The council chief eulogizing the governor said the 21 roads in which 18 has been delivered  so far by the administration,  was to complement the 11 roads under construction and  nearing completion by the administration of Mr Sanwo-Olu.  

The council boss said Governor Sanwo-Olu facilitated the completion of the inaugurated roads, noting that the Governor, after listening to the council’s complaint, immediately mobilised contractors handling the projects back on the sites. 

 “Bariga LCDA has been benefiting from the magnanimity of Governor Sanwo-Olu. I recall his efforts towards the completion of some roads that has been abandoned in Bariga by the State,  I made a complaint to him about the neglect of the roads and he immediately approved that the contractors should return to sites to ensure the projects are completed, and they are nearing 80 percent now

Alabi said the usefulness of the projects to the people demonstrated the capacity of the council to transform development programmes in the grassroots..

The Governor while addressing the mammoth crowds present at Ewenla, said Alabi has demonstrated a good leadership qualities , as this was the first local government he will visit and made full tour  and he was indeed happy with what he saw.

“Hon. Kolade intervened in education sector with the building of three modern classroom blocks in Gbagada Girls Junior Secondary School, build 24 toilets, hall  and donated buses to carry the pupils free of charge. He also intervened in infrastructure, given all the roads he has built for the people of Bariga. This is a real transformation of a local government and I will use this good example in Bariga council as a point of contact to other local council chairmen.” says the governor . 

As a reward for the quality of projects delivered, and it will also serve as his valentine gift to the people of Bariga ,  Sanwo-Olu promised to appoint a Special Adviser from Bariga Local Council  to support the State Government’s effort in driving more development at the grassroots. He charged other council chairmen to emulate the example set by the Bariga council boss, saying their social programmes and capital projects must address the welfare of their residents

”As a Government, the quality of projects we have inaugurated today demonstrate our commitment to lifting people at the grassroots and show them that our labour is to improve their well being. We will be starting massive rehabilitation of St. Finbar’s Road,  we will be rehabilitating Jagunmolu Street, Diya Street and Sholuyi Street”

He concluded by telling the chairman that the reward of hard work is more work . 

The event was made colorful by the Sanwoolu babes and the Bariga singers who entertained the governor with good musics and lyrics. 


 Tunde Akere
Chief Press Secretary.
Bariga Local Council.

Olaitan Adebayo
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