Lagos @50 Somolu LGA eulogizes Ambode’s sterling qualities

By Lanre Adesanya

In commemoration of 50 years celebration of Lagos State existence,residents of Somolu Local Government Area lauded the inclusive governance and outstanding performance witnessed under the leadership of Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode.

Speaking through their Community Development Committee (CDC),during a media parley to mark the Lagos at 50 celebration the residents noted that Ambode’s feats in governance, infrastructural developments and urban renewal has no match.

High Chief Modupe Oluwole, the Vice-Chairperson of the CDC, an umbrella body of 38 Community Development Areas (CDAs) in the council, stressed that the governor’s feats in the state and Somolu especially, were enormous.

Oluwole, the Jomu Lobun of Ondo Kingdom said: “The Lagos success stories can be traced to inclusive government by past and present administrations and worthy of note is the productive effort of Gov, Ambode.

“Various community development projects within the state are responsible for the brand that Lagos State represents.For us in Somolu, we are very grateful to the government for positive impact in our community ranging from infrastructures, education, health, empowerment and security”.

According to her, some of the Lagos success stories in Somolu include: Akinwunmi Ambode Primary Healthcare Centre, Eko Free Health Services programme, rehabilitations of Angus Memorial Model College and Ola-Olu Primary, Agunbiade.

She said Ambode’s achievements also included, construction of Anifowoshe, Okunsuna, Odunlade, Abiodun roads among others developmental projects which moved the CDC to organise the event.

“As an indigene and number one current female High Chief in Ondo Kingdom, Lagos is also my part of my success story as an accomplished entrepreneur. It is indeed a land of possibilities.

“While we are appreciating His Excellency, Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode for what his administration has done so far, we plead with him to facilitate completion of Shodimu and Bolaji Omupo streets.We also need a vocational training centre to empower both our young and old people so as to further improve the standard of living of our people in Somolu,” Oluwole said.

The community leader, urged the electorates and aspirants for the forthcoming council elections to shun violence and embrace peace.

She advised the residents to vote only for trusted and tested candidates that would complement the efforts of Ambode at the grassroots.

Meanwhile, Mr Rotimi Olowo, representing Somolu Constituency I at the Lagos State House of Assembly said that the state success stories in 50 years would not be complete without Somolu.

Olowo, who noted that all residents were parts of Lagos success stories, said: Somolu is an integral part of Lagos, Somolu gave Ambode life because the council nurture him.

Commending the CDC for organising the event to celebrate Lagos at 50, Olowo said that all the ongoing projects in the council would be completed in due time.

“As we move to bring infrastructures to Somolu, let the people take ownership of them for the good of all. The government will continue with its people-oriented policies and projects.,” he said.

It will be recalled that Lagos had earlier announced a 50-day event roadmap for it Golden Jubilee celebration with a range of activities which included expo, Lagos Contemporary Dance Festival, Lagos Theatre Festival, symposiums and more.

The celebration which started from April 8 will lapse on May 27 when the state will mark its 50 years of creation.