…Urges unity, continuity in council
…I settle for with willpower to serve, say new LG Boss
9 days after the passing of the previous Chairman, Hon. Oladotun Olakanle, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday swore within the Vice Chairman of Onigbongbo Native Council Improvement Space (LCDA) because the council’s substantive Chairman.
In keeping with an announcement by the Particular Adviser to the governor on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, Barr. Rekiya Olufunke Hassan, 44, took the oath of workplace to succeed the late Olakanle at a low-key ceremony held within the precinct of the State Home, Alausa.
The occasion was attended by members of the State Government Council, state management of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and key officers of the LCDA.
Hassan, the council’s former supervisor for the Division of Agriculture and Social Companies, was picked as Vice Chairman, following the loss of life of the previous chairman of the council, Hon. Babatunde Oke, in August 2020, which paved the way in which for the emergence of the late Olakanle as chairman.
Sanwo-Olu stated the tragic passing of two chairmen in succession within the council left the residents in shock, noting that the occasions examined the LCDA’s resilience to adapt to altering management circumstances and the void created.
The Governor stated Hassan’s swearing-in marked a continuation of fine governance and seamless succession course of which the State had sustained through the years.
Sanwo-Olu enjoined officers and residents of the council to return collectively in help of the brand new chairman, who, he stated, will maintain the legacy left by the late Olakanle.
The Governor stated: “In the present day, we mark not solely the continuation of fine governance and management but in addition the resilience of the folks of the native council.
“The occasions of the previous few years within the council have examined us all. The back-to-back lack of two chairmen within the LCDA has been distressing and difficult for the Onigbongbo group.
“Whereas I acknowledge the deaths of those chairmen are nice losses, their demise doesn’t outline the way forward for the LCDA. Authorities is a continuum and our dedication to the folks of Onigbongbo is that we are going to not waiver in our resolve to convey good governance to the council. Regardless of the challenges we face, we are going to proceed to maneuver ahead collectively.
“With the set up of a brand new chairman, the State Authorities will construct on the collaboration made by her predecessors. We are going to honour their legacies and the progress they recorded. Our management is constructed on continuity; we will proceed the work they began.
“The brand new chairman isn’t solely ready to step into this new function, however she has additionally geared up herself with a transparent imaginative and prescient, expertise and willpower to guide the LCDA into the longer term.”
Sanwo-Olu informed the brand new chairman that she had a frightening activity forward of her, urging her to increase fingers of fellowship to members of the LCDA and occasion leaders in an effort to information the council to better success.
The Governor enjoined the council’s residents to remain united, whereas they healed from the grief of their loss.
“Let this second function a reminder that, whereas particular person leaders will come and go, the progress of the folks will stay within the coronary heart of this authorities,” Sanwo-Olu stated.
Giving her word of assurance, Hassan promised to proceed to construct on the achievements of her predecessor, pledging to advertise unity and cooperation amongst residents of the council.
She stated: “I settle for this honour to hold on because the chairman of our council. I settle for this tough activity with excessive confidence and a way of duty, providing myself to the service of my council. I promise to work arduous and make our occasion proud.”
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