PRESIDENCY IN COLLABORATION WITH IBEJU-LEKKI LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPOWERED RESIDENTS

As part of measures embarked on to fulfil the "Renewed Hope" campaign to the Nation and residents of ibeju-Lekki Local Government, President Ahmed Bola Tinubu through the office of Senior Special Adviser on Community Engagement, Mrs Moremi Ojudu, and support by National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure, (NASEMI), via the "Light Up Ibeju-Lekki" initiative project, empowered residents with Solar Powered devices, which comprises of rechargeable solar powered freeze Fans, Lamps and Cooking stoves. The initiative which was aimed at promoting the use of renewable energy as alternative to the epileptic power supply and to empower communities via sustainable technology. On arrival at the Council Secretariat, located at igando oloja, Lekki Epe Expressway, Lagos, the delegation team, from the presidency were welcome with a warm ambiance by the Executive Chairman, Hon.(Engr.) Abdullahi Sesan Olowa and executive members. Speaking at the event, the Mayor acknowledged and appreciates the bold and laudable initiatives of the President, which has enhance governance at the grassroot and further empowers the third tier government to be able to carry out capital projects that has impacted positively the lives of people at the grassroot and enhance the workforce. He noted that the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and increased Federal allocations were examples of how good national policies can advance and promote development at the grassroots across the Nation. Lastly, he once again, expressed his appreciation to the Senior Special Adviser to the president on Community Engagement, Mrs Moremi Ojudu for her positive interest and support towards the growth and development of ibeju-Lekki Local Government. In closing, he affirmed that more initiatives like the 'Light up ibeju-Lekki', amongst several others will still be unveil as time goes on by the administration and implored all to continue to pray for the success of President Tinubu's administration. In a related development, the Senior Special Adviser to the President on Community Engagement, Mrs Moremi Ojudu, showered Praises and accolade on the Mayor for showcasing and demonstrating his skills and experience as an engineer, which she emphasized reflected greatly in the building and construction of the council newly built secretariat. She reassured participants at the event, of the president's commitment as a government in line with the "Renewed Hope" Mandate, to deliver more development and impactful initiatives to communities within ibeju-Lekki. Trainers at the event took time to demonstrate to the audience and beneficiaries at the event how to put together, the solar devices to ensure it function accordingly so as to maximize its use to their benefit. Beneficiaries at the event expressed individual appreciation to the Executive Chairman and the Presidency for the initiative and promised to make good use of solar devices and other items given to them. Attendees at the Light Up Ibeju-Lekki Empowerment Event includes, The Executive Chairman, Hon.(Engr.) Abdullahi Sesan Olowa, Legislative and Executive Members, Apex Leaders, Politic Stakeholders, Baales in Council Chairman and other Baales, CDC and officials, APC Party faithfuls and loyalist, Youth representatives, Market men and women, artisans, women Leader amongst several others.