…Reaffirms commitment to grassroots governance
The Executive Chairman, Alimosho Local Government, Hon. Akinpelu Ibrahim Johnson, on Monday, laid the foundation for a new legislative building in the council Secretariat at Akowonjo.
The move is aimed at strengthening the operational capacity of the legislative arm of the council and deepening democratic governance at the grassroots.
Upon completion, the new building will provide modern office spaces and facilities for councillors and legislative officers, thereby significantly improving legislative service delivery to residents of Alimosho.
The foundation-laying ceremony, held at the Council Secretariat, drew government officials, traditional rulers, political stakeholders and residents of the local government area.
Hon. Akinpelu described the project as a major milestone in his administration’s drive towards building a more efficient, responsive, and people-oriented local government system.
According to him, the project goes beyond the construction of a physical structure, stressing that it represents a deliberate effort to strengthening democratic institutions, promote accountability, and enhance good governance within the council.
“The Legislature remains one of the critical pillars of democracy. Through lawmaking, oversight, and representation, our councillors play a vital role in ensuring transparency, accountability, and inclusive governance,” he said.
The Chairman said that members of the Legislative Arm had for years operated under inadequate office accommodation and limited facilities, making the construction of a befitting legislative complex both necessary and timely.
He further disclosed that the project forms part of a broader infrastructural upgrade within the Local Government Secretariat, adding that relocating political office holders to the new facility would free up additional office spaces for administrative personnel and help address longstanding accommodation challenges.
Describing the project as a reflection of prudent resource management, the Chairman said the infrastructure would serve both present and future generations.
“As we lay this foundation today, let it symbolize more than bricks and mortar. Let it represent our shared commitment to democracy, institutional growth, accountability, and service to humanity,” he stated.
The Chairman also expressed appreciation to residents of Alimosho for their continued support and trust in his administration, assuring them of sustained efforts toward delivering impactful projects and programmes across the local government.
He charged contractors and consultants handling the project to maintain the highest standards of professionalism, quality, and accountability throughout the construction phase.
In their goodwill messages, the Executive Chairmen of Ayobo Ipaja LCDA and Mosan Okunla LCDA, Hon. Luqman Agbaje and Hon. Adunni Akindele respectively, alongside other stakeholders, commended Hon. Akinpelu for initiating what they described as a landmark project.
They noted that the new legislative building would significantly enhance the effectiveness of the Legislative Arm by providing a more conducive environment for lawmakers to discharge their constitutional responsibilities in service to the people.
Also in attendance were members of the Legislative Arm led by Hon. Semiu Rasheed, members of the management team, Oba Nosiru Ogunronbi Babatunde – Onishasha of Shasha, and other notable stakeholders.
The foundation-laying ceremony, according to a statement by the Media Office of the Chairman, marks another significant step in Alimosho Local Government’s efforts to strengthen institutional capacity and improve governance at the grassroots level.
