By Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
Dr. Mojeed Alabi Balogun, the executive chairman of lkeja local government disclosed his 8 years millages, milestones and achievements as he boldly stated that he has completed all projects.
Hon. Balogun pronounced this during a media parley organised by Giant Women in Media led by Clementina Olomu.
Balogun reiterated that the success recorded during his tenure was achievable with the cooperations of members of staff, management personnel, including that of the residents within his jurisdiction.
Speaking further he said he was particularly impressed by the educational growth of the council, adding that he was proud to make impactive contributions to education and knowledge.
According to him, the council distributed free exercise books (Iwe Mojeed) for all public schools within his jurisdiction. He constructed blocks of classrooms in State primary school, Onilekere, Ikeja, with administrative section in State primary school, Onilekere, Ikeja. Physical infrastructural Development of primary schools in Ikeja.
He provided modern and sophisticated chairs, tables and desks for effective use of school children. Rehabilitation of blocks of classrooms in Anifowoshe Primary School.
Payment of overhead cost for public school teachers in Ikeja local government area. Free Adult literacy classes with free learning materials
Regular free vocational training.
Distribution of hand-wash stations to all public primary schools in Ikeja.
Speaking on health, Balogun,who dwell on the importance of sound health, said a sick mind will be less productive. He maintain that caring for the wellbeing of those within his jurisdiction was imperative.
He stated further, that ensured a sustainable development initiatives in all Primary Health Centers (PHCs) in Ikeja. During covid, there was production and mass distribution of face masks and Nose covers to residents in Ikeja and in all PHCs. Production and mass distribution of hand sanitizers as well to residents
He embarked on mass distribution of Hand sanitizers to Primary Health Centers, Community Development Association and Public Primary and Secondary Schools. Distribution of Handwashing center to public centers in Ikeja LGA. Metering of all Primary health centers. Renovation and physical infrastructural upgrades of Primary Health Centers (PHCs).
He also provided medical support for pregnant women (ante-natal care services) and aged groups. He provided modern and sophisticated health equipment in all PHCs and employed additional health workers as contract staff for smooth running of PHCs.
Chairman has a sustainable development partnership with State and National health programmes, including Lagos Health Child Project (Health Bee Programme); Materna Child Health Programmes; Introduction of measle vaccine Doses; COVID-19 vaccination programme; LASSA fever prevention and control; Mother and Child Infant Programme
Monthly provision of drugs to staff clinic.
Provision of financial motivation and palliative for COVID-19 frontline health workers.
He remarked that under challenging circumstances the council provided the needed support of succour to help the needy.
Dr Balogun poverty allievation and empowerment program was a top notch as he embarked on distribution of food palliative to vulnerable groups; elderly, women and children in phases, with an annual
massive empowerment of over 5000 traders, artisans including market women
The was an annual massive youth empowerment and skill acquisition, couple with an annual Cash support palliative for Aged groups, including
periodic and regular cash support for widows and widowers.
Provision of motor vehicles for religious groups (CAN and Islamic clerics) and Community Development Committee (CDC). There was an annual presentation of poverty alleviation equipment/cash gift.
Balogun stated that he has the 1st and 2nd phase of poverty alleviation programme
1st and 2nd batch of vocational skills beneficiaries’ work tools presentation
Palliative stimulus packages for different women groups
Annual gift items and palliative support for women during festive celebration
ENVIROMENTAL SERVICES:
Ikeja LG had regular, periodic clearing and distilling of drainages
Regular, periodic fumigation exercises of residential blocks, offices in Ikeja Local Government Area. Including Regular clearing of illegal refuse, Periodic sanitation exercises
Regular clearing of refuse from black spots in Ikeja.
Indeed this is huge, according to the chairman, there were several road upgrades, road rehabilitation, road upgrading of streets like; Olawaiye , Anifowoshe, Samota Faola , Church , SeiduAjibowu , Fadeyi , Odewale, Makinde, Obe, Obanta road, Illo, Oduyemi including drainage upgrade, construction in Anifowoshe, Makinde, Itohan, Obanta and isale Awori and rehabilitation of Alausa ward roads,
his administration also embarked on
redevelopment of Ashade retail Market – Phase 1
In order to bring the very best in his state, Balogun created an enabling environment, Regular financial assistance, staff career training and development
Renovation of offices within the Council secretariat
Renovation of NULGE building, customary court, staff canteen, staff toilet amongst others.. There was also provision of office equipment for efficient service delivery; computers systems, printers, scanners, adequate staff bonuses, provision of motor vehicles for top management staff and
adequate security measures within the Council secretariat
LEGACY PROJECT: TRANSFORMATION OF IKEJA LG COUNCIL SECRETARIAT:
This has been acknowledged by all, that the transformation and total facelift of the Secretariat is massive. Balogun
constructed new 3-floor administrative building
Construction of new Legislative building – 2-floor storey building, reconstruction and remodeling of Ikeja House Office of the Executive Chairman and other Principal officers. Infact, there’s a remodeling of old administrative building, with construction of lock-up shops for commercial activities.
The chairman urged all to sustain the legacy, calling on staff to be productive at all times and be ready to to contribute their quotas without looking back, stressing that all hands must be on the deck to make Ikeja council great.
Dr. Mojeed Alabi Balogun the outgoing executive chairman of Ikeja local government whose giant stride in administrative started as a two time supervisor for works, Vice chairman before asending the seat of chairmanship in year 2018 affirmed the media that; ‘ No regret, for God has empowered him to put in his best possible by meeting the needs of the good people of Ikeja as his inputs were numerous to mention but few of his executed projects.
