The chairman, Badagry-West Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Ibrahim Kayode Yemaren, has stated clearly that 100 days is not the ultimate yardstick for judging development but a starting point for greater achievements.
Yemaren disclosed this at the grand finale of his 100 days in office and empowerment of over 1,000 residents at Alapa Mini-stadium, Ganyigbo, Topa, in Badagry-West LCDA.
The chairman had led party leaders, stakeholders and traditional rulers to visit different sights of projects inaugurated by the chairman within 100 days in office.
According to the Yemaren, his 100 days in office was just a starting point for greater achievements.
The chairman assured the people of the council that they should expect more impactful projects, people-oriented governance, and sustainable development under his administration.
Yemaren said the grand finale of activities to mark his 100 days in office is the unveiling a far-reaching empowerment initiative for artisans and entrepreneurs across the council area.
The chairman said that ₦100,000 cash empowerment would be presented to over 500 beneficiaries, including, Persons Living With Disabilities (PWDs), widows, aged, teachers and business owners.
According to the chairman, today will also feature the distribution of vital work tools and business-support equipment to the people in the council
“These include motorcycles, grinding machines, tiling tool sets, clippers with generator units, wheelchairs, welding machines, and several others.
“The objective of these empowerment programme is to strengthen local businesses and promoting economic self-reliance,” he said.
Speaking, Hon Joseph Bamgbose, the Badagry-West APC Apex Leader commended Yemaren’s administration for his remarkable and impactful governance, filled with visible dividends of democracy for his people.
Bamgbose who was the father of the day at the historic event urged sons and daughters of the council to continue to support his APC government in order to enjoy more dividends of democracy.
The historic event was chaired by the chairman APC Lagos State chapter ably represented by Rasheed Gboshe, the APC Lagos West Senatorial District Youth Leader.
Meanwhile, party leaders, traditional rulers and stakeholders unanimously commended the Chairman for his impressive take-off, bold leadership, and people-centered approach to governance.
They said the empowerment initiative demonstrated the Yemaren’s strong commitment to poverty reduction, skill acquisition, youth empowerment, and economic self-reliance in line with Renewed Hope Initiative of President Bola Tinubu.
The occasion was graced by eminent dignitaries, which include
Hon. Joseph Gbenu, the immediate past Chairman, Badagry West LCDA, and his wife.
Others are Hon. Setonji David, Deputy Chief Whip, Lagos State House of Assembly, representing Badagry Constituency 2, Hon. Bonu Solomon, lawmaker representing, Badagry I, in the Lagos State House of Assembly
“Hon. Mobolaji Abubakre Ogunlende, the Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Lagos State, Hon. Babatunde Hunpe, Executive Chairman, Badagry Local Government, and his wife
“Hon. Ajose Peter Kumayon, Executive Chairman, Olorunda LCDA,, Hon Sesi Whigan, Member, Federal House of Representatives, Badagry Federal Constituency and
Olusegun Onilude Immediate Past Executive Chairman, Badagry Local Government
Also in attendance were our revered royal fathers, councillors representing the five wards and the management team of council , community leaders, youth leaders, student representatives, and loyal residents of council.
