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Familiarisation Tour A Move To Identify Challenges At The Grassroots – Commissioner

In continuation of his familiarisation tour to assess the progress and challenges confronting Local Governments and LCDAs, the Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs, Dr. Wale Ahmed has paid a working visit to Ikeja LG and Onigbongbo LCDA on Thursday.

Speaking during the visit, the Commissioner stated that the familiarisation visit was an interface between the people and the government to identify peculiar challenges, saying that the present administration prioritizes relationships and dialogue with the grassroots.

Dr. Ahmed averred that the State government was determined to ensure that every community in every nook and cranny of Lagos are effectively carried along on the T.H.EM.E.S. Agenda of the government.

The Commissioner emphasised the need for LG and LCDAs authorities to sensitise their communities on ways to avoid the spread of the Coronavirus disease by complying with all stipulated guidelines issued by the Lagos State Ministry of Health.

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He urged members of the communities to report suspected cases of COVID-19 by calling the helplines, while advocating social distancing, avoiding large gatherings and regular washing of hands.

Ahmed also implored citizens who returned recently to the country from any of the affected Nations and those who may have had contact with anyone who has contracted the virus to ensure they observe 14 days self-isolation in order to curb the spread of the deadly disease.

He appealed to the stakeholders and leaders of the various communities to ensure that the information is passed down to all members and residents of their respective grassroots communities.

Chairman, Ikeja Local Government, Engr. Mojeed Balogun, appealed to the State Government to assist in the rehabilitation of Adegbola and Anifowoshe Streets as well as major roads that link others in Ikeja Local Government Area.

The Chairman, Onigbongbo LCDA, Mr. Babatunde Oke, commending Dr. Ahmed for embarking on a working visit, called for all necessary support from the State, especially on projects that will be impactful to the lives of the residents in the community.

Otunba T.J Abass

The Publisher, Ekohotblog.com

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