Historic Milestone: Tinubu Commissions Four Projects In Somolu, Praises Hon Salawu’s Visionary Leadership .
Emmanuel lkpeama
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has lauded the Executive Chairman of Somolu Local Government, Hon. AbdulHammed Salawu,”Dullar”for his exceptional leadership and commitment to providing essential infrastructure for the people of Somolu.
Represented by Hajia Fatimah Tajudeen Abass, wife of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the First Lady commissioned four legacy projects in the local government area which,include a state-of-the-art council secretariat to enhance governance and public service delivery,a fully well equipped legislative building to support the local government’s legislative functions,a modern fire station so as to improve emergency response and public safety and a police station which was vandalized during the #End Sars protest.
In her address,the First lady praised Hon. Salawu for “bequeathing enduring legacies to generations yet unborn” and described him as a “Star boy” among council chairmen in Nigeria.
“I want to commend the Executive Chairman on this Ultra modern facilities of the council secretariat, Police post, Fire service building and the legislative building ,this buildings stand as a testament to examplary leadership and good governance ”
“I congratulate the Executive Chairman,Hon Salawu Hammed,also as ‘Dullar’who is my star boy and members of his team for their commitment and dedication to service ”
“I want to urge Council Chairmen all over the country to govern with integrity guided by the fear of God and a desired to leave a legacy that will endure for generations yet unborn, the executive chairman of Somolu Local Government has been able to bequeath this enduring legacies,he has given us the spirit of hope, he has written his name in Gold”.she stated.
Tinubu went further to call on the people of Somolu to take care of facilities as proper maintenance will ensure that these noble gesture will endure the taste of time
The Governor of Lagos State, represented by Mrs. Oluremi Hamzat, wife of the Deputy Governor, noted that Hon. Salawu has set a high standard for incoming chairmen to follow.
In a speech read on her behalf by Mrs. Oluremi Hamzat, wife of the Deputy Governor of Lagos State,Governor Sanwo-Olu lauded the projects as impactful and urged the residents to reciprocate the laudable gesture.
The Governor emphasized the importance of community support and cooperation in sustaining the projects,he appreciated the Executive Chairman for his commitment to grassroot development.
“Hon Salawu Hammed Dullar commitments to grassroot development has been the credible reforms behind bringing this initiative to the people of Somolu Local government”
“The LGA autonomy reproduce by his Excellency, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu is now a rally point to Nigeria democratic revolution here in Lagos state,we have currently embrace this reforms by empowering our Council Chairmen with greater financial freedom,this is why Hon Salawu Dullar can be able to provide this essential infrastructure to the people of Somolu ” he submitted.
On the issue of July 12 local government election,Sanwo-Olu urge the people to vote massively for the All Progressive Congress (APC) and all the candidates in Somolu local government so that they can continue to get more infrastructural projects from the party.
In their goodwill messages,Senator Anthony Adefuye, a member of the Governance Advisory Council said, the unique nature of the Administrative building has melted his heart and endeared him more to the Chairman.
” If you offend me before because of what you have done today, I forgive you all your sins”
Another member of the Governance Advisory Council Prince Rabiu Oluwa told the Chairman to count himself lucky that he was able to deliver on his promise to the people by Commissioning legacy projects., through the support of the Councillors,the members of the Executive and the Public .Your achievements will make our campaign in Somolu Local Government area very easy.
The Member representing Somolu Local Government, commented the Executive chairman and other members of his team for the remarkable success recorded in starting and completing the legacy projects.and 64 roads within eight years, describing it as a laudable one.
The Director,Lagos State Fire Service Mrs Margaret Adeseye applauded the initiative to build a fire station and promised to deploy personnel and add another fire truck to the one purchased by the council.
The representative of the Lagos State Commissioner of Police DCP Khan Salihu said the Somolu Police Post will help to enhance security, reduce the shortage of office accommodation and bring Policing to the grassroot.
The Chairman of All Progressive Congress ( APC) in Lagos state Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi affirmed that the people of Somolu Local Government made a right choice when they voted for Hon Abdul -Hammed Salawu “Dullar” in 2017 and returned him again in 2021
He charged the residents to vote massively for the candidates of APC in the next Local Government elections as the hope is very high for him to deliver dividends of democracy to the people.
Speaking with investigator news,the President Apex Apc women leader, Chief Mrs Bosede Ogunlaja applauded Hon Salawu Hammed Dullar for breaking the jinks in securing a befitting secretariat, legislative building, Fire service station and a newly reconstructed police station.
She opined that Hon Dullar deserves an accolades as he has touched and transformed so many lives through his empowerment, giving food palliatives to individual every month and grants to them in their businesses.
While urging the people to reciprocate this gesture by coming out enmass to vote for Hon Ashimi, APC Chairmanships candidate and all the Councilorship candidates in Somolu local government.
Earlier the Executive Chairman of Somolu local government Hon. Hammed Salawu (Dullar) expressed his gratitude to the people of Somolu for their unwavering support in the last 8 years.
He described the commissioning of the projects as the beginning of a new chapter in the history of Somolu Local Government, noting that the projects are a testament to the Government’s commitment to providing essential infrastructure and services to the people.
The Chairman thanked the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for gracing the occasion and for her continued support to the community. He praised her motherly support, stating that it cannot be overemphasized.
Also he extended his felicitation to the Governor, the APC Chairman, members of the Governance Advisory Council, State House of Assembly,the Kabiyesis and other Critical Stakeholders for gracing the events.
Hon. Salawu went further to urge the residents to take ownership of the projects and ensure their sustainability, while calling on all stakeholders to join hands in maintaining and utilizing the projects for the benefit of the community.
The “Mr Performer” used the occasion to introduce the Chairmanships candidate and his vice to the first lady, he called for the continued support from the people come July 12.
Investigator news reports that the projects were formally commissioned by Hajia Fatima Abbas, representing the First Lady of Nigeria, and stakeholders in Shomolu who praised the remarkable achievements.
The council secretariat was named after Senator Oluremi Tinubu, while the police station was named after Bashua, which had previously been vandalized during the #EndSARS protests and the legislative building was named after the late Senator Bayo Oshinowo.
Other dignitaries that graced the occasion , were Alhaji Akanni Seriki aka “Baba Bamu”, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, Chairman of Bariga Local Council Development Area and Conference “57” ,Hon Kolade Alabi, the executive chairman of Odi Olowo / Ojuwoye LCDA Hon Lukman Ajala, representative of Oba of Somolu High Chief,the Adebayo of Odogbawojo Oba Adelani Adeniyi, the Oniladaba of Iladaba Oba Nureni Ebudola,the Onirokun of Irokun Kingdom Oba Buhari Balogun,the Omola of Odomola Oba Adesina Adebowale,the Chief Imam of Somolu Local Government, representative of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Private Simon Adedoyin,wives of members of the House of Representative from all over Lagos state, the Leader of the House Yomi Osikoya ,members of TAMPAN,the Council Manager Mr Abiodun Babington, other Management team,
