Somolu LG Chairman,Hon Ashimi Drives Economic Growth With N50m Cash Intervention.

Emmanuel lkpeama.

In a bid to cushion the economic effect faced by residents,the Executive Chairman of Somolu Local Government,Hon. Lateef Ashimi,o Thursday 30, October 2025,distributed N50 million cash intervention to 500 residents,presenting N100,000 each to beneficiaries from all eight wards in the local government area. 

The ceremony, which was attended by stakeholders and residents, was part of the Renewed Hope Cash Intervention program aimed at reducing hunger and poverty in the land.

During the event, Chairman Ashimi also presented a coaster bus to the staff, an ambulance to the Primary Healthcare Centres, and six exotic cars to the Baales in recognition of their status as custodians of culture and traditions.

 

He emphasized that the cash distribution was part of the Renewed Hope initiative aimed at supporting small-scale business owners and entrepreneurs in the local government area.

In his address, Ashimi said “”It is exactly three months and three days ago that  my Vice and I were sworn – in to Pilot the Affairs of this Unique Local Government after you overwhelmingly elected us into office on 12 July, 2025.”

“We shall never take the trust you have  we are here to carry out four very important programmes;to distribute Cash of N100,000 to 500 totalling N50,000,000 to residents of Somolu Local Government ,drawn from all the eight Political wards that make up Somolu Local Government Area.It is our desire to reduce hunger and Poverty in the land.”

” We want our members of staff to feel the impacts of our administration, hence, the need to present a Coaster Bus as a Staff Bus to our Workers; Iso we to ,e Africa, E Africa, Esoweto, Aluta Continua Victoria Asata.”

“We are also going to present an Ambulance to enhance the operations at our Primary Healthcare Centres particularly during emergencies today we shall equally give  honour to our Baales who are  the custodian of our culture and traditions . Each of our  six Baales shall go home with an Exotic Car deserving of their  status”

The Chairman went further to highlight various projects being undertaken by the local government, including road construction, school building renovation, and healthcare improvement.

Among the enlisted strides are the on-going reconstruction of 21 roads (two completed) with boreholes, adequate drainage systems, and two culverts revamped; Tennis Building, Wesley Pry Sch, Wright PHC; Alade and Oyediran Market. Others are the distribution of two rounds of Renewed Hope Palliatives; Welfare & Cash Support for Homebound Elders, 500 GCE Forms, Educational Materials to celebrate IYD2025, including a Spelling Bee Competition, two rounds of Free Summer Coaching/Tech Programmes for over 3000 Pupils/Students.

Others are Free Healthcare Initiative for residents in collaboration with Fidson Healthcare PLC, Continuous payment of N1 million to Somolu General Hospital for Vulnerable Indigents; Birth, Voters Registration, and Environmental Protection Drive, among many others which shall be revealed to mark the administration’s 100 days in office.

He assured the people that any money received from the Federal or State Government would be used to care for the needs and welfare of the people of Somolu Local Government Area.

Ashimi appreciated the consistent support of the people before and after assuming office to date and tasked everyone to obtain their Permanent Voters Card (PVCs),so as to vote and receive more dividends of democracy from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration.

Investigator news reports that those Baales honoured with a brand new car to assist their grassroots efforts include Alhaji Chief Rahimullah Yinusa (Bajulaiye), Chief Muhammad Babatunde (Orile George), Chief Fatai Kashimawo (Adebari/Ijebutedo), Chief Abdul-Lateef Gafar (Alade), Chief Muftau Akinpelu (Orile Somolu), and Chief Shakirudeen Adisa (Akoka).

During the presentation of the new Ambulance to the Primary Health Centres and the New Coastal Bus to the diligent LG Staff,The Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Health Hon Misbah Lawal in company with the House Committee on Special Duties Hon Age Sulaimon who were present on an oversight functions at the 24-hour running PHCs applauded the Executive Chairman for deeming it necessary to purchase an Ambulance which is one of the major tools necessary to enhance health care during emergencies and prioritizing the safety, healthcare, and welfare of his people.

Hon Lawal appealed to other Local Government Chairmen to embark on tangible projects that will have direct impact on the residents, noting that the Ambulance which is designed primarily for that purpose, would be beneficial to the people of Somolu.

” The Ambulance would be a vehicle of hope and healing to the people of Somolu local government

The delegates therefore commissioned the vehicles and also test-drive both the Coastal bus for the workers and Ambulance for the Primary health centers.

Speaking with newsmen, President Apex Apc Woman leader,Hon Mrs Abosede Ogunlaja appreciated the council helmsman for continuing from where the last administration stop in alleviating the suffering with the distribution of N50 million cash intervention to 500 residents, thereby presenting N100,000 each to beneficiaries from all eight wards in the local government.

“Hon Lateef Ashimi has started well,in the last administration,Hon Dullar stopped at N50,000 but when Hon Ashimi wanted to continue,he started with N100,000 and not only that he is giving out cars to all the Baales,this is highly commendable and should be applauded for”

” We the women,we are happy for his administration and has promised to continually support him so that he can dole out more dividends of democracy especially to women in Somolu local government “she said.

Another Apex leader,Hon Ademola said that the gesture made by the Chairman is unprecedented, while calling on the beneficiaries to always support the administration of Hon Ashimi and that of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging them not to divert the money giving to them for any other thing  but to use it boost their businesses.

The leader of the house,Hon Tunde James Oyeyiola opined that the house has  passed a vote on confidence on the Executive Chairman following his landmark projects since his assumption into office two months ago.

“Hon Lateef Ashimi has done well in the last two months in terms of road infrastructure, education, health, welfare of the aged people, giving out free GCE forms to students and two rounds of Free Summer Coaching/Tech Programmes for over 3000 Pupils/Students in Somolu local government.”

“We thank God almighty for giving us this kind of chairman because he is doing a replica of what Mr President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu is doing in Nigeria by giving a facelift to the vulnerable in the society “he stated.

The Political Leader in Somolu Local Government and Bariga Apostle Peter Oyewusi said Hon Lateef Ashimi is doing what the doubting people never expected in terms of Infrastructural development ,Human capital development, Health, Refuse Clearance, Desilting , Education, Sports and Entertainment.

Joining the eulogy session were Alhaji Tella Tajudeen, Hon. Jimi Benson, Hon. Abdullahi NaGbenga, Hon. Mrs Mariam Salawu, Hon. Mrs Modupe Olufojude, Emeritus CPS Owolabi Oseni

Some of the beneficiaries that spoke with newsmen applauded the chairman, praying that God will continually grant him his heart desires.

Investigator news gathered that the event was well attended by the Vice-Chairman Hon Taiwo Ojomu, Leader of the Legislative Council Hon Tunde Oyeyiola,APC Apex Leaders: Apostle Peter Oyewusi,Hon Abosede Ogunlaja, Pastor Adefaluyo Olisa, Alhaji Fatai Bakare,Ward Chairmen, Hon. Michael Oikeh, Hon. Olorogun Bagostowe and Pastor Femi Taiwo. From the Legislative Arm are Hon. Ibrahim Oduntan, Hon. Afees Raheem, Hon. Sinat Adelaja, Hon. Afolarin Olubiyi, and Hon. David Joseph.

Others are, Hon. Mrs Mariam Salawu(Former Chairperson),APC woman Leader Chief Janet Ogunlaja,Iya Oja General Mrs Modupe Olufojude,the Council Manager, Mr. Abiodun Babington, the Council Treasurer, Mr Abayomi Odusanya, the Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Agboola Abidemi; Head of Departments: Mr Olusegun Akinyemi (Information), Mr Ajigboye Obafemi (Agric), Chief of Staff, Prince Sodiq Adeeso, Community leaders, Religious leaders, Market leaders, youths, women and other Aides

Highlight of the event was the distribution of N50 million cash intervention to 500 residents,new Ambulance to the Primary Health Centres and the New Coastal Bus to the diligent LG Staff.

Also a vote of Confidence was passed by the Councilors ably led by Hon Oyeyiola Tunde James .