The newly-elected Executive Chairman of Abeokuta North Local Government, Hon. Lanre Oyegbola-Sodipo, has fulfilled his campaign promise to “hit the ground running” by launching the “Elderly Care” initiative called “Eto Ilera ati Itoju Awon Agba.”
This programme underscores his commitment to providing robust support for senior citizens within the local government.
In his formal acceptance speech, Hon. Oyegbola-Sodipo declared “ISE YA, connoting he was starting work immediately, while reaffirming his dedication to improving the lives of residents of the localgovernment, especially the elderly.
He explained that Elderly Care initiative will offer dedicated healthcare services, monthly stipends, and other essential support to senior citizens.
Sharing a personal story that inspired the initiative, Hon. Oyegbola-Sodipo recounted: “On the election day, I met Mrs. Janet Akamo, an elderly woman in her late 90s, who came to vote supporting her frame with a walking stick. She retorted as she prepared to make her way back home after casting her vote, ‘Titori ara wa ati t’ori awon omo wa ni mo wa di’bo’ (I came out to vote because of myself, my children and grandchildren,). That encounter solidified my resolve that our seniors must enjoy the dividends of democracy.”
The features of the “Elderly Care” initiative, he stated, include subsidised meals providing affordable nutrition for senior citizens, transportation assistance to support their access to medical appointments, and socialisation by facilitating recreational activities to foster community bonding.
Hon. Oyegbola-Sodipo said, “By implementing this initiative, Abeokuta North Local Government is prioritising the well-being and dignity of its elderly population, while reinforcing its commitment to inclusive governance.”
In addition to launching the initiative, Hon. Oyegbola-Sodipo announced the appointment of key aides to drive his administration’s developmental agenda. The appointees include: Mr. Ibrahim Adeniyi Okedara – Chief of Staff; Mr. Oluwakayode Ajibola – Head of Media and Deputy Chief of Staff; Mr. Idris Beita – Special Assistant on Inter-Ethnic Relations; Mr. Solomon Akibo – Special Assistant on Works; and Mr. Sunday Afolabi – Special Assistant on Agriculture. and Mrs. Temitope Akiode, Project Coordinator for the Elderly Care Initiative.
Other appointees are, Hassan Olawale Kabir, Consultant Housing Development and New Town Planning while Mr. Akindele Morufudeen Olajumoke Consultant Environment & Sanitation Management.
“These appointments mark the beginning of the transformation agenda for Abeokuta North, aligning with the “ISE YA” development blueprint championed by His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, Governor of Ogun State,” the chairman stated.
Hon. Oyegbola-Sodipo assured residents that additional credible and capable individuals would soon be brought on board to further strengthen his administration’s team.
E-signed:
Mr. Oluwakayode Ajibola
Head of Media and Deputy Chief of Staff
Abeokuta North Local Government
November 18, 2024
