Kwara Commissioner Inspects Projects in Ilorin East

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   .....Praises Agbelere's Developmental Stride

The Kwara State Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Community Development, Hon. Abubakar Abdullahi Bata, has commended the Chairman of Ilorin East Local Government Area, Hon. Lukman Olayinka Garba Agbelere, for executing community-driven capital projects aimed at improving infrastructure and delivering the dividends of democracy to the People.

The Commissioner gave the commendation during an inspection tour of recently executed and ongoing projects by the council, including the rehabilitation and channelisation of the garage culvert at Ile-Apa entrance road, the ongoing construction of an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Centre at the Council Secretariat, and the newly constructed four-compartment modern toilet at Dada Community.

Speaking during the inspection of the Ile-Apa culvert, Hon. Bata praised the initiative, noting that the facility serves as an important link between Ilorin East and Ifelodun Local Government Areas.

He observed that its rehabilitation would improve accessibility and ease movement for residents of the benefiting Communities.

On the ongoing construction of the ICT Centre, the Commissioner expressed optimism that the facility, upon completion, would reduce the need for residents to travel to the city centre for online examinations, registrations and other digital services. 

He added that the centre would stimulate economic activities, enhance access to digital opportunities and contribute to the Council’s Internal Generated Revenue (IGR).

At Dada, where the team inspected the newly constructed four-compartment modern toilet, the Commissioner commended the Council Chairman for identifying with the needs of the People through the provision of essential infrastructure and other development initiatives.

In her remarks, The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mrs Iyabo Modupe Adekeye, charged the Council’s relevant Officers to ensure strict compliance with due process and procurement laws.

 She also emphasised the importance of proper documentation and effective record-keeping in the implementation of government projects.

Responding, The Executive Chairman of Ilorin East Local Government Council, Hon. Lukman Olayinka Garba Agbelere, thanked the Commissioner and his team for the inspection, describing it as an important step towards strengthening accountability and effective project delivery at the grassroots.

He explained that the projects inspected were among the council’s recently executed initiatives, adding that the next phase of projects would be carefully selected based on requests and identified needs submitted by communities.

Hon. Agbelere further disclosed that the projects executed since his assumption of office had been informed by Community requests.

 He stressed that the principle of fairness and equitable distribution of projects across the Council would continue to guide the selection and implementation of future projects.

The Commissioner was accompanied on the inspection tour by the Director of Local Government Affairs, Mrs Akande Christiana; zonal inspectors; and other ministry officials.

Also present were the Speaker of the Legislative Council, honourable councillors, the Secretary to the Local Government, the Director of Personnel Management, heads of departments and other council officials.

The inspection forms part of the Ministry’s oversight responsibilities to monitor Local Government projects, promote accountability and ensure that development initiatives align with the needs and expectations of the People.

Oba Azeez Bolaji,
Press Secretary,
Ministry of Local Government Chieftaincy Affairs and Community Development

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