Ifelodun council chairman, Femi Yusuf, marks one year in office, lists achievements

…promises more development

The Executive Chairman of Ifelodun Local Government, Hajji Abdulrasheed Femi Yusuf, on Wednesday marked his first anniversary in office with a press briefing where he reeled out achievements and promised more development.

Speaking at the NUJ Press Centre, Ilorin, Yusuf expressed gratitude to God for “guidance and protection over the past year,” stressing that his administration had delivered “transformative growth and visible impact” across the council.

“This first year has been a period of visible growth,” he said. “From the first day, we committed to complement the efforts of our project-driven governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, and to ensure that development reaches every corner of our local government.”

According to him, more than 100 localities have so far benefited from infrastructural and social projects covering healthcare, water, electricity, road networks, and security support.

In Ile-Ire ward, he listed the completion of a primary healthcare centre in Oreke, solar-powered boreholes in Olohuntele, streetlights in Oreke-Okegbo and Obin Ayetoro, and road grading across Isanlu Isin, Owa Kajola, Oke-Oyan and Alabe. He also announced the provision of two motorcycles for police stations in Oreke and Babanla.

“In Omupo ward,” Yusuf said, “we drilled solar boreholes in Atanda and Amodu Asungbolu, installed hand pumps in Gaa Kishi and Apata Aiki, and lit up the township with solar streetlights. We also graded roads linking Omupo, Obaloyan, Araromi, and Irapa.”

For Oke-Ode ward III, the chairman highlighted a solar borehole at Gaa Eleyele, water reticulation at Labaka Oja, a transformer in Dabu powering 62 communities, and the renovation of the local primary health centre. “These interventions have changed lives in the Oke-Ode district,” he added.

Igbaja ward II recorded solar boreholes at Atiran and Alo, road grading in Ebamiyo, Ilupeju and Ofarese, and the expansion of the Igbaja ring road. “We equipped the Ofarese Primary Health Centre, installed solar lights in Ogigi and Aperun, and gave a motorcycle to Ogigi police station,” Yusuf said.

In Share ward V, the council built a solar borehole at Adio, created a motor park at Kara Market, and facilitated the renovation of the Iyana Share health centre.

Yusuf said Idofian ward I got renovated classrooms, housing estates, solarized boreholes, road grading, and solar streetlights. “We also commenced the establishment of a Kara Market in Idofian to ease commerce,” he explained.

He told reporters that Share ward II benefitted from a solar borehole at Gaa Ori-Oke, road grading on Secretariat Street and Sikun Bypass, while Ora ward saw major drainage works and grading of district roads linking Patako, Ita Olowo, and Isin boundary.

Projects in Oke-Ode ward II included boreholes at Arola and Famonle Market, solar streetlights at Balogun Oyi and Budo Elsu, and furniture for Alabe-Oja Primary School. “We graded the Ilu Mesan network linking Oke-Ode and Agbee communities,” he said.

In Idofian ward II, Yusuf said the council renovated classrooms in Elerinjare, began the Amoyo ultramodern market, created a travellers’ park, and built 50 shops at Afon Junction. “We also introduced road markings at Ganmo Market and graded all township roads in Amoyo,” he added.

He listed further projects in Share ward I, Agunjin ward, Oro-Ago ward, and Igbaja wards I and III, ranging from schools and boreholes to solar lights and road networks. “We even immortalized the late Balogun Lukman Jagun by naming a road after him,” Yusuf noted.

On security, he announced the procurement of 20 motorcycles, employment of 100 forest guards, supply of 50 bulletproof vests, and creation of the Ifelodun Road Traffic Marshals. “Security is central to development, and we are tackling it head-on,” he said.

Traditional institutions were not left out. Yusuf explained that the council provided identity cards for Obas and Balees, issued official plate numbers to first-class rulers, and began extending the gesture to others.

The council also reactivated the drug revolving scheme for primary healthcare centres, sponsored 43 students for health-related courses, and repaired tractors to boost agriculture. “We trained 500 livestock farmers and empowered them with machinery and goats,” he said.

The chairman disclosed that his administration organized the first Chairman’s Cup to unite youths across the 18 wards and renovated the council halls, legislative bus, and NULGE operational vehicle.

“As we enter the second year, we look forward to more transformative projects in road construction, education, healthcare, and security,” Yusuf pledged.

He called on stakeholders to “set politics aside and come together to pray for lasting peace, security, and prosperity of Ifelodun Local Government and Kwara State as a whole.”