Under Akeredolu, 18 LGS Were Able To Acquire Brand New Motor Graders — Hon. Oloruntogbe
The immediate past Chairman of Akoko South West Local Government Area of Ondo State, Hon. Augustine Oloruntogbe has said under Akeredolu-led government, the 18 LGS were able to acquire brand new motor graders. This is the first time in the history of the state.
He said, ” In Akoko South West Local Government area, we have two motor cat graders and I made sure that all expenses passed through due process. I have contributed to the development of my people”, he said.
Oloruntogbe said despite the agitation for Local Government autonomy, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has never tampered with funds meant for LGAs.
Oloruntogbe confidently said the Governor had umpteenth time vowed neither to divert nor slash funds meant for the third tiers of government, adding that Local Government under Akeredolu witnessed tremendous development.
The erstwhile Council Boss revealed this while fielding questions from newsmen under the auspices of the Federated Chapel of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) during a media parley on Wednesday at the Press Centre, Adegbemile Akure, the state capital.
Reeling out some of his achievements in office, Hon. Oloruntogbe said the primary health care facility being enjoyed now across the 18 LGs was facilitated through Mr. Governor’s intervention shortly after taking over the reins of power from the last administration.
The former ALGON boss said the local government in the state recorded tremendous achievements under the Akeredolu-led administration.
Sharing his encounters, Hon. Oloruntogbe commended Governor Akeredolu for toeing the path of peace saying the present administration suffered a lot of consequences from past administration
“Today, under Governor Akeredolu’s leadership, Ondo State was adjudged the Best-run Primary Health Care System in Nigeria.
We have been able to provide improved access to primary health care, and basic education and we ensured prompt payment for pensioners and primary school teachers”.
He also thanked Governor Akeredolu for setting the pace in the area of security of lives and properties noting that nothing thrives where there is no security.
In his charge to members of the pen profession, he called for support for the administration of President Buhari, urging media men to project positivism so that young people are motivated to take up opportunities.
In the same vein, he craved support for local councils across the state as the February 2024 Local Government Election dateline draws near.
