The Executive Chairman of Bariga Local Council Development Area, Adedeji Omope, has pledged to expand infrastructure development, youth empowerment and social intervention programmes across the council, saying his administration remains committed to delivering more dividends of democracy to residents.
Omope made the pledge on Wednesday during activities marking his first anniversary in office, where more than 2,000 residents also received bags of rice as part of the council’s efforts to cushion the effects of the current economic hardship.
Speaking at the event, the council boss thanked residents for their support over the past year, describing the administration’s achievements as the product of a strong partnership between the government and the people.
“Today, I stand before you with a heart filled with gratitude to Almighty God and deep appreciation to the good people of Bariga LCDA for the confidence, support and cooperation you have given this administration over the past one year,” she said.
According to him, the administration assumed office with a commitment to serve transparently and inclusively, ensuring that no community was left behind.
“From the very first day, our administration resolved that no community would be left behind. Development has reached all the eight wards of Bariga LCDA without discrimination.
“We have remained committed to serving every resident irrespective of ethnicity, gender, religion, political affiliation or nationality. Every citizen deserves quality governance, and that has remained the guiding principle of our administration,” she said.
Highlighting the administration’s achievements, Omope said the council had invested in road construction, drainage projects, environmental sanitation, flood control initiatives, healthcare improvements, educational support, youth empowerment, ICT development, agricultural intervention, social welfare, security and staff welfare.
She added that primary healthcare centres had been equipped with modern medical facilities, educational materials distributed to pupils, while youths received digital skills training and laptops to enhance their productivity.
The chairman also said farmers and vulnerable residents benefited from food intervention programmes, while sporting activities were organised to promote unity among young people.
On security, Omope said the council had continued to collaborate with security agencies through the provision of operational support, installation of solar-powered street lights in strategic locations and sustained engagement with community stakeholders.
She added that environmental sustainability remained a major priority through routine sanitation exercises, drainage desilting, refuse evacuation and flood prevention measures.
Describing the achievements as collective successes, Omope commended traditional rulers, religious leaders, Community Development Associations, market leaders, youth organisations, women groups, civil servants, political leaders, security agencies and development partners for their contributions to the council’s development.
“These achievements are not mine alone. They are the result of our collective effort. They belong to every resident who believed in this administration,” she said.
