Ado Odo/Ota Council boss meets MAN, seeks harmonious relationship to foster development

By Ajisafe Kayode

The Local Government Chairman of Ado-Odo/Ota, Honourable Sherif Musa has reiterated his commitment to partner with the private sector in delivering quality service to his people. 

The Council Boss was a guest at the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) monthly stakeholders meeting in Ota.

The meeting which was presided by Mr Chris Uzoalu had in attendance representatives of manufacturing companies in Ado-Odo/Ota, security agencies and other relevant stakeholders. 

The Chairman while giving his remark appealed to the companies within the council area to support his administration and give it the needed push to succeed.

 "We want you to trust us in finding lasting solutions to the problems in the Local Government Area, as we can not do without you," he said. 

Musa also charged the security agencies to continue to provide security for lives and properties within the area while urging both commercial and individual residents to equip their premises with fire fighting equipment.

Uzoalu who presided over the meeting commended Honourable Sherif Musa for attending the meeting and doing so with his Vice-Chairman, an act he regarded as unprecedented and a signal that the Chairman is set to do things differently.

"We don't fight the Government, rather we engage the Government," he said. 

He further highlighted some of the challenges business owners face in the local government which include bad roads, multiple taxation and harassment of companies by some so-called Council Revenue Consultants.

Ado-Odo/Ota LG Boss collaborates with Citizen Engagement Platform for rapid development

The Executive Chairman of Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government, Hon. Sheriff Adewale Musa (SAM20) hosted Ado-Odo/Ota Citizen Engagement Platform, a coalition of NGOs created with the aim to bring about monumental development to the gateway to Gateway State. 

The group that was led by AFED board chairman Mr Bolaji Oyedeko spoke extensively on their plans and ideas to help propel the Local govt to a greater heights.

The Executive Chairman Hon. Sheriff Adewale Musa (SAM20) in his response, appreciated the effort put in place before his emergence by the state Deputy Governor Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele and all political leaders within Ado-Odo/Ota for given him the ample opportunity that enable him translate dreams, ideas and plans into reality by achieving a greater and better Ado-Odo/Ota LG of everyone's dream. 

He also thanked the conveners of Citizen Engagement Platform just as he expresses his readiness to work with groups like this that have good intentions for the people of the area.

The Chairman told the group he was ready to key into integrity and accountability so as to  repose public trust and galvanise all opportunity within the cofers of the PPP initiative for the good people of Ado-Odo Ota Local govt. 

He then sought the support of the group saying, "for us to do it together as our slogan implies "Ajose wa ni'' and we shall also have a periodical performance evaluation that will be our guide.

The meeting came to an end as Mr Bolaji Oyedeko presented a document tagged "The People Chatter" which encapsuled eight key areas to work on for the betterment of the local government.