Apapa Iganmu LCDA HOLDS BUDGET 2020 STAKEHOLDERS CONSULTATIVE FORUM PRESENTS POLICE FORCE WITH Three MINI BUSES.

 _Promises better deal in terms of infrastructural gains for residents in 2020_

 _Presents Utility Vehicle to Security Personnel to enhance performance and security of lives and property

The Apapa Iganmu  Local Council Development Area under the able leadership of *Hon.Funmilayo Akande Mohammed engaged the residents and stakeholders in a consultative forum to seek their contributions, suggestions and guide towards the preparation of Year 2020 Budget for Apapa Iganmu LCDA,  yesterday  1 January 2020 at the Council's Premises, Madan Road,Ijede.

The Council Chairman, *Hon. Dr Funmilayo Akande Mohammed* expressed his satisfaction towards the residents and stakeholders in the LCDA for their continous belief in his administration,for supporting the Council through their payments of relevant rates and dues. He further advised that Year 2020 is going to witness more Infrastructural projects and development-oriented programmes that will better the lots of the residents,while the programmes and projects already executed by the Administration since inception in 2017  was projected to the audience to show that Year 2017 to 2019 were good but that Year  2020 will be better.

He warned all residents against indiscriminate dumping of refuse as relevant bye laws are on ground to purnish offenders, She appreciated the Legislative arm of the Council, the executive cabinet members, Party Leaders, Management Staff, revenue committee, Community Development Associations, Religious leaders and all relevant stakeholders for their continous support and understanding to his administration.

Residents from all Political Wards within the LCDA took their turns to present their needs that they wished to be consider in the Year 2020 Budget, ranging from grading of all inner roads in the LCDA to drainage construction and maintenance, construction of Primary Health Care Centres, and other positively  impacting projects and programmes.

While responding to comments and suggestions of the residents, She implored them to be more patient and co-operative with his administration, emphasizing that Government can not do everything,but only with the support of everyone.

While rounding off her remarks, She announced the presentation of Official Cars to the Divisional Police Officers in the LCDA to aid their official duties and boost their job performance. She advised them not to relent in putting in their best and put the vehicle into good use.
At the presentation exercise, the Mayor said “I want to thank the Police for doing its best to ensure that Apapa Iganmu Lcda  is properly policed. We will want you to continue to do more; this is why we are presenting you this mini-buses to help you discharge your duties effectively

At the Local Government to receive the Utility Vehicle were the Three  Divisional Police officer
Csp Olufemi Akinola Dpo Ijora Badia
Csp Folashade Daniel Dpo Orile
Csp Kadiri Saheed DTO Rep Dpo Amukoko

The DPO , while accepting the vehicles acknowledge the gesture of the Mayor. In his statement, he said “This presentation didn’t come as a surprise to the command because we already know how security conscious the Executive Chairman is. I must say, Hon Dr Funmilayo Akande Mohammed stands out amongst Local Government chairmen I have had the privilege to work with. Aside that he ensures we maintain a healthy communication relationship, he also keeps himself abreast with security concerns of the community. Because security is not limited to policing alone, the Mayor has also continued to engage the youths productively, the result is that Apapa Iganmu LCDA has the lowest report of cases of cultism and youthful exuberance. The several projects executed by the Chairman also indicates that he is concerned about the welfare of its citizens.”

Dignitaries at the two in one occasion includes the  Council of Baales and Chiefs, Party Chieftains in Apapa Iganmu LCDA,  the Lagos Central Senatorial Woman Leader, ,APC Chairman, Apapa Iganmu LCDA,  Woman Leader APC Ijede, Representatives of the Youth,* , Grand Chief Imam, CAN President, *, Management Team of the LCDA led by the Head of Administration, * , the Legislative arm being led by * the CDC Chairman * and other notable personalities too many to mention.