To cushion the effect of economic hardship for Bariga residents, Hon. Kolade Alabi David, Chairman, Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA), has constituted a 16-man committee to work on various forms of palliative measures.
Alabi inaugurated the committee at the Executive chambers of the Bariga LCDA noting that the committee is to be chaired by former Akoka CDA chairman, Mr. Segun Adesanya, and he would also serve as co-chairman, while Dr. Kehinde Lawal will serve as the Secretary of the Committee.
The chairman said that This intervention progamme will be for three months, and then well monitor the situation of things with respect to the economy. Youre all selected in your esteemed position as an advocate of positive change. The atmosphere is designed to be devoid of political colouration. The country is bleeding. The spiral of foreign exchange that has been fluctuating has affected things.
A matter that affects all should be treated with precision. Thats the reason Ive selected you all. I will speak to that. We have the religious body represented. Weve some of the critical stakeholders in the local government.
Transportation is also key at this time. Ive two representatives of NURTW in our midst. Hunger does not know anybody. We are all hungry. We are going to capture the vulnerable and the indigents. We will also target those who deserve the palliative.
Renewed Hope agenda is a process. Theres no gain without pain. We need to reduce tension in our community. So, in the areas of food distribution, health, transportation, and educational support, lets see how we can empower residents, he added.
The committee members include various stakeholders, religious leaders and bi-partisan groups, among others.
Unveiling the committee, the chief press secretary to the chairman, Tunde Balogun announced the names including Barr. Gbolahan Shobowale, Mr. Akintunde Nicholas Adesoji, Temidayo Adekunle Odutola (Olomu), Com. Sunday Oluwasegun David (Blackman), Com. Caleb Olonitolo, Mrs Afolasade Idayat Akindele.
Other members are: Mr Alao Abiodun, Rev. Babatunde Elebute (CAN), Alhaji Imam Bashir Olanrewaju, Mr. Ridwan Sanusi, Mr. Ogunyemi Azeez Roman 6, Alhaji Nureni Okeowo, Mr. Samsideen Salami (Viva Source), and Mr Lawal Alao Kazeem.
Segun Adesanya, Chairman of the committee commended Hon David Alabi for setting up the committee to cushion the hardship effect, saying that It is a privilege to serve the local government. Well deliver on the mandate. Hunger has no religion, tribe, or party. We cannot afford to fail. So we are ready to ensure that we bring smiles on peoples faces.
