There are 774 Local Government Areas spread across the entire country and these are the ones recognized by the constitution of the land. The Former Lagos State Governor, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, had good intentions when he created additional 37 LCDAs, but he was entirely misunderstood by the Nigeria President at the time – President Olusegun Obasanjo. Subsequently, the ex-president withheld the accrued allocation for the 20 constitutionally recognized Local Government Areas. Be that as it may, the next government of Late President Musa Yar’adua (may be out of empathy, himself having been the former governor of Kastina State) released outstanding funds and winked at the Lagos State conduction of election into the 37 LCDAs in spite of his party’s (People Democratic Party) protestation, for some obvious technical reason.
Nevertheless, with the passage of time, the necessity of splitting the respective vast 20 LCDAs in Lagos State to achieve even development, seamless bureaucratic operation, rapid creation of amenities, easy/tapped access to Local Council leadership by the members, etc. has gradually become clearer. These are urgently needed dividends by the entire Nigerian population.
The question is, are we getting access to these amenities? Yes, the people of Nigeria are being promised heaven on earth, rain in the wilderness. These are all incessant and unremitting promises that never materialize to any tangible result! Nigerians especially Lagosians residing in the Ejigbo LCDA have grown weary of the avalanche of empty promises, they are in unison clamoring for true governance and access to due dividends that show a support for democracy within the area. Interestingly, the Ejigbo LCDA is a home for detribalized Nigerians. Men and women from all works of life, including cooperate (white color), traders, artisans, entertainment and politicians all reside there.
The LCDA is also blessed with an amiable, self-efficient, and amenable King, Oba Morufu Adisa Ojoala Ojon of Ejigbo. May peace be for him and his Kingdom. The 431 existing roads (except 23, which are fairly accessible by motorized vehicles) within this densely populated LCDA are in seriously dilapidated condition, sometimes being almost impassable. A major advantage the council area has over the other 36 LCDAs in Lagos is its strategic location and proximity to Muritala Muhammed Int’l Airport, the busiest airport in West Africa.
The LCDA also has facilities and amenities of benefit to its residents, of which security is one. There are 5 Nigeria Police Stations and posts within Ejigbo LCDA jurisdiction, one Magistrate/Customary Court, Citizen Mediation Center/Dispute, a resolution alternation center, and a health care center. Others facilities include nine primary schools and two secondary schools – all functional in the council area................. To be continue.
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