In
demonstration of its commitment to the development of rural areas, Ogun State
Government says it is committed to embark on significant projects that would
improve the rural life at the grassroots.
The
Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Chief Dayo Adeneye stated this at
the anniversary lecture and grassroots development special award organised by
the Gateway News Update held at Iwe-Iroyin in Abeokuta.
Chief
Adeneye who won the award of outstanding Commissioner in Ogun at 40, said
‘’Government has realise that there can be no meaningful development without
grassroots development which is an integral part of nation building, hence the
development of the grassroots cannot be over emphasised”.
The
Commissioner, represented by the Special Assistant to the Governor on
Information and Strategy, Mr. Yemisi Fadairo maintained that grassroots
development was key to the industrial drive of the Government at the local
level, noting that the Amosun-led administration has set in motion, the creation
of 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) to complement the development
drive of the 20 Local Government areas,
The
Chairman, Civil Service Commission, Dr. (Mrs.) Adenroke Folarin bagged the
award of the most outstanding Commission Chairman since the creation of the
State.
In
her response, Dr. (Mrs) Folarin appreciated the organisers for putting up such
magnificent line of programme, adding that recognition of outstanding
individual performances could only bring out the best in them.
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