Epe LG Boss Commissions Projects, Promises More At 100 days in office Ceremony

Epe Local Government Chairman, Princess Surah Olayemi Animashaun unveiled several developmental projects achieved during her first 100 days in office at a commemorative ceremony.

Handing over a renovated Customary courtroom, Animashaun noted that the project was in line with her promise to the people of Epe land to deliver dividends of democracy at the grassroots and make the impact of governance to be felt by all.

Joining the chairman at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the courtroom were dignitaries including royal fathers, political leaders, serving government officials among others.

They include Traditional ruler of Epeland, Oba Kamorudeen Ishola Animashaun, Lawmaker representing Epe Constituency 1 at State House of Assembly, Abiodun Mustain Tobun, Executive Chairman Eredo Local Government, Hon. Saliu Adeniyi, and leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Epe Division and member of the Lagos State APC Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), Chief Shakiru Akanni Seriki-Bamu among others.

Highlight of the ceremony which held at the local government secretariat and drew a large crowd includes distribution of items of such tailoring machines, grinding machines, generator sets, exercise books, school bags and stationaries among others.

While rendering her stewardship, Princess Surah disclosed that the impact of her administration has been felt across key areas such as infrastructure, sports, education, health, security, agriculture, tourism, staff welfare and economic empowerment.

Key among her socio-economic impacts, she listed remodeling of 39 schools, construction of blocks of classrooms, construction of boreholes, provision of ambulances and staff bus as well as road construction with street lights.

Others include recruitment of teachers, rehabilitation and training of local security officials such as OPC and Ibile, empowerment of artisans, welfare support for the aged and widows and commemoration of World Tourism Day with the launch of Epe Alaro Tourism.

While rendering her stewardship, Princess Surah disclosed, “The significance of 100 days in office is to render account to the people and let them know that they didn’t elect a statue but someone who can represent them well. I want to show that I’m capable and with God on our side, there’s nothing we cannot achieve. As a woman and the first female executive chairman, I want to totally change the face of Epe.

She continued, “At the same time, I want the people of Epe to expect more especially in the area of tourism. I want to thank the Executive Governor of Lagos, Babajide Sanwo-Olu because very soon, Epe will have it’s own terminal. It will boost local economy by creating job opportunities for our youths. I also want to put in so much in place on our lagoon that would help boost our IGR and economy. I’m looking for ways to achieve and we are open for partnership. We are also looking to do more in the area of education, agriculture, youth and women empowerment.”

Lauding the Executive Chairman, Hon Tobun said “I’m not only satisfied but highly impressed. We can see her monumental achievements and her passion for development, tourism, good governance and inclusiveness. All these have translated to what we are seeing today.

“Her renovation of the Legislative will help inspire them to draft by-laws that will impact the social economic empowerment of the people of the community. This gesture has also been extended to other arms with the renovation of customary court and meeting rooms of royal fathers which speaks to her inclusive governance.”