Oshodi-Isolo LG Clarifies Severance Payment Report, Highlights Verified Achievements

While throwing light on the matter, the
Oshodi-Isolo Local Government stated, “It has come to the attention of the Executive Chairman of Oshodi-Isolo Local Government, Otunba Kehinde Oloyede Almaroof, who just returned from a working visit to China, the publication by Lagos Reporters concerning the severance payment of the immediate past executive members”.

“We would like to place on record that Oshodi-Isolo Local Government, in the last administration, had the largest number of cabinet members in Lagos State. Aside from the statutory nine, comprising the Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Chief of Staff, and the state-released nominees, the Chairman, in a bid to accommodate more party members and empower deserving youths, expanded the list to include additional members.”

“We will like to state categorically that the statutory 9 cabinet members from the state were divided into two batches, the first  batch has been paid while the second batch has been marked for payment before the end of the year. We will like to state also that the additional cabinet members severance which was not captured in this year’s budget has been captured in the next year’s budget and will be paid accordingly.”

“We urge Lagos Reporters to look at the bright side of this administration rather than amplify isolated areas that are already being addressed.”

“It is on record that during the first term of this administration, it achieved unprecedented successes in the history of the Local Government. These include:

1. Infrastructure Development

* 53 completed roads, with 8 ongoing.
* 45 boreholes drilled across communities.
* Installation of solar-powered streetlights in over 25 locations.

2. Education Support

* Distribution of over 12,000 GCE and JAMB forms to indigent students.
* Provision of smart educational gadgets and free school buses.
* Scholarship awards, including overseas sponsorships for brilliant students.
* School renovations, free tutorials and summer coaching.
* Procurement of a school bus for student transportation.
* Ongoing construction of St. Paul Primary School.

3. Healthcare

* Procurement of two ambulances.
* Distribution of antenatal and postnatal kits.
* Renovation and equipping of Ogunoloko Health Centre.
* Ongoing construction of Ogunlana Health Centre with surgical wards and a pharmacy.
* Free medical outreaches, eye tests, and drug distribution.

4. Welfare Programmes

* Regular distribution of food items, cash gifts, and festive packages to residents, elderly citizens, and traders.
* Large-scale palliative programmes benefiting thousands.

5. Empowerment Initiatives

* Training of over 10,000 youths and vulnerable women through partnerships with NGOs, ministries, and private organizations.
* Skills acquisition in tailoring, tech, photography, solar installation, carpentry, and more.
* Presentation of empowerment tools to trained beneficiaries.

6. Staff Welfare

* Provision of staff buses, festive packages, and sponsored religious pilgrimages.
* Employment of physically challenged individuals and enhanced staff support systems.

7. ICT Development

* Computerisation of offices for improved efficiency.
* Installation of 40 CCTV cameras in strategic locations.
* Summer coaching for school leavers in programming, coding, and computer applications.

8. Security Support

* Provision of operational vehicles to the three Divisional Police Stations within the council area.
* Monthly operational support for the police divisions.

These are verified projects.

Second Term Achievements

Below are the completed and ongoing road projects by this administration:

1. Igbehinadun Phase One
2. Abeokuta Street
3. Amusa Street
4. Michael Street
5. Abolaji Link
6. Dele Obilade
7. Akintunde Street
8. Kalejaye Street
9. Sunday Sholola
10. Yusuf Street (ongoing)
11. Aduke Thomas (ongoing)
12. Igbehinadun Phase Two (ongoing)
13. Wahab Larinde Street (ongoing)

“We also wish to place on record that when the media reached out to the Chairman regarding Ladipo Ajisegiri and Oyegunwa Roads, he immediately moved to the site to measure the road while waiting for the appropriate approval for repair works, despite the fact that the road is a state road.”

“Otunba Kehinde Oloyede Almaroof maintains a cordial working relationship with all media outlets.”

In addition, 12 newly completed roads has been commissioned:

1. Igbehinadun Street, Phase One
2. Abeokuta Street
3. Amusa Street
4. Michael Street
5. Abolaji Link
6. Dele Obilade Street
7. Akintunde Street
8. Kalejaye Street
9. Sunday Sholola Street
10. Ogunwemimo Street
11. Omilade Street
12. Oshodi Road Phase 1 & 2