Story by Iyiola Ayomide
The Executive Chairman of Ejigbo Local Council Development Area , Hon. Monsurudeen Oloyede Bello, ably represented by the Vice Chairman, Hon Ayodele Ayodeji warmly received the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) on a working visit to the council.
Also, the Council Manager, Mr. Olusegun Ajagunna, in his welcome remarks welcomed the members of the Electoral Commission to the LCDA, affirming the council’s readiness to support LASIEC in every way possible for the success of the upcoming election.
During the engagement, Hon Ayodele Ayodeji emphasized the council’s commitment to ensuring a smooth and well-coordinated electoral process. He also highlighted various initiatives being put in place as part of the LCDA’s proactive measures to support LASIEC in organizing a credible and seamless local government election.
Honorable Justice Bola Okikiolu Ighile(RTD), who led the LASIEC delegation, expressed profound gratitude to the chairman and his administration for their swift response and cooperation in the commission’s preparations for the forthcoming election. She commended Ejigbo LCDA for its dedication to upholding democratic principles and ensuring an enabling environment for the electoral process.
In his vote of thanks, Hon. Paul Fregene, the Secretary to the Local Government on behalf of the Executive Commitee and Legislators reaffirmed the council’s absolute cooperation with LASIEC. He assured the commission of continued support in all necessary areas to facilitate a free, fair, and transparent election.
Present at the event are the Permanent
Secretary of LASIEC, Mr Abudlrafiu Omowole Fashola, Commissioners, Directors, and Management Team of LASIEC, Executive Committee and Management Team of Ejigbo LCDA.
Report by
Public Affairs Unit
Ejigbo LCDA
Wed. Feb. 19th, 2025