BUDGET: AJONI LCDA CHAIRMAN HOLDS TOWN HALL MEETING WITH STAKEHOLDERS.

BUDGET: AJONI LCDA CHAIRMAN HOLDS TOWN HALL MEETING WITH STAKEHOLDERS.

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The Town Hall/Community Engagement and Stakeholders' Meeting organized by the Chairman of Ajoni Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Amb. Prince Michael Ogungbemi fcpa, was held at the Odo Ayedun Town Hall on 19th of November. 

This landmark event served as an avenue for the Chairman to present his Account of Stewardship for the past 10 months and further demonstrate his administration's commitment to inclusive governance.  

Stewardship Highlights:

The Chairman, in his address, highlighted the significant strides his administration has made across various sectors, including:  

1. Governance: Strengthening administrative processes to ensure effective service delivery and accountability in areas of donations to religious bodies during festivities i.e Christian and Muslim communities, establishment of Ajoni Football Club and sponsoring the football captain to embark on European training in four different countries., desilting of blocked drains, distribution of motorcycles and security booths to local security personnel, training of food vendors and liquor providers, electrification of the ongoing administration building and distribution of food palliatives, farming and other household palliatives to rainstorm victims.

2. Human Capital Development: Awarding scholarships to Ajoni indigent students, sponsoring Ajoni students on Vocational and Technical training and distributing free exercise books to primary school pupils as part of the 'Back to School' programme, Child's health advocacy to reduce morbidity and mortality rate, Medical outreach programme, registration of Ajoni FC with Ekiti State football league, children's day celebration and Institutionalisation of Ajoni Educational Endowment Scheme and 250 artisans, market women, food vendors and petty traders benefited BAO Trader's Monie to lift them out poverty to prosperity across Ajoni communities .

 3. Youth Development Job Creation: Engaging Ajoni youths in Commercial Agriculture and provision of financial support to the young farmers, Providing skill acquisition and entrepreneurial opportunities, Cash disbursement to young entrepreneurs with MBS Certificates to youths across the LCDA.  

4. Art and Culture: Promoting Ajoni's rich cultural heritage through community-based initiatives and sponsoring of cultural contingents to the EKIFEST Programme.

5. Infrastructure and Industrialization:

 Reaffirmed his renewed commitment in the modern classrooms construction with his administration' Completing the construction of two blocks of eight classrooms in Ayebode and Esun Ekiti, with ongoing assessments in Ipao, Itapaji, Irele, and Odo Ayedun Ekiti respectively, Donation of brand new generating plants to the various military base, Completion of Arabire lockup shops, Massive rehabilitation of Solar powered, Motorized and hand pumps boreholes and clearing of verges across Ajoni communities and outlining plans for additional projects before the year's end.  

6. Agriculture and Rural Development:

Training of 30 youths in best Agricultural practices,, farm management and allocation of 65 acres of farmland to accredited Ajoni youths for cassava plantation at the Ekiti State Agricultural Processing Zone with comprehensive packages of land clearing, cultivation, cassava stems, fertilizers, herbicides and tractorization and provisions of off-takers.

Prospective Project:

The Chairman also shared insights into ongoing and upcoming projects, assuring stakeholders that the administration remains focused on delivering impactful initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life for all residents. These projects are expected to be completed or commenced before the end of the year, reflecting the administration's dedication to sustainable development.  

Community Participations in Governance:

The  stakeholders interactive sessions emphasized the inclusive nature of governance in Ajoni LCDA. Community representatives  were given the platform to present their needs and priorities for consideration in the upcoming budget for the new year. This participatory approach ensures that the government addresses issues with a direct impact on the people, fostering trust and collaboration.  

The event was graced by the Traditional rulers, Market Women/Trader's, Drivers & Okada Unions, Artisans, Youths & Student Union leaders,  Iyaloja's, President of  various Community Associations, Religious leaders i.e  (IMAM & CAN Representatives from the 10 Ajoni communities within the LCDA turned out in the numbers to participate in the town hall meeting and top government functionaries in the LCDA. Their presence underscored the unity and shared vision driving the LCDA forward.  

The Chairman concluded the meeting by expressing gratitude to the stakeholders for their support and partnership in advancing Ajoni LCDA. He reiterated his commitment to delivering on his promises and called on all residents to remain united and proactive in their contributions to the development of the council area.  

The Town Hall meeting reflects the administration’s resolve to build an inclusive and people-oriented government, where every voice counts and every decision aligns with the aspirations of the people of Ajoni LCDA.