The multiple-award-winning Executive Chairman of Somolu Local Government, Hon. AbdulHamed Salawu ‘Dullar’ has congratulated residents of the Somolu community on the New Year celebration.
Hon. AbdulHamed Salawu in his New Year message issued through his Chief Press Secretary, Oseni Owolabi Ajimomuiya New Year message said he earnestly welcomed Somolu residents to the blissful and productive year 2022 with adorable feelings of patriotism, eagerness for in-depth governance, and positioning the right values for welfarism, policy formulations, economical importance, and peaceful coexistence.
“We hopefully began the previous year with a strong determination to overcome the trials as well as the obstacles of the deadly Covid-19 pandemic; massive destruction of homes and businesses across Lagos; the halt of private and public official duties which emerged as a result of the 2020 #ENDSARS protest and dived us all into unpleasant situations. However, the saga eventually resurfaced with a more controlled line of actions, and maturity was then displayed by all factors. Surely, the LORD is merciful to us for the recovery and we give Him all the glory”.
“Despite the intrigued journey, our administration never settled for less nor beyond expectations, as we ascertained the consistency of our societal values”.
“Earlier and after we scaled to vigorous political campaigns for our re-election, and to the greater surprise, the citizens affirmed back to us, the seat of power through their unanimous votes, as a deciding factor that further solidified the inhabitants’ firm trust in their chosen candidates, the executive and the legislative, having suffered an array of abuse of freedom from human right violators during the entire process”.
“God’s willing, victory came at the appropriate time and it fortified us to swiftly stretch our focus to strictly governance and in that regard, being early in this new tenure, we recorded significant amounts of progress across all sectors”.
“In line with the THEMES Agenda of the proactive Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Aduragbemi Sanwoolu, we embarked on developmental projects, which saw us make hay with the rehabilitation and reconstruction of road networks, primary health center named after Lagos First Lady, schools and other centers to make businesses and healthy living thrive”.
“The non-negotiable welfare of the people was another major, which gives room for the Monthly Welfare Packages to the Elderly Citizens, Financial support to Entrepreneurs/Petty Traders. Furthermore, essential roles were played admirably on Environment; Agric, rural and societal services”.
“On Education and sports, we made available for our younger ones, avenues to display their talents, disbursement of bursary awards, scholarships, provision of forms to ensure their routes to higher institutions feasible. We trained our genius students for competitive contests and in return, all these later brought us to the limelight, as it gave us the honour to host the One Day Governor, Marcus Jemimah, and her cabinet members who conquered at the State level”.
“Our track of records was extended to the youths who were given employability and empowerment opportunities to improve their current status and give access to job offers, all in a bid to boost our yearly delivery of governmental functions”.
“Prior, this purposeful administrative duties within and outside our territory in Lagos East attracted us the height of accolades and in bulk, which we dedicated to the good people of Somolu; their mammoth strength pulled in our favour was so stupendous to take off minds”.
“The whole of 2021 taught us remarkable lessons and provided us answers to life’s difficult moments. Now it’s a tale reserved for the coming generation as we have embraced a new exploration of a fresh fulfilling year. My utmost supplication aside craving overwhelmed state of control, guidance, patience, and joyous mood for all, most especially during trying times, is to make the best of every slight or frequent opportunities life offers us and to be extremely worthwhile”.
Through the insurmountable grace of the Almighty, we are elated and undaunted to be stepping proudly into this year and to show diligence at all times, so help us, GOD. Aameen!
