The Executive Chairman of Somolu Local Government, Hon. Abdul Hamed Salawu has bagged another prestigious award as the best Council Chairman of the Year.
In a courtesy visit to the people’s Chairman at his office in the Local Government Secretariat, the editorial team of Trek Africa Newspaper presented his recently won award at the seventh (7th) edition of Trek Africa National Discourse and Award tagged, “Lofty Heights Attain: Nigeria’s Call Beyond Covid-19”.
According to the Trek Newspaper Crew, huge praises were extended to the awardee for having done so much in Somolu Community, especially in the area of healthcare, road, education, security, youth empowerment, and his laudable efforts discharged towards the welfare of the elderly people, a tremendous act the APC National Chairman, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu commended with full satisfaction.
During the course of the interview, the Chairman disclosed that Somolu is indeed the pride of Lagos, stressing that Somolu’s story has changed compared to previous years as Somolu is now known to the world as a commercial and printing hub.
“I grew up in this beloved commercial community, dubbed the printing hub of Africa with so many peculiarities. Things have taken a new turn under our administration and we give thanks to Almighty Allah, particularly on the aspect of youths involvement, improved education, constructions of new roads, and top-notch health-care.”
“Very soon, the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwoolu Aduragbemi will commission a new modern health center in our local government. Having constructed over 32 state standard roads, some with well-placed interlock stones and a well standard drainage system, I tell you Somolu is the pride of the center of excellence, Lagos,” he added.
When asked about his commitment and contributions to the success of the just concluded Lagos East Senatorial District Bye-Election, being the Chairman Committee on Security for the progressive folds; he affirmed it isn’t magic to engage the people security-wise, most especially the youths, as it’s paramount to make sure they are well taken care of through empowerment regardless of the election period. He further appreciated the youth for maintaining peaceful coexistence within the community, which gave the test-run of the election a peaceful outcome.
The prestigious award was presented to the multiple award-winning Chairman by Samson Oki, the publisher for Trek Africa Newspaper among other Somolu dignitaries who also acknowledged the accolade as well-deserved.