Ikorodu Stands Still as Hamzat Take Consultations to Political Leaders, Others

Bennett Oghifo

It was another glorious outing yesterday when the deputy governor of Lagos State and his entourage visited Ikorodu Division.

The first point of call was the residence of the former deputy governor of Lagos, Prince Abiodun Ogunleye, where prominent indigenes that included Ashipa Kaoli Olusanya, APC chairman in Ikorodu, Hon. Olasunkanmi Tijani, among other dignitaries were present.

Accompanying the deputy governor were former Senator Musliu Obanikoro, Senator Ganiyu Solomon, Chief Mutual Are, Hon. Bode Oyedele and Special Adviser to the Governor on Works, Adekunle Olayinka.

Expressing his delights in welcoming the deputy governor, Prince Abiodun Ogunleye said, though, their expectations as Ikorodu indigene was not actualized, but as “believers in God, his wish has been fulfilled in the choice of Hamzat. `We support you and we pray that God will guide you in the discharge of the onerous duty of serving Lagos”.

At the residence of Asiwaju of Igbogbo Kingdom, Chief Olorunfemi Bashorun, the GAC member also endorsed the candidacy of KOH saying It’s not I alone, but the entire Igbogbo Community. “I don’t have doubt in your competency, your humility and dedication to duties. God that helped those before you will see you through”, he said.

Similarly, the former Head of Service (HOS) in Lagos, Prince Adesegun Ogunlewe, also attested the quality and character of Dr. Hamzat.

At the residence of former Minister of Works, Senator Adeseye Ogunlewe, it was the same rousing welcome. He equally expressed support for the candidacy of the deputy governor.

The former works minister advised Hamzat to put together various committees that would make his administration a “resounding success”.

Dr. Hamzat assured his host communities at the Ikorodu Division, on their request for the urban renewal drive, including the provision of infrastructural provisions and other necessary amenities.

“But the question is: are we ready to support the government when it’s time for urban renewal, because people usually oppose change. But without pain, it’s difficult to get the urbanity of our dream”.

He also assured that state police will help Lagos, noting that most of the security challenges in Lagos are being orchestrated by people from other states of the federation.