Residents of Odofin Oke Community in Orile-Imo, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, have commended the Councillor representing Owode Ward 3, Hon. Amb. Adekunle Ajayi Abdullateef, popularly known as "Lati Iyana", for donating a solar-powered borehole to the community and supporting the reconstruction of the Obafemi Owode Local Government Health Authority Centre.

The residents in their large numbers made the commendation on Thursday during the commissioning of the newly drilled borehole, which community leaders described as a major intervention aimed at addressing years of water scarcity in the area.

While speaking at the event, the Councilor, Hon. Ajayi explained that the project was initiated to provide residents with easier access to clean and safe water, noting that beneficiaries would include neighbouring communities.

He explained that the project marked the third water scheme he had facilitated within Obafemi Owode Local Government Area in the last two years, adding that he remained committed to implementing more developmental initiatives across the council area.

Hon. Ajayi also appealed to the Ogun State Government and the leadership of Obafemi Owode Local Government to address the poor condition of the road leading to the community.

On his parts the Executive Chairman of Obafemi Owode Local Government, Hon. Amb. Ogunsola Lanre Adesina, praised the councillor for his contribution to grassroots development and urged other public office holders to emulate his example.

Adesina assured residents that road grading projects across communities in Orile-Imo would commence after the rainy season.

Also speaking, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Akeem Babatunde Adesina, who commissioned the borehole, described Ajayi as a committed community leader and assured residents that their concerns regarding the road would receive government attention.

The Baale of Odofin Oke, High Chief Wasiu Ayinde, expressed appreciation to the donor, saying the project would significantly improve the living conditions of residents.

On the same vein, Ajayi joined the local government chairman to commission the reconstructed Obafemi Owode Local Government Health Authority Centre at Isale-Oja, Owode-Egba, where a solar power system was also installed.

According to Ajayi, the health facility project was made possible through collaboration between the legislative and executive arms of the local government.

He stated that he facilitated the reconstruction of the centre before handing it over to the council chairman for the installation of the solar power system.

The commissioning ceremonies were attended by the Vice Chairman of Obafemi Owode Local Government, Hon. Sobunkola Abiodun Opeyemi; Councillor representing Ajura Ward, Hon. Durodola Saidat; APC Youth Leader in Obafemi Owode Local Government, Comrade Malik Soneye; community leaders, residents and other stakeholders.