Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has signed into law a bill establishing 33 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Ondo state.
Akeredolu, who returned from a 3-month sick leave on Thursday and resumed duty officially at his Ibadan residence on Friday, appended his signature to the bill on Saturday.
The creation of 33 LCDAs in addition to the constitutional 18 local government areas had caused a lot of controversy while the governor was away, as so many local governments call for additional LCDAs in their domain.
In a statement signed by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Richard Olatunde, Akeredolu signed the bill after it was presented to him by the Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly.
The statement reads:
GOV AKEREDOLU SIGNS LCDA BILL INTO LAW
Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON, has assented to the bill creating 33 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the state.
The bill was presented to the Governor for assent by the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Oladiji Olamide, during a brief ceremony.
The Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abayomi Akinruntan; Majority Leader, Hon. Oluwole Ogunmolasuyi; and the Parliamentary Secretary, Hon. Moyinoluwa Ogunwumiju were also present.
With the Governor’s assent, the bill, which had already been passed by the state House of Assembly, now possesses the legal backing for the creation of the LCDAs in Ondo State.
The establishment of these LCDAs marks a substantial step towards fulfilling Governor Akeredolu’s campaign promises and addressing the aspirations of the people for enhanced grassroots development.
Moreover, this initiative underscores Governor Akeredolu’s unwavering commitment to improving public service delivery, as it aims at bringing governance closer to the people, ultimately resulting in more responsive and efficient services.
Governor Akeredolu remains dedicated to delivering impactful projects and innovative initiatives, just as he is poised to redouble his efforts in advancing the development of the Sunshine State.
Signed:
Richard Olatunde
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor
September 9, 2023.
