Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu Aketi, has given his assent to a bill that authorizes the establishment of 33 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) within the state.
The bill, which had been previously passed by the state House of Assembly, was formally presented to Governor Akeredolu for his assent during a brief ceremony. The presentation was made by the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Oladiji Landmark Olamide. Also present at the ceremony were the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Prince Abayomi Babatunde Akinruntan, Majority Leader Hon. Oluwole Emmanuel Ogunmolasuyi, and the Parliamentary Secretary, Hon. Otunba Moyinolorun Ogunwumiju.
This assent grants the bill the necessary legal backing, officially establishing the 33 LCDAs in Ondo State. The creation of these LCDAs is a significant step towards fulfilling Governor Akeredolu’s campaign promises and addressing the aspirations of the state’s residents for improved grassroots development.
Furthermore, this move underscores Governor Akeredolu’s unwavering commitment to enhancing public service delivery. By bringing governance closer to the people, the initiative aims to make government more responsive and efficient in delivering services.
