Builder Adeola Adebisi Banjo, the Executive Chairman of Ikorodu North LCDA, orchestrated a historic alliance with distinguished media figures from Ikorodu division on the 12th of January 2024, emphasizing his dedication to fostering a mutually beneficial relationship between governance and the media.
The exclusive gathering brought together notable media practitioners, such as Olukunle Adelabu, Shakiru Seidu, Adeniyi Soyebo, Mike Eromona, Charles Ajuzie, Ọmọ Ọba Peju Akinyemi, Abdul-Rahmon Ajasa, and Alhaji Jimoh Mufutau, representing various media outlets in the region.
This unprecedented assembly provided Chairman Banjo with an opportunity to highlight the media’s crucial role as the voice of the people and the government’s conscience.
Discussions delved into the significance of balanced reporting and unveiled the Chairman’s developmental plans for 2024, reinforcing his commitment to an open-door policy.
In response, media representatives called on the council to champion transparency, particularly in budget analysis, and advocated for collaborative efforts among the six council leaders to strengthen the division’s security architecture.
Recommendations underscored coordinated initiatives for food security, positioning Ikorodu division as a significant contributor to Lagos state and Nigeria.
The event garnered support from Hon. Al-Ameen Apanisile, Hon. Prince Niyi Odugbesi, Hon. Ayo Adekoya, and other members of the legislative council.
The council’s Supervisor for Information, Hon. Sulaimon Adewusi, Supervisor for Works, Alhaji Ambali Olutusin, and the SSA to the Chairman on Special Duty, Mr. Olawale Olówólàgbà, played integral roles in this significant occasion.
The pioneering partnership establishes a transformative tone for Ikorodu North LCDA, reinforcing its position as the Tower of Resources and heralding a new era of collaboration and progress for the region.