Ondo New LCDAs Birthed As Gov Akeredolu Signs Bill Into Law

By Ayodele Oni

Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu Aketi , SAN, has assented to the bill creating Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the state.

While away on medical leave, the State House of Assembly passed into law a bill creating additional 34 LCDAs from the existing 18 Local Councils.

The new LCDAs have caused disaffection among communities in the state as some claimed that they were cheated or their land annexed to others.

Signing into law the bill is the first major assignment of the Governor after he announced his resumption from medical leave on Friday.

The bill was presented to the Governor for assent by the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Oladiji Landmark Olamide, during a brief ceremony in Ibadan, Oyo state.

The Deputy Speaker,  Prince Abayomi  Akinruntan ; Majority Leader, Oluwole Ogunmolasuyi ; and the Parliamentary Secretary, Otunba Moyinolorun 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.

Governor Akeredolu’s Chief Press Secretary, Richard Olabode, in a statement on Saturday, said the establishment of the 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.”