Residents of Oshodi-Isolo federal Constituency 1 today Wednesday trooped out in their numbers to attend a town hall meeting organized by the member representing Oshodi-Isolo Constituency 1 at the Federal House of representatives, Hon. Dr. Bashir Dawudo.
The well attended epoch event at the legislative hall of Oshodi-Isolo local government created a platform where residents had a fruitful interface with their elected representatives, airing various areas they want their interventions.
The attendance to the program was opened to all with special invites to representatives of market men/women, political leaders, religious bodies, security personnel, Hausa and Igbo communities. Youths, people with disabilities, artisans and civil societies domiciled in the constituency were equally invited.
Areas where residents applauded the performance of the federal lawmaker include road infrastructures, Health, Education, Training and empowerment. They eulogized his efforts while requesting for additional intervention in the areas of security, employment and waste management.
In his opening remarks, the executive chairman of Oshodi-Isolo local government, Otunba Kehinde Almaroof Oloyede appreciated the MHR for the initiative of bringing everyone together and facilitating the brainstorming session.
The member, Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Ogundipe Stephen (Omoj'omolo) also welcomed constituents. He urges the youth to follow the laid down procedure in airing their grievances rather than on the social media.
The federal lawmaker and convener of the day, Hon. Dr. Bashir Dawudo used the avenue to reel out his achievements in his first term. He informed them that the town hall meeting is another promise kept because he promised the meeting during his campaign. He said he was there to listen to the needs of the constituents rather than bore them with long speech.
Also engaging the residents was Alh. Musiliu Adesanya, the Lagos State chairman of NURTW, who commended the synergy and spirit of brotherhood that exist amongst the elected officials. He disclosed that the current peace, harmony and development currently experienced in Oshodi is due to the synergy amongst them. He implored them to keep up the spirit.
The APC party chairman, Hon. Saheed Animashaun had earlier welcomed everyone to the program, listing the achievements and interventions of the APC elected officials within the Constituency.
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