Lawmaker urges community projects for even devt

The lawmaker representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator ‘Gbenga Ashafa, has urged political leaders in the country to embark on community projects to ensure even development in Nigeria.

Ashafa spoke while inaugurating a water project for residents of Tinubu Estate, Odo-Nla, Ikorodu North area of Lagos, a statement said on Monday.

The motorised borehole was among several other consistuency projects of the federal lawmaker.

The senator, while acknowledging the importance of water to humankind, emphasised the importance of the project to the community.

He added, “We have been able to provide 30 boreholes, installed in various communities across the senatorial district. We have also had some other constituency projects for the benefit of communities.”

Ashafa, who promised to empower some artisans in the area through a weekly empowerment programme, urged residents to cultivate maintenance culture.

“I will like to use this opportunity to urge the people of Tinubu Estate and other beneficiary communities that a high sense of community participation in these social interventions that we bring is a prerequisite for sustainability. Please ensure that this borehole project is well maintained so that it will serve you and others for a long time,” Ashafa said.

He added that his commitment to the improvement of welfare of communities in the senatorial district through the provision of facilities and social infrastructure was unwavering.

The Chairman of the estate, Adesanya Adekoya, in his reaction, said the residents appreciated the project and would ensure it was well managed.

He said, “On behalf of the residents, I want to say a big thank you to the distinguished senator for this timely gesture; it is highly appreciated. I pray that God will grant him the zeal to keep doing more for the entire senatorial district.”