14/07/2023
*FKJ Legislative News: At The Plenary*
On Tuesday, 11th of July, 2023, after leading the opening prayer and the National Pledge, the Leader of the House, *Hon. (Dr) Onifade Victor* welcomes everyone for a peaceful deliberation.
The plenary was in accordance with proceedings of the house as PSP stakeholders and community representatives were invited to furnish the house with necessary update concerning their respective operations to the good people of Ifako Ijaiye LGA.
In attendance were Directors of PSP in each wards which are : Mid - Royals Global Services (Ward C2), Majesty Waste Control (Ward F), Ades Temitobi Limited (Ward F), Dejule Ventures (Ward B & D), Fountain Multiple (Ward D), Ashibay Limited (Ward E), Vestige Waste Service (Ward C1), Akinjohun Services (Ward C1), Owakewumi (Ward A); also in attendance were the CDA Chairman and the Secretary, Pastor Opajobi Samuel and Alh. A.A. Bilesanmi and HOD Environment. They are availed themselves for participatory and result oriented deliberations for the good people of Ifako-Ijaiye.
Hence, the house resolved that;
1. Each household should get a iron drum or the plastic drum with a cover as a means to keep their refuse safe in their apartments in order to ease the work of PSP workers and residents should stop patronizing the walkway pushers (Cart pushers) who are illegal operators according to Lagos State law and they are creating more havoc to the inhabitants of Ifako Ijaiye.
2. Some of the PSP directors are hereby placed on observation under the watch of their respective ward Councillors, Head of Environment and the CDA chairman for a better service to the good people of Ifako Ijaiye.
3. The PSP operators were directed to discharge their duties efficiently in accordance to the official agreement stated in their contract of at least, three (3) times monthly appearance across all wards in Ifako Ijaiye.
4. The Operators registered their plights concerning the non compliance of certain selected areas in few wards to pay their dues as well as patronising their services as required by the law of the land in Lagos state.
Secondly, in line with invitation to the hallowed Chamber, *Mr Akeem Adesanya, the New Council Manager* was at the last plenary.
Upon his transfer to Ifako Ijaiye Local Government, as Council Manager, *Mr Akeem Adesanya* has served in the capacity of a council manager at Oto-Awori, Amuwo-Odofin, Surulere and Okokomaiko LGAs respectively.
The Legislators opined that he is capable beyond reasonable doubt with his wealth of experience and exposure, and believe he will ensure the *Internal General Revenue (IGR)* of Ifako Ijaiye has a new shape.
Also, the Council Manager promised to partner with the Legislators in delivering dividends of democracy to the people of Ifako-Ijaiye under the administration ably led by *Prince Usman Akanbi Hamzat (UAH).*
The house promised to give their maximum supports for efficient work flow and service delivery.
The plenary was adjourned by Hon. Olaleye Rasak Aremu (Majority Leader) and seconded by Hon. Adebo Samuel Kayode (Minority Leader) till next week Tuesday, 18th of July, 2023.
*FKJ LEGISLATIVE MEDIA 2023*