Ogun Lawmaker, Atobatele, Presents Scorecard, Promises More People-Centred Projects for Abeokuta South
The Ogun State House of Assembly member representing Abeokuta South Constituency I, Hon. Lukmon Atobatele, has presented his stewardship to the people of his constituency.
According to him, during his three years in office, he had delivered several people-oriented projects in various sectors, especially in healthcare support, education, infrastructure, youth empowerment and agricultural interventions, among others.
He made this known during a stakeholders' meeting in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.
Atobatele, who reels out his achievements while addressing newsmen on the sideline of a stakeholders meeting in Abeokuta, the state capital, listed several projects and interventions delivered to residents.
The Lawmaker revealed that he had carried out free healthcare services including 131 surgeries, among which is 10 cataract operations, distribution of over 5,000 eyeglasses and wheelchairs, and free medication for more than 10,000 people.
"My mandate is to serve the people, and every project we have executed has been driven by the needs of our constituents. We have prioritised healthcare, education, infrastructure, youth empowerment and economic support because these are the areas that directly improve the quality of life of our people."
"These achievements are not the end of our journey. They are a demonstration of our commitment to responsible representation. We will continue to attract more developmental projects and ensure that every community in Abeokuta South Constituency feels the impact of good governance."
He further stated that he has enrolled 238 Egba Warriors and Baales into a one-year health insurance scheme and paid school fees for indigent students.
He also listed the construction of roads and classroom blocks in two schools, installation of 100 solar street lights and the construction of the Ibarapa Market in Ake.
Other achievements include agricultural support to farmers through the distribution of fertilisers, drilling of eight boreholes, construction of three classroom blocks and a concrete road at Oke Abetu, training of over 500 youths at the Soilless Farm Lab, Awowo, empowerment programmes, renovation of the CDC office at Oke-Aregba and a N1 million contribution towards transformer repairs at Idi-Oya, Kemta Idi-Aba.
The lawmaker also mentioned the continuation of the "Ounje Atoba Egba" food discount programme and water projects across all seven wards of the constituency.
Atobatele, however, pledged to deliver more dividends of democracy to his constituents without leaving any stone unturned.
"This is only the beginning. I remain committed to ensuring that no community is left behind. We will continue to pursue initiatives that will create opportunities, improve infrastructure and uplift the standard of living of our people. I appreciate the confidence my constituents have reposed in me, and I will continue to justify that trust through dedicated service."
