Ito Progressive CDA in Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area has lauded Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, for rural development projects reshaping their community.
Speaking during a project inspection, Prince Taiwo Dosunmu, chairman, said the community is witnessing ‘a new dawn’ under Sanwo-Olu.
He noted that Ito, once plagued by infrastructural neglect, is experiencing improvements that directly enhance the standard of living for residents.
Dosunmi said the governor’s interventions is a commitment to ensuring that rural communities are included in the state’s development agenda.
‘What we are seeing in Ito is dividends of democracy reaching the grassroots,’ he said.
‘Sanwo-Olu shows that every community matters.’
Chair of Ito Project Committee, Alhaji Bika Moshuru, also praised the government for a combination of essential and life-enhancing projects delivered in a short period.
He listed key interventions, such as installation of a new transformer, establishment of a water scheme, and installation of solar-powered streetlights.
A notable project is grading and rehabilitation of 3.8-kilometre Ito Road, for long a major concern for residents.
Bika said the road, once nearly impassable during rainy seasons, is being reshaped into a more accessible route that will enhance transportation, encourage business, and connect the community to neighbouring areas.
Dosunmu lauded Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, describing him as a dependable pillar in implementation THEMES Plus Agenda. He said his technical expertise and support have strengthened rural-based projects.
He praised Special Adviser to the governor on Rural Development, Nurudeen Agbaje’s engagement with Ito.
He disclosed that every request submitted by Ito Progressive Community had received the Special Adviser’s attention, following thorough on-the-spot evaluations conducted by his office.
These assessments, he said, ensured that interventions were well-informed, relevant, and timely.
‘Residents of Ito say the projects have begun to yield significant benefits, including improved access to basic services, reduction in community-level hardships, and enhanced local security’.
‘Many community members expressed optimism that the new infrastructure will help attract investment, encourage youth productivity, and stimulate socio-economic growth in the area.’ He added
Other executives of the CDA described the Sanwo-Olu administration as ‘listening, responsive, and inclusive,’ pledging to continue supporting government initiatives aimed at rural transformation