The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Lagos State chapter, has advocated for a strong collaboration with lawmakers to foster socio-economic and infrastructural development that will affect rapid development in Lagos metropolis.
The call was made by the IPAC team led by Mrs. Temilola Akinade while on a courtesy visit to the lawmaker representing Ifako-Ijaiye Constituency 01 at the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Adewale Temitope Adedeji, at his Constituency Office in Ifako-Ijaiye, on Tuesday.
Mrs. Akinade while highlighting the significant achievements in transportation, education, infrastructure upgrades, health, and welfare, amongst others, solicited a working relationship for the betterment of Lagos State.
She asserted, “I have been monitoring your activities for some years and the feedback has been impressive. I spoke to someone who doubted your capabilities because of your young age, but you have proven to be excellent.
“I am pleased to be in your local government. You have excelled in education, infrastructure, and restoring sanity to Lagos roads with your bill, among other areas.
“We have been collaborating with APC, and that’s one of the reasons we are here to offer our support for peaceful elections and a progressive state.”
Speaking, IPAC organising secretary, Adenipebi Adekunle, expressed his delight that the lawmaker being a youth has set standards for good leadership beyond his role as a legislator.
“Your impact has transcended beyond what we initially expected. You have gone beyond your duties as a legislator, as we see your efforts in intervention areas such as drainage, empowerment, infrastructure, roads, and donating money to CDA.
“IPAC has been a strategic body in the state, and we need partners in progress for a greater Lagos where we collaborate with stakeholders. There has been synergy between the state and us. We thank you for welcoming us,” Adekunle stated.
On his part, IPAC Legal Adviser, Barrister Adewale Bolaji, lauded the lawmaker for the tremendous feats achieved as he buttressed that the visit was part of the synergy the agency was building.
He added that IPAC would offer constructive criticism and urged him to be open-minded in fulfilment of his campaign promises to the people.
In his remark, Hon. Adewale Temitope thanked the IPAC team for the visit, especially as Ifako-Ijaiye LG was the first point of call.
“I extend a big thank you and welcome you to our Constituency Office. Significantly, this is our first meeting, and it’s happening in Ifako-Ijaiye. Everyone has value, and that’s part of why you’re here today. This visit has shed new light on the fact that whatever you do, people are watching – the world is watching, so do it very well,” the lawmaker stated.
