Owo LG Chairman Omolayo Flags Off Second Phase of Gutter Clearing, Awards N100m Contract to 40 Contractors

In his avowed commitment to ensure a flood-free and clean environment, the Executive Chairman of Owo Local Government, Hon. Elder Tope Omolayo  has flagged off the Second Phase of Removal of Debris from Gutters across Owo Local Government.

The massive environmental project, worth One Hundred Million Naira (N100,000,000) was awarded to 40 indigenous contractors as part of the Chairman’s drive to promote local content and create jobs for the people.

Speaking at the flag-off ceremony held at the Oke Mapo Hall , Hon. Elder Tope Omolayo said the exercise became necessary to prevent flooding, ensure free flow of water and safeguard lives and property as well as promote healthy living.

He noted that the first phase of the exercise recorded huge success, hence the need for the second phase to cover all wards across the Local Government.

The contractors, in their response, expressed profound appreciation to the Executive Governor of Ondo State, His Excellency, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa for his support for Local Government administration and to the Executive Chairman, Hon. Elder Tope Omolayo for his visionary leadership and for giving them the opportunity to serve.

They pledged to deliver quality and timely jobs in line with the terms of the contract.

Dignitaries present at the event include:
The Secretary to the Local Government, Hon. Oladimeji Olanrewaju; Progressive  Councilors representing Ijebu 1 Ward 4, Igboroko 2 Ward 3, Iloro Ward 6 and Uso/Emure Ward 11; Special Advisers, Supervisory Councillors, Special Assistants and Personal Assistants to the Chairman.

Also in attendance were the Local Government DGSA, Mr. Attah Dominic, the Director of Environment and her officers, and the NULGE President, Comrade Adene Adetunji and other staff of the Local Government.