Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has administered Oath of office on the vice chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area, days after the Passing of the former chairman, Oladotun Olakanle.
Barrister Rekiya Olufunke Hassan, took the oath of office to succeed the late Olakanle at the low-key ceremony held in the precinct of the State House, Alausa.
The event was attended by members of the State Executive Council, state leadership of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and key officials of the LCDA.
Hassan was the council’s former supervisor for the Department of Agriculture and Social Services.
Sanwo-Olu said the tragic passing of two chairmen in succession in the council, left the residents in shock, noting that the events tested the LCDA’s resilience to adapt to changing leadership circumstances and the void created.
The Governor said Hassan’s swearing-in marked a continuation of good governance and seamless succession process which the State had sustained over the years.
Sanwo-Olu enjoined officials and residents of the council to come together in support of the new chairman, whom, he said, will sustain the legacy left by the late Olakanle.
Sanwo-Olu told the new chairman that she had a daunting task ahead of her, urging her to extend hands of fellowship to members of the LCDA and party leaders in order to guide the council to greater success.
The new Chairman Barrister Rekiya Olufunke Hassan promised to justify the Confidence reposed on her by discharging her duties diligently.
