The Chairman of Oto-Awori Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Honourable Kareem Azeez Abiodun, has announced plans to install closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras at major junctions across the council by June 2027 as part of efforts to strengthen security and improve traffic safety.
Abiodun made the disclosure following the completion of his first year in office, describing the initiative as a priority project aimed at enhancing surveillance, protecting public infrastructure and safeguarding residents.
According to the chairman, the project will include a central monitoring station that will enable security personnel to monitor activities across strategic locations in the LCDA.
The facility is also expected to support the operations of the council’s newly established task force.
He explained that the task force was established in collaboration with the police and other security agencies and had been equipped to strengthen security operations across the council area.
Public Health And Medical Intervention
The council chair explained that one aspect yet to be adequtaely addressed his the standard of health service and care available to residence in the area.
He noted that getting resident doctors to function at the health centers remains a challenge due to the brain drain in the medical sector, but assured that the drive to equip health centers and improve service delivery will not be dettered by the current reality in the sector.
Vespa Market to Undergo Renovation
On market development, Abiodun disclosed that plans were underway to renovate the popular Vespa Market, with a construction company engaged to continue the project initiated by the previous administration.
He added that another construction company had been contracted to build a standard car park and public toilets within the market to improve convenience, accessibility and service delivery for traders and customers.
Technology-Driven Tax Collection System
Abiodun also revealed that the council had developed a technology-driven system to strengthen tax collection, improve revenue monitoring and curb leakages.
He maintained that the administration’s finances and activities were transparent and verifiable, promising to publicly present the council’s financial records.
However, the chairman expressed concern over what he described as the low level of tax compliance among residents, urging them to fulfil their tax obligations to support the council’s development programmes.
Public School Upgrades, Workers’ Welfare
On education, Abiodun said his administration was prioritising the upgrading of public schools to improve infrastructure and address identified gaps in educational standards.
He further disclosed that teachers receive monthly imprest to support the effective discharge of their responsibilities.
The chairman emphasised that workers’ welfare remained essential to boosting productivity and ensuring efficient service delivery across the council.
Food Subsidy And Transportation
The chairman siad he had met the farmers association and transport unions in the council, stating that disucssions are ongoing on areas where food can be subsidized or made available in large quanity to meet the immediate need of residents.
According to him, a subsidized farmers market has been scheduled for December, to tackle food scarcity and support struggling families ahead of the festive season.
Awori Cultural Festival in the Works
As part of efforts to preserve the area’s cultural identity, Abiodun also hinted at plans to organise a festival celebrating Awori heritage.
The proposed festival is expected to promote the traditions, history and cultural values of the indigenous community while strengthening residents’ appreciation of their shared identity.
The initiatives outlined by the chairman reflect his administration’s stated priorities in security, infrastructure, healthcare, education, revenue generation and cultural preservation as it continues its development agenda for Oto-Awori LCDA.
