PRESS BRIEFING

 

PRESS BRIEFING!!!!

ADDRESS BY THE EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN OSHIMILI SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL HON. (HIGH CHIEF) OBI. KELVN EZEYINLI (PH. D) TO THE MONTHLY CONGRESS OF THE INDIGENOUS CORRESPONDENCE CHAPEL (I.C.C) OF THE NIGERIA UNION OF JOURNALIST ON FRIDAY 24TH NOVEMBER, 2023.

Good day Ladies and Gentlemen, it is a great privilege and honour to be a part of the monthly Congress of this body. Permit me to stand on the existing Protocol.

The Oshimili South Local Government Council has always operated an open door Policy and is proud to say it has a synergy with journalists in the State Capital in ensuring the capturing and reporting of accurate and up to date activities of the Strides and achievements of its administration.

True Journalism is all about accuracy, telling it the way it is and until the Government institutions and members of the Public place the office of Journalism in a high pedestal we might not get the essence of true reportage. Today most of our youths are scared of venturing into Journalism because of the cruel and unfair manner the fundamental rights of these journalists are trampled on. Policies must be put in place to secure the business of true Journalism and attract more persons to the Career.

This forum is another opportunity to showcase the achievements of the Hon. (High Chief) Obi. Kelvn Ezeyinli (Ph. D) administration within the period so far.

In the light of the above, let me take you on a voyage of the achievement thus far realized:

THE SETTING UP OF SEASONED AND REPUTABLE PERSONALITIES AS MEMBERS OF THE ECONOMIC TEAM AND ADVISORY BODY COMMITTEES;

CONSTRUCTION OF AN ULTRA MODERN LEGISLATIVE COMPLEX WITH STATE OF THE ART FACILITIES (COMMISSIONED BY HIS EXCELLENCY, SEN. (DR.) IFEANYI ARTHUR OKOWA (CON). (FORMER GOV. OF DELTA STATE):

✔ RENOVATION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMPLEX WITH SOPHISTICATED FURNISHINGS AND APPLIANCES;

✓ COMPUTERIZATION OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT;

✔ INSTALLATION OF CLOSE CIRCUIT TELEVISION WITHIN THE EXECUTIVE COMPLEX WITH PLANS TO EXTEND TO THE ENTIRE SECRETARIAT;

PURCHASE OF A 200KVA STANDBY GENERATOR TO PROVIDE UNINTERRUPTED POWER SUPPLY TO THE SECRETARIAT;

✔ HARMONOUS WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH THE LEGISLATURE / MANAGEMENT STAFF THAT RESULTED IN YEARLY EARLY PASSAGES OF THE BUDGETS;

COLLABORATION WITH SECURITY PERSONNELS BY ENSURING CONSISTENCY OF THE MONTHLY SECURITY MEETING WITH ALL STAKEHOLDERS IN THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND THE PROVISION OF THE BASIC NEEDS FOR VIGILANTEE GROUPS;

✔PARTNERING WITH THE PRIVATE SECTOR IN A PPP ARRNGEMENT TO IMPROVE THE INFRASTURAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCILS LAND BY REVAMPING/RECONSTRUCTING THE ABANDONED STAFF QUARTERS INTO A MODERN HOUSING APARTMENTS ON BEHALF OF COUNCIL;

✓ INTRODUCTION OF AN AUTOMATED SYSTEM FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT IDENTIFICATION PROCESS AND REVENUE COLLECTION FOR THE COUNCIL;

✓ ENGAGEMENT OF OVER 240 YOUTHS AS ENVIRONMENTAL MARSHALLS TO ENFORCE COMPLIANCE TO ENSURING A CLEAN AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT

THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MOBILE ENVIRONMENT COURT TO PROSECUTE OFFENDERS;

PARTNERING WITH ECO BANK NIGERIA PLC TO EMPOWER FEMALE PETTY TRADERS AT A 0% INTEREST RATE.

✔ RESTORATION OF POWER AT THE OGBEOGONOGO MODERN MARKET BY THE REFURBISHMENT OF THE TRANSFORMER AND OFFSETTING 50% OF THE OUTSTANDING ELECTRICITY BILL;

PROVISION OF CONTINOUS WELFARE AND CHRISTMAS PACKAGES TO STAFF AND THE ELECTORATES;

CONTINOUS PARTICIPATION IN THE SPONSORSHIP OF THE ANNUAL ALGON SPORTS FESTIVAL AND WINNING THE 2022/2023 TROPHY;

✓ YOUTH EMPOWERMENT FOR REVENUE COLLECTION ON BEHALF OF COUNCIL (FOR OSHIMILI YOUTH SUMMIT);

EMPOWERMENT OF YOUTHS, WIDOWS, INDIGENTS AND THE LESS PRIVILEDGE WITH CASH AND FOOD ITEMS;

PARTNERING WITH RENOWNED AUTHORS TO PROVIDE AND DISTRIBUTE BOOKS ON THE ERADICATION OF CULTISM TO BOTH PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE LGA;

✔OFFSETTING OVER 60% OF OUTSTANDING DEBTS OWED CONTRACTORS BY PREVIOUS ADMINISTRATION;

✔ PROVIDING PALLIATIVES FOR FLOOD VICTIMS;

✔TRANSMISSION OF EXECUTIVE BILLS TO THE LEGISLATIVE HOUSE ON THE AMMENDMENT OF THE REVENUE BYE- LAW AND A BILL TO ERADICTE SCAVENGING;

✓ RENOVATION OF THE REVENUE COURT;

✓ CONTINOUS GRADING OF L.G.A STREETS IN THE LGA;

✔P.P.P ARRANGEMENT TO CONSTRUCT THE BURNT OLD OGBE-OGONOGO MARKET TO A MODERN SHOPPING COMPLEX;

RECONSTRUCTION / LAND SCAPPING AND PROVISION OF SOLAR LIGHT/ FURNSHING OF OGWA UKWU AHABA;

ONGOING CONSTRUCTION OF ULTRA MODERN EVENT CENTER AT OKO AMAKOM and

✓ THE RECONSTRUCTION OF A CULVERT/MINI BRIDGE BETWEEN OKO OGBELE AND OKO ANALA.

Conclusively, I wish to use this medium to assure the good people of Oshimili South that the developmental plan of this administration would definitely cut across the entire Oshimili South Local Government Area and all spheres of life with God on our side.

Let me further reassure this body of Councils unrelenting support to the I.C.C and N.U J in general in realizing their goals and aspiration.

I wish you all a successful Congress. God bless you all.

HON (HIGH CHIEF) OBI KELVIN EZENYILI (Ph.D.) EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN

The council chairman was represented at the congress by Hon. Brendan Iyeh and Barr. (Mrs) Nwulu Ndidi, Head of Legal Department.