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Tayo Olanipekun
A support group for Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has commended the Governor for involving a former Managing Director of Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Ola Oresanya, in the efforts to rid the state of waste.
Dr. Oresanya, who is an apex member of the group, Itesiwaju Ipinle Eko Vanguard, was re-appointed by Governor Ambode for “being relevant” in the strategy for the private-public sector partnership in the state.
The group said in a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Mr. Seyi Bamigbade, that Oresanya was noted for his “far-reaching” reforms in LAWMA.
“He was behind several World Bank projects in the state’s environment sector. These include the waste to wealth project at Odogunyan in Ikorodu, the Olusosun plastic to nylon and water sachet top and other usable items at Olusosun and other areas in Lagos, said the statement.
It added that Oresanya was the one who brought “a revolution into waste management in the state, making it possible for dirt clearing workers to operate on 24 hours basis to keep Lagos state clean and free of refuse. It is indeed a move in the right direction.”
Bamigbade said was a major effort to ensure co-operation among stakeholders and allow for a cleaner Lagos.
He stressed the need for synergy among the various arms of government in the state, to consolidate on gains recorded in the state in the last three years by the Ambode-led government, adding that Lagos Lawmakers must continue to work harmoniously with the Executive arm of government.
“Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has shown that he is a gentleman, one who respects authority and readily conceded to the supremacy of the party, APC, and resolved to help the party win the forthcoming elections in his capacity as governor. He took the decision and he is standing by it. This shouldn’t be politicised.
“The governor is a progressive to the core, who stood on his decisions and people should stop rumours about governor Akinwunmi Ambode being at loggerheads with Lawmakers.
“The governor will continue to work in peace and conclude his term with the love for Lagosians. We plead with members of the state Assembly, to embrace peace because maintaining peace is what is right for Lagos state at this time,” Bamigbade said.
