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‘Why Ipokia residents are praising Chairman Avoseh’s infrastructural revolution, footprints across communities’

Residents of Ipokia Local Government are increasingly commending the Executive Chairman, Hon. Johnson Akohomeh Avoseh, as visible infrastructural projects continue to spring up across communities, transforming schools, healthcare facilities, roads, and water systems in what many describe as a new era of grassroots development writes Ezurike Ugochukwu

From Ifonyintedo to Idiroko, Ajegunle to Ihunbo/Ilase, the Avoseh administration has intensified its development drive with multiple ongoing projects spread across wards, including classroom construction and renovation, road grading, healthcare expansion, and the rehabilitation of public utilities.

The projects, residents say, reflect a deliberate commitment to inclusive governance and balanced development, ensuring that no part of the local government is left behind.

The council boss Hon Avoseh recently embarked on an inspection tour of the second phase of ongoing projects across Zone C, covering Ifonyintedo I, Ihunbo/Ilase, Ajegunle, and Idiroko Wards.

The inspection was not merely ceremonial. It underscored an administration keen on monitoring project quality, ensuring value for money, and guaranteeing timely completion of all developments.

At Community Primary School, Igboso Ori-Eke, the chairman inspected the construction of two blocks of classrooms designed to improve the learning environment for pupils.

Upon completion, the facility will be furnished with 60 units of furniture, a move expected to significantly ease classroom congestion and improve teaching conditions.

A similar intervention is underway at Community Primary School, Shaasa, in Ifonyintedo Ward, where another block of two classrooms is under construction and scheduled for furnishing with 60 furniture units.

Education stakeholders say the projects reflect an administration that understands the importance of foundational learning infrastructure in shaping future generations.

Healthcare has also received visible attention under the current administration.

In Ajegunle Ward, work is progressing on a new Primary Health Care Centre at Ogosa. The project, which has reached roofing stage, also includes a solar-powered borehole to ensure sustainable water supply for the facility and surrounding residents.

For many residents, the health centre represents more than a building; it offers hope for easier access to basic medical services without travelling long distances.

At Idiroko Ward, the administration is renovating a block of two classrooms, another intervention set to be complemented with 60 furniture units upon completion.

Road infrastructure has equally emerged as a major priority.

Across Zone C, several roads have been graded to improve mobility, ease transportation challenges, and stimulate local economic activity.

In Ifonyintedo Ward, Madoga, Ilagbe, and Iropo roads were confirmed graded.

In Idiroko Ward, roads inspected include Mountain of Fire Road (Kanisuru), Current Hotel Road, Idologun Road, Odan Aje/Ayedun Road linking SS Road, Okoodan/Odanaje Ayedun linking Okodile, Bolintin Street, Etikoto, and Road Safety along DSS Road.

Other verified roads include Old Palace Road, Koko Road in Ilase, and Isepe to Ayetoro Road under Ihunbo/Ilase Ward, as well as Asiwaju Oppresso Street, Adebowale Street leading to Four Corner, and Cele Street in Ajegunle Ward.

Beyond new projects, the administration has also shown willingness to maintain and restore public utilities.

At Idologun-Owotedo in Ajegunle Ward, a faulty solar-powered borehole has been fully repaired and restored to functionality, providing residents with renewed access to clean water.

Perhaps one of the strongest selling points of the Avoseh administration is its spread of projects.

Officials say no ward in Ipokia Local Government currently has fewer than two ongoing projects, reflecting a deliberate attempt to ensure balanced development and avoid the concentration of projects in select communities.

Residents have taken to social media to applaud the chairman’s efforts.

Awhansu Waliu Nunayon wrote: “This is massive. Keep making us proud, our Honourable Chairman, Ipokia Local Government – Hon. Avoseh Johnson Akohomeh.”

Dosumu Oluwatobi Gabriel commented: “Good work. Thank you sir. God will strengthen you more.”

Saanu Abiodun Damu praised the administration’s visible interventions, writing: “Thank you for the identifiable projects executed. Please don’t forget Gbenopo Comprehensive High School.

Vaweh, you are a pride to our generation and nascent democracy.”

Emmanuel Babatunde simply stated: “You are doing well.”

Hon. Hungbo Joseph added: “Waoooooo, may God bless this Chairman for us.”

Kayode Femi described the chairman’s efforts as commendable, writing: “Good job, well done my chairman.”

Ola Oladele also commended the pace of development, noting: “God bless Ipokia Local Government and may God help us in Yewa South. Our chairman should emulate from his colleagues.”

Even where commendations were given, residents also used the opportunity to request more projects.

Femi Afolabi appealed for intervention on Kanisuru road beside Adeyemo Filling Station in Idiroko, while Segun Alatin urged the chairman not to forget Vaweh Tukuru and Vaweh Hundo.

Observers say this pattern of praise mixed with requests is often a sign of public confidence—that residents believe government is responsive enough to listen and act.

Beyond infrastructure, Chairman Avoseh’s governance style has been associated with regular project monitoring, community engagement, and a public commitment against abandoned projects.

His administration has repeatedly assured residents that all ongoing projects will be completed and commissioned.

The chairman has also aligned local development efforts with the broader infrastructural vision of Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, whose ISEYA agenda continues to shape development priorities across the state.

For many in Ipokia, the transformation may still be ongoing, but the evidence is already visible in bricks laid, roads graded, water restored, and communities feeling increasingly included in governance.

In an era where many local government authorities in the country are often criticised for underperformance, with some chairmen reportedly operating from city bases through proxies, residents say Ipokia is gradually emerging as an example of what focused grassroots leadership can achieve when governance is backed by visible execution.