Chief Bamitale Oguntoyinbo, Chairman of the Ekiti State Environmental Protection Agency (EKSEPA), has urged local government chairmen in Ekiti State to focus on legacy projects that deliver tangible, long-term benefits to their communities.
Oguntoyinbo, who previously served as Chairman of Oye Local Government Area, gave the advice on Friday during the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) end-of-year celebration in Oye-Ekiti.
He emphasised that residents expect impactful projects, not excuses, and encouraged NULGE to establish an Advisory Committee tasked with guiding chairmen and Heads of Local Administration (HLA) on implementing legacy projects.
“I want to urge all local government chairmen to embark on legacy projects and stop wasting money on initiatives that do not benefit residents and indigenes,” he said. “Enough of excuses—the funds are available, but it takes an intelligent and hardworking chairman to quietly observe the needs of his people and execute laudable projects to meet their expectations.”
Oguntoyinbo cited the Oye Civic Centre, which he developed during his tenure as council chairman and which now hosts NULGE events, as an example of a lasting legacy project.
He also appealed to workers to continue supporting the administration of Governor Biodun Oyebanji, who plans to seek a second term in office.
Earlier, NULGE’s National Public Relations Officer, Mr. Adesoji Obaleye, encouraged workers to prioritise their health and commended the governor for improving the welfare of local government employees. He also reiterated the union’s commitment to ensuring local government autonomy, urging state governors to adhere to the Supreme Court judgment on the matter.
Meanwhile, NULGE Chairman in Oye Local Government, Samson Awobusuyi, said the union was celebrating God’s faithfulness in the lives of members and retirees and called on workers to remain dedicated to their duties while fostering peaceful workplace relations.