APC CHAIRMANSHIP ASPIRANT TREATS IKOYI-OBALENDE LCDA CHILDREN TO EASTER FUNFAIR, WITH LOTS OF GOODIES

The 2025 Easter celebration began on an exciting note for children around Obalende and environs, as they were treated to an Easter funfair by a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress and chairmanship aspirant for Ikoyi-Obalende Local Council Development Authority, Mr Oluwatoyin Oni. With hundreds of children led by their parents and guardians in attendance, the Easter Fanfare held at the popular Suya Junction in Obalende turned out to be an endorsement ceremony for Mr Oni's bid to become the next chairman of Ikoyi-Obalende LCDA, as other party chieftains and community leaders were also present.  In his remarks, the Chairman of Arewa Community in Obalende, Alhaji Zaki Mohammed appealed the Chairmanship hopeful to accord priority to the education of children and other basic infrastructure in the area, based on the expectation that he would win the election. Alhaji Mohammed observed that residents of the area were already feeling the impact of Mr Oni in several areas despite that he was not yet in the office, and urged him to remain focused. He equally commended the work of the outgoing Chairman, Hon. Fuad Atanda-Lawal, noting that Obalende in particular would have recorded more developments if past administrations were committed to serving the people like he has done.  Also speaking, Alhaji Saliu Waziri, the Deputy Seriki Hausawa of Obalende, said that the antecedents of Mr. Oni was good enough not only to speak but sell him to the people of the area. He urged residents irrespective of their tribe and religion to rally round the Chairmanship aspirant for the overall good of all. On behalf of the Ndigbo in Eti-Osa Local Government, Chief Godwin Okeke disclosed that the people of the area believe in Mr Oluwatoyin Oni's dream to change the narrative. According to him, Ndigbo will speak with one voice in support Mr Oni's mandate when the time is ripe.  Furthermore, the Chairman of Obalende Commumity Development Association, Mr. Yemi Shodipo declared that the youth in the area need leadership that will guide them aright in order to add value to the society. He reminded the children to tell their parents their experiences at the Easter Fun Fair and the political aspiration of Oluwatoyin Oni when they get home. While addressing the gathering, Mr. Oluwatoyin Oni thanked everyone for the massive turnout and show of love and assured them of his commitment to help guide the children within the LCDA to fulfil their dreams, if given the opportunity to serve in that capacity. Mr Oni said there was no doubt that the youth in Obalende have a brighter future to contribute their quota to socio-economic development of the area and beyond if provided a conducive atmosphere. The Chairmanship aspirant however charged them to keep their dreams alive no matter the circumstances confronting them, promising to be their companion at all times. According to him, President Bola Tinubu cannot attend to the needs of all Nigerians alone but requires support from all and sundry, especially at the local government level, to make the dream of a better Nigeria to come true.  Some children also went home with special prizes during the dancing and quiz competitions at the event.