By Tope Bankole

The Executive Chairman, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government, Hon. Musa Sheriff has charged newly inaugurated Councilors in the council area to see their success at the last poll as a call to service and means to contribute to the development at the grassroots.

The Local Government Chairman, Hon. Sheriff gave this charge while delivering his inaugural speech of the eighth Legislative Council at the Local Government Legislative Chamber in Ota.

He observed that the expectation of the public is high, saying there is need to ensure harmonious working relationship in order to better the lives of the residents in the local government.

The LG boss admonished the newly inaugurated Councilors to work tirelessly to make appropriate Bye-Laws to improve standard of living, urging them to begin sitting as quickly as possible for the betterment of the entire residents.

Responding, the Leader of the House, Hon. Mrs. Bukonla Balogun promised that the Legislative arm of the Local Government would do the needful to support the executive arm and accord it all the necessary assistance to facilitate development in the local government.

She enjoined the Councilors to buckle-up in order to meet the people's aspirations, adding that the tasks ahead require dedication and commitment to ensure quality service delivery.

The occasion also witnessed election of the key officers of the legislature, with Hon. Mrs. Bukonla Balogun emerging as the Leader of the House, while Hon. Yakubu Kamal emerged as the Deputy Leader, Hon. Ibirinde Ganiu as the Majority Leader and Hon. (Mrs.) Olaegbe Amidat, the Chief Whip