The Executive Chairman of Ibadan Northwest Local Government, Alh Rahman Olanrewaju Adepoju has sought for harmonious working relationship between the Local Government and all corporate organizations within the Council area.
The Chairman made the assertions at the interactive meeting held with representatives of corporate organizations operating within Ibadan Northwest Local Government, Onireke.
According to the Chairman, the meeting was to familiarize with the organizations and also brainstorm on how the Local Government can collaborate with them in giving the best to the society. He maintained that he is aware that each organization has its yearly budget for Corporate social responsibilities (CSR) as a way of giving back to the society but the right steps must be taken for positive responses.
The Council Chairman appreciated various organizations present at the meeting for their corporate social responsibilities done so far in various sectors but reiterated that the missions and goals for any CSR can be effectively achieved if the concerned company routed them through the appropriate channels. He said, “the local government, being the nearest to the grassroot people knows their immediate needs, hence any assistance to them from corporate organizations must be channelled through the local government for perfect delivery. I want to charge all corporate organizations within Ibadan Northwest council area to collaborate with the local government on any community project they want to embark on for fruitful outcome”.
Earlier in her welcome address, the Head of Local Government Administration, Mrs Rachael Olabode appreciated the presence of the organizations and assured that the local government is looking forward to having a cordial relationship with them.She affirmed that as the Local government has its responsibilities to perform on the citizenry so also corporate organizations have their civic duties to the government. She charged them to pay all necessary levies as at when due for the upliftment of the Local Government and the state in general.
In their separate remarks, representatives from each organization appreciated the management of the council for organising the interactive meeting and promised that the needful will be done to form a perfect synergy between the Local Government and corporate organizations within the Council area.
The interactive meeting which was held at the Council secretariat Onireke had in attendance the Secretary of the Local Government,Mrs Sarah Shobowale, Chief of staff, Hon Kazeem Fantola, Head of Local Government Administration Mrs Rachael Olabode, Heads of Departments , Units Heads and representatives of various corporate organizations within Ibadan Northwest Local Government.
