FROM WHERE IT WAS TO WHERE IT SHOULD: ACCENTUATING A PROGRESSIVE KABBA/BUNU TO THE GLOBE
My appointment came as divinely orchastrated by my leader and destiny helper, His Excellency, the 4th and 5th Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alh. Yahaya Adoza Bello who in his magnanimity appointed me firstly as the Administrator of Kabba/Bunu LGA at the beginning of his first tenure, as Senior Special Assistant on political matters (Kabba/Bunu/ Ijumu Federal Constituency) and again as Senior Special Assistant on Security of Kabba/Bunu LGA. The people and the future of our dear LGA was again committed into my hands; the huge responsibility of serving you.
I want to say thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve, Your Excellency and the ever resourceful people of Kabba/Bunu.
Today, I am humbled by the clear support and encouragement you have shown to me and my government.
Today, I am happy to report, despite the fact that the global economy is in turmoil, the world is battling pandemic and the Nigerian economy is facing huge challenges, Kabba/Bunu is marching on with confidence and a clear vision.
Our vision remains to make Kabba/Bunu a secure and prosperous Local Government with a robust economy built on service, equity and justice.
It is equally true that our mission remains on track:
1. Pursue increased community cohesion and civic identity through participation in social, political and cultural spheres.
2. Provide adequate safety and effective security of lives and property.
3. Improve urban living, productivity, mobility and connectivity through the provision of adequate physical and social infrastructure.
Propagate human rights protection and sustainable development.
I remain totally committed to serving you as we join hands together to achieve our mission for Kabba/Bunu.
I have also been driven by the promises I made during my inauguration where I promised to run a government of inclusion where no one is left behind. You remember I reiterated that no matter your age, sex, tribe or status, as long as you are an indigene or you reside in Kabba/Bunu Local Government, my administration would make Kabba/Bunu work for you.
I dared to dream of a 24/7 Kabba/Bunu where people will prosper and all your aspirations can be met. I call on all our children and youth once again, to join me in that dream and vision where hardwork and diligence will lead to great rewards for all of us.
CONTINUITY WITH IMPROVEMENT
As you all know, the only constant thing in life is CHANGE. I therefore seek to continue with that change and move Kabba/Bunu to the next level by DOING MORE.
We are all witnesses to the extreme economic difficulties being faced by the nation and Kabba/Bunu is not immune. My administration has therefore had to employ creative and ingenious financial engineering to meet the economic challenges of our time.
God has been good and faithful to us. We have been prudent and encouraged transparency in the operations of government. This has in turn enabled us to meet our obligations and promises to our people. I am therefore bold to say that with your support and prayers, Kabba/Bunu shall continue to prosper despite a difficult economic environment.
OUR ACHIEVEMENTS
While it might appear that it took some time for our train to gather momentum during my term in office as Administrator, most people overlooked the fundamental bedrock of the change mantra – reforming the public service and institutional framework – to deliver positive results.
The success story of our public sector reforms has been the underpinning achievement in driving the various sectoral improvements we have been witness all through my stay in office.
Using our tripod approach of Security, Infrastructural Development and Job Opportunities, to mention but a few, we have made significant progress.
* Our efforts in the security sector has resulted in a reduction in crime incidents by 65%.
* Completion of abandoned Projects, Repair of Abandoned Official Vehicles.
* Electrification/Renovation of Official Quarters
* Provision of vehicle for affected staffs all through the screening processes
* Offsetting of backlogs of debt on accommodation for the various security agencies.
* Financial aid to NYSC orientation camp Asaya
* Our “LET THERE BE WATER” initiative across the Loca Government.
* Provision of medical equipments to some clinics.
* Renovation of Local government secretariat (Council chamber)
* Construction and reinforcement of some linkup bridges.
* Financial support to market women.
* Distribution of motorcycles to deserving individuals.
* Provision of relief materials to some internally displaced persons.
* Procurement of vehicles to some appointees.
* Provision of fertilizers for farmers.
* Renovation of some educational facilities.
* Financial aid to indigent students.
* Financial support to people with medical needs.
* Road Rehabilitation projects have improved the physical infrastructure in the Local Government. while our renewal and upgrading of medical infrastructure have raised our social infrastructure.
All these have contributed to our economic growth.
GOING FORWARD
We plan to undertake so much more in the coming years and we promise that we will not disappoint our people.
We shall build and rehabilitate more roads.
We shall ignite our Tourism and Entertainment potentials.
We shall build and refurbish more schools.
We shall commence disbursement of loans to entrepreneurs and our youth and many more initiatives.
More importantly, greater attention shall be paid to the issues of our elderly ones, the youth and the people living with physical Challenges in the coming year.
Our schools and hospitals will receive special attention comprehensively.
CONCLUSION
I renew my oath and pledge to serve you diligently, with passion, love and perseverance. I have always wanted to serve and I just ask that you continue to give me the cooperation to serve you and together, we will all realise the Kabba/Bunu of our dreams where we thrive and not just survive.
I also ask you to dream along with me as we actualize a vision of a vibrant, non-discriminatory, clean, prosperous, safe Kabba/Bunu we can all be proud of and God will help us all achieve our dreams.
HON. MOSES OLORUNLEKE (H.M.O),
Senior Special Assistant on Security,
KABBA/BUNU LGA