

The deputy speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly,
Taiwo Kolawole, today declared his intention to seek re-election into the legislature
for the fifth term. Mr. Kolawole (APC- Ajeromi-Ifelodun I) made the declaration
while giving the account of his stewardship since 1999 to his constituency.
Mr. Kolawole said he was elected to the House in 1999 when
Ajegunle was an eyesore with about 90 per cent of the roads not tarred.
Ajegunle was an eyesore with about 90 per cent of the roads not tarred.
“Then, people see Ajegunle as no go area, but today we can
see that it has become peaceful and can also compete with Surulere in terms of
roads.
see that it has become peaceful and can also compete with Surulere in terms of
roads.
“I have used my influence to attract meaningful development
for my people.
for my people.
“Over the years, through my personal programme called HKT
Poverty Alleviation Empowerment, I have empowered thousands in self-employments
and adult education.
Poverty Alleviation Empowerment, I have empowered thousands in self-employments
and adult education.
“Many have graduated from tertiary institutions and are
gainfully employed.
gainfully employed.
“I also facilitated distribution of transformers to various
communities and provide bore holes for the community’’, he said.
communities and provide bore holes for the community’’, he said.
He also noted his experience in the assembly had brought
development and placed Lagos high among the states of the federation.
development and placed Lagos high among the states of the federation.
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