Jare Olukotun
Residents of Elenuwa Community Development Association (CDA) in Igbe Laara in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area of Ikorodu Division, have commended the Lagos State Government for providing solar light to light up their community.
The solar powered street lights were facilitated through the Lagos State Center for Rural Development (CERUD).
The elated residents, who have been dealing with darkness at night, said that the intervention will improve social and economic lives in the area.
Chairman, Elenuwa CDA, Mr Abimbola Odediran, speaking with our reporter on Wednesday, extended his special thanks Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his Special Adviser on Rural Development, Dr. Nurudeen Agbaje, for facilitating the project.
A resident, Mrs Wasilat Hassan, said that the development will provide more safety and improve the security system in the area, adding that it will also improve night life and economic activities in the area.
Another resident, Mr Wale Akinloye, said that the development has brought joy to everyone in the area, because of the liveness the solar lights have brought into the community.
