By Abimbola Joseph
CITIZENS COMPASS – The Wife of Ikorodu Local Government Chairman, Mrs Abolanle Adesina, yesterday, advised Nigerian youths to shun hooliganism and drug abuse.
She said that such behaviours could ruin them if continued unabated.
The Chairman’s wife spoke during the 2024 Children’s Christmas Party of the council which was held at the council’s secretariat in Ikorodu.
According to her, “This is the ninth edition. I am very happy as Christmas is known as the season of love.
“I urge the youths to face their studies, shun hooliganism and say no to drug abuse,” she said.
Adesina urged Ikorodu residents to support the council for more infrastructure and economic development and delivery of more dividends of democracy.
Earlier, the Chairman of the council, Mr Wasiu Adesina, charged the residents to imbibe the spirit of Christmas by showing love.
He advised motorists to avoid drinking while driving.
He promised to inaugurate more than 20 roads, complete ongoing projects and lay the foundation of a cultural and entertainment centre before the end of his administration.
He said that the council organised the annual Christmas party to show love for children in line with Biblical teachings.
“As we are reaching out to children, we are doing the same to adults.
“My administration will also complete the building of the legislative block and hand it over to the incoming administration,” he said.
In her remarks, the Vice-Chairman of the council, Princess Folashade Olabanji-Oba, urged the residents to show love to one another.
Mr Adedeji Owolabi, in charge of education in the council, expressed gratitude to the wife of the chairman for passion for children and commitment to promoting education.
One of the participants, Master Olukorede Owolabi, praised the wife of the chairman for kindness and consistency in celebrating children.
