The Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government Secretariat came alive on Tuesday as the newly deployed Council Manager, Mr. Adeyemi Tajudeen Salam, officially resumed duty to a rousing welcome from staff members and well-wishers.
The event, which took place at the council secretariat on Baale Street, attracted workers from various local government areas, including Mainland Local Government and Oto-Awori Local Council Development Area (LCDA), who gathered in large numbers to receive the new administrative head.
Mr. Adeyemi’s resumption, in line with the Lagos State public service deployment process, was marked by a vibrant show of solidarity and goodwill from colleagues and associates who described him as an experienced public administrator with commendable interpersonal skills.
The reception also featured prayers by Islamic and Christian clerics, reflecting the spirit of unity among the council workforce. Members of the executive of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) from Oto-Awori LCDA were also present to show support for the council manager.
Several speakers at the gathering paid glowing tributes to Mr. Adeyemi, highlighting his humility, sense of humour and ability to maintain cordial relationships between political office holders, management and staff members in the course of his previous assignments.
In his remarks, Mr. Adeyemi expressed gratitude for the warm reception and the support shown by colleagues and associates who accompanied him to his new posting.
He described his deployment to Ajeromi-Ifelodun as an act of divine providence and thanked the Chairman of Oto-Awori LCDA, Hon. Kazem Azeez Abiodun, for what he described as his support and leadership during his previous assignment.
Mr. Adeyemi also commended the workers for the show of solidarity, noting that the presence of many supporters at his new duty post was both humbling and encouraging.
The reception later turned celebratory with music, drumming and performances by band groups, creating a festive atmosphere at the council secretariat as staff welcomed the new council manager to the local government.
