by Joshua Timi
The youth wing of Ajiran Community, in Eti Osa Local Government Area (LGA), Lagos State, has expressed frustration over long-neglected state and local government projects in their community, which remained abandoned for years until Wasiu Adisa intervened.
In separate interviews with thewesting.com on Saturday during a family reunion ceremony organized by the community, Lekan Odofin, a member of the Odofin family youth wing, and Atanda Kazeem Irewunmi of the Igara family, shared their grievances.
Odofin described the situation as callous on the part of the local government but emphasized that the community had greatly benefited from the intervention of Wasiu Adisa Akinsemoyin, Chairman of Ajiran, in both social and economic development.
Similarly, Mr. Irewunmi expressed regret over the negative impact of the abandoned projects on the community, particularly citing the persistent drainage overflow on the road leading to Ajiran. He commended Mr. Akinsemoyin’s quick intervention, which has brought significant relief to the area.
Meanwhile, Hon. Wasiu Adisa Akinsemoyin, a politician and Chairman of the 8 Clans—the Aiyeloro, Ejo, Odofin, Oluge, Semo, Ojomo, Tame, and Igara families—explained that the reunion serves as a platform for exchanging ideas and giving back to the community. Reflecting on the 40-year history of the event, he highlighted the importance of bringing the community together to contribute, socialize, and reconnect with their roots.
Akinsemoyin, popularly known as WAAB, called on local and state governments to focus on communities in need of intervention, recognizing their role as the grassroots of governance.
The event, attended by politicians, sons and daughters of Ajiran from the diaspora, members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Eti Osa Local Government officials, and royal leaders from all the clans, served as a powerful reminder of the importance of community engagement and development.
