The lawmaker, representing Epe Federal Constituency at the Federal House of Representatives, Mr Olawale Tasir Raji tasked members of the ‘Club Seventies Epe’ (CSE) to take their rightful positions in the leadership and development of the community
Raji gave the advise during his courtesy visit to the Club in Epe,where he also commendes the members of the Club for their immense contributions to the growth and development of Epe .
He identified some basic problems confronting the Division and his efforts towards proffering solutions through employment generation, infrastructural development and counselling against social vices.
He further admonished members to shun unnecessary pettiness,self centeredness and jealousy in their quest to positively shape the club and add value to the community.
He added:”All of us cannot progress at the same pace and at the same time but those that got up the ladder first should remember to lift up others below the ladder’
He emphasized the need for the club members to channel their energies positively.
He said that good character and integrity were some things needed to excel, urging the Club to set goals, focus on them,as well as make discipline their watchword.
Raji,while speaking on his political career and several interventions in terms of developmental projects listed part of his achievements as construction of blocks of classrooms in primary and secondary schools all over Epe Local Government and payment of monthly stipends to the Senior (Elderly) citizens in Epe.
Others include;construction of market stalls and lock up shops, provision of employment for Epe indigenes, construction of Primary Health Care Centres in strategic locations in Epe Local Government and Rural Electrification Project and provision of transformers among others
In his remarks, the President of the Club, Mr Hassan Nojeem Adelaja,appreciates the lawmaker for the rare privilege and honour he accorded the club with his visit .
He added that the lawmaker did well in facilitating employments for the youths especially the mass recruitment of graduates into the Lagos State Civil Service and his unrelenting efforts of supporting Epe community and its indigenes.