The current jet pace of development in Ese-odo local government area of Ondo state has dazzled many doubting Thomanses who had concluded that the area because of its riverine, peculiar geographical location make the place one of the most expensive and difficult area to develop.

Right now, in the local government, courtesy of Hon Kennedy Ikantu Peretei the chairman of the interim committee, the unthinkable is happening, and the unlikely has become a reality, the impossible is now true. Since the advent of labour party, the inhabitant of these unique towns have developed themselves to withstand all the ecological, social, economical and political hazard common in the area.

The now live and perform happily and effective both on land and water. Infact, the area which would have depressed on others now makes the people stronger an healthier right from the onset, Hon Kennedy Ikantu Peretei approach to upholding democratic concepts and value in administration and his commitments to the welfare of the staff and the people of the local government are manifestations of his vision and ideologies.

On assumption as a caretaker chairman, tongues were waggling as to whether he would perform to expectation or not. But glory be to  God, cynics and critics have been beaten to it. His performances which are unprecedented in the history of the area which has earned him the appellation of “Miracle Worker” is the talk of the town for Ese-Odo at home and in diaspora.

Hon Peretei is an embodiment of humility, a man of impeccable character, generous to the people and honest with government properties. He is a grassroots politician which probably accounts for his down to earth approach to issues. A man with penchant of excellence and never leaving anything to chances, he addresses all issues with the appropriate degree of attention and seriousness required.

As a committed hard working and enlightened manager of issues, his administration has restored the hope and confidence of workers by enhancing a free working relationship with the staff.

The people house of his achievements resolved to call him “Government’’ “Ijoba” because he drives and serves the people with ease.

ACHIVEMENTS

Ese-Odo local government being the source of crude oil, the backbone of Nigeria’s economy had distinguish itself with array of brilliant personalities spread across private and public sector of the nation, but lack of development, roads, electricity have been problems facing the people, but since the present government came to power, the people have been experiencing a lot of relief

Hon. Peretei’s chairmanship has recorded an impressive chain of achievements within a year of service. Some of this are;

1.     He built 10 blocks of  20 flats of one bedroom housing units for local government workers to ease accommodation problems according to him, “workers’ welfare of paramount importance to my administration.’’

2.     Five blocks of 25 lock up shops at Agadagba-ogbon

3.     Two blocks of ten lock-up shops at Igbobini.

4.     Two blocks of ten lock-up shops at Sabone.

5.     Solar power borehole at Ipoke

6.     Solar power borehole at Ojuola

7.     Construction of new Universal Basic Education Authority Secretariat at Igbekebo.

8.     Six sides of 60 open wooden market stores at Ekpetonron,

9.     Construction of boats to ease transportation for workers from Igbokoda to Igbekebo.

10.                        Construction of modern motor car park at local government secretariat Igbekebo.

11.                        Public toilet at Arogbo.

12.                        Purchase of lawn mowers.

13.                        Distribution of relief materials wath 2.5 million naira to victims of rain storm.

14.                        Renovation of chairman’s office.

15.                        Renovation of conference hall.

16.                        Renovation of chairman’s quarters at purchase of electronics.

17.                        Renovation of D.I.G.A’soffice and purchase of electronics and generator.

18.                        Renovation of treasurer’s office, and purchase of electronics and generator.

19.                        Payment, student’s bursary to the tune of 2.5 million naira.

20.                        More follow up.

The Supervisor for Women Affairs in Ese- Odo Local Government Hon (Ms) Grace Adeyoriju has called on market women in Ese Odo local government to cooperate with the newly appointed Iya Oloja in the person of Mrs. Funke Oyekanmi. Adeyoriju made the appeal at igbekebo recently during a chat with coastalnews.

According to her, the position of Iya Oloja was vital to development and progress of the women in any area therefore “it is only reasonable and wise to support whoever is occupying that position.”

She described the new Iya Oloja as a hard working woman

who is interested in the development of the markets in Ese – Odo .

Adeyoriju promised to work hand in hand with the new Iya Oloja in order to ensure that the dividends of democracy gets to the market women.

She also called on the market women to support peretei’s  administration which according to her has brought monumental development toEse Odo local government.

In a related development, the Supervisor has also appealed to Governor Mimiko to provide stipends for the old age women in Ese Odo local government. According to the her most of the old age women in Ese Odo were fisher women who can no longer go to the fishing grounds again, therefore the provision of monthly stipends for them becomes very important.

“Government should provide monthly stipends for the old ones, when this is done the government will receive the blessings of the old and such blessing will make such government to be very successful” she stated.

Adeyoriju also called on Ese Odo women to participate actively in politics by coming out to contest elective positions because “what a man can do a woman can do better” she stated.