The Chairman of Okitipupa Local Government Area (LGA) of Ondo State, Mr Andrew Ogunsakin, has vowed to recover all encroached government properties within the locality.
Ogunsakin made this statement on Wednesday during an inspection of government properties in Oke Oyinbo, the Government Reserved Area, and Ayeka.
He said that recovery of encroached government properties would begin upon the conclusion of the inspection tour.
“Any reclaimed assets will be put to judicious use for the benefit of community development,” he added.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the inspected government properties include lands, buildings, and farmlands, among others.
Ogunsakin noted that the inspection aimed to assess the condition of the properties, identify necessary renovations, and strengthen documentation to prevent further misuse.
He also expressed concern over cases of encroachment and illegal occupation of public properties.
“As a government, we must ensure that public resources are not mismanaged or abandoned. This exercise will enable us to take appropriate steps to recover and optimize these assets.
“The initiative aligns with the ongoing reforms of the current administration, aimed at improving governance efficiency, advancing infrastructural development, and ensuring that government investments continue to serve the people of Okitipupa LGA,” Ogunsakin said.
According to him, the council is committed to act of transparency, accountability, and responsible management of government resources/
He noted that any mismanaged, encroached, or illegally occupied properties would be reclaimed and repurposed for public benefit.
Ogunsakin called on community members and stakeholders to support efforts to safeguard public assets, warning that any cases of illegal occupation or encroachment would be addressed in accordance with the law.
NAN also reports that the Vice Chairman, Mr Orimisan Ogunyemi, along with other senior LGA officials, accompanied the chairman on the inspection exercise.(NAN)
