From environmental sanitation and water revival to youth empowerment, road construction and workers’ welfare, Kuje Area Council records a growing list of ongoing and completed projects and initiatives.
Under the leadership of Hon. Samuel Danjuma Shekwolo, Kuje Area council has recorded a number of interventions and initiatives across environmental sanitation, infrastructure, healthcare, youth empowerment, governance and workers’ welfare.
Some of the key achievements and ongoing initiatives include:
- Operation Keep Kuje Clean: Launch of the “Operation Keep Kuje Clean” campaign, which has led to the clearing of several drainage channels across the metropolis.
- Revival of Kuje Water System: Work is ongoing towards the revival of the Kuje Water System to improve access to water for residents.
- Legislative Orientation Workshop: An exclusive legislative orientation workshop was organised for councillors, clerks and other legislative workers to strengthen their capacity and understanding of their responsibilities.
- Free Anti-Rabies Vaccination: Free anti-rabies vaccination was provided as part of efforts to promote public health and prevent the spread of rabies.
- Routine Refuse Evacuation: Regular evacuation of refuse dumps at Kuje Stadium, Pappu Junction and other locations within the metropolis is ongoing.
- Capacity Building: Capacity-building workshops have been organised for Supervisory Councillors and Senior Special Assistants (SSAs).
- Skills Acquisition for Over 100 Youths: More than 100 youths across the council have benefited from skills acquisition training in:
- Barbing
- Make-up
- Bag making
- Room freshener production
- Computer training
- Catering
- Tailoring
- Videography and film photography
- Free Eye Screening and Cataract Surgery: The council facilitated a free eye-screening and cataract surgery outreach for residents.
- Shetugo Alternative Access Road: Construction of an alternative access road for residents of Shetugo Community is ongoing.
- 108 Nigerian Army Recruitment Opportunities: The council facilitated 108 Nigerian Army job opportunities for youths from Kuje, who are currently undergoing rigorous training at three different Nigerian Army depots. This represents the highest single-intake figure in the history of Kuje Area Council.
- Implementation of 2025 Annual Increment: The council has commenced the implementation of the 2025 annual increment for eligible workers.
- Implementation of 2023 Promotion: The council has commenced the implementation of the 2023 promotion exercise.
- Payment of Peculiar Allowances and Arrears: Payment of peculiar allowances and other outstanding arrears is ongoing.
- Payment of Outstanding Pension and Benefits: The council is addressing outstanding pension, death benefits and repatriation payments.
- Kuzhigbu-Gofe Road Construction: Construction work on the Kuzhigbu-Gofe Road is ongoing.
These initiatives reflect a leadership approach focused on listening to the people, identifying their needs and taking practical steps to address them.
True leadership is about listening to the people, identifying their needs, and taking practical steps to address them.
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