Well, it has been stressful and tasking but I must add interesting. It has been a great pleasure and fulfilling to serve the people and bring some comforts to their lives. To be in the public eye leaves some people evasive and distant but I have learnt to be there for the Isolo people and attend to their problems. You will agree with you that it is not easy managing your own affairs in today’s world how much more being in-charge of over a million people from different background and with different needs and aspirations. Generally, it has been very demanding but fulfilling.

There is no much difference between a man and a woman except the physical features. Men and women face similar problems in life and demand virtually similar things. Administration is administration whether you are a man or a woman and both face same challenges.

One major challenge I faced was in terms of funding. You know the local government depend mostly on allocation from the state government but for about two to three months, nothing came in and it was very difficult then. Ordinarily, the challenges are similar with what you have in administration in the nation. Poor funding, inadequate manpower, apathy to government activities and general social malaise remain challenges to local government administration.

I have been able to promote citizens’ access to government as you can see. Citizens can easily gain access to local government officials and interact with them with a view to promoting good governance since people can table their grievances before government officials and receive immediate positive response. My administration has been able to initiate and complete some capital projects which have improved the welfare of Isolo people. Also, my administration has been business-friendly. We have initiated several business-friendly policies which actually assisted businesses in the council.

Despite the achievements, there are some unfinished businesses I have in the council. Although, my last administration was very fulfilling, there are still some uncompleted projects that need my attention. I need to leave a lasting legacy for the next administration, something that they can fall back on. In Lagos state today, we can see that Ashiwaju Tinubu’s achievements are the bedrock of Fashola’s administration. Governor Fashola is building upon the legacy his predecessor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. So if there was nothing there when Governor Fashola came in, then he would start from the scratch. But Asiwaju Tinubu laid very sound and solid foundation which Govenror Fashola is improving on. That is exactly what am doing, to leave tangible and visible projects for any person after me to continue with. I believe I’ve done much although there is still a lot of work to be done.

So my re-election is to complete what I have started and present a complete picture to whoever will take over from me.

It is not easy but with careful planning, I’ve been able to discharge my duties at each point very well. I am fortunate to be blessed with obedient children who have been very supportive. I went into politics after I have raised my kids in fact, my last child has just got her Masters degree. And my husband is very understanding and supportive. He has been tne pillar of my life and I will always remain grateful to him. He has encouraged me to serve the people to the best of my ability.

Maybe PDP does not have enough money to field candidates in the 57 election areas and it masks this lack of funds by raising irrelevant objections. And you must bear in mind that PDP is in opposition in the state and will always antagonize government actions.

It is not expected to agree with everything the government does. Moreover, there is no law that says a party must field candidates for all the elective positions.

A party may decide to field one or two candidates as it deems feasible and not in the entire positions. So the PDP in Lagos state is free to raise objections and field the number of candidates it can afford.

Since PDP controls the federal government, I feel that PDP members in Lagos should even agitate for more local governments for Lagos in view of its large population.

They should pressurize the federal government to create more than 57 local government councils for Lagos and not antagonize a laudable move at grassroots development.

They should go to the polls and show their capability, their acceptance and not be selfish. The law has been made and it will remain the law. Let PDP members in Lagos go to court and contest the law if they feel aggrieved. By faulting the creation of local government development areas, they attempt to bring the state government into disrepute and gain cheap publicity. But it will not work for them because this government is held in high regard. It will not be distracted by any party or group.

Nigerian women are getting increasingly active in politics at all level. This is despite the discrimination and gender issues involved in a political world dominated by men. Women should be encouraged to move more into politics. Men should allow their wives, sisters and daughters to get into politics. They shouldn’t think that politics makes women wild, wayward and all that. Women remain the hand that rocks the cradle and the better-half. No nation-building is complete without the wholesale mobilization of women. No nation can develop if more than half of its population, women, are left out of the decision-making, out of the allocation of resources in the polity. So I appeal to our men to allow women thrive in politics by creating a level playing field for all no matter the sex. After all, God created men and woman equal and He did not discriminate so why should the man discriminate.

When there is fear of God, men and women can work together and serve humanity better.

Men should learn to check their male ego that a woman in politics becomes intoxicated with power and becomes uncontrollable. Women no matter the height they attain politically still remain submissive to their spouses if the men do not allow ego to create problems. Women should be allowed to render service to their community.

I don’t want to dwell on that now. When we get to the bridge, we will cross the river. Right now, I am still at the local government council level and I want to do my best here.

I leave everything to God who has given me so much. Nonetheless, I leave my options open until that time.

It is still early to pass a definite judgement on his administration. But I must conceede, it has been a peaceful administration with very little upheavals. He still hasn’t got the time to executive his seven-point agenda.

He is still trying to adjust to the responsibilities of his office. The economy is not yet buoyant and the roads are very bad. Traveling across Nigeria is not a pleasant experience. Infact, it is a nightmare to travel through Nigerian roads. Also, there is absence of social infrastructures that make life enjoyable. His administration is trying but there is still a big room for improvement.

If I have to make a comparison, I will say yes. Nigeria will fare better under AC. AC will provide a fair purposeful leadership based on merit. People will be appointed to positions based on merit and what they can achieve and not on political and flimsy considerations. I think Nigeria will improve for the better because AC will make Nigeria a better focused nation citizens. I firmly believe AC will provide better leadership in Nigeria than PDP.

Even if you compare state by state assessment, you will notice that AC administered state has fared better than other states. Lagos, for example is miles ahead of other states governed by other parties. So AC at the federal level will replicate its successes at the state level.

Well, so far so good. The beautiful thing there is that 48 yrs of nationhood found us in democratic governance. Nigeria is going through a period of rediscovery, trying to find which way to go. We have made progress but still have a very long way to go. We still have security problems, wealth creation and re-distribution problem and transport problem. The Nigeria of our dream is yet to be created. We all look forward to when every Nigerian will be treated as a decent person with access to quality healthcare, good education, decent housing, nutritious and affordable food at least comparable to other nations of the world. There should be no sacred cows, there should be fair play in politics.

People should be gainfully employment not by riding Okada but doing meaningful and rewarding jobs.

If eight years of Tinubu’s rule and just over one year of Fashola’s governance have transformed Lagos this much, you can image in what the next ten years would be like. At least, you can see visible changes around you. Lagos has never had it this good. We are not just striving to be the best in Nigeria but compare with the best in the world. We are building a megacity that will be among the most organized and cleanest in the world. Lagos is now city friendly with virtually all the blackspots eliminated.

Infrastructure provided now by the Fashola administration are decent and make life in Lagos worth enjoying. If other state governments even give half of what Lagos State gives to its citizens, I believe Nigeria will sooner than later be a developed country. Lagos is taking the lead while other states follow.

As a forthright person, straight-forward and friendly. I carry people along and don’t harbour resentments. I am an open, truthful and God fearing person. I want to leave a legacy my children and grandchildren will be very proud of.