Our Reporter
The Imota Local Council Development Area, under the leadership of Executive Chairman, Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele, on Tuesday, hosted a colourful and memorable send-forth ceremony in honour of its 2025/2026 retirees, marking their final day in active public service.
The event, held at the Hon. Babajimi Benson Multipurpose Hall, Imota Council Secretariat, drew political office holders, management staff, family members, and well-wishers who gathered to celebrate the outstanding contributions of the outgoing officers.
The retirees, who include Mr. Amoda Sikiru Omotunde, Mr. Adebayo Abdulrasaq, Mr. Sikiru Wasiu Babatunde, Mr. Adewunmi Sikiru Adeseye, and Chief Wasiu Oludare Akinsanya, were honoured for their meritorious service and commitment to the growth and development of the council. Their years of dedication were widely acknowledged as instrumental to the administrative stability and progress of Imota LCDA.
In his address, Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele commended the retirees for their unwavering commitment, diligence, and integrity throughout their years of service. He noted that their efforts significantly contributed to the growth, stability, and efficiency of the council, describing them as custodians of institutional memory whose legacies would endure for years to come.
Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele further emphasised that retirement is not an end, but the beginning of a new chapter filled with opportunities for rest, reflection, and continued societal impact.
He encouraged the retirees to remain ambassadors of good governance and to continue contributing to community development by sharing their wealth of experience.
The Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, represented by Mr. Irewole Ogunsakin, Director of the Post Service Department, presented the official Exit Certificates from the Lagos State Government to the retirees.
He advised them to prioritise their health, manage their resources prudently, and remain engaged in meaningful activities that would enhance their well-being in retirement.
The ceremony also featured goodwill messages from members of the council’s management team, who praised the retirees for their professionalism, mentorship, and exemplary service. Speakers described them as role models whose discipline, work ethic, and dedication would continue to inspire younger officers within the system.
In a show of appreciation, the council presented gifts to the retirees as a token of gratitude for their years of service. The gesture was met with applause and emotional moments as recipients expressed heartfelt appreciation and reflected on their journeys in public service.
A special Legislative Sitting held in honour of Mr. Amoda Sikiru Omotunde, alongside the ceremonial cake cutting, added colour and excitement to the occasion.
Family members and friends of the retirees were also present to witness the celebration, sharing in the joy and pride of their loved ones. The atmosphere was filled with warmth and nostalgia, as stories of dedication, sacrifice, and achievements were fondly recounted.
The grand send-forth ceremony not only celebrated the retirees but also reinforced the council’s culture of recognising excellence and rewarding long service. It served as a reminder of the value of dedication in public service and the importance of honouring those who have contributed meaningfully to grassroots development in Imota LCDA.
