Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, on Thursday, signed into law, the Bill creating 37 new Local Council Development Areas, LCDAs in Ogun State.
Speaking shortly after signing the Bill into law, the Ogun State Governor said the creation of the new LCDAs would bring development closer to the people.
The Governor also seized the opportunity to appreciate members of the Ogun State House of Assembly for the painstaking work they did on the Bill.
The 37 new LCDAs will now add to the existing 20 local government areas of the state bringing the total figure to 57.
•Photo shows Governor Amosun.
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