The Executive Chairman of Gwagwalada Area Council, Hon. Comr. Kasim Mohammed, has suspended the planned celebration of his administration’s 100 days in office, saying the people of the Area Council deserve quality work and tangible development rather than simply celebrating the number of days spent in office.
The 100 days in office celebration, which was scheduled to take place on Thursday, was postponed as the administration opted to focus on completing ongoing projects and ensuring that they meet the required standard before embarking on any major celebration.
Speaking with ChroniclesReporters, the Senior Special Assistant to the Chairman on Media, Mohammed Isah Hassan, said the decision was consistent with the Chairman’s preference for quality over quantity.
Hassan said, “The Chairman prefers quality over quantity,” explaining that the administration would rather complete its projects properly than rush them simply because of a ceremonial deadline.
He specifically cited the ongoing renovation and development work at the Gwagwalada Town Hall, which he said was already more than 95 per cent completed.
According to him, however, the Chairman believes that the remaining five per cent cannot be ignored because it is crucial to the overall quality and completion of the project.
“The work at the Town Hall is over 95 per cent, but the Chairman wants it fully completed and solid. That five per cent is also crucial and important,” Hassan said.
He explained that one of the outstanding aspects of the project involved the external flooring, noting that work had already commenced on that section.
Hassan said the administration could have proceeded with the celebration despite the outstanding work, but the Chairman was determined to ensure that everything was properly completed before the project was presented as part of the administration’s achievements.
He also cited the persistent rainfall as another practical reason for delaying the celebration, noting that the weather could have affected the completion and drying of some aspects of the Town Hall project.
“With the rain falling almost every day, even the outside floor that they are supposed to floor would not have dried up properly if they had rushed it for the 100 days celebration,” he explained.
Hassan stressed that the decision was not because the administration lacked achievements to showcase, but because the Chairman wanted the projects to be completed to a standard that residents could be proud of.
“We want everything perfect,” he said, adding that the administration was more interested in delivering projects that would have lasting value to the people than organising a ceremony simply because the administration had reached its 100-day mark.
He further maintained that residents of Gwagwalada were already seeing the activities of the administration across the Area Council, stressing that the government was not merely making promises but was taking concrete steps to deliver development.
According to him, people moving around Gwagwalada could already see ongoing projects and other interventions, adding that the administration’s activities were gradually becoming visible across different communities.
Hassan said the people of Gwagwalada were becoming increasingly pleased with the new administration and would continue to see more projects as the government progresses with its development agenda.
He disclosed that several projects were already ongoing, while some others were nearing completion and would soon be commissioned.
He specifically mentioned projects in Dobi, which he said were expected to be commissioned soon as part of the administration’s efforts to extend development beyond the council headquarters to other communities within Gwagwalada Area Council.
He said the administration was determined to ensure that development was spread across the Area Council and that residents in different communities could benefit from government interventions.
Hassan also reiterated the administration’s commitment to transparency and accountability, stressing that the Chairman wants every expenditure on projects to be properly accounted for.
He said the administration must be able to explain how every naira spent on projects across Gwagwalada Area Council was utilised.
The media aide said the administration would therefore continue to prioritise transparency, accountability, equity and fairness in the conduct of government business.
He also emphasised that the Kasim Mohammed administration was not meant for a particular group, political party, tribe, religion or social class, insisting that every resident had a stake in the development of Gwagwalada.
“This government is for all, irrespective of your status, tribe, religion and political affiliation,” Hassan said.
He urged residents who have concerns, ideas, suggestions or criticisms to communicate them to the administration, saying constructive contributions could help the government identify areas requiring attention and improve its performance.
“If you have concerns, ideas and even criticism, lay it out and let the Kasim administration brainstorm with your ideas and make Gwagwalada a better place for us and the next generation,” he said.
Hassan said the administration was open to constructive engagement with residents and would continue to consider ideas capable of improving the lives of people across the Area Council.
He maintained that the postponement of the 100 days celebration should be seen within the context of the administration’s stated commitment to prioritising actual development over ceremonies.
The administration has consequently reaffirmed that its focus remains on delivering quality projects, ensuring accountability in the use of public resources and promoting inclusive development across Gwagwalada Area Council, with the interest of residents placed ahead of ceremonial milestones.