The Executive Chairman of Ajoni Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Amb. Prince Michael Ogungbemi, FCPA, has held a strategic engagement session with representatives of Counselling in the Street, a programme under Interweave Solutions International (ISI), USA, as part of efforts to boost health and wellness at the grassroots.
The visiting team was led by Prof. Sherry Curtis, Director of CIS International, during their recent visit to Nigeria. Discussions during the meeting focused on building a strategic partnership to tackle physical, mental, and emotional health challenges within communities in Ajoni LCDA.
While receiving the team, Ogungbemi stressed the importance of health as a pillar for economic growth and community development. “We are committed to building a healthy and empowered society. Working with trusted international organisations like Interweave Solutions International will help us achieve this goal,” he stated.
Prof. Curtis commended the leadership style of the LCDA chairman, describing the administration’s openness to collaboration as commendable. She explained that CIS International aims to deliver psychosocial support, life skills training, and health education to underserved communities around the world.
She further disclosed that her organisation is prepared to implement tailored health and wellness programmes in Ajoni, including mental health advocacy, youth mentorship initiatives, and wellness outreach campaigns.
The meeting ended with a mutual agreement to carry out needs assessments and community mapping across selected areas within the LCDA. Both parties expressed confidence in the partnership’s potential to deliver sustainable impact.
The initiative aligns with the inclusive development vision of the BAO-led administration and reflects Ajoni LCDA’s commitment to leveraging global partnerships for local transformation.