Community leaders and stakeholders have commended the incoming executives of the AERA for their impressive turnout and active participation at the pre-inauguration strategic session held on Saturday, describing the event as a strong signal of their readiness to serve and deliver meaningful change.
The strategic session, which brought together newly elected executives and key stakeholders, focused on laying a solid foundation for transparent leadership, accountability, and sustainable community development.
In a message of appreciation, the leadership acknowledged the team’s “insightful contributions, collective enthusiasm, and shared vision” for the estate, noting that their preparedness to “hit the ground running” is crucial to transforming AERA into a model residential community.
Addressing the new executives, Elder Ogundimu Oduntan, a former President of AERA and the current Chairman of Greenland CDA used the occasion to offer words of encouragement to the incoming executives. He urged them to prioritize teamwork, effective communication, and resident engagement in order to build trust and drive impactful projects.
“This session was more than just a meeting; it was the foundation upon which a legacy of transparency, innovation, and community development will be built,” Ogundimu stated, while expressing confidence in the team’s ability to deliver.
Similarly, Mr. Olurotimi Turton, another respected community leader, emphasized the need for unity of purpose and shared responsibility among the incoming executives.
He noted that the success of the administration would depend on how well each member contributes to the collective vision.
“Leadership is not a solo effort. Every executive must see themselves as a key pillar in building the kind of community we all desire,” he said.
“When everyone plays their part diligently, achieving our strategic goals becomes not just possible but inevitable.”
Addressing the executives, the excited incoming president, Shina Dare stated that the impressive turnout, insightful contributions, and collective enthusiasm clearly demonstrated the readiness of the incoming executives to serve and shared commitment to the progress and transformation of our beloved estate.
“The discussions, ideas, and strategies developed during the session reflect a team that is prepared to hit the ground running, united by a common vision of making AERA a model residential community.
With the inauguration approaching, expectations are high among residents, who see the new leadership as a beacon of renewed hope for improved infrastructure, security, and communal harmony.
