The Old Grammarians Society (OGS), the alumni association of the C.M.S Grammar School, Lagos, says it has elected new members into its executive committee at its Annual General Meeting which held recently. In a statement made available to our correspondent at the weekend, signed by the Global Presdient, Mr. Olu Vincent and new Publicity Director, Otunba ‘Dare Odufowokan, the alumni association pledged the commitment of the new leadership to the realisation of the dreams of the founders of the first secondary school in Nigeria and the society.
The statement said the society would be committed to the deployment of the alumni association as a tool for the restoration of the glorious days of OGS, while mentoring young Grammarians and networking among members. Vincent, the statement said, has appealed to members to join hands with him and the executive committee in the delivery of its mandate. Drs. Bunmi Enigbokan and Dipo Arigbede are the new Vice Presidents while Prince Seni Ogungbadero is General Secretary.
Vincent, a former Director, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), according to the statement, reiterated his administration’s readiness to set up a foundation that will further strengthen the society and also address the challenges of unemployment among Old Boys who are currently unemployed.
This, the president noted, would be achieved by approaching those who have viable businesses to help its graduates, adding that those who have skills are also encouraged. The move, he added, will help to bridge the gap between the older and younger generations.
“We will build on the achievements of the past two years while entrenching the processes that we have in place and make them parts of our constitution so that nobody comes in and change it all. We have promised to take OGS higher and further support our Alma Mata to retain its place as the first and the best among secondary schools in Nigerian,” the statement said.
The daughter of Rt Hon Adeyemi Sabit Ikuforiji the former Speaker Lagos State House of Assembly and a member of the highest decision making body in Lagos State known as Governor Advisory Council GAC has completed her legal studies and was called to the largest Bar in West Africa.
There is no gainsaying that Ayotelemi Ikuforiji Esq took after her father who is also a legal practitioner. Her father’s passion for academics motivated her to do better in her legal studies. She bagged an LLB from prestigious University of Lancaster and a Master’s degree from Warwick University of the most prestigious universities in the world. The feat is highly commendable and worthy of emulation.
It was a lovely moment for the entire Ikuforiji family as they celebrate their daughter in a grand style. The event was colorful because it feels so wonderful to have reached this goal of being called to the Nigeria Bar. It’s not an easy task, to be called to the largest Bar in West Africa, it needs dedication and commitment to scale through the hurdles.
Ayotelemi Ikuforiji Esq is a legal practitioner with an added advantage as three serving Ministers, two former Governors, Five SANs and Senators attended the get together organized by the family to celebrate the success of their daughter as she was called to Bar.
The prominent personalities that were in attendance are the former Governor of Lagos State and the current Minister Of Works and Housing Mr Babatunde Raji Fashola SAN, the Minister of State for Labour and Employment Mr Festus Keyamo SAN, First Executive Governor of Ekiti State and currently the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment Otunba Niyi Adebayo, Senator Tokunbo Afikuyomi who was also called to Bar a day before Ayotelemi and other eminent personalities.
Some of the personalities that attended the event said that “This is truly a great moment in Barrister Ayotelemi Ikuforiji’s life. She must not underestimate neither what she has accomplished nor the knowledge and capabilities she now possess. She needs to remain humble and preserve her integrity as she presses forward with her career. Appreciate the professional license she has received and always respect it. With it and because of it, she can and no doubt will do great things for many people”.
•Governor Rolls Out Empowerment Scheme for Lagos Farmers, Assists 300 Trainees with N245 Million Machinery Support
The food sufficiency programme of Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been taken a notch higher. The Governor, on Thursday, rolled out massive agricultural investment that empowers 3,000 urban and rural farmers in key sectoral value chains.
Women, youths and peasant farmers were the main beneficiaries of the 2021 Agricultural Value Chains Enterprise Activation Programme through which the State Government is supporting agripreneurs with modern equipment and inputs that would help them make significant difference and scale up their agricultural practices.
Various groups of farmers, in their numbers, thronged the parade ground of the Police College, Ikeja to personally receive the material support from the Governor, accompanied by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, and members of the State Executive Council.
The scheme is also a component of the Sanwo-Olu administration’s five-year Agricultural and Food System Development Roadmap recently launched to chart a coordinated path for the desired development of the sector and boost food security.
The beneficiaries were selected for the scheme through a merit-based system anchored by independent associations of farmers across the State. The support was majorly for agripreneurs in poultry, piggery and artisanal fishery – the three sub-sectors largely affected by the disruption occasioned by Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Sanwo-Olu noted that the intervention was necessitated by the need to raise food production, processing and marketing, while also creating jobs and sustaining the livelihood of the farmers through value creation.
Through the scheme, the Governor said the Government would be easing the burden of the beneficiary farmers and agriculture workers, describing the programme as “another milestone” in fulfilling his administration’s electoral promises to the people.
He said: “This Agricultural Value Chains Enterprise Activation Programme is a clear demonstration of the commitment of our administration to the development and expansion of the agricultural sector, which is driven by a farm-to-table model that aligns with our goal of making Lagos a truly 21st century economy.
“We are determined to increase food production in the State from the current 20 per cent to at least 50 per cent by 2025 and this effort has been emboldened, given the observed disruption in the supply chain of food across the country as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the outbreak of zoonotic diseases.
“We have emerged wiser and more determined to succeed in creating and nurturing a viable agribusiness sector in Lagos. The State Government has put in place a strategy for the proper utilisation and continuous maintenance of the assets being donated to derive maximum value from them. We are also working with a financial institution regarding appropriate financing structures for the guaranteed sustainability of the programme.”
Sanwo-Olu stressed that the deficiency of agricultural land in Lagos would not deter the State Government from deploying innovative and entrepreneurial ideas to create opportunities that would make the State sufficient in food production and engender economic growth through agriculture.
Lagos, the Governor said, will continue to maximize the value for resources invested in the agricultural sector, urging the beneficiaries to reciprocate the gesture by working hard to nurture their businesses to maturity.
Sanwo-Olu said the intervention would only be sustainable if the beneficiaries succeeded in activating new businesses and created positive impacts for agro-processors in the value chains.
“By putting in your best and judiciously utilising the assets entrusted to you, you are opening doors for more people to benefit tomorrow. Since your selection was based on merit, we believe you can deliver excellent results with these equipment and supplies you are receiving today,” Governor said.
He disclosed that his administration was set to establish Wholesale Agricultural Produce Hubs in strategic locations across the State to promote food safety and ensure access to direct markets for fresh-from-farm products, thereby reducing post-harvest losses for farmers.
Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms. Abisola Olusanya, said the State Government had not only restructured the projects for greater impacts, but also changed the name to transform the mindsets of beneficiaries not to see the initiative as entitlement and largesse from the Government.
She said the programme would help committed farmers to nurture their businesses into viable agricultural enterprises, pointing out that the Government had created a monitoring mechanism to keep track of the beneficiaries’ activities.
She said:“The Enterprise Activation programme will contribute to inclusive agricultural growth in Lagos, as it will be creating access for beneficiaries to exit the poverty trap and reduce economic inequality. Aside creating new marketing opportunities in the value chains, the programme will also provide a social safety net for youth, women and the vulnerable.”
Oniru of Iru Kingdom and immediate past Commissioner for Agriculture, Oba Gbolahan Lawal, praised the Sanwo-Olu administration for raising the investment for the scheme, which the monarch described as “inclusive empowerment”, as the intervention was extended to farmers in urban areas.
The traditional ruler urged beneficiaries not to betray the Government’s trust, asking them to utilise the support for the improvement of their businesses and turn in good testimonies at the end of the scheme’s tenure.
President of Ogbonge Women, a farmers’ group, Mrs. Chinasa Asonye, praised the Governor for the opportunity and for the priority accorded to women in agricultural business. She promised, on behalf of the beneficiaries, to judiciously deploy the tools for improved food production and return on investment.
In the scheme, 300 youths trained in Aquaculture and Poultry Production at the Lagos Agripreneurship Programme (LAP) were empowered with agricultural inputs valued at N245 million, which represented 46.7 per cent of the total investment in the programme.
Other beneficiaries include 400 pig farmers that participated in Agricultural Youth Empowerment Scheme (Agric-YES), 680 fishermen, 190 fish cage culture artisans, 360 egg marketers, 500 fish processors, 200 rice farmers and 370 crop farmers.
They received variety of modern tools, such as tractors, ploughs, fishing boats and gear, harvesters, threshers, destoning machines, defeathering machines, herbicides, fish juveniles, pig growers, smoking kilns, crates of eggs, and inputs, which are to be utilised in farming communities across Lagos agricultural zones of Badagry, Epe and Ikorodu.
…Party To Hold Stakeholders’ Meeting across State On Thursday
Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), the highest decision making body of Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared that the party will adopt a consensus arrangement for its ward congress scheduled for Saturday, July 31 to elect ward executives.
The GAC, which comprised prominent leaders of Lagos APC across the State, said it has directed party officers at all levels to engage in dialogue that would lead to meaningful reconciliation of those who are in disagreements to accommodate members that are willing to serve the party.
Speaking to journalists on behalf of the GAC members after the council meeting held at Lagos House, Marina, Prince Tajudeen Olusi, said the GAC has directed all leaders and party officers to dialogue in the spirit of brotherhood to decide those who are going to lead the party after congresses.
He said: “We deliberated on the incoming state congresses of our party and later the national convention. We have resolved and directed officers of our party at all levels to engage in dialogue that would lead to meaningful reconciliation of aggrieved members within the party in other to ensure that all opinions are accommodated and all members who are willing to serve the party are given positions in the various executive bodies at ward, local and state levels.
“This we have done and we are sure all officers of our party will follow the consensus decision that we have taken so as to ensure that all willing members of the party who want to serve are considered.
“We have also directed that they should hold stakeholder meetings at all local government levels where leaders and officers will sit down, talk together in the spirit of brotherhood and decide who will lead the party after the congresses.”
The GAC also appreciated Lagosians for reposing confidence in the APC. “We have reviewed events in the party, and particularly we have also received results of the last local government elections. We thank the press, members of the public, particularly the voters of Lagos State for reposing their confidence in our party as they have always done. We are grateful for this,” he said.
Also speaking, Lagos APC Chairman of Caretaker Committee, Alhaji Tunde Balogun said the party ward executives would emerge through consensus on Saturday, adding that APC would hold stakeholders meetings in all the local governments in the State on Thursday.
He said: “Next Saturday, we are having a ward congress which will lead to the formation of our party officials. We are having our stakeholders meeting tomorrow (Thursday) and there, we will decide on what to do. The stakeholders’ meeting is taking place in all the 20 local governments in Lagos State; all local governments will hold the meeting.
“We are engaging a lot of stakeholders and we are going to do the ward congress on consensus.
Consensus arrangement has been adopted by the party. We will be doing that for Lagos State. We have decided to adopt the consensus arrangements, which is constitutional. It is part of the provision of our party.”
Commenting on the outcome of last Saturday’s local government elections in Lagos State, Balogun said APC won the election landslide with about 584,000 votes across the State, while the main opposition party, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) scored about 81,000 votes.
“We had a peaceful, free, fair and credible election, which was conducted very well by LASIEC and of course, Lagos State APC polled a total of about 584,000 votes while our closest rival PDP had 81,000 votes. We have to be thankful to the residents and voters in Lagos State, who had shown so much confidence and trust in APC. We will continue to deliver the dividend of democracy,” he said.
The GAC meeting was attended by Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat; former deputy governors, Prince Abiodun Ogunleye and Dr. Idiat Oluranti Adebule; Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Mudashiru Obasa, former Secretary to Lagos State Government, Otunba Olorunfunmi Bashorun; Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Tokunbo Abiru, Prince Olusi and Balogun, among others.
International DJ and producer Florence ‘Cuppy’ Otedola is among notable young Nigerian development enthusiasts leading the Lagos SDGs Youth Alliance network. This was announced early this week by the Lagos State Office of Sustainable Development Goals and Investment as part of her commitment towards mobilising opportunities to advance and scale up innovative solutions in the attainment of SDGs across Lagos State.
Cuppy who is the founder of Cuppy Foundation, an NGO established to tackle issues surrounding child protection and education for girls and persons with disabilities (minorities) is a passionate Nigerian who loves giving back to the society and contributing to the resilience of communities.
The artiste who is very passionate about education and youth development has spearheaded several initiatives such as ‘Cuppy Takes Africa’ tour in 2015 in partnership with Guarantee Trust Bank and the Dangote Foundation. She has also personally paid for several students to go to university in Nigeria and worked with various organizations such as the Global Citizen, Royal Commonwealth Society, and more recently the “Save The Children” Initiative in which she raised over $13m.
The Lagos Youth Alliance which is a strategic platform established for young people to connect, dialogue, collaborate and consolidate efforts on sustainable development in Lagos State is to be championed by young and outstanding developer crusaders who over the years have inspired social change in Lagos and Nigeria.
While appraising the development, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Sustainable Development Goals and Investment, Mrs. Solape Hammond remarked that as a State known for putting young people at the fulcrum of change and development, the initiative is ambitiously prioritising youth-led movement that is inclusive, responsive, transparent and sustainable.
According to her, young people have unique insights and perspectives that can drive more effective policy towards ensuring that government commitments to SDGs are fulfilled.
‘’Governor Sanwo-Olu is very proud of the increasing scale of ambitious youth-led advocacy that are providing sustainable solutions to emerging challenges in the state. This administration is passionate about engaging the youth in developing inclusive, transparent, collaborative and responsive mechanisms for the SDGs’’, she commented.
Also speaking on the initiative and the commitment of Governor Sanwo-Olu in stimulating the passion of Lagos youths around development and good governance, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Sustainable Development Goals, Mr. Lekan Fatodu, revealed that other inspiring youths who have driven many of the high impact social change in recent years include the versatile Nollywood Actress, Jumoke Oyetola; Doyinsola Ogunye who is the founder of Mental and Environmental Development Initiative for Children (MEDIC); Joshua Alade, the Executive Director of Nigeria Youth SDGs Network; Sowemimo Abiodun, an ECOWAS Youth ambassador; Mary Dinah, Executive Director of Mary Dinah Foundation; Taiwo James, an active social development crusader; Solomon Adetokunbo, a reputable Agropreneur and sustainability advocate and Alexandre Akhighe, the Founder of African Clean Up Initiative.
He stated further that other distinguished young individuals who have common value in championing the initiative are: Abraham Adegoke, Olutayo Irantiola, Adelaja Oluwadamilade, Paul Agada, Favour Olusola, Olumide Alabi, Yetunde Adeleke, Musa OLayinka, Ojo Semasa, Damola Oladipo, Adediji Emmanuel, Mustapha Aminat, Nkiruka Okpara, Mariam Sorunke, Aasiah Solank, Ozioma Uzor, Charles Edosomwan among others.
While applauding the sincerity of purpose and selflessness of the young individuals, he affirmed that government is looking forward to working with the whole youth development sector to ensure that the SDG aspirations translate into reality. “Lagos State Government acknowledges the enormous capability and capacity of its teeming youth population as evidenced in their remarkable exploits in different areas of human endeavour. It is therefore more beneficial to all when these vibrant and pragmatic individuals are drawn into the development actions and activities of the state with a view to accelerating and improving outcomes. This campaign therefore is opening up the conventional space to strengthen all youth-led efforts to make lasting change across every community and to catalysing the attainment of the SDGs in Lagos State”, he said.
The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Distinguished Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA has congratulated his Legislative Aide, Hamzat Jimoh on his successful completion of legal studies and call to Nigerian Bar.
In a statement issued on Wednesday in Lagos by the Senator’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Enitan Olukotun, quoted the Senator saying the feat was highly commendable.
Senator Abiru described Jimoh as a dedicated, smart aide who is a strong asset to the constituency team. He urged the new lawyer not to rest on his oars but constantly seeks knowledge that will exceptionally distinguish him.
“Hamzat, this latest scholarly laurel underscores the need to constantly sharpen your mind through books to maintain relevance in a highly competitive legal field. The truth is this: your investment in knowledge is what will stand you out of the pack in years to come”, Abiru admonished Jimoh.
The Senator urged other young folks in the Lagos East Senatorial District to double up in their academic pursuits and strive for excellence. Abiru assured that education being a major plank in his constituency services, he will always lend support as exemplified by his planned bursary scheme for about 500 students in higher institutions, next academic session.
Epe Division Students under the umbrella of Federation of Epe Division Students Association (FEDSA) congratulates all the newly elected and inaugurated chairmen in Epe Division which includes Epe, Eredo, Ikosi Ejirin, Ibeju Lekki and Lekki LCDA.
“On this occasion, we hereby congratulate the five Just inaugurated Chairmen and their Deputies; Hon. Surah Animashaun and Hon. Sikiru Owolomanshe for Epe LG, Hon. Abdullah Sesan and Hon. Isiaka Yusuf for Ibeju Lekki LG, Hon. Ismail Akinloye and Hon. Lateef Adesanya for Eredo LCDA, Hon. Adewale Anomo and Hon. Wasiu Dehinsilu for Ikosi Ejirin LCDA and Hon. Bamidele Kasali and Hon. Oluremi Alogba for Lekki LCDA in winning the just concluded election and steering the mantle of leadership of their respective Constituency”
“We pray that the Almighty God grant them the wisdom and good health to be able discharge the responsibilities of their new offices. As it has been known that Federation of Epe Division Students (FEDSA) constitute of all students who are indigenes of the five LGA and LCDA which make up Epe Division. We congratulates all the council heads on the victory of the just concluded election and wish you all success in office. We also appeal to the new council heads to use this administration to develop education in Epe Division and its environment and also seek your continuous support to our dear association (FEDSA) for the welfarism of the entire Epe Division indigenous students”.
“On behalf of all Epe Division students, home and diaspora, we wish you all the best and a successful administration as far as Epe Division is concerned”
IDAGBASOKE EPE DIVISION, AJUMOSE NI
Signed; Edu Adam Olayiwola FEDSA National Chairman 09077762577
Announcer Osinaike Zuliat Omotayo Public Relation Officer 09010942122
Epe Division Students under the umbrella of Federation of Epe Division Students Association (FEDSA) congratulates all the newly elected and inaugurated chairmen in Epe Division which includes Epe, Eredo, Ikosi Ejirin, Ibeju Lekki and Lekki LCDA.
“On this occasion, we hereby congratulate the five Just inaugurated Chairmen and their Deputies; Hon. Surah Animashaun and Hon. Sikiru Owolomanshe for Epe LG, Hon. Abdullah Sesan and Hon. Isiaka Yusuf for Ibeju Lekki LG, Hon. Ismail Akinloye and Hon. Lateef Adesanya for Eredo LCDA, Hon. Adewale Anomo and Hon. Wasiu Dehinsilu for Ikosi Ejirin LCDA and Hon. Bamidele Kasali and Hon. Oluremi Alogba for Lekki LCDA in winning the just concluded election and steering the mantle of leadership of their respective Constituency”
“We pray that the Almighty God grant them the wisdom and good health to be able discharge the responsibilities of their new offices. As it has been known that Federation of Epe Division Students (FEDSA) constitute of all students who are indigenes of the five LGA and LCDA which make up Epe Division. We congratulates all the council heads on the victory of the just concluded election and wish you all success in office. We also appeal to the new council heads to use this administration to develop education in Epe Division and its environment and also seek your continuous support to our dear association (FEDSA) for the welfarism of the entire Epe Division indigenous students”.
“On behalf of all Epe Division students, home and diaspora, we wish you all the best and a successful administration as far as Epe Division is concerned”
IDAGBASOKE EPE DIVISION, AJUMOSE NI
Signed; Edu Adam Olayiwola FEDSA National Chairman 09077762577
Announcer Osinaike Zuliat Omotayo Public Relation Officer 09010942122
…As Hon. Popoola Abayomi Saheed emerge as the Leader of the house
Following his re-election to serve another term as the Executive Chairman of Ikoyi-Obalende LCDA; Mr. Fuad Atanda-Lawal was today Tuesday 27th July 2021 issued a Certificate of Return by LASIEC after which a formal swearing-in ceremony was conducted by His Excellency Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu the Executive Governor of Lagos state.
The Executive Chairman simultaneously inaugurated and proclaimed the legislative council of Ikoyi Obalende LCDA . The legislative council of Ikoyi Obalende LCDA consist of five honorable members and upon proclamation, voted in the principal officers to steer the affairs of the council for the next four years. Upon conclusion of the voting exercise, the positions were as follows:
•‘Justify Your Autonomy, People’s Confidence’ – Governor
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said the administrative and financial autonomy being enjoyed by Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the State for almost two decades is not granted for nothing, but given to achieve a bottom-up growth model for the acceleration of coordinated development across the State.
The Governor said local councils, as the closest tier of Government to the people, must justify their autonomy by initiating people-oriented policies and programmes, which must focus on improving the lives and livelihood of citizens at the grassroots.
Sanwo-Olu gave the advice, on Tuesday, at the swearing-in of LGAs and LCDAs chairmen elected in the State’s council elections conducted last Saturday. The chairmen and their vice chairmen took the oath at a ceremony held in the State House, Alausa.
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) swept all the chairmanship seats across the 57 local councils.
The party’s overwhelming victory at the polls, Sanwo-Olu pointed out, yet again demonstrated Lagosians’ faith in APC, urging the council chairmen to uphold the people’s confidence and reciprocate the trust by prioritising the welfare of their citizens in decision making.
Since the inception of the fourth republic, he said Lagos had not created any vacuum in local government administration.
The Governor advised the chairmen not to take position as an opportunity to eliminate their political opponents, but use their energy to work for the people.
He said: “Today, we are witnessing the dawn of a new era in Local Government administration in Lagos State. A resounding statement has been made, once again, that Lagos is APC, and that the people of Lagos continue to regard our party as the most viable and most credible political choice for the most populous State and biggest subnational economy in the country. We consider this overwhelming support as a vote of confidence in our administration and our great party, and it will never be taken for granted.
“I congratulate the newly elected chairmen and vice chairmen across all the LGAs and LCDAs. Your victory is an affirmation of trust in your competence, capacity and capability to discharge the responsibility of the Office you are stepping into. Being the closest tier of Government to the people, any gap or shortcoming in administration will be keenly felt by the people. As a result, your policies and programmes must be people-oriented, focusing on how to improve the lives and livelihood of the people at the grassroots.”
Sanwo-Olu reminded the council helmsmen that they came at a challenging time when the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic had disrupted jobs, livelihoods and businesses across the State, noting that residents expected nothing short of good governance and policies that would enable their administrative areas navigate the difficult times and stand on a solid socio-economic footing.
This, he said, is part of their responsibilities and burdens as elected leaders, charging them to live up to their expectations. He reminded them that their tenure as council administrators was time-bound, urging them to build their legacies from the first day on office.
“More than ever before, councils require cooperation among all levels and arms of Government. It is expected that you will work in unity with other tiers of Government to bring dividend of democracy to the people in all the relevant areas, such as construction and maintenance of inner roads, waste management, primary education, healthcare, security, and so on,” Sanwo-Olu said.
The Governor extolled the leadership virtues of the National Leader of APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, expressing gratitude to former Lagos Governor for his “unflinching dedication” to the party’s continued victory at all levels.
Sanwo-Olu also praised members of the APC Local Government Election Committee, led by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, and the party executive members, led by State Chairman, Hon. Tunde Balogun, for delivering on the mandate entrusted to them.
Commending the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), led by Justice Ayotunde Philips (Rtd), the Governor said the umpire had continued to live up to its responsibility and duties as enshrined in the law establishing it.
He said: “My commendation also goes to all our people, the civic-minded people of Lagos State, who conducted themselves peacefully and responsibly, before, during and after the elections. I want to particularly thank you all for keeping faith with our great party.”
Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs, Dr. Wale Ahmed, said the robust support received by the chairmen showed systemic dynamism and entrenched political understanding in APC, stressing that the party always emerged stronger and more united after every contest in the State.
“It is important to remember that politicians derive their popularity and grassroots support from performance and constant delivery of dividends of democracy. The task ahead of you, as council chairmen, is to sustain and even surpass the tempo of performance of previous administrations in your respective areas, the Commissioner said.
Executive Chairman of Igbogbo-Baiyeku LCDA, Hon. Sesan Daini, who moved the vote of acceptance on behalf of the council chairmen, pledged total loyalty to the party’s manifesto and development blueprint of the Sanwo-Olu administration.
At the event were the Deputy Governor, Dr. Hamzat, Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr. Tayo Ayinde, Commissioners, Special Advisers, members of Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), body of traditional rulers, led by the Oba of Lagos, Rilwanu Akiolu, and party members.
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