The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening grassroots governance and enhancing service delivery across Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs).
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, made this declaration at the Lagos State Local Government Service Commission Summit.
The summit was themed “Strengthening Grassroots Governance and Service Delivery in Local Government and Local Council Development Areas.”
He emphasised the administration’s ongoing efforts to empower local government institutions for more effective governance.
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Governor Sanwo-Olu pointed out that since the beginning of the current administration, Lagos State has made grassroots governance a priority, believing it to be the foundation of sustainable development.
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Under the THEMES Plus Agenda, the state has focused on improving infrastructure, building capacity, and reforming governance structures, ensuring that LGAs and LCDAs can better serve their communities.
“Lagos State has consistently set the pace in grassroots development by championing initiatives that improve the quality of life for residents.
“From road rehabilitation and healthcare delivery to waste management, education, and community empowerment programmes, our local government institutions have proven that governance is most effective when it is localized and participatory,” Governor Sanwo-Olu said.
Ahead of the upcoming local government elections, the governor reiterated the administration’s commitment to free, fair, and credible electoral processes, underscoring that these elections must reflect democratic principles, equity, and good governance.
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“Our vision is a Lagos where grassroots governance is synonymous with transparency, accountability, and inclusivity – a Lagos where every citizen, regardless of background, has access to quality services and opportunities,” he added.
The governor commended the Honourable Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs, the Chairman of the Lagos State Local Government Service Commission, and the chairpersons of all LGAs and LCDAs for their dedication to advancing grassroots development.
He urged participants at the summit to engage in constructive discussions that would lead to actionable reforms, further strengthen local governance, and enhance service delivery at the grassroots level.
“Stronger grassroots governance means stronger communities and stronger communities mean a more prosperous and inclusive Lagos for all of us,” Governor Sanwo-Olu noted.
