The Executive Chairman of Abdullahi Sesan Olowa has joined the Lagos State Governor in receiving a delegation from the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) at the State House in Lagos.
Epe Insights reports that the delegation from the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission was on a courtesy visit to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to engage on issues relating to fiscal coordination, revenue allocation, and national data processes.
The meeting brought together top government officials, commissioners, and directors from RMAFC for high-level discussions on strengthening fiscal transparency and intergovernmental collaboration.
Governor Sanwo-Olu welcomed the delegation and emphasized the importance of accurate data and fair revenue distribution to support sustainable development across states.
Hon. Olowa’s presence at the meeting underscored the participation of local government leadership in broader state-federal engagements on governance and fiscal matters.
Officials at the session discussed the ongoing national data verification processes and their impact on equitable allocation of resources across the federation.
The RMAFC team highlighted the need for cooperation from state institutions to ensure accurate data collection and improved fiscal planning outcomes.
Stakeholders also noted that reliable data remains central to strengthening Nigeria’s revenue sharing framework and development planning.
The engagement provided an opportunity for dialogue between federal revenue officials and Lagos State leadership on improving efficiency in allocation systems.
Hon. Olowa reaffirmed the commitment of local government leadership to support initiatives that promote transparency and accountability in governance.
He also stressed the importance of collaboration between all tiers of government in achieving sustainable development goals.
Officials described the courtesy visit as productive, with constructive exchanges on improving revenue management structures and fiscal policy implementation.
The discussions further reinforced the role of Lagos State as a key partner in national economic planning and fiscal reforms.
Participants at the meeting expressed optimism that ongoing engagements would enhance data reliability and strengthen revenue allocation processes nationwide.
The visit concluded with renewed commitments to deepen cooperation between RMAFC, Lagos State Government, and local government authorities.
