In a strategic move to enhance local governance coordination across Lagos State, the Conference of 57 Chairmen representing all Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) has appointed its new Executive Officers.
EpeInsights reports that the announcement follows the recent swearing-in of all chairmen by Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu.
Hon. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa, Executive Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki LGA, was appointed Chairman of the Conference 57 Chairmen.
Supporting him as Secretary is Prince Usman Akanbi Hamzat, Executive Chairman of Ifako-Ijaiye LGA. Together, they lead a team dedicated to fostering collaboration, peer leadership and efficient administration among the chairmen of Lagos State’s 57 local government councils.
The full list of Executive Officers includes:
- Treasurer: Hon. Bamidele Yussuf Sulaiman (Surulere LGA)
- Vice Chairman (East): Hon. Bada Abolanle Samiat (Ikosi-Isheri LCDA)
- Vice Chairman (Lagos West): Hon. Olufemi Akanbi Okeowo (Ifelodun LCDA)
- Vice Chairman (Central): Hon. Muibi Alade Folawiyo (Lagos-Island East LCDA)
- Welfare Officer: Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo-Alogba (Ijede LCDA)
- Organising Secretary: Hon. Yisa Abiola Jubril (Iba LCDA)
- Financial Secretary: Hon. Adeola Adetoro (Eti-Osa LGA)
- Public Relations Officer: Hon. Adebayo Olasoju (Isolo LCDA)
- Legal Officer: Hon. Moyosore Ogunlewe (Kosofe LGA)
- Ex-Officio Members: Hon. Akeem Daud (Ikeja LGA) and Hon. Idowu Sebanjo A. (Apapa LGA)
This executive team is tasked with ensuring purposeful dialogue and effective coordination on policies, governance issues, and grassroots development initiatives across Lagos State. Their leadership is expected to drive the objectives of the Conference 57 Chairmen in alignment with the THEMES+ Agenda of the Lagos State Government, which emphasizes sustainable development and improved quality of life for residents.
The new officers have been congratulated and encouraged to uphold the highest standards of integrity and commitment in serving their communities and fostering synergy among the local government councils.
This appointment represents a crucial step in consolidating the gains of local governance and promoting unity among the diverse councils in Lagos State.
