‘NOW IS THE TIME TO DELIVER’, SANWO-OLU CHARGES NEW LG, LCDA LEADERS IN LAGOS
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By: Sefiu Ajape
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has called on the newly elected Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen of the State’s 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) to fulfil their campaign promises, assuring them of the state government’s continued support and guidance.
Speaking on Friday at the opening of the “Onboarding Retreat for Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen” — themed “Driving Grassroots Development through Strategic Governance” — at the Sheraton, Ikeja, Sanwo-Olu, represented by Deputy Governor Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, urged council leaders to align their priorities with the State’s THEMES PLUS Development Agenda for inclusive community benefits.
He pledged his administration’s commitment to building “a Lagos where every citizen, regardless of location, can enjoy access to quality education, functional healthcare, modern infrastructure, and a safe environment.”
Addressing the council leaders directly, Sanwo-Olu said: “Dear Chairmen and Vice Chairmen, the work ahead of you is urgent, and the expectations of our people are high. The challenges facing our communities are real, from waste management, local road maintenance, public health services, to school administration. Your constituents will not measure your performance by your campaign promises, but by the visible and measurable impact of your actions. You have made commitments to the people, now is the time to deliver.”
The Governor emphasised that “local government is the foundation of inclusive development,” stressing that strong, trained, and accountable grassroots leadership benefits the entire state. He encouraged collaboration with traditional rulers, religious institutions, market leaders, youth and women’s groups, and community organisations, adding: “Governance is not about power, it is about service, responsibility, and impact.”
Sanwo-Olu described the retreat as the Chairmen’s first official assignment, designed to equip them with “tools, knowledge, and insights” for effective governance from day one. He underscored the importance of accountability, warning there would be “recognition for excellence and consequences for mediocrity.”
He also paid tribute to President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his foundational support for strong and autonomous local governance in Lagos.
In his goodwill message, House of Assembly Committee Chairman on Local Government, Hon. Sanni Okanlawon, urged the new leaders to approach their roles “with dignity, with open minds” and to see leadership as “a trust”. He reminded them that “their success is the success of the people of the grassroots.”
Commissioner for Local Government, Mr. Bolaji Robert, explained that the retreat was aimed at providing knowledge on “the intricacies and Guidelines for Local Government Administration, as well as Public Sector Ethics,” to ensure a seamless transition and impactful leadership.
On behalf of the new leaders, Chairman of Conference 57, Hon. Sesan Olowa, commended the initiative, vowing: “We are battle-ready. Everyone who is here is fully aware of the task ahead, and we believe that, being the closest to the people, our role is very, very critical and crucial to the survival of democracy, and the #Greater Lagos Project.”
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