… Urges Members to Commit to Development of Lagos
Lagos State Government today inaugurated new members into the State Community Development Advisory Council. The inauguration which came after the election took place at the Conference Room of the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development.
Special Adviser to the Governor on Rural Development; Dr. Nurudeen Agbaje whilst congratulating winners of the election, urged the newly elected Chairman, Alhaji Azeez Amusat and other members of the State Community Advisory Council to support the efforts with the State Government in ensuring that development and peaceful co-existence reach the grassroots during their administration.
He explained that the recently concluded election is proof that free and fair elections where candidates of the people can have their say and their way is possible.
The Special Adviser also charged the newly elected officers to work together to build strong, prosperous and progressive communities that would become the bedrock of the Lagos of our dreams.
Dr. Agbaje equally used the opportunity to appreciate the Governor of Lagos State; Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, who has put in place structures that engender development at the grassroots and has given recognition to Community Development Associations and Committees in the State and the restoration of the Office of Rural Development to the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development.
He added that Mr. Governor’s decision is a pointer to the fact that his administration is very interested in the development of the grassroots communities across the State.
The Special Adviser, however, advised the Council to be committed to the new assignment without looking at any personal gain or benefit, as the job is a voluntary service to the State.
Similarly, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development, Mrs. Kikelomo Bolarinwa, in her welcome address commended the contestants and delegates for their commitment to Making Lagos State a 21st Century Economy.
“What we are witnessing today, with the election, is another demonstration of our collective efforts through sacrifices of engaging in community development which is geared towards sustaining our dear State as Centre of Excellence”, she said.
Mrs. Bolarinwa added that one of the greatest achievements one can ever have is to truly serve people. She also used the opportunity to salute members of the CDAs and CDCs, who have been putting themselves forward through their commitment and dedication to the development of the communities around them.
The election had Alhaji Azeez Amusat, emerging as the new Chairman with a total vote of 106 against that of his opponent, Mr. Adesgun Olatunde who had three votes and Pastor Opajobi Samuel, who emerged as the PRO with a total vote of 103 against his opponent, Mr. Alli Moruf Ajanni, who had three votes, while other vacant positions were ratified as the contestants were unopposed.
Recall that the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu in August, 2023 approved the dissolution of the last Executive Committee of the Council along with the Community Development Council (CDCs)/Community Development Associations (CDAs) across the 20 Local Government Areas and the 37 Local Council Development Areas, after holding the office for two years with the expiration of their tenure in 2019.
