ROSIJI CALLS FOR COLLABORATIVE GOVERNANCE AS STAKEHOLDERS GATHER FOR TOWN HALL MEETING IN OJOKORO

ROSIJI CALLS FOR COLLABORATIVE GOVERNANCE AS STAKEHOLDERS GATHER FOR TOWN HALL MEETING IN OJOKORO

The Executive Chairman of Ojokoro Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. (Barr.) Adenike Oluyemisi Rosiji, has emphasized the need for stronger collaboration among stakeholders to accelerate development within the council area. She made this call on Thursday, September 4, 2025, while welcoming participants to a constituency town hall meeting convened by Hon. Olotu Emmanuel, the representative of Ifako-Ijaiye Constituency 02 at the Lagos State House of Assembly.

In her remarks, Hon. Rosiji stressed the importance of participatory democracy and collective responsibility in driving sustainable development. She commended Hon. Olotu for his unwavering commitment to engaging constituents and bringing governance closer to the people. The Chairman further urged all stakeholders to make meaningful contributions during the deliberations, stressing that their insights are vital to the growth and prosperity of the community.

The meeting brought together a cross-section of key figures, including traditional rulers, party leaders, legislative council members, and residents of Ifako-Ijaiye Constituency II. It provided an avenue to review ongoing progress and set a new agenda for the constituency’s continued development. Hon. Rosiji reaffirmed Ojokoro LCDA’s dedication to good governance, grassroots advancement, and inclusive collaboration with all relevant stakeholders.

Delivering the message of the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, Hon. Olotu Emmanuel highlighted the positive impact of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly in the areas of economic reforms, infrastructure, security, and digital innovation. He also praised Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu for his visionary leadership and transformative infrastructural projects across the state.

Speaker Obasa, through his address, reiterated the importance of collaborative governance, noting that the Lagos State House of Assembly has passed over 467 resolutions as part of its commitment to legislative excellence. He assured constituents that the Assembly remains focused on advancing policies that will enhance the welfare of Lagosians and strengthen the state’s position as a model of good governance.

The town hall meeting, held concurrently across the 40 constituencies of Lagos State, offered constituents a platform to share their ideas, needs, and challenges directly with their representatives for consideration in future legislative actions.