LASG Dey Talk Say Grassroot Engagement Na Key For Better Governance

Di Lagos State Government (LASG) don confirm say e still dey fully committed to better and inclusive governance through steady grassroot engagement and teamwork with local stakeholders. Dis assurance land during one Stakeholders’ Engagement Meeting wey bring together local government and LCDA chairmen, community leaders, and other stakeholders for di state. Di one-day event, wey carry di theme “Empowering Voices and Shaping Policies,” happen for Adeyemi-Bero Auditorium, Alausa, Ikeja. For him keynote speech, Dr. Afolabi Tajudeen, wey be di Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Political, Legislative and Civic Engagement, talk say di government dey serious about inclusive governance through continuous dialogue. E explain say engagement na di lifeblood of democracy, wey help connect government and di people, build trust, and make policy-making more transparent.

Tajudeen talk say dis engagement no be once-and-for-all matter but a continuous talk-talk and feedback process between government and citizens, wey fit reflect Governor Sanwo-Olu vision to build a Lagos wey dey listen, learn, and lead. E urge all participants  from local chairmen to community reps and civil society groups  make dem see development as collective responsibility and always dey open for constructive dialogue. For her part, Permanent Secretary Sholabomi Shasore talk say di engagement go help promote understanding, reduce wahala for governance, and ensure say government policies match di real needs of di people. Another speaker, Olawale Musa, Permanent Secretary for Transportation, wey Director Olasunkanmi Ojowuro represent, praise di initiative as better step to join hands for progress for grassroots level.