By Olasunkanmi Akoni
LAGOS — GOVERNOR Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, yesterday, directed the newly elected native authorities and Native Council Growth Areas, LCDAs, to droop appointments of government members for 60 days pending conclusion of wants evaluation of the respective councils.
Governor Sanwo-Olu additionally urged the council bosses to see their electoral victory as a mandate to enhance grassroots growth.
The Governor made the remarks on the swearing in and Oath-Taking Ceremony of the newly elected Council Chairmen and Vice Chairmen in Lagos State held on the Sports activities Floor, Governor’s Workplace, Lagos Home in Ikeja.
Whereas he urged them to make use of the Native Authorities autonomy correctly for the good thing about the folks, the governor tasked them to take their time earlier than appointing cupboard members.
Sanwo-Olu mentioned: “Be humble, we plan to arrange varied capability coaching together with facilitators like Financial and Monetary Crime Fee, EFCC. There is no such thing as a room for pettiness, politicking is over.
“It’s worthwhile to accord occasion chieftains with respect. The occasion is supreme. Your success is our success. We are going to maintain you to the best stage of accountability.
“Take governance to each door step in constructing a greater Lagos. You aren’t underneath any stress to make appointment. Get your want evaluation proper in place earlier than appointment. Not less than maintain on appointments of cupboard members for 60 days.
“Nonetheless, you’ll be able to appoint your Chief of Employees.
“The majority now stops with you, management should not be about private positive aspects. Lagos is relying on you to carry growth to the each avenue and communities.”
Earlier, the Commissioner for Native Authorities, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Growth, Bolaji Robert, mentioned their victory on the ballot was a testomony to their grassroots acceptance and the arrogance the folks reposed in them and the All Progressives Congress, APC.
Talking on behalf of his colleagues, the Chairman of Ibeju Lekki Native Authorities Space, Mr Sesan Olowa, mentioned: “We stay dedicated to upholding the legacy of the APC and making certain impactful grassroots governance is felt throughout the metropolis.
“It’s our solemn obligation to meet our marketing campaign guarantees.”
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