377 COUNCILLORS IN LAGOS STATE ELECT EXCO OF COUNCILLORS' FORUM, AS NURUDEEN ALIMI, 19 OTHERS INAUGURATED. | Shakiru Seidu. Community Development in the 21st Century lies basically on the Lawmakers, Gov. Ambode reveals.

Wednesday, 31st of January 2018, the 377 Councilors in Lagos State gathered to elect their Executives who were also inaugurated same day to provide leadership for the exalted body of lawmakers at the grassroot. The executives were nominated and elected based on their rare display of determination to succeed, dexterity in legislative work, upholding of integrity, trustworthiness and charisma.

The peaceful election which was held under the supervision of distinguished Members of Lagos State House of Assembly, former Commissioners, Clerks of the House and the media took place at Epe Local Government Secretariat.

In his remarks, Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode stressed that the Councilors act as overseers to the State Government at the grassroot level because they are closer in functions to the people. The Governor who revealed this through his representative at the event, Hon Abiodun Tobun, also affirmed that community development in the 21st century lies basically on the lawmakers, hence, in fulfilling the Lagos master plan all hands must be on-deck.

While speaking with Shakiru Seidu of MegaXpression Magazine, the former Commissioner for Agric, Lagos State, Asipa Kaoli Olusanya congratulated all the new officers but was quick added that he wasn't surprise that the leadership baton fell on Ikorodu Division. "its simply because Ikorodu Division is endowed with both material and human potentials", he revealed.

The elected Chairman of Councillors' Forum, Hon Nurudeen Alimi, in his eloquent remarks, thanked almighty Allah for his new assignment and canvasses for the cooperation of all and sundry towards achieving a successful tenure.

The Leader of the House, Amuwo Odofin LGA, Hon Abimbola Oshodi who was elected as the Secretary General based on his sterling performance and diligent leadership skills mentioned that "the Forum is poise to effectively work with LAHA via the Local Government Structure towards ensuring the realisation of the Lagos Smart City Project in all nooks and cranny of the State.

Hon. Hammed Mohammed in his own submission eulogized the leadership qualities of the new Executives and pledged total support for them from his local government in Amuwo Odofin.

While highlighting his own views Hon Jamiu Jimoh, the Councillor of E1 in Oriade LCDA said that the Forum will be on hand to provide advisory roles to the Executives and serve as a mediation room for the effective process-flow at the local government level.

The event which was also witnessed by HRM Oba AbdulSemiu Orimadegun Kasali, the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, saw HRM Oba Noforija giving Royal blessings and wisdom to the new Executives.

Bellow is the names of the Executives and their Portfolios:

1. Chairman - Nurudeen Alimi - Ikorodu LGA.

2. Deputy Chairman 01 - Remy Shittu Remy - Oshodi Isolo LGA.

3. Deputy Chairman 02 - Adedeji Mujidat Funmilayo - Apapa LGA.

4. Deputy Chairman 03 - Higara Olalekan Almubaraq - Ibeju Lekki LGA.

5. Secretary General - Oshodi - Abimbola Oluwasegun - Amuwo Odofin LGA.

6. Treasurer - Olaleye Taiwo Afinni - Eti 0sa LGA.

7. Legal Officer - Femi Oke - Ifako Ijaye LGA.

8. Financial Secretary - Arogundade A. Kehinde - Ajeromi Ifelodun LGA.

9. Auditor - Badagry LGA.

10. Organizing Secretary - Bamgboye Toyin - Lagos Mainland LGA.

11. Public Relation Officer - Olasunkanmi Adelola - Alimosho LGA.