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The 4,325 Community Development Associations (CDAs) and the 57 Community Development Councils (CDCs) in Lagos State, on Thursday, announced their endorsement for the re-election of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for another term.
The grassroots groups
also pitched their tent with the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential
candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing him as the “most progressive
contender”.
Sanwo-Olu received the
endorsement instruments at the 2022 Community Day Celebration organised by the
Community Development Advisory Council (CDAC) in collaboration with the Lagos
State Government. The event with the theme: “Strengthening Community Engagement
for Inclusive Governance”, was held at the Police College in GRA Ikeja.
CDAC chairman, Alhaji
Azeez Amusat, said the community associations’ support for the Governor and the
APC presidential candidate was borne out of the personal connection and the
positive impacts the endorsees had with the grassroots across the State.
Sanwo-Olu said the
endorsement attested to a “working partnership” his Government had established
with the CDAs and CDCs across the local councils in the State, pledging
continuation of programmes and policies that would have positive benefits for
the grassroots.
The Governor said the
critical role played by the grassroots movement in promoting peace and
stability within the State could not be undermined, stressing that CDAs and
CDCs’ advisory council had not only been dependable, but had proven to be
trusted organisation in bringing development to local communities.
He said: “This
occasion of your annual Community Day Celebration provides a unique opportunity
to reflect and acknowledge the role of CDAs and CDCs as important stakeholders
in delivering all Government interventions to the grassroots. You have become
an important arm of our community. I cannot thank you enough for being our eyes
and ears within communities. The advisory council has not only been dependable,
but has proven to be one to be trusted. You are worthy partners in the progress
of our State.
“The endorsement you
have given us today is an attestation and a confirmation of a partnership that
is working. We will not take your support for granted. This tells us we have
made positive impacts in your communities and we need to do a lot more to
ensure this confidence reposed in us is not lost. We will continue to engage
you and strengthen your commitment on the cause you have chosen by ensuring you
participate in governance and creating a sustainable system for your growth.”
Sanwo-Olu said his
administration had restored peace in many of troubled communities across
the State and brought dignity back through impartial appointments and
installation of traditional rulers and chiefs.
The Governor said the
CDAs and the CDCs played a key role in assisting the Government to bring key
stakeholders to agreements whenever necessary, pointing out that the CDAC had
metamorphosed into an indispensable tool for progress and peace.
Sanwo-Olu said:
“Through the Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs, we have
installed over 40 traditional rulers in various communities across the State
without any rancour. The traditional leaderships are happy with us because we
take their stool, their roles and interventions seriously.
“Our commitment is to
serve our citizens with dignity and I reassure that we will continue to lead a
purposeful government. We appreciate your participation and partnership. We
will strengthen cooperation with you and ensure our development programmes
reach every community in the State.”
Special Adviser to the
Governor on Local Government and Community Affairs, Hon. Bolaji Roberts, said
CDAs and CDCs had been assisting the Government on vital issues in the areas of
security and governance, while also promoting peaceful co-existence and
harmonious relationships amongst the people within their domains.
This ceremony, he said, further
demonstrated the Sanwo-Olu administration’s commitment to ensuring dividend of
democracy is extended to all the nooks and crannies of Lagos through Community
Development Associations, which, he said, play pivotal roles in the development
of the State.
Amusat noted that the
State Government had been supportive of active communities collaborating with
the State in promoting sustainable development in their areas. He commended the
State Government for programmes targeted at improving lives in communities.
The CDAC chairman also
praised Sanwo-Olu for approving annual subventions to support the groups’
activities. He added that the Governor approved leadership training for members
and supported the associations’ congresses.
Amusat called on the
CDA and CDC members to get their voter cards and vote for the Governor.
Chief Rotimi Williams
Community Development Association in Ifako Ijaiye Local Government Area was
named the Most Outstanding CDA in Lagos, winning a brand new 18-seater bus to
support its activities.
Other winners are
Hilltop Community Development Association in Agbado Oke-Odo LCDA (first
runner-up), and Gateway Zone Community Development in Ikosi Isheri LGA (second
runner-up)
Ilupeju Community III
Community Development Association in Ojo Local Government Area won the Best
Rural Community.
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